Category: Academics

• Third-graders host Publishing Party on class written books

  

  Two third-grade classes from LeTort Elementary School collaborated on a book project and saw the final printed version of their class book on April 15. Joyce Wright, a third-grade teacher at LeTort wrote a grant to the Penn Manor Education Foundation for the book to be published and distributed to every third-grade student. The books…

• Smoothies and Self-Defense at the high school

  

  At the high school, there are a number of collaborative learning efforts that take place throughout the year. Recently, the Food Science and Nutrition class teamed up with the Women’s Health and Fitness class to participate in a lesson called “Smoothies and Self-Defense.” This collaboration session blended nutrition education with physical empowerment, giving students practical…

• Students present on findings from the Clark Conservancy

  

  A group of students in the Gifted program at Conestoga and Eshleman, presented to parents/guardians and professionals from the Lancaster Conservancy based on their findings from the Clark Conservancy in Pequea, Pennsylvania. The participating students were in second through sixth grade. The group of students took three trips to the Conservancy throughout the months of…

• One Book, Two Schools

  

  Led by Cassie Bosley, Library Media Specialist, students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Hambright and Central Manor are participating in the One Book, Two Schools initiative.  Students in first through sixth grade are reading Katherine Applegate’s chapter book Odder in their homerooms and at home. Kindergarten students will join near the end of March…

• Marticville students compete in Academic challenges

  

  Five students from Marticville Middle School were awarded for the successes in a number of Academic challenges this winter. Eighth grade students Kaylee Burnette, Charlie Gordon, and Will Ryan competed with seventh grade student Aaric DeLap in a MathCounts Competition at Millersville University. The team came in 12th place out of 19 teams. Liam Walton,…

• French students take trip to Quebec

  

  French students from Penn Manor in eighth through 12th grade had the opportunity to travel to Quebec, Canada over President’s Day weekend. The Quebec trip has been a tradition for over 20 years, that was initiated by high school French teacher, Madame Klingaman. This year, a group of 43 students traveled to Quebec with Madame…

• Freshmen participate in STEM Summit

  

  Freshmen from Penn Manor High School participated in hands-on activities during the STEM Summit on February 24 and 25. The STEM Summit provides students with information on a variety of careers and fields. Prior to heading to the stations, students watch a short video on the characteristics and traits that careers in the STEM field…

• High schoolers honored for participation in National German Exam

  

  Nine Penn Manor High School students received medals for their participation in the annual AATG National German Exam (NGE). The students receiving the medals were from German 3 and AP German. They were tested on their comprehension of spoken and written German. There were a number of participating PM students from German 3 and German…

• Martic celebrates Global Play Day

  

  Students in Mrs. Mulder’s kindergarten class at Martic Elementary School participated in Global Play Day on Wednesday, February 4. Global Play Day is a day where participants are encouraged to allow students ample time for free play without the use of screens, structured play, or adult direction. The goal is to let children explore their…

• PMEF distributes over $72,000 in grants to teachers and principals

  

  The Penn Manor Education Foundation awarded 31 Venture Grants to our school district principals and teachers totaling $72,641 for fall 2025. The grants allow students to take educational field trips to Gettysburg, The Franklin Institute, Charlestown Park, Penn Medicine Park, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Fulton Theatre, and the North Museum of Nature and Science. Other…