Kingsmen Nation
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships 11/5
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
Covid-19 Health and Safety Overview
Please CLICK HERE for PHM Safety Protocols. Please CLICK HERE for specific details that pertain to Penn.
Unclaimed Lost & Found items to be cleaned out during Thanksgiving Break
If you have lost something, please check in the IMC before then.
Student parking limited in Main Lot on Thursday, Nov. 11
Please plan to park in one of the other student parking lots.
Click here for a map of student parking areas.
Penn's Barbara Miller named Outstanding Art Educator
Congrats to Penn High School Art Instructor Barbara Miller, who received the Art Education Association of Indiana's Outstanding Educator Award at the state convention on Oct. 23, 2021.
https://penn.phmschools.org/main-news/penns-barbara-miller-named-outstanding-art-educator-indiana
Spectrum announces Dried Ink Contest winners
Winners in the Dried Ink Contest sponsored by the Spectrum, Penn's literary magazine:
- Ashley Roush - Art (Top Honors), "Heart" (pen drawing).
- Niya Kizer - Art (High Honors), "Misty" (pen drawing).
- Katherine Kollar - Writing (Top Honors), "All I Want" (poem).
- Elyse Royer - Writing (High Honors), "Indifference" (poem).
- Derick Shi - Writing (High Honors), "Despondency" (poem).
Kaleidoscope Concerts set for Nov. 17 and Nov. 18
The Penn High School Fine Arts and Communications Academy presents the Kaleidoscope Concerts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 18.
Kaleidoscope I (Wednesday, Nov. 17) will feature combined eighth-grade bands from Grissom, Schmucker and Discovery, the Advanced Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Winds and the Marching Kingsmen
Kaleidoscope II (Thursday, Nov. 18) will feature the Intermediate Jazz Ensemble, the Advanced Jazz Ensemble, the Intermediate Freshmen Band, the Advanced Freshmen Band, the Concert Band, the Symphonic Band, and the Symphonic Winds
Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 on event night. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.ticketracker.com/store?schoolId=1529
Online sales encouraged to avoid a long wait.
* a $.75 surcharge for using a credit card online or at the door.
Kang & Kennedy named to All-State Orchestra
Kang, a freshman, has been placed third chair in the first violin section. Fiona Kennedy, a sophomore, has been placed eighth chair in the viola section.
American Math Competition is Nov. 10 ... Register Now !!!
Registration for the AMC10 and AMC12 runs through Tuesday, Nov. 9
The American Mathematics Competitions exams will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10, during the school day. Students must see Mr. McClelland in Room 206 for information about how to register or send him an email (pmcclelland@phm.k12.in.us). A practice competition will be available once you've registered.
Math Academic Super Bowl Practices
Send an email to pmcclelland@phm.k12.in.us to get the Google classroom code.
Veterans honored with DVT/Planetarium showing of "D-Day: Normandy, 1944" on Tuesday, Nov. 9
The PHM DVT/Planetarium will be showing D-Day: Normandy, 1944, on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens and can be pre-ordered by visiting the DVT webpage on the PHM Schools website, or they can be purchased at the door with cash, check, or card 30 minutes before the show starts. The DVT is located inside Bittersweet Elementary.
This show is free to all veterans.
June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology, and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all. Narrated by Tom Brokaw.
Turkey Legs Fundraiser set for Nov. 15-19
Ski Club sign up underway
Penn Ski Club is a go this year. You must be signed up and paid by Friday, Dec.3.
Students may pick up information in the bookstore and on the door for Room 160.
Also students may download the information and print it themselves. There are 3 sheets to be printed and returned, and there is a bus information form for you to keep.
Ski Club Medication Authorization Form
In addition, Ski Club members must be registered in Register My Athlete.
Kingsmen Art Gallery to re-open on Nov. 16
Student fees now uploaded in Skyward
If you do not know how to log in to Skyward, please click HERE for directions.
To review student fees, click on Fees in Skyward Family Access.
- Student fees must by paid by Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
- An invoice will not be mailed out.
- If you feel that you may qualify for textbook assistance, please go to www.schoolcafe.com and complete an online application. Parents/guardians qualifying for textbook assistance are still responsible for the supply portion of student fees.
- For information on how to pay student fees online, click HERE.
Parent(s) can either pay for fees with exact cash or a check at the Penn Bookstore OR mail a check to Penn High School, attn.: Bookstore. All checks should be made payable to Penn High School and note their child’s name and student ID number on the check OR pay fees online through phm.revtrak.net.
School Fees are due by November 1, 2021.
Parents who need to arrange a payment plan can click here to fill out the 2021-22 Fee Agreement Form. All payment plans must be paid in full by February 28, 2022.
SEL Lessons set for November & December
For the months of November and December, the SEL Lessons will continue to focus on taking care of yourself. Specifically, students will learn about emotions, and gain an understanding that emotions are normal in that they are biologically based and experienced in a variety of ways.
When we are aware of our emotions, that helps us to be ready to manage our emotions in healthy ways, including managing stress. In addition to learning some ways to manage stress in order to help them be successful in school, students will also focus on gratitude and joy. If you would like more information regarding the lessons or to view the slide decks prepared for students to view the lessons with their teacher, please refer to this link.
November & December, 2021 - SEL Lessons for 21-22 SY
Lesson #9
November 8, 2021
Take Care of Yourself:
Neuroanatomy & Stress
Students will learn that some stress is good in that it can help propel us to help with performance, but continuous or chronic stress can impact us. In order to take care of ourselves, students learn some stress management techniques.
Lesson #10
November 15, 2021
Take Care of Yourself:
Gratitude
Students will discuss gratitude and gain an understanding regarding the benefits of expressing gratitude. Students are then encouraged to explore ways to express gratitude.
No SEL Lesson the week of November 22, 2021 due to Thanksgiving Recess (No School on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday)
Lesson #11
November 29, 2021
Take Care of Yourself:
Managing emotions and stress
Students learn and discuss stress and the brain’s response. The “Hand Model” of the brain is used to show what happens in our brain when we feel stressed. Students also learn about the “Window of Tolerance” and ways to be in the optimal window where one is regulated, present, flexible and reasonable. Finally, students discuss ways to help calm our brain so we can take good care of ourselves and help promote optional learning.
Lesson #12
December 6, 2021
Take Care of Yourself:
Joy
Students focus on joy-what it is, the brain and joy, and ways to choose joy.
No SEL Lesson the week of December 13, 2021
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.
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.
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.
Work Permits no longer required
The State of Indiana is creating an Employer Registration system for any employer that employs five (5) or more minors.
Effective 7/1/2021, Indiana will no longer require work permits for minor employees. Employers will no longer be required to complete the “Intent to Employ” form, and schools will no longer issue work permits.
Employers will be responsible for maintaining an accurate list of all minor employees. If an employer has four (4) or fewer minor employees, registration will not be required. This registration does not have any impact on the work hour requirements for minors. All employers must still comply with the Teen Work Hour Restrictions.
Student Lunch Delivery Policy
Free and Reduced Meal Application information
P-H-M offers free breakfast and lunch to students
P-H-M will be supplying free breakfast and lunch to all P-H-M students for the upcoming school year.
A Free lunch consists of:
- One serving of an entree
- 2 fruits (one only may be a juice box)
- 2 vegetables
- 1 milk
Any additional entrees will cost $2 per entree
Click here for detailed information.
FREE MEALS will be available to children 18 years of age and under, or persons more than 18 who are determined by a state or local public education agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who participate in a public or non-profit private school program established for the mentally or physically disabled.
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.
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.
Community events open to P-H-M students and families
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.
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!
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.
TEAMS registration now open
Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Math & Science
Teams: groups of 2-4 students.
Topic: Engineering In Entertainment
Reach out to Miss Hullinger ASAP if you would like to be a part of this! khullinger@phm.k12.in.us
Have the captain of your team email Miss Hullinger with the list of team members OR email Miss Hullinger to be put on a team!
Writers' Guild to meet on Friday, Nov. 5
Freshmen Mentoring scheduled for Thursday (Nov. 11) and Friday (Nov. 12)
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.
GSA meetings scheduled
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.
Sign up sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f-FraCz59uAL4kWFTZ7PxrBZ5IzuOrOEKoV8mDvkhbM/edit
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
Boys Basketball seeks managers/filmers/statisticians
Attention any boy or girl interested in being part of the boys basketball program!
We need managers, filmers and statisticians. Please contact Coach Rhodes - arhodes@phm.k12.in.us - right away if you have any questions. You can pick up an application in the athletic office or physical education office.
Wrestling Team seeks managers
Please fill out this google form
If you have any Questions email Mrs Eutsey at aeutsey@phm.k12.in.us
Girls Lacrosse mandatory parent/player meeting set for Monday, Nov. 15
Please enter through Door D
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 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
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
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.