PHS PATRIOT 3/19/22
Perseverance-Respect-Innovation-Dedication-Engagement
Principal's Message
This week was a difficult week for many students who were negatively affected by a betrayal of trust in the greater Portsmouth Community. Our school's student support services went into overdrive to help support students with social emotional support and understanding. It is was not easy for our students and I am proud of their resolve to seek help not only for themselves, but their friends and others. Students reported how they appreciated the time and services that our psychologist, social worker, school counselors, student assistant counselors and nurse. All these professionals along with our teacher referrals gave students what they needed.
Why is social emotional support important in schools? If students have a positive outlook about themselves, they develop confidence, perseverance and an optimism that produces positive outcomes. Our team used strategies that students can use to develop lifelong skills that will help them navigate difficult situations such as they encountered this week.
As parents, please continue to reach out to our school team if you have questions or need supports for your child. Together we can make a difference to guide our students toward social emotional health.
Community Service Club Boxing Ukrainian Refugee Supplies
School PSAT/SAT Day
Stay tuned for more information regarding testing.
Plant a Tree
The PHS Green Club, in collaboration with Tree-Plenish, are looking to plant enough trees in April to offset the paper used in a year at Portsmouth High School. Last year we planted 275 saplings with a goal this year of 300. Access our website here to choose and order your saplings. The first 200 are free!! Donations to TreePlenish (or the Green Club) are appreciated! Deadline to purchase is March 5th.
Trees you purchase can be picked up or planted by volunteers on April 9th. Eventually we will be in need of volunteers so be sure to check back on the site to sign up to help plant.
National Honor Society Tutoring
Portsmouth High School
PHS - Home of PRIDE Students
Email: amaralj@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Website: https://www.portsmouthschoolsri.org/Domain/8
Location: 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI, USA
Phone: 401-683-2124
Twitter: @PortsmouthHS_RI