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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Thursday, April 2, Walt Disney Elementary held its annual students vs. staff basketball game on the final day before Spring Break. Staff members faced off against multiple teams of 5th grade students in a series of games, with the entire school gathered in the gym to watch. Students who were not playing lined the sides of the court, creating a full and energetic atmosphere ...