Thursday, April 23, 2026
Double Assembly Schedule Today
Zero period at 7:30; first period at 8:30
Pep rally at stadium-11:00 am
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES WEEK
Cheer on the Class of 2026 one last time at the double assembly pep rally today then seniors, come to the Sky Zone in Torrance tonight.
POWDER PUFF GAME TODAY
The annual seniors vs juniors Powder Puff game is TODAY at the stadium immediately after the pep rally
EARLY DISMISSAL
Please excuse all band and color guard members at 10:30 am today to prepare for the pep rally at 11:00.
ACA DEC TRIVIA
Today’s trivia: What is the best-selling book of all time? Come to P105 if you know the answer and be part of the prize opportunities.
REMINDERS
PEP RALLY TOMORROW
Panthers, the last class comp pep rally of the year is TODAY. Dress in your class color and sign up to participate in the games on your grade level team. The class with the most points wins free Chik Fil A sandwiches delivered by the cow.
SCHOLAR QUIZ
It’s almost here! Scholar Quiz begins TOMORROW, April 24 at lunch. Stop by H14 to check the playoff bracket and see your team’s location. Fans are welcome to come and cheer on their favorite teams. Who will be the champions?
LINK CREW INTERVIEWS
If you submitted an application to be a Link Crew Leader next year, you should have already received notification of your interview time. Interviews will be held the week of April 27. If you have not received this information, see Ms. Dibble in P103 at once.
MATH SUPPORT
The after-school math support program offers help with Algebra 1 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.
BOOK DRIVE
The Library Replenishment Club is sponsoring a book drive TODAY and TOMORROW, Apr. 24. They are collecting new and gently used elementary level books, preferably hard cover, to donate to PVPUSD’s elementary schools. Any children’s books are welcome but especially requested by school librarians are children’s graphic novels, Harry Potter books, science and animal books. The collection bin is in the library. Email [email protected] with questions.
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
Next week is the annual PLUS/UCLA blood drive and 51 more appointments are needed. If the goal of 156 appointments and 80 donations is reached, there will be a Chipotle party. If you are a coach, advisor, teacher of a sports or academic team, club, leadership or seventh period class, your help is needed. The campus group with the most people showing up for their appointment will receive an invitation to the PLUS Chipotle party. If interested in joining the competition, email [email protected] to receive additional information or sign up here. The blood drive is Tuesday, April 28 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Main Gym. Donate and help save a life.
MU ALPHA THETA
Seniors in the math national honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, must turn in all required senior documents by Thursday, May 7 at 2:30 pm in S50 to receive graduation cords. These documents include the completed senior grade verification form signed by your current math teacher and a copy of your seven-semester unofficial transcript. You must be a Mu Alpha Theta member in good standing and maintained As in all math classes or Bs in honors or AP classes. Email questions to [email protected].
COUNSELING
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Are you a junior planning to request a letter of recommendation from your counselor next year? Then you must attend the mandatory LOR meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:30 am (late start day). The location will be announced closer to the meeting date.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
As you wrap up your final year at Pen, don’t forget to complete your senior year end survey on MAIA Learning. This is required regardless of your plans for next year. You also request your final transcript and approve inclusion in senior destinations. Click here for directions. If you have questions, stop by the CCC and talk to Mrs. Arico.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Please release the varsity beach volleyball team at 11:15 am today for their CIF round two match against El Dorado at Fullerton College. Go Panthers!
FLAG FOOTBALL MEETING
There is a girls’ flag football meeting in M36 TOMORROW, April 24 during Panther Time for all new, returning and just interested players. If you cannot make the meeting, contact Coach Young at [email protected].
COED CHOREO AUDITIONS
Audition applications for COED Choreo and the competitive Hip-Hop team are due TOMORROW, April 24. The link to the application is on Pen’s website. The COED Choreo audition workshops are on Tuesday, Apr. 28 and Wednesday, Apr. 29 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm in the South Dance Room. Review day is Thursday, Apr. 30 when the audition groups are announced. Actual auditions are on Friday, May 1 starting at 3:00 pm.
COED ALL MALE TEAM
Interested in becoming a member of the all-male COED Choreo team? No audition is required. Just send an email to Mrs. Tsudama at [email protected] for further information.