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September 15, 2023

Penn Wins IDOE Excellence in College Readiness Award

#PHMExcellence recognized tonight by the Indiana Department of Education last Friday night (Sept. 8, 2023) at the 2023 Educational Excellence Awards Gala. Penn High School was honored with the distinguished "Excellence in College Readiness Award," partially for being the top Indiana high school with the highest number of students earning ICC (Indiana College Core) or AGS (Associate of General Studies) certificates earned! The award came with a $250,000 grant which the high school will use to further develop and enhance it's existing college readiness programs for students. Click for more details on this honor for your students' future high school!

Teachers Teaching Teachers

Our teachers in PHM elementary schools participate in bi-weekly professional development meetings where lead teachers share information about current best practices in our profession. In the pictures below, teachers are drawing pictures based on what they are "feeling" being drawn on their backs. Our focus in this PD was to emphasize the need for strong grade level teams and how communication is KEY in collaboration! The purpose of this activity was for teachers to understand that we all receive messages differently and we can sometimes misinterpret the intention of the sender. This can apply to our students as well!

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Penn Homecoming Community Events

The P-H-M Education Foundation is once again sponsoring Penn High School's Homecoming Parade, Family Fun Zone and new this year--FIREWORKS after the football game! The entire P-H-M community is invited to come out for this fun-filled family event. All the fun starts with the Homecoming Parade (grab your spot on the route by 5:00 p.m.). Info on the Parade route, Fun Zone, Football game and Fireworks can all be found on PHMEF's website. CLICK HERE.

Dates to Remember

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Sept. 7-29 - Charleston Wrap Fundraiser (See info. below)

Sept. 20 - Horizon PTO Mtg. 3-4 pm

Sept. 22 - 3rd Gr. to Potawatomi Zoo

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

Horizon's Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off this week! With over 2,500 gift ideas, there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list. Your support can help PTO support students and teachers. Be sure to register online at www.registercw.com Enter Horizon ID: 19388 and start sharing our fundraiser with your family and friends. Win prizes by sending ten invites via text, email, or social media and win even more if you send 20!

All orders are due September 29th.