Category: Academics

• Penn Manor senior publishes first novel as writing project 

  

  When Penn Manor senior Kaitlyn Roth graduates next week, it will mark the completion of her high school career – and the publishing of her first novel.  Kaitlyn has spent the last semester writing and editing the 226-page book,  “Reset,” as an independent study project under the guidance of English teacher Scott Hertzog. The book…

• Millersville University to offer tuition-free classes to PMHS students in 2023-2024

  

  Millersville University and Penn Manor School District are implementing a new partnership that will enable students to take college courses on MU’s campus each semester of their junior and senior year at no cost.  Students will learn about college life, interact closely with faculty and industry experts, and be mentored by Millersville college students while…

• Maria Vita receives national psychology teaching award

  

  Penn Manor High School psychology teacher Maria Vita has received a national teaching award from the American Psychological Association. Ms. Vita was named recipient of the Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award in the high school teaching category of APA’s Division 2, Society for the Teaching of Psychology.  The award, established in 1995, is granted…

• NASA scientist returns to Penn Manor to inspire science students

  

  Jake Bleacher, a chief exploration scientist with NASA, returned to his alma mater Friday to talk with students about his career path after graduating from Penn Manor High School in 1996. Bleacher encouraged students to take as many math courses as possible and to learn the value of collaboration in the workplace. Collaboration is key…

• Mrs. Raff goes to Washington

  

  Penn Manor’s Elizabeth Raff has had quite a week. Over the course of six days, she met with legislators on Capitol Hill, attended an international teaching summit, toured the Smithsonian Institute, and met President Biden and his educator wife, Dr. Jill Biden. As Pennsylvania’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Raff  joined other Teachers of…

• 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…

• Hambright Elementary named Watershed School of Excellence

  

  Hambright Elementary School has been named a 2023 Watershed School of Excellence by the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators for its efforts to teach students about the impact of watersheds on the environment. Hambright was praised for “providing student-centered learning experiences that engage students through hands-on investigation of local environmental issues.” Fourth-grade teachers Bradley Showalter…

• Deadline extended to March 10 for nominations for Outstanding Employees, Educators

  

  The deadline has been extended to March 10 for nominees for the 2022-2023 Outstanding Educator/Employee Awards. If you know of a teacher or other staff member who goes out of his or her way to help students and support our schools, consider nominating her/him for an Outstanding Educator/Employee Award. Nominees will be accepted online only…

• Commencement to be held May 31 at F&M for Class of 2023

  

  After a three-year hiatus, the Penn Manor High School commencement is returning to an indoor ceremony at the Alumni Sports and Fitness Center at Franklin & Marshall College. Commencement will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. Additional details will be shared at a later date.

• Motivational speaker Brittany Wagner visits Penn Manor

  

  Penn Manor welcomed a nationally recognized motivational speaker to the high school on February 14 to encourage student athletes to take ownership of their lives and not let circumstances define them. Brittany Wagner, an academic counselor best known for her role in the Netflix documentary series “Last Chance U,” spoke to students at an assembly…