Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Late Start Schedule Today
Zero period at 9:30; first period at 10:15 am
NEW
ACA DEC FUN FACT
One teaspoon of a neutron star weighs the same as the entire human population. How can something that small weigh so much? Come to P105 and learn more about Academic Decathlon.
TRACK & FIELD FUNDRAISER
Come to the Dilly D in the Pen Center, 550 Deep Valley Dr., TODAY between noon and 8:00 pm and when you order, mention Pen’s track and field team. The team will receive a percentage of your order, and you’ll have a great meal. Make it a combo!
PLUS LEADERSHIP
It’s not too late to be a part of PLUS leadership fourth period class. Click here to apply to be part of a class that works to make Peninsula a better place. Deadline for applying is TODAY. Contact Mrs. Kealey at [email protected] with questions.
SCHOLAR QUIZ TEAMS
Team applications for Scholar Quiz must be turned in on or before this Friday, April 3, by the end of sixth period. Bring your application and donation to H14 starting today and continuing through Friday. Contact Ms. Sidella at [email protected] with questions.
GRADUATE LAWN SIGNS
Parents, the deadline to purchase a custom-made Peninsula lawn sign to celebrate your 2026 grad has been extended to Monday, April 6. The plastic, corrugated signs are printed on one side and include the lawn stake. Cost is $25 and you may place your order here.
REMINDERS
DANCE SHOW
The spring dance show, Momentum, presented by Peninsula Dance is here. Dancers will be performing from Choreo Company, Intermediate, COED, the 2026 national champion pep flag team plus special guest artists. Momentum will be presented TONIGHT and TOMORROW, Apr. 2 at the Armstrong Theater in Torrance. All performances begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any of the Pen dancers or in the South Dance Room during Panther Time or lunch. Tickets purchased at the door will be more expensive, so don’t wait.
WHALE OF A DAY VOLUNTEERS
The 41st annual Whale of a Day is on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Volunteers are needed to help with craft tables, face painting, games and more. Fill out the form here and submit before Monday, April 5. The day includes whale watching from shore, live music, and a variety of activities plus exhibits.
SHARE YOUR VOICE
Have you got what it takes to be a singer? Share Your Voice is a vocal performance competition for students in the Los Angeles area. The grand prize is co-writing and recording an original single with a Grammy award winning producer. The top three finishers after that receive recording equipment. Email [email protected] with questions. Deadline to submit is Tuesday, Apr. 13.
BLOOD DRIVE
Mark your calendars for the PLUS Leadership and UCLA spring blood drive on Tuesday, Apr. 28 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Main Gym. You may sign up with any PLUS student or email [email protected] with questions. Parental consent is required for 16-year-old participants. All eligible donors receive a surprise gift. Donate and save lives.
NHS TUTORING
Free tutoring from National Honor Society members is available in the library during lunch. Sign up at the library if you want a specific day. Walk ins are helped on a first come, first served basis. In addition, some NHS members are available for 2 hours per month of free tutoring. Sign up via https://penhighnhs.wixsite.com/penhighnhs/ and click on the Request a Tutor tab then follow the instructions to complete the Google form. If a tutor is available during your requested hours, you will be notified of the match.
FREE FOOD
Don’t forget that Pen offers free breakfasts and lunches to students all year long. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 8:30 am as well as during Panther Time at both the cart outside the library and the cafeteria. Free lunches are offered at the cafeteria and the outside cart. If you want to buy food or snacks, remember Pen’s food service is cashless, so be sure to have money loaded on your Titan account.
COUNSELING
LA HARBOR COLLEGE SUMMER COURSES
If you plan to take world history, US history, American government or economics at LA Harbor College this summer, you must first obtain a LAHC ID number. Click here for the application information. After obtaining your ID number, you must attend the last workshop TODAY from 8:30 to 9:30 am in S52. Contact Monica Hamilton at [email protected] with questions.
CLUBS
MATH TEAM
Join the Math Team for their general meeting TODAY at lunch in S44. New members are always welcome and candy is available to all.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: LACROSSE
Please dismiss the varsity boys’ lacrosse players at 2:15 pm today for their home against Redondo. The senior athletes will be honored at the game which starts at 3:00 pm.
EARLY DISMISSAL: BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Please excuse the varsity beach volleyball players at 1:15 pm today for their home match against Pacific Lutheran.