Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

2/6 Sophomore Info Night

2/10 Superintendent Conference Day

2/17 - 2/21 Mid-Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 2/05 Meghan Lauture, Karla Ortiz, Gabriella Rosado

TODAY:  Wed (2/5)     

• Library CLOSED: periods 1, 3, ALL lunch periods, 6/7 (11:04-11:45), 8/9 (11:48-12:30) & 10 

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting right after school on Thursday, February 6th in room 131. All are welcome. SNOW DATE 2/7

  • Your honey orders and payments are due to Miss Gibson in room 131 on Friday February 7th. No Exceptions.

• The PJYC is meeting today at 2:25 pm in room 103

• Bible Club in room 115

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Emergency Services Club in room ???

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Middletown HS - bus leaves 3:15

• 4:30 JV Boys Basketball & 6:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Washingtonville HS - bus leaves 2:45

• 5:00 JV Wrestling vs New Paltz (HS Gym) & 6:00 Varsity Wrestling vs New Paltz (HS Gym)

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition will sell Carnations for Valentine's Day during lunch periods beginning on Thursday, February 6th until they are sold out. First come, first serve. They will be delivered during first period on Valentine's Day, February 14. The carnations are $2 each or 3 for $5, cash only.  

• The Character Trait of the Month for February is RESPECT.  Wear orange on Wednesdays!

• Let's kick off the month with some important reminders about respect and different types of respect:  

  • -Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. - U Thant

  • -Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other. - Jane Goodall

  • -We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful. -Taylor Swift  

Thurs (2/6)     BIRTHDAYS: 2/6 none

• Attention Juniors: There will be a Semi-Formal meeting today right after school in room 131. All are welcome. 

• 6:00 Sophomore Info night in HS Auditorium

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Mock Trial in room 261

• Art Club in room 116

• 6:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Monticello HS - bus leaves 3:15

• 6:00 Varsity Wrestling @ Highland HS - bus leaves 3:30

• 3:00 Bowling vs Monroe-Woodbury @ Memory lanes - bus “W” leaves at dismissal

Fri (2/7)   BIRTHDAYS: 2/7 none   

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 2/08 Kevin Mackerley 2/09 Adrien Sanchez, Brandon Borkenhagen 2/10 Shauna Kolstad, Sierra Kolstad, Charlotte Rivera, Nicholas Muller, Miguel Colon

• REMINDER: NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, February 10th

• Library CLOSED: periods 2, 3, 8/9 (open for lunch period 9) and 10

• 6:00 Indoor Track vs multiple @ West Point - bus leaves 4:00

We recognize February as National Black History Month and every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our Nation’s history. Be on the lookout for “fun” facts on our tv and signage

Thank you to our School Counselor as we recognize all they do for our community during School Counselor week. 

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name Information

• 2025 Extramural Volleyball Information

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

• All seniors going on the Universal trip need to select their roommates. Four people will be assigned to each room. Please sign up in the library on Monday, Jan. 27th-Tuesday, Jan. 28th when we get back from Regents week. All four roommates must be present to sign up for the room. Questions? See an advisor.

• There will be an organizational prom planning meeting on Monday, February 3rd in room 208 immediately after school. All seniors are invited to attend.

• PJHS General Scholarship Applications are due by February 1. Please stop in Guidance if you have any questions.

• Attention Seniors:  If you are requesting early dismissal for the 2nd semester please check the Guidance Senior Classroom for the Early Dismissal survey which was posted by Mrs. Oldham on Jan. 28, 2025.  Once you fill this out and we have your parents permission we can start the process towards your early release. 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The Port Jervis High School Character Education Committee would like to recognize the following students and staff who have demonstrated outstanding Character during the month of January.   Congratulations to:

  • Courage:  Richard Oppelt

  • Empathy:  Mrs. Sauschuck and Ms. Davis 

  • Forgiveness:  Thomas Caputo, Alex Valentin

  • Friendship:  Aniyah Green, Ms. Lane, Amia Summons, Victoria Cross

  • Gratitude:   Noel Conklin

  • Honesty:  Danny Benson, Alex Valentin

  • Mindfulness:  D'Jonelle Freeman, Ms. Hawkins

  • Perseverance:  Bryce Shannon, Cieanna Oppelt, Adam Robertson, Alabama Stankewicz, Anthony Jacobsen, Ms. Hoverstock, Jeremiah Pagan

  • Respect:  Audrey Shannon, Donald Weed, Cameron Elder, Austin Mack

  • Responsibility:  Makenna Swingle, Aaliyah Candelario, Abigail Straebler, Miguel Colon, Jada Castelonia, Alex Valentin, Corbin Hicks, Ms. Sanchez, Mrs. Baumgarnder, Kaleigh Polanis, Emma Farr, Yailyn Gonzalez, Matteo Colon, Nadia Khan

• Softball workouts will be in the middle school gym from 6-7:30pm on the following dates: 

  • February 3rd, 5th, & 10th 

  • March 3rd, 5th, 10th, & 12th 

  • First day of softball tryouts will be March 17th with time and location to be determined!

• February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).  Services through Fearless! are free and confidential. They provide education, prevention, and advocacy with the aim to help people experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. Here is some information about Fearless! and TDVAM:

  • Fearless!

  • What is teen dating violence and how common is it?

  • Resources re: Teen Dating Violence

  • Healthy Relationships Wheel

• Love Is Respect---Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month informationThe Orange County Arts Council will once again host its annual “The Arts Build Confidence Showcase” on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Center Court on the lower level of the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown. The event features an exhibit of Orange County High School student artwork, a digital display of elementary and middle school artwork, and performances by the high school theater groups. Come out and support the Port Jervis Art Department.   You don’t want to miss it!

• Congrats to PJHS Senior Gabrielle Polarski. She is the winner of the prestigious Scholastic Gold Key Art Award for her piece Lured into the Deep. She will be honored, and her artwork will be featured at an event at SUNY New Paltz on Feb. 7th, 2025. She also will move on to the National Scholastic Art Competition and compete against other Gold Key winners. 

• Congratulations to Dylan Fox on being named Class B Player of the Year and Coach Striharsky on being named Coach of the Year.. See the announcements for the link to the article https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/01/29/ports-fox-named-class-b-player-of-the-year-by-state-football-coaches/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHYu5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXvnzau6ORBJ6YTUUqbk8zuOCJ_DOw6WrIC1e21ct7fVxv3nfblrt66MwA_aem_J7HLPlhIZZMVMTd1QbWylQ

• February 2025 Student Informational Resource Flyer

• The Character Trait of the Month for February is RESPECT.  Wear orange on Wednesdays for respect!

  • Respect - to honor and to show consideration and value to people, property, the environment, and yourself. To treat others well, even if they look, act, or believe differently than you.

  • "Respect is the ultimate compliment."- Anonymous

• 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.

• Contact Lors Customer Service to receive a copy of your child’s previous photo taken by email.

TO ORDER UNDERCLASS PICTURES GO TO:

http://www.lorsstudio.com/undergrads/order/

and enter your school login code: 25-24PJ

TO SCHEDULE SENIOR PORTRAITS GO TO:

https://myschedule.lorsstudio.com/

Enter your Last Name as your username and Student ID# as your password to log in and schedule.

TO VIEW AND PURCHASE SPORTS/EVENT PHOTOS GO TO:

lorsstudio.smugmug.com and enter your school’s name in the search box

TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE GO TO:

https://myschool.lorsstudio.com/custserv/begin/

OR CALL: 908.964.3040

• 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.