Category: General Articles
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Free iPods with New Mac Purchases
Some time ago, we blogged about the PM Technology Team’s home computer recommendations for staff and faculty. The Macbook recommendation still stands. Apple latest laptops continue to provide an outstanding blend of easy-to-use features, “lifestyle” apps and relatively virus/spyware free computing. This summer, Apple is once again offering teachers and students a free iPod Touch…
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Meet Atlas – The Storage Champion
Atlas was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology charged with holding up the heavens and the earth. Recently, Penn Manor has employed a modern-day Atlas to support the exploding storage requirements of a busy faculty, staff and student network. District system engineers have begun the installation and tuning of an Aberdeen Network Attached Storage (NAS)…
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Commencement 2009 Webcast
The 2009 Penn Manor High School Commencement ceremony marked the 10th straight year of live streaming graduation event webcasts. Congratulations to our seniors, a big thank you to the staff who made the event possible and special retirement farewells to Dr. Mindish and Mr. Stewart. Watch the 2009 Commencement Ceremony on UStream TV: Part 1…
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Internet Safety Programs Recognized
I’m very pleased to announce that Penn Manor’s ongoing community Internet Safety workshops and presentations have received the PA School Business Officials (PASBO) 2009 Award of Achievement. The Information Technology team was recognized for the constellation of Internet Safety initiatives spanning the past three years. Some of these initiatives include: Student presentations – both assemblies…
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Cafeterias Go Digital
We’re very excited to be rolling out a significant upgrade to the Penn Manor Cafeterias. Over the next few weeks, building lunch lines will be outfitted with new Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. The system is called “Nutrikids” and will be used by students and staff for both breakfast and lunch. For many of our buildings, the…