Hello Pennekamp families! Looking ahead to the 2026–27 school year, we want to share that the Board of Trustees recently approved a new elementary bell schedule designed to create greater consistency across schools, improve campus safety, and support a stronger start to the instructional day.
Beginning next year, all elementary schools — including Pennekamp — will start at 8:15 a.m., with staggered end times. Students across all elementary schools will also have consistent instructional, recess, and lunch minutes by grade level, including a daily 20-minute recess and a 45-minute lunch period on regular school days.
These updates will also support campus safety by helping schools establish a closed campus at the start of the day and better secure campus access points. Families can review the approved schedule using the link below. We look forward to another great year with our Pennekamp Dragons!
The approved bell schedule can be found here: https://mbusd.community.highbond.com/document/1e56b1ba-1b8b-484f-b779-30767fe5a5c3/
Beginning next year, all elementary schools — including Pennekamp — will start at 8:15 a.m., with staggered end times. Students across all elementary schools will also have consistent instructional, recess, and lunch minutes by grade level, including a daily 20-minute recess and a 45-minute lunch period on regular school days.
These updates will also support campus safety by helping schools establish a closed campus at the start of the day and better secure campus access points. Families can review the approved schedule using the link below. We look forward to another great year with our Pennekamp Dragons!
The approved bell schedule can be found here: https://mbusd.community.highbond.com/document/1e56b1ba-1b8b-484f-b779-30767fe5a5c3/
E-Bike Safety Certification Registration is Now Open!
MBUSD students in grades 4–12 who ride an e-bike to school are invited to register for the District's 2026–2027 E-Bike Safety Certification classes. These sessions are designed to promote safe riding habits and provide students with the certification required to receive an MBUSD e-bike sticker. Classes will be held at Manhattan Beach Middle School on Saturday, August 22 and Saturday, August 29. Three class sessions are available each day. Space is limited to 25 students per session, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students should bring:
A street-legal e-bike with pedals
Student ID
Helmet
Comfortable clothing and sneakers
Please register using the QR code on the attached flyer to reserve your preferred session. We encourage families to sign up early, as sessions are expected to fill quickly.
As we close out another amazing school year, we want to thank our students, families, staff, and community for making 2025-26 one to remember. From classroom learning and performances to championships, celebrations, and everyday moments of growth, it's been a year filled with achievement and connection.
We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. Thank you for being part of the Pennekamp family—we can't wait to welcome you back for another great year in August!
We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. Thank you for being part of the Pennekamp family—we can't wait to welcome you back for another great year in August!
As another school year comes to a close, we want to congratulate all of our students, staff, and families on a year full of hard work, growth, and accomplishments. Thank you for making our school community so special. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer break!
