Kingsmen Nation
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 4/15
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 Robotics earns Chairman's Award
Penn Robotics Team 135 earned the prestigious Chairman's Award at the Second Indiana District Event that was completed on Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Lafayette, Ind.
Penn will now compete in the state championships at Rose Hulman, April 14-16, for a chance to secure a spot at the National Championships being held at the George Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, April 20-23.
Ian Gates-Jantzen, Amanda Henry and Jillian Adams serve as Team 135 leaders.
Expectations for Tardies
Tardies
- 1st tardy = student receives a warning and teacher documents the tardy
- 2nd tardy = teacher will call home and/or email the student's guardian(s)
- 3rd tardy = the teacher will complete a disciplinary referral in Skyward and a Dean will follow up with a consequence (lunch detention or after school detention)
Penn Choir to perform at Disney
Penn High School's Choir will perform at the Waterside Stage of Disney Springs in Orlando at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.
A total of 45 students from Penn will perform a repertoire that includes
- Rhythm of Life
- When You Believe (Prince of Egypt)
- Friend Like Me (Aladdin)
- Coco Medley (Coco)
- We Don't Talk About Bruno (Encanto)
- Touch the Sky (Brave)
Watch for a LiveStream on the Penn High School Choir Facebook Page.
This will kick-off our anticipation of the Spring Concert (May 5-6), which has a theme of "Chase the Wind & Touch the Sky", featuring Disney music and characters. This is the first time the choir has traveled and performed at Disney.
Three Penn students selected for Michiana Young Playwrights Project
Three of Penn's Theatre Arts students (two from Introduction to Theatre Arts and one from Advanced Theatre Arts) have been selected for a staged reading at Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center as part of the 2022 Michiana Young Playwrights Project.
The chosen pieces and writers are:
- "F.L.O.W." by Liam Palmer
- "I Don't Dance" by Evelyn Shrout
- "Misfortune in the Mansura Marsh" by Allison Bridges
The reading will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Click here to reserve tickets.
Co-Ed Volleyball registration deadline April 27
Co-Ed volleyball intramurals are starting soon. Call/Text your classmates and get a team ready for competition.
To sign-up: Get 5 girls and 5 boys (Penn High School Students 9-12 ONLY), pick a captain, have the captain come to PE Office to see Mrs. Pawlik / Mrs. Sautter (Physical Development Office) to pick up the registration packet, and return the packet by Wednesday, April 27, to Mrs. Pawlik so your team can start playing.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 27th.
START DATE: Monday, May 16. Games will be on May 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.
TIME: 3:30 – 6 p.m.
COST: $5 per student (payment needed at time of registration)
REGISTER NOW! Join the FUN
"SPACEPARK 360" featured at DVT/Planetarium on Wednesday, April 13
The PHM DVT/Planetarium will be presenting SPACEPARK 360 on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens and seats can be reserved by visiting the DVT webpage on the PHM Schools website, or tickets can be purchased at the door with cash, check, or card 30 minutes before the show starts. The DVT is located inside Bittersweet Elementary.
SpacePark 360 is a show that takes audiences on wild immersive rides through the Solar System while recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides. You'll ride virtual roller coasters, pendulums, inverters and more. From the tops of Jupiter's clouds to the icy depths of Neptune’s moon Triton, each location serves to heighten the thrilling experience!
Prom tickets go on sale on April 11
Juniors and Seniors are invited to the Palace of Cards Penn Prom 2022 at the Century Center on Saturday, April 30, from 8-11 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 11, for $35 each (plus fees).
Keep an eye out for an email with a link to purchase tickets.
Only Penn Juniors and Seniors may purchase the tickets, and are allowed one guest. Guests can be from any grade at the high school (9-12) or below the age of 21. Proper ID will need to be shown to enter the event.
Prom committee to meet on Wednesdays
Prom is April 30 in the Century Center from 8-11pm. This committee consists of juniors who are interested in planning prom. Please contact Mrs. Tiebout, atiebout@phm.k12.in.us or Mrs. Weaver, kweaver@phm.k12.in.us if you have any questions.
Testing Office News
1. Attention Juniors: If you missed the School Day SAT on March 2, the Make-up dates are April 13-14.
- Please contact Mr. Hall by email dhall@phm.k12.in.us for details.
2. ILearn Biology Dates: April 20 - 27
- Participants: All students completing Biology I
- Time: During your Biology I class
3. AP Testing Week 1. Click here for the schedule.
Dodgeball for Ukraine set for Thursday, April 21
RISE Fest set for Friday, May 13
Click here for details.
This is a great opportunity for students interested in the business-oriented Startup Moxie project. Student business booths will be showcased at the event. Attendees will be able to meet students, see their work and talk to them about their student experiences.
Vote for your favorite work of art at the Kingsmen Art Gallery
Summer jobs available at Penn
Summer Maintenance/Grounds Support Staff
1. Pay - $10 - $15/hr (Pay will be based on experience)
2. Work Hour - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) [8 hours/day - 40 hours/week]
3. Summary - provide needed assistance to the Maintenance & Grounds Team.
4. Essential duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Trades & Master Trades as needed.
- Routinely help trades & Master Trades deliver maintenance services.
- Routinely help the grounds crew with the following:
- Lawn Maintenance
- Lawn Mowing
- Power-washing
- Provide general labor skills as needed.
5. Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be able to drive a corporation vehicle.
- Operate mowers & lawn Equipment.
- Operate power-washer equipment.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Excellent work habits, attendance record and successfully complete and pass all criminal history & child abuse clearances.
- Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.
7. Physical Ability - Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderate physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling of moderately heavy objects & materials. (20 - 80 lbs)
8. Environmental Factors - Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature, noise, and humidity.
Contact Joe Winters at jwinters@phm.k12.in.us or 574-258-9540 for information about a summer job at Penn.
Student-Athletes: Sign-up for Strength & Conditioning class
Contact Coach Cates - mcates@phm.k12.in.us - or your counselor for details.
Return loaner Chromebooks to the IMC
Please return loaner Chromebooks to the IMC.
Loaner Chromebooks are due the same day they are checked out.
Yearbooks available for purchase
Penn Yearbook Update
Volume 64 of the Bittersweet, Penn High School's yearbook, is available for purchase right now. Get your piece of the Kingsman tradition by ordering at the Penn High School store at Jostens.com. The book will be shipped right to your door.
Things are moving fast in Penn publications. Pages are getting wrapped up, sections are being finalized, and the overall design is emerging. The cover and theme of the 2022 yearbook will be revealed to the world on the last day of school before spring break!
Don't miss that announcement. Follow us on Instagram @PennYearbook to catch all our announcements, our Throwback Thursday segment, sneak peaks at pages, and more!
Purchase Senior recognition ads in the Yearbook
Robotics conducting Fundraiser
We have already posted on our social media accounts but hope to reach anyone who is unaware of those accounts, i.e. teachers / staff who might be interested.
Here is a link to the fundraiser
Apply to be a Kingsmen Court executive
If you're interested in representing your student body by creating events, working with staff, and building a welcoming environment for all students, apply to be a Kingsmen Court executive!
Applications are due Friday, April 1, 11:59 p.m.
Peer Leadership applications available
Peer Leadership for 2022-2023
Are you interested in building warm and caring friendships? Are you interested in teaching? Do you need to beef up your experiences for college or the workforce?
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 participate in 5 blocks over two weeks of in-class and/or community based instruction with 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 and want to try a different atmosphere? Peer Leaders may work with students at the Young Adult Program located at Schmucker Middle School.
Applications are online and you can fill it out here.
When you schedule classes with your counselor, be sure they add Peer Leader to your schedule (1603) or if you are interested in the Young Adult Program Peer Leadership (1611).
Caps and gowns, announcements to be distributed
Jostens will be here to deliver graduation gowns, caps, and announcements on Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, during all lunches. Distribution will take place between the Cafeteria and Main Arena.
Check IMC for Lost & Found
Check the IMC Lost and Found items.
Items include lost coats, shoes, and other clothing items.
Items not claimed will be donated to Goodwill/St. Vincent's before spring break.
Virtual Interview Option available to apply for P-H-M teaching jobs
A Virtual Interview Option is being offered for certified teachers (or individuals who will be certified teachers by the start of the 2022-2023 school year) who are interested in applying for teaching jobs in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.
Click here to schedule a virtual interview. Submit the form between Feb. 28-March 18 you you will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview at a time that is convenient.
P-H-M anticipates hiring in all areas.
Click here for information about why you should become a P-H-M teacher!
Penn Football 2022 season Cheerleader Tryouts set for March 28-30
Penn Football Cheerleader Tryouts for the 2022 season will be held March 28, 29, 30th at Penn High School.
If you are interested, please email Varsity Coach Rita Szweda at rszweda@phm.k12.in.us before March 25 and she will provide the tryout information and your name will be added to the tryout list.
Graduation Date
Free breakfast & lunch for students to continue to be available second semester.
Free breakfast and lunch will continue to be available second semester.
Please make sure to give your ID number to a cashier before leaving the serving area.
Thank you for your patience as we take numbers so we can continue this program.
Learn about Math competitions opportunity
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.
Help build a bright future as a P-H-M employee
Parents, guardians, grandparents and community members can help build a bright future as an employee of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.
Who would work better in P-H-M schools than those with a vested interest in the success of P-H-M schools? It's a unique way to give back to the community.
In addition to the many benefits of working in P-H-M schools, it offers parents/guardians the opportunity to be on the same schedule as their children in terms of start and finish times to the school day, as well as winter break, spring break, etc.
Click here for current openings.
Please check out the infographics below regarding employment with P-H-M.
Become a Penn Booster !!!!
We truly appreciate your dedication and support of Penn High School. The Penn Booster's main function is to enhance the overall educational experience for the students here at PHS, and we couldn’t do it without you. The Boosters provides resources for our PHS athletic and student groups through various fundraising efforts, including events, sponsorships, donations, concession stand income, and most importantly through our memberships.
Memberships are $10 a year and are open to anyone interested in supporting Penn. Becoming a Booster Member does not mean you have to be on the Booster Board. You can be a representative for your respective athletic or academic team and be the liaison to the Board, or you can just support the Booster program by becoming a member with your $10 donation.
We are also excited to have launched our new Booster website. Please visit us at http://www.pennboosters.org as we continue to connect with the PHM community.
If you are interested in sharing your gifts or talents with the Boosters, we would very much enjoy finding an opportunity for you to do that. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you and talk about how you can help our group continue to provide the “Gold Standard” that we are accustomed to here at Penn.
Click here for details.
Connect with a Kingsmen Tutor
Counseling Center Staff Directory
Scholarship list
Meet the PTO
CLICK HERE for PTO updates, calendar and more.
Penn PTO is a group of devoted parents and volunteers who work hand-in-hand with administration to support our students, staff and teachers through events that bring together community and show appreciation.
The PTO provides grants to our teachers, clubs and student groups.
We also coordinate Snowball (an event your student will not want to miss), teacher appreciation week and monthly appreciation events for teachers and staff, as well as organizing and funding things such as Freshman Frenzy.
We have meetings once a month and would love for you to join us and learn more. Please email pennhspto@gmail.com to be added to our meeting invite list for a virtual meeting option or check the calendar and join us in person.
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!
Crochet Club to meet First Black Day of each week
The Crochet Club will meet after school on the first Black day of each week in Room 179.
The purpose of this club is to teach crochet to fellow students, allow students a place to talk about their interest in crochet, and donate projects to people in need.
The Crochet Club advisor is Jodi Mejia.
Esports team seeks players for Valorant, Rocket League, Overwatch or Super Smash Bros
Science Academic Super Bowl meetings held on Thursdays
Interested in joining?
Do these 3 things:
- Join our email group list by emailing Mrs. Tiebout.
- Transportation fees ($10) are due by the end of the month in the bookstore.
- Go to www.registermyathlete.com and select Academic Super Bowl - Science to sign up.
Girl Up Club seeks members
The Girl Up Club is seeking members. The club seeks to inspire girls in the Penn High School community to become leaders, change-makers and discover their true voices.
Volunteer at the Humane Society
On Saturday mornings, Penn Animal Outreach Club will be volunteering a small group of members to take care of cats at St. Joe Humane Society (2056 Grape Rd.).
Any students are welcome to sign up! The dates are listed in the Google sheet below. Each session is from 9 a.m. to noon and sign up is first come first serve.
If you are under 16, you must fill out the waiver and code of conduct attached below and bring it to the event. Also, we must have one parent chaperone per event, so if your parent can volunteer their time please let us know in the google sheet. The parent must also fill out the waiver attached below and the sign up sheet.
The center also requires that each volunteer have a written note saying that their parents allow them to be chaperoned by the volunteering parent. Since we are taking care of cats, please do not come if you are allergic in any way.
Click here for the Humane Society Code of Conduct form.
Click here to sign-up.
Penn Dance Marathon seeks members
Are you interested in joining Penn Dance Marathon? Dance Marathons are held in hundreds of high schools and colleges around the nation and they benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals all around the country. We raise money for Riley Children's Hospital throughout the school year. This is through various means of fundraising such as restaurant giveback nights, canning at sporting events, and individual fundraising on DonorDrive. We also interact with fellow Riley Families and hold a multi-hour fundraising event in April where we reveal our earnings. The club is open to everyone and there are no dues or fees.
To sign up go to this link:https://forms.gle/yWFw6XKuAnUbRNWMA
Apply to be on our executive board with this link: https://forms.gle/3Nz39wRG7f3G9gEv9
Quiz Bowl meets Mondays/Wednesdays
Quiz Bowl Practice Info
Quiz Bowl meets on Mondays/Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15 pm in Room 136
Interested? Email Mr. May (bmay@phm.k12.in.us) or Mr. Conner (aconner2@phm.k12.in.us)
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
Penn Athletics All-Sports Passes on sale
Penn Kingsmen All-Sports Passes are now $30 for students and $50 for adults for Winter/Spring Sports.
They can be purchased online at: https://phm.revtrak.net/Student-Athlete-Fees/Athletic-Passes/#/list
Join Kingsmen 100
1. GET AN ALL SPORTS PASS
2. SHOW THE STRENGTH COACHING STAFF
3. ATTEND PENN ATHLETIC EVENTS
4. SHOW STRENGTH COACHING STAFF ROSTER FROM EVENT
5. CHEER ON THE KINGSMEN
CLICK HERE for details.
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.
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.
Student Lunch Delivery Policy
Student may only ride on assigned bus
P-H-M announces new transportation routing platform
The Penn-Harris-Madison Transportation Department is excited to announce our transition to our new transportation routing platform, 3DEZRouting, for the 2021-22 school year.
This will allow for streamlined communication with Transportation that enables you to view bus information, make requests, and receive regular correspondence directly from the Transportation Department.
The Parent Portal will provide frequently updated information, so please be on the lookout for emails from the following addresses allowing you to create your Parent Portal Account beginning in July.
Student before-school drop-off procedures
Student after-school pick-up procedures
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.
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.
Fitness Center currently closed to community
Community events open to P-H-M students and families
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
Update address changes in Skyward
It's very easy to update your address if you've moved. You can take two pieces of mail, like a utility bill, mortgage/lease statement, etc,...and either drop them off at Penn's Counseling Center or scan or photograph them and email them to Wendy Hayes at whayes@phm.k12.in.us.
Be sure to include the student's name and grade, and if there needs to be a bus change form completed for a new route.
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
Community Resources list
Click here for a listing of non-school community resources available to Penn students and families by businesses area organizations.
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ebooks now available through Penn High School
Certified Lifeguards needed
Penn needs certified lifeguards to work during after school hours.
Pay: $10 an hour.
Times: Monday-through-Friday 3:30-6 p.m. and/or 6-8 p..m.; Saturdays 7:30-10 a.m. and/or 10 a.m.-Noon.
Email Mrs. Crist, jcrist@phm.k12.in.us, if you are interested.