PGHS NEWSLETTER
5-10-16 THON & College/Military Commitment Special Edition
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.
5/16/2016 - Monday - Algebra I Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/17/2016 - Tuesday - Algebra I Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/18/2016 - Wednesday - Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/19/2016 - Thursday - Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
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
No Place Hate Directed by PGHS Senior
Hannah Windrim, Senior at PGHS, was selected as the playwright for the No Place for Hate student directed play. This play, "Andy," tells the story of a Transgender student. Since we do not have an auditorium, the play will be performed in the Gymnasium.
5/20/2016 - Friday - Student Directed Play - "Andy" - In the Gymnasium
Period 1 - 11th grade
Period 2 - 12th grade
Period 3 - 9th grade
Period 6 - 10th grade
"Andy" is an anti-bullying play written and directed by student Hannah Windrim. Focusing on bullying, the play wraps around the affects of said actions - bullying. The main character, Andy, goes through self-conflicts and constant judgement from his mother and his peers. Andy is ridiculed for one reason and one reason only - the fact that he isn't born the same ways his pronouns describe him as. Andy is transgender - born female, transitioning to male - and some people don't agree or accept with that. Hannah thought this would be a great topic to write an anti-bullying play about since it's been hot within the news lately. This play truly show that in life, you need to surround yourself with people who bring you up - not pull you down.
The cast includes: Brianna Beitler, Bryce Clemmer, Christian Samilenko, Cierra Fekelman, Emma Burrus, Hannah Weghorst, Holly Bostwick, James Wilson, Joe Kelley, Sarah Ounsworth, Luke Robles, Madison Batzel, Michael Thornton, Michaela Sloan, Neil Slichter, Rebekah Schueck, Tyler Montgomery, writer and director Hannah Windrim, and proctor Mrs. Remelius.
The school performances will be held on May 20th, during 1,2,3, and 6 periods. The public performance is free, and will be held at the Pottsgrove MIDDLE School (NOT High School) on Friday, May 27, 2016 and starts promptly at 7:00 PM.
Parents - If you wish to opt out your son/daughter from this play, please submit a letter to the Main Office and label it Opt Out from Andy Play. Please be sure to include your son/daughter's name, grade, and your signature. Or, simply email this information to Dr. Ziegler at wziegler@pgsd.org
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.
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
Tuesday: Algebra I Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Wednesday: Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Thursday: Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
Friday: Student Directed Play - "Andy" - In the Gymnasium
Period 1 - 11th grade
Period 2 - 12th grade
Period 3 - 9th grade
Period 6 - 10th grade
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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Mark Your Calendars
5/18/2016 - Wednesday - Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/19/2016 - Thursday - Literature Keystone Testing - 2 hour delay for non-test takers
5/20/2016 - Friday - Student Directed Play - "Andy" - In the Gymnasium
Period 1 - 11th grade
Period 2 - 12th grade
Period 3 - 9th grade
Period 6 - 10th grade
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
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 - Evening Public Presentation of "Andy" a Student Directed play for No Place for Hate.
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
6/14/2016 - 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