PGHS NEWSLETTER
5-30-16
9-11th Grade Award Assemblies
On Thursday, May 26, 2016, we will be holding our Class Awards Assemblies (following a regular day schedule) High School Gym
Freshmen - 8:27 a.m. - 9:17 a.m.
Juniors - 9:21 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.
Sophomores - 12:33 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.
HS Offices Moving to Middle School This Summer
Spring Keystone Exams Coming Next Week
The school will be running on a 2 Hour Delay during the Keystone Testing Window for those students not participating in the testing. Students that are taking the exam must report at regular time. Busing will be provided both times.
5/24/2016 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/25/2016 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Booster Club Banquet Info for Senior Athletes
Dear Parents/Guardians of our Senior Athletes,
The Pottsgrove High School Athletic Booster Club is excited and thrilled to invite you to our 2016 Annual Senior Athletic Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 8th, at Sunnybrook Ballroom (The Gatsby).
As we continue our efforts to take the athletic program to new heights, it is important that we acknowledge and honor the contributions and achievements of our Senior Student-Athletes as they move into the ranks of alumni. The Booster Club is looking forward to seeing all of the seniors and their parents/guardians as we celebrate our Student-Athletes' accomplishments.
The evening will include dinner, entertainment, presentation of Senior Varsity Awards, MVP/Coach's Awards for all sports, the Outstanding Male and Female Athletes of the year, and our prestigious Falcon Scholarship/Award.
Each of our invitees was given two forms on Thursday, May 19th. Please ask your student(s) about each form; as they are required to fill out and RSVP by May 27th. All checks should be made to Pottsgrove Booster Club and handed into the Athletic Department.
All Student-Athletes are FREE. Additional tickets are $27 per adult and $14 per child (12 and under). There will be NO tickets sold at the door, so it is imperative that you meet the May 27th deadline for ticket purchases.
Sincerely,
The Pottsgrove Athletic Booster Club
THON Raises Thousands
Check out the Pics from the Mini-THON Kickoff event below.
PGHS is held the first ever Mini-Thon on May 14, 2016. Funds raise by Four Diamonds Mini-THONS directly supported the mission of Four Diamonds by providing financial, medical, and emotional support to pediatric oncology patients treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital and pediatric cancer research at Penn State College of Medicine. Our students raised $6,700.00 in the first ever PGHS Mini-THON.
A special thanks goes out to our Teachers and Students listed below for leading this special event.
Mrs. Reinhart
Mrs. Steinmetz
Jordan Canny Student Rep
Isabella Nelson Student Rep
Important Events this Week
Mandatory Senior Trip participants informational meeting periods 1, 2, 3
High School Spring Band Concert 7:30 pm at Pottsgrove Middle School
Tuesday: Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Mandatory Senior Meeting 7:30 am - 10:00 am, Seniors do not have a 2 hour delay this day
Wednesday: Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center - Middle School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Thursday: Class Awards Assemblies (following a regular day schedule) High School Gym
Freshmen - 8:27 a.m. - 9:17 a.m.
Juniors - 9:21 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.
Sophomores - 12:33 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.
Friday: Senior Picnic to Limerick Park 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Evening Public Presentation of "Andy" a Student Directed play for No Place for Hate at Pottsgrove Middle School
Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center Updates
Check out the Western Center's Website at http://www.westerncenter.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Renovation Updates
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: Board Sets 2016-2017 Calendar: Click Here to Read the Calendar
Kindergarten Registration is Open: Click Here to Read More
Middle School: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
Ringing Rocks: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars
5/23/2016 - Monday - Mandatory Senior Trip participants informational meeting periods 1, 2, 3
5/23/2016 - Monday - High School Spring Band Concert 7:30 pm at Pottsgrove Middle School
5/24/2016 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/24/2016 - Tuesday - Mandatory Senior Meeting 7:30 am - 10:00 am, Seniors do not have a 2 hour delay this day
5/25/2016 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/25/2016 - Wednesday - Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center - Middle School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
5/26/2016 - Thursday - Class Awards Assemblies (following a regular day schedule) High School Gym
Freshmen - 8:27 a.m. - 9:17 a.m.
Juniors - 9:21 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.
Sophomores - 12:33 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.
5/27/2016 - Friday - Senior Picnic to Limerick Park 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
5/27/2016 - Friday - Evening Public Presentation of "Andy" a Student Directed play for No Place for Hate at Pottsgrove Middle School
5/31/2016 - Tuesday - Senior Trip to Florida
6/1/2016 - Wednesday - Senior Trip to Florida
6/2/2016 - Thursday - Senior Trip to Florida
6/3/2016 - Friday - Senior Trip to Florida
6/7/2016 - Tuesday - Freshmen Class Trip to Dorney Park 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
6/8/2016 - Wednesday - Senior Finals
6/8/2016 - Wednesday - Booster Club Banquet - 6:00 p.m. Sunnybrook Ballroom
6/9/2016 - Thursday - Senior Finals
6/09/2016 - Thursday - Senior Awards - Pottsgrove Middle School 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
6/10/2016 - Friday - Senior Finals
6/13/2016 - Monday - Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal. Seniors must be in the Gymnasium by 7:45 am with their caps and gowns
6/14/2016 - Tuesday - Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal. Seniors must be in the Gymnasium by 7:45 am with their caps and gowns
6/14/2016 - Tuesday - Student 1/2 day
6/15/2016 - Wednesday - Student 1/2 day
6/15/2016 - Wednesday - Graduation
6/16/2106 - Thursday - Student 1/2 day - Student's last day
6/17/2016 - Friday - Last Staff Day