PGHS Newsletter
10-24-17
Military Opportunities Day - October 26, 2017 (11th & 12th)
If you would not like your son/daughter to participate in this event, please send an email to Mrs. Jill Ludy at jillludy@pgsd.org
Important Updates
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.
9 & 10 - Mr. VanHorn - TVanHorn2@PGSD.ORG
11 & 12 - Mr. Daney - EDaney@pgsd.org
Principal - Dr. Ziegler - wziegler@pgsd.org
FALL BALL Tickets - Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. - Spring Ford Country Club Fall Ball tickets are on sale now in room 18, before and after school and during the first 10 minutes of lunch. Get your tickets before we sell out. See Mrs. Renn with any questions. Tickets are $40 and they are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Get your tickets before they sell out.
Community Bulletin Board - Check out the community bulletin board for updates from around the Pottsgrove community. Click Here for the Community Bulletin Board
Mental Health Awareness - Minding Your Mind
Below are some great resources on Mental Health Awareness
- NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org
- Minding Your Mind - http://mindingyourmind.org
ACE Mentoring
Is your student interested in Architecture or Engineering?
ACE Mentoring is an opportunity for boys or girls grades 9-12 to interact and learn from professional engineers and architects on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 4-6 PM in the Library Classroom.
Work with Engineering Mentors on actual construction projects!
Scholarship money for college may be available.
First meeting is Wednesday October 25th, 2017 and goes through May 2018 (Pizza at each meeting!)
Go to www.acementor.org to register and get more information.
ASVAB is Coming to PGHS
THE ASVAB IS COMING TO POTTSGROVE!!!
Pottsgrove High School will be offering the ASVAB to any 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in taking the test on Monday January 29th from 7:45am to 10:45am. Interested students must sign up in the high school counseling office beginning November 1st through December 15th.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.
The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
In addition, your scores on the ASVAB composite tests will help determine your career field or military occupation eligibility. For those who are considering enlistment, bonuses are usually tied to your choice of occupations, the better the score, the more opportunities you have. But keep in mind, it is impossible to literally "ace" the ASVAB, so your goal should be to simply do your best.
TIP: Be sure you are ready before you take the ASVAB -- use the Military.com ASVAB practice tests to find the areas you may need to work on. In addition you can read about ASVAB study techniques.
Register in the school counseling office between November 1st and December 15th. There is no cost for the test.
Western Center Updates
- October 1st - WMCTC starts accepting Applications for next school year
- November 6th - Community Dinner
- November 15th - Girls Night Out - A great time for our female students to learn about the various programs at WMCTC.
- November 29th - WMCTC Open House 5:00-8:00 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m. is an Information Session for Perspective Students - This is an excellent opportunity to visit the school's programs and to meet with the teachers.
Athletic Falcon Happenings
FALCON HAPPENINGS - 2017
For the week of Oct. 23-28
Tuesday (10/24)
MS Cross Country Invitational at High School Campus/Stadium – 3:45 pm – Dis. 2:00 pm – Bus 2:10 pm
8th Football vs Spring Ford – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm - PMS
HS Shuttle to LPES (9th Football) – 2:40 pm from South Lot
MS Shuttle to Hollenbach & LPES (Girls Soccer/Field Hockey)
Cheer Practice – 6-8 pm – HS Gym
Wednesday (10/25)
7th Football vs Perkiomen Valley East – Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm – PMS
MS Boys Soccer vs OJ Roberts– Home – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:40 pm - PMS
MS Girls Soccer at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
MS Field Hockey at OJ Roberts – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
HS Boys Basketball – Open Gym 3-5 pm
HS Girls Basketball – Open Gym – 6 – 8 pm
HS Wrestling – Open Mat – 6 – 7:30 pm – Aux Gym
HS Shuttle to LPES (9th Football) – 2:40 pm from South Lot
Thursday (10/26)
PIAA District One Boys Soccer Playoffs – Pottsgrove at Bishop Shanahan – 4:00 pm – Dis. 1:30 pm – Bus 1:50 pm
All Tickets at the Stadium - $5.00
9th Football at Perkiomen Valley – Away – 3:45 pm – Dismiss 2:00 pm – Bus 2:15 pm
MS Girls Soccer vs Boyertown East – Home – 3:45 pm - PMS
MS Shuttle to LPES (Field Hockey)
Cheer Practice – 6-8 pm – HS Gym
Friday (10/27) Act 80 Day Early Dismissal
PAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - HS Football at Perkiomen Valley – Away – 7:00 pm – 2 Buses/Van – 4:15 pm
Pre-Sale Tickets available at the HS Main Office from 8am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday and 8 am - 2 pm on Friday. All tickets are $5.
HS Cross Country to District Championships @ Lehigh University – 10:30 am – Bus 7:40 am
HS Marching Band/Cheerleaders – to Perkiomen Valley – 2 Busses – 5:15 pm
MS Field Hockey vs Perkiomen Valley West – Home – 3:45 pm – Bus 2:50 pm @ LPES
MS Girls Soccer vs Perkiomen Valley West – Home – 3:45 pm – PMS
MS Boys Soccer at Perkiomen Valley West – Away – 3:45 pm – Bus 2:20 pm
Saturday (10/28)
JV Football vs To Be Determined – Home – 10:00 am – HS Stadium
HS Marching Band to Manheim Central Cavalcade – 2 Busses Depart at 12:00 pm – Return 6:00 pm
WINTER SPORTS
HS Winter Sports begin Friday, November 17th
MS Winter Sports begin Monday, November 27th
Mark Your Calendars
Policy Committee Meeting - High School LGI - 6:30pm
School Board Meeting - High School LGI - 7:30pm
Thursday, October 26
Freshman Fundraiser begins
Military Opportunities Day 11 and 12 graders - Pride Period
Friday, October 27
ACT 80 Day - High School Dismissal 12:17pm
Tuesday, October 31
Last Day of the First Quarter
Wednesday, November 1
DECA Career Day Conference - Wells Fargo Center 11:30am - 11:00pm
Special Education Parent Meeting Night - Library 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, November 2
PAYS Survey for 10th and 12th grade students - Pride A
Friday, November 3
AFJROTC Unit Evaluation
Picture Retakes - Auditorium 7:30am - 2:00pm
Monday, November 6
Parent Workshop Secondary Transition: Planning for the Future - 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 7
Staff Development
Wednesday, November 8
Reality Fair for all 11th grade Students
ACE Mentoring - Room 303 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Booster Club Meeting - Library 7:00pm
Friday, November 10
Vetran's Day Breakfast - Cafeteria 8:00am
Monday, November 13
PTSA meeting - Library 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 14
Operational/Facilities Committee Meeting - Lower Pottsgrove Elementary 6:30pm
School Board Meeting - Lower Pottsgrove Elementary 7:30pm
Wednesday, November 15
WMCTC Girls Night Out - Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center 5:00pm
Thursday, November 16
Senior Class Meeting for Caps and Gowns - Auditorium Pride Period
Music League PTA Meeting - 6:30pm
Friday, November 17
First Day of Winter Sports
PTSA Cosplay Classic Movie Night
Saturday, November 18
Fall Ball - Spring Ford Country Club 6:00pm
Monday, November 20
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 12:00pm - 8:00pm
No School for Students
Tuesday, November 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 12:00pm - 8:00pm
No School for Students
Wednesday, November 22
No School
Thursday, November 23
No School
Happy Thanksgiving
Friday, November 24
No School
Tuesday, November 28
Athletics/Co-Curricular Activities Committee Meeting - District Office Board Room 6:30pm
Curriculum/Technology/Student Affairs Committee Meeting - District Office Board Room 7:30pm
Wednesday, November 29
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center Open House - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, December 1
PTSA Painting with Friends - Cafeteria 6:30pm
Saturday, December 2
Band Old Fashioned Christmas Parade - West Chester, PA
Tuesday, December 5
School Board Meeting - Reorganization meeting High School LGI room 7:30pm
Wednesday, December 6
ACE Mentoring Meeting - Room 303 4:00pm - 6:00pm
High School Band and Orchestra Dress Rehearsal - Auditorium 7:00pm
Thursday, December 7
High School Band and Orchestra Concert - Auditorium 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 8
DECA District Conference - King of Prussia
Booster Club Meeting - Library 7:00pm
Friday, December 15
German Club Field Trip Christkindlmarkt
Monday, December 18
PTSA Meeting - Library 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 19
High School Choral Dress Rehearsal - Auditorium 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 20
ACE Mentoring - Room 303 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, December 21
High School Choral Concert - Auditorium 7:00pm
Friday, December 22
1/2 day of School for Students and Staff
Monday, December 25 - January 1
No School