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The Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations and American College of Education recently announced that Bri Vallely has been selected to receive a full tuition scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Education through American College of Education. Vallely was eligible to apply for the scholarship because the Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation is a member organization of INAPEF. Only four educators across Indiana were selected to receive ...
Mayra Chanon Wins Spring 2026 Impact Award
Penn-Harris-Madison Schools is proud to recognize outstanding educators whose instruction leads to meaningful academic growth for students. This semester, Walt Disney Elementary English as a New Language (ENL) teacher Mayra Chanon was surprised with a P-H-M Teacher Impact Award for her outstanding work supporting multilingual learners at both Walt Disney Elementary and Elsie Rogers Elementary. Mayra played an important role in helping several Grade 2 ...
Principal Garber Named IUSB Alumni of the Year
Walt Disney Elementary School Principal Matt Garber is being recognized by the Indiana University South Bend School of Education as its 2026 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. The award, established in 2016, recognizes one alumnus from each school on campus for the difference they’re making in their communities. It’s meant to highlight graduates who reflect the same values IU South Bend works to instill in ...
2026 Running is Elementary Video and Photo Gallery
Race day for the annual Running is Elementary, sponsored by P-H-M’s Education Foundation, was a little windy, but gorgeous: just enough sunshine, just enough warmth, and the raindrops held off until all the races were over. This year was one of the biggest yet with 700+ students from all 11 P-H-M elementary schools. The one mile run is held at Penn’s Cross-country course, which is ...
Running is Elementary Parent Information
2026 Running is Elementary will be held Monday, May 4 (Rain Date Wednesday, May 6) at Elm Road Elementary School, 59400 Elm Rd, Mishawaka. Timeline of Events: 2:50 p.m. - Introductions 3:00 p.m. - 5th gr. Girls Race 3:20 p.m. - 5th gr. Boys Race 3:40 p.m. - 4th gr. Girls Race 4:00 p.m. - 4th gr. Boys Race Parking Information: Elm Road will be ...
