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A new chapter in Penn High School’s rich sports history will begin in the Fall of 2025, as the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees voted to approve the formation of a Girls Flag Football Program. The P-H-M School Board vote on Monday, March 24, gives a green light to join the Girls Flag Football initiative in Indiana. The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) announced ...

Principal Madelyn Beers welcomed the Board of School Trustees to Elm Road Elementary on Monday, March 24. Principal Beers and Asst. to the Principal Jenni McCarthy, with the help of WEGL News student "TV anchors," delivered all the news about the school's academics and activities, intentional practices and community building. Click here to view Principal Beers' presentation. The "Elm Road Jumpers" showed off their best ...

The first group of P-H-M teachers to complete LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional development were recognized at the P-H-M Board of School Trustees meeting held on Monday, March 24. The Science of Reading Training is required by the state. Early Literacy Endorsement is now part of a teacher's license renewal process. The training takes 80 hours to complete. In all ...

After nearly two decades leading the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker has announced his retirement, effective in July 2025. In a heartfelt letter sent this morning to P-H-M teachers, staff, students, and families Dr. Thacker shared his decision to step down after a remarkable 53-year career in education (click here to read the letter). “Dr. Thacker’s vision of excellence helped shape P-H-M into ...

Today the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual Salute to Business recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of business leaders in our local community. Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustee member Gary Fox was among six individuals and businesses honored during the program held Thursday, February 27, 2025. Click to read the story in the South Bend Tribune. Fox was celebrated as a Distinguished ...