PGHS NEWSLETTER
October 26, 2015
Veterans Day Breakfast - Veterans Invited
Harlem Wizards are Coming to PGHS on 11-4
College Campus Tour
Important Events this Week
Tuesday:
Wednesday: PSAT's for all 10th and some 11th graders
Thursday:
Friday:
PSAT's Coming to PGHS - DATE CHANGE - 10-28-15
Pottsgrove will be administering the PSAT test on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 am. The PSAT will be given at no cost to all Sophomores. The guidance department also recommends that ALL juniors take this valuable test. The PSAT is a low cost way for juniors to practice for the SAT. In December, results and test materials will be returned to students. These materials along with a college board website access code will allow you to access on-line practice tools that offer another way to prep for the big test. In addition, the PSAT is the ONLY way to be considered for entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program.
If interested, please register in the guidance office, first come first served, by Monday October 5th. Registration cost is $15 and it includes the test fee and pre-test practice book. Checks can be made out to Pottsgrove High School and cash is accepted.
PGHS Singer Goes National
Keystone Winter Exam Schedule
Check out our district's webpage for more information on Keystone Exams: http://www.pgsd.org/domain/681
Students will take the Keystone Exams on their laptop computers in a controlled testing environment.
12/8/2015 - Tuesday - Literature Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/9/2015 - Wednesday - Literature Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/15/2015 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/16/2015 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
1/12/2016 – Tuesday – Algebra Keystone Exam (2 HOUR DELAY) - Students taking the exam report at regular time; whereas, all other students report on a 2 Hour Delay - Busses will run at both times.
1/13/2016 – Wednesday – Algebra Keystone Exam (2 HOUR DELAY) - Students taking the exam report at regular time; whereas, all other students report on a 2 Hour Delay - Busses will run at both times.
Important Reminders for 2015-2016 School Year
Important Updates Regarding Renovations and Start of School
- Main Entrance: The School's Main Entrance will be the Gymnasium entrance from the south parking lot - the main lobby will be closed for construction
- Parking: The parking lot in front of the school and district office is closed to high school students, visitors, and parents. All high school students, visitors, and parents should be parking in the south parking lot and entering through the new gymnasium entrance. Student Parking will continue to be held in the South Parking Lot - Parking Permits will be given out once school begins
- Arrival/Dismissal: - The School Buses will continue to line up on School Lane for AM arrival and PM dismissal. Therefore, School Lane will be closed from 7:00-7:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. on school days.
- Parent Drop Off will be at the Cafeteria Entrance - Must enter from Charlotte Street
- Athletes will enter through the New Gymnasium/South Entrance or the entrance by the locker rooms.
- MCCC & Western Center Bussing for School Year: The buses for the Western Center and MCCC will pick students up at the Science Wing entrance (northwest corner of the building)
- MCCC Dual Enrollment Students - Bussing is being provided for students who are scheduled to take the AM bus run to MCCC.
- Lockers - Students will be assigned new lockers and combinations, except for those that had lockers last year in the SS/Science wing.
Grade Level Communication
Class of 2016: Click Here to Register
Class of 2017: Click Here to Register
Class of 2018: Click Here to Register
Class of 2019: Click Here to Register
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Around the District
District: Elementary Schools Awarded Title 1 Reading Award: Click Here to read more
Ringing Rocks: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
West: A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Student - Click Here to Watch Video
Harlem Wizards Come to PGHS Gymnasium on November 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. as a Fundraiser for the Pottsgrove Educational Foundation
Mark Your Calendars
10/28/15 - Wednesday - PSAT Test Day
10/29/2015 Thursday - End of First Marking Period
10/30/2015 - Friday - First Day of Second Marking Period
11/2/2015 - Monday - LifeTouch Picture Make Up Day
11/3/2015 - Tuesday - No School - Professional Development Day for Staff
11/4/2015 - Wednesday - Washington Wizards 7:00 p.m.
11/10/2015 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.
11/11/2015 - Wednesday - Booster Club Meeting 7:00 p.m.
11/16/2015 - Monday - PTSA Meeting 7:30 p.m.
11/23/2015 - Monday - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00-8:00 p.m.
11/24/2015 - Tuesday - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:00-8:00 p.m.
11/25/2015 - Wednesday - No School Thanksgiving Break
11/26/2015 - Thursday - No School Thanksgiving Break
11/27/2015 - Friday - No School Thanksgiving Break
12/1/2015 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/2/2015 - Wednesday - Orchestra Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.
12/8/2015 - Tuesday - Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/9/2015 - Wednesday - Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay) & Booster Club Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/15/2015 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/16/2015 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay) & HS Winter Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
12/21/2015 - Monday - PTSA Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/22/2015 - Tuesday - HS Choir Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.