Friday, November 21, 2025

Regular Schedule Today

GENERAL

PENGIVING SPIRIT WEEK ALMOST OVER

TODAY we’ll wrap up the festivities with jersey day and more class competitions at Panther Time. Enjoy!

BOOKFAIR IS COMING

The theme for this year’s bookfair is The Stories That Shaped Us. Don’t miss the chance to see this interpreted at the library’s annual Bookfair Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Monday, Dec. 8. You’ll have a chance to purchase a book that brings back nostalgic holiday memories.

SPRING MUSICAL

Zombie Prom is coming to Pen and the Drama Department is looking for talented students to be part of the spring production. Auditions begin Monday, Dec. 15. For more information on how to be part of the cast or crew for Zombie Prom, go to peninsuladrama.com or email Mr. Cohen at [email protected].

NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing impact of this disease on children and youth. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may affect young people and require attention from families, schools and health professionals. For more information about diabetes in children, click here. Data about Type 1 diabetes is available here. Material regarding prevention of Type 2 diabetes in children may be accessed here.

COUNSELING

STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP

A new eight-week student support group is starting in January for those who have a family member affected by cancer. You will have a safe, supportive environment to share experiences and receive encouragement. Participants meet at lunch in the Counseling Office. If you would like to join or want more information, email Ms. Ramirez at [email protected] or Mr. Olson at [email protected].

TRANSCRIPTS

Unofficial transcripts are now ready for students to access. Click here for an instructional video on how to download and save a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts may be used for membership applications, job applications or a reference. Official transcripts are the verified version of your academic record and may be ordered here. Official transcripts are required for college applications, scholarships and transfers. Check with the Counseling Office for additional assistance.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

PEN ALUM TALKS WEST POINT

What’s it really like to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point? Find out when Peninsula alum Trevor Kwak comes back to campus on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at lunch to talk about his experiences and answer questions about West Point. Please note: this outreach is not a military recruitment event. If you’re curious about service academies, don’t miss this opportunity.

LIONS CLUB SPEECH CONTEST

Students of all grades have a chance to win more than $21,000 in scholarships offered to the winner of the Lions Club statewide speech contest. Pick up a flyer in the CCC or the Counseling Office to find out more and don’t miss the meeting on Thursday, Dec. 4 at lunch in the CCC for additional information.

CLUBS

CUBE CLUB

How fast can you solve a Rubik’s cube? Come to P121 TODAY to join the cube solving competition and win big candy bars. Free candy will also be provided.

ATHLETICS

SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS

Mark Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am on your calendar. It’s time for swim team tryouts. If you are new to the team or on JV last year, you must attend. Varsity swimmers must send their most recent swim meet times to Coach Bellows. Physicals must be completed and uploaded to the Athletic Clearance page on the website prior to tryouts. Contact Coach Bellows at [email protected] with questions.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING BREAK, PANTHERS!

See you Monday, Dec. 02 and remember, it’s a late start.

Next Bulletin is Monday, Dec. 02.