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• 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…

• 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.…

• Fifth-graders participate in Intergenerational Pen Pal Program

  

  Fifth-grade students at Conestoga Elementary School participated in a year-long Pen Pal Program with residents at Meadow Ridge, a supportive living community at Willow Valley. This program created authentic opportunities for cross-generational friendships, learning, and building a sense of community while supporting education and social-emotional goals. The students at Conestoga were matched with a resident…

• 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…

• Hambright hosts 36th annual Fine Arts Day

  

  What started as a day in 1990 for students to take a break from their regular academics and focus on the arts, has since become an annual tradition at Hambright Elementary School. The concept began when third-grade teacher Mrs. Rita Herr convinced then principal Mr. Don Stewart that the students should spend a day diving…