Friday, February 6, 2026

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

2/9 Superintendent Conf. Day - NO SCHOOL for students

2/10 Board of Ed meeting 7PM

2/12 Valentine’s Day Cabaret 6PM AUD

2/13 10:45 AM Jostens Class Ring presentation CAFE

2/16 - 2/20 Mid-Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

2/28 Odyssey of the Mind Competition

3/21 Junior Semi Formal TBA

3/30 - 4/3 Spring Recess

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: (2/5) Mckenzie Connolly

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 2/7 Nora Piurowski; 2/8 Kevin Mackerley, Natalia Fabian

TODAY:  Fri (2/6) Deacon Martin

• This month in History: 

  • February 1, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially abolishing slavery.

  • February 4, 2004: Facebook Launches 

  • February 6, 1952: Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of the United Kingdom.

  • February 11, 1990: Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa.

  • February 15, 1898: The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. 

  • February 21, 1965: Civil rights leader Malcolm X is assassinated.

• Softball Workouts will be held in the Middle School gym from 6-7:30pm on the following dates: 

  • 2/09, 2/23, 2/24, 3/02, 3/03

  • If you are interested in playing softball this spring please come to the workouts and sign up outside the girls locker room. Also, please bring a helmet, glove, bat and sneakers for each workout!

  • The first day of tryouts will be March 9th from 2:30-4:30 pm; weather permitting we will hold tryouts on the varsity softball field or if we are inside we will be in the Middle School gym. Again, please bring a helmet, bat, glove, cleats, and sneakers to each practice.

  • If you have any questions please contact Coach Beirne 

• SOPHOMORES: There will be a Class meeting on Tuesday, 2/10, at 2:00 pm in room 205 to begin planning for Semi-Formal. Bring a friend. We will be forming committees.

• Respect for the Environment:  We all share this planet. Small actions and positive choices can help protect our environment for everyone.  Let’s make respect part of our everyday actions—at school, at home, and in our community!

• 5:00 Varsity Wrestling @ Highland HS - bus leaves 2:15 PM

Sat (2/7) 

• 9:00 AM JV Wrestling @ Warwick HS - bus leaves 6:30 AM

• 8:00 AM State Youth Wrestling Tournament HS Gym, Rubber Gym, Cafe

Mon (2/9) 

• Superintendent Conference Day - No School 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• SOPHOMORES: There will be a Class meeting on Tuesday, 2/10, at 2:00 pm in room 205 to begin planning for Semi-Formal. Bring a friend. We will be forming committees.

• The Sophomores’ annual Spring Gertrude Hawk fundraiser is underway. All orders with full payment are due no later than 2:00 pm Wed., 2/11. Delivery is expected the week of March 23rd. For a look at the full GH Spring Brochure '26.

•  Sophomore with the most sales will earn a gift card.

• DECA Meeting Tuesday, Feb 24 in room 140 after school 

• Do you speak another language besides English? If so, the Seal of Biliteracy is for you. All juniors and seniors, please check your email for important information about this amazing program! See Mrs. Fedorick if you have any questions.

• 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.

• 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: Sale $86.50

• 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 February Announcements:  February:

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

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.