Category: Community Announcements

• PM technology trainer Judy Keller named Google Innovator

  

  Penn Manor technology trainer Judy Keller has been named a Google for Education Certified Innovator, one of only 150 educators worldwide to receive the honor for 2024. Judy qualified following a highly competitive process in which she submitted a portfolio of her work, recommendations from colleagues, a video about herself and a student-focused project she…

• New school year gets off to a smooth start

  

  Under bright, sunny skies, Penn Manor schools opened their doors to more than 5,400 students Monday, August 26, to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. This year’s opening went smoothly, according to Penn Manor superintendent Dr. Phil Gale, who visited district schools throughout the day. “It is exciting to see our schools and classrooms filled…

• Guidelines issued for home football game attendance

  

  Please read this message from Doug Eby, Penn Manor High School principal, regarding expectations for those attending home football games in 2024-2025. Dear Penn Manor Community, The high school football season is an exciting time of year for the athletes, band members, cheerleaders and the community as a whole. The Penn Manor School District is…

• Kickoff Classic August 20 at Comet Field

  

  Tonight’s the night to show your Comet pride at the Kickoff Classic, scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, at Comet Field. The event will include food trucks, beginning at 5:30 p.m., performances by the Penn Manor Marching Unit and cheerleaders, and introductions to Penn Manor’s fall sports teams and coaching staff, beginning at 7:30. Please join…

• Detter, Telesco named assistant principals at Manor MS, high school

  

  The Penn Manor School Board has approved the appointments of Patty Detter as assistant principal at Manor Middle School and Chris Telesco as assistant principal at Penn Manor High School. Detter will work with Dr. Shirley Murray, who took over as Manor principal upon the retirement of Dr. Dana Edwards at the end of the…

• Registration is under way for new students for 2024-2025

  

  Registration is now under way for all new students who will be attending Penn Manor schools in the 2024-2025 school year, which begins August 26. Children are eligible for kindergarten if they will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024. Fill out the online registration form to begin the registration process. Our…

• Shirley Murray to replace Dana Edwards as principal of Manor Middle

  

  The Penn Manor School Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Shirley Murray as principal of Manor Middle School, effective July 1. Dr. Murray, currently principal of Pequea Elementary, will replace Dr. Dana Edwards, who is retiring as Manor principal after 22 years of exemplary service with Penn Manor School District. “Dr. Murray is a…

• Senior student athletes and coaches earn awards at HS ceremony

  

  More than 50 Penn Manor High School student athletes and coaches were honored May 8 during the Senior Sports Awards ceremony in the high school auditorium. In all, more than 40 awards and scholarships were presented, including Coach of the Year to Larry Bellew (basketball) and Assistant Coach of the Year to Kayla Starry (track…

• Sixth Grade Track & Field Day rescheduled for May 24

  

  Due to anticipated weather conditions, the Sixth Grade Track & Field Day originally scheduled for Friday, May 10, has been rescheduled for Friday, May 24.

• Internet safety resources for parents and caregivers

  

  Penn Manor parents, here is the text of an email recently sent to you regarding internet safety and resources from Charlie Reisinger, Penn Manor’s Chief Information Officer. Penn Manor Parents and Caregivers, Digital technology offers unparalleled student opportunities for learning, teaching, creativity, and global connections. However, with these fantastic opportunities also come responsibilities and cautions.…