Today is a “B” Day
DATES TO REMEMBER:
4/3 - 4/7 Senior trip - Universal Orlando
4/12 Hudson Valley Honor Flight
4/12 - 4/18 Ecology Project Int. Yellowstone Field/ Winter Ecology Research
4/14 - 4/21 Spring Recess NO SCHOOL
4/22 - 4/25 Spring Spirit Week
4/24 GSA Club to see Outsiders (NYC)
4/24 Junior Info Night 6PM - Aud
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 04/02: Selah Swires
TODAY: Wed (4/2)
Attention Juniors: Student order forms and payments are due TODAY to Miss Gibson in room 131. NO LATE forms will be accepted! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Attention Seniors: All seniors going on the trip need to bring their bags to the 130s TODAY between the hours of 2-4pm. This includes checked bags, personal items, and carry-ons. All bags are subject to staff inspection and K9 search. The bus leaves tomorrow at 5am sharp! Don't get left behind!
College science students going on the trip to the American Museum of Natural History need to turn in their permission slips by Friday, April 11.
Port Jervis HS seeks a representative to drive a derby car at the 2025 Soap Box Derby held in June. More information may be obtained outside of room 210 or see Mr. Koenig. His email is mkoenig@pjschools.org.
Math Enrichment in room 119
SAT Prep in room 202 from 2:30 - 3:30
Bible Club in room 115
Emergency Services Club in the nurse’s office
PJ Youth Coalition at 2:25 in room 104
4:15 Varsity Boys Tennis vs Minisink Valley (HS Courts)
4:00 Varsity Track @ Minisink Valley HS - bus leaves 3:00
Thurs (4/3) 04/03: Colleen Storms
College science students going on the trip to the American Museum of Natural History need to turn in their permission slips by Friday, April 11.
Port Jervis HS seeks a representative to drive a derby car at the 2025 Soap Box Derby held in June. More information may be obtained outside of room 210 or see Mr. Koenig. His email is mkoenig@pjschools.org.
Math Enrichment in room 114
Art Club in room 116
4:00 JV Baseball @ Fallsburg Jr/Sr High School - bus leaves 2:30
4:15 Varsity Softball @ Tri Valley (latauro Sports Complex) - bus leaves 2:30
Fri (4/4) 04/04: Kayla Brewer, Christopher Struble, Kamrynne Leicht
BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND:
04/05: Jaiden Potter, Jelani Watley
04/06: Ituru Babalola, Emily Kuras, Melanie Tercero, Charlize Denn
Best of Luck to the OM teams that leave today to compete at States tomorrow. GO PORT!
College science students going on the trip to the American Museum of Natural History need to turn in their permission slips by Friday, April 11.
Port Jervis HS seeks a representative to drive a derby car at the 2025 Soap Box Derby held in June. More information may be obtained outside of room 210 or see Mr. Koenig. His email is mkoenig@pjschools.org.
The Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 35 is on Saturday, April 12th. Permission slips must be returned by Tuesday, April 8th to secure a seat on the bus to Stewart Airport. Stop by the main office if you need a permission slip.
4:15 Varsity Baseball @ Monticello HS - bus leaves 3:00
4:15 JV Baseball @ Monticello (Rutherford ES) - bus leaves 3:00
Mon (4/7)
College science students going on the trip to the American Museum of Natural History need to turn in their permission slips by Friday, April 11.
Port Jervis HS seeks a representative to drive a derby car at the 2025 Soap Box Derby held in June. More information may be obtained outside of room 210 or see Mr. Koenig. His email is mkoenig@pjschools.org. (exp. 4/15)
The Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 35 is on Saturday, April 12th. Permission slips must be returned by TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8th to secure a seat on the bus to Stewart Airport.
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:
The 15th Annual Prom Dress Extravaganza - Dress for Prom- will be on April 6 from 11 am till 4pm. Pick any dress you like for your senior prom, for free. We hope many seniors can come & have their dream come true to attend their Senior Proms.
Sponsored by: Minisink Valley Rotary Club, Kindness Rotary Club
Location: Temple Sinai, 75 Highland Ave, Middletown , NY 10940
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:
Junior Class Fundraiser
Student order forms and payments are due April 2, 2025 to Miss Gibson in room 131. NO LATE forms will be accepted! NO EXCEPTIONS!
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRESHMAN:
Dear Freshman: Our class is selling yard signs in supPORT of our Class of 2025 graduates. Each sign is $20. Please use the attached order form to take orders. You may pick up the signs in Mrs. Schields' office to get to your customers. Please be sure you collect the money (either cash or a check made out to "PJHS Class of '28". They must be paid for before you pick them up.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
It's time to sign up for the spring Honor Flight. The Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 35 is on Saturday, April 12th. Please sign up on this Hudson Valley Honor Flight form. The form will remain open until April 4th. Permission slips in the main office and must be returned by Tuesday, April 8th to secure a seat on the bus to Stewart Airport.
There will be English SAT review sessions each week room 202 from 2:30-3:30. (Possibly Wednesdays or Thursdays.) All juniors are welcome. Please use the sign-up sheet each week at the door of room 202 if you are interested, so materials will be prepared for you.
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND UPPERCLASSMEN: ORDER YOUR SCHOOL RING NOW! Design a completely custom ring that captures extra-special memories and celebrates incredible achievements — in style. Use code GWPMETAL at checkout to TAKE up to $75 OFF their class jewelry. Use the following link to Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053269/Port-Jervis-High-School/
March is National Optimism Month!
Optimism refers to hopefulness or confidence about the future. It also means a belief in the success of something.
Optimistic people are generally content because of their persistent optimism
Optimism has a positive effect on health, vitality, and ultimately, happiness.
There is a cycle; optimism comes with benefits that make one happy, leading to more optimism!
The Character Trait of the month for April is Friendship~~the color is red. Please wear red for Friendship on Wednesdays!
Friendship - a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. In all cultures, friendships are important relationships throughout a person's life span.
DECA School store is now OPEN! Hours: M - F 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Treat Tuesday - DECA will sell FRESHLY BAKED, Large Otis Spunkmeyer Chocolate Chunk Cookies. 2 cookies for $1.00.
Pizza @ DECA School Store EVERY THURSDAY. $2.50 a slice.
Student Drivers: Please see Mrs. Sauschuck in the AP’s Office to pick up a parking permit application. You do not need to apply for a new one if you have previously received one.
Yearbooks are now on sale! Go To: buytheyearbook.com
Enter Code: 724252 They are $86.50.
Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
Congratulations to Amia Summons and Meghan Lauture for winning this year's DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award! The 2025 DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes seniors who have been involved at the local, chartered association and DECA Inc. levels. Amia and Meghan have demonstrated exemplary attributes as academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.