Category: Events

• Penn Manor kicks off the 2023-2024 school year

  

  Penn Manor schools opened their doors for more than 5,400 students on August 28 to kick off the 2023-2024 school year. This year’s opening went smoothly, according to Penn Manor superintendent Dr. Phil Gale, who is beginning his second year as Penn Manor’s top administrator. “There is great excitement on the first day of school as…

• Hundreds show their Comet Pride at Kickoff Classic

  

  It was truly “a great day to be a Comet” August 23 as hundreds of Penn Manor fans turned out to support members of the Comets fall sports teams, marching unit and cheer squads during the 2023 Kickoff Classic. This year’s event, held at Comet Field, benefited from relatively cool weather. The Penn Manor Marching…

• 2023-2024 school year begins Monday, August 28

  

  Monday, August 28, is the first day of school for Penn Manor students. Schools will be in session through Thursday, August 31, which is an early dismissal day. Schools will be closed Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4 for the Labor Day holiday. We can’t wait to see our students and staff to start…

• Opening Day kicks off 2023-2024 school year for staff

  

  Penn Manor welcomed nearly 500 teachers and support staff back for the 2023-2024 school year on August 21 for Opening Day activities at Penn Manor High School.  This year’s theme was “Remix,” as staff members were encouraged to take a fresh look at what they do in our schools and think about what tweaks they…

• Orientation sessions for new Penn Manor students begin August 15

  

    Students and parents who are new to Penn Manor are invited to attend orientation sessions at the schools they will attend in the 2023-2024 school year.   Orientation sessions begin August 15 and run through August 24, with several schools offering multiple sessions on different days and times. Reservations are not required.   Here…

• 32 teachers and professional staff hired for 2023-2024 school year

  

  The Penn Manor family now has 32 new members! Please join us in welcoming the 28 new teachers, two school psychologists, a counselor and a librarian who have joined the Penn Manor professional staff for the 2023-2024 school year. Penn Manor welcomed these new employees during New Teacher Orientation, held Aug. 8 through 10 at…

• State House honors Maria Vita for national teaching award

  

  Penn Manor psychology teacher Maria Vita was recently honored by Pennsylvania lawmakers for receiving a national teaching award from the American Psychological Association’s Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Ms. Vita and her family members were invited to the state Capitol on June 30, where she received a citation signed by state House Representatives Ismail…

• Penn Manor hosting job fairs July 13 and 14

  

  If you’re looking for a job, Penn Manor is making the application process simple by hosting two job fairs this week. Here is a map showing the HS entrance.  We are currently hiring part-time building aides, nurses, custodians and food service employees for the 2023-2024 school year.  Penn Manor recently increased the starting pay for…

• Five seniors to speak at Penn Manor HS commencement Wednesday

  

  Five Penn Manor seniors will address the audience when Penn Manor High School’s Class of 2023 holds its graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 31, at Franklin & Marshall College. Commencement will begin at 7 p.m. at F&M’s Alumni Sports and Fitness Center, located on Harrisburg Pike, at the intersection of Race Avenue. Doors will open at…

• 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…