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Teacher and students watching fidget tool being printed on 3D printer

PHMEF Grant for Elementary Fidget Tools Featured on Local TV

In 2024, Penn High School Robotics Coach Kyle Marsh and students came up with an idea on how to help students with ADHD, on the Autism Spectrum, or who just need help concentrating at school. Their idea was to use 3D printers to create and produce fidget tools for students. The key to making these tools more accessible and quickly available to the elementary students ...
2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Penn High School for P-H-M students K - 5th grade FREE! There is no cost for this event, but registration is required and limited. REGISTRATION: Opens January 16 - deadline is Friday, February 13, bit.ly/BooksandBots2026 Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade to ...
Two male students dressed in festive holiday clothes

Annual Holiday Decorating contest

As usual our teachers rocked the Holiday Decorating contest. The students definitely got into the holiday mood Wednesday, December 17th by walking through the school and looking at all the decorations. Fifth grade definitely provided the biggest thrill for students by providing a walk-thru the Grinch's Whoville! The winner of the contest will be announced Thursday, December 18th ...

Elsie Rogers Awarded Nearly $2,000 in Education Foundation Grants

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Elsie Rogers was awarded $1,765.85 in grant dollars! Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects to life, ...

Elsie Rogers Drama Club Performs Shrek The Musical KIDS

The Elsie Rogers Drama Club, made up of students in grades 2 through 5, took the stage this week to present their production of Shrek The Musical KIDS. Over two days, the cast performed twice during the school day for their classmates and twice in the evening for family and friends. The 30-minute show brought the beloved story of Shrek to life, filled with humor, ...