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Fifth-grade students at Elm Road Elementary transported their audience back in time with a performance of American Revolution: 1763-1789 on Thursday, February 13. Just days before Presidents' Day, the students took on the roles of historical figures and everyday colonists, bringing the birth of the United States to life through music, drama, and storytelling. The production highlighted key moments in American history, from the fiery ...

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 Elm Road, Meadow’s Edge, Madison, and Moran Elementary Schools will attend Grissom Middle ...

Fourth and fifth-grade students from Bittersweet, Elm Road, Mary Frank, Meadow's Edge, and Northpoint elementary schools recently enjoyed a musical demonstration by the Penn High School Symphonic Orchestra. This event offered the elementary students an exciting glimpse into what musical instruments may be in their future. The demonstration began with a slow, moving piece before transitioning into a showcase of individual instruments. Penn orchestra members ...

Elm Road Elementary celebrated a significant milestone today—the 90th day of school, marking the halfway point of the academic year. Dubbed "Halfway There Day" in honor of the Bon Jovi classic "Livin' on a Prayer," the event featured a special concert by Jason Sapen, a member of the band Blammo. Jason brought high energy to the celebration, performing hits like "Livin' on a Prayer," "Shake ...

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 ...

Elm Road students and staff came together for a joyful sing-a-long assembly to celebrate the holiday season. The event featured a selection of classic Christmas and holiday songs that had everyone singing along with cheer. Adding a fun twist, the students used kazoos to accompany their singing, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. A special highlight of the event was a performance by the Elm ...

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 ...

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 - ...

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 ...

Students took ILEARN in the Spring. The students' results are more than just a reflection on how well they know and retained what they learned in a particular subject area. Teachers work very hard to help their students review and retain the knowledge, and when necessary interventionist educators use RtI (Response to Intervention) tools. The Fall 2024 P-H-M Teacher Impact Awards are given to educators ...