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Kindergarten & Preschool Registration for 2026-27 Opens Jan. 20th

This registration opportunity is for families who Live within the P-H-M district AND Have students who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2026. Registration will take place at the schools during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in most cases. The offices at Elsie Rogers Elementary School and Moran Elementary School will take registrations from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A ...

Walt Disney Elementary Brings Holiday Stories to Life with “Page to the Stage”

The holiday spirit shined bright at Walt Disney Elementary School during this year’s beloved Page to the Stage celebration! Each year, this special event brings students’ creativity to life. One talented student from each grade (K–5) was selected to have their original story performed on stage during an all-school assembly. In preparation for the event, students were tasked with writing their own short stories. From ...
2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

2026 Young Authors’ Conference, Books & Bots

Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Penn High School for P-H-M students K - 5th grade FREE! There is no cost for this event, but registration is required and limited. REGISTRATION: Opens January 16 - deadline is Friday, February 13, bit.ly/BooksandBots2026 Sponsored by the P-H-M Education Foundation, Young Authors’ Conference is an opportunity for P-H-M students in Kindergarten - 5th grade to ...
Walt Disney Grants

Walt Disney Awarded More Than $5,000 in Education Foundation Grants

The Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation (PHMEF) continues its mission of supporting excellence in education by awarding $73,715.48 in classroom innovation grants for the 2025-2026 school year, marking one of the largest funding years in foundation history! And Walt Disney was fortunate to receive $5,064.50 in grant dollars! Each year, PHMEF’s Annual Grant Cycle provides teachers across the district with opportunities to bring creative, hands-on learning projects ...

The Learning Spectacular Brings Reading, Math, and Fun Together

Families packed the school last night for The Learning Spectacular, a night designed to celebrate reading, math, and hands-on learning through engaging, carnival-themed activities. In the Library, students enjoyed balloon creations and entered a free game giveaway. The Cafeteria offered a snack station and face painting, while the Engagement Lab featured a Book Walk that kept students moving and reading. In the hallway outside the ...