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• Spring update from Superintendent Dr. Gale

  

  The fourth quarter of the school year began on Friday, March 27. Superintendent Dr. Gale is sharing an update on all the accomplishments and successes our students and teachers have achieved so far this year. We look forward to seeing all the amazing things our district will accomplish through the end of the school year!

• Students present on findings from the Clark Conservancy

  

  A group of students in the Gifted program at Conestoga and Eshleman, presented to parents/guardians and professionals from the Lancaster Conservancy based on their findings from the Clark Conservancy in Pequea, Pennsylvania. The participating students were in second through sixth grade. The group of students took three trips to the Conservancy throughout the months of…

• PMHS teacher presented with Citadel Heart of Learning Award

  

  Penn Manor High School music teacher, Lauren Ciemiewicz was honored with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award on March 20. Lauren is also the high school choral director and director of the spring musical. The award honors exceptional teachers who inspire their students and make a significant impact on their communities. Every year, students, parents,…

• One Book, Two Schools

  

  Led by Cassie Bosley, Library Media Specialist, students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Hambright and Central Manor are participating in the One Book, Two Schools initiative.  Students in first through sixth grade are reading Katherine Applegate’s chapter book Odder in their homerooms and at home. Kindergarten students will join near the end of March…

• High school students honored with Young Artists & Scholastic Art Awards

  

  The artwork for 19 talented Penn Manor High School art students was accepted into the Lancaster County Young Artists competition. Their art will be on display in downtown Lancaster as part of the Scholastic Art Awards and the Lancaster County Young Artists Awards exhibitions. Nine of the students were honored with Regional Scholastic Art Awards:…

• Public input on superintendent’s performance sought

  

  Members of the Penn Manor School District Board of Directors are seeking input from the public regarding the performance of Superintendent, Dr. Phil Gale, through this survey. The survey deadline is Friday, March 20. From the board to the Penn Manor community: Dear Community Member, As we continue our commitment to transparency and accountability within…

• Eshleman’s Aliza Becker named Teacher of the Year Semi Finalist

  

  Eshleman Elementary School fifth-grade teacher, Aliza Becker, is one of 24 Semi Finalists for the 2027 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award. Aliza was nominated by Elizabeth Raff, PMSD K-12 Learning Facilitator. She was notified of being selected as Semi Finalist on Tuesday, February 17. Becker studied education at Messiah University and received a middle…

• Students represent at Region V Chorus Festival

  

  Earlier this winter, three Penn Manor students clinched a spot in the Region V Chorus Festival. Rayn Andreychek*, Matthew Palmeri, and Noah Tuel. The students represented Penn Manor at the festival which was held at Warwick High School. Region V encompasses public and private schools from the following counties: Adams, Berks, Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin,…

• Penn Manor students to perform spring concerts

  

  Penn Manor students will be performing in spring concerts at district schools in the coming weeks. Performances taking place during the school day are open to family members and community members that are connected with a student in the performance. All evening performances are free and open to family members and the community. Upcoming performances:…

• 2026-2027 school calendar approved by school board

  

  The Penn Manor Board of School Directors has approved the school calendar for 2026-2027. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 24, 2026, and the last day will be June 3, 2027. Four weather makeup days are included in the calendar. Opening Day for staff is Monday, August 17, 2026.