PHMEF's major signature event held at Penn High School in Mishawaka annually, raises tens of thousands dollars through a 5K run/walk and huge health fair for the community. Mark your calendars for next year's event on Saturday, May 9, 2009. More information and registration for the 5K Run/Walk for Education or 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk will be posted in early January 2009. See our great 2008 sponsors!

Click here to see 2008 5K & 1M Run for Education/Silver Mile Health Fair and Expo Event Photos

Annual Giving Campaign “Be a Friend of P-H-M” and pledge a gift of $100, $200, $500, $1,000 or more for five years. Or, make a one time donation $25 or more.
Each year, the Foundation awards classroom grants to teachers making grant requests. Read about the great experiences and excellence in education these classroom grants are providing. Thank you for your continued support.

Indiana Garfield License Plate
Education license plates purchased through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, support the Foundation's work.
When you receive your vehicle registration, ask for the license plate with Garfield that reads “Committed to Education.” Your $40 contribution shows your personal commitment to education; $18.75 goes directly to the school corporation or public education foundation of your choice, $6.25 goes to the Indiana School Counselor's Association and $15 covers plate administrative costs. Download the Garfield plate order form. Enter Penn-Harris-Madison Educational Foundation to receive the benefits of your "Education Plate."

P-H-M State of the School Corporation Address
On Monday, September 23, 2007, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker shared the current state of the P-H-M School Corporation and his vision for the 2007-08 school year. The event sponsored by Teachers Credit Union, was held at Schmucker Middle School. Breakfast was served at this unique meeting, complete with music by the Schmucker Middle School brass ensemble.

Mark your calendar for 2008! Reserve a seat for the 2008 State of the School Corporation Address and breakfast scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Schmucker Middle School. Cost is $25 per person and $175 per table of 8. Tickets go on sale in May 2008, limited number of seats available.