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Schmucker Orchestra

2024 Middle School Instrument Selection Night

Every P-H-M 5th grader who will be attending a P-H-M middle school as an incoming 6th grader in the Fall 2024 has the opportunity to join an instrumental music class, which includes either band or orchestra. “Instrument Selection Night” is when students and families get to make their choice! Fifth graders at Moran Elementary School will either attend Schmucker or Grissom Middle School for 6th ...
Penn Orchestra Elementary School Pops

Penn Orchestra Performs Elementary School Pops

"Captain Jack Sparrow" made an appearance at Penn High School today (Tuesday, January 30) performing the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song for 4th and 5th grade students. This mini concert is a great way to introduce students to instruments they might not be familiar with as they think about what possible instrument they might want to pursue in middle school. In P-H-M middle schools, ...
Impact Award

Mrs. Bennett Receives PHM Impact Award

Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker dropped by Moran Elementary School today to surprise another teacher with a P-H-M Impact Award. This time around, the noteworthy educator is Moran 2nd grade teacher Melisa Bennett. All P-H-M teachers across the district are dedicated to helping their students achieve personal academic success. The P-H-M Impact Award is shining the spotlight on those teachers who are showing the most significant ...
Moran fun run

Fun Run Fundraiser a Huge Success

Moran Elementary School recently held an outdoor fun run event to celebrate surpassing their fundraising goal. Initially aiming to raise $10,000 for the Moran Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the school community went above and beyond by raising over $13,000! Students and teachers gathered at the school's playground to participate in the fun run. The event promoted physical activity and unity within the school community. Participants ...
Brittany Bailey Reads

Moran Welcomes B100’s Brittany Bailey

We had a very special guest stop by this week when we welcomed B100's Brittany Bailey! Moran Elementary extends its gratitude to B100's Book Club and Brittany Bailey for a day that helped fuel a lifelong passion for reading among its students. Not only did Brittany read to the students, but each student received a "swag bag" with bookmarks and more. Take a look at ...