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5.31.2024
Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony information
Parents/Guardians:
Congratulations on helping your senior graduate from Penn High School. We share your pride in your senior’s achievement.
The Penn High School Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, June 3.
Information on the following topics is included in this post that contains important graduation details:
- Post-Commencement Ceremony Diploma distribution
- Commencement Ceremony information/guidelines
- Photos
- LiveStream
Celebrate your graduating Senior's success by purchasing a Yearbook ad
Celebrate the success of your graduating Senior by purchasing a Yearbook ad.
Get the details on how to purchase a Yearbook ad to congratulate your graduating Senior here.
Click here to visit the Jostens customer store.
Yearbook delivery
Yearbooks will be delivered to the address you entered upon ordering the yearbook. The book is not printed until after the school year has ended. That way we can make sure all spring events get covered in the book! (Prom, graduation, spring sports, spring play, etc).
You can expect to receive your yearbook in the mail in early fall (Aug-Sept). No yearbooks will be available for pickup at the school. Email pennyearbook@phm.k12.in.us if you have any other questions.
Chromebook information for graduating Seniors
Seniors: You will be able to keep your Chromebooks after graduation. Starting in July, Chromebooks will be configured to allow personal accounts. Please back up or transfer any important files from your P-H-M Google Drive to a personal account by the end of June. Once this process is complete, you will no longer have access to your P-H-M Gmail accounts.
Return textbooks to the Penn Bookstore
Textbooks are to be returned to the Penn High School bookstore at the end of each school year when the class is done using the book. All textbooks are to be returned no later than the last day of school, May 31, 2024. Failure to return textbooks will result in additional charges.
Penn celebrates bright future for graduating Music students
The 2024 Penn High School graduates pictured are pursuing degrees in the field of music. Their hard work and dedication has led them to be accepted into prestigious programs in music education, music performance, music therapy, music technology and music business. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and look forward to their bright future.
French, Spanish students earn national recognition
For the first time, several of Penn's French 4 and Spanish 4 students participated in the National Language Examination and Contests to showcase their skills. Of the 67 Penn students who took these exams, 16 students received national recognition for their scores.
Three French 4 students participated in the National French Contest and all three received national recognition:
- Sarah Mead received a Silver medal.
- Dylan Wolf received a Bronze Medal.
- Malcolm Wallace received an Honorable Mention Certificate.
Sixty-four Spanish 4 students took the National Spanish Exam and 13 of these students received national recognition:
- Maria Goffinet earned a Gold medal
- Jayden Wang and Felix Zhang earned Silver medals.
- Marlen Lambertt and Greta Lannon earned Bronze medals.
- Luciana Añon, Layla Berry, Briana Betzer, Maura Francis, Eden Hartford, Sera McClain, Connor Schmitt and Jasmine Ward earned Honorable Mention Certificates.
Click here for details.
Lily Greenlee
Barbara Miller’s Drawing class.
Rachael Gindling
Betsy Dunham’s Photography class.
Dakota Krol
Barbara Miller’s Drawing class.
Ash Roush
Mrs. Hope’s painting class.
Penn Art students win Congressional awards
Several Penn Art students were honored at the Congressional Art Competition Award Ceremony, which took place Saturday, May 4, at the South Bend International Airport.
Each year, students around the country are invited to submit their work to their district with the chance for overall district winners to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for the following year.
Penn had five out of the 20 winners for Indiana’s District 2 region, represented by Congressman Rudy Yakym.
Esports celebrates successful season
Penn Esports Club Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players have fun at the last practice with a game called “Mac Bridge.” Mac Bridge is a concept created by one of our own players (Known as Earthquake for their gamertag) where every participant plays Little Mac on the stage Bridge of Eldin, with a modified ruleset different than to standard rules. Each player has 10 stocks (lives) in a free for all or team battle and whoever’s last standing or team remaining wins!
Penn Esports enjoyed a successful 2023-2024 season. Club sponsors are Steven Anglada - sangladagandia@phm.k12.in.us - and Matthew Rollins - mrollins@phm.k12.in.us
Penn Volleyball summer schedule posted
The Penn Volleyball Summer schedule is posted on Penn Volleyball Facebook and Instagram!
Penn Volleyball is doing a high school team camp July 22-24 from 3-6 p.m. where the students wanting to try out for the team would need to register. Here is the form to register: https://forms.gle/4nf2znC88Z1egRB6A
Penn Boys Volleyball Club ushers in new era
The Penn Boys Volleyball Club added a new chapter to Kingsmen Athletics in 2023-2024.
The new club was coached by Deanna Wisler and competed against several local schools. Boys Volleyball will become an IHSAA sanctioned sport in 2024-2025.
One of the highlights of the season was when Coach Wisler brought in four-time Olympian and 2008 Gold Medalist Lloy Ball for a special coaching session.
Ball is the owner of Ball Sports Academy & Team Pineapple VBC. He is an AAU Executive Committee Member and Junior Coordinator Hoosier Region/USAV.
Click here for a Photo Gallery.
Counseling Center/Student Services seeks student assistants
The Counseling Center/Student Services is looking for Student Assistants for the 24/25 school year! If you are interested in exchanging a study hall block for a class period serving our school's guidance counselors and deans by running passes, giving tours to new students & families, greeting and helping students as they come in to the office, and just generally being helpful in an office setting, please stop in or message your counselor.
World Languages/Social Sciences office seeks student assistants
The World Languages/Social Sciences office is looking for Student Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year.
Students should have strong attendance, at least a C grade-point average and a willingness to assist with a variety of office duties.
Contact Robin Maden - rmaden@phm.k12.in.us - or talk to your counselor. Internships are also available.
Attendance/Visitors' Booth seeks student assistants
Juniors and Seniors for 2024-2025: Consider signing up as a student assistant for the 2024-2025 school year with Attendance/Visitors' Booth.
Door A and Door C both need students to run passes and help with check-in each block of the school day.
Students would need to see their counselor to change out their study hall in order to assist. This same time would be used as a study hall, signing out to see a teacher, practice in the band practice room, etc.
See Mrs. Buckwheat at Door A or Mrs. Rallo at Door C or additional information.
Internships are also available.
Klinger Planetarium to re-open in September
The Arthur M. Klinger Planetarium, formerly the P-H-M DVT/Planetarium, will be closed for the summer but will resume public shows in September 2024! Please check back with us in late August/early September for our 2024-2025 public show programs! Tickets are usually $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, and seats can be reserved by visiting the DVT webpage on the P-H-M Schools website, or tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, check, or card 30 minutes before the show starts. The DVT is located inside Bittersweet Elementary.
ID replacement fee statements to be sent to parents/guardians
Parents/guardians of students who owe money for replacement IDs will receive a statement soon. Parents can also check Skyward and make payments in Skyward and in the Bookstore. The bookstore takes cash or checks.
Important Summer School information
Here is important information for in-person 2024 Summer School:
Summer Semester 1 runs June 10 - June 28.
Summer Semester 2 runs July 8 - July 26
Times are 8:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
SUMMER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:
Rachel Fry, Summer School Principal
Shannan Lindzy, Online Curriculum & Summer School Coordinator
Fran Haughee, Summer School Secretary – fhaughee@phm.k12.in.us
SUMMER SCHOOL ROUTING INFORMATION
On June 3rd and 4th each student’s primary contact in Skyward will receive summer school routing information via email. This information will also be located in the EZRouting Parent Portal. Please check the Parent Portal prior to the start of Session 1 and throughout the first week of Summer School. Potential routing adjustments may occur.
If no routing information is received please email one of the following individuals. Include your student’s name, summer school building, and transportation address. When you receive an email with routing information your student can begin riding.
Terri Byers (Routing Specialist)
Ann Ross (Routing Specialist)
Robin Tharp (Assistant Director)
Parent/guardian assistance needed for 2024-2025 Transportation planning
Parents/Guardians, please fill out the brief form below to help the Transportation Department with planning for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have more than one high school student at Penn, please fill the form out once for each of them. Thank you!
Click here to access the form.
AP English 2024-2025 information
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition for the 2024-2025 school year should look for an email around the week of May 13 with their summer reading assignment. They may also access it here or contact Mr. Coffee at mcoffee@phm.k12.in.us.
DVT/Planetarium to resume shows in September
The PHM DVT/Planetarium will be closed for the summer but will resume public shows in September 2024! Please check back with us in late August/early September for our 2024-2025 public show programs! Tickets are usually $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, and seats can be reserved by visiting the DVT webpage on the PHM Schools website, or tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, check, or card 30 minutes before the show starts. The DVT is located inside Bittersweet Elementary.
On May 14th at 1 pm we will be unveiling the new signage for the Arthur M Klinger Planetarium, the planetarium will be open following the unveiling for a celebration of the event and to honor Mr. Klinger’s legacy. Dr. and Mrs. Thacker generously donated $10,000 to the P-H-M Education Foundation's Naming Rights Campaign to rename the PHM DVT/Planetium the "Arthur M. Klinger Planetarium."
Full meals now available at vending machines
At any point throughout the day, a student can get a full USDA meal from the vending machines located near Door D or in the cafeteria.
Before 10 a.m., students can purchase a breakfast meal and after 10 a.m., students can purchase a lunch meal.
These meals are charged directly to your food account. The student will follow the prompts on the screen, entering their student ID first, then their birthday (as a 2 digit xx-xx-xx) as their pin. Any student can purchase a meal regardless of status (free, reduced, full price) as long as they have money in their account and have not already purchased food for the day.
Spectrum Magazine on sale in Bookstore
The Spring edition of Spectrum Magazine is in the Bookstore, featuring student writing and art.
Limited copies are available for $15.
Check out the talent of your peers.
Safety procedures for Parent/Guardian visits outlined
As we near the end of the year, we host many wonderful events during the school day that are open to families. Be sure to review the full description of safety requirements for attending various types of school activities (click here).
We appreciate your partnership in supporting our school!
Boosters offer Penn online shopping
We have had a lot of requests for Penn Gear for specific team gear that you are not finding in the Penn Bookstore. Well ... there's good news. Penn Boosters will be launching a new ON-LINE store where you can find Penn gear year round for your student, while supporting the PENN BOOSTERS at the same time. Win-Win ... Right?
Here's how it works...
PENN HIGH SCHOOL ONLINE-SHOPPING
Don’t see what you want at the Penn Bookstore? Then go visit our YEAR ROUND on-line store at: https://www.gottogettees.com/
Go to the GENERAL STORE section and Click on the PENN BOOKSTORE icon…and find the category you would like! Still don’t see what you need? Please feel free to contact: Marci Messer (Penn Boosters) at messer@timefortees.com to let us know what you need.
Booster Club seeks Concession Stand Parent Volunteers
We are looking for parent volunteers to join a concession subcommittee and assist Linda Schrader. These individuals would be asked to help supervise our concession stands by working with students to open and close the stands during the Fall, Winter, & Spring seasons. We need volunteers who would be able to help at a couple events every month.
If you are interested in helping, please email pennboosters@gmail.com or contact Michael Lacognato – Penn Booster President via text or phone at 574-286-1945.
Meningococcal vaccine required by state
Dear Parents of Junior Students,
For senior year 2024-2025 your student will be required to have:
• A booster of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4)
This is a requirement by the Indiana State Department of Health for your student to remain in
school!
It is also recommended that your student have the Meningococcal B vaccines and the HPV
vaccines, but those are not required for school.
Please talk to your health care provider to schedule an appointment NOW in order to not
interrupt the start of your student's senior year, we are encouraging you to get this taken care of
as soon as possible. If your child has already received their vaccines, please send in
documentation to the school health office. You can email or send a picture of the
immunization record to sdikos@phm.k12.in.us or fax #254-2875.
If you have questions or need a current copy of your student's immunization record, please call
the Penn High School Health Office at 574-254-2834. We are happy to help you expedite this process!
*Please note that if this isn't taken care of by the first day of school. you will receive a letter notifying you of the possibility of exclusion from school.
Penn offers Fresh Food Bank
Click here to access to the Penn Student Food Bank Form.
P-H-M summer maintenance/grounds support staff job applications open
Summer Maintenance/Grounds Support Staff:
Contact Joe Winters - jwinters@phm.k12.in.us - to apply.
1. Pay - $13 - $20 an hour (Pay will be based on experience)
2. Work Hour - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) (8 hours/day - 40 hours/week)
3. Summary - provide needed assistance to the Maintenance & Grounds Team.
4. Essential duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Trades & Master Trades as needed.
- Routinely help trades & Master Trades deliver maintenance services.
- Routinely help the grounds crew with the following:
- Lawn Maintenance
- Lawn Mowing
- Power-washing
- Provide general labor skills as needed.
5. Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be able to drive a corporation vehicle.
- Operate mowers & lawn equipment.
- Operate power-washer equipment.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Excellent work habits, attendance record and successfully complete and pass all criminal history & child-abuse clearances.
- Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.
6. Physical Ability - Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderate physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling of moderately heavy objects & materials. (20 - 80 pounds)
7. Environmental Factors - Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature, noise, and humidity.
Vogue Beauty College offers Cosmetology program for high school students
Current 10th & 11th graders interested in Cosmetology…
Are you interested in a career as a cosmetologist? Did you know there’s something you can be doing now?
Vogue Beauty College is looking for students to join their program on either their Elkhart or Mishawaka Campuses. The program is a two year commitment, but you can do either one or two years while you’re still in high school … and Penn will pay for it while you’re a student here! This is a half day program on Vogue’s campus that also earns you high school credits. Also, when students complete the program they can become a licensed professional in the industry!
If you are interested in learning about this program, go to www.vogueschoolofbeauty.com. Next, schedule a tour/meeting with you and a parent/guardian at Vogue, and finally let your Penn counselor know you’re making the commitment! If you have additional Penn questions about the program, please contact the coordinator, Mrs. Black @ dblack@phm.k12.in.us.
Playschool registration now open
Registration for Playschool at Penn High School is now open.
Playschool is for potty-trained children, ages 3-4 to prepare them for preschool and future kindergarten, $10 enrollment fee for snacks and supplies. Sign up for as many options as you like.
Click here for the Playschool dates/times.
Click here for the Playschool Enrollment form.
Voter Registration open
You will be eligible to vote in the May 7th primary election as long as you're 18 on or by November 5th (the date of the general election). Registration is just one requirement to vote in Indiana. Voter registration in Indiana will be open until April 8th.
What you need to register:
Have a valid Indiana Driver's License or Indiana State Identification Card.
Be a citizen of the United States.
Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general, municipal or special election. (A 17-year-old may register and vote in the primary election if the voter turns 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.)
Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 DAYS before the next general, municipal, or special election.
Not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.
Once registered, you can see who will be on your ballot in May from this website: https://indianavoters.in.gov/
Second Semester Finals start on Thursday, May 23
Second Semester Finals start on Thursday, May 23.
Bookstore news
The following Clubs and Field trip fees are due in the bookstore. See attached image below.
The Bookstore only takes cash and checks (not credit cards) for club dues, field trips, bookstore supplies, yearbooks and Chromebook insurance/repairs.
Yearbooks - there are a limited number of yearbooks for sale in the bookstore from 2022-23. Price is $95.
Booster items are t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, etc. Boosters take cash, checks and credit cards.
Elm Road Elementary School looking for Penn student volunteers
Elm Road Elementary School is looking for Penn High School students to volunteer on a one-time or semi-regular basis. Please fill out this google form to sign up.
Student ID replacements $3
Students who continuously do not have their school ID's will be charged a $3 fee to get a replacement ID.
Safety and Security is a top priority at Penn High School and having a student ID is a vital part of this process.
Students are required to have a Student ID to get into the building in the morning. All students were issued a free Student ID at the beginning of the school year. Students who don't have their ID in the morning will report to Door A to check in. Those names will be given to the Bookstore to issue a new ID and the $3 fee will be implemented.
Thank you for your help in continuing to keep Penn a safe place for all students.
Submit photos to Yearbook
You can submit up to 5 photos at a time for consideration to be used the '23-'24 Penn yearbook. Make sure the photos you submit are the original photo; NO SCREENSHOTS as they aren't good quality for printing.
These can be pictures of a club you are involved in, photos with friends from school at different events in or out of school, etc. Anything school-appropriate that relates to Penn students is fair game! Email pennyearbook@phm.k12.in.us with any questions.
Click here for the form to submit photos.
Free and Reduced-Meal applications for 2023-2024 available
Free and Reduced Meal Applications must be filled out each year.
Free and Reduced Meal benefits from last year expire at the end of September.
To access the application form for the 2023-2024 school year, go to SchoolCafe.com
You can also find our menu and nutritional information there.
Nominate a Teacher for the Teacher of the Month, sponsored by McKinnies Realty Homes for Heroes
Our partners at Michiana Homes for Heroes sponsors Penn High School's Teacher of the Month program, and has been honoring teachers for a number of years,. They believe in highlighting those who are making a positive impact in the local community. Please take a moment to nominate a teacher who demonstrates excellence in the classroom, motivation, leadership, community service, creativity, dedication, and professionalism.
Representatives from McKinnies Realty Homes for Heroes will award the Teacher of the Month with an engraved trophy, public recognition in front of peers & students, and a gift. Nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Month here. Thank you for taking the time to nominate a teacher deserving of this special recognition!
Textbook Fees Eliminated and Instructional Material Information
We are hoping you have heard, but we have great news to share regarding student book fees! The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill (HEA 1001-2023) that eliminated textbook and curriculum costs at public schools, which includes school supplies like pencils, paper, and notebooks. Parents will no longer be asked to pay school fees for curricular materials. For more information on the specific details, click here.
We wanted to share that legislation was passed (HB 1447, effective January 1, 2024)
that all schools prepare a catalog of materials found in the school library Alexandria and a response and appeal procedure for materials parents find questionable.
We have that process in place already and it is posted on all school websites Instructional Material Feedback. In addition, secondary teachers will provide their syllabus to you with listed materials and classroom teachers have been asked to create a master list of titles in their classroom libraries. More information will be provided by your teacher in classroom newsletters. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your classroom teacher or myself.
Important information from the Health Office
Seniors: Get your Meningococcal Vaccinations ASAP and turn in your shot records to the Health Office.
All Students: Please have your parents sign the non-prescription med form in Skyward in order to take Tylenol, Tums or Ibuprofen in the health office. Parents must sign a new form EVERY school year in Skyward.
Passes are REQUIRED from your teacher before you come to the Health Office.
Attendance located at Door C
Attendance is located at Door C.
- Students who get an early dismissal will now be checking out and leaving through Door C.
- Parents who plan to pick up their students early can do so at Door C until 2:40 p.m.
Attendance can be reported through Skyward/Family Access
Parents/Guardians now have the ability to submit attendance reasons - for full-day absences, early dismissals or late arrivals - for approval by the school - through Skyward/Family Access, instead of calling Penn High School.
Click here for more information on Attendance procedures.
Requests can be entered on the day of the absence (i.e. a student is ill) or scheduled in advance (i.e. - a student has a doctor appointment).
Click here for instructions on how to submit attendance reasons through Skyward/Family Access.
In addition, guardians of Penn students who attend the Elkhart Area Career Center are responsible to report their student’s attendance issues.
Contact Trisha Malone, attendance secretary, 574-262-5650 or tmalone@elkhart.k12.in.us.
In addition, EACC offers a new email address: Email: Attendance@elkhart.k12.in.us
Chromebook insurance available
If you wish to purchase Chromebook insurance, please make a $25 payment at the Penn High School bookstore or online at phm.revtrak.net (click “Chromebooks” then “Penn High School” ). Online payments are only accepted until 9/15/23. If you purchase insurance after 9/15/23, your Chromebook must pass an inspection by the Technology Department and the fee can be paid in the bookstore.
Click here for additional information on Chromebook insurance.
Transportation Information for 2023-24 school year
Please click below for Transportation information
Community events open to P-H-M students and families
Jobs available for Penn students
Click here for information about jobs available for Penn students.
Join the Kingsmen Team as an employee
Join an institution committed to excellence. P-H-M is looking for prospective employees in a number of areas.
Click here for the jobs board.
Visit www.phmef.org for info on upcoming P-H-M Education Foundation events
The P-H-M Education Foundation has many new upcoming events. Please visit www.phmef.org for event information, to signup for our quarterly news letter or to find out how PHMEF supports excellence in education in the P-H-M school district.
Community Fitness opportunities
Penn-Harris-Madison is happy to pilot free fitness opportunities for the P-H-M community.
Who is eligible to participate: The P-H-M Adult Community and Staff (no students). This includes residents of the school district and non-resident parents/guardians of attending students.
What: Access to walking/jogging tracks, open gym/basketball courts, and weight room
When: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the sites listed below. Note: The Fitness Centers will be closed during designated school recess dates.
Schedule:
- Penn: Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.
- Discovery: Weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
- Grissom: Weekly on Fridays from 7-9 p.m.
Safe School Helpline now available as an app
The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.
Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 66746
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE
- The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.
Community Resources list
Click here for a listing of non-school community resources available to Penn students and families by businesses area organizations.
Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to view the pdfs on this page. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit Adobe’s website, at this link http://www.get.adobe.com/reader/www.get.adobe.com/reader/, to download your free version. Or you can stop by the Educational Services Center at 55900 Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka to pick up a copy.
Plant Club meets on Thursdays
PLANT Club meets on Thursdays after school in the greenhouse. Please join us - no experience needed!
Science Academic Super Bowl meets on Wednesdays
Science Academic Super Bowl meets every Wednesday from 3:30-4 p.m. in Room 266 (enter through the Fitness Center) in Mrs Tiebout’s Room.
Come learn science trivia from the 80’s and 90’s and compete against other schools in the spring. Everyone is welcome!
SNHS to Meet on First Monday of the Month
Science National Honor Society's will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Tiebout's room, Room 266.
There will be volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Anyone enrolled in Honors or AP Science with a 3.5 in Science and an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater is welcome to join!
Kingsmen Against Cancer opportunities available
Interested in helping children with cancer?
Join Kingsmen Against Cancer to help make baskets, cards, blankets and more!
Email kwatts@phm.k12.in.us for more information. Help make an impact in children’s lives one smile at a time!
Speech and Debate Team information available
All students interested in joining the Speech and Debate team should stop by Coach Starkweather's Room 192 for information.
Check the website for information: https://www.pennspeechanddebate.com/
Connect with Kingsmen Court
Follow Kingsmen Court !!!
Instagram: @pennkingsmencourt
Twitter: @courtkingsmen
E-mail us with any questions @penn-kingsmen-court-grp@phm.k12.in.us
Connect with a Kingsmen Tutor
If students want to meet with a Kingsmen Tutor for academic assistance, they need to see their counselor for a pass.
Counseling Center Staff Directory
Click here for the Counseling Center Staff Directory and contact information.
Scholarship list
Click here for the current scholarship list.
Camps
The last day of school is May 31 and PHM Summer Camps start the week of June 3. A couple of new camps have recently been added: Penn Construction Camp and Markus Burton's basketball Camp for 1st-12th grade. Click here for a full list of PHM & Penn camps. Click here for other summer internship and academic opportunities for high schoolers in our area, as well as camps, and activities for K-8th grade.
Student-Athletes must be picked up at Door D after practice
Parents/Guardians are asked not to pick up student-athletes at Door E due to safety concerns.
Students must register online to participate in Athletics
PTO introduction
Penn PTO is a group of devoted parents and volunteers who work hand-in-hand with administration to support our students, staff and teachers through events that bring together community and show appreciation.
Click here for information.
The PTO provides grants to our teachers, clubs and student groups.
We also coordinate Snowball (an event your student will not want to miss), teacher appreciation week and monthly appreciation events for teachers and staff, as well as organizing and funding special events.
We have meetings once a month and would love for you to join us and learn more. Please email pennhspto@gmail.com to be added to our meeting invite list for a virtual meeting option or check the calendar and join us in person.
- PTO Officers + Chairs
- President – Jessica Saros
- Vice President – Julia Johnson
- Co-Vice President – Shadia Perkins
- Treasurer – Kelley Wassner
- Secretary – Aubrey Saros
- Volunteer Coordinator – Barb Zuidema
- Teacher Appreciation (Monthly Chairperson) – Nabeela Gill *Officers will assist on these events, as needed, and will be responsible for the May, weeklong teacher appreciation festivities
- Snowball Chairs – Shawn + Jessica Saros
- Social Media Chair – Zaina Arain
Student before-school drop-off procedures
Student after-school pick-up procedures
Important School Information
Click on the following links for IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION:
School Messenger, the alert notification service: https://www.phmschools.org/parents/schoolmessenger
Parent FAQ on Emergency Preparedness:
https://www.phmschools.org/school-emergency-frequently-asked-questions
12th-grade Immunization Requirements:
https://www.phmschools.org/parents/12th-grade-immunization-requirements
Skyward and student progress
Dr. Sean Galiher, Principal
Email: srgaliher@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://penn.phmschools.org/
Phone: 574-258-9503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennHighSchool/
Twitter: @SeanGaliher