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PGHS Newsletter - November 14, 2022
HOMELESS & HUNGER AWARENESS WEEK

conference sign up
Please note, an appointment IS required for all conferences.
Fall Ball
ASVAB REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!!
If you are interested in taking the ASVAB, please sign up in the guidance office or send an email to Mrs. Crowell in guidance at kcrowell2@pgsd.org with the following information:
Name
Grade
Email (that you check daily)
1st period teacher
TEST DAY IS Friday November 18th at 7:30am in the high school library.
The test is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. Sign-ups are open now.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude test that measures developed abilities and
helps predict future academic and occupational success. Whether pursuing the military or planning on college, this test is provides insight into
your ability.
**The ASVAB can also be used as an artifact in the Alternative Assessment Category for proficiency in the Pennsylvania Keystone Pathways to Graduation Program.
TAKING THIS TEST DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE PURSUING ENLISTMENT IN THE ARMED SERVICES!
If you are interested in learning more about the ASVAB, please take advantage of the opportunity below:
ASVAB Subtests
The ASVAB subtests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. The table below describes the content of the ASVAB subtests. The subtests are presented in the order in which they are administered.
* The ASVAB is administered via both paper-and-pencil and computer formats in the Enlistment Testing Program. AI and SI are administered as separate subtests in the computer administration but combined into one single score (labeled AS). AI and SI are combined into one single subtest (AS) in the paper-and-pencil administration. Scores on the combined subtest (AS) are reported for both the computer and paper-and-pencil administration.
Topic: ASVAB CEP Parent & Student Q&A
Time: October 17, 2022 @ 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic: Parent Q and A
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 160 122 2764
Passcode: Parent

winter sports
The athletic department is gearing up for the winter high school interscholastic sports season.
The high school start date for all interscholastic sports is Friday, November 18th. These are mandatory practices/tryout start dates.
Below you will find winter sports registration and important information for our scholastic sport programs that are offered at the high school this winter. Any student who is interested in playing winter sports in grades 9 through 12 must register by clicking on the registration link below.
SENIOR INFO
Class of 2023: Order your Caps and Gowns Today!! Click here: Cap and Gown Orders
Remember: *You MUST order online, By February 28th,
*You will pay $0, this includes a cap, gown, and tassel
*You will need to include your height, weight, and gender.
*All orders will be sent to the HS not to your address. They will be distributed by Mrs. Grubbs
*Order received after March 6th will include a $10 late fee.
Order your Announcements and Gear Today!! Click here: Announcements and Apparel
Remember: * Announcements MUST be ordered four weeks prior to graduation, or
NO later than May 6th.
*All other apparel can be ordered up to two weeks prior to graduation, or
NO later than May 13th.
*All orders WILL be sent to the HS not to your address. They will be distrbuted by Mrs. Grubbs
Need help placing your order!!!
Remember: * Josten's will be hosting Zoom Sessions to help with orders.
* Zoom Sessions will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from
7p.m.
* Zoom links for the meeting will be posted in Schoology and sent out
through Remind, prior to themeeting.
* Josten's can also be contacted through our Rep: Mark Judy @ 610-755-
7068.
Attention Juniors
Just a reminder from our school nurse that proof of an 11th physical exam is needed for our juniors. The physical exam must be signed by a doctor and dated within one year of entering 11th grade. Anyone not turning in a private physical exam will be scheduled for a physical exam with the school doctor on January 24 or January 31, 2023.
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PGHS PEER-TUTORING PROGRAM INFORMATION
general information
important dates
NOVEMBER:
11/14/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PGEF Meeting
11/15/2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Athletics/ Co-Curricular/ Community Relations Committee Meeting
11/15/2022 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Policy Committee Meeting
11/15/2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Curriculum, Integration, & Technology Committee Meeting
11/16/2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pottsgrove Village Meet and Greet
11/16/2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pottsgrove Music League Meeting
11/17/2022 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lunch and Learn Job Fair
11/17/2022 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Covid-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Clinic
11/17/2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mandatory Athletic Parent Meeting
11/18/2022 End of 1st Trimester
11/18/2022 High School Winter Sports Start Date
11/18/2022 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM ASVAB Testing
11/21/2022 No School for Students
11/21/2022 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Parent/ Teacher Conferences
11/22/2022 No School for Students
11/22/2022 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Parent/ Teacher Conferences
11/23/2022 No School
11/24/2022 Holiday - Thanksgiving
11/25/2022 No School
11/28/2022 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM HS PTSA Meeting
DECEMBER:
12/3/2022 HS Fall Ball
12/6/2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Re-Organization/ School Board Meeting
12/8/2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM High School Band, Orchestra & Choral Concert
12/10/2022 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM HS Winter Fest
12/14/2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Athletic Booster Club Meeting
12/19/2022 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM HS PTSA Meeting - Zoom
12/23/2022 Early Dismissal
12/23/2022 Lower Elementary Holiday Sing-a-long
12/26/2022 - 12/30/2022 No School for Students/ Staff
Transcripts
PGHS Guidance Counselors
PGHS Students are assigned to guidance counselors based on last name. Please see the alphabetic breakdown to find which counselor to contact for your student, should you need to do so.
A-E: Mrs. Jill Bossler jbossler@pgsd.org
F-Le: Mr. Stephen Kincaid skincaid@pgsd.org
Li-Ror: Mrs. Kyra Ebert kebert@pgsd.org
Ros-Z: Mrs. Lisa Childs lchilds@pgsd.org
Click here to learn about Athletic schedules, meetings, and other important information.