Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
NEW
ACA DEC FUN FACT
Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? What a nightmare! Come to P105 and learn more from the Academic Decathlon team.
COFFEE HOUSE AUDITIONS
Seniors, audition to perform at the Coffee House, Tuesday, Apr. 21. Auditions start TODAY at lunch in P115 and continue every day through Friday, same time, same place. 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
Last chance to have your Scholar Quiz team photo taken is TODAY in H14 during Panther Time. Attention Scholar Quiz captains: there is a mandatory meeting on Monday, Apr. 20 during lunch in H14. You must attend or send a representative. Contact Mrs. Sidella at [email protected] with questions
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a morning of volunteering at the White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, 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.
REMINDERS
BOOK DRIVE
The Library Replenishment Club is sponsoring a book drive now through Friday, 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.
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.
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.
ATHLETICS
EARLY DISMISSAL: BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Please release the varsity beach volleyball team at 1:15 pm today for their home match against Torrance.
EARLY DISMISSAL: TENNIS
Please excuse the JV and varsity boys’ tennis players from fifth period today for their match vs Redondo.
COLOR GUARD TRYOUTS
Interested in being part of the color guard team? Just come to the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse on Thursday, Apr. 16 after school. No experience necessary. Be sure to wear athletic clothes and shoes. You’ll learn how to dance and twirl tall flags. Video auditions are also available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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 this Friday, Apr. 17.
DANCE TEAM
Applications are due by Friday, Apr. 17 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.
FINAL BLACK & GOLD AUCTION
Don’t miss your last chance to bid on the Black & Gold Affaire auction items. There are prizes from Beach Life, Terranea, Big Bear and more plus you’ll be helping the athletic programs at Pen. Pick up day is Saturday, Apr. 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Peninsula library for online auction items as well as lawn signs. For more information, visit penblackandgold.com or contact [email protected].