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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 ...
Prairie Vista Elementary Recognized by State for Strong IREAD Results
Prairie Vista Elementary is being recognized at the state level for high student achievement in reading based on the latest IREAD results. The Indiana Department of Education recently honored schools that achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the third-grade IREAD assessment. Prairie Vista earned a 98.9% pass rate, placing it among the top-performing schools in the state. The recognition took place during a ...
Prairie Vista Fourth Graders Highlight Competitive Night at PHM Spell Bowl
Prairie Vista Elementary students were part of one of the most exciting moments at the 39th Annual P-H-M Elementary Spell Bowl, held this week at the Penn High School Entrepreneurial Operating Systems Center for Performing Arts. The Prairie Vista fourth grade team finished in second place with 29 points after competing in a three-round tiebreaker against Northpoint that lasted 15 words. The extended competition showcased ...
Prairie Vista Rocks Their Socks Ahead of World Down Syndrome Day
Prairie Vista Elementary added a little extra color to the school day as students and staff celebrated Rock Your Socks Day one day early, on Friday, March 20. Observed each year on March 21, alongside World Down Syndrome Day, Rock Your Socks Day encourages people to wear bright, fun, and mismatched socks. The tradition to wear the mismatched socks is to raise awareness about Down ...
