Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
SENIOR SUNRISE
Seniors, don’t miss the start of your final year celebrations and come to the Senior Sunrise TODAY. Meet at the football field at 6:00 and commemorate the class of 2026 with donuts, bagels and hot chocolate.
NEHS
Juniors and seniors interested in joining the National English Honor Society can now apply. To access the form, join the Teams page using the code q824hc5. TODAY is the deadline to apply. Email [email protected] with questions.
AMC SIGN-UPS
Like to try your hand at math competition? Sign-ups for the American Math Competition continue this week. Open to all students who take math classes at Pen, the AMC 10A/12A is Nov. 5 and the 10B/12B is Nov. 13. Both competitions are from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Peninsula. The cost is $10 for one test: $20 for both. Bring cash or check to S44 at Panther Time or lunch by TODAY. Email [email protected] with questions.
CSHS
You may be eligible to join the Computer Science Honors Society if you are taking or have taken a computer science, engineering, research or robotics class. Come to the only make-up mandatory information meeting TODAY at lunch in T106 to learn more. Email questions to [email protected].
MU ALPHA THETA
Are you a returning member of Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society? You must turn in the Returning Member Packet by Monday, Sept. 15 by 12:45 pm to S50. Do not disrupt any class being conducted. Email [email protected] with questions.
SCROLLING TO SCHOOLING
Social media is part of our way of life, but there are approaches to deal with it. Join the social media panel of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Dr. Suzanne Wildey, and Pen’s new principal, Dr. Kyle Garrity, as they explore From Scrolling to Schooling: How Social Media Is Changing the Way Our Kids Learn. Come to the Peninsula Center Library on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm to find out more. The event is hosted by the Council of PTAs and the League of Women Voters.
NHS
The first monthly meeting for the National Honor Society is Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the PAC at lunch.
PSAT
Pen will offer the PSAT exam to all juniors and sophomores on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Students must register in the Student Store between Monday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 17 to take the test. The PSAT is free for juniors and $20 for sophomores.
STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Interested in learning and contributing to PVPUSD? Consider joining the Student Advisory Council. Students meet once a month at the District boardroom with Dr. Serrano, the superintendent, and other administrators to provide a student voice while sharing concerns, ideas, and more. Space is limited and you must be able to commit for the school year. Complete the application before Friday, Sept. 26.
SAT PREP
The SATs are only a month away and the DB Academics boot camp can help you get ready. You have the option of in-class or remote instruction on Sunday, Sept. 28. English is offered from 9:00 am to noon and math from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 24. Contact DB Academic at (310) 514-7242 or email [email protected] for more information. Or visit the website at dbacademics.com. This is also a fundraiser for Pen’s PTSA.
REFLECTIONS
Put on your creative hats, Panthers because it’s time for the PTSA’s annual Reflections program. The theme for 2025-2026 is I Belong! The interpretation is up to you. Click here for submission guidelines. On the entry form, be sure to include the email address you are most likely to check. Deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday, Oct. 19. Email [email protected] with questions.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
COLLEGE REP VISITS
This week, Pen welcomes reps from Southern Methodist, Boston College and more. The full schedule is available on MAIA Learning. All juniors and seniors must have a signed Teacher Permission Slip turned in 24 hours before the event.
PRACTICE SAT/ACT
Juniors and seniors can have the experience of taking the ACT or SAT at the CCC practice tests on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9:00 am. This is not an official test but gives students a chance to experience the testing atmosphere. Deadline for registering is TODAY by the end of lunch in the CCC during Panther Time or lunch. A $20 donation is appreciated.
CLUBS
ROTARY INTERACT
Do you have new or gently used running shoes taking up space in your closet? The Rotary Interact Club is collecting shoes for the Strides in Recovery program that helps people in addiction treatment train for races. Drop off donations in H44 anytime between periods 1 to 5. Learn more at stridesinrecovery.org.
Rotary Interact is also looking for volunteers to help at the annual PV Trails 5K on Sunday, Sept. 28. Cheer on runners, pass out refreshments, take photos and more. The run also supports those recovering from addiction. Sign up here.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: WATER POLO
Please excuse the varsity boys’ water polo team at 12:15 pm today for the tournament at Garden Grove High.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
It’s different, it’s fast, it’s finesse. It’s girls’ lacrosse. Want to learn more? Come to the information meeting TODAY at lunch in S10. No experience necessary, just be willing to learn and have a good work ethic. Bring proof of a recent physical if you are not already cleared.
WRESTLING TEAM
Are you interested in getting in great shape and learn jujitsu plus mixed martial arts skills as well? Come and join Pen’s wrestling team where no prior experience is necessary. The Panther wrestlers finished as CIF runners up last year. This year we want to win. Swing by the wrestling room (M31) during sixth period and check it out.
JR. PANTHER SPIRIT CLINIC
Registration is now open for the Junior Panther Spirit Clinic next month. The clinic is for PVPUSD students in grades TK through 8th. The workshop is Monday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm each day with a performance at halftime during the Homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 26. Go to Pen’s website and you’ll find the application to register and pay under Panther Picks. Contact Coach Tsudama at [email protected] with questions.