Grissom Middle School Celebrates College GO! Week
As part of the annual statewide College GO! Week, Grissom Middle School has taken their commitment to promoting higher education to new heights. With a dedicated team of students and counselors, the school has been actively participating in this event by creating daily features for WGMS, along with hosting engaging activities and giveaways to inspire students to pursue a college education.
Each day during College GO! Week, the WGMS morning show has been the talk of the school. The talented student crew has been diligently producing informative and entertaining segments about the benefits of attending college. These segments cover a wide range of topics, from highlighting area schools to asking what colleges staff members attended to asking fellow students what their dream college is, the goal is to show how attainable college success is.
But the excitement doesn't stop with the morning show. Grissom's dedicated counselors have been hard at work as well. They've been conducting special lessons in advisory classes focused on what students need to know about college. These lessons are designed to empower students with the knowledge and tools they need to pursue higher education successfully.
As College GO! Week continues, the students and staff at Grissom Middle School are excited to see the positive impact their efforts will have on inspiring a new generation of college-bound individuals.
For more updates and highlights from Grissom Middle School's College GO! Week celebrations, be sure to tune in to WGMS's morning show!
“Back to School” Boys Basketball League
Boys in grades 2nd to 8th are invited to participate in "Back to School" Basketball League at Penn High School.
2nd – 6th grade League
DATES: September 24th; Oct. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th LOCATION:
- 2nd-4th, Penn Fitness Center
- 5th-6th, Main Arena/West Balcony/Aux Gym Time
TIMES:
- 2nd-4th, Sundays, Noon – 4:00 p.m.
- 5th-6th, Sundays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
COST: $99 Click here to register online.
7th & 8th grade League
DATES: September 10th, 17th, 24th; Oct. 1st, 8th
LOCATION: Penn High School
TIMES: Sundays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
COST: $79 Click here to register online.
Questions? Please contact the League Director Coach Smith if you have any questions at jsmith5@phm.k12.in.us
2023 Community Tailgate
This year’s annual Community Tailgate will be a great way to kick off the return of the Backyard Brawl between the Kingsmen and the Mishawaka Cavemen.
All fans are welcome, Cavemen and Kingsmen! There’s plenty of food for fans on both sides.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. You must have a ticket to the football game to enter. Once inside the stadium head down to the white tents in the South End Zone, near the Zolman’s Tire & Auto Care South Concession Stand.
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.
Counseling
The Counseling Office at Grissom helps students make good choices (academically, personally, and socially) as they learn and grow.
To contact Grissom’s Counseling Office, please call the main line at (574) 968-9628 and ask to be transferred to the Counseling Office.
Meet the Counseling Office Staff:
Jana Bourdo – Last names A-G – jbourdo@phm.k12.in.us Amy Murray – Last names H-O – amurray2@phm.k12.in.us Sheri Miller – Last names P-Z – smiller@phm.k12.in.us
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Last Names A-G Jana Bourdo jbourdo@phm.k12.in.us |
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Last Names H-O Mrs. Murray amurray2@phm.k12.in.us |
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Last Names P-Z Sheri Miller smiller@phm.k12.in.us |
Student Involved Incident Report Form
Use this report form to notify administration of any student-involved incidents. Please ensure you are only reporting what is true and accurate. An administrator or counselor will speak with you as soon as they can. If you are reporting a fight, physical altercation, weapon, illegal substance, or threat, please alert an adult immediately.
To request an appointment with your counselor, please click here:
School Counselor Appointment Request Form
Possible New Students:
Contact the office at (574) 968-9628
Enrollment paperwork is also available on the PHM home page at phmschools.org. Hover over the Parents tab and scroll down to Enrollment Info under the General Info heading to find registration information.
Teens and Stress
Here is a good article from the Screenagers company. If you’d like more articles about technology and how it affects our teens, please sign up for their Tech Talk Tuesdays available on this link.
How Parent Can Help Youths With Stress
SKYWARD
Students are encouraged to check SKYWARD weekly to keep progress of their grades. If you did not get your log in from PHM, please email familyaccess@phm.k12.in.us for your log in and password.
21st Century Scholars Program
Indiana middle school students can have up to four years of their undergraduate tuition paid at any participating public college or university in Indiana if they enroll and meet income eligibility requirements. Please only complete if you meet the income eligibility guidelines.
Please click here for more information on the 21st Century Scholarship website.
Be Safe and Smart with Technology
The following websites are great supports for knowing how to help your child’s online activity to be safe. http://www.netsmartz.org/
It also has worthwhile information for students at http://www.
Take a College Tour Now?
This website has great virtual tours of many colleges and universities. It’s never too early to start looking at different campuses and keeping the goal of college in front of you. Check out http://www.youvisit.com/colleges.
College Costs
There is a new website that is a great resource for parents and students to look over information on the cost of college. Please check it out at www.indianacollegecosts.org. Another great website is www.TriptoCollege.org/WIN for information on planning and paying for college.
LearnMore Indiana
LearnMore Indiana, Indiana’s Pre-K College connection, supports and encourages lifelong learning for all Indiana citizens. Up-to-date materials, helpful checklists and other valuable resources and tools provide parents, students, school counselors and others with information about every aspect of education from early learning, to K-12, to college and careers. Check out this great website! www.learnmoreindiana.org
Study Tips
Please check out this website for some great study methods and tips:
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/studymethods/tp/studyhabits.htm
Great Homework Help at Night
Students – if you need help with Math or Science homework, please try the “Homework Hotline” at 1-877-ASK-ROSE. It’s a free service from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Our students in the past have found it very helpful, or try their website at www.askrose.org. They are open 7 PM – 10 PM, Sunday through Thursday evenings.
Be Safe!
Students are encouraged to talk to a trusted adult if they know someone who is having suicidal thoughts. Click here for resources students can use to talk/text with a trained professional.
Crisis Text Line: text “GO” to 741741 to text to a trained professional about your thoughts and feelings.
School Incident Report
The school incident report is to be completed within 30 minutes of any and all threats or code of conduct violations that involve any violations of the 5772 Weapons guidelines to include the possession of a firearm in or on school property, in or on property that is being used by a school for a school function, or on a school bus is a felony (I.C. 35-47-9-2) and is prohibited by Board policy. Possession includes storing the firearm in a personal vehicle while on school property. This prohibition applies to all students including those who have a personal protection permit to carry a handgun. The term “weapon” means any object which, in the manner in which it is used, is intended to be used, or is represented, is capable of inflicting serious bodily harm or property damage, as well as endangering the health and safety of persons. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, tasers, handguns, stun guns, guns of any type, including air and gas-powered guns (whether loaded or unloaded), knives, razors, clubs, electric weapons, chemical weapons, metallic knuckles, martial arts weapons, ammunition, and destructive devices (bomb, incendiary, grenade, Molotov cocktail, rocket, with a propellant charge of more than four (4) ounces, etc.). Any student who has reason to believe that a person has or will violate this guideline shall report to the school principal or the supervisor of the activity immediately. The report should include as much detail as possible concerning the person(s) involved, the weapon, the location of the person(s), and how this information was obtained. Details of the incident must be included in the incident report to be shared with the Director of Communications.
Intramural Schedule
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Middle School Travel Opportunities
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.
21st Century Scholarship Program
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program offers income-eligible Indiana students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after they graduate from high school. Students must be enrolled in the program by 8th grade and the family must meet income eligibility guidelines. In middle and high school, 21st Century Scholars are connected to programs and resources to help them prepare for college. Once in college, Scholars receive support to complete their college degrees and connect to career opportunities.
Visit www.scholars.in.gov/parents/enroll for more details on the program and how to enroll.
The Guidance Office can also answer more questions about the program and help students who meet the eligibility requirements with the enrollment process