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Lunch & Learn program for preschoolers begins in February
Beginning in February, each of our seven elementary schools will welcome preschool children and their parents/guardians to story time, crafts, lunch and a visit to the school library to check out books that will be returned the following month. Lunch & Learn is designed to familiarize future students and their parents with our schools so…
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Kara Eshleman joins HS staff as acting dean of students
Kara Eshleman, a former teacher at Pequea Elementary School, has been named acting dean of students at Penn Manor High School. “I am a proud Penn Manor alumna and parent,” Mrs. Eshleman said. “I’ve dedicated 10 years to teaching special education and general education students at the elementary level, and I am excited for the…
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Athletic Wall of Honor welcomes new members
The Penn Manor Athletic Wall of Honor just got a dozen new members. Three former student athletes, one coach and an athletic team were formally inducted during a dinner and ceremony on January 10. This year’s inductees included Jennifer Bradley, Greta Lindsley, Chris Perry, former soccer coach Dick King and Penn Manor’s 2016 bowling team.…
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Conestoga GIVES project spreads positive messages in the community
More than 160 students at Conestoga Elementary are skipping the playground to make cards for community members and emergency responders as part of Conestoga GIVES, a program that provides a community-minded alternative to outside recess. Led by Conestoga counselor Meridith Eckroat and parent volunteers, students in December made 200 holiday cards that were given to…
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Winter weather notification procedures for 2025
Now that winter is here, we want to remind parents/guardians of the procedures Penn Manor will follow in announcing changes to our school schedules caused by inclement weather. School closings and delays will be posted on the district website and X (Twitter) and Bluesky feeds and shared with Lancaster Newspapers and local radio and television stations as early…
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Three athletes, one coach and bowling team headed for Wall of Honor Jan. 10
Penn Manor will induct three outstanding former student athletes, one coach and an athletic team into its Athletic Wall of Honor during a dinner and ceremony on January 10. This year’s inductees will include these individuals and teams: Jennifer Bradley (Class of 2009) was named All American, All League, and All State in field hockey…
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Happy Holidays from Penn Manor
Penn Manor School District would like to wish our staff, students and families a very happy holiday season. Our schools are closed through January 1, and we are back in session on Thursday, January 2. District offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Best wishes to all for the…
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High school gym named in honor of Harry Frey
Former players, colleagues and students of longtime Penn Manor coach and gym teacher Harry Frey packed the high school gymnasium December 6 to mark its renaming in honor of Coach Frey, who died December 9. Frey, 84, taught physical education for 41 years at Penn Manor and spent 30 years coaching the Comets’ mens’ and…
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Former board members, superintendent honored at Leadership Dinner
Former Penn Manor school board members and a retired superintendent were honored Tuesday night for their service as Penn Manor hosted its biennial Leadership Dinner. Held at the high school, the event brought together former school directors and Don Stewart, who served as Penn Manor superintendent from 2002 to 2009, along with their spouses. Joining…
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PMEF awards grants totaling more than $35,000 to teachers, principals
Many thanks to Penn Manor Education Foundation for awarding 19 Venture Grants to our teachers and principals totaling $35,414 for fall 2024. The grants will enable students to participate in educational field trips to Ellis Island, Gettysburg National Military Park, Fulton Theatre, Zoo America, and Kelly’s Run Nature Preserve. Other grants are funding world drumming…
