Sponsor: Lori Pettine

The purpose of the Penn High School Political/Ideology Discourse Club is to gather as many Penn students as possible into a safe and civil environment. In this environment, said students will have an opportunity to engage in civil discourse on  politics, ideology and other related subjects. The club is not to be ruled by one particular political party, ideology, or entity. All subjects relating to politics and ideology can be discussed, and will be, assuming the current club members are willing to vote in favor of said subjects. This club will exist for the want to conduct political and ideological discourse in a safe, civil, unbiased, and student led environment. This whole process is to be carried out in a very respectful way, one that is tolerant of diversity. The club hopes to add a level of responsibility to the members of said club, by expecting them to regularly attend meetings and actively participate.

These meetings would take place every Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. in Room 147.

The Penn Counseling Center is a resource for students as they plan for college.  One yearly event that is part of the services provided by the Counseling staff is the College Information Night event.  The information shared at this event can help students from all grade levels and is of particular interest for parents that have not been involved in preparing a child for college.  The video linked below is a recording of the 2018-2019 College Information Event but the information is still relevant in many ways.

Click here for the link for a presentation on valuable information to assist students as they undertake the college application process.

Click here for a video of Penn’s College Information Night.

Club name: Penn Equestrian Club

Description: Students must have horse riding experience to join. Our purpose is to provide horseback riding opportunities at all levels and compete together as a club organization. We will be meeting once a week for practice and work towards upcoming competitions. 

Eligibility Requirements: Have to be able to bring your horse to practices and have horse riding knowledge.

Where: Niles, MI (25 mins from PHS)

Membership Limit: none

Procedure for joining: Contact Sponsor Cherri Jackson

Club Dues: $125
 

Activity Name: Penn Kids Coalition

Description:   We perform tasks and go to events that benefit the children in our community. 
 

Eligibility Requirements: 9-12 graders with an interest in benefiting children in need in our community. 
 

Sponsor/Coach Name: Kylee Wetzel and Rachael Meyers.
 

Meets When: 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, No January,  2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12

Starting October 9th, Following every 2nd Tuesday of the month , 3:30-4 pm. Events will be done outside of school as well. 
 

Where:   Room 132.
 

Membership Limit:  none.
 

Procedure for Joining:   Attend meetings, events, and pay $15 fee.

Penn students have the opportunity to travel to France and another European country in alternating years. The next trip is planned for Summer 2019.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a montage of previous trips.

Sponsors: Anne Tschetter, David Landoll, Andrew Nemeth.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is established through the National Association for Music Education.

Penn High School

Student Drop-off

Designated area only (Jefferson Road)

The designated student drop-off at Penn High School between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. is on Jefferson Road south of Penn High School.  Parents enter the student drop-off area by turning off Jefferson into the east student drive, designated by the visible sign at the entrance area.  Staying on the drive and moving forward in a single file, please drop students off on curbside only.  There is plenty of curbside availability.  Students must walk on curbside to doors K, M or A to enter the high school.  If student is late, they are required to walk to door A and sign in.   Please do not enter the front entrance to Penn High School prior to the start of school.  The front entrance is monitored and bus traffic will cause a safety concern for all students.  Only drop students off along the Jefferson Road designated Drop-Off area.  Only one lot will be used for student drop off with a direct route to exit using both lanes onto Jefferson Road.  A traffic attendant will be available to assist with access onto Jefferson Road.

Student Pick-up

Designated Pick-Up Areas (Jefferson Road Only)

The designated student pick-up areas at Penn High School between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. is on Jefferson Road south of Penn High School.  Parents enter the student drop off/pick-up drive by turning off Jefferson Road into the east student drive, designated by the visible sign at the entrance area south of Penn High School.  Staying on the drive and moving forward in single file, pickup lines will then create two separate lines in the drive area.  Parents can continue around the first pick-up drive and move to the door L and M pick-up parking lot.  Follow the traffic attendants directions related to student pick-up.  Limited space is available for all parent vehicles and patience is required.  Both lots will be used for student pick-up only.

Marie Doan was hired as the Assistant Athletic Director at Penn High School in 2017.  

She is a Penn High School alumna, Class of 2005.  She was a four-year varsity letter winner in girls track & field for the Kingsmen.  She held the school shot put record from 2001-2008. She also was a two-time state qualifier in shot put.

Doan continued her academic and athletic career at the Charleston Southern University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education while throwing for the women’s track and field team.    

After graduating in 2009, Marie moved back to the area and began her career with the South Bend Community School Corporation.  She was an assistant track and field coach and assistant cross country coach for James Whitcomb Riley High School. While coaching, she had 5 state qualifiers and a state runner-up in discus.  She also was part of two state qualifying cross country teams.

In the Fall of 2014, she transitioned from teaching and coaching to the Athletic Director of Riley.  She was the Athletic Director there for three years

Bridget Williams was hired as the Assistant Athletic Director at Penn High School in 2012.  

Bridget graduated from South Bend Saint Joseph High School in 2000, being the first athlete to earn 12 varsity letters in 3 sports.  

She continued her academic and athletic career at the University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences while playing softball.  

After graduating in 2004, Bridget moved back home to work as a Speech and Language Assistant for the South Bend Community School Corporation, in addition to coaching basketball and softball at her alma mater.  

In 2006, Bridget moved to Muncie to pursue her Master’s degree in Sport Administration from Ball State University. Upon graduating in 2009, she worked as a Speech and Language Assistant, while coaching basketball and softball at Penn High School before transitioning into her role as Assistant Athletic Director.

Bridget married her husband, Randy Williams, in 2010 and they have two awesome children, Evan and Charlotte.