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Schmucker Middle School wrapped up the last day before winter recess with a staff vs. students basketball game. A fun way to end the day and head into break! #PHMExcellence

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Schmucker Middle School wrapped up the last day before winter recess with a staff vs. students basketball game. A fun way to end the day and head into break! #PHMExcellence

14 hours ago

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✨ From Page to Stage… and straight into the holiday spirit! ✨

Today at Walt Disney Elementary, one talented student from each grade level had their story turned into a live performance in the annual Page to the Stage event.

Take a look at some of our favorite moments from today! Full photo gallery link is in the comments.

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✨ From Page to Stage… and straight into the holiday spirit! ✨ Today at Walt Disney Elementary, one talented student from each grade level had their story turned into a live performance in the annual Page to the Stage event. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from today! Full photo gallery link is in the comments.

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🎄✨ Look who’s been spreading Holiday Cheer at Mary Frank Elementary!

Principal Christie Heerschop got into the spirit of the season by dressing up as an elf on the last day before winter break, bringing smiles and laughter to students and staff all around the school.

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🎄✨ Look who’s been spreading Holiday Cheer at Mary Frank Elementary! Principal Christie Heerschop got into the spirit of the season by dressing up as an elf on the last day before winter break, bringing smiles and laughter to students and staff all around the school.

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🎄🚌 Penn High School German classes recently spent the day in Chicago exploring the Christkindlmarket: an authentic German-style holiday market filled with festive lights, handcrafted gifts, and delicious treats! ✨

Students had the chance to experience German culture firsthand, practicing their language skills and learning more about the holiday traditions celebrated across Germany. What a fun and festive way to bring their studies to life! 🎁🎅

#PHMExcellence

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🎄🚌 Penn High School German classes recently spent the day in Chicago exploring the Christkindlmarket: an authentic German-style holiday market filled with festive lights, handcrafted gifts, and delicious treats! ✨ Students had the chance to experience German culture firsthand, practicing their language skills and learning more about the holiday traditions celebrated across Germany. What a fun and festive way to bring their studies to life! 🎁🎅 #PHMExcellence

19 hours ago

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🎹🎶 The holiday spirit continues to spread thanks to our talented 8th grade Discovery Piano Lab students!

Today, they shared their music with the community by performing festive tunes for residents at StoryPoint Assisted Living Facility in Mishawaka and later for shoppers at University Park Mall. 🎵✨

What a wonderful way to bring joy beyond the classroom this holiday season! 💛 #PHMExcellence

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🎹🎶 The holiday spirit continues to spread thanks to our talented 8th grade Discovery Piano Lab students! Today, they shared their music with the community by performing festive tunes for residents at StoryPoint Assisted Living Facility in Mishawaka and later for shoppers at University Park Mall. 🎵✨ What a wonderful way to bring joy beyond the classroom this holiday season! 💛 #PHMExcellence

1 day ago

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Superintendent Dr. Heather Short stopped by @pennpride365 Student-Athlete Leadership Council 9SALC) meeting this week to share some thoughts on how students can be good leaders and impact the others and the world around them:
✅Focus on others first
✅Pick people up
✅Lead by example
✅Elevate culture

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Superintendent Dr. Heather Short stopped by @pennpride365 Student-Athlete Leadership Council 9SALC) meeting this week to share some thoughts on how students can be good leaders and impact the others and the world around them: ✅Focus on others first ✅Pick people up ✅Lead by example ✅Elevate culture

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Our 4th and 5th grade students at Meadow’s Edge Elementary brought the holiday spirit to life during yesterday’s performance of Rockin’ at the North Pole!

Great job to our performers, and thank you to our teachers and staff for making this event such a hit! 💛🎵

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Our 4th and 5th grade students at Meadow’s Edge Elementary brought the holiday spirit to life during yesterday’s performance of Rockin’ at the North Pole! Great job to our performers, and thank you to our teachers and staff for making this event such a hit! 💛🎵

2 days ago

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✨ This is what #PHMExcellence looks like!

Since her very first year of teaching at P-H-M in 2018, Meadow’s Edge first grade teacher Amy Mero has knitted hats for every one of her students, spreading warmth and holiday cheer in the sweetest way. 💛

Each handmade hat is a cozy reminder of her kindness and dedication to her students. Thank you, Mrs. Mero for everything you do!

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✨ This is what #PHMExcellence looks like! Since her very first year of teaching at P-H-M in 2018, Meadow’s Edge first grade teacher Amy Mero has knitted hats for every one of her students, spreading warmth and holiday cheer in the sweetest way. 💛 Each handmade hat is a cozy reminder of her kindness and dedication to her students. Thank you, Mrs. Mero for everything you do!

2 days ago

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🎅🎄The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who welcomed all Elsie Rogers students into Whoville today. And they say in Whoville the Grinch's small heart grew 6⃣7⃣ times that day‼️😂It was all part of Elsie's annual Holiday Door Decorating contest. Winners to be announced tomorrow.

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🎅🎄The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who welcomed all Elsie Rogers students into Whoville today. And they say in Whoville the Grinch's small heart grew 6⃣7⃣ times that day‼️😂It was all part of Elsie's annual Holiday Door Decorating contest. Winners to be announced tomorrow.

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Keely Twibell - Principal

Welcome to Prairie Vista Elementary School. We are proud to be a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an “Exemplary High Performing School.

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