PGHS Newsletter
Mid-Summer Edition - 7-26-18
Meet Our New Faculty and Staff
Steve Anspach
Jessi Clemmer
Kelly Crowell
Eric Engstrom
Emily Gerhart
Jessica Norris
Jessica Pierce
Neil Rusiewicz
Hector Wangia
First Day of School
First Week Schedule: Click Here to view the First Week Schedule for Students
Arrival/Dismissal -
- Student Pick Up & Drop Off will be at the front of the school building around the circle near the Main Entrance/Flag Pole. (Same as last year.)
- Buses - Buses will drop off/pick up at the Cafeteria Entrance
- Student Parking - Students are to park in the South Parking Lot (Gymnasium Entrance) only. Students will enter through the Gym entrance.
- Parking Permits - Applications for parking permits will be available in the High School Main Office during the first two weeks of school. This will give everyone time to register for a Parking Permit. Parking Permits cost $20.00.
- What to Bring to School - It's important students bring pencils, notebooks, and a great attitude to learn and grow.
New Laptop Distribution
We are pleased to share that all students, whose parents/guardians have submitted the required paperwork by August 20th, will receive a 13 inch MacBook Air laptop, power cord, and carrying case on the first day of school.
Click Here to for the required forms to be completed by parents
Laptops will be distributed during Pride A which is the first period in the morning on the first day of school.
Important Updates
Student Schedules & Opening Day Packet- The Powerschool parent portal will be available August 13th. Once inside the portal, you can view your child's schedule and please remember to complete the electronic First Day Packet by selecting the icon in the left navigation bar. You will also want to update SchoolMessenger with your preferred methods of contact for school and district-wide communication.
Schedules:
- Schedules will be released via Parent Portal of Powerschool on August 13, 2018
- Email your School Counselor - If you see courses missing or scheduling conflicts - it's important to email your counselor as they will not be in the building until closer to school opening.
- Lab Conflict - Talk to your science teacher, once school begins if you have a lab conflict.
- Revisions - Schedule revisions may still take place up to the start of school for academic reasons only - Counselors may be making adjustments to schedules to balance out class size, ensure appropriate placement, and to support student academic goals.
- No Teacher Request - Requests for specific teachers will not be honored
- No Lunch Change Request - Requests to have lunch during a specific lunch will not be honored.
9th Graders & New Student Orientation
9th Grade and New Student Parent Orientation
Monday, August 13th - 6:00-7:00 pm - Auditorium
We provide two options to support summer vacation schedules and scheduling conflicts.
Student Orientations - Students Only Need to Attend One Session
Thursday, August 16th - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Monday, August 20th - 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Parent Pick Up and Drop Off should be in the South Parking Lot.
Athletic MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 11 - 6:00 p.m. - MS Auditorium
Minding Your Mind
8:30 a.m. 11th and 12th grade
12:30 p.m. 9th and 10th grade
Minding Your Mind’s (MYM) primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens and young adults, their parents, teachers and school administrators. Our goal is to reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues. Treatment is available, yet only 3 out of 10 individuals needing help actually seek help. Minding Your Mind Programs move away from crisis based response to prevention through education.
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, August 6
Football Heat Acclimation begins
Wednesday, August 8
Fall Coaches Meeting at 2:30PM in room #417 at the High School
Monday, August 13
Parent Orientation for 9th Grade & New Students 6:00 PM
Fall Sports begin
Tuesday, August 14
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Thursday, August 16
9th Grade and New Student Orientation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Parents Meeting at 6:30PM in the High School Auditorium
Monday, August 20
9th Grade and New Student Orientation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 21
Staff Development, No School for Students
Wednesday, August 22
Staff Development, No School for Students
Thursday, August 23
Staff Development, No School for Students
Pottsgrove Village 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, August 24
No School (Staff and Students)
Monday, August 27
First Day of School for Students!
PTSA 7:30 PM
Tuesday August 28
Athletic, Co-Curricular and Community Relations Committee 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Curriculum, Integration, and Technology Committee Meeting 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Friday, August 31
No School (Staff and Students)
Monday September 3
No School (Staff and Students)
Wednesday, September 5
Music League PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, September 7
Football - Military & First Responder Night 7:00 PM
Monday, September 10
PTA Meeting 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 11
Operations/Facilities Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 12
Booster Club PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
Monday September 17
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 20
Back to School Night 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 25
Picture Day 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Policy Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 26
Act 80 Day, 2-Hour Early Release, Dismissal 12:17
Thursday, September 26
PTSA Moving Night at the Grove
Friday, September 28
Football Youth Appreciation Night 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 3
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Music League PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 4
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 5
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, October 8
Pottsgrove Village 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 9
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 10
PSAT 7:30 AM
Booster Club PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Monday, October 15
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 16
Curriculum, Integration, and Technology Committee 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 18
National Honor Society Blood Drive 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bon Fire 5:30 PM
Friday, October 19
Football Homecoming 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 23
Policy Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 24
PTSA Moving Night at the Grove
Friday, October 26
STALL DAY (Key Club)
Act 80 Day, 2-Hour Early Release, Dismissal 12:17
Football Sr. Recognition 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 30
End of Quarter
Friday, November 2
Picture Re-take Day 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM