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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 Teacher Signing Day, a tradition that began with the Class ...
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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 course requirements. Students say his lessons challenge them to think ...
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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 below from the event. Human ...
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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 that recognizes and supports exceptional young mathematicians through academic enrichment, ...
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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 Madison Township representative. Mr. Beehler is a graduate and ...