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Penn High School Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell has been named to the 2026 Michiana Forty Under 40 class, an honor presented by the South Bend Regional Chamber every year recognizing emerging leaders across the region. The annual award highlights individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate professional excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to their communities. Honorees are selected based on career achievement, initiative, ...

Penn High School's Theatre Department has been nominated nine categories for Lake Michigan College's WAVE Awards, which recognizes excellence in high school musical theatre productions. Penn High School is one of 13 schools in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana to be considered. The winners will be announced at the WAVE Awards on the evening of Wednesday, May 20 at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in ...

Penn High School has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education school. Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation honors schools and districts across the country for their commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education. The program celebrates efforts by teachers, administrators, students, parents, and community members who make ...

Penn High School qualified three teams for the Academic Super Bowl State Finals. Team photos posted below. The English, Fine Arts and Math Academic Super Bowl teams advance to the state competition on Saturday, May 9, at Purdue University. Penn’s Academic Super Bowl Teams qualified for State at the Mishawaka Regional. The theme for the competitions is the American Revolution. English Team Coach Candice Walther ...

Penn High School Principal Rachel Fry announced that 20 students have been selected to represent the Class of 2026 as Valedictorians and two students have been named Salutatorians. Penn High School’s Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026, at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Doors open for ...