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Bittersweet among U.S. News 2025 “Best Schools” rankings

U.S. News and World Report released its "Best Schools" rankings for K-8 public schools by state and Bittersweet is among Indiana's top 5.6%. Bittersweet is ranked #56 out of Indiana's 1,000 elementary schools. P-H-M's elementary schools are at the top of the list: Northpoint #1 in Indiana Prairie Vista #2 in Indiana Horizon #19 Mary Frank #32 Bittersweet #56 Moran #163 Madison #200 Elm Road ...
PHM student getting hair cut for "Short Hair Because we Care" hair donation event

7th Annual Hair Donation Event to be held Nov. 16, 2024

This year's “Short Hair Because We Care” will hold a hair donation event for the Children With Hair Loss organization will be held Saturday, November 16 at Penn High School's Studio Theater. Anyone in the community can donate their hair, but the minimum is 8 inches of hair. Hair that is colored and permed is accepted. Local professional hair stylists will be donating their time ...
Kathy Green

October Bus Driver of the Month Kathy Green

Penn-Harris-Madison is thrilled to announce that Kathy Green, a dedicated P-H-M bus driver for over 22 years, has been named the Culver’s Bus Driver of the Month for October 2024! While today's presentation was made at Elsie Rogers, Kathy drives a bus for Bittersweet, Elsie Rogers and Schmucker Middle School and is beloved at each school. Kathy’s long-standing commitment to safety and her warm, friendly ...
Bittersweet Principal with students

Pizza with the Principal

Last Friday, October 18th, students got to taste their rewards from the "Pizza with the Principal" program! The pizza party is our way of celebrating students who have worked hard and reached their reading goals. For those who didn’t participate this time or didn’t meet the required number of books, there will be more opportunities this school year to get involved. Stay tuned for updates ...
Elementary students smiling at camera

Moran First Graders Visit Their Pen Pals at Bittersweet

Bittersweet and Moran first graders have been forming new friendships through a pen pals program that connects students from both schools. Throughout the school year, the students exchanged letters, learning about each other's hobbies, families, and school experiences. Today, the Moran students had the chance to meet their Bittersweet pen pals in person during an exciting visit. The day’s highlight was a trip to the ...