Athletic Schedules
Student athletes must have a profile created on Register My Athlete, be signed up for that sport, and have an approved physical in order to participate.
FIRST Lego League Application
FLL Robotics: FIRST Lego League – Anyone can join, but this is not about playing with Legos. This is an academic competition, involving teamwork, research, creative problem-solving, and fun. You must fill out an application, and there is no guarantee to be on a team. See this website for more information on FLL.
The application is due by August 31st.
Athletics
Discovery Middle School is a proud member of the BIG 11 CONFERENCE
PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS
The following paperwork is required to participate in athletics at Discovery Middle School.
*IHSAA Physical (completed on the IHSAA form) pages 3 (IHSAA Physical) and 5 (Consent Form) only
- Required annually and MUST be dated on or after April 1st, 2026. (required a new physical every year)
- All forms must be completely filled out.
- Uploaded onto Register My Athlete (IHSAA Physical and Consent forms MUST be filled out completely and uploaded.)
*Aktivate (Register My Athlete) at www.registermyathlete.com
- Opens up for the new school year on June 1st, 2026
- Parents must go online to register their child for each sport their child is interested in participating in.
- All sections must be completed. (Electronic signatures and upload IHSAA Physical and Consent form)
- Status of Not Complete: Athletes can not participate in practices and events. (Items need to be completed)
- Status of Ready for Tryouts: Athletes can participate in practices and events, but still need to pay the transportation fee.
- Status of Complete: Athletes can participate in practices and events.
*Transportation Fee ($10.00 Per Sport)
- Payment is required once you make the team and before the first contest.
- Payment can be made online while registering or submitted to the Main Office. (Please mark the envelope with your child’s name, grade and team with checks payable to Discovery Middle School.)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to participate in the athletic programs at Discovery Middle School Students must be passing 5 out of 6 classes or 3 out of 3 if halftime. Grades will be checked at Progress Reports and End of Grading Period. If not met, students will sit out of competitions for 1 week, grades will be checked again. This will be done twice after the original date, after which your child will be removed from the team.
Athletic Start Dates and Coaches Contact information for 2026-2027 Season
Athletic Director: Scott Vandygriff
7th and 8th grade Fall cheer squad try-outs were in May of 2026 and that team’s roster is final.
| Sport | Start Date | Time | Location | Coach | Coach Email |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade Football | August 3 | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Outside South Field | Coach Schrader | jschrader@phm.k12.in.us |
| 8th Grade Football | August 3 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Outside South Field | Coach Hedrick | jhedrick@phm.k12.in.us |
| 7th Grade Girls Volleyball (Tryouts) | August 3 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Main Gym | Coach Freel | nfreel@phm.k12.in.us |
| 8th Grade Girls Volleyball (Tryouts) | August 3 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Main Gym | Coach Piotrowski | kpiotrowski@phm.k12.in.us |
| Cross Country (Grades 6–8) | August 12 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Outside Basketball Courts | Coach O’Malley | pomalley@phm.k12.in.us |
| Girls Winter Cheerleading (Grades 7–8, Tryouts) | TBD | 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Aux Gym | Coach Morrett | mmorrett1@phm.k12.in.us |
| 7th Grade Boys Basketball (Tryouts) | October 12 | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Main Gym | Coach Arter | tarter@phm.k12.in.us |
| 8th Grade Boys Basketball (Tryouts) | October 12 | 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Main Gym | Coach Sowders | csowders@phm.k12.in.us |
| Girls Wrestling (Grades 6–8) | October 12 | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM | Aux Gym | Coach Vandygriff | svandygriff@phm.k12.in.us |
| 7th Grade Girls Basketball (Tryouts) | December 14 | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Main Gym | Coach Arter | tarter@phm.k12.in.us |
| 8th Grade Girls Basketball (Tryouts) | December 14 | 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Main Gym | Coach Sowders | csowders@phm.k12.in.us |
| Boys Wrestling (Grades 6–8) | December 14 | 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Aux Gym | Coach Harper | charper@phm.k12.in.us |
| Boys Track and Field (Grades 7–8) | March 22 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Main Gym | Coach Sowders | csowders@phm.k12.in.us |
| Girls Track and Field (Grades 7–8) | March 22 | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Main Gym | Coach Metcalf | dmetcalf@phm.k12.in.us |
| Girls Fall Cheerleading (Grades 7–8, Tryouts) | TBD (Typically May) | 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Aux Gym | Coach Morrett | mmorrett1@phm.k12.in.us |
Participation
Athletes must have 8 practices in before they are allowed to participate in an athletic event. Athletes must be at school ½ day to participate in practices and events. (3 of 6 Periods)
Ticket Information
Ticket for regular season events:
Adults $5, and Seniors & K-12 Students: $3
Tickets will be purchased at the event gate
(cash only, no bills bigger than $20, and exact change preferred.)
Event Schedules
Click Here for Event Schedules (These are tentative and subject to change throughout the year.)
Discovery Athletic Entrances
ALL Indoor events will enter through Door E. Doors will not open until 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
Buses may park by Door E and then move to bus parking areas.
ALL football and track and field events: spectators entrance is different from team entrance. Buses may drop off near the team entrance, then move to the bus parking area.
ALL cross country events: spectators entrance is the walk way between the school and the football field. Buses may drop off near the walkway entrance, then move to the bus parking area.
*Remember we end school at 4PM and buses dismiss at 4:10 PM. The parking lot near Horizon is used for car riders right after school. Arriving before 4:15 PM could cause headaches for bus drivers.
♥️AEDs are located in the Concession Stand by the football field and outside the main gym, by the locker room hallway through door E.
Kingsmen Futures (lifting program and speed training)
Registration Opens in September and closes quickly. Limited spots available.
FOLLOW @PennStrength on X for Up to Date Information.
Contact mcates@phm.k12.in.us with any questions
WHO: Any Middle School Athlete, 6-8th grade enrolled at Schmucker, Grissom, or Discovery and registers in September. Limited number of students
WHAT: FUTURES Lifting Program (FREE to Penn Student Athletes)
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays Starting TBD for 2026-2027 from 7:30am to 8:15am
WHERE: Penn High School Weight Room. Enter Through Door G
WHO: Any Middle School Athlete, 6-8th grade enrolled at Schmucker, Grissom, or Discovery
WHAT: FUTURES Speed Training (FREE to Penn Student Athletes)
WHEN: Fridays Starting TBD for 2026-2027 from 7:30am to 8:15am
WHERE: Penn High School Thacker Fieldhouse
Buses will transport students back to Discovery for the regular school day.
One PENN, One TEAM, One GOAL
Click Here for Kingsmen Athletics Summer Camps
School Incident Report
The school incident report is to be completed within 30 minutes of any and all threats or code of conduct violations that involve any violations of the 5772 Weapons guidelines to include the possession of a firearm in or on school property, in or on property that is being used by a school for a school function, or on a school bus is a felony (I.C. 35-47-9-2) and is prohibited by Board policy. Possession includes storing the firearm in a personal vehicle while on school property. This prohibition applies to all students including those who have a personal protection permit to carry a handgun. The term “weapon” means any object which, in the manner in which it is used, is intended to be used, or is represented, is capable of inflicting serious bodily harm or property damage, as well as endangering the health and safety of persons. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, tasers, handguns, stun guns, guns of any type, including air and gas-powered guns (whether loaded or unloaded), knives, razors, clubs, electric weapons, chemical weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and destructive devices (bomb, incendiary, grenade, Molotov cocktail, rocket, with a propellant charge of more than four (4) ounces, etc.). Any student who has reason to believe that a person has or will violate this guideline shall report to the school principal or the supervisor of the activity immediately. The report should include as much detail as possible concerning the person(s) involved, the weapon, the location of the person(s), and how this information was obtained. Details of the incident must be included in the incident report to be shared with the Director of Communications.
Middle School Travel Opportunities
Bringing the world to students and students to the world!
Penn-Harris-Madison believes there is immense value in enhancing students’ understanding and comprehension of globalization and history through experiential learning opportunities. Annually, we offer one week trips to Washington, D.C. for 8th graders.
Qualified 7th and 8th grade students also have the opportunity for international travel. Typically a group comprised of 7th and 8th grade students from all three middle schools will visit Europe one summer and then Asia the next summer.
The safety of our students and staff is the number one priority for P-H-M, that is why we partner with the EF Educational Tours for our Asia and European trips. As our trusted educational partner, P-H-M has conducted numerous tours with EF. The company has more than 50 years of experience providing a 24/7 Tour Director who is able to connect with a local EF office present in 53 countries around the world.
Daily Schedule
Office Hours:
Discovery’s main office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10050 Brummitt Road Granger, IN 46530
Phone: (574) 674-6010
Fax: (574) 679-4214
Click here for Discovery’s Daily & 2-hour Delay Schedule.
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Virtual Tour of Discovery
Full Transcript
Speaker: Brandon King (Tour Guide)
Hello and welcome to the virtual tour of Discovery Middle School. My name is Brandon and I’ll be your tour guide. Whether you’re coming from North Point, Mary Frank, Horizon, or somewhere else, I hope this tour will be informative and interesting.
You will most likely arrive at school on the buses in the back parking lot, walk through the main bus door and into the commons, where you’ll begin navigating your first experience at Discovery.
This is the commons. Here, nearly every place in the school connects together. To the left of the large display on the wall is the cafeteria, but most people just call it the cafetorium.
This large room doubles as a cafeteria and an auditorium, hence the name. This is where you will eat lunch. For 6th graders, lunch will occur after third period. For 7th graders, after fourth period. And for 8th graders, after second period.
Each period, you will attend a different class for 55 minutes, then have 5 minutes to travel to your next class. There are 6 periods in a day. This is the lunch line. Here you can buy lunch if you decide not to bring it from home.
If you went to a PHM elementary school, any funds you currently have in your lunch account will be transferred to Discovery. Contact the main office to add money to your lunch account. Now let’s get back to the tour. The commons also connects to the gymnasiums, the music rooms, and the various offices, but we’ll get back to that later.
For now, let’s head up the stairs to the left of the bus door to reach the hallway that serves as the hub for upstairs activity. Remember, whether you’re going up or down the stairs, always take the right side to help with the flow of traffic.
In this upstairs area we’ve just reached, you can access the health labs and the sixth and seventh grade hallways. You can turn left to access the seventh grade hallway and turn right to access the sixth grade hallway. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to get to the eighth grade hallway later. We’ll use images of the sixth grade hallway as an example since the three grade hallways are set up mostly the same.
All the hallways are shaped like a half circle. This is a locker. There are three metal hooks on the walls for hanging backpacks and coats, as well as a metal shelf towards the top. You will leave your backpack and most of your textbooks in your locker during the day, and you can pick up needed textbooks from your locker during the five-minute passing periods that you use to get from class to class.
Cell phones and other electronic devices should be placed in your locker during the day and turned off. Some teachers will ask you to BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, on certain days. This is the only time where such electronic devices will be allowed outside of lockers during the day. Don’t worry if you don’t have a device. Teachers who ask you to BYOD will have a plan for those students who don’t have devices.
Many new students worry about getting their locker open. This is relatively a non-issue at Discovery. Many people are able to easily open their locker within the first week. If you do happen to be unable to open your locker during the day, just find the nearest teacher. Many teachers have keys that can unlock your locker. Those teachers who don’t have keys can direct you to a teacher that does.
Now let’s head to the top of the main stairs where we found the central upstairs area. From here we can access the IMC, meaning Instructional Materials Center, or library. This is where you can check out books to read. You may take them home and read on your own time, or you can read IMC books during our daily read time. This is a time before first period where you can read a book from home or from the IMC for 30 minutes. You will have read time with your first period teacher, so report to his or her classroom first thing in the morning.
Also connecting to the library is Computer Lab A. You can head out the back door of the library and turn left to get there. This is where your Media Explorations class will be. We’ll talk more about that in just a minute when we get to rotations.
The final place of interest upstairs is the health labs. Depending on your grade, you’ll have health class with different frequencies. For sixth grade, health is a rotation. For seventh and eighth grade, health alternates every two weeks with gym.
No matter what grade you’re in, you’ll have two periods of the day that are not taken up by core subjects (math, language arts, science, and social studies). Sixth graders will have one music class that alternates every day between gym and rotations. The only class choice in sixth grade is which music class: Band, Orchestra, Choir, or Piano Lab.
Seventh and eighth graders have one elective (either rotations or music) and one period that alternates between gym and health. Rotations classes change every nine weeks and may include Media Explorations, FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences), World Languages, Health, and Art.
The tour continues through the music and gym areas, locker rooms, two gyms, guidance office, main office, health office, eighth grade hallway, and rotations hallway (including Computer Lab D, FACS, and the World Languages/Art room). The video concludes with a summary and credits.
Full detailed narration is available in the video.