PGHS Newsletter
3-11-19
PGHS Orchestra Goes to Philly
Pottsgrove Orchestra Attends Philadelphia Orchestra Rehearsal - On Thursday, March 7th, members of the Pottsgrove High School Orchestra took a trip to the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The purpose of this trip was for the students to attend and observe an open rehearsal of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the finest performing groups in the world and is consistently ranked as one of the top orchestras in the world. The students were given the opportunity to observe how professional musicians rehearse at the highest levels. Our students were some of the best behaved students for the rehearsal and for that we were complimented by several friends of Mr. Einhorn who perform in the group. On an even better note, the music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, a man who makes millions of dollars with the group and guest conducting all over the world, with over 21 thousand followers on twitter took the time to respond to my thank you note.
Check out the Twitter response from Philadelphia Orchestra Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, that he tweeted out about how awesome it was to have our students attend the rehearsal.
Yearbook
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Important Updates
Community Bulletin Board - Check out the community bulletin board for updates from around the Pottsgrove community. Click Here for the Community Bulletin Board
Important Dates to Remember!
AP Test Registration Deadline is March 15, 2019!!
Western Center Applications are due March 15, 2019!!
Friday, March 15
Mr. Pottsgrove 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, March 22
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 23
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 28
End of Quarter
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Friday, March 29
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 30
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Visit Penn State - Main Campus - University Park
Visit Penn State at University Park - This is an awesome experience to learn more about what Penn State has to offer you as a student and a chance to visit University Park (Penn State's Main Campus in State College).
One of the best ways to learn whether a college is right for you is to visit the campus. Your counselors are running a tour of Penn State Main Campus:
Thursday April 11th to Penn State University Park via Charter Bus!
Cost is $50 to cover transportation on a charter bus. Students can pick up a permission form in the School Counseling Center. Permission forms are due back no later than March 22nd. Students who wish to attend must be passing all academic courses for the year and have good attendance and no discipline referrals.
** Spots are filling quickly so your best bet is to reserve your spot ASAP and by Friday March 15th.
Join us for a fun and informative day at Penn State and build your future!
Your Counselors
District News
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child, or know a Pottsgrove child, who will be five by August 31st? You can register him/her for kindergarten by going to www.pgsd.org.
Once you complete the registration process online the next step is to attend Registration Day on Thursday, March 28th between 4:30-8:00PM at West Pottsgrove Elementary School. Parents need to present the appropriate documentation to complete the registration process. The documents needed are: proof of residency (deed or lease AND 2 current utility bills), up to date immunizations for the child, child’s original birth certificate, and photo ID for the parent completing the registration. If you have any questions please contact Tara Mossman at Tmossman@pgsd.org.Busing
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
Bullying/Harassment
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
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, March 13
Booster Club PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 14
Pottsgrove Village 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, March 15
Mr. Pottsgrove 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, March 18
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Friday, March 22
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 23
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 28
End of Quarter
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Friday, March 29
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 30
HS/MS Musical 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
WMCTC-NOCTI Performance Exams
Booster Club PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, April 12, 2019
Mini-Thon 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 13, 2019
ACT
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Wallops Island Trip
Monday, April 15, 2019
Wallops Island Trip
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Wallops Island Trip
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Wallops Island Trip
Act 80 Day, 2-Hour Early Release
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Staff Development Day - No School for Students
Friday, April 19, 2019
No School (Staff and Students)
Monday, April 22, 2019
No School (Staff and Students)
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Honor Roll Breakfast 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Thursday, April 25, 2019
NOCTI Testing
Music League PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 27, 2019
DECA International Career Development Conference
Prom 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 28, 2019
DECA International Career Development Conference
Monday, April 29, 2019
DECA International Career Development Conference
Band Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
DECA International Career Development Conference
Band Concert 7:00 PM