Poway High School Titan Weekly
September 20 - 24, 2021
Upcoming Events
- September 21 - Financial Aid Night
- September 22 - Club Rush during lunch
- September 25 - Homecoming Dance
- September 27 - Non-Student Day (Professional Growth)
National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the contributions that Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean have made to American society and culture. The observance was born in 1968 when Congress authorized the president to issue an annual proclamation designating National Hispanic Heritage Week. Just two decades later, lawmakers expanded it to a month-long celebration, stretching from September 15 to October 15.
Financial Aid Night - Tuesday, September 21
Club Rush on Wednesday!
Homecoming dance tickets on sale now!
Non-Student Day - September 27
Junior Achievement Ambassador Program
All current high school students (grades 9-12) are invited to apply to the Junior Achievement Ambassador Program. Applications are due on September 30. See the flyer below for more information.
Robotics E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event - October 2
Happy Anniversary, Poway High!
Did you know that this year is Poway High’s 60th anniversary? To celebrate, the PHS Foundation and Poway High Alumni Association have some exciting events planned for 2021-2022!
- October 9 – Parents’ Night out and Silent Auction at Hop Stop
- October 16 – Alumni Golf Tournament and Banquet at RB Inn
We hope that you can attend and help support our PHS Foundation and the Poway High Alumni Association!
Enjoy a great night out with other Titan parents while benefitting the PHS Foundation! Saturday, October 9
Where: The Hop Stop, 14055 Midland Rd., Poway
When: Saturday, October 9 from 7 - 10pm
Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance and $30 at the door. Click here to buy tickets
*Must be 21 or over to attend
PHS Alumni Golf Tournament - Saturday, October 16
Tutoring in the Library after school
PHs Music Boosters seeking advertising sponsors for its annual Field Tournament program
Poway High School’s instrumental music program is seeking advertising sponsors for our upcoming annual field tournament in October. PIFT is one of the premier competitive marching band field tournaments in San Diego County with many schools and spectators in attendance. The PHS Music Boosters organizes this fundraising event and is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization. We utilize these funds to purchase and maintain equipment, buy music, provide performance opportunities, and for many other things to support the music program. As an advertiser, your business would be featured in our tournament program. Your logo would also be displayed on our website to highlight your business as a valued sponsor and supporter. For more info, please visit this link and scroll down to ‘Sponsorship and advertising opportunities’. Sponsorship forms are due by 9/30. If you have any questions, please contact powayfieldtournament@gmail.com
Student Services
Mrs. Struck, our Student Services Specialist is here to listen to students and answer questions in a safe atmosphere of acceptance, non-judgment, and confidentiality concerning the challenges students are facing. Come on into the Counseling Building, K, contact Mrs. Struck at sstruck@powayusd.com, or leave a message at 858-748-0245 x5394.
Parent Education Workshops
As parents, we strive to instill good values in our children but are you aware of your own personal values, and the values you would like to pass along to your children? Spent time with Dr. Colleen Kennedy, Psychologist, to identify your core values and explore those values you would like your kids to embrace as they grow up. This workshop is intended to increase your self-awareness and help you develop parenting goals.
In-Person Thursday, 9/23 at Poway Adult School from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple
Join Angelle Maua to gain a greater understanding of the complexity of Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and the Gender Spectrum.
1. Discuss the use of pronouns
2. How to advocate for gender equity for your child
3. Know your student’s rights and how to be a good ally
4. Learn and understand the nuances of navigating support and difficult conversation, not only with your child but with family and friends.
In-Person Saturday, 9/25 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Poway Adult School
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple
Click here to register
Teen Positive Parenting Program (English) via ZOOM
Tuesdays, October 12th, October 19th, and October 26th, 2021 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Got Stress? - All Grades
Let’s face it, parenting can be stressful, especially as we begin to find our new normal after the pandemic. Spend time with Dr. Colleen Kennedy, Psychologist, for this workshop to boost your emotional wellness and increase your parenting skills as you learn to differentiate and manage stress and anxiety.
In-Person Thursday, 10/21 at Poway Adult School from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Class fee: $24/individual or $29/couple (for couple enrollment parent needs to contact Poway Adult School)
Support your Poway High PTSA!
Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2021-2022! Memberships are $15 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS — parents, teachers, staff, students, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy, and online! Just click this link.
Visit the PHS PTSA website for more information.
Your PHS PTSA looks forward to partnering with you for a great year!
2021-22 Thursday Trade Days
We are excited to roll out a series of workshops for our students addressing local trade school opportunities in our community. Thursday Trade Days will be an ongoing program taking place at lunch in the Titan Center (K-16) on the third Thursday of every month. This program is open to all students. Click here to sign up.
Virtual College Visits
With the recent COVID restriction changes, college visits fall 2021 will be virtual during break, lunch, and after school on Mondays. We are trying to reduce the number of visitors involving external organizations on our campus. College Admission Reps are looking forward to connecting with your students online. Have students bring their electronic devices with them on college visit days or visit the Titan Center to view on our big screen.
Virtual college visits will begin in mid-September. Check back for updates!
Senior Portraits - Class of 2022!
Seniors! If you still have not yet scheduled your senior portrait with Keane Studios, please make an appointment within the next few weeks. Only portraits taken by Keane will be used in the yearbook. If you have not yet scheduled, you should have received an email from the studio with a link for the account they already set up for you. If you did not receive an email, please use this link to set up a new account: https://www.keaneseniors.com/book-session . Our goal is to have every senior’s portrait in the yearbook!
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About Us
Email: pgoepfert@powayusd.com
Website: https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/PHS/Home
Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived protected characteristics under the law, including but not limited to ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, 858-521-2800, extension 2121.