Today is a “B” Day
DATES TO REMEMBER:
3/22 Mock Trial Competition
3/28 Annie Production at 7 PM
3/29 Annie Productions 2 PM & 7PM
3/30 Annie Production 2 PM
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 3/18 Caden Dain, Monica Lewis, Leah Schock, Ashlyn-Bella VanDunk
TODAY: Tues (3/18)
The Library is closed today and tomorrow periods 4 and 7/ 8 & 8/9 (11:15-12:30 - this is 7th and 9th period lunches as well).
It's time to sign up for the spring Honor Flight. The Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 35 is on Saturday, April 12th. Please sign up on this Hudson Valley Honor Fight form. The form will remain open until April 4th. Permission slips in the main office and must be returned by Tuesday, April 8th to secure a seat on the bus to Stewart Airport.
Emergency Service Club is Wednesday at 230 in room 103 - Cyber Bullying with ADAC. All are welcome
Attention Seniors: Quotes are due Friday the 21st by 2:00. They will not be accepted after that time. Any questions seen Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
All Superlative winners Tuesday the 18th and Possibly Wednesday the 19th we are doing photos in the courtyard 11th period. If you are free that period or have early release please come for your photo. If you are not free, see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104 and we can make a different arrangement. Also you can bring school appropriate props for what you won such as signs, devil horns, clown noses and so on.
Attention Youth in Government members: please check the YIG Google Classroom for a quick 2 question Google Form that needs to be filled out by Wednesday.
Gaming Club in room 104
Mock Trial in room 261
Wed (3/19) 3/19 Savanna Brink
Math Enrichment in room 119
Mock Trial in rom 261
Bible Club in room 115
Thur (3/20) 3/20 Kayden Schultz
Math Enrichment in room 114
Mock Trial in room 261
Art Club in room 115 (check with Maloney)
Fri (3/21) 3/21 Julia Anderson, Keaton Muller, Jeremiah Pagan
3/22 Lianna Williams, Matthew Patterson, Cody Van Dunk, Madyson Powell
3/23 Nathaniel Layos, Army Errico
Sat (3/22) 3/22 Lianna Williams, Matthew Patterson, Cody Van Dunk, Madyson Powell
Mock Trial Competition
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:
Attention Seniors: Cap & Gown payment of $10 cash is due by April 1st to Mrs. Schields
Any senior going on the Orlando Trip must see the nurse to pick up a mandatory medication form. This form must be returned at the parent meeting March 13. Contact the Nurse or Senior class advisor for more information.
Attention Seniors: Senior quotes are in your senior google classroom. They are due by March 21st. They will not be accepted after that date. Any question see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:
To all Juniors and guests attending the Semi-Formal:
The Junior Semi-Formal is at the Best Western on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 6-9 pm. This is a once in a lifetime event and the committee spent a lot of time planning it. Your safety is our utmost concern.
The following rules apply:
Only Juniors and guests who have purchased a ticket may attend.
The latest arrival time is 7:00 pm.
The earliest departure time is 8:00 pm.
This is a school event and all school rules apply.
Once you enter the building, you cannot leave to go to the parking lot unless there is an emergency, then you will be escorted by security.
Any emergency concerns or issues should be brought to the attention of your advisors and/or chaperones.
No one will be allowed to enter any other part of the hotel except our own venue.
You will be able to use designated bathrooms within our area.
In the event that you wish to leave early once you leave the building, you will not be allowed back in.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are excited to announce the students who have received GRAND PRIZE in ADAC’s 38th Annual Substance Use Prevention Poster and Essay Contest.
Grand Prize Poster English Grades 7-12 - Damien Benson, Port Jervis High School
Grand Prize Poster Spanish Grades 7-12 - Karys Acoveno, Port Jervis High School
Grand Prize Digital Poster Spanish Grades 1-12 - Audrey Shannon, Port Jervis High School
Lori Hulle Memorial Award - Sariyah Lebron, Port Jervis High School
There will be English SAT review sessions Thursdays in room 202 from 2:30-3:30. All juniors are welcome. Please use the sign-up sheet each week at the door of room 202 if you are interested, so materials will be prepared for you.
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND UPPER CLASSMEN: ORDER YOUR SCHOOL RING NOW! Design a completely custom ring that captures extra-special memories and celebrates incredible achievements — in style. Use code GWPMETAL at checkout to TAKE up to $75 OFF their class jewelry. Use the following link to Jostens: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053269/Port-Jervis-High-School/
Jostens will be in school to take orders and measurements on MARCH 11.
March is National Optimism Month!
Optimism refers to hopefulness or confidence about the future. It also means a belief in the success of something.
Optimistic people are generally content because of their persistent optimism
Optimism has a positive effect on health, vitality, and ultimately, happiness.
There is a cycle; optimism comes with benefits that make one happy, leading to more optimism!
Watch for members of the PJYC who will be spreading some OPTIMISM the week of March 10th!!
Girls Golf Sign ups are going on now. If any girl is interested in signing up for the girls golf season please see Mr. Foley down in the PE office or sign up on family id. There will be a Girls Golf Meeting on March 14th at 2:30 in the Rubber gym.
Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.
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!
The Character Trait of the month for March is Honesty~~the color is light blue. Please wear your light blue for Honesty on Wednesdays!her
Honesty - is not just about telling the truth; it’s about being real with yourself and others about who you are, what you want, and what you need to live your most authentic life.
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.