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Graduating seniors earn nearly $180,000 in scholarships supported by the Penn Manor community
Members of the Penn Manor Class of 2026 received nearly $180,000 in scholarships and awards during the 59th Annual Commencement Awards Ceremony, held May, 21, 2026, at Penn Manor High School. Over 120 students received over 180 scholarships to assist them with their college and career plans after high school. The awards included 110 Penn…
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Teams place at Junior Envirothon competition
Since January, 59 students from Hambright Elementary School attended weekly after-school study sessions to prepare for the Junior Envirothon competition. The competition was hosted on Thursday, May 14 at Lancaster County Central Park. The students were led by Hambright teacher’s Mr. Plumbo and Mr. Showalter. The competition was limited to 35 students per school. Across…
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High school Quiz Bowl team participates in National Championship Tournament
For the second year in a row, Penn Manor High School Quiz Bowl team qualified to compete at the High School National Championship Tournament (HSNCT). The team members consisted of Natalie Aungst, Liam Dever, Seth Gansner (team captain), and Eliza Myer. From May 22 through 24, the team was in Atlanta, Georgia competing against the…
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High schoolers earn silver medal, honorable mention awards
Four Penn Manor High School students have ranked nationally in the 91st annual Le Grand Concours competition. Ahmed Alfayyadh received a French 3 silver medal. Claire Roberts, Landon Smith, and Layla Wittensoldner earned Honorable Mention. Claire and Layla received French 3 awards and Landon received an award for French IV. Ahmed attended the awards ceremony…
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Fifth-graders participate in Intergenerational Pen Pal Program
Fifth-grade students at Conestoga Elementary School participated in a year-long Pen Pal Program with residents at Meadow Ridge, a supportive living community at Willow Valley. This program created authentic opportunities for cross-generational friendships, learning, and building a sense of community while supporting education and social-emotional goals. The students at Conestoga were matched with a resident…
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High school FCS and Horticulture classes collaborate
The Family and Consumer Science Food and Nutrition class led by Mrs. Zook recently collaborated with the Agriculture Department Horticulture class taught by Mrs. Balmer for a hands-on learning experience focused on sustainability, nutrition, and agriculture. Earlier in the school year, Agriculture students cultivated butter lettuce and spinach from the hydroponics system. This system uses…
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Manor FFA members recognized with State Proficiency Awards
Manor FFA Chapter sent seven Agricultural Proficiency Award applications to compete at the state level this spring. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE’s), have developed specialized skills they can apply toward their future careers. Students can receive Agricultural Proficiency Awards in entrepreneurship, placement, combined, and agriscience research. Congratulations to…
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Hambright hosts 36th annual Fine Arts Day
What started as a day in 1990 for students to take a break from their regular academics and focus on the arts, has since become an annual tradition at Hambright Elementary School. The concept began when third-grade teacher Mrs. Rita Herr convinced then principal Mr. Don Stewart that the students should spend a day diving…
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Five recognized as Distinguished Alumni
Five Penn Manor High School graduates were inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor on Friday, May 1. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni are Franklin Myers, Class of 1953; Pat Kline, Class of 1982; Andrew Dumm, Class of 2001; Luke Schoenfelder, Class of 2007; and Donovan Hoffer, Class of 2009. Here are the accomplishments of…
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PMHS student places first in voice part at All-State Chorus Festival
Across the state, top-tiered vocalists from Pennsylvania school districts, gathered at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center to compete in the All-State Chorus festival. Penn Manor High School student, Matthew Palmeri earned his spot earlier this spring through a series of auditions and competitions. Throughout the school year, Matthew placed first on his Bass 1 voice…
