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After nearly two decades leading the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker has announced his retirement, effective in July 2025. In a heartfelt letter sent this morning to P-H-M teachers, staff, students, and families Dr. Thacker shared his decision to step down after a remarkable 53-year career in education (click here to read the letter). “Dr. Thacker’s vision of excellence helped shape P-H-M into ...

On Thursday, March 20th, our gymnasium was filled with music as second and third-grade students took the stage for their "Oceans of Fun" concert. The performance featured a lively selection of songs led by Music Teacher Mrs. Sarah Claeys. In the afternoon, the young performers showcased their talents for their classmates, giving the entire school a chance to enjoy the music. Later in the evening, ...

Miss Goralczyk's 4th grade class experienced a unique hands-on learning lesson today with the help of parent Victor Botting. Mr. Botting enjoys building birdhouses and thought students would get a kick out of it too. So he deconstructed some of the birdhouses that he's built from scratch and brought them to school for the fourth graders to rebuild in class. As you can see, the ...

Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2024 has the opportunity to join an instrumental music class, which includes either band or orchestra. “Instrument Selection Night” is when students and families get to make their choice! Fifth graders at Elm Road, Meadow’s Edge, Madison, and Moran Elementary Schools will attend Grissom Middle ...

Fourth and fifth-grade students from Bittersweet, Elm Road, Mary Frank, Meadow's Edge, and Northpoint elementary schools recently enjoyed a musical demonstration by the Penn High School Symphonic Orchestra. This event offered the elementary students an exciting glimpse into what musical instruments may be in their future. The demonstration began with a slow, moving piece before transitioning into a showcase of individual instruments. Penn orchestra members ...