SCHMUCKER NEWS
This morning at Schmucker Middle School's 8th grade graduation, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker recognized PHM's Secondary Teacher of the Year Mr. L.A. High who couldn't be at the P-H-M Employee Recognition Dinner. Mr. High was ...
Dr. Jerry Thacker is proud and delighted that the Board of School Trustees appointed Dr. Heather Short this week to succeed him as superintendent upon his retirement.
Incoming Superintendent Dr. Heather Short
From Dr...
In a special meeting held Tuesday, May 27, the Penn-Harris-Madison Board of School Trustees unanimously (7-0) approved the appointment of Dr. Heather Short as the district’s next superintendent effective July 1, 2025.
Nearly 50 P-H-M...
For the 12th consecutive year, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation was named among the 2025’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) in the country by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation! P-H-M...
To mark the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Penn-Harris-Madison Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker is celebrating the district’s most outstanding educators—surprising them with the news that they have been selected as P-H-M’s...
Eighth grade Math teacher Ms. Anna Irons got quite the April Fool’s surprise this morning, except it was no joke!
With the help of Principal Sarah Smith, P-H-M Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker dropped in on Ms. Irons’ class to let...
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...
Schmucker Middle School students had a sweet way to give back to a great cause! As part of a fun and charitable event, students donated money to vote for which teachers and administrators would get a pie in the face. The fundraiser supported Riley...
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...
Due to the absence of local, state, or national elections on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, all P-H-M schools will be in session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. P-H-M will no longer have a Recess Day on this date.
As a result, the...