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• 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…

• End of year update from Superintendent Dr. Gale

  

  As the 2025-2026 school year officially wrapped up on Thursday, June 4, Superintendent Dr. Gale wants to share his final update celebrating our teachers and students. This year, our students and teachers showed us how to ‘Make It Happen’ through accomplishments, growth, and shared success. Have a safe, relaxing, and fun summer. We will see…

• 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…

• High school FCS and Horticulture classes collaborate

  

  The Family and Consumer Science Food and Nutrition class led by Mrs. Zook recently collaborated with the Agriculture Department Horticulture class taught by Mrs. Balmer for a hands-on learning experience focused on sustainability, nutrition, and agriculture. Earlier in the school year, Agriculture students cultivated butter lettuce and spinach from the hydroponics system. This system uses…

• 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…

• Five recognized as Distinguished Alumni

  

  Five Penn Manor High School graduates were inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor on Friday, May 1. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni are Franklin Myers, Class of 1953; Pat Kline, Class of 1982; Andrew Dumm, Class of 2001; Luke Schoenfelder, Class of 2007; and Donovan Hoffer, Class of 2009. Here are the accomplishments of…