Category: Academics

• GAPP Exchange returns to Penn Manor

  

  Every other year, Penn Manor students have the opportunity to participate in the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). This exchange tradition has been offered at Penn Manor for over 20 years. In order to participate in this program, Penn Manor High School students must have taken at least three levels of German. Before meeting in…

• Career exploration at the middle school

  

  Participating in career exploration opportunities doesn’t start at the high school. School counselors across the district provide a number of opportunities throughout the school year so students can gain valuable hands-on experiences. The eighth grade students from Marticville Middle School spent the beginning of the day on Wednesday, October 7 at their selected location. All…

• Bringing Katmai’s ‘Fat Bear Week’ to fifth-grade

  

  Since 2014, Fat Bear Week has grown from a fan favorite into a viral trend. Hosted by Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, the annual event commemorates the seasonal preparations made by Alaska Peninsula brown bears ahead of their winter hibernation. Organized in partnership by the National Park Service and Explore.org, the competition promotes…

• PMHS National Honor Society welcomes 41 new members

  

  The Penn Manor Chapter of the National Honor Society honored the 41 new members during the induction ceremony on Wednesday, September 30 at Penn Manor High School. Click the following link to view the induction ceremony on our YouTube page. The juniors and seniors qualified for induction by maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of at…

• Two gold medal exam recipients travel to Germany

  

  During the spring semester of the 2025 – 2026 school year, Natalie Aungst and Eliza Myer were among a group of Penn Manor students that were recognized for their performances on the AATG National German Exam. The exam was proctored by Frau Smith during the German 3 class in the fall semester and consisted of…

• Setting the tone: 2026-2027 school year in full swing

  

  After a few morning rain showers, the sun came out to welcome Penn Manor School District students for the first day of school on Monday, August 24. “What a great start to the 2026-2027 school year,” reflected Superintendent Dr. Phil Gale. “There is a tremendous amount of excitement and anticipation on the first day. I…

• Link Crew day: class of 2030 joins the high school

  

  Nearly 370 new and incoming ninth-grade students were welcomed by the Penn Manor High School Link Crew team on Thursday, August 20 in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Attendees participated in a building tour and team-building activities, facilitated by the Link Crew leaders. The ninth-graders had the opportunity to meet new friends, learn about…

• 2026-2027 school year begins on Monday, August 24

  

  We look forward to welcoming students back to Penn Manor on Monday, August 24, for the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. We hope you had a relaxing and safe summer break! Students K-8 will follow a regular schedule Monday through Thursday. Penn Manor High School students will follow a Flex Friday schedule on Monday,…

• Class of 2026 honored during June 3 commencement ceremony

  

  On Wednesday, June 3, over 420 members of the Class of 2026 received their diplomas as Penn Manor High School held commencement at Franklin & Marshall College. A recording of the graduation is available on Penn Manor’s YouTube channel. When introducing the Class of 2026, principal Doug Eby noted the many accomplishments of the graduates.…

• Commencement speakers announced for June 3

  

  Five Penn Manor seniors will address the audience when the Penn Manor High School Class of 2026 holds their commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 3, at Franklin & Marshall College. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. at F&M’s Alumni Sports and Fitness Center. F&M personnel will help direct vehicles to parking on site. The…