Thursday, March 05, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
BOEING SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Applications for the Boeing Summer Internship program are now available at the Attendance Office. This internship is an ideal opportunity to gain experience if you are interested in pursuing engineering, computer science, technology or mathematics. Completed applications must be turned into Attendance by Friday, Mar. 13 at 3:30 pm. For more information, click here.
MATH SUPPORT IS BACK
The after-school math support program is back! Algebra 1 is offered today and again on Monday in S20. Geometry support is today in S44 while Algebra 2 is today and again on Tuesday in P224. All support groups are 3:25 to 4:10 pm.
CALLING ALL DANCERS
Interested in auditioning for one of the many dance teams at Pen? There’s something for everyone. You can check them out at the dance bootcamps coming up this month. COED Choreo (hip hop) bootcamp is on Tuesday, Mar. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm while Dance bootcamp (Company and Intermediate) is on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Both bootcamps are in the South Dance room. Registration forms and more information are on Peninsula’s website under the Choreo Company, Intermediate and COED Choreo pages. Walk up registrations are also encouraged. Bring the completed paperwork and fee thirty minutes before the bootcamps start. Contact Mrs. Tsudama at [email protected] with questions.
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.
CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Congressman Ted Lieu, who represents the 36th District in the House of Representatives, is sponsoring the annual Congressional art competition in his District. Submissions must be turned in by TOMORROW, Mar. 6 at 5:00 pm at the Congressman’s office, 1645 Corinth Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles, 90025. For complete submission instructions, email [email protected] or visit lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition.
COUNSELING
ADVANCED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
In an effort to provide meaningful, hands-on career experiences, for the second year PVPUSD will offer an advanced, six-week internship. Interns earn five weighted A-G approved elective credits on their high school transcript; work 15-20 hours per week in a professional setting; complete relevant coursework through LA Harbor College; and more. The application is on the PVPUSD website and is due this Sunday, March 8, at 11:59 pm. Contact the Counseling Office for more information.
CHANGE NEXT YEAR’S COURSES
If you need to make a change to next year’s course requests, you must submit a TEAMS form through your school counselor’s link listed below by Friday, May 15. All program change requests are based on space availability and not guaranteed. Click here for Ms. Ramirez; Mr. Edward here; Mr. Wolven here; Ms.Baranick here; Mr. Olson here; and Dr. Genovese here.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
FIND YOUR COLLEGE FIT
Check out the CCC/PTSA book club Monday, Mar 9 at 6:30 pm in the CCC where the discussion will focus on the elite or bust mentality as detailed in the book by Jeff Selingo. Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You shows how choosing the right college leads to a better experience. RSVP here to attend. It’s a worthwhile evening even if you haven’t read the book. Light refreshments will be served.
AUTHOR COMES TO PEN
Jeff Selingo, nationally recognized college admissions expert and author, will be at Peninsula on Wednesday, Mar. 18 for two presentations. He will first talk to the class of 2027 at 8:30 am in the Main Gym, giving Pen’s juniors insight and perspective to build their college list. There will also be an evening presentation starting at 6:30 pm in the Main Gym. Free tickets are available by clicking here.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: TENNIS
Please release the JB boys’ tennis team at 1:00 pm today for their match at Woodbridge High.
EARLY DISMISSAL: SWIM
Please excuse the varsity boys’ swim team from fifth period today for their participation in the South Bay Invite Finals at Redondo Union.
EARLY DISMISSAL: BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Please dismiss all beach volleyball athletes at 1:00 pm today for their match at Wiseburn DaVinci.
SWIM TEAM VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed at the swim meets to help with timing and working in the snack shack. You can earn volunteer hours or just help out. Contact Coach Bellows at [email protected] or stop by H31 at Panther Time or lunch to sign up.
BLACK & GOLD AFFAIRE
The annual fundraiser by the Athletic Booster Club to benefit Pen’s athletic programs is on Saturday, Mar. 28 at the Norris Pavilion, but the online auction opens Friday, Mar. 13. Everyone may bid on items, experiences and exclusive packages. Donations and sponsorships are still open and welcome. Email questions to [email protected] or go to the website, penblackandgold.com.