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Penn Orchestra Hosts Elementary Pops Concert
Fifth graders from across the district visited Penn High School this week for the annual Elementary Pops Concert, an energetic introduction to available instrument options ahead of Instrument Selection Night. Members of the Penn Orchestra took the stage to perform well-known, crowd-pleasing songs. The performance was designed to spark excitement about music and give students […]
Santa’s Elficers Help Bring Holiday Joy to P-H-M Children
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 36 has a long-running holiday program called Santa’s Elficers, made up of active and retired South Bend Police officers who are committed to helping children in need. Thanks to generous toy donations from individuals and local businesses across Saint Joseph County, the program has grown in a remarkable way. When […]
School Board Seeking Applicants for Penn Twp., Seat 1
Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustee Mr. Matthew Chaffee, representing Penn Township Seat #1, notified the St. Joseph County Office Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Board Attorney Jon Rogers of his resignation from the P-H-M Board of School Trustees effective October 8, 2025. Mr. Chaffee was elected to serve on the PHM School Board in […]
Notice of Public Hearing Related to Teacher Compensation and Collective Bargaining
The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation administration and members of the Penn-Harris-Madison Teachers Association (PHMTA) will conduct a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation Educational Services Center, located at 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana. Public testimony will be taken at this meeting pursuant to Indiana Code […]
Homecoming 2025 Details
Attention P-H-M families and community members! Mark your calendars for the annual Homecoming Celebration on Friday, September 26, 2025. Penn High School students, don’t forget the Homecoming Dance is THE WEEK BEFORE on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Click HERE for dance tickets. Saturday, September 20th, 2025 – Homecoming Dance for Penn Students “Lights, Camera, […]
Schmucker Middle School’s L.A. High Named a Top 3 Finalist for 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Mishawaka, IN – We are thrilled to announce that L.A. (Kriss) High, an 8th grade Math teacher at Schmucker Middle School and Penn-Harris-Madison’s Secondary Teacher of the Year, has advanced at the state level as one of Indiana’s Top 3 Finalists for the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year award! This incredible recognition continues to […]
This Friday, Aug. 29, 2025: P-H-M Community Tailgate Party
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 “The […]
L.A. High Named a Top-7 Finalist for 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Mishawaka, IN – We are excited to share that L.A. (Kriss) High, an 8th grade Math teacher at Schmucker Middle School & Penn-Harris-Madison’s Secondary Teacher of the Year, has advanced at the state level as one of Indiana’s Top-7 finalists for the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year award! This recognition highlights Mr. High’s impactful […]
Change to 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Due to the absence of local, state, or national elections on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, all P-H-M schools will be in session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. P-H-M will no longer have a Recess Day on this date. As a result, the last day of school for students will now be Thursday, June 5, 2025. This is one day earlier than […]
Nichol Mondy makes the Top-25!
We are thrilled to announce that Nichol Mondy, a dedicated 3rd-grade teacher at Northpoint, has been honored by the Indiana Department of Education by making their TOP 25 list for Teacher of the Year! This prestigious recognition is a testament to Mrs. Mondy’s exceptional teaching skills, dedication to her students, and her commitment to educational […]