Friday, May 22, 2026
Minimum Day Schedule Today
Zero period at 7:50; first period at 8:30
All classes finish by 12:30 pm
NEW
LAST CHANCE TO DANCE
Don’t miss the final showcase of the dance department next Friday, May 29 in the Main Gym. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the show at 6:00. Pre-sale tickets are available on GoFan for $10. There is also a link to buy tickets on Pen’s website under Panther Picks. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 while seats are available.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a different way to spend the Fourth of July? Volunteer for the 61st annual Palos Verdes celebration. Help is needed on July 3 with the set-up at Malaga Cove School field from 8:00 to 11:00 am or from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers are needed to help at the event on the 4th from 8:30 am to noon or with the breakdown from noon to 2:00 pm. Click here to sign up.
REMINDERS
LIBRARY CLOSED—TEXTBOOK RETURNS ONLY
The library is now closed for the rest of the school year. It is only open during school hours for the return of textbooks from all students.
SENIOR OBLIGATIONS DEADLINE
The list of unresolved senior obligations is posted outside the Library and Attendance Office. Deadline for seniors to return textbooks to the library is Wednesday, May 27. Seniors with open obligations will not receive clearance to pick up yearbooks or graduation tickets.
VISUAL ARTS ROUNDUP
It’s the last chance to see your friends’ artwork, celebrate a year of learning and maybe even get inspired for next year’s classes. Check out the end of year visual arts roundup at the Bradbury-Smith gallery on campus. The exhibit is open during Panther Time and lunch and by appointment for teachers who want to bring their classes. The show closes Friday, May 29.
YEARBOOKS
Check the lists posted outside the Hawthorne Office and inside Student Store to verify you pre-purchased a yearbook. Extra yearbooks will be available for sale on the day of distribution if you did not pre-order. All details pertaining to pick up/purchase of yearbooks will be emailed to students and families prior to distribution. Email questions to [email protected].
MEET ME AT THE DISCO
It’s a blast from the disco past for the 2026 Prom on Saturday, May 30 at the Novo Theater at LA Live. Doors open at 6:30 pm and close at 8:00 pm. Prom court coronation is at 9:15 pm with the festivities ending at 10:30. Tickets are on sale at the student store. Early bird pricing ends TODAY at $130 per person with ASB; $140 without. Tickets may be purchased with cash or a check made out to PVPHS Prom. You must have your physical student ID and a completed permission slip in order to purchase tickets. The permission slip is on the Peninsula website under Panther Picks. Bus transportation will be provided if there are 50 students per bus. Transportation fee is $40. If you want to take the bus, you must purchase your tickets by today. Tickets will still be available for sale next week at a higher price.
HEALTH OFFICE UPDATE
As the school year draws to a close, parents are reminded that any student medication kept at the Health Office must be picked up by Friday, June 5 before noon. It cannot be stored over the summer break and if not picked up, it will be discarded. Students are only permitted to carry Epi-Pens, inhalers and over the counter medications back home. All other prescribed medications must be retrieved by the parent or guardian. If your student is attending summer school, please let the Health Office at PV High know of medication orders and the medication to be taken during the summer semester. Please contact the Health Office with questions or concerns.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
ORDER FINAL TRANSCRIPT CLASS OF 2026
Seniors, you must complete your year end survey on MAIA Learning regardless of your plans for next year. Make sure the college you are attending next year is marked “accept-attend” on your MAIA Learning university list. If you do not do this, your final transcripts cannot be sent. Once you complete the survey and the college IS appropriately marked, there are no additional steps. Your final transcript is ordered. Deadline to complete is Friday, June 5 for July 1 delivery. If you have any questions, stop by the CCC and talk with Mrs. Arico.
IN-PERSON SAT SUMMER PREP
SAT registration is now open for August to December through the College Board. To help you prepare, the CCC is partnering with Compass Education to offer an on-campus SAT preparation program at Pen on Fridays from 9:00 am to noon, July 10 through August 14. Additional information is available here or if you want to register, click here.
ATHLETICS
LEIS FOR GRADUATES
Order a fresh, orchid lei for your grad and the girls’ basketball program will also benefit. Walteria Flowers provides the leis which will be available for pickup on graduation day, June 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in front of the Main Gym. You may order here or go to the GoFan website. Deadline to order is Friday, May 29. Contact Coach Kelly at [email protected] with questions.
SUMMER SPORTS
Summer is right around the corner and it’s time to take advantage of the summer sports programs available at Pen. More than just workouts and practices, they help our athletes develop skills, build strength and boost relationships with teammates and coaches. Summer programs are especially important for incoming freshmen to get connected early; returning athletes who want to elevate their role and impact; and multi-sport athletes preparing for the next season. Spots will fill quickly. You may register here or click here for more details.