Friday, February 20, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUND RAISER
Have the Olympics put you in an Italian state of mind? Come to the concert and bands fundraising spaghetti dinner TONIGHT at 6:00 pm and enjoy pasta, great music plus help the music program. Doors open at 6:00 pm in the Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse and tickets are $10 at the door.
ASB ELECTIONS 2026-2027
Do you want to make a difference on campus? Election packets for ASB are on Pen’s website under Panther Picks. Deadline to submit is Monday, March 3. Late entries will not be accepted. Elected positions include ASB president, vice-president, grade level presidents and grade level VPs. All other positions are appointed and will be made after the election.
WALK FOR LIFE
You can help raise money for cancer research by participating in the annual Walk for Life. Applications will be distributed during fourth period on Thursday, Feb. 26. Last year, Pen donated $36,000 to two local cancer organizations. Be a part of a great cause again, Panthers!
SENIOR & STAFF SUPERLATIVES
Calling all seniors! It’s time to nominate your top senior guy and girl for each category. Staff members may nominate too. The top nominations will be included in the La Pantera yearbook superlatives spread. Click here for the senior form and for staff, click here. The form can also be found on the yearbook’s Instagram: @pvphs_yearbook.
HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE
It’s the middle of winter, which means that colds and flu are more common. 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.
CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Congressman Ted Lieu, who represents the 36th District in the House of Representatives, is sponsoring the annual Congressional art competition in his District. Submissions must be turned in by Friday, Mar. 6 at 5:00 pm at the Congressman’s office, 1645 Corinth Avenue, Suite 101, Los Angeles, 90025. For complete submission instructions, email [email protected] or visit lieu.house.gov/services/art-competition.
COUNSELING
DROP WITHOUT PENALTY DEADLINE
TODAY is the last day to drop a class without penalty. See your counselor for the appropriate forms. The deadline to drop a class with a “W” on your transcript is March 27.
COURSE PREVIEW
During the rest of 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. Learn about marine biology in S60 on today and tomorrow, check out drama in the PAC.
LAHC SUMMER CLASSES
If you are interested in taking 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 application information. After receiving your ID number, you must attend one of these workshops to register for class: The workshops will be in Pen’s library and are March 24, 3:15 to 5:00 pm; March 25 from 8:00 to 9:30 am; March 31 from 3:15 to 5:00 pm and April 1 from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Contact Monica Hamilton at [email protected] with questions.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
FAFSA DEADLINE
Don’t forget, seniors, that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for colleges and universities in California is Monday, Mar. 2. See Mrs. Shafer in the CCC with questions.
SPRING COLLEGE NIGHT
Don’t miss the Spring College Night designed to help students and families navigate the college search process. This virtual program is on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 pm and will focus on identifying colleges that are the right fit for your student. You may register here by Feb. 25 at 5:00 pm or click here for another registration link.
CLUBS
FILM CLUB
Do you love movies, snacks and fun? Don’t miss the Film Club’s First on Friday meeting TODAY at lunch in H30. There will be free pizza and popcorn plus a raffle.
ATHLETICS
ABC HALL OF FAME
The Athletic Booster Club is looking for nominations to be included in its Hall of Fame. Nominees must be graduates of Rolling Hills High or Peninsula High who have achieved excellence in their sport, made outstanding contributions in high school athletics and been an integral part of the school and/or the community. Deadline for submissions is TODAY. For more information go to pvphsabc.com.
SPIRIT BOOTCAMP
Peninsula’s song and pep flag is hosting a spirit bootcamp on Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the North Dance room. The bootcamp is open to all 7th to 11th graders currently enrolled at Pen or planning to come here. The registration form is on the school website. It needs to be completed and turned in along with $30 cash or a check made out to PVPHS SPIRIT. You may mail your form and check to Mrs. Tsudama c/o of Peninsula or drop it off at her mailbox in the Hawthorne Office or you may turn them in on the day of the camp. Contact Mrs. Tsudama at [email protected] with questions.