P-H-M and Penn High School in the National Spotlight
Our first Kindergarten Kickoff, held on Friday, August 21, 2026, had a terrific turnout and tremendous community response. The event was so touching it even garnered the attention of national network news! A brief feature about our inaugural event was featured on NBC Nightly News on Saturday, September 5 at the end of the newscast as part of "There's Good News Tonight" segment. Our portion ...
P-H-M Homecoming 2026 Details
Attention P-H-M families and community members! Mark your calendars for the annual Homecoming Celebration on Friday, October 2, 2026. The Homecoming Dance for students only will be Saturday, October 3, 2026. More details on the dance, including ticket information is coming soon. Friday, October 2, 2026 This event is ONLY possible through the generous support of the P-H-M Education Foundation, Presenting Sponsor "Drive and Shine" ...
2026 Kindergarten Kickoff Huge Success
Before the Penn football team kicked off their football season under the Friday Night Lights, another type of kickoff happened under the lights that brought both tears and cheers! Click here to see a full photo gallery. On Friday, August 21, 2026 we held our first-ever Kindergarten Kickoff. It was a sight to behold and warmed our hearts--approximately 175 kindergartners and 100 seniors walking towards ...
P-H-M Students Continue Strong Literacy Performance with 94.7% IREAD-3 Pass Rate
With the Indiana Department of Education’s release Tuesday, August 11 of 2026 IREAD-3 results, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Heather Short is proud to share that 94.7% of P-H-M students passed IREAD. P-H-M’s corporation-wide pass rate increased over last school year (2025-2026) and is 6 percentage points higher than this year’s statewide overall passing rate of 88.7%. Five P-H-M elementary schools achieved an outstanding 95% ...
Community Tailgate, Friday August 21, 2026
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 against Valparaiso. Click here for game ticket info. Gates open at ...
