Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Science CAASPP Testing for Juniors Today

8:30 am to 10:45 am

Classes for all periods (0 to 6) shortened

No Panther Time

Zero period starts at 11:00 am

NEW

CAASPP TESTING TODAY

Eleventh grade students will participate in CAASPP science testing today from 8:30 to 10:45 am. Juniors should report to their assigned testing rooms by 8:25 am and go to their first class when testing is done. Classes for all periods (0-6) are in session, but shortened. Do not come on campus until the start of your first class unless you are testing.

ACA DEC FUN FACT

How could a chicken live for 18 months without a head? Visit P105 and learn more from the Academic Decathlon team.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

All grades are welcome to come to Link Crew’s presentation of Pitch Perfect in the amphitheater TONIGHT from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Be sure to be there by 6:30 to enjoy and participate in the karaoke. It’s all to celebrate FreshFest!

SHORT N’SWEET FUNDRAISER

Pick up a sweet treat before class and help support Link Crew. Donut tables will be set up by the Main Office and the Gym TOMORROW, Mar. 25 from 9:00 to 10:10 am. Donuts are $2 each, so enjoy!

PTSA COFFEE CHAT

Parents can learn logistics for SMERT (science, math, engineering, research and technology) classes and competitive teams when the PTSA hosts Hassan Twiet, head of Pen’s engineering department, at the evening virtual chat TOMORROW, Mar. 25 at 6:00 pm. Register here for the Zoom link and submit questions in advance here

WOMEN’S HEALTH DRIVE

March is Women’s History Month and to honor it, PLUS Leadership is holding a women’s health drive to collect feminine or general hygiene products to donate to local women’s shelters. Especially needed are pads/tampons, adult and baby diapers, wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, hairbrushes, socks, underwear and Chapstick. Drop off your donations during the school day at P208.

GRADUATE LAWN SIGNS

Parents, celebrate you 2026 grad with a custom made Peninsula lawn sign. The plastic, corrugated signs are printed on one side and include the lawn stake. Cost is $25 and you may place your order here. Deadline to order is Friday, Mar. 27

SHARE YOUR VOICE

Have you got what it takes to be a singer? Share Your Voice is a vocal performance competition for students in the Los Angeles area. The grand prize is co-writing and recording an original single with a Grammy award winning producer. The top three finishers after that receive recording equipment. Email [email protected] with questions. Deadline to submit is Tuesday, Apr. 13.

REMINDERS

MATH SUPPORT 

The after-school math support program is available three days a week. Algebra 2 is offered today and again on Thursday in P224. Geometry support is also on Thursday in S44 while Algebra 1 is on Mondays in S44 and again on Thursdays in S20. All support groups are 3:25 to 4:10 pm.

POPS CONCERT

It’s time for the annual POPS concert presented by Pen’s orchestra and choir in the Norris Theater. You won’t want to miss songs performed from movies like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and icons such as Elton John. Performances are TOMORROW, Mar. 25; Thursday, Mar. 26 and Friday, Mar. 27, all at 7:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased here or at the door. 

COMEDYSPORTZ MATCH

The next ComedySportz match will be on Thursday, Mar. 26 in the PAC at 7:00 pm. Our Panthers take on South High in a meeting of humorous minds. Tickets are $5 at the door 

PENCHELLA

Calling all freshmen! Join Link Crew at Penchella, this year’s FreshFest, on Friday, Mar. 27 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Main Gym. There will be boxing simulators, remote control cars and more. Admission and food is free with your Link Crew card. Tickets are $13 for the Cane’s food truck if you are not a Link Crew member and may be purchased at the Student Store TODAY through Thursday. Tickets are $17 at the door on Friday. 

DANCE SHOW

Mark your calendars and set your reminders for the spring dance show, Momentum, presented by Peninsula Dance. Dancers will be performing from Choreo Company, Intermediate, COED, the 2026 national champion pep flag team plus  special guest artists. Momentum will be presented Tuesday, Mar. 31, Wednesday, Apr. 1 and Thursday, Apr. 2 at the Armstrong Theater in Torrance. All performances begin at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any of the Pen dancers or in the South Dance Room during Panther Time or lunch. Tickets purchased at the door will be more expensive, so don’t wait.

HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE

Spring is here but we still have to deal with colds and the flu. Here are a few brief suggestions for when to stay home. Overall not feeling well, stay home because if you have multiple symptoms, you’re more contagious. If you have a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, stay home. Cough, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing or other respiratory virus symptoms, stay home if they are accompanied by a fever. If you are vomiting, have diarrhea, sore throat, ear or eye irritation (including pink eye) or a rash with pain or blisters, stay home. Stop by the health office with specific questions

COUNSELING

SUMMER SCHOOL: OUT OF DISTRICT COURSE REQUESTS

If you are planning to take a summer course outside of PVPUSD, you must complete the out of district application on the District website by clicking here. The course must be completed prior to registration to be included on your Peninsula transcript. All forms are due to your counselor by Friday, May 8.

LA HARBOR COLLEGE SUMMER COURSES

If you plan to take world history, US history, American government or economics at LA Harbor College this summer, you must first obtain a LAHC ID number. Click here for the application information. After obtaining your ID number, you must attend one of these workshops: TODAY (3:15 to 5:00 pm); TOMORROW, March 25 (8:00 to 9:30 am); Tuesday, March 31 (3:15 to 5:00 pm); and Wednesday, April 1 (8:00 to 9:30 am). All workshops are held in the library. Contact Monica Hamilton at [email protected] with questions.

CLUBS

FILIPINO CLUB

Learn about the culture, geography, demographics and dialects of the Philippines TODAY at the meeting of the Filipino club during lunch in H63.

ATHLETICS

EARLY DISMISSAL: SWIM

Please dismiss the boys’ swim team members at 12:50 pm today for their away meet.

EARLY DISMISSAL: TENNIS

Please release the boys’ varsity tennis players after third period at 1:03 pm today for their match at Mira Costa.

EARLY DISMISSAL: BASEBALL

Please excuse the JV baseball team members at 1:30 pm today for their home game against Narbonne.

BLACK & GOLD AFFAIRE

The last day to buy tickets for the annual Black & Gold fundraiser by the Athletic Booster Club is TOMORROW, Mar. 25. The event is on Saturday, Mar. 28 at the Norris Pavilion, with the online auction now open. Items available for bids include summer camps, restaurants, tickets and more with new items added daily. Donations and sponsorships are still open and welcome. Email questions to [email protected] or go to the website, penblackandgold.com.

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 Friday, Apr. 17.