Bobcat Tracks
February News From Paradise High School
Paradise High School Links
Email: jchristie@pusdk12.org
Website: http://phs.pusdk12.org/
Location: 5911 Maxwell Drive, Paradise, CA, United States
Phone: (530) 872-6425
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pusdk12
Twitter: @GoPHSBobcats
In This Issue of Bobcat Tracks. . .
Lion's Club Speech Contest Winners
Musical Production Presents "Broadway Parodyce"
10- grade World History Schindler's List Trip
Ridge Quilter's Guild
Leadership News
Stand-up Desk Contest
PHS Academic Decathlon
Region 4 Skills USA Competition
On The Horizon - Important Dates
Counselors Cornor
Searching for Amazing Student
Electives Fair
Student Store Sale
The "Den of Fame" Bobcat Pride Legacy Award
Campus Painting and Clean-Up Day
FCCLA Region Award
Promote and Publicize - Stella McCann and Kaya Williams - 1st place
Culinary Arts - Kristin Tucker, Matt Harmon, and Edmond Sizwarc - 1st place
Fashion Construction - Odessa Hymers - 1st place
Illustrated Talk - Trinity Stover - 1st place
Interior Design - Jr. Division - Andy Thompson - 1st place
Life Event Planning - Zoey McClain and Lilokalani Croy - 1st and Lyla Belknap 2nd Place
Menu Planning and Table Display Dr Division - Jordan Taylor - 1st place
Lion's Club Speech Contest Winners
Musical Production Presents ---- "Broadway Parodyce"
10th Grade World History Schindler's List Trip
Ridge Quilters Guild
Leadership News
Future News....
- Leadership and Yearbook are accepting applications for 2017- 2018 school year.
- Valentine Grams are available in the student store.
- The PHS Electives Fair is Feb. 9th in the gym during 7th period. It will showcase all of our amazing electives.
- There is a Lip Sync/ Talent Show tentatively scheduled for February 24th. Sign-ups are in the main office.
- Senior tributes in the Yearbook are still available (form in the main office) or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com to create your own online.
- Yearbooks are still available for pre-order... last day for pre-order is April 15th.
Stand-up Desk Contest
PHS Academic Decathlon
Region 4 Skills USA competition
On the Horizon (Important Dates)
February 9 8th Grade Parent Night and Electives Fair
February 16 End of Fourth Grading Period
February 17 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
February 20 President's Holiday
March 8 Academic Awards Ceremony for Spring 2016 - and Fall 2016 here at PHS
March 16 STEAM ( Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, Math) Community Night
March 17 Potential Snow Make-up Day
March 23 Leadership Blood Drive
March 25 Spring Fling Dance 8:30 - 11:30
April 6 End of Fifth Grading Period
April 7 Potential Snow Make-up Day
April 10 - 14 Spring Break
April 17 Potential Snow Make-up Day
Counselor's Corner
Scholarships
Seniors and parents of seniors, are you looking for scholarship money to help pay for college or technical school next year? The treasure hunt begins on the Paradise High School Website. Just use the “Counseling” tab towards the top of the home page, drop down and click on “Scholarships”. Go down the page to the second heading which is “Scholarship Updates, Links, and Tools”. Click on “Scholarship Updates” and you will find a list of scholarship opportunities that have either been mailed/emailed to our Guidance Office or are being sponsored by organizations in our local area. Under that list you will find numerous website links which are a treasure trove of hundreds of scholarship opportunities. You will want to check those websites frequently as they are constantly being updated. Our Paradise High School scholarship page will be updated every other week during the spring semester. For those who may have difficulty with internet access, please feel free to make use of our computer labs in the library and career center. Some applications can be sent electronically and some can be printed off and mailed in.
One last thing about scholarships…seniors, please turn in those “Senior Passport” forms that Guidance Counselors gave you during our visits to your Government and Economics classes. If you lost it, come get another. Occasionally the Guidance Counselors are asked to nominate a pool of possible applicants for a particular scholarship. We use those “Senior Passports” to select eligible nominees. If we don’t have your Senior Passport to match you up to the qualifications, you probably won’t get nominated.
Looking for Amazing Students
The qualities we are seeking:
- Positive Attitude
- Responsible
- Capable
- Motivated
- Trustworthy
- Artistic
- Cooperative
- Prideful
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Courteous
- Helpful
- Peaceful
- With Heart for serving others
Students, we need your help next year! Let Mrs. Martin, Miss Hall or the Guidance Office know if you're interested in working with fellow students, teachers and staff to make our school GREAT.
Electives Fair
There will be tables set up with information and people to tell you about the classes.
- Sociology/Psychology/Intro to Law
- Honors English 9, 10, English 11, 12 (8th grade parent night only)
- Photo 1 & Advanced Photo
- Intro to Art & Advanced Art
- Public Speaking
- CSF
- AVID
- Academic Decathalon
- Woodshop
- Link Crew
- Health Pathway
- Home Economics
- Chorus
- Creative Writing
- Musical Production
- Computer Game Programming & Computer Repair
- Peer Counselors
- Graphic Design
- AP Stats
- And MORE!!!
Come see all the fun and exciting opportunities waiting for all of us here at PHS.
Den of Fame
Do you know a Bobcat alumni who has reached the pinnacle of his or her profession or trade? If you do, please consider nominating the individual for our first inaugural class of the “Den of Fame.”
The Den of Fame was established to honor alumni, teachers and community members who have made significant contributions to society. The intent is to promote and acknowledge the efforts of noteworthy individuals who plot a course for others to follow.
Their example provides a model for other Paradise Ridge students to emulate. They demonstrate that dreams and goals are achievable, and they preserve a legacy of Paradise excellence.
It is our desire to network these individuals with current PHS educators and students and create relationships that will benefit all. Nominations from all are welcome, and they will be vetted by a committee of school and community personnel. Inductees will be honored each spring at the Senior Award Ceremony, and their photo will grace the campus and speak to future generations of Bobcat students. Nomination forms can be found on the Paradise High School website.
PHS School Clean-Up and Painting Day
Parent, teacher and student surveys over the past decade have repeatedly indicated the need for PHS school beautification. From the restrooms to gum “art” and the parking lot to the deteriorating walls, our campus is in need of some love. Many of you have come to administration to offer support and expertise. A date has been set for all to chip in to help restore some of Paradise High School’s greatest facility needs.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 21st through the 23rd (Saturday is the big day), the Paradise community will come together in a campus beautification effort. Coordinated and assisted by the PTSO, the PHS Leadership class, district and site facilities management, churches, volunteers, students and local businesses, the day will include projects like painting the campus, repairing plumbing fixtures, planting flowers, repairing the fields and fences, and others. Snacks, water, and a Saturday lunch will be provided.
Please contact our PTSO President, Heidi Lange (heidi.lange@sbcglobal.net) or John Christie (jchristie@pusdk12.org) if you or your organization wish to assist in this meaningful and overdue endeavor, and thank you for the Bobcat spirit.