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Penn High School AP Literature Teacher Michael Coffee was surprised in his classroom this afternoon (Tuesday, May 26) with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing his lasting impact on students and their educational experiences. Known for his passion for literature and his commitment to students, Mr. Coffee’s classroom goes beyond the basics of course requirements. Students say his lessons challenge them to think ...

Penn High School students enjoyed a “Royal Evening of Bloom’ at the 2026 Prom on Saturday, May 16, at the Century Center in South Bend. Marie Roach was named Prom Queen, and Tobias Prince was named Prom King. Grace Kazmierzak sang the Senior Serenade for the Prom King and Queen. The Bluewater Kings Band will perform live with a 9-piece band, and there was also ...

Penn High School Dance students will showcase their talents at the 2026 Dance Classic on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22. Tickets Performances are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. each night at the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems) – Tania Bengtsson Center for Performing Arts at Penn High School ...

Penn's 2026 production of "Hadestown: Teen Edition", won four awards at Lake Michigan College's WAVE Awards on Wednesday, May 20. The WAVE Awards recognize excellence in musical theatre at area high schools. Penn's WAVE Award winners: Outstanding Musical Production: Penn High School. "Hadestown: Teen Edition" Outstanding Lead Actor: Riley Newcomer as Persephone Outstanding Featured Ensemble: The Fates (featuring Isabel Cramer, Belle Rebolloso, and Gwen Rebolloso) ...

Penn High School Director of Choirs Andrew Nemeth has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2027 Grammy Museum Music Educator Award. The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college and public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music ...