Many thanks to U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker, who visited the Pequea Elementary classroom of Elizabeth Raff, the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, on January 25 to observe her class and present her with a commendation. The congressman sat in on part of a lesson in which Mrs. Raff’s classroom was decorated like a spy […]
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The process of hiring a new superintendent for Penn Manor School District is now under way. Dr. Mike Leichliter announced in October that he will retire from the position no later than August 31, 2022, prompting the Penn Manor Board of School Directors to begin a nationwide search for his replacement. Candidates interested in learning […]
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Congratulations to Penn Manor school board member Dr. Joe Fullerton, who was recently elected president of the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 board of school directors. IU13 is an education service agency that is governed by a 22-member board of directors that includes school board representatives from each of the 22 districts within IU13, […]
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Due to weather-related closings, all Penn Manor schools will be in session on February 18 and March 25. February 18 will be an early-dismissal day, with no PM Kindergarten. Additional snow makeup days on April 14 and 18 are available should schools be closed in the future due to weather. Click here to read how […]
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Registration for incoming kindergarten students for the 2022-2023 school year begins on Monday, January 17. A child is eligible to attend kindergarten if she/he will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2022. Here is a link that includes information on the online registration process, an introduction to our kindergarten teachers and examples of what […]
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As we enter the winter season, we want to remind parents/guardians of the procedures Penn Manor will follow in announcing changes to our school schedule. School closings and delays will be posted on the district website and Twitter feed and reported on LNP and local radio and television stations before 6 a.m., whenever possible. You […]
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Penn Manor students received several awards for their work during the PA Thespians State Conference, held December 3 and 4 at North Penn High School in Lansdale. Hannah Fogell received an All-Star Cast Member award for her portrayal of Mrs. Peacock in the recent Penn Manor production of “Clue.” Three students were named to the […]
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Pequea Elementary School gave a rousing welcome on Wednesday to Pennsylvania’s newest Teacher of the Year — Elizabeth Raff — who returned to her classroom for the first time since earning the prestigious honor. Mrs. Raff, who teachers sixth grade at Pequea, had been in Hershey since Sunday, participating in the 2022 Teacher of the […]
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Four members of the Penn Manor Board of School Directors were sworn in Monday, December 6, to serve four-year terms on the board. District Judge Joshua Keller administered the oath of office to Nicki Nafziger, Chris Straub and newcomers Frederick Herr and Loren R. Brown. All were elected last month to serve on the all-volunteer […]
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Pequea Elementary sixth-grade teacher Elizabeth Raff has been named the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year for 2022! Mrs. Raff, a teacher at Pequea since 2014, was selected from 12 finalists who participated in the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Conference, held in Hershey from December 5 through 7. “We are thrilled that she is being […]
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Anders Nordstrom was considering ideas for his Eagle Scout project earlier this year when his attention turned to his former elementary school. Anders wanted to give back to Conestoga Elementary, which he attended from first through sixth grades, so he talked with school officials and decided to build a pergola behind the school. […]
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Many thanks to the Penn Manor Education Foundation, which has awarded more than $40,000 in teacher Venture Grants to enhance learning in multiple subjects at all grade levels in Penn Manor School District. The grants range from $345 for flexible classroom seating for sixth-graders at Central Manor Elementary School to $7,085 for a […]
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Congratulations to longtime Penn Manor school board member Dr. Richard Frerichs, who was honored by the school district and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for his 24 years of service during his final school board meeting on November 15. Also honored during the meeting were school board members Chris Straub for 12 years of service […]
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Every three years, Penn Manor School District is required to submit a comprehensive plan to the Department of Education. The plan must address academic standards and assessments, professional education, teacher induction, educational technology and student services. Penn Manor has completed its updated plan, through the 2024-2025 school year, with goals to guide continuous improvement for academic achievement […]
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Penn Manor school board and the Penn Manor Education Association have reached an agreement on a new four-year teachers’ contract that will run from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. The contract was approved Monday, November 15, by the school board and the general membership of the education association. The four-year pact will increase […]
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