Thursday, February 05, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
WALK FOR LIFE
Each year, Peninsula’s students and staff participate in Walk for Life to raise funds for cancer research and honor those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. A video is being produced featuring the voices of those affected by cancer in our Panther world including students, families, teachers, staff, and administrators. If you or someone close to you has been impacted by the disease and willing to share a short message for this video, fill out the form to participate.
VALENTINE COFFEE HOUSE
Love is in the air, which is a great reason to come to the Valentine-themed Coffee House next week on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Instead of auditions, there will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 in P115 at lunch. Everyone who wants to perform--singers, musicians and more, must come to the meeting. Be sure to fill out the form under Panther Picks on the website as well as in your grade level team to participate.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
Visit the Bradbury Gallery near the P Building and be amazed by the talent of your classmates at the annual photo and video show running through Feb. 11 during school hours.
MOCK TRIAL SPRING TRAINING
You’ll improve your public speaking, self-confidence and more when you participate in Pen’s mock trial training. Coaching is provided by some of the best attorneys in Los Angeles County. Come to the first session Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:00 pm in the courtroom to learn more.
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.
BLEU WORLD INTERNSHIPS
Calling all junior and senior ocean changemakers! Bleu World, an ocean conservation nonprofit, is looking for remote interns this spring. The unpaid internships run for 13 weeks and consist of project based remote work in marketing, marine science and ocean conservation. Interns are required to spend three to five hours each week working on their projects and have evening availability for a remote meeting once each week. Deadline for applying is TOMORROW, Feb. 6. Apply here.
PEF SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP
The Peninsula Education Foundation is awarding two $1,500 scholarships to seniors in the class of 2026. You must be currently enrolled in the PVPUSD and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation. Only online applications are accepted and may be found here along with additional information here. Deadline to apply is Sunday, Mar. 22.
COUNSELING
COURSE PREVIEW
During the rest of January and continuing into February, teachers will hold Course Previews at lunch to provide information and answer questions about specific courses and new classes. Take the time to go to the sessions that interest you and talk to your counselor about updating your course requests for next year. No presentation today, but come TOMORROW, Feb. 6 to P208 and learn about AP Bio.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY
If you are a senior who wants to register/apply at El Camino College for next year, come to the CCC on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at lunch. Have your Social Security number with you and Chromebooks will be available to use or you may bring your own laptop. Also, mark your calendars for Wednesday, Mar. 4 at 6:30 pm for the presentation of the Co
PRACTICE SAT/ACT
Are you a sophomore or junior who wants the opportunity to see what taking the SAT or ACT is like before you actually do it? The CCC is offering a practice SAT/ACT test on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 9 am. This is not an official test. It is for the benefit of practice before you take the actual test. Registration starts in the CCC at Panther Time or lunch on Monday, Feb. 9 and continues through Friday, Feb. 13. A $20 donation is appreciated. Deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 13 by the end of lunch.
ATHLETICS
GIRLS’ LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the girls’ lacrosse team continue Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the stadium field and continue through Saturday, Feb. 14 (weather permitting). Fill out this form if you are interested in trying out. Wear comfortable clothes, cleats or running shoes, and a mouthguard. Helmets, sticks and a few mouthguards will be available to new players. Players not currently in the class should bring proof of current physical. All are welcome.
BOYS’ TENNIS PARENTS MEETING
There is an important meeting TODAY at 5:00 pm on the tennis courts for parents of players in the boys’ tennis program. Coaches and captains will be introduced and handouts distributed.