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Meadow’s Edge Teacher Named to Top 25 for Indiana Teacher of the Year

We’re proud to share that fourth grade Meadow’s Elementary teacher Josie Engdahl was just named among the Top 25 candidates for 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year. The Indiana Department of Education shared the news on Friday, August 7, 2026. Superintendent Dr. Heather Short along with Meadow’s Edge Principal Lindsay Helman-Cass and Assistant to the […]

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Class of 2026 Commencement Photos Now Live!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 !   It is our pleasure to provide photos of some of your most memorable times as a senior of Penn High School—from Pennstock 2025 (when you were juniors) to Commencement.   The District Communications Department partnered with Penn High School staff and students to provide these candid photos for FREE to […]

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Penn Class of 2026 Career Signing Day

Penn High School celebrated students taking the next step toward their futures today with two Signing Day events recognizing members of the Class of 2026 pursuing careers in education and the skilled trades. Click to see the full photo gallery in the Class of 2026 Photo Poral: https://phmexcellence.com/PhotosClassof2026 This morning, Penn hosted its third annual […]

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Penn’s Mr. Michael Coffee Wins Jeneane Arter Excellence in Teaching Award

Penn High School AP Literature Teacher Michael Coffee was surprised in his classroom this afternoon (Tuesday, May 26) with the Jeneane Arter Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing his lasting impact on students and their educational experiences. Known for his passion for literature and his commitment to students, Mr. Coffee’s classroom goes beyond the basics of […]

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2026 Employee & Retiree Recognition Dinner

P-H-M’s annual Employee Recognition and Retiree Dinner was held Wednesday, May 22. While not all were present, the Corporation as a whole honored P-H-M’s Teachers of the Years, Employee of the Year, retirees, and employees who’ve been with P-H-M for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years. Click to view the dinner program. Click to view the photos […]

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Larry and Judy Beehler School Board Room

On May 18, 2026 the P-H-M Board of School Trustees approved the naming of the Larry and Judy Beehler School Board Room at the Dr. A. Dean Speicher Educaitonal Services Center. Larry Beehler is a longtime Board Member, elected to the Board of School Trustees in 1986. He has served consecutively for 40 years as the […]

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Spring 2026 Impact Award Winners

The Spring 2026 P-H-M Teacher Impact Awards have been delivered. Penn-Harris-Madison celebrated a group of outstanding educators whose students demonstrated exceptional academic growth and achievement across the district. The awards highlight the dedication, innovation, and impact they bring to their classrooms every day. At Grissom Middle School, Interventionist Christy Zobrosky was recognized for her work […]

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Schafer Gear Works Robotics Lab Unveiled

This afternoon P-H-M and Penn High School Administration along with the P-H-M Education Foundation officially unveiled the updated entryway for Schafer Gear Works Robotics Lab at Penn High School. The lab is where Penn’s Robotics classes are held and Teams 135 (Black Knights) and 328 (Golden Rocks) work out of. Manufacturing and welding classes are […]

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Walt Disney Principal Named IUSB Alumni of the Year

Walt Disney Elementary School Principal Matt Garber is being recognized by the Indiana University South Bend School of Education as its 2026 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. The award, established in 2016, recognizes one alumnus from each school on campus for the difference they’re making in their communities. It’s meant to highlight graduates who reflect […]

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