PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN for THURSDAY, May 15, 2025

AP Testing Today

Report to the Main Gym at 7:30 am for 

Art History and Spanish Language & Culture

Report to the Main Gym at 11:30 am for 

Computer Science Principles and Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Regular Schedule Today

If you are NOT taking an AP test, follow the regular schedule 

GENERAL

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Get ready to roar, Panthers! The boys’ volleyball team is in the DII championship game TOMORROW at 6:30 pm at Mater Dei High. Don’t miss this exciting game and cheer our team on to victory. The Zoo needs you!  Click here to purchase your tickets from GoFan.com. Free t-shirts and rally towels to Panthers who come to the game until supplies run out. Make Mater Dei our house. Show up and show out!

AP EXAMS

AP Exams continue today in the Main Gym. You must arrive at 7:30 am for the morning exams and 11:30 am for the afternoon testing. Bring to the exam your current PVPHS ID, pencils and pens, water bottle and snack, and calculators (if required for your exam). NOT ALLOWED: cell phones, electronics, bags, purses, wallets, books/study materials, paper, highlighters, or whiteout. If you bring any of the prohibited items, you will be sent out to put them in your car or locker. 

ROTARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed by the PVP Rotary Club on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am to noon at the Empty Saddle Club to help set up a fundraising event. Since most juniors and seniors will be at the prom, Rotary is looking for freshmen and/or sophomores willing to help get ready for the event. Email Mr. Spalding at [email protected] if you want to participate.

LIBRARY CLOSING & TEXTBOOK RETURNS

The library will close on Wednesday, May 21, to process textbook returns. Students must keep their textbooks until that date. Seniors must return all textbooks by Wednesday, May 28 to receive yearbooks and graduation tickets. Outstanding obligation lists for seniors are posted outside the library and Attendance Office. This list includes those with library books and English Core novels that must be returned immediately.

GRADUATION SINGERS & SPEAKERS

Have something meaningful to say to your fellow graduates as you leave Peninsula? Do you say it better with a song? Click here to sign up and have your chance to speak or sing at graduation. Auditions are May 20-21 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm each day in P115. Email Mrs. Hendrick at [email protected]  with questions or Teams chat her. 

MEDICATION PICK UP

Any medicine stored at the Health Office for students must be picked up by parents or guardians by 12:30 pm on June 5, the last day of school for this year. Any medication not picked up by then will be destroyed. Medicines must be picked up  by parents or guardians and cannot be sent home with students. Existing medication authorization forms may be used for PVPUSD or PEF summer school, but the medication must still be picked up from the Health Office by the last day of school. Medication authorization forms for the next school year are available at Pen or online at the PVPUSD website. If you have any questions, contact the Health Office at (310) 377-4888, ext. 42290 or Jinnie Song, school nurse, at [email protected].

PROM FLOWERS

Prom is this weekend and you want the best flowers possible. Order from Walteria Florists at walteriaflowershop.com or call (310) 375-1770 and you’ll have beautiful flowers plus help the girls’ lacrosse program. Mention “Peninsula girls’ lacrosse” when you place your order and remember to order early for the best selection.

COMEDYSPORTZ

Take a break from end of the year activities and come to the final match of ComedySportz TONIGHT at 7:00 pm in the PAC. Laugh your cares away at the seniors’ last match. Tickets are $5 at the door.

BAND FUNDRAISER

Hungry? Love Raising Cane’s chicken? Satisfy both your needs TOMORROW, May 16 and help Pen’s band program. Order between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, mention the code RCFUND96 and 15% of your order is donated to the band. 

LITERARY MAGAZINE CLASS

Passionate about writing, art or design? Want to be part of creative and collaborative environment? Join Pen’s Literary Publications class and be part of creating the award-winning literary magazine, Beard Full of Butterflies. You’ll review, curate, edit and design student submissions and the class counts as a UC “G” elective. Email advisor Mrs. Okamoto at [email protected] to sign up or ask questions. Let’s make something amazing!

CHESS TOURNAMENT

This is the last week to sign up for the chess tournament on Monday, May 19. Click here to register.

SCULPTURE SHOW

Creativity is everywhere at the exhibition of Pen’s sculpture students Thursdays through Sundays at the Cone 11 Studio, 408 E. First Street, Suite 101, Long Beach 90802. Viewing hours are noon to 5:00 pm through June 3.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you still need community service hours, consider helping at the Native Plant Garden Volunteer Event on Sunday, May 18 from 10:00 am to noon at the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center on PV Drive West. You’ll help keep the garden clean, healthy and beautiful. Gloves and tools provided. Email [email protected] to sign up. Additional events are scheduled for June 8, July 13 and August 17

COUNSELING

JUNIORS LOR MEETING

Juniors, if you plan to request a Letter of Recommendation from your counselor next year, attendance at the meeting on Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 am is required. It’s a late start and the meeting will be over by 9:30 am. The following is a list of counselors and their locations for the meeting:

Dr. Genovese               (A-Cor)  Choir Room (S33)

Mrs. Baranick              (Cos-Har)        College Career Center

Ms.  Ramirez                (Has-Kimo       Library

Mr. Olson                    Kimp-Mira       College Career Center

Mr. Wolven                  (Mirb-P)          Library

Mr. Edwards                (Q-S)                P104-105

Mrs. Fournier              (T-Z)                Community Room (S21-22)

SUMMER CLASSES

As the school year winds down, be sure you’re set up for success next year. If you plan to take a class outside of Pen this summer, you must complete the Out of District Course Application which is available here. Deadline to turn it in is Friday, May 23.

COURSE REQUEST REVIEW

Review your course requests in Aeries now. If you notice an issue or want to make a change, pick up a Program Change Form in the Counseling Office or reach out to your counselor. Make sure your schedule reflects the classes you want for next year.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

SENIOR YEAR ACTIVITY & SURVEY

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! It’s time to complete your senior year-end activity and survey on SchooLinks where you request your final transcript and give approval to be included in The Pen senior destinations. You must complete both items to have your information included. Click here for directions. Deadline to submit is TODAY. Questions? Stop by the CCC and talk to Mrs. Arico.

ATHLETICS

FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS

Final tryout for the girls’ flag football team is TODAY from 4:30 to 5:30 on the softball field. Contact Coach Young at [email protected] for more information.

FUNDRAISER

You can satisfy your sweet tooth and help the boys’ water polo team too. Look for the team members on campus carrying a candy bag or stop by Coach Kim’s room (H64). Choose from Twix, Skittles, Reese’s and more.