Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER:

3/5 Make Up C-Tech visitation day - No PM BOCES

3/6 UN Field Trip (Bon Voyage Club+College World History)

3/7 Sojourner Truth Awards

3/14 SUNY Orange Field Trip

3/15 Junior Semi Formal

3/22 Mock Trial Competition

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:   3/4 Sofia Suarez Ojeda

TODAY:  Tues (3/4)   

• The library will be closed for classes M, T, W periods 3 and 5/6 (10:30-11:15); this includes period 5 lunch. 

• There will be English SAT review sessions Thursdays starting 3/6/25 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 Seniors: Your 2025 prom theme is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Thank you for voting. The next prom committee meeting is this Thursday, 3/6 after school in room 208.

• Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind teams who competed on Saturday!  Problem 3: Classics - Cooking with the Books placed 3rd and will advance to States on April 5th.  Please congratulate Olivia Baumgardner, Aidan Birish, Jocelyn Curreri, Brayden Ebbecke, Kyra Hsu, Gideon Torres, and Kayleigh Wright. Our Problem 5: AstronOMical Odyssey! team of Joceyln Curreri, Julia Elston, Michelle Gemina, Francesca Moliterno, Yara Shihada, Gabe Torres and Katie Werlitz placed 3rd on Saturday and will be advancing to States on April 5th!  Your countless hours of dedication, hard work and creativity have paid off!

• Congratulations to the musicians who performed in the All-County Jazz Music Festival over the weekend. Abigail Straeler sang soprano in the Vocal Jazz group. Bradley Riehl performed on piano in the High School Jazz Band and Victoria Cross performed on Alto Saxophone in the Junior High Jazz Band. We are so proud of all of you and your musical accomplishments.

• Liahna Mullen is going to be recognized by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York as a "Top 50" player in all of Section IX" for the 24-25 season. This is among all the schools in section IX, Triple A (AAA) schools through D

• There will be an informational lacrosse meeting on Thursday March 6th at 2:30 in room 159 and there will be a workout on chase field following the meeting from 3-4. Tryouts will begin on March 17, make sure to sign up on Family ID. 

• Attention Juniors! Thank you to all who participated in the strawberry fundraiser. Your orders will be delivered on Thursday March 6th. Please pick your orders at the high school concession stand directly after school. 

• Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.

• The Freshman Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser is due next week. 

• Please bring your order form and money to Mrs. Mercado (205) or Mrs. Schields (APs office) before 2:30pm Thursday, 3/6.

• Gaming Club in room 104

• 3:00 Bowling Practice at Tarsio lanes in Newburgh - bus leaves 2:00

Wed (3/5)   3/5 Linda Trujillo Castillo, Izzbella Gibson

• No PM BOCES

• The library will be closed for classes M, T, W periods 3 and 5/6 (10:30-11:15); this includes period 5 lunch. 

• Attention Seniors: Your 2025 prom theme is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Thank you for voting. The next prom committee meeting is this Thursday, 3/6 after school in room 208.

• There will be an informational lacrosse meeting on Thursday March 6th at 2:30 in room 159 and there will be a workout on chase field following the meeting from 3-4. Tryouts will begin on March 17, make sure to sign up on Family ID. 

• Attention Juniors! Thank you to all who participated in the strawberry fundraiser. Your orders will be delivered on Thursday March 6th. Please pick your orders at the high school concession stand directly after school. 

• Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.

• Math Enrichment in room 119

• Bible Club in room 115

• Emergency Services Club in room ???

• PJ Youth Coalition in room 103

Thur (3/6)   3/6 Korbyn Padin, Karley Pagan

• The library will be closed for classes M, T, W periods 3 and 5/6 (10:30-11:15); this includes period 5 lunch. 

• Attention Seniors: Your 2025 prom theme is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Thank you for voting. The next prom committee meeting TODAY after school in room 208.

• Attention Juniors! Thank you to all who participated in the strawberry fundraiser. Your orders will be delivered TODAY. Please pick your orders at the high school concession stand directly after school. 

• There will be an informational lacrosse meeting TODAY at 2:30 in room 159 and there will be a workout on chase field following the meeting from 3-4. Tryouts will begin on March 17, make sure to sign up on Family ID. 

• Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.

• Math Enrichment in room 114

• Mock Trial in room 261

Fri (3/7)   3/7 Cole Oostwegel, Anthony Theodore, Chiara Theodore, Isabella Theodore, Olivia Trotta, Thomas Kanoff

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 3/8 Mason Oldham, Fae Brinckerhoff, Evalina Kraycer

3/9 Killian Case

• The library will be closed for classes M, T, W periods 3 and 5/6 (10:30-11:15); this includes period 5 lunch.

• The Emergency Service Club will be hosting the Port Jervis Fire Department and present a demonstration on victim extrication utilizing a 3 in 1 mechanical advantage lowering system.  They will be in front of the school on Wednesday March 12 from about 2:30 pm until 3:30 

• Any boy interested in playing Varsity Tennis this spring should sign up on Family ID or on the sheet by the AD's office.

CLUBS & MEETINGS:

• After-school Clubs

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:

• Attention Seniors: Your 2025 prom theme is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Thank you for voting. The next prom committee meeting is this Thursday, 3/6 after school in room 208.

• 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:

• Attention Juniors!  

  • Juniors may purchase tickets to the Semi-Formal after school from Miss Gibson in room 131 from February 24th-March 7th. Tickets are $75 per person. The Semi-Formal is March 15th from 6-9pm at the Best Western in Matamoras. 

  • PM BOCES juniors may purchase tickets 2nd-period from Miss Gibson in room 131

  • If your date is NOT a junior, please obtain a special permission form from Mrs. Sauschuck, fill it out, and return it to Mrs. Sauschuck by February 28th, NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED! You may NOT purchase your date's ticket until they are approved.

  • Juniors may not purchase tickets if they are NOT in good standing. You must check with Miss Gibson before buying a ticket.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 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!

• Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community

• New School Team Name Information

• March 2025 Student Resource Flyer

• The Character Trait of the month for March is Honesty~~the color is light blue.  Please wear your light blue for Honesty on Wednesdays!

• 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.

LATE BUSES: late buses run Monday through Friday. They depart from the middle school at 3:45 pm and again at 4:45. They are for students staying after school for school-related functions, and students must be issued a pass by their teacher or coach to ride the bus home.