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Bittersweet Elementary’s fourth graders put on a wonderful musical performance for families and friends during their concert last night. The program featured a mix of singing and instrumental numbers, showcasing all the hard work students have been doing in music class. In addition to vocal pieces, students played recorders, xylophones, and a variety of percussion instruments, adding fun rhythms and melodies to the show. The ...

It was a clean sweep for Northpoint at P-H-M’s at this year's Elementary Spell Bowl--with the 5th grade team earning a perfect score! Click here to see the photo gallery below. The annual event, held March 25th at Penn High School, is a competition between 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade student teams from all 11 elementary schools compete. The number of points between the placing ...

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 ...

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 Bittersweet, Elsie Rogers, Walt Disney, Prairie Vista, and Moran Elementary Schools will attend ...

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 ...