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ParentSquare2024 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.
2024 First Day Photo Gallery
We are so excited to have everyone back at school, please view the photo gallery below to see some “First Day of School Smiles!”
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!
2023 Instrument Selection Night – Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14
Grissom
Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is nationally recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” offering choir, band and orchestra at Schmucker, Discovery and Grissom Middle Schools.
Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2023 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!
In order to join 6th grade band or orchestra, students must select an instrument that they will learn throughout their time in their chosen class. Our Instrument Selection Nights are designed with the intention of helping your child make this decision.
At “Instrument Selection Night,” a music professional will be available to give students advice about which instrument may be best suited for them. They will be allowed to “try out” instruments from various instrument groups. Click here to visit the expansive website with more details on on Instrument Selection Night.
You will sign up for an appointment at one of our Instrument Selection Nights. Try to sign up at the middle school where your child will attend. If those dates do not work, you may sign up for one of the other nights. Click here to sign up.
Click here to download a PDF that provides more information on PHM Band and Orchestra.
PHM Schools Polling Locations on Nov. 8
Pie for Pi Day!
When written numerically, March 14th is 3.14. That also happens to be the beginning of Pi, the infinite number that is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle.
Confused? Then ask a 5th grader for an explanation!
Our 5th grade Eagles did several lessons throughout today to explain the concept.
They made bracelets with beads representing 3.14159265359, they did poetry based on Pi and of course, they ate pie!
The pie wasn’t just a treat, pies are circles so that went along with the theme of circumference and diameter.
Photos are below, take a look!
2022 Middle School Instrument Selection Night
Discovery
Tuesday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 23
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Schmucker
Monday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 1
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Grissom
Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is nationally recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education” offering choir, band and orchestra at Schmucker, Discovery and Grissom Middle Schools.
Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2022 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!
At “Instrument Selection Night,” a music professional will be available to give students advice about which instrument may be best suited for them. They will be allowed to “try out” instruments from various instrument groups. Click here to download, view and print more information on Instrument Selection Night.
In order to join 6th grade band or orchestra, students must select an instrument that they will learn, practice and perform for the school year. Click this link to sign-up for your appointment at your designated school and date.