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MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS

• Kyle Marsh
• Steven Anglada
• Kyle Berres
• Jon Carroll
• Scott Zerfas
• Andrew Warner

• Steven Sinish

Early College 9

• Hannah Diehl
• Coley Moore
• Deanna Wisler
• Jacob Hiscock
• Maria Guillen-Garcia
• Skylar Rompa

Early College 10

• Sydney Benacka
• Annie Eutsey
• Paul McClelland
• Mary Bolander
• Steven Anglada

Early College 11

• Bennett Blazo
• John Gensic
• Danielle Black
• Angela Yarrell
• Corin Sailor
• Jose Gutierrez
• Julius Smith

Early College 12

• Sarah Klein
• Sarah Dwigans
• Adam Beck
• Brian Griman
• Bennett Blazo

Penn’s Early College Academy Class of 2025.

Penn Early College Academy students with their Ivy Tech Associate Degree diplomas.

Penn High School’s Early College Academy started in the 2014-2015 school year and was designed to offer students–who otherwise might not have the support or resources to attend college–the opportunity to earn enough college credits to earn a 2-year Associates Degree while simultaneously earning their high school diploma.

Penn High School partners with Ivy Tech Community College to offer dual credit courses; these courses are taught at Penn High School by credentialed high school teachers.

This allows for students to potentially earn both an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Ivy Tech and a Penn High School Academic Honors diploma by the time they graduate high school.

For many Early College students, they will be the first members of their family to attend college. Earning a lot of their college credits and the opportunity to earn an Associates Degree in high school is a huge costs savings, which is major hurdle or deterrent in attending college. Click here to watch a video of what this opportunity meant to one Class of 2019 ECA graduate.

The Class of 2025 is the eighth cohort of the Early College Academy. This is the breakdown of what the Class of 2025 ECA graduates have achieved:

• 94 are graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech Community College
• $8.1 million in total college savings
• Indiana College Core – 17
• HS 15+ college credits – 8

For the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, Penn High School ranked FIRST in the state with the highest number of students earning ICC (Indiana College Core) or AGS (Associate of General Studies) certificates earned! This was just one of the reasons why the IDOE recognized Penn with Excellence in College Readiness Award along with a $250,000 grant!

In April 2019, the Early College Academy was endorsed as an ”Early College” High School by The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis. In 2022, the Academy Academy as a Level 2 program WITH DISTINCTION. The status marks the quality and effectiveness of Penn’s Early College Academy in its commitment to implementing CELL’s Eight Core Principles of an Early College program. Penn High School is the first and only Early College High School in Indiana to achieve this level of distinction!

 The 8 EC Core Principles (as outlined by CELL) are: 

1. Targeted Student Population
2. Curriculum & Plan of Study
3. College-Going Culture
4. Rigorous Instruction
5. Supports for Student Success
6. Collaboration & Partnerships
7. Leadership & Staffing
8. Data Collection, Analysis, and Use

Penn’s Early College Academy was also chosen to be a UCAN School Mentor. The IDOE’s UCAN program connects established Early College High Schools and urban schools that are seeking to become Early College High Schools. The School Mentors provide the Partner Schools with guidance and support as they work to accelerate their path toward becoming an Early College High School. Through UCAN, Partner Schools will have access to coaching and support for Early College coursework, along with educator professional development, through CELL at no cost.

Penn High School’s Early College Academy was chosen, along with 3 other schools in Indiana, to help the Partner Schools build a model that empowers students to earn postsecondary credits alongside their high school diploma through dual credit opportunities. The Early College High School program, led by the University of Indianapolis’ Center of Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL) is providing professional development and operational support to UCAN schools. 

The Early College Academy serves students by providing individualized support and guidance in order to prepare them for post-secondary educational opportunities. Students are identified as potential candidates for this program in middle school, based on specific criteria. Participation in this academy is based largely on invitation only. Students may only select courses in the academy if they are members of the academy at the beginning of their freshman year.

• Faculty
• Program of Studies (search Early College Academy)

The Penn Freshman Academy aspires to join parents and our community in providing a world-class education that prepares each student to grow academically and socially in a safe environment, thus assisting each student in developing the independence and self-sufficiency necessary to succeed and contribute responsibly in a global community.

• Academy Structure
• Beyond the Classroom
• Faculty
• Important information for Incoming Freshmen
• Freshman Academy Brochure

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BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Saturday – Penn at Semi-State (IPFW), 1 p.m.

GIRLS SOCCER

Saturday – Penn vs. Noblesville at Warsaw Semi-state, 10 a.m.

Saturday – Championship at Warsaw Semi-state, 7 p.m.

BOYS TENNIS

Friday – Penn No. 1 Doubles team Cole Pollyea/Mason Lee at State Finals, at Park Tudor, 2 p.m.

Saturday – State Tennis Finals, at Park Tudor, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Tuesday – Penn vs. Elkhart Central at Warsaw Sectional, 7 p.m.

Penn’s College & Career Resources Center collects information on scholarships, college, and career resources to to share with students and families. 

A listing of current scholarships shared with Penn’s College & Career Center are updated regularly in Google Doc.

Click here to review current scholarship opportunities shared with Penn High School.

Other Scholarship Resources

We don’t have access to all scholarship resources. There are many places you can visit online for a listing of other opportunities. Check with the Financial Aid Office of the college/university you are applying to see what institution scholarships are available and see what you are qualified for. These are some other great resources for your scholarship search:

Local area:

• Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Scholarship webpage: https://cfsjc.org/students-and-families/scholarships/
• Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County: https://www.scholarshipfoundation.org/

Indiana:

• Learn More Indiana: https://learnmoreindiana.org/paying-for-college/scholarships/
• Indiana Commission for Higher Education: https://www.in.gov/che/state-financial-aid/state-financial-aid-general-information/
• Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com/ 
  • Click here for Indiana Scholarships on Scholarships.com

National:

• Big Future/College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
• FinancialAid.org: https://finaid.org/
• fastweb.com: https://www.fastweb.com/

Scholarship information shared with Penn High School is shared with students and families in a number of ways:

• Emails sent to students & parents through Canvas. Please make sure you login & sign up to receive emails about your student. Click here for instructions on how to set this up.
• Penn College & Career Resource Center has social media accounts and shares info Instagram and X.
  • Click here to follow @phscollegecareerresources on Instagram.
  • Click here to follow @PennScholarship on X.

Don’t forget to fill out your FAFSA!

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs must fill out a FAFSA. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. Click here to start the process.

Have questions or need help, click here to email Mrs. Jodi Jensen or call (574) 258-9582.

DISCLAIMER:

As a public educational institution, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is prohibited from sharing scholarships, fellowships, internships, research projects, or any other opportunities that may exclude or otherwise discriminate against students on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or any other protected characteristic. 

Posting information about such scholarships on a public school or district website is viewed as promotion and free advertisement by the Office of Civil Rights and restricts public entities from doing so.

Many private organizations, colleges and universities offer scholarships to eligible students based on a set of criteria determined by that institution and are permitted to do so as private organizations if they do not receive federal and state funding. 

Private all female and all male colleges/universities and certain all male military institutions are expressly permitted under the law.

Students are encouraged to research, seek out, and pursue all types of scholarships available to them. There are many resources available online or through higher education institutions themselves as those listed above along with many others.

Scholarships listed on this webpage have signed a non-discrimination form attesting to and certifying that they are in accordance with all federal and state executive orders and laws. 

It is the responsibility of parents/guardians/custodians to do their due diligence before applying for any scholarships, not just those listed.

At the Bookstore, students can purchase a wide variety of Kingsmen spirit wear. The Bookstore is also where students or parents can pay for or get information about:

• School Fees
• Free/Reduced Meal and Textbook Assistance
• Student Parking Passes

Location

The Penn Bookstore is located just past the Main Office. Parents should enter the school at Door A during school hours. After registering with Penn Security and obtaining a Visitor’s Pass, they can proceed to the Bookstore to make payments on their student’s accounts or to purchase spirit wear.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Staff
Stacey Rach
srach@phm.k12.in.us
574-258-9596

As educators, we recognize that not all students experience success in the traditional school setting. An alternative setting and alternative approaches to instruction are options that may help them overcome educational barriers.

P-H-M offers two alternative education programs: Pennway Alternative Day School and Pennway Night School. Both programs are designed to provide students with the resources and support necessary to successfully complete a program of studies leading to a high school diploma, as well as obtain marketable work skills.

Both alternative programs are located at Pennway, 55985 Bittersweet Road, across from Penn High School and north of the Paul H. Schmucker Middle School.

Pennway Alternative Day School

Offers a program for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. This program connects to the corporation program at Penn High School. If students are employed or volunteer in the community, they may be eligible for additional credits.

Pennway Day Schedule:

Morning Class: 8:15-11:15 a.m.

Afternoon Class: 12:15-3:17 p.m.

*-Students may enter the building 15 minutes before classes begin.

The Pennway Alternative Day School is an extension of Penn High School and students are expected to adhere to the standards outlined in the Penn High School Student Handbook.

For more information, contact the Penn High School Counseling Center at (574) 258-9502. You may also contact Counseling Center Director John Westra – jwestra@phm.k12.in.us.

​Pennway Night School

P-H-M School Corporation also offers a night school program which provides coursework toward completion of a high school diploma. Adults may enroll regardless of residency.

• * Open Monday-Thursday, 4 – 8:30 p.m.
• * Work at home or online
• * Classroom Teacher Support

To qualify for the full time Pennway Night School: a student must be beyond his or her expected graduation year as defined by the Indiana Department of Education, and between the ages of 18-22. 

Enrollment is quick and easy!

Register by appointment with Brad Boyd, Pennway Night School Director, Monday – Thursday between the hours of 4 – 7 p.m. Contact Mr. Boyd at (574) 254-2895 or bboyd@phm.k12.in.us. Online enrollment is available upon request. 

Enrollees will need to provide the following documents:

• Driver’s License or Birth Certificate (date of birth proof)
• Proof of Indiana Residency (Photo ID can qualify)
• Transcript from any previously attended high school (if available)

Pennway Night School Brochure

Pennway Night School Student Handbook

Penn-Harris-Madison reserves the right to determine appropriate academic placement for students.

*Please note in the case of inclement weather and P-H-M schools have closed for the day or the decision is made to cancel evening events, Pennway Night School will also be CLOSED for that evening. Announcements about Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s delays or closings will be posted on Penn-Harris-Madison’s main website at www.phmschools.org. Announcements are also made on the local TV stations: ABC 57, WSBT and WNDU.

For more information about Pennway Night School, contact Brad Boyd, Pennway Night School Director, Monday thru Thursday (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.) at (574) 254-2895 or bboyd@phm.k12.in.us.