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Coming Soon: New CANVAS dashboard for parent and student users

CANVAS is an online communication platform that connects students, parents and teachers. CANVAS has boosted the success of P-H-M’s Chromebook program in middle and high school, and most of our users have given it a “thumbs up” this year. Starting June 6, 2016, P-H-M’s CANVAS users will see a new and improved “dashboard” when they log on. In addition to the new look, the user ...

Running Is Elementary!

Running Is Elementary, now in its 8th year, took place Monday, May 2, 2016, on the 1 mile cross-country course located behind Elm Road Elementary School. The 700 student-athletes ran on wet ground under cloudy skies, but their spirits were warmed by the hundreds of spectators cheering them on. Enthusiasm for this event—including student participation and family support—grows every year! This exciting program gets its ...

Bittersweet Media Aide Patricia Heidkamp Named P-H-M 2016 Classified Employee of the Year

Bittersweet Principal Mr. Bob Thompson, P-H-M Classified Employee of the Year Ms. Patricia Heidkamp, and Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker Media Aide Patricia “Tricia” Heidkamp didn’t have a clue that she was the reason behind today’s (Thursday, April 28, 2016) school assembly. Bittersweet Principal Mr. Bob Thompson kicked off the assembly and then handed it off to Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker. Tricia was completely surprised when ...

The votes are in: P-H-M Education Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala a success!

The Gala took place Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Palais Royale Ballroom and PHMEF Executive Director Mari Linn Wise reports, “It was a smashing success!” Friends of the school district gathered to celebrate the P-H-M Education Foundation’s two decades of accomplishments—having a great time and raising even more funds while they were at it! The evening’s Roaring 20’s theme came through with plenty of ...

Parents cast your vote & help raise money for Bittersweet Elementary!

Parents, show your support for P-H-M’s elementary school leadership AND help raise money for Bittersweet Elementary School! At the P-H-M Education Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala on April 23, P-H-M principals will perform Vaudeville-style acts, competing against other P-H-M school teams. All the acts will be unique and definitely entertaining, but only one team—the one with the most votes—will win the PHaMmy award! Here’s how you ...