Thursday, January 29, 2026
Regular Schedule Today
GENERAL
CSF
The winter collection for the California Scholarship Federation continues through TOMORROW, Jan. 30 at 1:18 pm. Applications are available in the Hawthorne Office and H65. You may turn in your application to H65 during lunch. Freshmen are encouraged to apply based on last semester’s grades. Eligibility lists are posted outside the Hawthorne Office and H65 to see if you qualify for California’s oldest honor society. Bring your report card to Mrs. Okamoto, CSF advisor, if your are not on the eligibility list and think you should be. Membership is $25 per semesters. Seniors must have at least one semester of membership to qualify for Sealbearer status during this year. Contact Mrs. Okamoto at [email protected] with questions.
HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK
The winter formal is almost here! The theme is Hollywood After Dark for this fun event on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at the Grove Theater in Anaheim. Ticket sales start TODAY and continue through Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 3:15 pm or until sold out. Get your permission slip and guest pass under Panther Picks on Pen’s website. Be sure to bring your completed permission slip and your student ID with you when you purchase tickets. Cash or a check made out to “PVPHS-WINTER FORMAL” may be used to buy tickets. Early bird pricing is $130 per person with ASB; $140 without TODAY and TOMORROW, Jan. 30. General tickets plus guest pass tickets are on sale Feb. 2 to 4 for $140 per person with ASB; $150 without. If you want to take the school-sponsored bus, there is an additional $40 fee.
VALENTINE COFFEE HOUSE
Love is in the air which is a great reason to come to the Valentine-themed Coffee House 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.
YELLOW RIBBON WEEK
TODAY is Meme Day, and to increase your happy chemicals through comedy, come to P208 at lunch to watch a performance and make friendship bracelets.
THE PEN CAFÉ
The choir is opening The Pen Café TOMORROW, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31 in the PAC starting at 7:30 pm. Performances by a variety of vocal groups and other acts range from Mr. Blue Sky to Landslide and more. Free admission for students and adults are $20 at the door.
YEARBOOK ART SUBMISSIONS
If you are a student in one of Pen’s visual art classes including (but not limited to) ceramics, glassblowing, AP art, graphic design, or photography and would like to share your 2-D, 3-D or digital work in the yearbook, click here. Deadline for submissions is this Friday, Jan. 30 and remember, applying to have your work considered does not guarantee that it will be in the yearbook. Email [email protected] with questions.
STATE SEAL OF COVIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Seniors, you may be eligible for the State Seal of Civic Engagement award as a recognition of your civic participation and mastery of civic education. You must fulfill specific criteria to be qualified for this honor. Come to the information meeting TODAY at lunch in H14 to learn more.
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.
MUSIC AUDITIONS
You can be part of Pen’s music program next year. Auditions for students new to orchestra, jazz band, and marching band start in February. More information about the auditions is at the Music Boosters website, pvphsmusicboosters.com. If you have questions, contact Rosie Chia at [email protected].
PTSA COFFEE CHAT
Have some questions you want to ask a Peninsula counselor, especially as class scheduling season begins? Join the online PTSA Coffee Chat TODAY at 9:00 am when Kelly Baranick, counselor and department lead, will be available to chat. Register in advance here for the Zoom link and submit your questions at this link.
PVPLC INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is offering an internship program for spring, 2026. Interns volunteer primarily at White Point Nature Education Center and Nature Preserve. You will shadow staff as well as greet visitors, help with animal care, trail monitoring and more. This is an unpaid internship, and you must be 16 or older at the start. The application form is available here and the deadline to apply is Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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. TODAY it’s AP Physics C in the CCC; and TOMORROW, Jan. 30, the topic is AP Seminar in H35.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you a senior looking for scholarships? Check Maia Learning regularly for the local scholarships available under the Financial Plan tab. Read the Panther View weekly for more information and scholarship deadlines. If you have questions, stop by the CCC and talk to Mrs. Shafer.
CLUBS
CUBE CLUB
Solve a Rubik’s cube and enjoy free candy when you come to the Cube Club meeting TODAY at lunch in P121.
CARD GAME CLUB
Play UNO and enjoy free chocolates at the Card Game Club meeting TODAY at lunch in S13.
LAUNDRY FOR LOVE
The Laundry for Love Club helps provide free laundry services to homeless and low-income families in the South Bay. You can help their efforts by contributing a box of dryer sheets or color catcher this week. Drop off your donation in H13
ATHLETICS
GIRLS’ LACROSSE TRYOUTS
Tryouts for the girls’ lacrosse team continue Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the stadium field and continue each Saturday (weather permitting) through Feb. 14. 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.