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Sign up for Girls Grades 3-8 Fall Basketball League

Penn High School’s state championship girls basketball program will conduct a community-sponsored girls basketball league for girls in Grades 3-8. Sign-up is on Sunday, Aug. 28 in the Penn High School Arena from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Junior League is for girls in Grades 3-6, and the Senior League is for girls in Grades 7-8. Click here for the Junior League (Grades 3-6) ...

Elementary summer Visual Arts Academy nominated for state honor

The mother of a 1st grade student states, “It’s brilliant!The curriculum is so intentional, and the writing-artconnection is outstanding. We are thankful for yourpassion to do this!” Engaging, enriching—words that describe the 2016 Visual Arts Academy. Excited, enthralled—the reaction of so many of the children experiencing this unique summer program. Now in its fourth year, over 800 children in grades K-5 are taking part in ...

Coming Soon: New CANVAS dashboard for parent and student users

CANVAS is an online communication platform that connects students, parents and teachers. CANVAS has boosted the success of P-H-M’s Chromebook program in middle and high school, and most of our users have given it a “thumbs up” this year. Starting June 6, 2016, P-H-M’s CANVAS users will see a new and improved “dashboard” when they log on. In addition to the new look, the user ...

Running Is Elementary!

Running Is Elementary, now in its 8th year, took place Monday, May 2, 2016, on the 1 mile cross-country course located behind Elm Road Elementary School. The 700 student-athletes ran on wet ground under cloudy skies, but their spirits were warmed by the hundreds of spectators cheering them on. Enthusiasm for this event—including student participation and family support—grows every year! This exciting program gets its ...

The votes are in: P-H-M Education Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala a success!

The Gala took place Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Palais Royale Ballroom and PHMEF Executive Director Mari Linn Wise reports, “It was a smashing success!” Friends of the school district gathered to celebrate the P-H-M Education Foundation’s two decades of accomplishments—having a great time and raising even more funds while they were at it! The evening’s Roaring 20’s theme came through with plenty of ...