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Third-graders at Meadow’s Edge Elementary experiment with line and pattern during an Art Smart lesson on color families. The PTO supplies program materials, and parent volunteers assist in the classroom.

Art Smart helps Meadow’s Edge students create with color and pattern

Students at Meadow's Edge Elementary are building skills and confidence through Art Smart, a yearlong program that links hands-on projects to the work of master artists. Each grade completes four Art Smart projects throughout the school year. Teachers introduce a featured artist for inspiration, then guide students through age-appropriate techniques and media. This week, third-graders at Meadow’s Edge focused on line, pattern and color while ...

Homecoming 2025 Details

Attention P-H-M families and community members! Mark your calendars for the annual Homecoming Celebration on Friday, September 26, 2025. Penn High School students, don't forget the Homecoming Dance is THE WEEK BEFORE on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Click HERE for dance tickets. Saturday, September 20th, 2025 - Homecoming Dance for Penn Students "Lights, Camera, HOCO!" Homecoming Dance For Penn Students only •Time: 7:30 p.m. - ...

Drug Awareness Parent Community Meeting

P-H-M is hosting a districtwide drug awareness parent community meeting to help educate P-H-M families about the current drug trends attracting teenagers. This valuable information is something all parents/guardians should be aware of. Families of all grade levels, K-12, are invited and encouraged to attend. The session will be led by Tall Cop Says Stop™ contracted educator, Melissa Moore, CPS. Tall Cop Says Stop™ was ...

This Friday, Aug. 29, 2025: P-H-M Community Tailgate Party

P-H-M’s Annual Community Tailgate is a long-standing tradition that brings families, students, staff, and community members together to show their Penn pride. The event is held before the Penn Football home opener and is a chance for everyone across the district to connect, celebrate, and support the Kingsmen. This year's home opener will be "The Backyard Brawl" against Mishawaka on Friday, August 29th, 2025. Click ...

Meadow’s Edge SOARS with 13.7-Point IREAD Jump

Meadow’s Edge is entering the new school year on a high note—89% of our third graders passed IREAD in 2025, up from 75.3% in 2024. This remarkable double-digit gain of 13.7 points is one of the largest in the district. Our Hawks truly lived our S.O.A.R. values: Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. “Our students put into practice the literacy foundations taught by P-H-M’s dedicated teachers, ...