HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH NEWSLETTER

From the Desk of Principal Kevin Raylman, January 17 , 2023

ATTENTION STUDENT ATHLETES & CLUB/ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS!!!

Student drop off for after school sports and activities should be done at the Melrose entrance, NOT the front entrance.

ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)TESTING FOR JUNIORS:

ASVAB testing for Juniors will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in the cafeteria.

The periods for the day will be in this order:

1,2,3,7,5,6,4,8.

Testing students should report to the cafetorium for attendance, not homeroom.

CLASS OF 2023 SILENT AUCTION

The Class of 2023 is hosting their first Silent Auction on January 21, 2023 at 6pm. They are looking for donations of raffle baskets and gifts for the event. All of the proceeds will go toward their Senior Prom and other end of year Senior events! All donations can be dropped off in the main office and are due by January 13, 2023. Please help to make this event a success! Some examples of baskets we are looking for are: Beach Day, Movie Night, Sports Night, A Caffeine Kit, and Picnic in the Park! Donations of gift cards to local businesses are also welcome. Thank you in advance. They look forward to seeing you there!

WINTER FORMAL-SAVE THE DATE

THE WINTER FORMAL DANCE IS SATURDAY JANUARY 28 TH 6:30-9:30.

South Football’s Impossible Dream Movie

South Football’s Impossible Dream explores the rise to glory of a team that competed in an epic battle known at the Jersey Shore as “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” On a bitter cold day in November 1969, No. 1 ranked Toms River High School South faced No. 2 ranked Middletown High School before thousands of fans for a mythical state championship. Rare film footage from the game will be shown publicly for the first time.

The film uncovers the techniques used by former Toms River South Head Coach, Ron Signorino, Sr., in the 1960s, to turn a losing football program into a powerhouse that racked up a 19-game winning streak. Coach Signorino is a local legend known for his deep understanding of the game, his ability to motivate his players, and his knack for analyzing game films to better understand his opponents.

Purchase tickets here:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/south-footballs-impossible-dream/

GENESIS STUDENT PORTAL!

Starting January 1st, Toms River Middle and High School students will have access to their own Genesis Student Portal to look up schedules, grades, bus assignments, attendance and more. The site address is https://students.trschools.com. Students will use their Google account credentials to login. To ensure students are accessing their new personal Student Portal, parents should change their Parent Portal password.
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YEARBOOK INFORMATION

If you are interested in purchasing a 2023 yearbook or creating an ad to recognize a senior, go to the following website: http://www.yearbookforever.com. All completed senior ads are due by January 25th. No senior ads will be accepted after this date. If you have any questions about purchasing a yearbook or ad, you can contact cscala@trschools.com

JANUARY 2023

Prior to the winter break, our students participated in tons of winter and holiday activities including our theme days like “Holiday Movie Character Dress Alike Day” and “Mistle-toes - wear your favorite holiday socks/SPIRIT Friday!”. We continue to express our school spirit with pride and enthusiasm.


This week some of our distinguished students will take the Seal of Biliteracy exam. We wish them much success!


This time of year offers a unique opportunity to refocus on goals. Although it may be difficult to get back into the swing of things again, we are determined to encourage and remind our students to stay focused on their academic goals.


We are so grateful to be a part of each students’ journey and to continue to share our amazing experiences at South!


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NEWS FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT


On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, a representative from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School visited our sophomore PE classes to present their programs for the next school year. It is very important for students to apply as soon as possible if they are interested in one of the programs. The links below include both the 2023-2024 Course Selection Guide as well as a video with more information about all of their shared-time programs. Juniors may apply to shared-time programs as well. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's Guidance Counselor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQvOYGLFei8
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HikqZOtKWHgcMMdHDfuqrUvg6aVx5igJ/view

Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) STEM Program

Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA) STEM Program for 10th & 11th graders. We welcome you to share this information with your colleagues and encourage your students to apply!


Accelerated Learning Academy (for 10th & 11th graders)

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FREE COAT DISTRIBUTION

Saturday, Jan. 21st, 10am

1563 Old Freehold Road

Toms River, NJ

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PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS

Dear Families of Ocean County,

Children’s Mobile Response would like to take the opportunity to share that we are available to meet the needs of any youth in our community who is struggling or experiencing challenges/difficult times. We can also assist any caregiver that is struggling during this unusual time. Children’s Mobile Response continues to be dedicated to helping families experiencing behavioral and emotional concerns.

We can be connected to families when they call PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624. Flyers are attached for your review and consideration if you or someone you know could benefit.

Thank you and be well!

PBHG CMRSS, Ocean County

ESL Night School for Adults

We are happy to announce that we have been approved to bring back the ESL Night School for Adults program. As we see that our community is becoming more culturally diverse, this is a great opportunity to broaden communication and enrich relationships with the families we serve.

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=fc99b74482&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1746960016922604836&th=183e72e12d7b7524&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_l9d017i80