Kingsmen Nation
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 4/30
Sean Galiher, Principal
Email: srgaliher@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://penn.phmschools.org/
Phone: 574-258-9503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennHighSchool/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @SeanGaliher
Cap & Gown pick-up time set for Seniors
Student material pick-up set for Monday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 4
Students or parents/guardians can come into the IMC from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. to pick up the materials.
All COVID protocols mandated by the St. Joseph County Health Dept. must be followed.
Graduation information available
Penn High School’s commencement will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, June 4, at TCU/Freed Field. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 6, at TCU/Freed Field.
Prom Tickets Still Available
Prom tickets can still be purchased for any junior or senior who is interested in attending. Tickets will remain on sale until 850 tickets are sold. A junior will now be able to purchase a 2nd ticket for a student who is a junior/senior or a non-Penn student who is under 21 until we meet our capacity of 850 tickets. If students have any issues, they should email me Marie Doan at mdoan@phm.k12.in.us or call the Athletic Office at 574-258-9537 from 8:30-4 pm.
All tickets sales are non-refundable unless a student would need to quarantine due to Covid-19 protocols.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/pennhs/589/item/198362
When: May 15th, 2021 8pm - 11pm
Where: TCU Freed Field (Penn High School)
Two large tents will be set up on the concrete area outside the south end of the track in front of Penn's new field house. Attendees will enjoy some covered access as well as open-air seating and activity/photo op areas. Parking is in front of the school and main student lot. In case of heavy rain, the school gym will be used.
ASL classes conduct Virtual visit with Walt Disney first-grade class
Participants are third-year ASL students and this is usually one of their favorite activities to finish their last level in ASL.
This year, Penn's ASL students did Virtual visits to connect with Miss Jordan Binion's first-grade class at Walt Disney.
Penn's Academic Super Bowl Teams advance
The state competition will be held virtually on Monday, May 10.
All of Penn's other subject areas also did very well and placed high in their divisions. We are proud of all the efforts of every student involved.
Jordyn Smith, Grace Selis named NHSSCA All-Americans
Matthew Zhang, Arthur Haines qualify for DECA World Championships
Their event is Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making and they will compete for first place in the DECA World Championships.
IUSB offering Pharmacy Technician Certification program
Current Juniors . . .
Have you thought about a career as a Pharmacist? Would you like to get a step ahead of the game during high school?
We offer a Pharmacy Technician Certification program through Indiana University at South Bend for 2021-2022 SENIORS only. When students complete the program they receive their certification from the State of Indiana and will be licensed to work in any pharmacy. Penn takes care of the tuition and families are responsible for the purchase of books.
Courses in the Advanced CTE CC program will meet one of the requirements for the Academic and Technical Honor Diplomas.
We are currently scheduling for the fall semester!!
Fall Color Guard tryouts set for Thursday, May 13
The Penn Marching Band will be holding try-outs for the Fall Color Guard on Thursday, May 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Penn Auxiliary Gym.
All Current 7th through 11th grade boys and girls are eligible to try-out.
For more information, pick up a flyer in the Fine Arts Office.
Student artwork on display
Click here for a Photo Gallery of some of the artwork.
Girls Lacrosse Senior Night set for 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 30
The ceremony will take place at Penn's TCU/Freed Field.
Yearbook Photo request
This has been a harder year than most, as I'm sure we all feel by now!
If you have ANY photos of you with friends, in a club, at a sport, or any of the various ways you've lived this year, please send them to kpeterson@phm.k12.in.us, pparker753@phm.k12.in.us, or asalas349@phm.k12.in.us. Let us know your name, grade, and what you are doing. We have lots of places to feature you all!!
You may just see the images in the yearbook! :)
Yearbook Senior Superlatives form to be shared soon
Check the Counseling Center Jobs Board for employment opportunities
Check the Jobs Board outside of the Counseling Center office for the latest information.
Safe School Helpline now available as an app
The Safe School Helpline® is a confidential way to report student concerns about threats, suicide, drugs, bullying or anything that threatens the safety of our schools. It's Available 24/7. Click to watch a video on how to get in touch with Administration anonymously 24/7/365.
Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline®
Call: 1-800-418-6423 ext 359
Text: TIPS to 66746
Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com
Mobile App: Download the FREE app from the GOOGLE PLAY STORE and the APPLE APP STORE
- The app makes it easy to anonymously report a safety or mental health concern using your mobile device to text, call, or submit an online form.
Summer Teller opportunities available at 1st Source Bank for graduates
TCU offering paid internships for 2021-2022 seniors
Attendance reasons can now be reported through Skyward/Family Access
Parents/Guardians now have the ability to submit attendance reasons - for full-day absences, early dismissals or late arrivals - for approval by the school - through Skyward/Family Access, instead of calling Penn High School.
Requests can be entered on the day of the absence (i.e. a student is ill) or scheduled in advance (i.e. - a student has a doctor appointment).
Click here for instructions on how to submit attendance reasons through Skyward/Family Access.
Tutoring available through Google Meets
No fast-food deliveries allowed at Penn
Students parking on campus must have registration on file
Penn Cafeteria offers new menu items.
Free and Reduced Meal Application information
Secondary Students Return Plan
Peer Leadership class offers opportunities
Do you like to help others? Are you interested in teaching? Do you need to beef up your experiences for college applications?
Try Peer Leadership for an elective next year. This course is designed to give high school students the opportunity to interact with and learn about people with disabilities. Students will provide five blocks over two weeks of in-class and/or community based instruction to students with moderate and severe disabilities under the personal supervision and direction of the course instructor or classroom teaching staff.
Are you already a peer leader? We have a new opportunity for the 2021/2022 school year where Peer Leaders may work with students at the Young Adult Program located at Schmucker Middle School.
Watch the above video for simple changes in CANVAS that can help with Organization
Look for the Spring edition of Spectrum in the Bookstore soon !!!!
Chromebook camera or mic help offered
P-H-M seeks bus drivers
P-H-M is in need of Bus Drivers.
All drivers begin as Sub Drivers and are guaranteed four hours of work a day at a rate of $19.75/hr. Once a driver is elevated to a route driver they will continue to be guaranteed four hours of work per day. Their pay will be increased to $21.61/hr and they will have opportunities to drive field trips, and athletic events. Trip pay is $13/hr with a minimum pay on a trip being $30. After 60 days of work they will be elevated to a rate of $22.33/hr. These wages are effective 1/1/2021 and all training is provided by the Penn-Harris-Madison Transportation Department.
Please apply at the link below.
Purchase a 2020-2021 Yearbook
If you'd like to purchase the 2020-2021 yearbook, you can place your order any time at Jostens.com !
The sooner you order, the lower the price, so order ASAP!
Shipment price is built into the cost of the book, so make sure you give a shipment address that you want the book to be shipped to next fall!
For yearbook related questions, you can email Mrs. Pfernere at kpeterson@phm.k12.in.us
Virtual student free meal pick-up moving to Door K
Dates and times are Mondays from 1-3.
Door K is off Jefferson next to the playground on the practice football field side.
Free Lunch!
Thanks to a USDA waiver, all meals served to students at P-H-M will be free when there is in-school learning until further notice.
Student accounts will be charged for any ala-carte sales.
Penn High School will offer pre-packaged breakfasts. Students will select pre-packaged meal components in the cafeteria.
Penn will also be offering take-home meals for students. The meals will cover the days when students are learning from home. Meals will be given out at the end of the day on Wednesday and Friday in the IMC or Door K. The package will contain three breakfast and three lunch meals. Items will be frozen if possible and bags will have heating and storage instructions.
Community events open to P-H-M students and families
Return to Learn safety protocols
This document outlines our Return to Learn safety protocols as it relates to arrival and dismissal procedures, passing periods, lunch and classroom instruction.
Report student COVID-19 related symptom information to Penn
If a student presents one or more COVID-19 related symptoms, this information must be communicated to the school attendance office - 258-9501.
The following list shares those symptoms.
Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by the mouth
New onset of severe headache, especially with fever
New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing
Sore throat
Loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain
Any student with one or more COVID-19 related symptom must stay home. If the student is at school, the student must be picked up within one hour of the parent being contacted. An additional conversation will need to take place with school officials to determine the correct plan of action. The student showing symptoms of COVID-19 could be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Community Resources list
Click here for a listing of non-school community resources available to Penn students and families by businesses area organizations.
Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to view the pdfs on this page. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please visit Adobe’s website, at this link http://www.get.adobe.com/reader/www.get.adobe.com/reader/, to download your free version. Or you can stop by the Educational Services Center at 55900 Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka to pick up a copy.
Support the PTO through Amazon Smile
Help support your Penn High School PTO!
Simply follow the directions below and search for: Penn High School PTO Incorporated. Every time you order eligible items, a percentage at no extra cost to you, will automatically go to PHS PTO.
How to turn on AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Join AmazonSmile
If you’re not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select your favorite charity to start generating donations, at no cost to you.
Get the app
Download or update to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
If you have any questions, please contact us at pennhspto@gmail.com
We appreciate your support!
PTO introduction, update
Over the past 3 years, the Penn PTO has provided grants to teachers, student groups, clubs, and organizations who apply during our fall grant cycle. The PTO also assists with volunteer opportunities, hosts the annual Snowball Dance, which is open to all grade levels 9-12, provides monthly teacher/staff appreciation events/recognition, and meets monthly to keep lines of communication open between parents, students, and administration. Come see what Penn PTO is about!
Click here to read this week's edition of PTO Corner, which includes important dates & information.
Freshmen Mentor contracts/t-shirt order forms due Thursday, May 6
Second-year Freshmen Mentors also need to order a Mentor T-shirt -- order forms are due by Thursday, May 6. Please check Canvas (Freshmen Mentors 2021-22) for the document.
Penn Republican Club to meet on Thursday, May 6
We will discuss our successes this year and begin planning for next year. We will discuss new officers, elected officials and party officials we would like to invite to speak at our meetings, and possible fundraisers. If you are interested in joining the club for 2021-22, please join us.
Kingsmen Court seeks Executive Board members
Kingsmen Court Executive Board is seeking to fill a small number of spots for next year. Directions are included in the embedded link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AlKp97tZEVLMkJpOmE0obhoI5zXd0GnDckplse5QTFQ/edit?usp=sharing
Connect with Kingsmen Court
Follow Kingsmen Court !!!
Instagram: @pennkingsmencourt
Twitter: @courtkingsmen
E-mail us with any questions @penn-kingsmen-court-grp@phm.k12.in.us
GSA meetings now virtual
If students are interested in joining, they should reach out to Mr. Coffee: mcoffee@phm.k12.in.us
TEAMS registration now open
Kingsmen Community Care Club
We are so excited to be back! Our club, Kingsmen Community Care, is still happening this year.
Kingsmen Community Care is a partnership with the Center for the Homeless in South Bend.
In the past year we hosted many donation drives and hosted two events for the children that live there, a Fall Festival and a Movie Night. Although we cannot be in person for quite some time this year, we do have many exciting things planned.
Our meetings will be on an Instagram live for followers or anyone else that would like access. We then will be saving the livestream and emailing it out so that the information can be watched at your convenience. To share your email and to be put on our email list please email either ehenderson006@phm.k12.in.us or cperkins023@phm.k12.in.us or contact Mrs. Weaver with any further questions you may have. We are very excited for this year and hope you are too!
Thank you!
Eva Henderson and Chloe Perkins
Kingsmen Community Care Co-Presidents
Spring All-Sports passes now on sale
PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT PENN
St. Joseph Health System Sports Medicine, Beacon Medical Group Sports Medicine and the South Bend Clinic notified Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and other St. Joseph County high schools that they would not be able to continue the practice of their physicians providing school-based "on-site" pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes.
Students must register online to participate in Athletics
Student-Athletes must be picked up at Door D after practice
Parents/Guardians are asked not to pick up student-athletes at Door E due to safety concerns.
Student may only ride on assigned bus
Student before-school drop-off procedures
Student after-school pick-up procedures
Fitness Center currently closed to community
Important School Information
Click on the following links for IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFORMATION:
School Messenger, the alert notification service: https://www.phmschools.org/parents/schoolmessenger
Parent FAQ on Emergency Preparedness:
https://www.phmschools.org/school-emergency-frequently-asked-questions
12th-grade Immunization Requirements:
https://www.phmschools.org/parents/12th-grade-immunization-requirements
Skyward and student progress
Join the Kingsmen Team as an employee
Join an institution committed to excellence. P-H-M is looking for prospective employees in a number of areas.
Click here for the jobs board.
Penn High School app now available
Android http://bit.ly/pennappandroid
The app was developed by Penn Sports Journalism Class interns Riley Clauss and Micah Focht.
The app provides quick links for students to the Penn website for the following categories:
- School news
- Google Calendars (Black-and-Gold Day Calendar, Athletics Calendar, Fine Arts Calendar)
- Student resources, including links to HAC and Canvas
- Counseling
- Clubs
- Fine Arts/Performing Arts
- Contact us/Staff Directory search engine
- The Pennant Sports News website
Contact Independent Study at independentstudy@phm.k12.in.us
If you are enrolled in Independent Study, please use the following email address for all questions and help: independentstudy@phm.k12.in.us.
Attendance
Penn High School Calendars
Check out P-H-M's Community Events webpage
Click here to check out the P-H-M Community Events webpage for listings of non-school activities and events made available to P-H-M students and families by area organizations.
ebooks now available through Penn High School
Freshman Academy honors students
House 1: Johnathan Pletcher and Brook Braunsdorf
House 2: Zoe Bishop and Gavin Przybysz
House 3: Brooklyn Bauer and Phoenix Harris
House 4: Nikos Medlin and Ellie Stabnik
House 5: Ashley Mead and Channing O'Connor