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School Library Lists

In accordance to Indiana Code 20-26-5.5 going into effect January 1, 2024 School Districts must publish and make available library materials, along with establishing a procedure for families to submit a request for removal of materials.

Click here to access Alexandria, our school library catalog.

Penn-Harris-Madison’s Policy 9130 (Public Complaints and Concerns) has been in place since 2005. The updated policy was adopted and approved at the December 11, 2023 Board Meeting to be in compliance IC 20-26-5.5.

As stated in Board Policy 9130, parents are welcome to provide feedback related to curriculum materials.  The information submitted on this form will be directed to the building principal.

Click here to fill out and submit the Material Review Request form.

Grissom Spell Bowl Team Heading to State Championship

Grissom placed 7th out of 25 teams in the Junior Class 2 Area Competition on November 1. Only eight16 teams are moving on to the Spell Bowl State Championships on Saturday, November 11.

Congratulations to our Mr. Josh Kelver, our Guardsmen Spell Bowl team, and the other three teams for representing P-H-M well!

  • Discovery: Class 1 Junior Champions with the highest overall score in their class, with 6 perfect spellers and 2 near perfect spellers

  • Schmucker: placed 7th out of 39 teams, with 16 teams moving on to the Class 1 Junior Championship

  • Penn: finished in 2nd place with five perfect spellers

Now that's how you spell #PHMExcellence!!!

PHM 2023 Secondary Spell Bowl Teams

Instructional Material Feedback

As stated in Board Policy 9130, parents are welcome to provide feedback related to curriculum materials.  The information submitted on this form will be directed to the building principal.

Click here to fill out and submit Instructional Material Feedback form.

Middle School Travel Opportunities

Grissom students on spring 2017 DC trip PHM students on Europe trip summer 2014 PHM Middle School Trip to China spring 2017

Bringing the world to students and students to the world!

Penn-Harris-Madison believes there is immense value in enhancing students’ understanding and comprehension of globalization and history through experiential learning opportunities. Annually, we offer one week trips to Washington, D.C. for 8th graders.

Qualified 7th and 8th grade students also have the opportunity for international travel. Typically a group comprised of 7th and 8th grade students from all three middle schools will visit Europe one summer and then Asia the next summer. 

The safety of our students and staff is the number one priority for P-H-M, that is why we partner with the EF Educational Tours for our Asia and European trips. As our trusted educational partner, P-H-M has conducted numerous tours with EF. The company has more than 50 years of experience providing a 24/7 Tour Director who is able to connect with a local EF office present in 53 countries around the world.

Research Links

Writing Research Reports can be a daunting task, but with the right tools, you can create an excellent product. 

Plagiarism is one important thing that you need to avoid. For help on how to Avoid Plagiarism, click here. 

While you are sifting through the multiple volumes of print material and Internet Material as well, you need to make sure that the sources you are using are reliable. 

Click here for help in Evaluating Sources in Print. 

Click here for help in Evaluating Sources Online. 

There is also Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) that gives a wealth of information about research report writing,  proper formatting and citing sources correctly. 

INSPIRE is another great resource to use as well. 

Having these tools at your disposal will help you craft a masterpiece. 

Performing Arts

Band: Cami Roper

Orchestra: Vickie Marshall

Choir: Maeve Kearney

Art:  Elizabeth Marshall

World Languages

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Robbie Gingrich

Meet the Wellness Team

Kaene Haughee

Jensen Lau

Christopher Summers

Sarah Ormsby (athletic director)

Hannah Marko

 

Meet the Science Team

6th:  Kris Verash

6th/7th:  Molly Bush

7th:  Braden Black

7th/8th: ***** STILL FILLING ****

8th: Laura Furfaro

PLTW: Kyle Sagarsee

Meet Our Exceptional Education Team

 

Michelle Treber

Grade 6

 
 

Gage Proctor

Grade 7

 
 

Halee Fleming

Grade 8

 

 

P-H-M Schools

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  • Elsie Rogers Elementary School
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  • Mary Frank Elementary School
  • Meadow's Edge Elementary School
  • Moran Elementary School
  • Northpoint Elementary School
  • Prairie Vista Elementary School
  • Walt Disney Elementary School
  • Discovery Middle School
  • Grissom Middle School
  • Schmucker Middle School
  • Penn High School
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