Monday, December 1, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

12/6 Fruit Fundraiser Distribution

12/16 PJHS Winter Band & Chorus Concert 7PM AUD

12/18 8:15 AM Senior College Awareness Assembly

12/19 HS Progress reports distributed

12/22 - 1/2 Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:  12/1  Bella Cartagena, Hunter Colville, Olive Hendry, Frederick Hendershot

TODAY:  Mon (12/1) 

• There will be a Sophomore Class Meeting TOMORROW Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, in the Library at 2:05 pm. Fundraising and  next year's Jr. Semi-Formal will be discussed

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will meet on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:05 pm in room 118.  (members: if you cannot attend please inform an officer, Mrs. Grismer or Ms. Antalek).

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Chess/Board Game Club in room 105

• VEX Robotics in room 102

• 5:00 Varsity Girls Basketball SCRIMMAGE vs Tri-Valley (HS GYM)

Tues (12/2) 

• Sophomore Class Meeting in the Library at 2:05 pm. 

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will meet TOMORROW Wednesday, December 3rd at 2:05 pm in room 118.  (members: if you cannot attend please inform an officer, Mrs. Grismer or Ms. Antalek).

• The Character Trait of the Month for December is COURAGE.  Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.  Please wear YELLOW on Wednesdays in December to represent courage!

• Math Enrichment in room 118

• Video Gaming Club in room 104

• VEX Robotics in room 102

• 6:40 JV Boys Basketball Tourney at Golden Hill ES - bus leaves 4:10 PM

• 6:30 Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at SS Seward Institute - bus leaves 4:10 PM

• 3:15 Bowling vs Newburgh @ Pat Tarsio Lanes - bus leave 2:15 PM

Wed (12/3) 

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Guitar Club in room 103

• Cooking Club (rm 166 PJMS)

• PJ Youth Coalition in room 118

• Computer Club in room 102

• 5:00/6:45  JV Boys Basketball Tourney at Golden Hill ES - bus leaves at 3:15 PM

• 5:00/6:45PM Varsity Boys Basketball Tourney at SS Seward Institute - bus leaves at 3:15 PM

Thur (12/4) 

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Pizza day after school at the school store

• 3:00 Bowling vs Monroe Woodbury (Memory Lanes) - Bus "KK" Departs @ Dismissal

Fri (12/5) 

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Burke (HS Gym)

• 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Burke (HS Gym)

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 12/6 

Sat (12/6) 

• 12-3pm Fruit Fundraiser Distribution (HS Cafe) 

• 9:00 AM JV Wrestling @ DV High School - Bus Departs 7:45 AM

Sun (12/7) 

• 9:00 AM Girls Wrestling Horace Greeley Wrestling Tourney - Bus Departs 6:45 AM

IMPORTANT INFO & MORE

ATTENTION SENIORS: 

• Fruit fundraiser: These are perishable items and will need to be picked up on the delivery date. The profit margin is 25% per box. Delivery is December 6th. The truck will be here around 10 a.m. We will need help taking the orders off the truck and pick up will be between 12-3 p.m.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Chess/Board Game Club - Mondays - Rm 105 - 230pm 

• Video Game Club - Tuesdays - Rm 104 - 230pm

• The PJHS Drama Club is proud to announce that the musical for this Spring is "Shrek"! If you are interested, please join the Club's Google Classroom using code 3wipo5v3 to be sure to get all the information regarding the production.

• From the PJYC: Want to quit vaping?  Text QUITNOW to 333888 (Follow us on Instagram @portjervis_yc)

• Lors Studio Contact Information

• Letter from Dr. Bell - No Cellphones

• After-school Clubs

• Indoor Walking Trail

• Future local SAT Exam dates https://search.app/BCcNkX34sdMGNwZA8

Yearbook Information: Holiday Sale $81.09 (deadline 2/1/26)

• Go to www.buytheyearbook.com Enter School ID 730517

• Personalization deadline is January 31, 2026

• If you have any questions, email svanhorn@pjschools.org

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.

The school store is now open after school!  Stop by and see us! M-F 2:00 - 3:00.  Pizza on Thursdays

Guidance December Announcements:  The Character Trait of the Month for December is COURAGE.  Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.  Please wear YELLOW on Wednesdays in December to represent courage!