Kingsmen Nation
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 8/15
Sean Galiher, Principal
Email: srgaliher@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://penn.phmschools.org/
Phone: 574-258-9503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennHighSchool/
Twitter: @SeanGaliher
First day of school scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17
Click here for the daily class/lunch blocks schedule.
Summer Mailing
We look forward to welcoming students on Wednesday. This communication is designed to provide access to important information and reminders of important dates. CLICK HERE for access to the letter that was mailed home a few weeks ago.
Important Documents to Complete Soon
Family Access is an important tool to use to review your student's information. Once you login please review all the documents contained in the Back to School Packet section. There are documents that need a response from you along with informational fliers. Remember to review your student's emergency contacts and submit any changes through Family Access.
The link to enter Family Access is https://skyward.phmschools.org. To learn more about Family Access, be sure to check out Skyward’s parent toolkit at https://www.skyward.com/parents-and-students/qmlativ-toolkit/parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PHM Help Desk at familyaccess@phm.k12.in.us
Parents of incoming Penn students must complete Chromebook Parent Packet
Parents of 9th graders and new to district students. Please make sure you completed the Chromebook Parent Packet in Skyward. This is required to get a new Chromebook. Alternatively, this physical form can be printed and completed.
Alternate Door A Entrance Sidewalk
Penn High School will be undergoing some minor construction for a canopy at the Main Entrance (Door A) this fall. Door A will remain open throughout the project with all the safety procedures still in place. Anyone entering the building will continue to do so at Door A. There will be an alternate sidewalk to the north of Door A that will be protected from the construction. Please follow the posted signs.
Student Picture Days at Penn
Picture Days at Penn High School have been scheduled for:
- Wednesday, Aug 17
- Thursday, Aug 18
- Friday, Aug 19
- Monday, Aug 22
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/69271VF.
Dress Code
Students are expected to dress safely and appropriately while at Penn High School. Some examples of clothing not permitted and enforced include tank tops or spaghetti straps or clothing that advertise or promote illegal substances and low cut shirts or tops or tops that expose the midriff. Upon entering the building during the school day, all students are to remove hats, hoodies, and other head coverings.
Code of Conduct
The Penn High School Code of Conduct is a set of expectations, and/or rules that the PHM school board has adopted to help create a safe and structured learning environment. At Penn High School the Take 3 expectations are taught and modeled with Positive Behavior Support. Please remember that the school’s rules apply going to and from school, at school, on school property, at school-sponsored events, and on school transportation. It is important that students and families are familiar with these expectations. The full code of conduct is available through the PHM website in the Student Handbook . Student Handbooks | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
Return textbooks from 2021-2022
All students are asked to return textbooks from the 2021-2022 school year if you did not do that and the end of the last school year. The books may be returned to the Bookstore.
Penn High School Calendars
As part of the new Indiana law HB-1093, schools are limited to three days of e-Learning. The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation will use, if warranted, three weather-related e-Learning days as needed throughout the school year. If additional make-up days are required, they will be added to the end of the school year calendar beginning on June 2 with required student attendance.
Click here for the 2022-2023 Penn High School Gold/Black Calendar.
Click here for the 2022-2023 Penn-Harris-Madison School District Calendar.
Chromebook insurance
If you wish to purchase Chromebook insurance, please make a $25 payment at the Penn High School bookstore or online at phm.revtrak.net (click “Chromebooks” then “Penn High School” ). Online payments are only accepted until Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. If you purchase insurance after Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, your Chromebook must pass an inspection by the Technology Department and the fee can be paid in the bookstore.
Please reference this document for additional insurance information.
Student Parking Passes
Parking passes are sold before school from 7:30-8:15 a.m. and after school from 3:17-3:30 p.m.
Click here for forms/information.
Students must bring the completed forms, ID, and other required items. Cash and checks (made out to Penn High School) are acceptable payments. We cannot accept credit cards at this time. Change will not be made so bring exact amounts.
Students will go to the Counseling Center/Student Services office to show that required forms (posted below) have been filled out properly. After paperwork is filled out and approved, students will go to the bookstore to pay for parking pass.
Sophomores are not eligible for parking passes.
The cost for “general” and “reserved” passes is $40 ($20 for a pass purchased in the 2nd semester). There is the option for a limited number of ‘free’ parking passes for students who are willing to park in the bank and/or softball parking lots only.
The information contained on this page will provide qualified students with the information they need to register and utilize the privilege of Student Parking at Penn High School.
Questions? E-mail Fran Haughee at fhaughee@phm.k12.in.us.
Tips to have a successful school year
- Take a picture of your schedule
- Stairway A can get pretty congested, so try using other staircases
- Have two backpacks, one for Gold Days and one for Black Days
- Come to the Penn Walk Around (9 a.m.-noon) Saturday, Aug. 13, to practice your routes.
If you are unsure, stop and ask! There will be teachers and staff members in the hallways to help you.
Look for the school maps posted on the walls (or online) to help you find your way: https://penn.phmschools.org/penn-high-school-building-map-revised-2021
- Download the Skyward app
- Download the School Year Google Calendar and set reminders for yourself about tests, etc.: https://penn.phmschools.org/calendars#Penn%20High%20School%20Public%20Calendar
- Use your Chromebook case
- Charge your Chromebook each night
- Plan restroom breaks as part of your routes to classes
- Check email regularly; respond promptly
- Read Kingsman Nation
- Get involved!
- Keep moving in hallways
- Be kind / smile
Student Lunch Delivery Policy
If a student forgets their lunch, only a lunch from home will be able to be dropped off at Penn. In order to support P-H-M’s Wellness Guidelines, we ask that food from outside vendors not be dropped off at school. Services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats or Grub Hub are not permitted on campus.
Switching buses
If a student is planning on riding home with a friend on a bus different than their assigned bus, students must bring a note from both students' parents to be approved in the dean's office. They need to bring those first thing in the morning so we can call to verify.
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.
Attendance
Research opportunity available at Notre Dame
If you are interested in working on a research project during the 2022-23 school year regarding natural language processing and computer science with a professor from the University of Notre Dame, please email Mr. Gensic jgensic@phm.k12.in.us, by Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 with the subject line 'Natural Language Processing'.
Playschool 2 Enrollment underway
Enrollment is open for Penn's Playschool 2, which is for children ages 4-5, who are potty-trained.
Playschool 2 has a $50 enrollment fee for the first semester and $60 for the second semester. This pays for snacks and supplies.
The goal of Playschool 2 is to prepare children for Kindergarten. It also gives Penn students in Early Childhood classes gain experience working with young children.
Dates: First Semester 10/18-12/15 & Second Semester 1/17- 5/11
Times: 8:30-9:45 am every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
Click here to register.
DVT/Planetarium to resume public shows in September
The PHM DVT/Planetarium will resume public shows in September 2022! Please check back with us in late August/early September for our 2022-2023 public show programs!
Tickets are usually $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.
Key testing dates at Penn
October 12, 2022 PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 8/9 Exams (Alt Date: 10-25-22)
- All students in grades 10-11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT exam
- Fee to be covered by the IDOE
- All students in grade 9 will take the PSAT 8/9
- Fee to be covered by P-H-M
Saturday Dates for the ACT at Penn High School (Students must register online with the ACT at www.act.org).
- Sept. 10
- Feb. 11
Saturday Dates for the SAT at Penn (students must register online with the College Board at www.collegeboard.org).:
- Aug. 27
- Oct. 1
- Dec. 3
- March 11
March 1, 2023 IDOE Administration of the SAT (Window March 1-3)
- Required for all 11th grade students.
- Students will be registered by the IDOE
- Fee to be covered by the IDOE
May 1-12, 2023 AP Exams
- Specific dates & times for each exam are established by the College Board.
Register to Vote
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
Penn Prom 2023 set for Saturday, May 13
Prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, at the Century Center. Amy Tiebout and Kelsey Weaver are co-chairs.
To be considered for the Junior Prom planning committee, please fill out this form before Saturday, Dec. 10. Meetings will start at the beginning of Spring semester and will be held in Rooms 264/266.
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.
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.
Students must register online to participate in Athletics
Penn Athletics All-Sports Passes on sale
All-Sports Passes are on sale for students and adults. Passes may be purchased in the Athletic Office from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-through-Friday.
Penn Youth Girls Basketball League Registration set for Sunday, Sept. 11
Registration for the Penn Youth Girls Basketball League for Girls in Grades 3-8 will be from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in the Penn Main Arena.
Sunday, Sept. 25, will be a practice day at Penn. There will also be a parent meeting.
Games start on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Click here for details/registration form.
Boys Basketball League (Grades 2-8) registration set for Thursday, Aug. 25
Registration for the 2022-2023 Penn Kingsmen Junior Boys Basketball League will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m on Thursday, Aug. 25. Enter at Door D.
The leagues for Boys in Graces 1-8 will start in September.
Click here for details/forms.
Contact League Director Julius Smith – jsmith5@phm.k12.in.us – for information.
Football seeks managers, videographers
Anyone interested in being a student manager or student videographer for the Football Team next year is invited to contact Coach Pete Riordan at priordan@phm.k12.in.us or Coach Cory Yeoman cyeoman@phm.k12.in.us for information.
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.
Connect with a Kingsmen Tutor
If students want to meet with a Kingsmen Tutor for academic assistance, they need to see their counselor for a pass.
Counseling Center Staff Directory
Click here for the Counseling Center Staff Directory and contact information.
Scholarship list
Click here for the current scholarship list.
PTO introduction, update
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.
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
Transportation
Transportation: The P-H-M Transportation Dept. will be using the transportation routing platform, 3DEZRouting, for the 2022-23 school year. This will allow for streamlined communication that enables you to view bus information, make requests, and receive regular correspondence directly from the Transportation Department. It will be populated the week before school starts. The Parent Portal will provide frequently updated information. Please make sure to set up your portal account. All address, phone, and/or alternate site requests need to be sent to whayes@phm.k12.in.us or 574-258-9500 ext 20851. Please be sure to visit the PHM Transportation page for information and directions on how to set up your account. https://www.phmschools.org/transportation.
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.