​Future Scientists: Biology Edition for Middle Schoolers
The Future Scientists: Biology Edition program is designed to give students a taste of life in a molecular biology lab—all participants will explore the topics hands-on. Through supervised experiments, participants will gain familiarity with common tools and experimental techniques used in molecular biology research, meet Penn researchers, and tour Penn laboratories. Techniques include DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, light microscopy, ELISA, and sterile cell culture.
2026 dates:
Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14
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Penn Arts and Sciences Summer High School Programs
Penn Arts and Sciences (SAS) High School Programs welcomes bright and ambitious high school students to learn from—and alongside—the very best in the Ivy League. Whether your student is ready for an immersive pre-collegiate experience, looking for advanced studies in a field they are passionate about, or planning to get a head start on college admissions by earning academic credit, we have a summer program that will offer them an exciting academic adventure.
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​Dear Masterman Community,
You're Invited to The Wiz! Masterman is proud to present our spring musical, The Wiz. More than 250 students are involved across cast, crew, and orchestra, and their dedication over the past several months has been extraordinary. We would love for you to join us and support their work.
Performance Dates:

• Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 PM
• Friday, February 27 at 6:30 PM
• Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 PM

This production represents the very best of Masterman: talent, teamwork, and commitment. I hope to see many of you there as we celebrate the hard work of our students and the vibrant arts culture that makes our school so special.

Staff Shout-Outs

• Ms. McPherson, for always offering her help and support with a smile and for planning meaningful Latino cultural experiences, including the visit to Casa Latina at the University of Pennsylvania with Spanish 3.
• Mr. Beers, for sharing his poem during Monday's assembly.
• Mrs. Nelson and Ms. Ramsey, for organizing the common area outside the counselors' offices to better serve students.
• Nurse Bagley, for her steady care and support of our students.
• Mr. Muse, Madame Tavianini, and Madame Heimann, for accompanying our scholars to Quebec this week.
• Mr. Gold, Mr. Muse, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Zimny, for supporting our Sciad competitors at Girls High last weekend.
• Ms. Elana and Ms. Fox-Jones, for planning the "home" leg of the Poland exchange experience.
• Our 5th grade teacher team, for organizing multiple field trips for our youngest scholars.
• Our grade sponsors, for planning meaningful end-of-year trips and celebrations.
• Ms. Graham, for organizing the Climbers Breakfast and securing speakers for Black History Month.
• Donna Amit, for reinstituting PALentines and strengthening community during the winter months.
• Justin Gilken, for his dedication and readiness to help at all times.

More Good News from Around Masterman

• Attendance continues to trend positively as we move through the winter months. Thank you to families and staff for reinforcing the importance of showing up ready to learn each day.
• Our Instructional Cabinet continues its focused work, and we are seeing increased use of checks for understanding and academic discourse routines across content areas. Steady improvement is happening in classrooms every day.
• Course selection is nearly complete, and early numbers suggest strong interest in advanced coursework across departments. Our students continue to lean into challenge.
• The Poland exchange and Quebec trip reflect something special about Masterman: students eager to engage globally and staff committed to making that possible.
• We have had several students recognized recently for acts of integrity and kindness, living out our PBIS pillars in ways that define our culture.
• Planning has begun for spring athletics, and participation numbers are strong. Our students continue to balance academics, arts, and athletics with remarkable commitment.

The second semester is always when momentum builds. The foundation laid in the fall begins to bear fruit. Classrooms feel focused, performances feel sharper, and our seniors begin to see the horizon.

It is a good time to be at Masterman.

Stay Classy!
Principal Laurie

Congrats to our Scholastic Art Award Winners from AP Art! Seniors Tess Mullen and Hana Halimitabrizi both won regional awards in Philadelphia for fantastic art. Hana was given "Honorable Mention" for her illustration on nostalgia and Tess was awarded a "Gold Key" for her "Crawling" collage of over 1,300 cutout eyes from magazines. Tess's art was entered into the National Competition for Art and we will hear back in March if she places nationally. Great job to both students and Go Tess Go!!!