The application narrative section can we read HERE

Visitation Committee With Administration and Students

STUDENT SHOWCASE IN THE KELLY JOHNSON FIELDHOUSE

EL PARENT FORUM

At the request of our ELAC members, PVPHS is hosting the 2nd annual Spring EL Parent Forum for new families & parents of incoming 9th graders. We invite you to join us Friday, April 14, from 11:00am-12:15pm in the PVPHS library; light refreshments to follow.For more information, please contact: Junko Lee, Instructional Aide, PVPHS 310-377-4888, ext 704  

SERVICE LEARNING BLANKET-A-THON A HUGE SUCCESS

Almost 50 students took part in SLL's blanket making event last week making over 50 blankets to be donated to a local neonatal intensive care unit and animal shelter. Student participants learned about these two important causes and worked together to create the warm and cuddly no sew blankets. Thank you to everyone who participated in this annual event!   

CHOREO SHOW TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Join us for our spring dance production, Momentum 2017, coming up April 18th-20th at the James Armstrong Theater in Torrance. All shows begin at 7pm and feature over 100 PVPHS dancers. Our Advanced, Company, Coed and Intermediate classes will be represented in a variety of dance genres. Tickets are $13 and available from any Advanced or Company member. Please email myrickh@pvpusd.net with questions, and please email hendrickk@pvpusd.net by Match 31st if you would like to advertise in the show program.   

PRINCIPAL'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mr. Kuykendall will continue the Principal's Advisory Council next year.  Applications are available in the Main Office or download now:

Application for incoming 9th grade students HERE

Application for current Peninsula High Students  HERE

SHELFIE PROJECT FOR LIT WEEK

In honor of Rediscovering Lit Week, PLUS Leadership asked Peninsula Staff members to submit a #SHELFIE pictures of their favorite books. Can you guess which #shelfie belongs to which teacher?

 

 

RESPECT - GIVE IT TO GET IT

With Special Olympics funding, Peninsula Best Buddies, Friendship Circle and 

Skills for Independence students worked towards building a world of respect this  week by campaigning to "Spread the Word to End the Word".

Peninsula High Is Committed to Ending the Word

PANTHERS ATTEND YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERHIP CONFERENCE

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was well-represented at the Young Women's Leadership Conference at the Los Angles Federal Courthouse. Thank you Judge Torrealba for for her inspiring words at the breakout session and to Mrs. Dunn for chaperoning. Claire Easton, Emily Schulper, Lauren Kong and Lauren Frey thoroughly enjoyed the day at such a wonderful conference!

During Spring Break the PAC Floor and Seats are Being Replaced

STUDENT BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION FOR 2017-2018

Would you like to represent Peninsula High as the Student Board Member of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education?  In addition to completing an application, you will be asked to interview with the Peninsula High administration.  This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community and represent the student body.  Applications are d

ue April 12th.  Click here for the application.

ATTENTION SENIORS

Attention seniors and parents of seniors! The senior mailer was put in the mail on March 31st, so every senior family should receive it sometime during Spring Break. The senior mailer is a packet of information that explains all details of all senior events, including Prom, Baccalaureate, Senior Breakfast, Graduation, Grad Night, and much more. The mailer also includes envelopes to order the Class of 2017 Panoramic Photo as well as the handshake photo taken at the moment seniors receive their diplomas on stage. Parents- please review the packet of information carefully, as it will answer all of your questions regarding the end of year events. You may also reference the senior mailer online at pvphs.com under Panther Picks for the remainder of the year, or click here. 

JAPANESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY

On March 30, Peninsula High held its Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) Induction Ceremony at Cheesecake Factory in Redondo Beach. JNHS recognizes students' academic achievement and passion to learn other cultures.  JNHS members strive for bringing peace and friendship between the US and Japan, and in the world.  Thirty-two new members were inducted and 30 continuing members were recognized.

Thank you for the JNHS Board members; Orel Shilon, Yodai Takeuchi, Sarah Aoyagi, Sasha Sudo, Erika Hathaway, Alyssa Makishima, and Erika Yoshinaga, for organizing this special events for our members, and for your speeches and video presentation about JNHS's mission and activities, commitment on campus, connection with the larger community, and gratitude for the supporters. 

Thank  you for Mr.  Werner  Willoughby  from Torrance Sister City Association, and Mr. Tsukasa Watanabe from Little Tokyo Rotary Foundation, and for Ms. Lea Toombs, Ms. Betsy Okamoto, Ms. Michiko Yu, and Ms. June Choi, for your presence at the ceremony. 

Congratulations to our Inductees:

                 Yumeko Aguilar      Kyle Mizumoto

                Cami Arai                Justin Murakawa

                Chelsea Bicera        Yuya Nemoto

                Ethan Chuang         Ryan Nishioka

                Akira Higaki             Momoka Sasaki

                Reina Ikeda             Hannah Shever

                Brian Ishii                Ike Shirakata

                Madison Joke         Sandra Suarez

                Brandon Jung         Carla Sudo

                Sachi Kaneshiro      Keilani Sumi

                Tyler Kawana          Nikki Swearengin

                Bryce Kitagawa       Kyoko Swensson

                Emily Komatsu        Victoria Tsai

                Andrew Lai               Minami Yamaura

                Matthew Lin            Yonchan Lee

                Katie Mitani             George Ye