Thursday, September 3, 2009
at Comet Field
Proceeds collected go to the Coaches’ Association scholarships
awarded at the end of the year.
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Food served 5 PM-6:30 PM
Meal includes 1/2 chicken, potato, applesauce, roll, and drink for $7.50
Pay for the meal that evening. We will be serving 1,000 meals until we are sold out.
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Kickoff at 6:45 PM
Introduction of the fall sports teams and band begins at 6:45 PM.
2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR LUNCH PRICES
The price of the main line Type A lunch for students and adults has not increased from last year.
The price of the McComet meals (tiered meals) has increased $.25 from last year.
Secondary Lunch-$2.15/$3.00/$3.25/$3.50
Reduced Lunch-$.40
Milk-$.60
Breakfast prices have not increased, prices will remain the same as last year.
Breakfast service will start the second day of school on September 1, 2009.
Secondary Type A Breakfast-$1.25
Reduced Breakfast-$.30
District Food Service Information
The PMHS Band will be performing Thursday, August 27 at Marticville Middle School. The performance begins at 7 PM. The location noted on the district calendar was incorrect.
We have added a new page to our website. Check out the Health Room tab on the top of the toolbar. Recent additions include information on physicals for juniors, CHIP insurance, and a H1N1 Flu notice.
The first day of the 2009—2010 school year is August 31, 2009. Upon arriving to school on Monday, all students will report to homeroom. In homeroom, students will receive a copy of their schedule with any updates or changes, a handbook, and other information. Parents should expect to see an emergency information sheet (to be updated, signed, and returned), an attendance regulation sheet and excuse forms. In addition, there will be information on free/reduced lunch, school insurance, and a picture order form (grades 9-11).
In homerooms, students will attend a class meeting, before following a modified schedule for the remainder of the day.
After schedules went out in the beginning of August, some schedule concerns were shared with the guidance department. Our counselors work a limited schedule during the summer, but they have been working hard to resolve schedule change requests that have been received on the days they were in.
If students or parents were unable to connect with a counselor about a schedule concern for an educational reason or a mistake, we ask that the student stop by the guidance office on the first day of school. A student with a concern should come to the guidance office during the class that needs to be discussed.
Remember, at this point the only changes that will be made to schedules are for educational reasons or if a mistake has been made on our part. Educational reasons include changing a level of class to a more challenging class or a change in your course selection based on a career decision.
Dear Parents and Students,
Change has come to the Penn Manor High School community in multiple fashions this summer. Most noticeable is the change of grade for each student, as you move one year closer to graduation and the many challenges that come after high school. You will have new teachers, new classes, and new expectations to meet in those classes. There will be new information to learn and new assignments to complete, all of which will help you prepare for your future.
In addition to the seven new teachers and three new administrators we have hired, I, too, begin a new stage in my professional career. I am excited to be the principal of Penn Manor High School and look forward to working with the outstanding students, excellent faculty, and the supportive parents and community of the Penn Manor School District. I strongly desire to continue advancing the quality of education we provide to all of our students.
Whether it has been caused by the recent economic downturn or the numerous advancements in technology, our world has undergone significant change. For this reason, we all have a role in ensuring that our students are best prepared for the future. Students are encouraged to take challenging and beneficial classes. Parents are asked to be supportive of their child and help them meet the demands of this year. We as educators will need to examine our curriculum, investigate ways of incorporating technology into the classroom, and be cognizant of what our world is requiring of our students.
While change brings uncertainty, it also brings new challenges. I hope that each of you will embrace the challenges the new school year brings and strive to be successful in all we do this year.
Sincerely,
Philip B. Gale
Orientation for new students will be held on Thursday, August 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The orientation will begin in the high school auditorium with a brief session. Attendees will then take part in three sessions where academic expectations, general guidelines, and frequently asked questions will be discussed. Students should bring their schedule along to the orientation. After the sessions, attendees will be able to tour the building and locate classrooms.
If you are unable to attend the orientation, but would like to tour the building you may do so the week of August 17 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If there are additional questions you would like answered after attending the orientation, feel free to post them by adding a comment. Check for answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page–coming soon.