Category: Awards

• High school earns U.S. News ranking for 2026-2027

  

  Penn Manor High School has been ranked by the U.S. News & World report as one of the “Best High Schools” in the Nation on the latest 2026-2027 school rankings. Penn Manor is ranked 1,944 out of 17,945 high schools in the nation, 75th out of 771 high schools in the state of Pennsylvania, and…

• Senior attends PSEAS and selected as a delegate

  

  Penn Manor High School senior Amelia Fetter attended the Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Agricultural Sciences (PSEAS) at Penn State University in July. She is in the Animal Science Program at Penn Manor. Selection to PSEAS is limited and application-based. The four-week residential summer program for academically talented high school students hands-on experience in…

• Five teams advance to Regionals and Nationals in historic Manor FFA showing

  

  Manor FFA is celebrating a historic showing of skill and preparation during their time at the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention and Activities Week, which was hosted at Penn State University from June 9 through 11. Five of the chapter’s Career Development Event (CDE) teams earned State Reserve Champion titles, securing coveted spots to advance to…

• Twelve elementary students earn Good Citizenship Awards

  

  Twelve Penn Manor elementary school students were presented with a Good Citizenship Award by Senator Scott Martin. The students received a Good Citizenship Award for demonstrating kindness, dependability, respect for others, a positive attitude, service to their school and community, leadership, and an understanding and appreciation for civic responsibility. The program recognizes young leaders who…

• 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.…

• 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…

• 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…

• 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 III silver medal. Claire Roberts, Landon Smith, and Layla Wittensoldner earned Honorable Mention. Claire and Layla received French III awards and Landon received an award for French IV. Ahmed attended the awards ceremony…

• 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…

• 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…