The Panther View - August 28, 2026

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🐾 In Case You Missed It… We’re Still Roaring! 🐾

Peninsula High School continues to be nationally recognized by all the major publications as among the top high schools in the nation! 🎉

🏆 Top 50 in California — out of more than 4,000 high schools

🏆 Top 300 in the Nation — out of more than 27,000 high schools

These incredible rankings are a reflection of the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and entire Panther community.

We are incredibly proud of what our Panthers continue to accomplish!

Goooooooooooo Panthers!

We are incredibly proud of our Panthers and their outstanding accomplishments on the 2026 AP Exams! Near 90% pass rate on all exams:

• Haemin Baek
• Emma Gonzalez
• Natalie Grigorian
• Mason Kim
• Kaitlyn Nguyen
• Sayuri Shibata
• Lucy Tian
• Alexandra Wilner

Way to go, Panthers! 🐾

No School on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day). As we head into the Labor Day weekend, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible teachers and staff who work each day to support, inspire, and care for our students. Their dedication, passion, and commitment make our school community a special place to learn and grow. And a special thanks to those in the American Labor Movement that made this recognition day possible.

Sustainability Initiative

Let's work together to make PVPHS an environmentally friendly campus! Continue sorting your trash and recyclables to keep our campus clean. Fill out the below application to join our initiative, gain leadership positions, and earn volunteer hours: https://forms.gle/f94tYRQCjHM2LcYt7

Dr. Serrano is seeking high school juniors and seniors to serve on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SAC). Students will meet monthly, typically on the first Wednesday of each month from 8:30–9:15 a.m. in the District Board Room, with the Superintendent and district administrators to share their experiences, ideas, concerns, and interests and help provide a student voice to help guide discussions and decisions. SAC members will also serve as ambassadors and engage in two-way communication with their peers and schools. Participants are asked to commit for the full year. Space is limited. Returning Student Advisory Council members should also complete the form to confirm their interest and availability for this year.

If you are interested in applying, please complete SAC Application form by Wednesday, September 23rd.

College Rep Visits - College Career Center welcomes Juniors and Seniors to attend in-person College Rep Visits which begin on Tuesday, September 8th and continue through October in the College Career Center (CCC). The following colleges are just a few that have a scheduled visit: Pitzer College, University of Southern California, Dartmouth, Boston University, Brown, University of Michigan, Chapman, Arizona State University, UCI, UCSB, UCSD and many more. A full schedule is available on MAIA Learning, and all students MUST have a signed Teacher Permission Slip turned into the CCC 24 hours prior to the event to attend. Instructions on accessing the schedule on MAIA, how to sign up to attend, and accessing the Teacher Permission Slip can be found here https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/CCC-CollegeRepVisits Colleges are still in the process of signing up so check back regularly for updates.

College Night - The College Career Center presents College Night on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30P. All students and parents are invited and encouraged to attend the evening. College Night Presenters provide information to students and parents and this years topics include: What Colleges Really Look For: Understanding Holistic Admissions, Make Your Story Matter: Writing the College Essay, Aiming High: Navigating Highly Selective Colleges, SAT/ACT & the UCs - What Parents Need to Know Now, Introduction to Financial Aid, Inside the Application: How Colleges Review & Decide and Playing Sports in College: What you Need to Know. Additional information and details of the evening can be found here: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/CCC/Calendar

PRACTICE SAT/ACT - The College Career Center will offer a practice ACT or SAT for Juniors and Seniors only, on Saturday, September 26th at 9:00A. This practice test is not official in any way and is intended to provide a simulated test experience for students. Students can register beginning Wednesday, September 2nd in the CCC at Panther or lunch time, cost is $20. Cash or checks payable to PVPHS-CCC are accepted. Deadline to register is Friday, September 11th by end of lunch or as soon as all spots are filled. Additional information can be found here: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/CCC/Calendar

PVP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY BUSINESS EXPO - On September 2nd from 4-7P at Norris Pavillion join the PVP Chamber of Commerce for the Community Business Expo - a free community event bringing together Peninsula/South Bay businesses, nonprofits, students, families, and community members for an afternoon of networking, community connection, and learning. Click here for more information https://palosverdespeninsula.chambermaster.com/events/details/community-business-expo-18011

ROBOTICS TEAM
Curious about Pen’s award-winning FRC robotics team? Want to learn about building, designing, or programming a robot? Do you strive to make an impact on your community or learn how to operate a business? There is a mandatory information meeting for new and returning members during lunch on Wednesday, September 2nd. Contact Mr. Twiet at twieth@pvpusd.net with any questions.

The National English Honor Society (NEHS) applications open on Monday, August 31 and close on September 16. To apply, you must be a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader with a 3.5 unweighted GPA, and all As in your high school English classes. You can access the application by joining the Teams using the code: ntuwj6s

Meet up at the Track and Field!

Fieldhouse

Boys Soccer tryouts are this coming week! All players must have a current sports physical complete to tryout. Each day will start at 2:30pm in the Pit.

Monday August 31 - Freshman only

Tuesday September 1 - Freshman only

Wed September 2 - All sophomores

Thursday September 3 - All juniors and seniors

Contact Coach Daley with any questions on TEAMS or email daleyp@pvpusd.net

Link Here to the Medical Eligibility Form

Head over to Chipotle at Pen Center and grab a burrito bowl to support our boys water polo program on next Tuesday, September 1st! It’s a win-win for you and your family: save yourself a night of cooking while also supporting our water polo program! 25% of the funds raised will go directly to our program. When ordering in person, please mention the Peninsula Water Polo fundraiser. If ordering online, use code R9NRCV2.

Please stop by to support the team!

Please stop by the Counseling Website to meet your counseling team and get important calendar and class information!

Due to new legislation, school volunteers (those working directly with children on field-trips, in classrooms, tutoring, overnight travel, driving or supervising students) must complete Mandated Reporter training present the certificate to the school office prior to volunteering. The free training can be found by using the following link: https://mandatedreportertraining.com/volunteers-training/. Please reach out to our Site Secretary, Rochelle DiLorenzo, for further questions or submittals.

Our Commitment to a Safe and Respectful School Community

PVPUSD is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, respected, and included. Harassment and discrimination are serious matters, and we expect all students and families to play a role in preventing and addressing them.

• If your child is harassed or discriminated against:
  They should report the incident to a teacher, counselor, principal, or any other trusted adult at school immediately so that staff can take action. All reports are taken seriously and investigated.

• If your child witnesses harassment or discrimination:
  They should report it immediately to a teacher, counselor, principal, or any trusted adult at school. We teach students to be upstanders by reporting incidents, offering support, and speaking up against the behavior.

Parents and guardians are also encouraged to share concerns directly with the school principal or with the District Compliance Officer, Dr. Rick Licciardello licciardello@pvpusd.net

Together, we will ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and respected at school.

For more information about PVPUSD's nondiscrimination and harassment policies and procedures, please visit the district website

Our Athletic Booster Club organization supports all that is Athletics for Peninsula High. Please join!

Help support all programs at Pen High with PTSA (website). Join up here.