ParentSquarePHM Education Foundation Awards Grants to Horizon!
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!
2024 Homecoming Recap
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
Parade Spectators
Fun Zone & Expo
Homecoming 2024 Details
Friday, October 4, 2024
Family Fun Zone
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Jordan Automotive Group Baseball Stadium
• What: Bounce Houses, Gaga Ball, Obstacle Courses, 22 ft slide and more!
• The Family Fun Zone is Free thanks to Fun Zone Sponsors Gary and Tammy Fox
Vendor Expo
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: First Base Side of the Jordan Automotive Group Baseball Stadium
• What: Tables with vendors sharing valuable information & Free “Go Penn” temporary tattoos for all Kingsmen and future Kingsmen!
Food Trucks
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Varies
• Location: North End of Penn High School Parking Lots
• What: Get dinner or a snack from a varity of delicious local food trucks!
Homecoming Parade
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Wraps around the rear of Schmucker Middle School, Left turn onto Bittersweet Road, Right turn past Penn Student Parking (See Map)
• What: Each P-H-M Elementary and Middle school will be marching as well as floats created by a varity of Penn High School sports, clubs and students groups. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite float at the Expo!
Football Game
• What: Penn vs Elkhart
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $6 in advance (online or high school students may purchase in the Penn Athletic Office until 8 a.m. on Friday) $7 at the gate (or after 8 a.m. in the Penn Athletic Office)
Any elementary student or younger, who attends with a paying adult, is free! (Ex. 1 paying parent with 3 elementary children, all 3 children are free)
• Location: Everwise Freed Field
• Click for facility Rules to Remember
Parking
• Cost: $3 to park in lots around Penn High School (See Map)
All money raised through parking supports the Penn High School Band Boosters
• Cost: Free to park in Schmucker, Pennway, Baseball and softball lots (See Map)
Families are encouraged to arrive early to allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the events
Fireworks
• Time: TBD – After Football Game
• Location: Everwise Freed Field
• What: Spectacular firework’s show to end the evening
Click Map to Expand
Saturday, October 5, 2024
“An Enchanted Evening” Homecoming Dance
• Time: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Location: Everwise Freed Field & Yeoman Family Plaza
• Cost: $25 Per Ticket
• Purchase Tickets Here
• What: An Enchanted Evening for PHS students! Great music, games, and food! Plus, new addition of a 360 -degree videography photo booth!
October 1-7, 2024
Silent Auction
• Beginning October 1st, bid on a variety of items compliments of our community partners
• Click Here for Silent Auction
• All proceeds benefit the P-H-M Education Foundation
For sponsorship opportunities or other information, please reach out to Jen Turnblom jturnblom@phmef.org
Rules to Remember:
- No reentry; once you leave, you are not allowed back in.
- No outside food or beverages, no insulated cups
- No backpacks
- Diaper bags & large women’s purses are allowed
- Penn does not have a clear bag policy
- No electronic noise makers
- No Footballs or Beach Balls
- No weapons of any kind
- No alcohol
- No Smoking/Vaping products of any kind. All PHM school property is smoke free.
- No open flames at private tailgating
Girls Basketball Youth League Sign-ups September 8th, 12 p.m.
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.
Reading is the ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth!
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
“Happy” Flash Mob Ends School Year in Style!
Horizon teacher Mr. Jon West led a school-wide dance to the song “Happy” on the last day of school, watch below!
4th Grade Students Celebrate Becoming Published Authors
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!
Running is Elementary 2024 is in the Books!
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
Running is Elementary Date Announced, May 6, 2024
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!
Horizon Celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Third grade students got into the Holiday Spirit with their performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” directed by Mr. Jon West.
This 30-minute stage adaptation of the classic animated TV special featured Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and the gang discovering the true meaning of Christmas
These talented young actors, with infectious enthusiasm, brought the Peanuts gang to life, spreading holiday cheer to a captivated audience of parents, teachers, and fellow students.
