Our School
Who We Are:
Moran Elementary School is an “A” rated K-5 elementary school part of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, where excellence in education is pursued and achieved at all levels. Moran is one of P-H-M’s five Title I schools. Our students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Click here for the Title I Parents’ Right To Know Letter.
Moran has also earned the distinction of being among Indiana’s Top 30% of Public Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report (data is based on the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years). Click here to learn more.
Our staff of compassionate and engaged teachers receive ongoing professional development in everything from the IDOE state standards to utilizing social emotional learning and restorative practices in the classrooms.
We are a 1:1 Technology district, which means that every student at Moran, as well as every student in the P-H-M school district, has access to their own Chromebook that they use every day in the classroom (kindergartners use iPads).
We are the Knights and our colors are royal blue and white. Our culture is captured in our school motto which is Responsible, Respectful, and Ready to Learn. You can’t have a school-wide technology event without responsible, respectful and students who are ready to learn but we did just that… Take a look!
History
Moran was built in 1951. The building was completely renovated in 1982 and is attractive and technologically up-to-date. A building addition completed in 2002 provides new front office space, a computer lab and a TV studio.
Grades: K-5
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Moran is unique in that students who live to the North of the St. Joseph River will attend Schmucker Middle School while students who live South of the river attend Grissom Middle School. All students will attend Penn High School.
Special Facilities
- Kids Club (before and after school care)
- Library search stations
- Computer lab
- Group presentation room
- Extended learning areas
- Safe age-appropriate playground
- Student breakfast and lunch programs
Activities
- Academic Competitions
- Accelerated Reading Program
- Field trips
- First LEGO League
- Holiday Food Drives
- Intramural Basketball for 4 and 5th grade
- Partnership with Osceola Community Players
- School-wide Reading Challenge
- School-wide recycling program
- Service Projects
- Skating Parties
- Student Council