Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Granger
Over 700 P-H-M Students Race Mile at Running is Elementary Event
More than 700 fourth and fifth graders from Penn-Harris-Madison schools completed the annual Running is Elementary mile race Thursday. A Walt Disney runner and Moran runner finished less than half a second apart in the 4th grade boys race—then found each other to take a photo together.
Eleven P-H-M Third Graders Named National Math Stars Nominees
Eleven third graders from Penn-Harris-Madison schools earned National Math Stars nominations after placing in the top 2% of Indiana third graders on ILEARN math assessments.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Horizon Elementary's Third Graders All Pass State Reading Test
Horizon Elementary's third-grade class achieved a perfect pass rate on Indiana's IREAD reading assessment, outpacing both state benchmarks and district gains.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026