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2026 Running is Elementary Video & Photo Gallery

Race day for the annual Running is Elementary, sponsored by P-H-M’s Education Foundation, was a little windy, but gorgeous: just enough sunshine, just enough warmth, and the raindrops held off until all the races were over. This year was one of the biggest yet with 700+ students from all 11 P-H-M elementary schools. The one mile […]

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Northpoint Secretary/Treasurer Named 2026 Employee of the Year

Carly Taylor thought she was heading to the Northpoint Elementary School library to help Principal Lorraine White with an issue. Instead, she walked into a room filled with second graders, colleagues, and cameras, all there to surprise her with the news that she had been named Penn-Harris-Madison’s 2026 Employee of the Year. The celebration, organized […]

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Fourth Grade Meadow’s Edge Teacher Named 2026 Elementary Teacher of the Year

Josie Engdahl didn’t think anything of it when she was pulled into a Teacher Leadership Team (TLT) meeting Friday morning to help plan professional development for fellow Meadow’s Edge teachers. But when she returned to her fourth grade classroom, Superintendent Dr. Heather Short was waiting with some unexpected news and the cameras were rolling. Click to […]

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Penn Spanish Teacher Surprised as 2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year

What started as a typical first block this morning in Señora Kelley Watts’ Spanish IV class quickly turned into a surprise party when Spanish teacher Kelley Watts unexpectedly learned that she was being named Penn-Harris-Madison’s 2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year. With some behind-the-scenes planning by Principal Rachel Fry and Associate Principal Jeanie Mitchell, Watts […]

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School Board Member Dana Sullivan Earns Statewide Recognition

Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees Secretary Dana Sullivan is being recognized at the state level for her commitment to leadership and continued learning. Sullivan recently earned a Distinguished Level 3 award through the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA), a statewide organization that supports and trains school board members across Indiana.  Through its School Board Member […]

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Schafer Gear Works Names Penn Robotics Lab

Schafer Industries (click here to visit the company website) named the Penn High School robotics lab as part of the P-H-M Education Foundation’s Naming Rights campaign (click here for more information on this program).   Schafer Gear Works donated $25,000 payable over 5 years.     The lab will now be known as the Schafer Gear Works […]

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Penn Class of 2026 Sets Record with 15 National Merit Finalists

Penn High School’s Class of 2026 has earned a record-high 15 National Merit Scholarship Finalists—placing those students among the top one percent of high school students nationwide! This milestone marks the most National Merit Finalists in Penn High School history and represents a significant academic achievement for the Penn-Harris-Madison community. The 15 students include: Sreeja […]

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Non-resident Application Window Opens March 2, 2026

Penn-Harris-Madison is pleased to be able to offer enrollment to non-resident students on a limited basis for the 2026-27 school year. Families living in neighboring school districts interested in having their elementary children attend a P-H-M elementary school can apply for that opportunity. The window to apply for available non-resident seats will open Monday, March […]

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