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2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Penn High School for P-H-M students K - 5th grade FREE! There is no cost for this event, but registration is required and limited. REGISTRATION: Opens January 16 - deadline is Friday, February 13, bit.ly/BooksandBots2026 Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade to ...
Vex Robotics Build. Program. Drive. State Qualifiers Suns of Innovation

Vex Robotics Team Qualifies for State Championships

The Vex Robotics State Qualifiers were held at John Young Middle School on Monday, December 8. One of Horizon's teams, Suns of Innovation, qualified for the State Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in March. Congratulations to Vex Robotics Coach Jeffrey Hardman and students ...

Horizon Awarded More Than $3,100 in Education Foundation Grant

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Horizon was fortunate to receive $3,171.99 in grant dollars! Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects to ...
Jen Smoker

P-H-M Board of School Trustees Appoints Jen Smoker to Fill Penn Township Seat

The Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees voted unanimously this morning to appoint Mrs. Jennifer (Jen) Smoker to fill the Penn Township Seat #1 vacancy created by the resignation of Matthew Chaffee in early October. A long-time resident and active community volunteer, Mrs. Smoker is a dedicated P-H-M parent of four children attending district schools. Her service and advocacy for students and staff have been felt ...

Horizon Show Choir Performs Spooktacular Halloween Set

Our Show Choir got into the Halloween spirit this morning with a fun and festive performance for students and staff. Dressed in themed attire, the choir filled the gym with spooky energy as they performed a medley of Halloween songs. From classic favorites to playful seasonal tunes, the songs brought plenty of smiles and applause from the audience. 🎥 Watch a short highlight video of ...