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PGHS Back to School Edition - August 19, 2019
Welcome to Pottsgrove High School
It's important to me that you are able to connect with me if you need anything. My email is wziegler@pgsd.org and my cell phone number is 610-960-2386, text or call me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Bill Ziegler, Ed.D.
Principal of Pottsgrove High School
Attendance Updates for 2019-2020 School Year
First Day of School
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 - Applications for parking permits are available in the High School Main Office as well as on the Students & Parents tab of the High School website. Parking Permits cost $20.00, payable by check made out to PGHS or exact cash. Once school starts students should come see Ms. Spilman-Cooper for parking permits during lunchtime or a study hall.
- What to Bring to School - It's important students bring pencils, notebooks, a charged laptop, and a great attitude to learn and grow.
New Laptop Distribution
Laptops for our incoming 9th grade, new students, and students not participating in the Summer Take Home program will be available in homerooms beginning the first week of school. Please be sure that any outstanding balances and fees due are paid prior to the first day of school. More information on our Digital Learning Environment (DiLE) can be found here.
Important Updates
Student Schedules & Opening Day Packet- The Powerschool parent portal is the primary source to find schedules, grades, and the Opening Day Packet. Once inside the portal, you can view your child's schedule. However, there has been a delay in accessing the electronic First Day Packet. We hope to allow access to the First Day Packet no later than Monday, August 19th. It is vital for us to have your student's updated information, so please check back there to complete the required 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.
Schedules:
- Schedules are now available via Parent Portal of Powerschool
- Email your School Counselor - If you see courses missing or scheduling conflicts - it's important to email your counselor as they will not be in the building until closer to school opening. CLICK HERE TO EMAIL YOUR COUNSELOR
- Lab Conflict - Talk to your science teacher, once school begins if you have a lab conflict.
- Revisions - Schedule revisions may still take place up to the start of school for academic reasons only - Counselors may be making adjustments to schedules to balance out class size, ensure appropriate placement, and to support student academic goals.
- Schedule Changes may be made up until the first ten days of school. No changes are permitted after this date unless approved by the principal.
- No Teacher Request - Requests for specific teachers will not be honored
- No Lunch Change Request - Requests to have lunch during a specific lunch will not be honored.
Mission of the Pottsgrove School District
Picture Day is Coming!!
Mission of the Pottsgrove School District
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, August 19
9th Grade and New Student Orientation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 20
Staff Development, No School for Students
Wednesday, August 21
Staff Development, No School for Students
Thursday, August 22
Staff Development, No School for Students
Friday, August 23
No School (Staff and Students) - District Open 8-12 for Registration Only
Monday, August 26
First Day of School for Students!
Tuesday, August 27
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Friday, August 30
No School (Staff and Students)
Football - Military/First Responder Night 7:00 PM
Monday, September 2
No School (Staff and Students)
Thursday, September 5
Music League PTA Meeting 6:30 PM
Friday, September 6
Football - Youth Appreciation Night 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 10
Operations/Facilities Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 12
Booster Club PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Monday, September 16
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 17
Athletics/Co-Curricular/Community Relations Committee Meeting 6:30PM
Thursday, September 19
Bon Fire 6:00 PM
Athletic College Recruiting Parent Seminar 7:30 PM
Friday, September 20
Football - Homecoming 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 24
Policy Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 25
Picture Day
Back to School Night 7:00 -9:00 PM
Friday, September 27
Act 80 Day, Dismissal 12:17 PM
Key Club Stall Day
Sunday, September 29
German Exchange Students Arrive
Tuesday, October 1
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
German Exchange Students Welcome Party 6:30 -8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 2
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Music League PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 3
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Booster Club Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 4
Senior Pictures 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 5
German Exchange Students - Philadelphia with German Partners
Thursday, October 10
Operations/Facilities Committee 6:30-7:30
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Friday, October 11
German Exchange Students - Washington DC
Football - Pink Out 7:00 PM
Monday, October 14
German Exchange Students Return Home
No School, District Closed
Tuesday, October 15
Curriculum, Integration, and Technology Committee 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 16
PTSA Testing
Pottsgrove Village 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, October 17
National Honor Society Blood Drive 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday, October 21
Super Hero Super Health Week Begins
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 22
Policy Committee 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 30
End of Quarter
Thursday, October 31
Act 80 Day, Dismissal 12:17 PM