Indiana Department of Education Superintendent Glenda Ritz dropped in for a visit of P-H-M schools this week (Wednesday, October 26). Superintendent Ritz got a whirlwind tour of Bittersweet, Penn and Schmucker seeing everything from the DVT to a robotics class. P-H-M’s own Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker shined the spotlight on our STEM programs and safety initiatives at all three schools with the help of principals, teachers and students.
The P-H-M visit started at Bittersweet Elementary School with a short demonstration at the DVT and a visit to a 4th grade Project Lead the Way class. Before maknig her way to Schmucker Supt. Ritz made a stop at Penn High School where she visited the Early Learning and STEM Academies.
While here at Schmucker, Supt. Ritz observed Matt Reinga’s Project Lead the Way sixth grade class to see students’ STEM projects and demonstrations up close.