PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN for THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025

Double Assembly Pep Rally Schedule Today

GENERAL

DOUBLE ASSEMBLY PEP RALLY

There will be two pep rallies during fourth period today in the Main Gym celebrating Pen’s class of 2025. If you are in the H Building, P201-225, the Main Gym, or the T Building, come to the 4A rally which starts at 11:00 am. If you are in the S Building, P101-125, the North and South Dance Rooms, come to the 4B rally which begins at 12:01.

MOMENTUM SPRING DANCE SHOW

Last chance to see the Momentum Spring Dance Show TONIGHT at the James Armstrong Theater in Torrance. The show begins at 7:00 pm and tickets are available from any Peninsula dancer for $15. Tickets will be available at the door, but the price goes up to $20.

SPRING CONCERT

Spring is in the air and in the music being performed by the concert band. Come to the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse TOMORROW, Apr. 25, at 7:00 pm and listen to the magical and mysterious music as well as a performance of the award winning Winter Guards. Tickets are $15 at the door and students are free.

LINK CREW INTERVIEWS

Interviews for next year’s Link Crew are next week. If you turned in an application, you should have already received a slip in your fourth period class with your interview day and time. If you didn’t receive a slip or were absent, ask your fourth period teacher about it first, then visit Ms. Dibble in P103 if you have questions or need more information.

SENIOR WEEK

Seniors, haul out your best 80s neon apparel and wear it today. Take part in the senior class fundraiser TOMORROW, Apr. 25, at Raising Canes on Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm. Mention you are from Peninsula or support Pen when you place your order and a portion of your purchase comes back to our school. 

AP EXAMS

Time to get ready for the AP Exams coming May 5 through 16. Complete information regarding exam day and test preparation is available on Pen’s website. The AP testing link is under Panther Picks or click here.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

If you are a 10th or 11th grade student who wants to gain real-world industry experience, strengthen your college application and expand your professional network, consider the PVPUSD high school summer internship program. The program, in partnership with Nova School AI, runs from June 9 to July 10, and offers students the opportunity to explore various career fields. On Tuesday, Apr. 29 from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, there will be a Zoom meeting for potential participants to learn more about the program. The summer internship program application link will be shared during the session. The Zoom signup and session link for April 29 will be emailed to all students the week of April 14. Contact the program director, Becky Egan, at [email protected] with questions.

A NIGHT IN THE CITY OF STARS

This year, the prom theme is A Night in the City of Stars and will be at the House of Blues in LA. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, Apr. 30, at the Student Store. You must bring a completed permission slip, payment (cash or check made out to PVPHS-Prom) and your student ID to buy your tickets. Early bird pricing, April 30 to May 2, is $130 per person with ASB; $140 without. Starting May 5 through May 9, tickets go up to $140 with ASB; $150 without. Guest passes will be available starting Monday, May 5. If you are bringing a guest, you must submit both a completed guest pass and permission slip when you purchase the guest ticket. Guest tickets will not be available until May 5. 

FOSTER A PET FOR SERVICE HOURS

You may earn up to 60 hours of service credit per month if your family fosters a dog or cat from the Harbor Shelter through Pedro Pet Pals. Shelters are overcrowded with healthy pets and fostering one of them gives them a chance at life. Call or text (310) 650-1089 or email [email protected] with questions. Check out the Instagram page @savingharbordogs for more information

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

SENIOR YEAR ACTIVITY & SURVEY

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! It’s time to complete your senior year-end activity and survey on SchooLinks where you request your final transcript and give approval to be included in The Pen senior destinations. You must complete both items to have your information included. Click here for directions. Deadline to submit is Thursday, May 15. Questions? Stop by the CCC and talk to Mrs. Arico.

CLUBS

GAMING CLUB

Come and play Mario Cart at the Gaming Community Club meeting TODAY at lunch in S42.

BIOLOGY CLUB

If you are taking AP biology this year, come to P208 at lunch TODAY for a Kahoot review. Contact Sakura Nakanishi at [email protected] with questions.

M.U.N.

Interested in global politics? Like to debate real world issues? Stop by the PAC at lunch TODAY for the weekly Model United Nations meeting. There are still several conferences remaining this semester, so come and sign up before the spots are filled. Email [email protected] with questions.

ATHLETICS

GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL

Interested in playing flag football next year? Whether you’re a new or returning player, don’t miss the meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 29 at lunch in Coach Young’s classroom, M36. Important information will be distributed regarding tryouts and the complete season. Contact Coach Young at [email protected] with questions.

BOYS’ WATER POLO

Can you dunk a ball in water? Love hitting the target? Then you may have what it takes to play boys’ water polo. Come to the information session during lunch TOMORROW, Apr. 25, in H64 and learn more. Whether you’re a returning player or just curious, everyone is welcome. Email questions to Coach Kim at [email protected] or stop by H64. 

COLORGUARD TRYOUTS

Looking for a fall sport out of the ordinary? Why not try Cologuard where you’ll have a chance to dance, use spin equipment and perform with the marching band at a variety of events. No experience required. Come to the tryouts Thursday, May 1 in front of the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Make sure your hair is off your face and wear athletic sneakers for the tryouts. If you are unable to make it, contact Coach Jo-Jo at [email protected] for a video audition.