PGHS Newsletter
September 26, 2016
Pottsgrove High School Marching Band
Important Updates
- Lifetouch Picture Day - Get Your Smile ON!! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 27th.
- 2 Hour Early Dismissal - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - ACT 80 Day - High School dismisses at 12:17 pm
- Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. - Back to School Night is an evening for our parents to learn about high school courses, to meet our faculty, and walk their son/daughter's schedule. We will be running a DAY A on Back to School Night. Back to School Night is meant for parents and guardians.
Student Board Representatives
Maya is the leader of Spark the Wave, a member of Environmental Club, and she works at the College Planning Center in Pottstown. She hopes to go to college in California to study Economics. Her career goals are to be in the business world and contributing to our society. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, working with dogs, and volunteering in the community.
Mason is a member of the Junior Statesman Club and he is working on getting a Youth and Government Club at Pottsgrove. Mason works at Landis Supermarket as a cashier. After high school, he hopes to study Political Science and then attend law school to become an attorney. Mason enjoys watching anything about politics and he currently is serving on the Hillary Clinton campaign.
Are you interested in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction?
ACE Mentoring is an opportunity for students to learn from professional engineers and architects about these in-demand fields
Meet with Engineering Mentors on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 4-6 PM in PGHS Engineering Area (Room 420) from November 1st through early May.
Work with Engineering Mentors on actual construction projects!
Scholarship money for college may be available.
See Mr. Petrella in Navigation Center to sign up or ask questions.
PTSA Needs Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to work the concession stand during all home football games. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Pete Robles at PRobles@ipsdb.com
The PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student-Association) is a private, non-profit organization of parents, teachers, students, and community members who strive to better the lives of the Pottsgrove High School Students. We are part of an association that is organized at the local, state, and national levels. By joining your local PTSA, you are automatically a member of the state and national associations. The PTSA is the largest child advocacy volunteer
organization which speaks for the interest of all children and their safety, health, welfare, and education. Why Join PTSA? When you join the Pottsgrove High School PTSA, you join a community that encourages student achievement and enriches the learning environment. We believe inbuilding partnerships between our families and our schools.
Student Perspective on Mental Health
See one of Sarah's videos below
Athletics
The picture below is from Friday night's pre-game celebration of the Football Championship Teams at Pottsgrove. Included in the pics are athletes and coaches from all of PGHS Football Championships.
Athletic Falcon Happenings
FALCON HAPPENINGS - 2016
For the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 1
Monday (9/26)
JV Football at Upper Merion - Away – 3:45 pm –Dis.1:45 pm – Bus 2:05 pm
HS Boys Soccer at Bishop Shanahan – A –3:45 pm - Dis. 1:40 pm – Bus 2:00 pm
(Pick up WCCC @ 1:20 pm)
HS Field Hockey at Upper Merion – Away – Dis. 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
HS Girls Tennis at Quakertown – Away – 3:30 pm - Dis. 1:45 pm – Bus 2:00 pm
(Pick up WCCC @ 1:30 pm)
HS V Golf at PAC Championships @ Gilbertsville – Van 7:00 am
MS Shuttle to Blackwood – (pick up MS 3:00 pm)
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Tuesday (9/27)
HS Girls Soccer vs Upper Merion (Sr. Recogntion in HS Stadium) -5:30 pm JV followed by Sr. Recognition and Varsity
HS Girls Tennis vs Boyertown – Home – 3:30 pm
HS JV Golf vs Methacton – Home – Dis. 1:45 pm – Van 2:00 pm
8FB at East Norriton – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 1:45 pm - 2:05 pm
HS Shuttle to Blackwood – 2:35 pm
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Wednesday (9/28) –Act 80 Day
HS Boys Soccer at Upper Merion – 4:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
7FB at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
8 Field Hockey at East Norriton – Away – 3:45 pm –Bus 2:15 pm
8 Girls Soccer at East Norriton – Away – 3:45 pm – Bus 2:150 pm
8 Boys Soccer vs East Norriton – Home – 3:45 pm
No Shuttles - Only Activity bus after practices
Thursday (9/29)
HS Field Hockey vs Spring Ford – Home – 3:45 pm – Turf
9th Football vs Spring Ford – Home – 3:45 pm – Dis. 2:00 pm – Shuttle 2:15 pm – Return 2:40 pm – Depart Stadium 5:15 pm
HS Girls Tennis vs Phoenixville – Home – 3:30 pm
MS XC at Upper Perkiomen w/Perkiomen Valley – Away - Dis. 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Shuttle to Blackwood – 2:35 pm
MS Shuttle to Lower/Hollenbach – 3:10 pm (Field Hockey/Soccer)
Friday (9/30)
HS Field Hockey at Tulpehocken (V only)– A – 4:00 pm – Dis. 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS JV Golf vs Devon Prep – Home – Dis. 1:45 pm – Van 2:00 pm
Homecoming Pictures to Bella Vista – 10:30 am – Pick up Front of HS/DO
PAC Tennis Singles Championships at PV – Van 9:30 am
MS Field Hockey vs Boyertown East – Home – 3:45 pm – Dis. 2:40
MS Boys Soccer at Boyertown East – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Girls Soccer vs Boyertown East – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm
HS Shuttle to Blackwood – 2:35 pm (pick up MS 2:45 pm)
HS Shuttle to Lower – 2:40 pm (9th Football)
Saturday (10/1) – SAT Day
HS Football at Pottstown – Away – 2:30 pm – 2 busses / 1 van @ 12:30 pm
Cheerleaders to Pottstown – Bus 1:45 pm
HS Girls Tennis to PAC Championships @ PV – Van TBD
HS XC to Paul Short @ Lehigh University – 11:45 am
HS Girls Soccer vs Mt. St. Josephs – Home – 3:00 pm
HS Band at WC East Cavalcade
Western Center Schedule Below
Mark Your Calendars
9/27/16 - Tuesday - School Picture Day by Lifetouch - School Board Meeting - District Office - 7:30 pm
9/28/16 - Wednesday - ACT 80 Day - High School dismisses at 12:17 pm
9/28/16 - Wednesday - High School Back-to-school Night - following an A day schedule - 7:00 pm
10/4/16 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting - Ringing Rocks Elementary - 7:30 pm
10/5/16 - Wednesday - Senior Portraits - High School Library - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10/5/16 - Wednesday - Music League PTA Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
10/6/16 - Thursday - Senior Portraits - High School Library - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10/7/16 - Friday - Senior Portraits - High School Library - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10/7/16 - Friday - Homecoming Football Game - 7:00 pm
10/12/16 - Wednesday - High School Booster Club Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
10/17/16 - Monday - High School PTSA Meeting - High School Library - 7:30 pm
10/20/16 - Thursday - ACT 80 Day - High School dismisses at 12:17 pm
10/21/16 - Friday - Staff Development - No School for students
10/25/16 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting - District Office - 7:30 pm
11/2/16 - Wednesday - Music League PTA Meeting - High School Library - 7:00 pm
11/08/16 - Tuesday - Staff Development - No School for students
11/18/16 - Friday - High School Winter Sports Start
11/21/16 - Monday - Parent/Teacher Conference - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
11/22/16 - Tuesday - Parent/Teacher Conference - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
11/23/16 - Wednesday - No School
11/24/16 - Thursday - No School
11/25/16 - Friday - No School