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 Association worked collaboratively with the District Administration to make these calendar changes.

Indiana law requires schools to be in session for 180 days each year. If necessary, P-H-M can utilize up to three weather-related eLearning days, as permitted under Indiana law (HB-1093). If additional makeup days are needed, they will be added to the end of the school year, following the new last student day, Thursday, June 5, 2025. Currently, no eLearning days have been called.

The new 2024-2025 school year calendar is posted on the P-H-M website, click here to view the updated calendar.

Horizon Elementary teachers and staff received exciting news today as Jennifer Turnblom, Executive Director of the PHM Education Foundation (PHMEF), visited classrooms to announce grant awards for two innovative projects.

The first stop was Ally Schmidt’s room, where Ms. Turnblom presented a check for $329.00 to support the creation of a Foreign Language Club. The grant will fund the purchase of the curriculum, designed for elementary students, that will help get them start with foreign languages. 

Next, Ms. Turnblom visited Sue Roberts and Emily Cornett to deliver a check for $7,169.00 to fund a book vending machine for the school! The vending machine will serve as part of an incentive program encouraging literacy. Students will earn tokens to use in selecting books, which they can keep as a reward for their efforts. The vending machine, featuring PHMEF branding, will be placed prominently in the school’s library or lobby, providing a fun and engaging way to promote reading.

Both grants highlight Horizon Elementary’s commitment to enhancing student learning and engagement through innovative programming, made possible with the support of PHMEF. Congratulations to the grant recipients!

Thank you to EVERYONE who came to the 2024 Homecoming Parade and Football game. It was a terrific time not only for the Penn students, but also for the entire community.

The Parade, Expo, Fun Zone, Food Trucks and Fireworks were all bigger and better than ever.

After the game was over, the fans in attendance were treated to a fireworks show set to music!

There are three photo galleries below, one of the parade floats and participants, one of the parade spectators and one of the fun zone and expo. Take a look and we’ll see you in 2025!

Parade Floats

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Parade Spectators

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Fun Zone & Expo

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Registration for the Girls Basketball Youth League will take place at Penn High School on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please enter Door “D”.

This league is designed for girls in grades 3rd – 8th who live within the P-H-M District Boundaries.

Visit the PDFs posted below for information on how to register, dates/times/locations and cost.

CLICK HERE for complete league registration information.

CLICK HERE for important dates. 

Horizon Elementary rolled out the red carpet, complete with a “Big Top” for their circus theme to welcome students back for the new school year.

The reason for the circus welcome back is because the theme of this school year is “Reading is the ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth.” The idea is to show students that reading for fun can take students anywhere they want to go!

Students were greeted by a ringmaster, strongman and a stilt walker, all adding to the festive atmosphere. The highlight of the morning came when 4th Grade teacher Julia Rulli amazed her students with her incredible acrobatic skills, leaving students and staff in awe.

Horizon’s creative approach aims to make learning an exciting adventure from day one. Don’t miss the video of the event, especially Rulli’s performance! 🎪🤸‍♀️ #PHMExcellence

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Horizon teacher Mr. Jon West led a school-wide dance to the song “Happy” on the last day of school, watch below!

Students in Julia Rulli’s fourth-grade class have achieved an extraordinary milestone by becoming published authors! 

The students’ poems, created during their February poetry unit, focus on the theme of love—specifically, a general love towards people and the importance of every individual. Click to get more details on the background of this project. The collection of these heartfelt poems has been compiled into a book that is available for purchase.

To celebrate this achievement, Ms. Rulli planned a book signing party where students were afforded the opportunity, if they so chose, to read their poems for the class and the invited family members that were in attendance. 

Take a look at more photos below!

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The “Running is Elementary” program wrapped up its 2024 season with the main race at Elm Road Elementary School yesterday. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 4th and 5th grade students, both boys and girls, who competed in a 1-mile course that tested their endurance and speed.

The annual program, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles among elementary school students, brought together participants from various schools in the area. 

Parents and teachers cheered from the sidelines as students dashed toward the finish line, each striving to put forth their best effort. The event not only highlighted the physical capabilities of the students but also emphasized the importance of physical education in the school curriculum.

The “Running is Elementary” program has been a key event in the community’s calendar for the last 15 years, fostering a sense of unity and encouraging children to adopt active lifestyles. Special thanks to the P-H-M Education Foundation for making it possible! 

4th Grade Girls

• Praire Vista 6:24
• Horizon 7:14
• Elm Road 7:15

4th Grade Boys

• Northpoint 6:08
• Meadow’s Edge 6:22
• Northpoint 6:50

5th Grade Girls

• Bittersweet 6:42
• Horizon 6:59
• Meadow’s Edge 7:03

5th Grade Boys

• Prairie Vista 6:07
• Mary Frank 6:11
• Horizon 6:12

We are thrilled to announce that the P-H-M Education Foundation is providing funding for the 15th annual Running is Elementary program!

SAVE THE DATE!  The date is May 6 (Rain Date May 8).

All P-H-M 4th & 5th grade students are invited to participate.  Students will practice at their home schools with the culminating run at Elm Road Elementary School.

More details will follow so be on the lookout for communication regarding signups. 

Take a look at the video below to see how fun and exciting it is!