Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Regular Schedule Today

GENERAL

ACA DEC FUN FACT

Did you know a group of jellyfish is called a smack? Come to P105 and learn more.

ZOMBIE PROM SPIRIT WEEK

In honor of the spring musical, Zombie Prom, this week has been designated Zombie Prom Spirit Week. TODAY is Throwback Day so dress as if it were the 1950s!

WINTER FORMAL PICTURES

Interested in having pictures of your Winter Formal night in the La Pantera yearbook? Complete this form and submit them for consideration. Photos can be of getting ready, the formal itself, dinner after and more. Deadline to submit is Wed., Mar. 11.

USNCO

If you are taking the US National Chemistry Olympiad on Thursday, Mar. 12, it starts at 2:45 pm in P210. If you have a sixth period, come after your class. Email [email protected] with questions.

MATH SUPPORT IS BACK

The after-school math support program is back! 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.

CALLING ALL DANCERS

Interested in auditioning for one of the many dance teams at Pen? There’s something for everyone. You can check them out at the dance bootcamps coming up this month. COED Choreo (hip hop) bootcamp is TODAY from 5:30 to 7:30 pm while Dance bootcamp (Company and Intermediate) is on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Both bootcamps are in the South Dance room. Registration forms and more information are on Peninsula’s website under the Choreo Company, Intermediate and COED Choreo pages. Walk up registrations are also encouraged. Bring the completed paperwork and fee thirty minutes before the bootcamps start. Contact Mrs. Tsudama at [email protected] with questions.

FREE FOOD

Don’t forget that Pen offers free breakfasts and lunches to students all year long. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 8:30 am as well as during Panther Time at both the cart outside the library and the cafeteria. Free lunches are offered at the cafeteria and the outside cart. If you want to buy food or snacks, remember Pen’s food service is cashless, so be sure to have money loaded on your Titan account.

BOEING SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Applications for the Boeing Summer Internship program are now available at the Attendance Office. This internship is an ideal opportunity to gain experience if you are interested in pursuing engineering, computer science, technology or mathematics. Completed applications must be turned into Attendance by Friday, Mar. 13 at 3:30 pm. For more information, click here.

PEF SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

The Peninsula Education Foundation is awarding two $1,500 scholarships to seniors in the class of 2026. You must be currently enrolled in the PVPUSD and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation. Only online applications are accepted and may be found here along with additional information here. Deadline to apply is Sunday, Mar. 22.

COUNSELING

ADVANCED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The deadline to apply for the PVPUSD Advanced Internship Program has been extended to TOMORROW, Mar. 11. The program offers an advanced, six-week internship. Interns earn five weighted A-G approved elective credits on their high school transcript; work 15-20 hours per week in a professional setting; complete relevant coursework through LA Harbor College; and more. The application is on the PVPUSD website as well as Peninsula’s website. Contact the Counseling Office for more information.

SUMMER SCHOOL: OUT OF DISTRICT COURSE REQUESTS

If you are planning to take a summer course outside of PVPUSD, you must complete the out of district application on the District website by clicking here. The course must be completed prior to registration to be included on your Peninsula transcript. All forms are due to your counselor by Friday, May 8.

LA HARBOR COLLEGE SUMMER COURSES

If you plan to take 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 the application information. After obtaining your ID number, you must attend one of these workshops: Tuesday, March 24 (3:15 to 5:00 pm); Wednesday, March 25 (8:00 to 9:30 am); Tuesday, March 31 (3:15 to 5:00 pm); and Wednesday, April 1 (8:00 to 9:30 am). All workshops are held in the library. Contact Monica Hamilton at [email protected] with questions.

 COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

COLLEGE APPLICATION BOOTCAMP        

Attention Class of 2027—the College Application Bootcamp is coming June 8 to 12 from 9:00 am to noon in the CCC. This fast-paced, five day workshop will help you build your college list, explore majors, start essays and more. Sessions are led by college admissions representatives. Space is limited and the cost is $200. Register in the CCC during Panther Time or lunch now through Friday, Mar. 13 or until space is full.

CLUBS

MATH TEAM

Join the Math Team for CAML in S44 during lunch TODAY. CAML is a six question teat with calculators permitted. If you participate, you may also earn 30 minutes of Mu Alpha Theta credit.

ATHLETICS

EARLY DISMISSAL: SWIM

Please excuse members of the swim team at 1:45 pm today for their meet at Long Beach Wilson High.

GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL

If you are interested in flag football as a new, returning or just curious player, don’t miss the mandatory meeting on Friday, Mar. 13 at lunch in M36 with Coach Young.

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