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All P-H-M Schools earn an “A”

The Indiana Department of Education released 2015 school accountability grades today and all 15 of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s schools earned an “A”! The final grades were approved unanimously by the State Board of Education during the January 26 Board meeting. “This straight ‘A’ report card is a result of the hard work and dedication from principals and teachers to the staff, students and families at ...

Penn-Harris-Madison Ranks in Top 10 of Public Schools for ISTEP+ Scores

With the Wednesday, January 6, 2016 public release of the 2015 ISTEP+ results, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation saw a jump in its ranking among Indiana’s 293 public school districts. With a 81.4% pass rate for ELA (English/Language Arts) and a 78.0% pass rate for Math, P-H-M ranks 10th in the state! The District’s 2015 overall combined pass rate for both subject areas is 72.1%. Another highlight ...

Joke turns into remarkable learning experience in Spanish class

It started out as a joke. It turned into a remarkable learning experience. Students in Kelley Watts’ Penn High School Spanish 3 accelerated class were having a tough time finding information about artist Frank Romero online during an assignment about Spanish-speaking artists. Then, one of the students managed to find a telephone number for Romero’s art studio. “They asked what they should do, and sarcastically ...

State next stop for Penn’s DECA Chapter

From left, Penn High School principal Steve Hope, DECA officers Cassidy Jurkaites, Kendra Laidig,Danielle Kovach, Kyle Cather, and DECA sponsor Stephanie McElwrath. Penn’s DECA Chapter recentlyplaced first in District competition. By KENNEDY PARKER Students in Penn High School’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Chapter traveled to Concord Mall in Elkhart on Thursday, Jan. 14, to showcase their professionalism and business abilities. High school students ...

Penn theatre students excel in state competition

Students representing Penn High School’s Theatre Department excelled at the Indiana State Thespian Conference competition in Vincennes. The students competed under the direction of Penn Theatre Instructor Courtney Qualls. DeCarla Thompson earned a superior ranking and a chance to compete at the national conference for her Solo Musical. “DeCarla's confidence and soulful voice led her to a superior ranking in her solo, "I Know Where ...