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We’re happy to introduce P-H-M bus driver Marisa VanDeventer as the Culver’s Bus Driver of the Month for March 2025! 🚌🏅 Marisa has been a dedicated driver for Penn-Harris-Madison schools since 2010. Known for her reliability and strong work ethic, she rarely misses a day of work. Her calm, friendly demeanor and positive attitude make her well-liked by both students and parents. As a P-H-M ...

Horizon's two Vex Robotics Teams, Suns of Innovation and Horizon Bark Bots, competed at the State Championship in Indianapolis March 22nd. Indiana's competition has the most competitors than any other state with 2,000 teams. Horizon's two teams finished in the Top 100. The Suns of Innovation finished 71st and the Horizon Bark Bots finished 74th. The teacher coaches were Jeff Hardman, Steve Farthing and Craig ...

It was a clean sweep for Northpoint at P-H-M’s at this year's Elementary Spell Bowl--with the 5th grade team earning a perfect score! Click here to see the photo gallery below. The annual event, held March 25th at Penn High School, is a competition between 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student teams from all 11 elementary schools compete. The number of points between the placing ...

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 ...

Exciting news for Horizon Elementary students! Today, Mrs. Roberts’ 2nd-grade class had the special honor of unveiling Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine—a brand-new addition to the school library that is designed to encourage a love of reading. The book vending machine is part of an innovative literacy incentive program, where students earn special tokens that can be used to “purchase” a book from the machine. The ...

Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2024 has the opportunity to join an instrumental music class, which includes either band or orchestra. “Instrument Selection Night” is when students and families get to make their choice! Fifth graders at Northpoint, Mary Frank, and Horizon Elementary Schools will attend Discovery Middle School for ...

Due to the absence of local, state, or national elections on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, all P-H-M schools will be in session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. P-H-M will no longer have a Recess Day on this date. As a result, the last day of school for students will now be Thursday, June 5, 2025. This is one day earlier than previously scheduled. P-H-M Teachers ...

DATE: Saturday, January 11, 2025 TIMES: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (PreK & Kindergarten, 10:00-12:00) *Registration Check-in, 9:45 a.m. LOCATION: Penn High School Fitness Center (Door G) COST: $40 (PreK & Kindergarten) $50 (1st - 8th grades) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Payment due by Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Late registration could result in no t-shirt. Payments should be sent to Penn High School Athletics - ...

The P-H-M Education Foundation is proud to support teachers and students by funding innovative classroom grants that enrich learning experiences beyond the school district’s budget. From small purchases under $100 to larger projects exceeding $1,000, every grant enhances classrooms in meaningful ways. Click here to read about Education Foundation Grants and to see the full list of winners, or read the recap below. Total Grants ...

Saturday, March 1, 2025 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. at 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 17 - deadline is Friday, February 14, https://bit.ly/BooksandBots Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade ...