We hope you are enjoying your summer break. In an effort to communicate dates and information this post has an abundance of information, please read in detail.

We are excited to welcome all incoming 9th graders as well as all new students who are entering Penn Manor High School to our New Student Orientation program on Wednesday, August 16th from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Students/families will be able to tour the building from 7:00-8:00PM.

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LINK CREW FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY

What is Penn Manor Link Crew? Link Crew is a new high school transition program that will welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, Link Crew is a proven high school transition program that trains mentors from our junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.

The Link Leaders have been organizing FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAYS:

August 24 (9th grade last names A-L): 8:00 AM -12 PM
August 25 (9th grade last names M-Z): 8:00 AM-12 PM

**Please note transportation will not be provided. All 9th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend.**

• Over 200 students from Manor and Marticville Middle Schools are expected to attend each day.
• Students do not need to bring anything with them on this day. 
• Please wear sneakers as this is an active and fun day. 
• No phones or computers permitted during freshman orientation.

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2023-24 STUDENT SCHEDULES will hope to be released by mid-July:

If needed, virtual schedule change days are August 7-10.  In person schedule change day is August 9th.**

Counselor Assignments have been updated as noted by student last names below:

Mrs. Brandy Basile  (last names A-D)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1810  brandy.basile@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Dana Wile (last names E-H)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1817 Dana.wile@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Gail Ulmer (last names I-Mur)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1815 Gail.ulmer@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Marjean Long (last names Mus – Sh)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1818 marjean.long@pennmanor.net

Ms. Olivia Best – (last names Si-Tor and ReSET program)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1816  olivia.best@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Melissa Ostrowski (last names Tos-Z)

(717) 872 – 9520 ext. 1822 melissa.ostrowski@pennmanor.net

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Welcome Mr. Bechtel, the new 10th grade administrator!

Mr. Douglas Eby – Principal – doug.eby@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Jenna Fisher – Assistant Principal – grade 9 – jenna.fisher@pennmanor.net

Mr. Thomas Bechtel – Assistant Principal – grade 10 – thomas.bechtel@pennmanor.net

Mr. Michael Fowler – Assistant Principal – grade 11 – michael.fowler@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Kimberly Marsh – Assistant Principal – grade 12 – kimberly.marsh@pennmanor.net

            

Attention 8th & 9th grade parents:

Millersville University and Penn Manor School District are excited to announce a new opportunity for high school students.  This initiative allows students to take college courses on Millersville University’s campus each semester of their junior and senior year.  They will learn about college life, interact closely with faculty and industry experts, and be mentored by Millersville college students. 

Students will receive 12 college credits at no cost, and upon successful completion of these courses will be admitted to Millersville University. Early Enrollment and Dual Enrollment are designed to complement what is offered at the high school.

Penn Manor has set the requirement that students must have completed business-related courses at Penn Manor prior to enrolling, so current 8th and 9th-grade students’ parents should attend this virtual information session to learn how to plan your courses appropriately.  

If you are interested in learning more about free college classes, please attend the virtual information session at 7:00pm-7:30pm on Tuesday, May 30th.

RSVP here to get the google meet link: https://bit.ly/RSVPEarlyMU

This is a reminder that Keystone exams begin Monday May 15.

FAQ Parent Keystone Info

Información para padres o tutores

Testing Days will be May 15 – May 19:

• May 15/16: Algebra/Literature – 7:40 – 10:30
• May 17/18: Literature/Biology – 7:40 – 10:15
• May 19: Biology – using a schedule within a schedule for students that had to take all three exams
• May 22: Keystone Make ups begin

Block Schedule Rotation for May 15 – 18:

• May 15: Blocks 1, 3, 2, 4
• May 16: Blocks 2, 3, 1, 4
• May 17: Blocks 1, 3, 2, 4
• May 18: Blocks 2, 3, 1, 4

Students have received specific emails with the tests they are taking, testing dates, and testing locations.

Juniors and Seniors that are not testing will be permitted to arrive at school at the end of the testing block each day as long as they are in good standing and have transportation.

Freshmen and Sophomores not testing will report to their Friday Flex locations.

Schedules and room assignments for flex will be posted in grade level google classrooms.

We are a few weeks away from our Spring Keystone Exams.  There are two major changes that were made from the Winter Keystone Exams.  The first is that we will have fewer testing days.  The second is that we will be alternating the schedule.

Testing Days will be May 15 – May 19:

• May 15/16: Algebra/Literature – 7:40 – 10:30
• May 17/18: Literature/Biology – 7:40 – 10:15
• May 19: Biology – using a schedule within a schedule for students that had to take all three exams
• May 22: Keystone Make ups begin

Block Schedule Rotation for May 15 – 18:

• May 15: Blocks 1, 3, 2, 4
• May 16: Blocks 2, 3, 1, 4
• May 17: Blocks 1, 3, 2, 4
• May 18: Blocks 2, 3, 1, 4

Students will receive specific emails with the tests they are taking, testing dates, and testing locations.

Juniors and Seniors that are not testing will be permitted to arrive at school at the end of the testing block each day as long as they are in good standing and have transportation.

Freshmen and Sophomores not testing will report to their Friday Flex locations.

Schedules and room assignments for flex will be posted in grade level google classrooms.

A video containing Keystone information for students will be shown during a flex block when we get closer to the testing date.

Please join us in celebrating the completion of the Penn Manor High School project during Dedication Weekend, April 14-16. The high school will host several events that weekend to thank the community for its patience and support during the project and to formally dedicate the school.

Activities will include:

Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April 16 – An art show featuring work by student artists from all Penn Manor schools will be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, and remain on display throughout the weekend. 

Friday, April 14 – Recognition of Distinguished Penn Manor Alumni Elizabeth Maine Allen, (Class of 1974), William Myers Jr. (1976), Charlie Reisinger (1990), and Tiffany Harrington Harris (1991).

The alumni will be honored at a luncheon in the high school Large Group Instruction room. Earlier in the day, they will talk with current Penn Manor students about their time at Penn Manor and their experiences since graduating.

Saturday, April 15 – Penn Manor Community Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the High School Auxiliary Gym, featuring food trucks, childrens’ games and activities and displays on Penn Manor student groups and activities. 

Admission is free, and attendees will be able to tour the high school during the event.

Sunday, April 16 – Penn Manor High School Dedication Ceremony at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The ceremony will feature student musicians, distinguished guests and tours of the high school from 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. The school store will be selling Penn Manor gear during the event.

Please join us in celebrating Penn Manor’s past and its bright future by attending any or all of these events!

Members from Unified Club/Team and Comet Nation have paired up to plan an awesome week with a SURPRISE at the end! 

Monday – Pajama day

Tuesday – Wear Blue and Yellow and Crazy socks

Wednesday – Workout Wednesday

Thursday – Sports Day

Friday – Color Wars -9th grade – RED, 10th grade – GREEN, 11th grade – WHITE, 12th grade – BLUE, Staff – GOLD

THE SURPRISE!!!

We will be collecting $$ for the Special Olympics of PA and our Unified Club and Team by hosting a Polar Pop!!  You can donate money in the cafeteria during lunches for the chance to see 3 staff members, stand in the middle of the gym at Friday’s Pep Rally and have balloons of ICE COLD water popped over their heads!  We thank those teachers and staff who have committed to participating. 

Who will it be?

 The most requested substitute,  High School and DISTRICT level administrators, teachers…

Please join us in celebrating the completion of the Penn Manor High School project during Dedication Weekend, April 14-16. The high school will host several events that weekend to thank the community for its patience and support during the project and to formally dedicate the school.

Activities will include:

Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April 16 – An art show featuring work by student artists from all Penn Manor schools will be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, and remain on display throughout the weekend. 

Friday, April 14 – Recognition of Distinguished Penn Manor Alumni Elizabeth Maine Allen, (Class of 1974), William Myers Jr. (1976), Charlie Reisinger (1990), and Tiffany Harrington Harris (1991).

The alumni will be honored at a luncheon in the high school Large Group Instruction room. Earlier in the day, they will talk with current Penn Manor students about their time at Penn Manor and their experiences since graduating.

Saturday, April 15 – Penn Manor Community Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the High School Auxiliary Gym, featuring food trucks, childrens’ games and activities and displays on Penn Manor student groups and activities. 

Admission is free, and attendees will be able to tour the high school during the event.

Sunday, April 16 – Penn Manor High School Dedication Ceremony at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The ceremony will feature student musicians, distinguished guests and tours of the high school before and after the ceremony.

Please join us in celebrating Penn Manor’s past and its bright future by attending any or all of these events!