Author: Allyssa Starkweather
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Schmucker Middle School Teacher Bikes 153 Miles to Deliver Riley Hospital Donation Check
After two days and 153 miles on the road, Schmucker Middle School Teacher LA High arrived at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis with a special delivery: a donation raised by the Schmucker school community throughout the school year. The 2025 P-H-M Secondary Teacher of the Year was joined on the trip by friends and […]
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P-H-M Third Graders Recognized as National Math Stars Nominees
Eleven Penn-Harris-Madison third grade students have been recognized as National Math Stars nominees through a partnership with the Indiana Department of Education. The students earned the distinction by scoring in the top 2% of all third grade students in Indiana on the mathematics portion of ILEARN. The National Math Stars Program is a nationwide initiative […]
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Penn Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell Named to Michiana Forty Under 40
Penn High School Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell has been named to the 2026 Michiana Forty Under 40 class, an honor presented by the South Bend Regional Chamber every year recognizing emerging leaders across the region. The annual award highlights individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate professional excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to […]
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P-H-M Elementary Schools Earn State Recognition for Literacy Achievement
Five P-H-M elementary schools are being recognized by the state for high levels of reading proficiency based on their latest IREAD results. The Indiana Department of Education recently honored schools across the state that achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the IREAD assessment, which measures third-grade reading proficiency. Five P-H-M schools earned […]
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P-H-M Elementary Students Shine at 39th Annual Spell Bowl
P-H-M elementary students put their spelling skills on display this week during the 39th Annual P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl, held at the Penn High School Entrepreneurial Operating Systems Center for Performing Arts. The annual event brought together student teams from across the district for an evening of academic competition and school pride. Families, staff, and […]
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Penn Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Five Penn High School students earned top honors at the Northern Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 28 at Innovation Park at the University of Notre Dame. Each student received at least one award for their research, and three of the students will advance to the State Science Fair in Indianapolis on […]
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Winter 2026 Impact Award Winners
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is proud to recognize a group of outstanding educators whose work has led to exceptional student growth and achievement across multiple grade levels and subject areas. These teachers are being recognized for their measurable instructional impact and dedication to helping students succeed. Penn High School Keith O’Connell – AP U.S. History Julie […]
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P-H-M Education Foundation and Everwise Renew Naming Rights for Freed Field
The P-H-M Education Foundation and Everwise Credit Union have renewed their naming rights agreement for Everwise Freed Field at Penn High School, extending a partnership that has supported educational innovation and community engagement for more than a decade. Approved at the January 12, 2026, Board of School Trustees meeting, the new 10-year agreement reflects a […]
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Penn High School’s 97.3% Graduation Rate Outpaces Record-Breaking State Average
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (P-H-M) is proud to announce that Penn High School’s graduation rate once again exceeds the state average, reaffirming the school’s commitment to preparing students who are college, career and life ready. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently released statewide graduation data showing Indiana’s Class of 2025 achieved a record-high 91.83% graduation […]
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Penn Showcases PLTW Pathways & Robotics at Ignition Park
Penn High School is putting its Project Lead The Way (PLTW) programs and robotics front and center at a local STEM showcase hosted at the South Bend Technology Resource Center in Ignition Park. The event shines a spotlight on how area schools are using PLTW and robotics to connect students with real-world opportunities and […]