PGHS NEWSLETTER
December 7, 2015 "A Day that Will Live in Infamy"
New Board of School Directors Sworn In to Office
Congrats to Newly Elected Board Members
- Ms. Ashley Custer
- Ms. Patti Grimm
- Mr. Jim Lapic
- Mr. Al Leach
- Mr. Bill Parker
- Mr. John Rossi
Please join us in welcoming these community leaders to their new positions on the Pottsgrove School District Board of Directors. In addition, we would like to congratulate Board Members Rick Rabinowitz and Matt Alexander on their new positions as President and Vice-President of the Board.
Yearbooks on Sale!!!
TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK: order online
http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1043817/Pottsgrove-High-School/
THE YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!!!!
Yearbooks are the lowest price in the beginning of the year = $75!
To customize with your name only costs an additional $9.
Prices Raise soon - so purchase now!!!!!
****Baby Recognition Ads: To place a special note from the family and place a picture of your baby – you can also place that order online at the link above! Let’s celebrate your senior’s success!
PTSA Fundraiser A Sweet Deal for ALL
ATTENTION:
Every 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:00 am to 8:00 am, the Pottsgrove High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PGHS PTSA) will receive 10% from all purchases made by our High School Community & its Friends at Paradise Donuts!!
The shop is located in Sanatoga at 2170 East High Street near the old Kmart store.
Remember:
Say "Pottsgrove High School PTSA"; enjoy your delicious treats; and know that you just supported your PTSA, one bite at a time!
Thank you for your continuing support here at the Grove!
Important Events this Week
Tuesday: Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
Wednesday: Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
Booster Club Meeting 7:30 p.m. - High School Library
Thursday:
Friday:
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.
Western Center
Open House
A Success
Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center Updates
Blood Drive - December 8th 7:30-1:30 p.m.
Mani-Thon - December 12 (Saturday) 10:00-3:00 p.m. Come and get a Manicure for $7.00
PGHS Student Tours (9th grade) - December 16th and 18th - 9th graders will be taking a tour of the Western Center
Check out the Western Center's Website at http://www.westerncenter.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Congrats to the Orchestra for an Excellent Winter Concert
Renovation Updates
MakerSpace at PGHS - Donations/Supplies Needed -........... See video below
PGHS Becomes a No Place for Hate School
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: - From November 16, 2015 on, all buses will Pick Up/Drop Off at the Cafeteria Entrance.
- Parent Drop Off will be at the 100 Wing Entrance, off of School Lane
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
Follow PGHS on Social Media
Twitter: @pghsnews https://twitter.com/pghsnews
Pottsgrove School District: https://www.facebook.com/PottsgroveSchoolDistrict
Around the District
District: Elementary Schools Awarded Title 1 Reading Award: Click Here to read more
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
Ringing Rocks: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars
12/9/2015 - Wednesday - Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay) & Booster Club Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/14/2015 - Monday - Mandatory Athletic Parent Meeting (if you missed the High School meeting you must attend this one) 7:00 p.m. at the High School Aditorium
12/15/2015 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/16/2015 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
Field Trip for the Freshmen to Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center 7:30 a.m.
HS Winter Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
12/17/2015 - Thursday - Mr. Pottsgrove 5:30 p.m.
12/21/2015 - Monday - PTSA Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/22/2015 - Tuesday - HS Choir Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.
1/4/2015 - Monday - Return from Winter Break