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Five board members sworn in at December meeting
Five Penn Manor School Board Directors were sworn in on Monday, December 1 to serve new terms of office. Ms. Wert, the most senior holdover board member, administered the oath to the returning board members, Nicki Nafziger and Frederick Herr, along with new members, Jill Kloppmann and Eric Warfel. They will all serve four-year terms…
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Food truck face off takes place at Penn Manor High School
Throughout the last few weeks, students in Mrs. Zook’s Nutrition and Food Science class and Mrs. Wall’s Marketing & Advertising class collaborated on a ‘food truck face off’ unit. The students were paired up and split into groups of two or three to actively collaborate and work on creating their own food truck presentation. The…
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Marticville participates in grief awareness day
Students from Marticville Middle School recently had the option to recognize Children’s Grief Awareness Day. The day was dedicated to supporting young people who have experienced the loss of someone important to them. The event was thoughtfully organized by the SAP (Student Assistance Program) team, who created meaningful opportunities for reflection and connection. Students and…
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PM educator nominated for STEM award
Penn Manor attended the Lancaster County STEM Alliance’s Excellence in Education Award Ceremony, hosted at Millersville University on Friday, November 7. High school science teacher, Josh Bressler, was nominated for the 2025 Excellence in Project-Based Learning Award. The nomination recognizes teachers who design and implement high-quality project-based learning experiences that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and…
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Middle schoolers participate in Junior Achievement YES! program
Students from Marticville Middle School took part in Junior Achievement’s “Your Economic Success” program on Tuesday, November 18. This dynamic, hands-on experience helps students explore important skills for their futures. Throughout the day, students learned about résumé building, interviewing tips, and effective problem-solving strategies by completing a number of activities. The activities were intended to…
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World Kindness Day at Marticville
World Kindness Day was celebrated by students throughout the Penn Manor School District on Thursday, November 13. Marticville students marked World Kindness Day with a variety of activities designed to spread positivity and celebrate kindness. Parents generously donated snacks for the “kindness cart,” which peer helpers delivered to teachers. During homeroom, students watched a short…
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Students honored by the Lancaster South Rotary Club
Penn Manor High School seniors, Kate Umbarger and Charlie Wood, were named Rotary Students of the Month, by the Lancaster South Rotary Club. Students are nominated by Penn Manor faculty and staff for demonstrating the characteristics and qualities of being a great Comet. Kate Umbarger is a member of the girls’ lacrosse and tennis teams,…
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Manor FFA celebrates national awards from convention
FFA members from Penn Manor High School are celebrating their team and individual awards and rankings from the National FFA Convention and Expo, held October 24 to November 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Poultry Evaluation team won a team gold ranking with the individuals earning a silver ranking. Manor FFA placed 12th out of 41…
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A Fox on the Fairway to be performed at Penn Manor
Penn Manor Productions will present Ken Ludwig’s, A Fox on the Fairway, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, in the Auditorium at Penn Manor High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are available to purchase before the show online. Comet Classic Cardholders and Penn Manor School…
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Career exploration initiative takes students to PCAD
A group of 8th grade students from Marticville Middle School students went on a career exploration field trip to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD). This field trip is a part of the school’s Career and Readiness Initiative, which helps students begin thinking about future education and career pathways. During the tour, students learned…
