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2026 Kindergarten Kickoff Huge Success

Before the Penn football team kicked off their football season under the Friday Night Lights, another type of kickoff happened under the lights that brought both tears and cheers! Click here to see a full photo gallery. On Friday, August 21, 2026 we held our first-ever Kindergarten Kickoff. It was a sight to behold and warmed our hearts--approximately 175 kindergartners and 100 seniors walking towards ...
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2026 Penn Walk-Around Photo Gallery

Nearly 80 clubs were represented at Penn High School’s annual Walk Around on Saturday, Aug. 15. Our students came ready to showcase their clubs, activities, talents, and all the incredible opportunities available to get involved at Penn. A Photo Gallery is posted below. Our Freshman Mentors did a fabulous job welcoming our incoming freshmen, helping them navigate their new schedules, find their way around the ...
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Penn hosts Walk-Around Saturday, Aug. 15

Penn will host a Walk-Around from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, August 15. Incoming and returning students will have the opportunity to walk around the building and find their classrooms. Students/parents/guardians can enter at Doors A, C, D, E, L & M. In addition, various clubs and activities will be present to share information about how to get involved. The Penn Booster Club will be selling ...
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HELP NEEDED: Class of 2027 welcome Class of 2039 in “Kindergarten Kickoff”

This school year Penn High School will launch a new tradition celebrating the connection between Penn's incoming Senior Class of 2027 and the Kindergarten Class of 2039. At Penn's first home football game on Friday, August 21 after the Community Tailgate (click here for more details on this event) and before the Penn-Valpo game, incoming kindergartners will be welcomed to the P-H-M family during our ...
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Community Tailgate, Friday August 21, 2026

P-H-M’s Annual Community Tailgate is a long-standing tradition that brings families, students, staff, and community members together to show their Penn pride. The event is held before the Penn Football home opener and is a chance for everyone across the district to connect, celebrate, and support the Kingsmen. This year’s home opener will be against Valparaiso. Click here for game ticket info. Gates open at ...