Jan 27, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Peninsula Education Foundation proudly funds the High School Science & Engineering Fair, a celebration of creativity, innovation, and scientific discovery. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 6, at Los Verdes Golf Course and will showcase the remarkable talent of local high school students.
With over 130 projects on display and more than 140 esteemed judges, this year’s fair promises to inspire and amaze. Students will present groundbreaking research across 13 diverse categories, including Biomedical Engineering, Robotics & Intelligent Machines, and Behavioral Science.
Winners of the fair will advance to the Los Angeles County Science and Engineering Fair, with a select group of students moving on to the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Held in Columbus, Ohio, this global competition brings together the brightest young minds from around the world to compete at the highest level of STEM research.
Events like this are only possible through the generosity of PEF donors, whose support fuels opportunities that inspire the next generation of innovators. Join us in celebrating these incredible students and the educators who guide them by supporting PEF today. Together, we’re shaping the future of STEM!
Jan 26, 2025 | News
Registration for High School Summer School opens on Monday, January 29, at 5:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead, catch up, or explore new subjects in a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Session Details:
Dates: June 16 – July 24 (Onsite history classes conclude July 10)
Onsite Courses: Held at Peninsula High School, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Online Courses: Fully asynchronous with no required attendance. Students must submit assignments and exams electronically each school day.
Whether you prefer learning in a classroom or online, High School Summer School offers options that work for every student’s schedule. For more information and to register, visit pvpss.com.
Take the next step toward academic success this summer!
Jan 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Elevate your game this summer and register today for High School Summer Sports camps.
PEF’s Summer Sports Alliance is open to all high school student-athletes (incoming 9th-12th graders) regardless of where the student-athlete attends school during the school year, including districts other than PVPUSD. These summer sports camps are a great way to train and develop technical skills and strength with teammates and coaches. Camps are offered at both Palos Verdes High and Peninsula High School.
Camps will run from June 9 to July 13, 2025, excluding Thursday, June 19, and Friday, July 4. New this year, additional sessions will be offered from July 28 to August 8. PVPUSD campuses are closed on Wednesday, June 19 and Friday, July 4.
A list of sports camps being offered can be found HERE.
Camper’s physical form can be downloaded HERE.
New for Summer 2025
Sports camps are available for rising 7th and 8th grade students from any school district.
*PEF summer programs are not endorsed, favored, sponsored or supported by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) or any school or program thereof. Participation in PEF programs is not related to, is not a requirement of, nor is a prerequisite to participation in any PVPUSD sports program, class or team.
CLICK HERE FOR PEF SUMMER SPORTS ALLIANCE EMPLOYEE POLICY REVIEW REGARDING CHILD ABUSE / NEGLECT MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
A 50% tuition discount is available for any student enrolled in the PVPUSD Free and Reduced Price Meal Program. Please email your student’s name, their class choice and a copy of the letter (for the current school year) to PEF Sports at [email protected] and we will send you a coupon code to use during the registration process. If you qualify for the discount, please do not register without the COUPON CODE as no refunds will be given. For more information about the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program, please visit the district website: https://pvpusdschoolnutrition.net/index.php?sid=1805092048139844&page=lunchapps.
Sep 16, 2024 | News
Enter this spectacular raffle and you may be the one to win Friday night dinner (appetizer or salad, entree and dessert) or Sunday full breakfast for 4 people once a month at Terranea Resort’s Catalina Kitchen. Enjoy New American cuisine with a coastal twist, crafted with high-quality, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the rich bounty of Southern California.
Tickets are 1/$100 and all proceeds directly benefit the students at all 17 schools in the PVPUSD. Winner drawn on October 5 at the Toast on the Coast Wine Dinner. (Winner need not be present to win.) Click HERE to download a raffle form. (Unfortunately, California state law prohibits us from selling tickets online.) Print and mail this form to:
Peninsula Education Foundation
P.O. Box 2632
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
or drop them off at our office at 300 A Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. You can also call us at 310-378-2278. Good luck and thank you for supporting our PVPUSD students!
Sep 12, 2024 | News
EAT. DRINK. SUPPORT.
Taking place on Saturday, October 5, Toast on the Coast is the premier outdoor festival in Palos Verdes with live music, gourmet food tastings, premium wines, craft beers and fun cocktails from top local restaurants and popular wineries and breweries. The event is from 2-6 pm with food service from 2-5 pm and special indulgences from 5-6 pm. Bars will close at 6 pm.
Toast on the Coast
Sat, October 5 from 2-6 pm
Roessler Point in Malaga Cove
General Admission: $150
VIP Lounge: $250 (limited availability)
Private Cabana for 10: $4000 (SOLD OUT)
Ticket prices include unlimited tastings of food and beverages.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Building on the excitement and energy of PEF’s previous Main Events, the Toast on the Coast Wine Dinner promises an unforgettable evening of exquisite wines, gourmet dining and great company. This isn’t just another event. It is a refined experience crafted to captivate your senses and ensure a truly memorable night.
Toast on the Coast Wine Dinner
Sat, October 5 from 6-10 pm
Roessler Point in Malaga Cove
You will enjoy a gourmet sit-down dinner, exquisite wine, a live auction, paddle raise and soulful live music. This is a separately ticketed event from the Toast on the Coast daytime wine and food festival. A standalone dinner ticket is $350/person. A combination ticket for festival and dinner is $500/person.
Purchase your tickets today at ToastontheCoastPV.com.
Thank you to our sponsors: PacificWest, Providence, Bank of California, 1540, Cox, UCLAHealth, Kinecta, Merrill, Malaga Bank, LA Yellow Cab, Capital Group, Smart and Final, Waste Management, Best Contracting, Ed Fencing and Speedpro LA.
All proceeds benefit the Peninsula Education Foundation whose primary mission is to elevate education to the 10,000+ students in all 17 schools of the PVPUSD.
More information can be found at ToastontheCoastPV.com.
Sep 11, 2024 | News
Don’t miss out on your chance to win big! Purchase a GOLDEN TICKET for our exclusive Toast on the Coast raffle, where you could walk away with a spectacular gift basket worth every penny. Priced at just $100 per ticket, this limited-time offer includes a range of enticing prizes from restaurant gift certificates for exquisite dining experiences to stunning jewelry and other delightful surprises. But here’s the catch – only 100 tickets will be sold, so your odds of winning are incredibly high!
The Toast on the Coast Golden Ticket gift basket is worth over $2,000 in restaurant and vendor gift cards plus more! The first 100 tickets received by Sat, Oct 5 at 7 pm will be entered into the raffle. To purchase a ticket, call PEF with your credit card at 310-378-2278. Or you can purchase a ticket at Toast on the Coast – but remember, only 100 tickets will be sold!
Golden Ticket can be found HERE.
Win a spectacular gift basket that includes:
- Agapantha – 14K gold filled tiered drop earring
- Annie’s Boutique – Hammitt bag over $300 value
- Bar-izza – $50 gift certificate
- Bettolino Kitchen – $100 gift certificate
- Burnin Daylight Brewing Co – $100 gift certificate
- Chip Cookies – $50 gift certificate
- Clio Spa & Nails – Manicure & pedicure
- Dragonfly Thai – Dinner for four
- Good Stuff – $50 gift certificate
- Great American International Seafood Market – $100 gift certificate
- Hello Pumpkin Porch curated pumpkin design display – $500 value
- Hennessey’s Tavern – $100 gift certificate
- HT Grill – $100 gift certificate
- Kip’s Chips – Large cookie jar filled with 100 cookies
- The Little Oliva – $75 gift certificate
- Locale90 – $100 gift certificate
- Noelle Rose Studio Fall candle collection – over $100 value
- Rebel Republic Social House – $100 gift certificate
- The Rex Steakhouse – $100 gift certificate
- SP Tacos – $50 gift certificate
- Susie Cakes – 9 inch cake with inscription
- Sweet Little Things Co. Ceramic tea hostess set – $150 value
- Truxton’s American Bistro – $100 gift certificate
- Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila – $100 gift certificate
- Yellow Vase – $75 gift certificate
- Featured wines from festival participants and more!
