+ LOCKDOWN: Last week, school administration was made aware of an unconfirmed threat by phone. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately entered into our “Lockdown” emergency posture to ensure that students and staff remained safe throughout the building while the threat was investigated. I know that entering into any emergency posture, particularly a Lockdown, is jarring but we’ve embraced a general schoolwide approach to emergencies to take the most aggressive emergency posture with the understanding that over-reaction is better than under-reaction. I want you to know that every single life in our building matters to us and we’re willing to do what it takes to keep every student, staff member, and community member who sets foot on our campus safe throughout the school day. I want to thank our Security and Admin teams for courageously coordinating our response throughout the building. Although 4 messages were sent home during the incident, we are working with PWCS to increase timely parent communication in any future emergency scenarios. We are also working with PWC PD to identify the caller to proceed with filing formal police charges.
- If you did not receive messaging during last week’s incident, this could be an indication that you need to update your Back To School Packet! Instructions for completing the packet can be found HERE. Please complete the Back To School Packet by September 8th. The information you provide will allow school staff to have the most up-to-date contact information and ensure effective communication this school year.
+ SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade students will have school pictures taken on 9/5 and 9/6 during English classes. Parents, it's not too late to order your underclassmen picture package! Please visit the Lifetouch website linked HERE to order your student’s picture package using Picture Day ID: EVT8T3XHG.
+ 24/7 ONLINE TUTORING: Potomac HS is proud to continue it’s partnership with PAPER, a 24/7 academic support tutoring platform. Through PAPER our students can safely and securely chat with an expert tutor anytime, anywhere, for FREE. Whether students need help clarifying homework questions or feedback on a written assignment, they can receive on-demand and unlimited help when they need it. Please be sure to take advantage of this awesome resource!
+ ACTIVITY BUSES: Potomac Activity Buses are back! Beginning on 9/5, each Tuesday and Thursday students will be provided with FREE Activity Bus transportation to support afterschool academic support and extracurricular participation. Students should verify teacher/sponsor availability beforehand. Students riding Activity Buses will be picked-up from Potomac at ~4:45pm and may be dropped off at more general stops throughout the community instead of their normal AM/PM bus stops.
+ POTOMAC ATHLETICS TICKETS: Fall sports are here! Throughout the 23 – 24 school year, all HOME game tickets and athletic passes will be sold online only! Tickets will be available via Ticket Spicket and can be purchased beforehand by clicking HERE.
+ SHOUT OUT! I’d like to give special recognition to our Potomac PTSO! As we’ve started the year, they have assisted with supporting staff during Welcome Week, welcoming students and families during New Student Orientation, and coordinating concessions at various games…and that’s just in the first 2 weeks! Our PTSO Parents are securing financial sponsorships from community partners, providing input on school decisions, and making a HUGE difference by making sure our students and staff are supported throughout the year. If you haven’t already, please plan on joining the 1st PTSO Meeting of the year on Thursday, September 21st at 7p and join our Potomac PTSO by using THIS link to pay yearly membership of $20/family. THANK YOU PTSO Panther Parents!
