PGHS Newsletter
8-17-17
First Day of School
First Day of School - Monday, August 28, 2017
All students are to report to school at regular time. Period 1 begins at 7:30 a.m.
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 - Permits need to be applied for during the first two weeks of school. This will give everyone time to register for a Parking Permit.
- What to Bring to School - It's important that students bring their charged laptop, pencils, and notebooks. book bags must be kept in lockers during the school day. See the Laptop Distribution Schedule below for more details.
Laptop Distribution
Laptop Computers (All HS Grades) - High School LGI near Cafeteria (park in cafeteria lot)
Monday, August 21, 7:30 AM - 10 AM
Wednesday, August 23, 4 PM - 6:30 PM
Important Updates
Student Schedules & Opening Day Packet- The Powerschool parent portal will be available August 10th. 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.
Student Parking - Students drivers are to park in the south parking lot. Students will need to apply for parking permits within the first two weeks of school. The cost for a parking permit is $20.00. Students should stop by the main office to pick up the Parking Permit application.
9th Graders & New Student Orientation
Monday, August 21, 2017 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Students only need to attend one (One was held this week) of the orientation programs. If students attended the August 15th orientation, they do not need to attend the orientation on the 21st. We scheduled two to allow for the most students to attend.
New Teachers at PGHS
Mr. Shawn Compopiano, Band Teacher
Mr. Compopiano, originally from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, is a 2017 graduate of Messiah College with a bachelor’s of science degree in Music Education (PK-12) with a concentration in saxophone. Professionally, Shawn has served as a visual designer and instructor for various marching ensembles, program coordinator for the Darkhorse Independent Percussion Ensemble and Huntingdon Area Indoor Colorguard.
Jaleh Skeath, Special Education Teacher
Kelly Reilly, Special Education Teacher
Athletic MANDATORY PARENT MEETINGS
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 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.
Military Opportunities Day - October 26, 2017 (11th & 12th)
If you would not like your son/daughter to participate in this event, please send an email to Mrs. Jill Ludy at jillludy@pgsd.org
Mark Your Calendars
Band Camp - High School 1:00pm
Athletic Parent Meeting - High School Auditorium 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday, August 18
Band Camp & Picnic - High School 1:00pm
Monday, August 21
Freshman & New Student Orientation for Students (students only) - Auditorium 9:00am - 10:00 am
Laptop Distribution - High School LGI near Cafeteria - park by Cafeteria Lot 7:30am - 10:00am
Tuesday, August 22
Staff Development Day - No Students
School Board Meeting - District Office 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 23
Staff Development Day - No Students
Laptop Distribution - High School LGI near Cafeteria - park by Cafeteria Lot 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Thursday, August 24
Staff Development Day - No Students
Friday, August 25
No School
Monday, August 28
First Day of School for Students
Friday, September 1
No School
Monday, September 4
No School
Tuesday, September 5
Falcon Football Club Meeting - Library 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 6
Music League PTA Meeting
Tuesday, September 12
Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting - High School LGI 6:30pm
School Board Meeting 7:30pm
Monday, September 18
PTSA Meeting - Library 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 19
Athletics/Co-Curricular Activities Committee Meeting - District Office 6:30pm
Curriculum, Technology, Student Affairs Committee Meeting - District Office 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 20
Back-to-School Night - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, September 26
Picture Day
Policy Committee Meeting - High School LGI 6:30pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI 7:30pm
Wednesday, September 27
ACT 80 Day - High School Dismissal 12:17pm
Friday, September 29 - HOMECOMING
7th Period - Homecoming Pep Rally
6:00 p.m. - Homecoming Ceremonies
7:00 p.m. - Football Game
Wednesday, October 4
Senior Pictures - Library 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, October 5
Senior Pictures - Library 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, October 6
Senior Pictures - Library 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday, October 10
School Board Meeting - Ringing Rocks Elementary School Cafeteria 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 11
Booster Club Meeting - Library 7:00pm
Friday, October 13
Minding Your Minds Assembly - Auditorium 11 & 12 grades 8:30am; 9 & 10 grades 12:30pm
Monday, October 16
PTSA Meeting - Library 7:30pm
Tuesday, October 17
Curriculum, Technology, Student Affairs Committee Meeting - District Office 7:30pm
Thursday, October 19
NHS Blood Drive - High School Gym 7:30am - 3:00pm
Tuesday, October 24
Policy Committee Meeting - High School LGI - 6:30pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI - 7:30pm
Thursday, October 26
Freshman Fundraiser begins
Military Opportunities Day 11 and 12 graders - Pride Period
Friday, October 27
ACT 80 Day - High School Dismissal 12:17pm
Tuesday, October 31
Last Day of the First Quarter