Kingsmen Nation
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 8/21
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
Penn vs. Valpo Football tickets on sale
Virtual Open House for Penn Families
Chromebook Insurance available until Friday, Sept. 18
All students 9-12:
Optional Chromebook insurance is available for $25 and is due on Friday, Sept. 18. Insurance can still be purchased after this date, but it would require a Chromebook inspection by the technology department.
The insurance form and payment should be submitted to the bookstore. If you mail a check, please make sure to have the student name and ID# in the memo line. In addition, please address the envelope to:
Attention: Bookstore
Penn High School
56100 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545Please review the Chromebook Use Agreement & Guidelines.
Chromebook Support and Repair can be reached at Chromebooks@phm.k12.in.us.
Kingsmen Court applications now accepted
For those interested in representing their team, activity, club, or academy, please fill out this form: Club Reps 2020-21
If you're a Freshman, and you have not been able to find the right club, team, or activity for you, please fill out the Freshmen exclusive form to represent the Freshmen Academy: Freshmen 2020-21
Please note: if you were a representative on Kingsmen Court last year and want to represent the same club, you still need to talk to your club sponsor and fill out the form.
Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
Connect with Kingsmen Court
Follow Kingsmen Court !!!
Instagram: @pennkingsmencourt
Twitter: @courtkingsmen
Information about how to apply to your student council is coming soon!
E-mail us with any questions @penn-kingsmen-court-grp@phm.k12.in.us
Freshmen Mentoring activities set for Aug. 24-27
Freshmen Mentor training (part 1) will be available to watch on Monday, Aug. 24, and Tuesday, Aug. 25. Check your e-mail and and follow the directions to access training.
Freshman Mentor Block Bonding will be during your study hall block on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Thursday, Aug. 27. Please look for the link in your e-mail that day.
Virtual Learning
Students will meet virtually with their classes to start the 2020-2021 school year. Teachers will communicate with students via their school e-mail account and through Canvas on how to access the teacher’s live classroom.
Virtual Learning schedule
Here is the daily schedule for Virtual Learning, which begins on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the first day of the 2020-2021 school year:
Click here for a downloadable Google Calendar of the 2020-2021 Gold-Black Calendar.
Click here for a PDF of the 2020-2021 Gold-Black Calendar.
8:05 - 8:25 a.m.: Office Hours
8:25 - 9:25 a.m.: Block 1 (60 minutes)
9:40 - 10:40 a.m.: Block 2 (60 minutes)
11 - 11:30 a.m.: Lunch
11:30 - 12:30 a.m.: Block 3 (60 minutes)
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.: - 30 minutes for Advisory during first Gold day each week; non-Advisory days will be used for club meetings and small group sessions with students and occasional live messages from administration. Clubs can meet on Thursdays during this time.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Block 4 (60 minutes)
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Live office hours for teachers, correspondence, asynchronous learning and small group work for students
Volunteers needed
Penn High School seeks parents to help with Chromebook and textbook distribution.
Click here to sign up and for the dates/times volunteers are needed.
Homework Helpdesk established
In order to provide students with after hours academic support during virtual learning, we are piloting a P-H-M Homework Helpdesk.
We have assembled a team of elementary, exceptional education, and content specific secondary teachers who will be available via email from 7-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
These Helpdesk teachers will be responsive to student and/or parent emails, providing specific academic support as needed. This might include responding to an email or even an interactive Google Video Hangout to provide academic guidance.
Additionally, the Helpdesk teachers will communicate back to the student's regular teacher related to what supports were provided so we can work collaboratively, creating the best possible virtual learning environment for our students.
Students and/or parents can contact the after-hours Homework Helpdesk by emailing homeworkhelp@phm.k12.in.us starting on Monday, August 24.
Updated Textbook and Supply Dates and Times
All persons visiting Penn High School are asked to conduct a health screening at home, wear a face mask, and maintain six-foot physical distancing at all times on the campus. Visitors must enter at Door A. Floors will be marked appropriately.
Grade 10
- Friday, Aug. 21: 2:15-6 p.m.
Grades 11-12
- Saturday, Aug. 22: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 24: 2:15-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25: 2:15-6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26: 2:15-6 p.m.
New student assignments for Counselors announced
Click here for the list of Counselors, student assignments and contact information.
PTO introduction, update
Click here for important PTO dates and additional information.
Click here to read this week's edition of PTO Corner.
Quiz Bowl Virtual call-out meetings set for Sept. 8 & Sept. 9
Quiz Bowl is similar to the game show Jeopardy,
- Meets after school (3:30-5:00) Mondays and Wednesdays in Room 136
- We maintain a relaxing atmosphere and focus on learning new information
- Everyone who attends practice and matches will play at least one round
- Varsity spots are reserved for those who perform well at practice
- Anyone who enjoys answering trivia-style questions should come check it out!
- Virtual call-out meetings: Tuesday, Sept 8, and Wednesday, Sept. 9
*** If you are interested in participating in Quiz Bowl, please email Head Coach Brian May at bmay@phm.k12.in.us.
Additional details - including Virtual meeting links - will be shared in the upcoming weeks
You do not need to be a know-it-all to do well in Quiz Bowl. If you are knowledgeable in any subject (history, math, science, fine arts, pop culture, sports, literature), we would love to have you.
All-Sports passes on sale
Girls Basketball call-out meeting set for Thursday, Aug. 27
Please contact Head Coach Kristi Ulrich for the Zoom link. If you attended July workouts, you will automatically be sent the link.
Go PENN!
Penn Football seeks student managers & student videographers
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.
Bittersweet Railroad Crossing Alert
Stop signs have been installed on Bittersweet Rd. (north of McKinley) at the railroad crossing. Stop signs have also been added on Cedar Trail, Birch Road, Apple Road, and Ash Rd. (County Line). Please use caution and be aware of the new stops on routes to Penn.
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
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
Attendance
Penn High School Calendars
Fitness Center Guidelines/News
- The Fitness Center will be closed at least until Oct. 1.
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.