Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

Beginning 11/20/25, there will be 2 - 4:45pm Late buses on Monday and Thursday only. Be sure to get a pass from the adult you stayed with to board these buses.

DATES TO REMEMBER

12/18 8:15 AM Senior College Awareness Assembly

12/19 HS Progress reports distributed

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

BIRTHDAYS:  12/17  Damien Benson, Dolce Brock, Stephen Smith, Daisy Markle, Mason Townsend 

TODAY:   Wed (12/17) 

• TODAY IS THE LAST DAY The Freshman Class will be selling candy grams outside of the cafeteria for $1 at each lunch period today. They will distribute the candy canes tomorrow and Friday.

• Orange Ulster BOCES (CTEC) counselors will visit Port Jervis High School TODAY 17th, to discuss CTEC programs with all sophomores. The presentation will take place in the auditorium from 8:30 to 9:30 AM

• The next ASL Club Meeting will be Wednesday, 1/7 at 2:30 in room 130. Come learn American Sign Language! New members welcome.

• There will be a 5 minute meeting TOMORROW,  Thursday, December 18 following the senior assembly to distribute the 2025-2026 PJHS Scholarship Packets. ALL seniors are encouraged to participate in the scholarship process as there are awards for students pursuing college, trade/tech school, enlisting in the military, and seeking employment after graduation. AM BOCES CTEC students should pick up their scholarship packet in the PJHS Guidance Office after their return from BOCES on Thursday, December 18. Packets that are not picked up from the Guidance Office by Friday, 

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Guitar Club in room 103

• Computer Club in room 102

• Cooking Club in rm 166 

• Emergency Services Club in room 104

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling vs Liberty (HS GYM)

• 5:30 JV Wrestling vs Middletown (HS GYM)

Thur (12/18) none

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will meet on Wednesday, January 7th at 2:05 pm in room 118.  (members: if you cannot attend please inform an officer, Mrs. Grismer or Ms. Antalek).

• Sign up sheets for intramural bowling are posted outside the rubber gym.  Please sign up if you are interested in participating. Intramural bowling will start after winter break.

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Pizza day after school at the school store

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Eldred (HS GYM)

• 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball & Cheer vs Eldred (HS GYM)

Fri (12/19) Carissa Loffredo, Noel Martin

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE BREAK: 12/20 Emily Eckerson; 12/22 Syennah Machado, Vanesa Valiente; 12/23 Logan Pavlik, Amirah Mercurio; 12/24 Kylie Harrison-Fox, Amber Brown, Madison O’Garro; 12/25 Daniel Benson, Jonathyn Lopez; 12/27 Manuel Machado, Emersyn Sotelo, Lincoln Van Horn, Austin Kowal, Damien Dahl; 12/29 Krisley Castellanos Pinelo, Emilia Robles; 12/30 Vanessa Eagle, Ayane Auguste; 12/31 Ralph Mann; 1/1 Ajaniah Bogle; 1/2 Savannah Miglionico, Selena Cole, Lorcan Deloriea; 1/3 Lauren Kuras; 1/4 Raymond Brown

Sat (12/20)

• 9:00 AM Indoor Track @ Armory Track  - Bus Departs 6:30 AM

• 9:30 AM Varsity Wrestling Walton-Cunnon Duane Tournament - Bus Departs 5:30 AM

Sun (12/21)

• 9:00 AM Girls Wrestling Girls Bash @ the Burgh-Lansingburgh HS, Troy, NY - Bus Departs 5:15 AM

IMPORTANT INFO & MORE

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The next ASL Club Meeting will be Wednesday, 1/7 at 2:30 in room 130. Come learn American Sign Language! New members welcome.

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will meet on Wednesday, January 7th at 2:05 pm in room 118.  (members: if you cannot attend please inform an officer, Mrs. Grismer or Ms. Antalek).

• 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!