In addition, the Fieldhouse will support P-H-M middle school students through Future Kingsmen Athletics and Marching Band, helping students build both athletic and fine arts skills while safely preparing for the next level at Penn High School.
Located just off McKinley Highway, the 
The multi-use facility includes indoor space for these athletic teams:
Additional amenities include 
“This Fieldhouse is an investment in students today and in the future of our district,” said Jennifer Turnblom, PHMEF Executive Director. “The Naming Rights Campaign directly benefits the Foundation’s endowment which in turn provides classroom grants for P-H-M teachers benefiting generations of students for years to come.”
“It has been our greatest joy to watch generations of P-H-M students learn, grow, and benefit from the opportunities a quality education provides,” said Jerry Thacker and Donna Thacker. “We are deeply honored to have the Fieldhouse named in our honor, and we hope it becomes a place where students continue to discover their potential for generations to come.”
The session was led by Spring 2025 ILEARN Assessment Results
Outstanding Achievement
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (P-H-M) proudly shares the outstanding performance of its students on the Spring 2025 ILEARN assessment, as released by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). P-H-M students outperformed the state average by an impressive 20 percentage points in the percentage of students passing both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, placing P-H-M in the top 4% of public school corporations across Indiana.
“These results reflect the exceptional work of our teachers, students, and staff. We remain deeply committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential, and this data shows that our efforts are paying off.”
District-Wide Achievements
- P-H-M has maintained its Top 4% ranking for a second consecutive year, a testament to the district’s commitment to academic excellence
- Northpoint and Prairie Vista Elementary Schools are in the Top 10; Discovery Middle School is #3 in the state
- P-H-M 8th grade Math performance is up 24% since the 2021 benchmark year, with a 28% variance over the state average
- Among Indiana’s largest public school districts testing close to 5,000 students, P-H-M ranks #1 in the state for the percentage of Free and Reduced Lunch (F/R) students passing both ELA and Math
- Penn High School moved up from #27 last year to #15 this year in SAT pass percentage among public high schools
“These achievements are not by accident. They are the result of intentional investments in teacher professional development and the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices. We are fortunate to have educators and staff who are deeply committed to supporting every learner.”
Indiana junior high school students are now required to take the SAT for graduation. Results from the Spring 2025 IREAD assessment are expected to be released in early fall, and P-H-M looks forward to sharing those outcomes as well.
Assessment Data by Grade Level
| Metric | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-H-M | 71% | 65% | 65% | 52% | 57% | 63% |
| State | 52% | 50% | 42% | 40% | 36% | 35% |
| Variance | +19% | +15% | +23% | +12% | +21% | +28% |
| Metric | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-H-M | 60% | 55% | 64% | 57% | 56% | 64% |
| State | 41% | 42% | 41% | 41% | 38% | 43% |
| Variance | +19% | +13% | +23% | +16% | +18% | +21% |
