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  • Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
  • #phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
  • This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
  • #phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
  • Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
  • A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
  • Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
  • #PHMExcellence Check out this year's Grissom Middle School "14 Under 14." Get the full list of this year's inductee class and a link to a full photo gallery on Grissom Middle School's website.
  • Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
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Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
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Elsie Rogers hosted its own Indy 500 with Sphero Robots today! Students decorated paper cars and raced them around the gym track, bringing some high-speed fun after the real Indy 500 last weekend! 🏎️ #PHMExcellence
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#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
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#phmexcellence☀️ Retiring Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, newly appointed Supt. Dr. Heather Short, and newly recommended Asst. Supt. Dr. Lavon Dean-Null hung out with @pennpride365 students this morning at🥎🥏"Extreme Track & Field" for Adaptive P.E. classes; and ☮️🌸 Pennstock for juniors taking American History
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This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
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This morning, Walt Disney honored four students with the first annual Dr. Jerry Thacker Achievement Award! #PHMExcellence Copy and paste URL for full story: https://waltdisney.phmschools.org/2025/05/28/walt-disney-elementary-celebrates-first-annual-dr-jerry-thacker-achievement-award/
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#phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
#phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
#phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
#phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
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#phmexcellence Meet PHM's new superintendent Dr. Heather Short, effective July 1, 2025. A lifelong educator, Dr. Short has dedicated her entire 31-year career to PHM. Under Dr. Short’s leadership, PHM ranks in the top 4% of Indiana districts. Visit PHM website for more background on our new leader. CONGRATS DR. SHORT!!! 👏👏👏
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Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
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Emily Williams was surprised last Friday with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Education Award! Special thanks to the @phmeducationfoundation and Jason & Darla Lippert! 👏🎉 #PHMExcellence
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A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
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A night of food, tradition, and pride at Walt Disney Elementary’s Culture Night! 🌍 #PHMExcellence
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Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
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Northpoint 3rd graders welcomed baby chicks this week as part of a hands-on life cycle project! 🐣
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#PHMExcellence Check out this year's Grissom Middle School "14 Under 14." Get the full list of this year's inductee class and a link to a full photo gallery on Grissom Middle School's website.
#PHMExcellence Check out this year's Grissom Middle School "14 Under 14." Get the full list of this year's inductee class and a link to a full photo gallery on Grissom Middle School's website.
#PHMExcellence Check out this year's Grissom Middle School "14 Under 14." Get the full list of this year's inductee class and a link to a full photo gallery on Grissom Middle School's website.
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#PHMExcellence Check out this year's Grissom Middle School "14 Under 14." Get the full list of this year's inductee class and a link to a full photo gallery on Grissom Middle School's website.
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Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
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Moran celebrated her District 2 Principal of the Year honor with special guests and a performance by the Elm Road Jumping Eagles! 👏💜
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Dr. Jerry Thacker

Dr. Jerry Thacker

I am very happy to be serving as superintendent of schools at Penn-Harris-Madison where there is a long tradition of excellence in everything we do.

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