Friday, April 17, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
NEW
ACA DEC FUN FACT
Did you know President Andrew Jackson’s pet parrot was removed from his funeral service for swearing? Come to P105 and learn more from the Academic Decathlon team.
PEP RALLY
Panthers, the last class comp pep rally of the year is Thursday, Apr. 23. Deck out in your class color and sign up to participate in the games. The class with the most points wins free Chik Fil A sandwiches delivered by the cow.
WHALE OF A DAY RESCHEDULED
Due to the possibility of bad weather, the Whale of a Day event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Apr. 25 at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Click here to volunteer.
REMINDERS
COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS
Seniors, audition to perform at the Coffee House on Tuesday, Apr. 21. TODAY is the last day to audition at lunch in P115. You must fill out the form on the Senior Team before auditioning. The form is also available on Pen’s website under Panther Picks and on Instagram. If you aren’t a senior, you may perform as long as there is a senior in your group.
SCHOLAR QUIZ TEAMS
Attention Scholar Quiz captains: there is a mandatory meeting on Monday, Apr. 20 during lunch in H14. You must attend or send a representative for your team. Contact Mrs. Sidella at [email protected] with questions
SUMMER MUSIC MENTORS
Calling Peninsula music students! Volunteers are needed to be music mentors to younger students in the district from June 13 to July 25. You’ll share your love of music, gain leadership experience and earn services hours. Click here for more information and to sign up. Email [email protected] with questions. Sponsored by the Pen High Music Boosters.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a morning of volunteering at the White Point Nature Preserve TOMORROW, Apr. 18 from 9:00 am to noon. Sponsored by the PV Peninsula Land Conservancy, there will be a variety of activities from planting to light trail care. Volunteer hour verification is available for school credit. Register at pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
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.
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.
CLUBS
ROTARY INTERACT
St. Francis Episcopal Church in Long Beach is collecting donations for those in need and Pen’s Rotary Interact Club is assisting them. Backpacks, toiletries, hygiene products plus gently used clothing and shoes are needed. Drop off your donations in H44 TODAY. Email [email protected] with questions.
CUBE CLUB
Learn how to solve the Rubik cube at the Cube Club meeting TODAY at lunch in P121. Free candy will be distributed to all who attend.
DRAMA CLUB
If you are looking to have fun, watch a presentation and play games, don’t miss the Drama Club meeting TODAY at lunch in the PAC.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: BASEBALL
Please excuse the JV baseball team at 1:30 pm today for their home game against Wiseburn.
BOYS’ WATER POLO
New and returning players—join the action and be part of a team. No experience? No problem. Water polo is a great way to build friendships and stay active. Don’t miss the mandatory lunch meeting TODAY in H64.
DANCE TEAM
Applications are due TODAY if you want to join the Intermediate Dance or Choreo Company (advanced) for the 2026-2027 season. The link to apply is on the Peninsula website. The dance team workshops are on Tuesday, Apr. 21 and Wednesday, Apr. 22 in the South Dance Room from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Review day is Thursday, Apr. 23 followed by auditions on Friday, Apr. 24 starting at 3:30 pm for the Company auditions followed by Intermediate Dance.
PICK UP BLACK & GOLD AUCTION ITEMS
Pick up day is TOMORROW, Apr. 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Peninsula library for Black & Gold Affaire online auction purchases as well as lawn signs. For more information, visit penblackandgold.com or contact [email protected].