PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Today is a “A” Day
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SPORTS: Senior Night: Varsity Spring Track- Toria Burton, Calvin Crews, Jaelyn Csencsits, Tyler Donahue, Joseph Ebbecke, Jamiah Sewell & Andrew Tomasi
(all sporting events subject to change please check schedule on pjschools.org)
TODAY:
Varsity Softball won last night 17-4 against Beacon. The Offense was led by Rachel Duryea and Molly Koenig who each had two singles, a double and 3 runs batted in. Kamrynne Leicht and Charlotte Rivera also added two hits each and runs batted in. Abbey Montalvo picked up the win in the circle. Congrats to all the seniors recognized last night!
Congratulations to the boys varsity tennis team for their come from behind 4-3 victory against Burke yesterday. The boys played well in their victory.
ATTENTION SENIOR ATHLETES: Invitations for the Senior Athlete Awards Banquet were mailed to all Senior Athletes. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, June 13th at 6:00PM at the Erie Trackside. The RSVP and payment are due to be returned to the High School Athletic Department Office by Friday, May 19th. If you did not receive your invitation by mail or need a new form, please stop by and pick one up as soon as possible. Thank You.
PROM: Class of 2023....It is finally here! Prom tickets will be on sale starting Wednesday May 10 through Wednesday May 24. You can purchase your tickets 6th period outside of the Cafeteria, 8th period from Room 130, 9th from Room 130 or afterschool in Room 130 until 2:30pm. Tickets are $60 per person. Cash or checks written to PJHS Class of 2023 will be accepted. Guests can attend. However, they need prior approval from the administration. Pick up your guest form from the AP's office with Mrs. Sauschuck and have it approved BEFORE you are allowed to purchase tickets. The guest can be a former graduate, out of district guest or a member of the lower grades at PJHS. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Koenig or Mrs. Jenkins.
Student Council and Class Officer Elections are coming soon! Be sure to check your Guidance Google classroom for upcoming information and fill out a Google Form to express your interest in running for a Class Officer or Student Council Officer position by Wednesday, May 10th, @2:30. See Mrs. Nyland with any questions.
Chess Club! Room 311 every Wednesday
Emergency Services Club Wednesdays 2:30 to 3:30 in room 140.
Please wear GREEN for Friendship on Wednesdays!
Please join the PJYC Wednesday, May 10th, during all lunch periods to "Chalk the Walk" around the flagpole with positive, uplifting messages and pictures for Mental Health Awareness Month.
SENIOR NIGHT:
Thursday May, 11th vs. O’Neill 3:30pm at The Lynx
Varsity Boys Golf- Joshua Cirulli & Tyler Howard
Monday May, 15th vs. Monticello 4:30pm
Varsity Baseball-Calvin Crews, Jaden DeMarco & Ellis Startup
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Daily:
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.
Monday:
Math Enrichment room 208 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Gaming Club/ESports after school in room 104
10th Grade Global Regents room 108 2:30-3 May 15, 22 and June 5.
Tuesday:
Geometry Regents Review room 105 2:30-3:30
Regents Test Prep (LE/US) Test Center 2:30-3
English Enrichment room 201 2:30-3
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Stock Market Club after school in Room 303
Gaming Club/ESports after school in room 104
Wednesday:
Physics Regents Review room 210 or 211 2:30-3:30
Math Enrichment room 105 2:30-3
Earth Science Regents Review room 211 at 2:30
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (Math) Test Center 2:30-3
English Enrichment room 202 2:30-3
Chess Club! Room 311
Emergency Services Club 2:30 to 3:30 in room 140
Please wear GREEN for Friendship!
Thursday:
Math Enrichment room 106/107 2:30-3
Living Environment Enrichment room 206 2:30 - 3:30
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Regents Test Prep (LE/US) 2:30-3 Test Center
10th Grade Global Regents room 100 2:30-3 May 11, 18 and June 8
Friday:
Study Support /Homework Help room 211 2:30-3
Chemistry Regents Review: All after school review sessions are scheduled to be in room 311, starting at 2:15 and will end when the last student leaves. Come prepared with your practice test, answer sheet, calculator, reference tables, and questions. It is important that you try your best to answer the questions that we are going over before the review session. Note that your teacher also has free periods during the day and will be able to stay after school most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Regents Exams begin on Wednesday, June 14. There will likely be review sessions on June 14, June 15, and June 16. The time and content of those review sessions will be revealed at a later date.
The Powder Puff Teams have been created. You will be hearing from your coaches about practices.
Reminder to all Character Education award recipients: the school store will be closing on June 2nd this year. Please redeem your certificate for $2 worth of items at the store OR a slice of pizza (Thursdays) before 6/2!
Girls' Basketball Intramurals 3:00-4:30 pm in the High School Gym. Intramurals will take place on the following dates: 5/11, 5/15, 5/16, 5/18, 5/30, 5/31, 6/1, 6/5, 6/6, and 6/8. Any girl interested in attending, please see Mrs. Gunderman in room 201 for an informational flier.
Football Cheer Tryouts: Mon. May 22nd- Wed. May 24th from 3pm-5:30pm in the High School Gym. Sign up sheet will be posted on Mr. Gass' Door
The PJYC says IT'S NOT GRAPE TO VAPE!! Try the NYS free and confidential vape quitting text line specifically for teens: TEXT "DROPTHEVAPE" TO 88709
The Character Trait for the month of May is Responsibility. Please join us in wearing GREEN on Wednesdays to represent Responsibility. Responsibility - the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management.
Seniors - The Guy Perkowski Blue Collar Scholarship, The Matthew O'Brien Memorial Scholarship, and The Masonic War Veterans Beth-El Post #29 Scholarship have all been added to Naviance and your Senior Guidance Google Classroom. Scholarships will continue to be posted as they are received. Please apply!
FEARLESS! is taking applications for their 12th annual Summer Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA). The free, in-person week-long program aims to empower students entering grades 9-12 to learn about racism, bullying, gender oppression, the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and building solutions for change.
WHEN: July 24- July 28 | - Port Jervis Recreational Center, 135 Pike Street
Students will receive:
30 Hours of Community Service, $50 Stipend *new this year, A Letter of Recommendation
Electronic applications are available on their website (https://fearlesshv.org/news-events/upcoming-events/syla.html). Paper applications are available in the guidance office or in your grade level guidance google classroom. See Mrs. Grismer for questions. She will also collect the applications and send them to Fearless!
Yearbooks: Yearbooks can no longer be purchased on-line. Bring a check made out to Yearbook or cash for $80 to Mrs. Van Horn in room 104. They are on sale till the end of the school year.
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.
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.