About Penn News Network

Student Journalism. Real Stories. The Penn Community.

Since 1994, Penn News Network (PNN) has been telling the stories of Penn High School.

PNN is Penn High School’s student-run multimedia news organization, giving students the opportunity to experience journalism and media production in a real-world environment, while keeping the Penn community informed, connected and engaged.

What We Do

PNN students report on the people, events, issues, achievements, and stories that matter to Penn High School. Our coverage ranges from daily announcements and breaking school news to sports, student activities, entertainment, interviews, and in-depth feature stories.

Students take an active role throughout the entire production process. They research stories, conduct interviews, write scripts, operate cameras, record and edit video, create graphics, produce digital content, and work both in front of, and behind the camera.

Our students’ work appears across multiple platforms, including the PNN weekly newscast, the Penn News Network website, social media, YouTube, and digital displays throughout Penn High School

More Than a Newscast

PNN is also a learning aboratory.

Students develop skills in journalism, broadcasting, video production, photography, writing, interviewing, editing, graphic design, social media, teamwork, leadership, and communication. They learn how to meet deadlines, make editorial decisions, solve problems, and tell stories responsibly.

Those experiences prepare students not only for careers in journalism and media, but for college, the workplace, and any field where communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking matter.

Our Mission

The mission of Penn News Network is to inform, engage, and represent the Penn High School community through responsible student journalism, while providing students with authentic, hands-on experience in modern media production

Beyond Penn High School

PNN students have opportunities to take their work beyond the classroom, and compete alongside other student journalists. PNN participates in journalism and media competitions, including the annual J-Day program at Ball State University, where students can have their work evaluated and recognized by journalism and communications professionals.

Become Part of PNN

PNN is created by Penn students, for the Penn community.

Students interested in journalism, broadcasting, video production, sports media, photography, graphic design, social media or simply telling great stories can find a place within the program.

Interested in joining PNN? Talk with you Penn High School counselor about Broadcast Journalism course opportunities and how you can become part of the Penn News Network.