December 2, 2022

Port Jervis High School Announcements 12/2/2022

PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, December 2, 2022 

Today is a “A” Day

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• BIRTHDAYS: Jaden DeMarco, Davonte Griffith, Ryan Platner Jr., Rita Rocha Ramirez, Mason Witkowski, Jeremiah Hamilton & Naasir Hamilton

• SPORTS: Saturday: Varsity Wrestling Tournament AWAY @ Bethlehem 8am, Indoor Track AWAY vs. multiple 11am. Sunday: Varsity Wrestling Tournament AWAY @ Bethlehem 7:30am

• Three PJVB players received official recognition for their athletic abilities, sportsmanship, and overall contributions on the volleyball court. These athletes are nominated and chosen by all Section IX coaches. Let's congratulate the following: 

Addison McElroy -1st Team Class B

Madison Balmos- 2nd Team Class B

Emma Maley - Honorable Mention Class B

• Gaming Club will have our next meeting on Tuesday, December 6 after school in Room 104.

• The Character Trait of the Month for December is TOLERANCE.  Tolerance is the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.  Wear YELLOW on Wednesdays in December to represent Tolerance!

Tolerance is a virtue that depends upon peace and strength.~~Charles Lindbergh

• Attention Seniors: Please bring a copy of your 2 letters of recommendation, your resume, and any college acceptance letters to the guidance office for your scholarship packets.  Scholarship packet lists will go in the mail the week of Christmas break.

• Living Environment Enrichment will be held after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 for students planning on taking the LE regents in January.  We will meet in room 206.  See Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions.

• Yearbooks: Order online or from Mrs. Van Horn in room 104…Forms are also available in the front office. Go To: buytheyearbook.com Enter Code:707739 

• ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:  Parent Ads are DUE 12/23/22.  All pictures and Ads can be handed into Mrs. Van Horn in room 104 or the front office.

• Are you an adventurous student? Do you like snow, skiing, snowshoeing, and exploring new ecosystems, are you an upper level science student? If so, the Winter Ecology Trip is for you! Dates are: 1/24-1/28 and permission slips and itineraries are posted outside of room 209.   Deposits and permission slips will be accepted until the trip is full. See Mrs. Stankunas if you have any questions.

• All students are invited to stop by Chess Club  after school every Wednesday in room 311. Whether you are a grandmaster or just looking to learn about one of the world's oldest games, your presence is welcome.

• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

  • NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship application for HS Seniors who will pursue a degree in education is now available on the NYS PTA website. https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/jenkins-scholarship/ All applications must be postmarked or submitted electronically by DEC. 15, 2022.

  • The Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus is now available to Juniors and Seniors. This $250 scholarship is for students who display humanitarian principles by word and deed.  Mailed applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2023.  Please see the link: https://nyspta.org/home/pta-leaders/awards-and-recognitions/youth-humanitarian-award/

• Do you want a quiet place to eat your lunch? The following rooms are available for students to go to during their lunch period. Period 6-room 131, period 7-A Day-Auditorium, B Day-guidance conference & period 8 room 103.

• DECA School Store Open!!! Come down and check us out!  Hours;  Right after school Mon - Friday 2:15 to 3:30.  See you there!!! Pizza Thursday  $2.50 per slice.

• Any student who will be driving to school needs to come to the AP's office and pick up an application for a parking permit.  If you have previously received one you do not need to apply for a new one.  Please make sure to display your permit in the bottom of your back window on the driver side.  Stop by the Assistant Principal's office and see Mrs. Sauschuck for an application.