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Class of 2023 Kingsmen Basketball Star Markus Burton, now playing for the University of Notre Dame, was named the ACC's Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year on March 11. He wore #3 for Penn and is wearing #3 for ND. If you want to support Markus, you have the option to buy his Penn replica Penn jersey at http://athletesthread.com/discount/MARKUS15130...

Be sure to use discount code: MARKUS15130 (Penn & P-H-M does not receive any money from this promotion)

Juniors and Seniors: The Penn High School 2024 Prom will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Century Center from 8-11 p.m.

A link will be sent to all Juniors and Seniors on Friday, April 26, to purchase tickets for $35 each. Ticket sales will be available until Saturday, May 11, or until all 1,450 tickets available are sold.

Juniors and Seniors are allowed to bring one guest to this event. Guests can be from any grade at Penn (9-12), or under the age of 21 and present a valid ID.

Questions? Please contact prom co-sponsors Amy Tiebout and Kelsey Weaver (atiebout@phm.k12.in.us or kweaver@phm.k12.in.us).

Seniors, this is your chance to add a quote to the yearbook that will appear under your senior portrait in the 2023-2024 Penn High School yearbook.

Click here to submit a Senior Quote for the Yearbook.

Be sure to purchase your yearbook if you haven't yet!: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1072642/Penn-High-School/

Responses are due by March 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET - we will no longer accept responses past this date. No exceptions.

If you have any questions, send us an email at pennyearbook@phm.k12.in.us

The PHM DVT/Planetarium will be upgrading its Digistar program and projectors the week of March 18-23. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, March 26, as we show "Forces of Nature" for the first time using our new system!

Current 10th & 11th graders interested in Cosmetology…

Are you interested in a career as a cosmetologist? Did you know there’s something you can be doing now?

Vogue Beauty College is looking for students to join their program on either their Elkhart or Mishawaka Campuses. The program is a two year commitment, but you can do either one or two years while you’re still in high school … and Penn will pay for it while you’re a student here! This is a half day program on Vogue’s campus that also earns you high school credits. Also, when students complete the program they can become a licensed professional in the industry!

If you are interested in learning about this program, go to www.vogueschoolofbeauty.com. Next, schedule a tour/meeting with you and a parent/guardian at Vogue, and finally let your Penn counselor know you’re making the commitment! If you have additional Penn questions about the program, please contact the coordinator, Mrs. Black @ dblack@phm.k12.in.us.

"Attention All Students!

Do you consider yourself a leader within the school? Do you want to help organize fun community events? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider applying for the Kingsmen Executive Board!

Kingsmen Court (Student Council) is for students who are leaders in their community, excel in the classroom, and want to promote change at Penn.

Here is the link: Kingsmen Court Executive Board Application

Applications are due March 28th at 11:59 PM. Please email penn-kingsmen-court-grp@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions.

Join Team Hadley!

The Penn Volleyball program is asking you to please consider purchasing a $20 T-Shirt to help support Hadley Hunsberger in her fight against Leukemia. Hadley is on the Penn Volleyball Team and went to Schmucker Middle School. She was diagnosed last week with AML and designed these shirts as a fundraiser and to help show support in joining Hadley's Team. Hadley's Fight is our Fight!

Fill out the entire form and make sure money is sent by Friday, March 15, to receive your Hadley's Fight is our Fight shirt.

https://forms.gle/zGo37Vf42FpGrUJE9

Do you like helping others?

If you answered yes, Freshmen Mentoring might be a great opportunity for you!

Mentors are good role models, welcoming friendly faces who want to help freshmen make a smooth transition to Penn during the first semester. You will go through a training day to learn leadership skills which will help you teach the lessons on a variety of topics relevant to freshmen. Mentoring happens during your study hall, student assistant, Kingsmen Tutor, Cadet Teaching, BBBS, internship, or dismissal.

Freshman Mentor Application (students in grades 9-11)

Application deadline is 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 19.

Applications can also be found on Canvas. Email Mrs. Cronk or Mrs. Block with any questions.

On Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, the PHM DVT/Planetarium will be hosting its final weekend of LASER MUSIC SHOWS! This weekend's shows will feature Rush 2112, Genesis, Pink Floyd's "Dark Side," and Pink Floyd's "The Wall!" All tickets are $5 and seats can be reserved by visiting the DVT webpage (Select “Community” and then “DVT & Planetarium”) on the P-H-M Schools website or tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, check, or card 30 minutes before the show starts. The DVT is located inside Bittersweet Elementary.

Come and join us for a professional-quality laser music show, featuring intricate patterns and characters and a (water-vapor) haze machine.

LASER RUSH 2112 March 15 Friday 6:30 p.m.

"2112": Overture, The Temples of Syrinx, Discovery, Presentation, Oracle: The Dream, Soliloquy, Grand Finale; A Passage to Bangkok; The Twilight Zone; Lessons; Tears; Something for Nothing

LASER GENESIS March 15 Friday 8:00 p.m.

Turn It On Again, Invisible Touch, Sledgehammer, Tonight Tonight, Land of Confusion, Mama, Sussudio, Follow You Follow Me, In The Air Tonight, Abacab

LASER PINK FLOYD "DARK SIDE" March 16 Saturday 6:30 p.m.

Speak to Me, Breathe, On the Run, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, Eclipse.

LASER PINK FLOYD "THE WALL" March 16 Saturday 8:00 p.m.

In the Flesh, The Thin Ice, Another Brick in the Wall (Part I), The Happiest Days of our Lives, Another Brick in the Wall (part II), Mother, Goodbye Blue Sky, Empty Spaces, Young Lust, Another Brick in the Wall (Part III), Hey You, Comfortably Numb, Stop, The Trial, Run Like Hell

Football Cheerleading Tryouts will be held on Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, at Penn High School. If interested please email Coach Szweda for more information at rszweda@phm.k12.in.us

Registration for Playschool at Penn High School is now open.

Playschool is for potty-trained children, ages 3-4 to prepare them for preschool and future kindergarten, $10 enrollment fee for snacks and supplies. Sign up for as many options as you like.

Click here for the Playschool dates/times.

Click here for the Playschool Enrollment form.

You will be eligible to vote in the May 7th primary election as long as you're 18 on or by November 5th (the date of the general election). Registration is just one requirement to vote in Indiana. Voter registration in Indiana will be open until April 8th.

Voter Registration

What you need to register:

1. Have a valid Indiana Driver's License or Indiana State Identification Card.

2. Be a citizen of the United States.

3. Be at least 18 years old on or before the next general, municipal or special election. (A 17-year-old may register and vote in the primary election if the voter turns 18 on or before the next general or municipal election.)

4. Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 DAYS before the next general, municipal, or special election.

5. Not currently imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.

Once registered, you can see who will be on your ballot in May from this website: https://indianavoters.in.gov/

Students,

Would you like to help a student better understand a class or subject material? If yes, then here is a great opportunity to help others! Current Sophomores and Juniors can apply to be a Kingsmen Tutor Intern for next school year. Kingsmen Tutor Interns (KTI) become an integral part of the class by assisting students and working with the teacher. KTI's will earn a grade and credit per semester by completing approximately 5 assignments per semester. Also, KTI's will have monthly tutor training meetings with a KTI Leader. The internship is considered volunteer experience (great for resumes, college applications, and scholarship opportunities). Please note, you can take this internship as an elective or in place of your study hall.

We also have Kingsmen tutors located each block in the IMC to help students in a variety of subject areas. On the application, you can indicate a preference of placement with a teacher, subject area or in the IMC.

Here is the link for the application:

Kingsmen Tutor Application 24 25

(If indicating placement with a specific teacher, be sure to check with that teacher first.)

Attention Penn High School Parents and Students:

Graduation is fast approaching and we want to ensure that you have everything you need for this special day. Caps and Gowns will be passed out during Rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25. If you have not placed your order, please order no later than Friday, March 1, 2024, to pick up at the scheduled delivery event on April 24 and April 25.

The Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at the University of Notre Dame.

The following link will take you to your school's landing page for all your graduation needs. This link includes all the packages and ala carte items for announcements, apparel and your cap and gown unit.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1072642/PENN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2260685888/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

If you only need a cap and gown (includes tassel) here is the direct link.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1072642/PENN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2260685888/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-Gown-Tassel-Unit/2260685910

Congratulations on this milestone achievement. If you have questions, please contact the Jostens office at 574.216.6336.

A variety of Kingsmen Spirit Gear is on sale now in the Penn High School Bookstore.

We are looking for parent volunteers to join a concession subcommittee and assist Linda Schrader. These individuals would be asked to help supervise our concession stands by working with students to open and close the stands during the Fall, Winter, & Spring seasons. We need volunteers who would be able to help at a couple events every month.

If you are interested in helping, please email pennboosters@gmail.com or contact Michael Lacognato – Penn Booster President via text or phone at 574-286-1945.

Second Semester Finals start on Thursday, May 20.

Penn students who will miss Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC) instruction on a particular day, due to taking a final exam at Penn, are obligated to have a parent or guardian call the EACC to excuse their student on the day of testing. The EACC phone number is 574-262-5650.

The following Clubs and Field trip fees are due in the bookstore. See attached image below.

The Bookstore only takes cash and checks (not credit cards) for club dues, field trips, bookstore supplies, yearbooks and Chromebook insurance/repairs.

Yearbooks - there are a limited number of yearbooks for sale in the bookstore from 2022-23. Price is $95.

Booster items are t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, etc. Boosters take cash, checks and credit cards.

The Fall Spectrum Magazine is here. Check out the dystopian art and writing by your peers. A limited number of copies are on sale in the Bookstore for $7.

Elm Road Elementary School is looking for Penn High School students to volunteer on a one-time or semi-regular basis. Please fill out this google form to sign up.

Students who continuously do not have their school ID's will be charged a $3 fee to get a replacement ID.

Safety and Security is a top priority at Penn High School and having a student ID is a vital part of this process.

Students are required to have a Student ID to get into the building in the morning. All students were issued a free Student ID at the beginning of the school year. Students who don't have their ID in the morning will report to Door A to check in. Those names will be given to the Bookstore to issue a new ID and the $3 fee will be implemented.

Thank you for your help in continuing to keep Penn a safe place for all students.

You can submit up to 5 photos at a time for consideration to be used the '23-'24 Penn yearbook. Make sure the photos you submit are the original photo; NO SCREENSHOTS as they aren't good quality for printing.

These can be pictures of a club you are involved in, photos with friends from school at different events in or out of school, etc. Anything school-appropriate that relates to Penn students is fair game! Email pennyearbook@phm.k12.in.us with any questions.

Click here for the form to submit photos.

Free and Reduced Meal Applications must be filled out each year.

Free and Reduced Meal benefits from last year expire at the end of September.

To access the application form for the 2023-2024 school year, go to SchoolCafe.com

You can also find our menu and nutritional information there.

Our partners at Michiana Homes for Heroes sponsors Penn High School's Teacher of the Month program, and has been honoring teachers for a number of years,. They believe in highlighting those who are making a positive impact in the local community. Please take a moment to nominate a teacher who demonstrates excellence in the classroom, motivation, leadership, community service, creativity, dedication, and professionalism.

Representatives from McKinnies Realty Homes for Heroes will award the Teacher of the Month with an engraved trophy, public recognition in front of peers & students, and a gift. Nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Month here. Thank you for taking the time to nominate a teacher deserving of this special recognition!

We are hoping you have heard, but we have great news to share regarding student book fees! The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill (HEA 1001-2023) that eliminated textbook and curriculum costs at public schools, which includes school supplies like pencils, paper, and notebooks. Parents will no longer be asked to pay school fees for curricular materials. For more information on the specific details, click here.

We wanted to share that legislation was passed (HB 1447, effective January 1, 2024)

that all schools prepare a catalog of materials found in the school library Alexandria and a response and appeal procedure for materials parents find questionable.

We have that process in place already and it is posted on all school websites Instructional Material Feedback. In addition, secondary teachers will provide their syllabus to you with listed materials and classroom teachers have been asked to create a master list of titles in their classroom libraries. More information will be provided by your teacher in classroom newsletters. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your classroom teacher or myself.

Penn: https://penn.phmschools.org/alexandria/

Seniors: Get your Meningococcal Vaccinations ASAP and turn in your shot records to the Health Office.

All Students: Please have your parents sign the non-prescription med form in Skyward in order to take Tylenol, Tums or Ibuprofen in the health office. Parents must sign a new form EVERY school year in Skyward.

Passes are REQUIRED from your teacher before you come to the Health Office.

Attendance is located at Door C.

• Students who get an early dismissal will now be checking out and leaving through Door C.

• Parents who plan to pick up their students early can do so at Door C until 2:40 p.m.

Parents/Guardians now have the ability to submit attendance reasons - for full-day absences, early dismissals or late arrivals - for approval by the school - through Skyward/Family Access, instead of calling Penn High School.

Click here for more information on Attendance procedures.

Requests can be entered on the day of the absence (i.e. a student is ill) or scheduled in advance (i.e. - a student has a doctor appointment).

Click here for instructions on how to submit attendance reasons through Skyward/Family Access.

In addition, guardians of Penn students who attend the Elkhart Area Career Center are responsible to report their student’s attendance issues.

Contact Trisha Malone, attendance secretary, 574-262-5650 or tmalone@elkhart.k12.in.us.

In addition, EACC offers a new email address: Email: Attendance@elkhart.k12.in.us

If you wish to purchase Chromebook insurance, please make a $25 payment at the Penn High School bookstore or online at phm.revtrak.net (click “Chromebooks” then “Penn High School” ). Online payments are only accepted until 9/15/23. If you purchase insurance after 9/15/23, your Chromebook must pass an inspection by the Technology Department and the fee can be paid in the bookstore.

Click here for additional information on Chromebook insurance.

Please click below for Transportation information

Click here for a list of non-school activities and events made available to P-H-M students and families by area organizations.

Click here for information about jobs available for Penn students.

Join an institution committed to excellence. P-H-M is looking for prospective employees in a number of areas.

Click here for the jobs board.

The P-H-M Education Foundation has many new upcoming events. Please visit www.phmef.org for event information, to signup for our quarterly news letter or to find out how PHMEF supports excellence in education in the P-H-M school district.

Click here for the Penn News Network (PNN) YouTube Channel. Subscribe to the PNN YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date on Penn news.

Penn-Harris-Madison is happy to pilot free fitness opportunities for the P-H-M community.

Who is eligible to participate: The P-H-M Adult Community and Staff (no students). This includes residents of the school district and non-resident parents/guardians of attending students.

What: Access to walking/jogging tracks, open gym/basketball courts, and weight room

When: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the sites listed below. Note: The Fitness Centers will be closed during designated school recess dates.

Schedule:

• Penn: Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.
• Discovery: Weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
• Grissom: Weekly on Fridays from 7-9 p.m.

The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.

Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®

Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359

Text: TIPS to 66746

Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com

Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE

• The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.

Click here for a listing of non-school community resources available to Penn students and families by businesses area organizations.

Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to view the pdfs on this page. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit Adobe’s website, at this link http://www.get.adobe.com/reader/www.get.adobe.com/reader/, to download your free version. Or you can stop by the Educational Services Center at 55900 Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka to pick up a copy.

The Writers’ Guild is a group of students who love creative writing in all of its forms-short stories, flash fiction, poems, fanfiction. We meet in order to foster creativity and share our work with each other. We trade ideas, techniques, and offer feedback in a supportive environment. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20, after school in Room 239 until 4:15 p.m.

The Random Acts of Kindness group will be meeting on Tuesday, March 26, from 3:30-4 p.m. in Room 104. Bring your friends and your ideas. Hope to see everyone there!

PLANT Club meets on Thursdays after school in the greenhouse. Please join us - no experience needed!

Science Academic Super Bowl meets every Wednesday from 3:30-4 p.m. in Room 266 (enter through the Fitness Center) in Mrs Tiebout’s Room.

Come learn science trivia from the 80’s and 90’s and compete against other schools in the spring. Everyone is welcome!

Science National Honor Society's will meet on the first Monday of the month, at 3:30 p.m. in Mrs. Tiebout's room, Room 266.

There will be volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Anyone enrolled in Honors or AP Science with a 3.5 in Science and an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater is welcome to join!

Interested in helping children with cancer?

Join Kingsmen Against Cancer to help make baskets, cards, blankets and more!

Email kwatts@phm.k12.in.us for more information. Help make an impact in children’s lives one smile at a time!

All students interested in joining the Speech and Debate team should stop by Coach Starkweather's Room 192 for information.

Check the website for information: https://www.pennspeechanddebate.com/

Follow Kingsmen Court !!!

Instagram: @pennkingsmencourt

Twitter: @courtkingsmen

E-mail us with any questions @penn-kingsmen-court-grp@phm.k12.in.us

If students want to meet with a Kingsmen Tutor for academic assistance, they need to see their counselor for a pass.

Click here for the Counseling Center Staff Directory and contact information.

Click here for the current scholarship list.

Penn Athletic All-Sports Passes are on Sale!

Spring Sports are fast approaching. All-Sports passes for the Spring are now on sale; adult All-Sports passes are $40 and student All-Sports passes are $20. Please use the link below to purchase. Contact Heather Nania - hnania@phm.k12.in.us - for information.

https://phmschools.hometownticketing.com

Speed training for all athletes is every Thursday from 7:30-8:05 a.m. Enter through Door G.

Be ready to compete!

Student-Athletes who are getting picked up at the main Penn High School building must be picked up at Door D after practices.

Parents/Guardians are asked not to pick up student-athletes at Door E due to safety concerns.

Anyone interested in participating in athletics or a club must complete the online registration at https://www.registermyathlete.com/. Click here for the Code of Conduct.

Penn PTO is a group of devoted parents and volunteers who work hand-in-hand with administration to support our students, staff and teachers through events that bring together community and show appreciation.

Click here for information.

The PTO provides grants to our teachers, clubs and student groups.

We also coordinate Snowball (an event your student will not want to miss), teacher appreciation week and monthly appreciation events for teachers and staff, as well as organizing and funding special events.

We have meetings once a month and would love for you to join us and learn more. Please email pennhspto@gmail.com to be added to our meeting invite list for a virtual meeting option or check the calendar and join us in person.

• PTO Officers + Chairs

• President – Jessica Saros
• Vice President – Julia Johnson

• Co-Vice President – Shadia Perkins

• Treasurer – Kelley Wassner
• Secretary – Aubrey Saros
• Volunteer Coordinator – Barb Zuidema
• Teacher Appreciation (Monthly Chairperson) – Nabeela Gill *Officers will assist on these events, as needed, and will be responsible for the May, weeklong teacher appreciation festivities
• Snowball Chairs – Shawn + Jessica Saros
• Social Media Chair – Zaina Arain

The designated student morning drop-off at Penn High School is in the Jefferson Rd. Student Parking Lot (south of the football practice field). All entrances will open for students at 8:05 unless there is a previously scheduled appointment. Students must then report to door A.

The designated after-school student pick-up areas include the Jefferson Rd. Staff Parking Lot and the Jefferson Rd. Student Parking lot. Left turns are not allowed into the Jefferson Rd. Staff Parking Lot.

Click on the following links for IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION:

School Messenger, the alert notification service: https://www.phmschools.org/parents/schoolmessenger

Parent FAQ on Emergency Preparedness:

https://www.phmschools.org/school-emergency-frequently-asked-questions

12th-grade Immunization Requirements:

https://www.phmschools.org/parents/12th-grade-immunization-requirements

All parents and guardians are encouraged to review Skyward information for your student. General directions are listed below to access Skyward. Please take some time to review student progress and encourage your student to develop a plan for any missing work as we get ready to start the school year.

Email: srgaliher@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://penn.phmschools.org/
Phone: 574-258-9503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennHighSchool/
Twitter: @SeanGaliher