The athletic department is now selling season passes for both students and adults. At all home contests these passes are available at the gate. Ask one of the ticket takers and they can assist you with your requests

Cost of the season pass for adults is $40 for the year and for students it is $20.

It will allow you into all home contests for Football; Boys + Girls Soccer; Boys + Girls Basketball; and Boys + Girls Lacrosse.

A pre-printed form for every senior has been distributed to each advisory teacher for distribution. If you lost your form, you can print this generic form or pick up a copy in the main office.

The following information was reviewed with seniors during the assembly:

• Students purchase their cap & gown.
• Financial hardships should be directed to their guidance counselor.
• Previous cap & gowns cannot be used due to different styles and dye lots.
• The form and payment ($25) is due by Nov 30th.
• Cash (exact change preferred) or check (payable to PHS) is accepted.
• There's a $10 return check fee.
• The default diploma name is Aspen's "Firstname Lastname".
• If they want a different name printed, parent signature is required.

If NO form is returned AFTER Nov 30:

• We will ask for their height and weight (so the order can be placed)
• Their diploma name is the default.
• The payment increases to $40 (cash only after March 1)

Oct 25: PSAT/NMSQT (Grade 11) Retake

Oct 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
Nov 3: Photo Retakes (details will be emailed)

Nov 3: PHSO Meeting - 7pm - PHS Library

Nov 4: End of Quarter 1

Nov 4: Flu Clinic -or- click here: Oct 13 Email re: PHS Flu Clinic

Nov 8: Staff PD Day (No School for students)

Nov 10: FASFA Day (30 minute increments) w/ RISLA Expert

Nov 11: Veterans' Day (No School)

Nov 14: Q1 Report Cards

Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Recess (No School)

Nov 30: Cap & Gown / Diploma Forms & Payments DUE

Dec 1: CTE Open House

AP Exam Payment Dates:

• Sep 19 - Oct 19 >> Cash or check accepted
• Oct 20 - Nov 10 >> CASH Only (checks will not clear in time to order exams)
• After Nov 15 >> CASH ONLY & add $50 late fee

Cap & Gown / DIploma Names Dates:

• Nov 30 - Forms & Payments DUE
• After Nov 30:

1. Height and weight will be documented to place the order
2. Diploma Name will be the default (Aspen First name & Last name)
3. Payment increases to $40 (cash or check until Mar 1)
4. After March 1 - Cash ONLY

Language Honor Society

Mrs. Tisdale is the advisor. Tutoring will begin November 1st. A link will be created and Mrs. Tisdale will share it so that teachers can post it in their Google Classrooms. Students who are interested in being tutored will be matched up with an LHS student who has the same "free" time (learning center or time after school). Stay tuned!

Spanish Classes: "Locotubre" started Oct 17. This is a way to celebrate and encourage students to actively participate in Hispanic culture and language. Students will be introduced to music in Spanish from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Songs are organized in a bracket and students will vote on their favorites along with other students learning Spanish from around the globe. This is an engaging and fun way to end classes for the month of October and into November.

National French Week: The American Association of Teachers of French announces its organization of the twenty-first annual National French Week. This week-long celebration of all things French will take place in schools and communities and AATF chapters across the U.S. PHS will take part from 14-18 November. Portsmouth High School French students will participate in the Francophone Culture Trivia Contest, watch French films, share and talk about French culture, music and food!

Classes completed units in tennis, football, and softball. The classes also participated in a variety of recreational games during “Fun Fridays”. Our recreational games consisted of “Nitro” Ball, Wiffle Ball, Gatorball, and Chair Football.