Author: Brian Wallace

• Penn Manor esports team recognized at state Capitol

  

  Penn Manor’s esports team was recently recognized in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for winning the Rocket League HSEL State Championship and the Harrisburg University PA Cup. Team members also were honored for their success in the League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Minecraft and Brawlhalla competitions. Penn Manor placed first in the HSEL Tournament…

• Penn Manor honors its Outstanding Educators/ Employee, retirees and longtime staff

  

  Penn Manor honored 21 retirees with more than 500 combined years of service, along with three employees of the year and its longtime staff members during the Employee Recognition Night, held April 25 at Penn Manor High School. The 44th annual event included a catered reception, followed by recognition of the Outstanding Educators/Employee of the…

• 17 Penn Manor student athletes participate in National Signing Day

  

  Penn Manor hosted a National Signing Day ceremony April 25 to honor 17 high school seniors who plan to participate in collegiate sports next fall. The group has an average GPA of 3.48 and includes 11 multi-sport athletes and students who are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities in addition to sports, including Aevidum,…

• Penn Manor students earn top awards at PA TSA Conference

  

  Two Penn Manor High School students took home a top prize in the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association State Conference, held April 19 through 22 at Seven Springs Resort. Suren Clark and Jordan Chen placed first in the state in the Debating Technological Issues competition, during which they participated in a debate about whether social media…

• Manor FFA honors members and supporters at 2023 banquet

  

  The Manor FFA chapter at Penn Manor High School honored several of its members and community supporters during its annual banquet, held March 23 at the high school. Pennsylvania FFA vice president Benjamin Torrey attended the event, along with McKenna Clifton, National FFA Southern Region vice president. The following awards were announced: Star Greenhand awards…

• Mrs. Ciemiewicz named LLMEA Music Teacher of the Year

  

  Congratulations to Lauren Ciemiewicz, Penn Manor High School choral director and music teacher, for being named Teacher of the Year by the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association. Lauren was nominated by an LLMEA member and selected for this honor by the entire association, which includes Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, at its April 18 banquet. “We congratulate Lauren…

• Penn Manor announces student services, principal changes

  

     The Penn Manor school board has approved key administrative staff changes in the district office and at Penn Manor High School and Marticville Middle School. High school principal Baron Jones will take over as principal at Marticville, replacing Chris Smith, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Doug Eby, currently an assistant…

• Hundreds turn out for Dedication Weekend celebration

  

  Hundreds of community members, distinguished guests, Penn Manor staff and students turned out to celebrate Penn Manor High School during Dedication Weekend activities at the school. The weekend kicked off with the districtwide art show on Thursday, April 13, followed by the recognition on Friday of Distinguished Penn Manor Alumni Elizabeth Maine Allen, (Class of…

• Penn Manor High School Dedication Weekend is April 14-16

  

  Please join us in celebrating the completion of the Penn Manor High School project during Dedication Weekend, April 14-16. The high school will host several events that weekend to thank the community for its patience and support during the project and to formally dedicate the school. Activities will include: Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April…

• Hambright becomes fourth PM school with a community garden

  

  Hambright Elementary School has added a community garden to its campus, joining three other Penn Manor schools that provide hands-on gardening education to students. The project is a joint effort involving the Hambright staff, students and PTO members, The Edible Classroom, local businesses, and students and teachers at Penn Manor High School. The garden provides…