Discovery Middle School’s band, orchestra, and choir came together today, December 17, 2025, for a combined holiday concert.

The daytime concert was presented for fellow students and highlighted a variety of seasonal selections The event showcased the collaboration between the music groups and reflected the skills students have developed through their work this semester.

The celebration continues tonight with an evening performance for family and friends, giving the Discovery community another opportunity to enjoy the holiday concert and support Discovery’s music programs.

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Discovery Middle School kicked off its annual “One Book, One School” program with a scavenger hunt that sent Archers all over the building in search of clues. The friendly competition added energy to the day and helped set the tone for a schoolwide culture of reading.

This year, all 6th through 8th graders are reading Bloom (The Overthrow) by Kenneth Oppel. Described by The New York Times as “the perfect book right now for young readers searching for hope, strength, inspiration — and just a little horticultural havoc,” Bloom is the first book in a fast-paced action-thriller trilogy.

The story begins in an unexpected way: with rain that carries mysterious seeds. Those seeds sprout overnight and spread rapidly, taking over fields, homes, and streets. The plants release toxic pollen and even form pods that can swallow animals and people. While the invasion seems unstoppable, three students: Anaya, Petra, and Seth, discover they might hold the key to fighting back. Their unique allergies appear to make them immune, and the race is on to understand why as the threat continues to grow.

The “One Book, One School” initiative encourages shared reading experiences, promotes discussion, and builds community across grade levels. With a thrilling book selection and an active kickoff, Discovery is well on its way to another successful year of reading together. 

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Seventh grade students at Discovery Middle School are gaining important, real-world skills through their Wellness classes by learning how to perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

As part of the unit, students were taught proper CPR techniques, including how to administer chest compressions and rescue breaths. They then practiced on both adult and infant training dummies to simulate real-life scenarios.

In addition to CPR, students also learned how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, a critical skill used to help someone who is choking.

Through this hands-on learning experience, Discovery’s 7th graders are building confidence and understanding the importance of acting quickly and safely in emergency situations—valuable skills that could one day help save a life.

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P-H-M’s Annual Community Tailgate is a long-standing tradition that brings families, students, staff, and community members together to show their Penn pride. The event is held before the Penn Football home opener and is a chance for everyone across the district to connect, celebrate, and support the Kingsmen.

This year’s home opener will be “The Backyard Brawl” against Mishawaka on Friday, August 29th, 2025. Click here for game ticket info.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. You must have a ticket to the football game to enter. Once inside the stadium head down to the white tents in the south end zone at the Yeoman Family Plaza.

Friday night marks the 67th meeting between Penn and Mishawaka. Penn leads the all-time series 49-16-1. 

Penn-Harris-Madison invites students, families, alumni, and community members to celebrate Homecoming 2025 on Friday, September 26, 2025 courtesy of the PHM Education Foundation.

The annual celebration includes the Homecoming Parade on Bittersweet Road in front of Penn High School, showcasing student groups, athletic teams, school clubs, and community organizations, followed by the Penn Kingsmen football game against South Bend Adams at Everwise Freed Field.

This is an event for the ENTIRE community and will have activities for people of all ages. Mark your calendars and plan to join in the fun! More details will be shared closer to the date.