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
PTO Meeting Minutes
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Current Years Minutes
Minutes from 2016-2017
Learn 360
Accessing Learn 360
- Login to the PHM district website
- Using the main menu navigate to:
- Staff Links → Classroom Apps → Learn360
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Student Led Conferences
Student Led Conferences October 2018
What is Student Council?
Student Council is a fun place where the students can come together, grow as leaders, and plan for Grissom’s spirit days and socials. The students are able to plan what they want and they know what other students would want to do.
Student Council is a way to build leaders and respect authorities. These students will then be able to set an example to those in their classes. Student Council also teaches students how to communicate with others. In the meetings, kids express their ideas through talking to others and our staff advisor, Mr. Gingrich. In order for the classes to know when school events are (and why they are happening), the representatives and the alternates tell their first hour class what is coming up and how to do the events.
Upcoming events:
Socials
Sep. 20th -6th grade ONLY Social 4-5:30
Dec. 6th – All School Social 4-5:30
Feb. 7th – 7th grade ONLY Social 4-5:30
March 21 All School Social 4-5:30
May. 16 – (8th Grade Dance) 4-6:00
PTO
Welcome!
Help your PTO support the students of Grissom Middle School!
The Parent Teacher Organization at Grissom Middle School plays a vital role in supplementing the educational experiences of our children. The funds raised by the PTO allow our students to have opportunities not funded by the school budget. Come join us in supporting our staff and students and making our school a better place!
PTO Board:
- President: Ashley Kaffenberger
Vice President: VACANT
Treasurer: Heather Hough
Secretary: Heather Reed
Committees & Coordinators:
- Scholarship Committee: Jenn Smoker
Social Committee: Tina Tropp
8th Grade Committee: Elin Fair
Spirit Wear: Stephanie Hochstetler
Concession Stand Coordinator: Elin Fair
Coffee House Coordinator: Leah Runyon
Please follow our Facebook page or contact us at grissompto@gmail.com
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