Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Late Start Schedule Today
Zero period begins at 9:30; first period at 10:15 am
NEW
SENIOR ACTIVITIES WEEK
Seniors, another busy morning and it’s all in the Fieldhouse. Don’t miss the Senior Breakfast at 10:00 am, followed by the panoramic class picture and senior assembly. After the assembly, you may pick up your cap and gown You are excused from zero to fourth periods today.
POWDER PUFF GAME RESCHEDULED
The annual seniors vs juniors Powder Puff game is TOMORROW, Apr. 23 at the stadium immediately after the pep rally
ACA DEC TRIVIA
Today’s question: What is the distance run in a marathon? The obscure facts you’ve come to learn and love have been changed into trivia. Take your answer to P105 for a golden ticket that you accumulate to turn in later for a prize. Come to P105 if you know the answer for today’s question and be part of the prize opportunities.
REMINDERS
PEP RALLY TOMORROW
Panthers, the last class comp pep rally of the year is TOMORROW, Apr. 23 which means there will be a special schedule. Dress in your class color and sign up to participate in the games on your grade level team. The class with the most points wins free Chik Fil A sandwiches delivered by the cow.
SCHOLAR QUIZ
It’s almost here! Scholar Quiz begins on Friday, April 24 at lunch. Stop by H14 to check the playoff bracket and see your team’s location. Fans are welcome to come and cheer on their favorite teams. Who will be the champions?
LINK CREW INTERVIEWS
If you submitted an application to be a Link Crew Leader next year, you should have already received notification of your interview time. Interviews will be held the week of April 27. If you have not received this information, see Ms. Dibble in P103 at once.
BOOK DRIVE
The Library Replenishment Club is sponsoring a book drive now through Friday, Apr. 24. They are collecting new and gently used elementary level books, preferably hard cover, to donate to PVPUSD’s elementary schools. Any children’s books are welcome but especially requested by school librarians are children’s graphic novels, Harry Potter books, science and animal books. The collection bin is in the library. Email [email protected] with questions.
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
Next week is the annual PLUS/UCLA blood drive and 51 more appointments are needed. If the goal of 156 appointments and 80 donations is reached, there will be a Chipotle party. If you are a coach, advisor, teacher of a sports or academic team, club, leadership or seventh period class, your help is needed. The campus group with the most people showing up for their appointment will receive an invitation to the PLUS Chipotle party. If interested in joining the competition, email [email protected] to receive additional information or sign up here. The blood drive is Tuesday, April 28 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Main Gym. Donate and help save a life.
FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
It’s never too early to learn smart ways to save for the future, manage your money and build financial confidence. Come to the library on Thursday, April 30 during second period when a representative from Malaga Bank hosts a financial literacy workshop. Don’t miss this fun, interactive session.
WHALE OF A DAY RESCHEDULED
The Whale of a Day event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Apr. 25 at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Click here to volunteer.
COUNSELING
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Are you a junior planning to request a letter of recommendation from your counselor next year? Then you must attend the mandatory LOR meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:30 am (late start day). The location will be announced closer to the meeting date.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
As you wrap up your final year at Pen, don’t forget to complete your senior year end survey on MAIA Learning. This is required regardless of your plans for next year. You also request your final transcript and approve inclusion in senior destinations. Click here for directions. If you have questions, stop by the CCC and talk to Mrs. Arico.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: BASEBALL
Please release the JV baseball team at 12:30 pm today for their away game vs North and the varsity baseball team at 1:30 pm for their home game against North.
EARLY DISMISSAL: LACROSSE
Please excuse the girls’ varsity lacrosse players at 2:00 pm today for their senior home game against Millikan.
FLAG FOOTBALL MEETING
There is a girls’ flag football meeting in M36 on Friday, April 24 during Panther Time for all new, returning and just interested players. If you cannot make the meeting, contact Coach Young at [email protected].
COED CHOREO AUDITIONS
Audition applications for COED Choreo and the competitive Hip-Hop team are due this Friday, April 24. The link to the application is on Pen’s website. The COED Choreo audition workshops are on Tuesday, Apr. 28 and Wednesday, Apr. 29 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm in the South Dance Room. Review day is Thursday, Apr. 30 when the audition groups are announced. Actual auditions are on Friday, May 1 starting at 3:00 pm.
COED ALL MALE TEAM
Interested in becoming a member of the all-male COED Choreo team? No audition is required. Just send an email to Mrs. Tsudama at [email protected] for further information.