Youth Conservation School to be held July 21-26
The Lancaster County Youth Conservation School is seeking students ages 14 to 16 to attend the school from July 21 through 26 in Denver, PA. Activities will include archery, fishing, canoeing, forestry and habit construction. Conservation School details
Aevidum 5K to be held May 18 at Manor Middle School
The Penn Manor Aevidum chapter is participating in the Strides Against Stigma 5K Race, beginning at 9 a.m. May 18 at Manor Middle School. Go to the registration site and click on “join.”
Ryan Observatory hosting eclipse event April 8
Ryan Observatory at Muddy Run Park is hosting an eclipse viewing event from 1 to 5 p.m. April 8. Event details.
MU coaches host Spring Basketball Camp April 1
The Millersville University men’s basketball staff will conduct a spring camp for boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade April 1 at Hempield Rec Center. Camp details
Camp Rock to be held July 24-28 at Mission Church
Mission Church, 651 Lampeter Road, will host Camp Rock, a creative arts camp for children currently in grades 1 through 5. Campers will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. July 24 through 28. Camp Rock details
Cinderella’s Dream prom dress giveaway planned for March 2
The Millersville Lioness Club will host Cinderella’s Dream, where students will receive donated prom dresses, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church. Cinderella’s Dream details
Flag football registrations due March 1 for grades 3 to 8
Registration is under way for the Spring Flag Football season for students in grades 3 to 8. Flag football details
Registration is under way for spring 2024 boys’ lacrosse
Registration is under way for boys’ lacrosse teams ranging from 8-and-under to 14-and-under for spring 2024. Boys’ lacrosse details
Readathon coming to PM elementary schools in February and March
All Penn Manor elementary schools will be hosting the 2024 Readathon, a two-day after-school event featuring reading activities and crafts, all run by Penn Manor High School students. Readathon is designed for students in kindergarten through grade 2 and runs from February 22 through March 18. Readathon details.
Ware Center sponsoring Family Fun Fest events in March and April
Penn Manor families are invited to participate in Millersville University’s Family Fun Fest at Ware Center in Lancaster. Events will include Japanese Storytelling on March 23 and South Korea’s Brush Theatre on April 20. Both events begin at 1 p.m. Family Fun Fest details
Lunch & Learn program for preschoolers begins in February
Lunch & Learn, a free program in which preschool children and their parents are invited to all Penn Manor elementary schools for story time, crafts and lunch, runs from February 7 to May 9, 2024 at all seven elementary schools. Lunch & Learn schedule
Registration under way for Penn Manor Rec Basketball
Registration is under way for boys and girls in kindergarten through 9th grade to sign up for Lancaster Rec Basketball.
Students sought for Thrive to Five preschool program
Community Action Partnership is seeking students for its Thrive to Five preschool program for children ages 5 and younger at Martic Elementary School and Millersville University.
Penn Manor Rec/Travel Basketball registrations now open
Penn Manor Youth Basketball is offering programs for students from kindergarten through 9th grade.
Bible2School program offered at Penn Manor elementary schools
Bible2School is accepting registrations for Penn Manor students in grades 2, 3 and 4 to attend free elective Bible classes during the school day. The students are bused to a nearby church, where volunteers engage them in worship and Bible stories. Bible2School details and registration information
Penn Manor families may qualify for low-cost internet service
Penn Manor families may be eligible to participate in a federal program that provides a $30 per month discount on internet service fees, plus a $100 discount on a computer/ tablet purchase. The program is open to families whose income is 200 percent of the poverty guidelines or less. Learn more: Affordable Internet English Affordable Internet Spanish
Registration now open for Penn Manor Youth Baseball and Softball
Penn Manor Youth Baseball and Softball registration is now open. Sign up for baseball or Sign up for softball.
Girls on the Run program offered at Letort, Martic, Central Manor and Eshleman
Girls on the Run is a nonprofit program that combines training for a 5K with lessons that inspire girls to make healthy choices and develop life skills. GOTR is open to girls in grades 3 through 5. Girls on the Run registration information
YWCA offers before- and after-school programs at Penn Manor schools
The YWCA is offering before- and after-school programs for students at Penn Manor elementary schools. Learn more: YWCA Penn Manor Before-After School Care Flyer
Lead-Free Families program offers resources to parents
Penn Medicine Lancaster General’s Lead-Free Families program offers lead screenings, in-home testing and remediation and other services designed to reduce lead poisoning among children. Lead-free families flyer.
Girl Scout members, volunteers sought
Special needs parent support group forms
A new support group, Penn Manor SNaPS, has formed for parents of special needs students. For more information, see below:
SNaPS Facebook group
SNaPS website
If you would like to have your announcement posted here, please contact the superintendent by email at phil.gale@pennmanor.net.