PGHS Newsletter
12-5-18
E-Hallpass Come to PGHS
Earlier this week we rolled out a pilot of the e-hallpass system. The e-hallpass system allows students to generate hall passes from their laptops which the teacher then verifies from their laptop or a unique PIN number. These digital passes provide students with permission to travel the halls, go to the bathroom, or the office without needing to carry a physical pass, computer, or phone.
We are excited to explore and test this new tool which we hope will give us a more comprehensive view of the hall traffic within the building throughout the day.
Yearbook
Senior Parents: Purchase your "Baby Photo/Yearbook Recognition Ad" now! For a limited time only, you can design a section of the yearbook (1/8 up to a full page) dedicated to your student! Space is running out, so start designing now!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_ra_flash.asp?CID=137925&PFID=20180911043335323125
Technology Fee Payment
The Technology is to be paid at the start of each school year. If you have not paid the fee yet, please follow the directions below.
Fees can be paid by check or money order, payable to Pottsgrove School District and sent to the school office. Please include your student’s ID number (lunch code) on checks and money orders.
We have also made credit card payments possible using My School Bucks, the same system that is utilized to prepay student lunch expenses. Upon log in to the system, please select "School Store". Please note that a small convenience fee is applied and is paid directly to My School Bucks. You will see this fee added at time of checkout.
The fee for a laptop is $35.00 and for an iPad is $25.00. Families with multiple students in the DiLE program qualify for the family max payment option. Please make that selection and the maximum charge, currently set at $50.00, will be applied. The order will be pending until the District verifies eligibility.
If you have not already done so, please also complete the Accidental Damage/Theft Coverage application and the On/Off Campus Parent Agreement. Both forms are available on our website and in the electronic First Day Packet Portal you use at the start of each school year. The forms can be submitted electronically using the portal option. Completed paper copies of these forms can be sent to the school office.
Failure to complete the paperwork and submit payment by October 30th will result in your son/daughter being required to keep their laptop at school and their access to the internet will be limited.
Please contact the Technology Department with any questions or concerns at 610-327-2277
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!
Monday, December 3
HS/MS Mandatory Athletic Meeting 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 5
WMCTC Open House 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 20
Choral Concert 7:00 PM
Friday, December 21
Half-day for students and teacher,: Student Dismissal 10:30 AM
Breakfast will be served, Lunch will not be served.
Monday December 24 - January 1
Holiday Break, No School for Students or Staff
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, December 5
WMCTC Open House 5:00 - 8:00 PM
HS Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 8
ACT Testing
Wednesday, December 19
HS Choral Dress Rehearsal 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 20
HS Choral Concert 7:00 PM
Friday, December 21
Half-day for students and teacher,: Student Dismissal 10:30 AM
Breakfast will be served, Lunch will not be served.
Monday December 24 - January 1
Holiday Break, No School for Students or Staff
Monday, January 7
WMCTC-Community Dinner 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 8
Operations/Facilities Committee 6:30 PM
School Board Meeting 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 9
Booster Club PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 10
Play 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 11
Play 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 12
Play 7:00 PM
Monday, January 14
PTSA Meeting 7:30 PM
Tuesday, January 15
Mid Term Exams
Athletics, Co-Curricular, and Community Relations Committee 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Curriculum, Integration, and Technology Committee 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 16
Mid Term Exams
Music League PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 17
Mid Term Exams
Friday, January 18
Mid Term Exams SNOW MAKE UP day
Monday, January 21
No School (Staff and Students)
Tuesday, January 22
Policy Committee 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, January 24
AP/STEM/Dual Enrollment/WMCTC Evening 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Monday, January 28
PTSA Movie Night at the Grove
Tuesday, January 29
School Physicals
Thursday, January 31
School Physicals
Monday, February 4
WMCTC-Community Dinner 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Pottsgrove Village 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Friday, February 8
Color Day!