PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN for  WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2025

Late Start Schedule Today

GENERAL

OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW

The spring open house is TOMORROW, Feb. 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The evening begins with a presentation in the gym from 6:00-6:30, then allows prospective students and parents to walk the campus, meet with faculty and current students to hear about the programs offered at Pen. 

SCIENCE FAIR

The annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Science and Engineering Fair is also TOMORROW, Feb. 6, at the Los Verdes Golf Club. The public viewing is from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Come and see the results of year-long projects completed by the students. You’ll have time to stop by and still make the Open House!

VALENTINE-O-GRAMS

Tell your sweetie how much you care with a singing valentine! The choir is selling Valentine-O-Grams starting TODAY through Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the amphitheater at lunch. You may send candy, a card and a song for $5 or $4 for candy and a card. You may also order online by clicking here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Peninsula’s VEX robotics program is hosting the second annual “Over the Peninsula” robotics tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse and volunteers are needed. You’ll earn volunteer hours to help set up and run the competition. Click here to sign up or email [email protected] with questions.

WALK FOR LIFE

Every year, Pen participates in Walk for Life, a fundraiser for cancer research. This year it is on Friday, Feb. 28. The day includes a carnival at lunch on the amphitheater as well as a dedication ceremony during fifth period for those lost to cancer or battling the disease. After the dedication, we walk as a community to Highridge Park. If you are interested in being interviewed about how your life has been affected by cancer or if you want a loved one honored during the ceremony, visit the links under Panther Picks on Peninsula’s web page or on Instagram.

DANCING WITH THE STAFF

Come and cheer on your favorite teachers as they battle it out dancing for Team Gold or Team Black on  Thursday, Feb. 20. Doors to the Main Gym open at 5:30 pm and performances start at 6:00. Tickets are $10 each and available from a Choreo Company team member or stop by the South Dance Room during Panther Time or lunch to buy yours. But if you don’t do either option, you may still buy a ticket at the door.  Don’t miss it!

COUNSELING

COURSE PREVIEWS

Check out some of the class offerings before you sign up at the course previews teachers are conducting to provide information and answer questions. Stay tuned—there’s more to come!

TODAY: Come to H44 at lunch to learn about AP Physics C and some of the changes coming.

TOMORROW, Feb. 6: Learn about cybersecurity in T106 at lunch.

Friday, Feb. 7: Come to T106 at lunch to discover more about AP computer science.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

If you are a senior considering community college next year, don’t miss the CCC’s application days this week at lunch. Have your Social Security number with you to complete your registration/application. You may use the Chrome books at the CCC or bring your own. TODAY applications will be for Santa Monica College.

COLLEGE ATHLETES

Find out what it takes to be a college athlete TODAY at 7:00 pm in the CCC when Chuck Liddiard of Paratum Scholars will talk about the opportunities, athletic scholarships, how the recruitment process works and more. This process starts well before your senior year, so don’t miss this chance to learn what you need to do to prepare. Register here for the event.

CLUBS

MATH TEAM

The general meeting of the Math Team is TODAY at lunch in S44. Email [email protected] if you would like to join or have questions.

ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER

Order dinner from Chipotle in the Peninsula Center TODAY and 25% of your purchase will go to Pen’s Robotics Team. Mention you are a supporter of the program if ordering in person or use the code KDZMANX if buying online.

ATHLETICS

EARLY DISMISSAL: BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Please dismiss the members of the beach volleyball team at 1:00 pm today for their scrimmage at Santa Monica High.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

Be sure your spikes and digs are up to par for the boys’ volleyball tryouts TODAY from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Main Gym. You must have a current physical to try out.

TRACK & FIELD INFO

If you are interested in track and field as your spring sport, meet Coach Esparza at the track scoreboard TODAY through Friday, Feb. 6, (weather permitting) at 2:30 pm for more information. There’s a track and field event for everyone who puts in the work. You may also contact the coach at [email protected] with questions.