Looking to make a difference, develop leadership skills, and earn national recognition — all in one summer?
PEF’s Summer Volunteer Program offers high school students the opportunity to support younger students while gaining valuable experience. Click HERE for more information!
1 Day 100K is Wednesday, March 5 – a special 24-hour fundraising campaign to raise much needed funds to benefit our PVPUSD students. Common purpose is what brings us together as a community and so we hope you can participate on this day and help us make an impact.
Help your school reach its goal by donating at www.memberplanet.com/campaign/pef/1day100k. Look for your school, click and donate!
PEF’s highly-successful and much anticipated Online Auction will take place April 21-30, 2025. This auction is available to all Palos Verdes Peninsula residents and the broader community through the convenience of online bidding. You can shop and gets some great deals while supporting all 17 PVPUSD schools at the same time! Look out for high-quality wines and spirits, one-of-a-kind experiences, amazing vacations, Dodger tickets, health and beauty packages, high school parking spots, orthodontics/braces packages, VIP graduation seats, jewelry and much more!
The online auction opens on April 21 at PEFauction2025.givesmart.com.
If you would like to donate an item to our auction, please click HERE!
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!
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!
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.
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 Sports@pvpef.org 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.
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