Dr. Phil Gale, who officially takes over as Penn Manor superintendent on July 1, is interested in feedback from the community as he begins this next chapter of our school district. Please complete this survey, which will be active until July 15. Here is the message Dr. Gale has sent to community members: It is […]
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Penn Manor is seeking feedback from the public on its proposed updated special education plan, which covers the period ending on June 30, 2024. Every three years, public school districts in Pennsylvania are required to review and revise their special education plans. District residents are invited to review the plan, which is available online or […]
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Families interested in receiving food and recipes through Power Packs Project should sign up now to participate in the summer program, which runs from June 22 to August 10. Food will be distributed Wednesdays, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Loft, 222 N. George Street, Millersville. Sign up here or by using the QR […]
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Congratulations to Dr. Krista Cox, who has been named assistant superintendent for secondary education by the Penn Manor Board of School Directors. Dr. Cox, who has served as principal of Eshleman Elementary School for the past 10 years, replaces Dr. Phil Gale, who takes over as Penn Manor superintendent July 1. “It’s an honor and […]
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A total of 400 members of the Penn Manor Class of 2022 received their diplomas Wednesday, June 1, before family and friends during a balmy outdoor ceremony at Millersville University’s Biemesderfer Stadium. It was the second year in a row that commencement was held outdoors and the final graduation ceremony for Mike Leichliter, who is […]
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Four members of the Class of 2022 will address graduates at this year’s commencement, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, in Millersville University’s Biemesderfer Stadium. Please note: The weather forecast is calling for temperatures approaching 90 degrees at the start of the ceremony. There is no shade in the stadium, so we […]
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For Rachel Suter’s Hambright Elementary first-graders, monsters really can come to life, but they’re not scary at all. In fact, they’re adorable creatures lovingly made by hand. In April, Suter had her students describe in detail what an ideal monster would look like to them. She then passed along these descriptions and accompanying crayon drawings […]
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The Penn Manor Board of School Directors has appointed Pat Tocci as the school district’s new athletic director, effective June 20. Tocci, currently senior director and chief revenue officer at the National Wrestling Coaches Association, will replace Steve Kramer, who was Penn Manor AD from July 2019 until April 2022. “I am very thankful to […]
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Penn Manor has been notified that peanut butter affected by the recent safety recall linked to a salmonella outbreak was served at cafeterias at Manor and Marticville middle schools and Letort, Martic and Central Manor elementary schools. The following letter was sent to families with students attending those schools: Dear Penn Manor Families, On May […]
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Members of the Penn Manor Class of 2022 received more than $150,000 in scholarships and awards during the 55th Annual Commencement Awards Ceremony, held May 19 at Penn Manor High School. A total of 98 students received 127 scholarships – including 66 awards administered through the Penn Manor Education Foundation – to assist them with […]
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More than 50 Penn Manor High School student athletes were honored May 12 during the Senior Sports Awards Social in the high school cafeteria. In all, more than 40 awards and scholarships were presented, including Coach of the Year to Megan Collins (girls’ basketball) and Assistant Coach of the Year to Cathy Riggs (softball). The top athletic awards went to: Outstanding Penn Manor Male and Female Athletes — Emily Riggs […]
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A billboard designed by a Penn Manor High School student urging drivers to stay alert was unveiled Tuesday, May 17, along Route 462 (Columbia Avenue), near Donerville Road. The billboard was designed by sophomore Kate Nikolaus as part of the “No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design Contest,” sponsored by State Farm Insurance […]
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Several Manor FFA members placed among the top 10 in the region during the Eastern Regional Career Development Event held April 25 at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center and Fairgrounds. The Penn Manor students were competing against other FFA members from Lancaster, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Schuylkill counties, […]
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The Penn Manor Board of School Directors has unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Phil Gale as the new superintendent of Penn Manor School District, effective July 1, 2022. At its April 11 meeting, the school board approved a five-year contract with Dr. Gale, currently assistant superintendent for secondary education. He will be paid $185,000 […]
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The Manor FFA chapter at Penn Manor High School honored its members and supporters at its annual banquet, held March 24 in the high school auditorium. Pennsylvania FFA State Vice President Greg Gipe spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of learning to fail in order to succeed. He also shared some of his memories […]
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