Penn Manor School District

Congratulations to Lisa Suydam, who was named principal of LeTort Elementary School following a vote of the school board on June 23. Lisa is a longtime Penn Manor employee currently serving as assistant principal at Central Manor. We wish her the best! www.pennmanor.net/blog/2025/06...

The Penn Manor school board has appointed Eric Warfel to fill a vacancy on the board following the death of Dell Jackson. www.pennmanor.net/blog/2025/06...

Penn Manor school board remembers fellow director who died, makes plans to fill his spot When: Penn Manor school board meeting, Monday June 9. Vice President Nicki Nafziger was absent.

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Congratulations to Penn Manor's Esports Team, which ended the season on a high note with three top-three finishes in statewide competition: trst.in/pVXlkg

The Penn Manor community lost a great advocate for public education with the passing of Dell Jackson on May 25. A 30-year teacher and six-year member of our school board, Dell also was an enthusiastic supporter of high school basketball. He will be missed. trst.in/AQqIww

Check out a story and slideshow on last night's commencement at Franklin & Marshall College, where 440 students and their families celebrated the completion of their high school careers. It was, indeed, a great day to be a Comet! trst.in/YDkOr3

One day before they step onto the commencement stage, members of the Class of 2025 revisited their elementary schools to thank their former teachers and inspire younger students to continue to excel so that they, too, will graduate. It's a great tradition! Commencement is tonight.

One day before they step onto the commencement stage, members of the Class of 2025 revisited their elementary schools to thank their former teachers and inspire younger students to continue to excel so that they, too, will graduate. It's a great tradition! Commencement is tonight.

For the second straight year, an Eshleman student has won a top award in the Hershey Story Museum history writing contest. Fifth-grader Liam Evans earned a first-place prize for his compelling story about a family member’s heroism during World War II. trst.in/lqjd9z

Learn about the four Penn Manor seniors who will speak at Wednesday's commencement at Franklin & Marshall College! trst.in/n5fSMo

Penn Manor’s outstanding Quiz Bowl team is back in action at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, on WGAL’s Brainbusters. This prime-time showdown against Manheim Township will feature team interviews and fifth-graders from both schools matching wits. Go Comets! 🏆️🏅

'A golden opportunity': Penn Manor High School senior publishes first book, 'Susquehannock' lancasteronline.com/news/local/a...

'Put into print': Penn Manor teacher mentors 7 students in writing, publication over near 3-decade career
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Many thanks to Penn Manor High School science students for bringing some cool physics demonstrations to second-graders at Hambright Elementary Thursday. It was such a fun way to have the older and younger students interact and learn about physics!

YouTube video by wgaltv WGAL 8 Brain Busters: Penn Manor vs Cedar Crest

Watch Penn Manor's Quiz Bowl team take on Cedar Crest in an exciting match on WGAL's "Brain Busters." youtube.com/watch?v=vagU...

Many thanks to the Penn Manor Advertiser for the front-page article in Wednesday's paper about Penn Manor senior Robert Ethan White's novel, "Susquehannock." The book was completed as an independent study project under PMHS English teacher Scott Hertzog. Quite an accomplishment!

Penn Manor was well-represented in LNP's Student Journalism Contest, with illustrations and advertisements created by students from the high school and Martic, Conestoga and Central Manor Elementary Schools. Check out their work in the May 21 print edition!

The Strides Against Stigma Aevidum 5K raised more than $2,000 on May 17 for Aevidum Clubs at Penn Manor HS and Manor and Marticville MS. The clubs provide activities focused on suicide prevention, students’ mental health and improving the school climate. Many thanks to participants!

At Monday night's school board meeting, school directors honored Outstanding Elementary Educator and retiree Mary Snyder and fellow retirees Kim Finkbiner, Julie Yoder, Jeff Himes, Barry Groff, and Brian Wallace. Congrats and best wishes to all!

Central Manor Elementary staff enjoyed a special treat this week inspired by one of the school’s students -- Flan-tastic Cookies, made by the Taylor Chip Co. in honor of 4th-grader Ryley Nazario, a Make-A-Wish Ambassador. Cookie sales support Make-A-Wish.
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More than 60 PMHS student athletes and coaches were honored May 12 during the Senior Sports Awards ceremony. Over 50 awards and scholarships were presented, including Coach of the Year to Paul Taylor and Assistant Coach of the Year to Jason Curtis. trst.in/a7RsOj

Check out the end-of-year video message that Dr. Gale shared with the Penn Manor community today: youtube.com/watch?v=Tj_f...

Kudos to this team of PMHS students -- Ben Thomas, Mushna Subba, and Wyatt Clare -- for earning two first-place finishes in the recent Sea, Air & Land robotics competition at Millersville University! trst.in/qSNoZp

Check out what this year's Penn Manor retirees have to say about their time with the school district and what lies ahead. www.youtube.com/@PennManorSc...

Penn Manor and its teachers have approved a new contract that will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. trst.in/ho9WMG

Our teachers and support staff really take the cake! In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Penn Manor schools celebrated with cakes from our school board and administration. Thank you!

All students will have an early dismissal on Friday, May 9. There is no AM Kindergarten that day. Students in K-6 will dismiss at 1:30 p.m.; secondary students will dismiss at 12:20 p.m.

Penn Manor High School students continued a 27-year Earth Day tradition and helped beautify Long's Park on May 1 by planting flowers, weeding, removing trash and debris, and spreading mulch. trst.in/b7PhuM

Penn Manor is hiring a Communications Coordinator to spread the good word about the great things happening in our schools, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Apply today: trst.in/09FjXe