Guardsman Gazette

P-H-M Lead School Psychologist Mike Manis, Ed.S. was recently recognized by the Indiana Association of School Psychologists (IASP) and was named 2023 Indiana School Psychologist of the Year! Manis partnered with IASP, Representative Mike Karickhoff (R-30), and P-H-M School Board Member Clare Roach on a State bill that adds a school psychologist as a qualified provider for purposes of the Medicaid program. Mike is seen in this picture with Rep. Karickhoff and a representative of Indiana School Boards Association. Board Member Roach was honored with the Friend of School Psychology Award. For more information on what Manis and Roach's means for P-H-M students and families. Click here.

Monday, October 9

• 4:00 - Boys Basketball Practice
• 4:30 - PTO Meeting in the IMC
• 7:00 - School Board Meeting @ Horizon Elementary

Tuesday, October 10

• Hacienda Restaurant Night (100 Center)
• 4:00 - Boys Basketball Practice
• 4:00 - Lego League/Robotics
• 7:00 - Fall Sports Celebration

Wednesday, October 11

• 4:00 - Boys Basketball Practice
• 4:00 - Lego League/ Robotics

Thursday, October 12

• 4:00 - Boys Basketball Practice
• 6:00 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting

Friday, October 13

• 4:00 - Boys Basketball Practice
• 4:00 - Lego League/ Robotics
• 7:00 - Community Open Gym

Dear GMS Families-

The Grissom 2023-2024 Yearbook is on sale now. You can order today with this online order form.

Our yearbooks capture the full year which means they go to print in early June and your student will be able to pick their yearbook up at the start of the new school year. This timeline allows us to include all those special moments like Track and Field season, spring concerts, and our end of year celebrations.

Order your yearbook today!

Ashley Kelver

Hearing screenings for 7th grade are scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th. Parents and guardians will only be notified if their child does not pass their hearing rescreen. If you have any questions regarding screenings, please reach out to the Health Office at 574.968.9628 or jshuppert@phm.k12.in.us.

7th & 8th Grade Winter Cheer Tryouts

Dates: October 10, 12, and 13 (must attend all days of tryouts)

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Must be completed before the first day of tryouts:

• A sports physical turned in for this school year.

• Register at www.registermyathlete.com

• Two teacher evaluations complete. Email Coach McCuddy for the link.

Email with Questions:

- Coach McCuddy (amccuddy@phm.k12.in.us)

- Athletic Director Sarah Ormsby (sormsby@phm.k12.in.us)

Congratulations to Mr. Kelver who was presented with a PHM Impact Award for his amazing growth during the 2022-2023 school year! Mr. Kelver had the highest growth class section in 8th grade ELA across PHM! Mr. Kelver's Language Arts class went from 8% proficiency at the beginning of the year to 75% proficiency on ILEARN!