Author: Dorina Andes

Course Selection Night – Feb. 18th

by Dorina Andes
On February 18th, PMHS will be holding Course Selection Night for 8th-11th grade students, parents, and guardians to promote the wide array of classes available.  We hope that this helps students choose the best possible course schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.
 
The counselors have planned short information sessions on topics that we frequently get questions about from parents and guardians.  All sessions will be held in the HS Library.   Please consider joining us for one or more talk.
 
7:00 pm  Opportunities at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
7:20 pm  Ready, Set, Go! NCAA – What you need to know about the NCAA and play a sport in college
7:40 pm   Dual Enrollment – Earn College Credits While in HS!
8:00 pm   College Entrance Testing 101– SAT/ACT/PSAT updates and tips
Additionally, a representative from the Open Campus program will be available to answer questions about courses being offered next year.
If you have any questions, please contact the guidance department at 872-9520.
 

February Breakfast and Lunch Menus

by Dorina Andes

The new breakfast and lunch menus for the month of February are now available under the “School Menus” link at the top of the page.

Outstanding Educator/Employee Awards

by Dorina Andes

The school district is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Educator and Outstanding Employee Awards to be presented later this year to two teachers and a staff member.  Nominations are being sought until Feb. 26, 2016, from parents/guardians, students and colleagues of Penn Manor staff members.

Please click on the link below for more information.

Info Letter

Nomination

Guidelines

 

Post Prom Fundraiser

by Dorina Andes

Please come out to support our students this Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Iron Hill Brewery for our Give 20 event!  You must present the attached coupon in order for 20% of your bill to be donated.   Proceeds go to the post prom fundraising efforts for 2016.  Reservations are encouraged to avoid a long wait time.

Iron Hill_1-17-16-GIVE20_LAN

PSAT Results

by Dorina Andes

PSAT Results Information was presented to students on January 7 and 8th 2016.  We hope that all students use the results to help set post-secondary goals and to determine areas for improvement.

An informational PowerPoint Presentation can be accessed by clicking the link below.  If you have questions about PSAT results please email your school counselor.

PSAT Powerpoint

NEW – Automated Calling System

by Dorina Andes

Beginning Wednesday January 6, 2016, Penn Manor High School will be using an automated calling system to contact the parents/guardians of students who are absent from school.  The calling process will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. each morning.  The purpose of the call will be to notify parents/guardians that their student is not in school on a particular day.

Although parents will be notified of their child’s absence, we do ask that an excuse note still be provided to the school within three days of the student’s return.

Winter Keystone Exams

by Dorina Andes
We will begin Keystone Exams this Thursday. We will administer the Biology Keystone Exam on Thursday, January 7 and Friday, January 8. We will run on a modified schedule each Biology exam day.  We will administer the Algebra Keystone Exam on Monday, January 11 and Tuesday, January 12. We will administer the Literature Keystone Exam on Wednesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 14.  We will run on a normal schedule each Algebra and Literature exam day.
 
Freshmen, sophomores, and those juniors who are testing will report to directly to their testing locations on these days. Students who are testing will be notified by their teacher or receive a written pass of their testing room.
 
During the Biology Keystone exam days, Freshmen and sophomores who are not testing will report to their homeroom during the testing time.  Seniors who have their own transportation can report to the cafeteria at 9:45 a.m.   Juniors who scored proficient on these exams and have their own transportation can report to the cafeteria at 9:45 a.m on Thursday, Janaury 7.  There will be a mandatory junior class meeting at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, January 8 in the cafeteria.   If seniors and proficient juniors do not have transportation, they should report to the cafeteria by 7:40 a.m. each day.
 
 Good luck to all students who are participating in Keystone Exams this month!

January Breakfast and Lunch Menus

by Dorina Andes

The new breakfast and lunch menus for the month of January are now available under the “School Menus” link at the top of the page.