PGHS Newsletter
5-14-18
Golf Announcement
Pottsgrove Falcons Golf is open to both boys and girls of any grade level. Golf is a fall sport and runs from mid-August until early-October each weekday after school. Optional summer play also available!
If you are interested in playing Golf for the high school varsity, junior varsity or Girls golf teams next fall, see Coach Petrella in Guidance, email dpetrella@pgsd.org, or come to an informational meeting on Thursday May 31st in the Main Lobby during 1st half of PRIDE from 9:54 AM – 10:15 AM.
Important Updates
Keystone Exams - Beginning on Monday, May 14th we will be administering the Keystone Exams for all students that are enrolled in Algebra I, English 10, and Biology. In addition to those students currently enrolled, any student that has not previously scored proficient will be retesting.
On each testing day participating students will report at the normal time, while students that are not participating will report on a two hour delay schedule. Buses will run for both the normal pick up and the two-hour delay pick up.
Listed below are the dates of each two-hour delay along with which test will be administered on that date and the schedule. (SEE SCHEDULE IN TABLE BELOW)
End of the Year Schedule: Please see the dates/times below for our end of year activities.
Transportation (Busing) - If you have any busing issues, please contact your child's grade level principal. We are here to support you and your child with any busing concerns.
Grades 9/10 - Mr. Van Horn tvanhorn2@pgsd.org Extension 7399
Grades 11/12 - Mr. Daney edaney@pgsd.org Extension 7384
Principal - Dr. Ziegler wziegler@pgsd.org Extension 7385
Harassment/Bullying - If at any time, your son/daughter experiences any type of bullying or harassment, please contact their principal team member immediately. The Principal Team member contact information is listed below: (School phone number is 610-326-5105)
Grades 9/10 - Mr. Van Horn tvanhorn2@pgsd.org Extension 7399
Grades 11/12 - Mr. Daney edaney@pgsd.org Extension 7384
Principal - Dr. Ziegler wziegler@pgsd.org Extension 7385
Community Bulletin Board - Check out the community bulletin board for updates from around the Pottsgrove community. Click Here for the Community Bulletin Board
Keystone Testing Schedule
Western Center Updates
- Car Show - Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 9:00-3:00 pm - WMCTC
- Kauffman's Chicken Dinner - May 9th - 2:00-7:00 pm - Limerick Community Park
- Senior Recognition Program - Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm
- New Student Orientation - May 30th
Athletic Falcon Happenings
FALCON HAPPENINGS – 2017-18
For the week of May 14-19
Monday (5/14)
HS V/JV Baseball vs Kutztown – Home – 4:15 pm
MS Baseball at Boyertown West – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Softball vs Boyertown West – Home – Dismiss 2:30 pm - Shuttle to LPES 2:40 pm
MS Lacrosse vs Boyertown West – Home – 3:45 pm
MS Track to Boyertown West – Away – 3:30 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – 2 Busses @ 2:20 pm
Tuesday (5/15) – No students – Staff Development Day
MS Girls Track Invitational at Methacton – Away – 3:00 pm – Bus from MS – 1:50 pm
Wednesday (5/16)
MS Boys Track Invitational at Pottsgrove – Home – 3:00 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm - Shuttle from MS to HS 2:15 pm
MS Lacrosse at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Baseball vs OJ Roberts – Home – 3:45 pm
MS Softball vs Perkiomen Valley West – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:30 pm – Shuttle to LPES 2:40 m
HS Wrestling – Open Mat in Aux. Gym – 6-7:30 pm
Thursday (5/17)
MS Softball at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:10 pm
Friday (5/18)
HS Track to Coatesville for District One Championships – Away – Bus 7:00 am
MS Girls Lacrosse vs Perkiomen Valley West – Home – 3:45 pm
MS Baseball at Perkiomen Valley West – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
Saturday (5/19)
HS Track to Coatesville for District One Championships – Away – Bus 7:00 am
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, May 14
2 Hour Delay for student not taking the Keystones
Keystone Testing Algebra I - 7:30am - 9:30am
AP Biology Test - 8:00am rooms 308 & 310
AP Music Theory Test - 8:00am rooms 308 & 310
AP Physics C - Mechanics Test - 12:00pm rooms 308 & 310
Tuesday, May 15
Staff Development Day - no school for Students
AP Calculus AB & BC Test - 8:00am rooms 308 & 310
AP Computer Science A Test - 12:00pm rooms 308 & 310
Senior Class Trip Parent Meeting - High School 6:00pm
ROTC Awards - Pottstown High School 6:30pm
Curriculum, Integration, and Technology Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16
2 Hour Delay for student not taking the Keystones
Keystone Testing Algebra I - 7:30am - 9:30am
AP English Language Test - 8:00am rooms 308 & 310
Thursday, May 17
2 Hour Delay for student not taking the Keystones
Keystone Testing Literature - 7:30am - 9:30am
AP Statistics Test - 12:00pm rooms 308 & 310
Friday, May 18
College & Service Commitment Breakfast - High School Cafeteria 8:00am
AP European History Test - 12:00pm rooms 308 & 310
National Honor Society Induction - High School Auditorium 7:00pm
Monday, May 21
2 Hour Delay for student not taking the Keystones
Keystone Testing Literature - 7:30am - 9:30am
Special Olympics
PTSA Meeting - High School Library 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 22
2 Hour Delay for student not taking the Keystones
Keystone Testing Biology - 7:30am - 9:30am
Senior Finals English 7:30am - 9:00am; Math 9:10am - 10:40am
Policy Committee Meeting - High School LGI 6:30pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 23
Senior Finals Social Studies 7:30am - 9:00am; Science 9:10am - 10:40am
Keystone Testing Biology - 7:30am - 9:30am
WMCTC Senior Recognition - Pottsgrove Middle School 7:00pm
Thursday, May 24
Senior Finals make-ups - 7:30am
Senior Lap Top Collection - High School Auditorium
9th Grade Awards - High School Auditorium 8:30am
11th Grade Awards - High School Auditorium 9:25am
10th Grade Awards - High School Auditorium 12:25pm
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - High School Auditorium 7:00pm
Friday, May 25
Senior Picnic - Limerick Park 7:30am - 12:30pm
Monday, May 28
No School
Tuesday, May 29
Senior Class Trip - Florida
Wednesday, May 30
Senior Class Trip - Florida
8th Grade Visit to the High School
Thursday, May 31
Senior Class Trip - Florida
8th Grade Visit to the High School
Friday, June 1
Senior Class Trip - Florida
Monday, June 4
Lap Top Collection - High School Auditorium
Senior Awards - High School Auditorium 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 5
Underclassmen Finals - English 7:30am - 9:10am; Math 9:20am - 11:00am
Class Picture in Caps and Gowns - Gymnasium 8:00am
Senior Walk
Booster Club Banquet - Sunnybrook Ballroom 6:00pm
Wednesday, June 6
Underclassmen Finals - Social Studies 7:30am - 9:10am; Science 9:20am - 11:00am
Senior Commencement Rehearsal - Gymnasium 8:00am
Thursday, June 7
1/2 Day
Underclassmen Final make-ups
Senior Commencement Rehearsal - Gymnasium 8:00am
Baccalaureate - High School Auditorium 7:00pm
Friday, June 8
1/2 Day - Students final day
Underclassmen Final make-ups
Pottsgrove High School Commencement 6:00pm
Monday, June 11
PTSA Meeting - High School Library 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 12
School Board Meeting - High School LGI 7:30pm