Here is a schedule of upcoming dates for Fall 2018.  This was mailed home to all students with their report cards at the beginning of summer.  

If you are a hard worker, a team player, and want to get better at basketball, Penn Girls Basketball coach invites you to join the Penn Community Junior & Senior Girls Basketball family and be a part of a winning tradition.

This community-sponsored AAU league is developed for the Penn-Harris-Madison Communities and has been given permission to be named the Penn Community Girls Basketball League. 

The “Junior” League is open to girls in grades 3-6 . The “Senior” League is open to grades 7 & 8.

Sign-ups are Sunday, August 26 th in the Penn Arena from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Registering on time is essential to the organization of the league. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed for signing up after August 26. No sign-ups will be accepted after Friday, August 31. No refunds will be given after league begins.

All practices and games will be held in school facilities within the Penn-Harris-Madison district. All games will be played on Sundays.

Game Times are:

• 3rd & 4th grade league: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• 5th & 6th grade league: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• 7th & 8th grade league: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. & 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
   

The league will begin on September 9 th for ALL age groups. The “Junior” League will end on November 11 for grades 3- 6 and no tournament will take place.

The “Senior” League will end on November 18 th with an all day shootout.

Click to download information and sign-up forms for the “Junior” League (grades 3-6).

Click here to download information and sign-up forms for the “Senior” League (grades 7 & 8).

The yearbook staff comes together for a common purpose: to create the yearbook students want to read! It takes a lot of planning and preparation to produce a fun yearbook that is full of creative ideas.

In order to be considered to be a member of the yearbook staff application part 1 and part 2 must be turned in to Mrs. Ward by 4:00 PM on Friday, August 31st– no exceptions.  Click Here for the application. 

Please understand that the yearbook club is a COMMITMENT. You are expected to be responsible, on time, dependable, hard working, available to attend school sports and activities, and to meet before or after school to meet deadlines. It is a bonus to have a smartphone for taking pictures or a digital camera but it is not required. You will be required to have a flash drive for saving and sharing photos you take.

Yesterday afternoon we were able to celebrate three of Discovery’s finest educators.  These three women are about to begin a new chapter and we wish them nothing but the best for their retirement.  

Mary Keller has been with Discovery since 2002 and has 18 total years with PHM. 

Mary Ann Saoud has been with Discovery since 1996 and has 26 years total with PHM.

Sandy Zane has been with Discovery since 2008 and has 28 years total with PHM.

Thank you for your dedication to all the students who were able to have you in the classroom.  

Discovery will miss you and we hope that you will stay in touch and visit.  

These students were recipients of the PTO-sponsored AIM High Rewards Program.  Discovery students have the opportunity to collect teacher signatures on an Archer Card.  The teacher signs the card when they witness a student with positive behavior, completing a good deed, or any other action that truly encompasses the school mission.  These completed Archer cards can be used for different incentives through out the school year.  Today students placed their full cards in the raffle bin.  Mr. Kauffman selected winners at random and announced their names during WDMS.  

Campers will have the opportunity to learn from Kingsmen and University of Notre Dame alum Austin Torres at the upcoming Kingsmen Basektball Day Camp!  

After a great career at Notre Dame, Austin is giving back to Penn High School and Penn-Harris-Madison Schools by passing on his knowledge to younger players. Austin will be will be a lead instructor at the Kingsmen Day Camp June 11th -15th.

The camp is for boys currently in grades 4-8th grade. Registrations are still being accepted up until the first day of camp.  Click here to register online or to download and print a pdf flier.

Click to check out the full list of other Kingsmen Athletic Camps being offered this summer.

Penn High School was proud to have 17 students earn valedictorian honors and two students earn salutatorian honors for the Class of 2018 during Commencement held on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Of those 19 total students achieving these honors, 12 of them attended Discovery Middle School!

Valedictorians

NICHOLAS CASETTI

Nicholas attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Nicholas’s college plans are to attend Purdue University and study Chemical Engineering. He plans to then use his degree to launch a career in Entrepreneurship.

While at Penn, Nicholas was involved in many activities such as Debate, TEAMS, Tennis, National AP Scholar, Indiana Academic All-Star, National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Academic All-State.

MARGARET FINNESSY

Margaret attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Margaret plans on attending Northwestern University and majoring in Biological Science.

While at Penn, Margaret’s activities, honors and team memberships included Swim Team, Spell Bowl, Habitat for humanity, Kingsmen Against Cancer and National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

KENDRA FUELLING

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Kendra attended both Mary Frank Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Kendra’s college plans are to attend Purdue University and then pursue a career as a Veterinarian.

While attending Penn, Kendra’s activities, honors and team memberships included Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Marching Band (Section Leader in Pit), and Orchestra.

KRISTINE HOCKER

Kristine attended both Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Kristine’s college plans are to attend MIT to study Neuroscience and Philosophy. After college she will pursue a career as a Neuroscientist.

While attending Penn, Kristine’s activities, honors and team memberships included playing viola in the Symphonic Orchestra, Freshmen Mentor, Kingsmen Tutor, National Merit Finalist, French Club and Key Club.

MORGAN JANKOWSKI

Morgan attended St. Pius X Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Morgan plans on attending Indiana University and double majoring in Ballet and Business. Her career plan is to become a professional Ballet dancer.

While attending Penn, Morgan’s activities, honors and team memberships included Wells Scholar at Indiana University, National Merit Commended Scholar, DECA Business Club, French Club Vice-President and Dancer at Ballet in Chicago.

VERONICA KIRGIOS

Veronica attended Northpoint Elementary and Discovery Middle School.

Veronica’s college plans are to attend the University of Notre Dame, and major in Mathematics, Political Science and Linguistics. Her career plan is to be a Political Science Statistical Researcher to aid in policy-making in the U.S.

While attending Penn, Veronica’s activities, honors and team memberships include GSA, Kingsmen Court, Varsity Lacrosse Captain, March for Our Lives organizer, Commended National Merit Scholar, Indiana Outstanding High School Student of Spanish Award and Volunteer at LaCasa de Amistad.

  SYBIL KURIAN

Sybil attended St. Thomas Elementary and Discovery Middle School. 

Sybil’s college plans are to attend Trine University and major in Exercise Science. Her career plan is to obtain a PhD in Physical Therapy and work at a Veterans Hospital.

While attending Penn, Sybil’s activities, honors and team memberships include Cross Country, Track, Student Council, Freshmen Mentor and Volunteer at Hospital.

MAHEERA SIDDIQUE

Maheera attended Sunrise Academy and Mary Frank Elementary, and Discovery Middle School.

Maheera’s college plan is to attend Indiana University and major in Political Science and Linguistics. Her career plan is to be a diplomat for the United States or a representative for the United States.

While attending Penn, Maheera’s activities, honors and team memberships included Key Club, Model United Nations, Dream Commission Society, Kingsmen Court and Freshmen Mentor.

MACKENZIE WOOD

Mackenzie attended Horizon and Northpoint Elementary Schools, and Discovery Middle School.

Mackenzie’s college plans are to attend Northwestern University and study Computer Engineering. Her career plan is to play professional soccer and represent our country on the U.S. National Team.

While attending Penn, Mackenzie’s activities, honors and team memberships included attending the U.S. Women’s National Training Camp in 2016 and 2018, attended U.S. Soccer id2 Camp in 2016, Team Captain for Penn Girls Soccer, attended All-American game in 2017, Indiana Career Goalkeeper Shutout Record for IHSAA, National Honor Society and Soccer & Hospital Volunteer.

RENEE YASEEN

Renee attended Walt Disney and Northpoint Elementary Schools, and Discovery Middle School.

Renee’s college plans are to attend the University of Notre Dame, and study International Economics and Arabic Language. Her career plan is to become a lawyer.

While attending Penn, Renee’s activities, honors and team memberships included Debate Team Captain, National Honor Society President, Model United Nations Executive, Choir, Jazz, Kingsmen Court, Natural Helpers and National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

Salutatorian

LAUREN FRANK

Lauren attended Trinity East Elementary (Washington, Pa.) and Discovery Middle School.

Lauren’s college plans are to attend Butler University and major in Health & Sciences and Physician’s Assistant. She will pursue a career as a Physician’s Assistant in Northern Indiana.

While attending Penn, Lauren’s activities, honors and tam memberships included Cross Country All-State, Track State Qualifier and Academic All-State, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Freshmen Mentor, DECA State Qualifier and National Honor Society.

Click to read more points of pride from the Class of 2018.

The Food Service Department of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program for Summer 2018.

FREE MEALS will be available to children 18 years of age and under, or persons more than 18 who are determined by a state or local public education agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in a public or non-profit private school program established for the mentally or physically disabled. 

The program will operate Monday through Friday. All sites will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Please click here for more information and a complete list of sites and dates.

The annual P-H-M Employee & Retiree Recognition Dinner was held Tuesday, May 15. Service Awards were given to employees who have dedicated 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years of service to Penn-Harris-Madison. 

These Discovery employees were recognized for their years of service with P-H-M:

• Brenda Schlemmer, 35 years of service
• Anita Weaver, 25 years of service
• Terry Arter, 20 years of service
• Michelle Furnas, 20 years of service
• Lori Heller, 20 years of service
• James Howard, 20 years of service
• Troy Kauffman, 20 years of service
• Jennifer Graybill, 10 years of service

Click here for a full list of this year’s Service Award employees. 

This year 47 faithful and dedicated P-H-M teachers and staff members also retired, including these Discovery employees:

• Food Service employee Barbara Bailey, retiring after 24 years
• Resource Teacher Mary Keller, retiring after 18 years (click to read retirement reflection)
• Teacher Mary Ann Saoud, retiring after 26 years (click to read retirement reflection)
• Sandra Vanslager Zane, Teacher, retiring after 28 years (click to read retirement reflection)
   

Those that attended the dinner were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker and School Board President Chris Riley.

Click here to view the full photo gallery of Service Award Winners and Retirees.

We thank all our employees for their years of faithful service to P-H-M students and families!

ATTN PARENTS!

We have just 42 yearbooks left for purchase.  They will be distributed on June 4th.

Online sales end on May 30th at 11:59pm.  We sold out last year. First come, first serve.  If your order is placed AFTER we sell out, your credit card will be refunded.

Click here to place yearbook order.