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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Today is an “A” Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
5/20 American Museum of Natural History (NYC)
5/22 French & Art Club field Trip - MET (NYC)
5/22 Powder Puff Game 4:30PM Chase Field
5/23 Give Back Snow Day - NO SCHOOL
5/26 Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Parade, HS Pep Band
5/28 National Honor Society Induction 7PM - HS Cafe & AUD
5/29 HS Chorus Concert 7PM - AUD
5/30 Senior Day
6/1 Baccalaureate 6PM - Mt St Mary’s Church
6/2 Athletic Signing Day 2:30 HS Gym
6/5 HS Academic Awards 6PM - AUD
6/6 HS Prom (Best Western)
6/12 Scholarship Awards Night 6PM - AUD
6/19 Juneteenth - NO SCHOOL
6/24 Senior Grad Party TBA HS Gym
6/25 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6/27 Graduation 6:00 PM Chase Field
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 05/20: Logan Predmore
TODAY: Tues (5/20)
Library is CLOSED all day!
Students attending the American Museum of Natural History trip should report to first period. You will be called down to the cafeteria after announcements.
Yesterday the Runnin’ Raiders took part in the Goshen Freshmen Invitational.
The girls finished fourth overall. This is the best finish a Port Jervis girls team has ever had. The top scorers for our girls were: Makenna Williams (2nd 100, 3rd 200), Kendra Johnson (1st 100 hurdles, 2nd 200), Vada Glass (3rd Long, 5th triple), Elaina Guzman (4th shot), and Amaya Davis (5th shot). The girls relay team of Glass, Johnson, Prespare, and Williams finished 1st in the 4x100 and 4th in the 4x400.
The boys finished 7th overall. The top scorers for our boys were: Jonathan Andriac (2nd for shot & discus), Brandon Borkenhagen (3rd triple, 5th long), Jacob Murphy (4th discus, 6th shot), James Lynch (2nd long), Jackson Sheehan (6th 1600, 4th 3200), Gabe Lehn (5th triple). The boys relay of Borkenhagen, Hampton, Jolly, and Lynch placed 6th in the 4x100. Great job by all!
Congratulations to the Concert Band and Symphonic Band for a fantastic Spring Concert. We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to the team.
Seniors: Remember to turn in your PROM contracts and sign the banner TOMORROW Wednesday (one day only!). A table will be set up in front of the cafeteria during lunch periods. Mrs. Hulse and ADAC have a lot of fabulous prizes waiting for you!
Powder Puff BLACK team will be practicing Monday and Tuesday outside on Chase Field from 5-6 6pm. Please bring sneakers and cleats in case practice is moved indoors due to weather. Practice Wednesday will be outside on Chase Field from 3-4:30pm. On Thursday we will meet at 3:30pm before the game at Chase Field.
Attention Powder Puff Cheerleaders: Coach Addy will be holding practice TODAY & tomorrow, May 20th & 21st out by the mods from 2:15 - 3:00. The game is Thursday at 4:30. ****If you have not signed up yet and want to cheer in the game, you can still show up to the practice!!!!
If you are interested, there is a JV/Varsity Football Cheer Signup sheet located outside of the Athletic Director's office for sign ups. Tryouts will be held in the High School Gym starting on Monday, May 19-21st from 3:00-5:30PM each day.
5:00 Varsity Softball vs Our Lady of Lourdes (HS Field)
4:30 Varsity Baseball vs Liberty (SENIOR NIGHT)
11:00 Varsity Girls Golf vs multiple schools @ Apple Greens GC - bus leaves 8:20 AM
9:00 Varsity Boys Tennis @ Matchpoint - bus leaves 7:25 AM
Wed (5/21) 05/21: Paige Flood, Amber Gostischa, Mihir Desai
Seniors: Remember to turn in your PROM contracts and sign the banner TODAY only! A table will be set up in front of the cafeteria during lunch periods. Mrs. Hulse and ADAC have a lot of fabulous prizes waiting for you!
Powder Puff BLACK team will be practicing Wednesday outside on Chase Field from 3-4:30pm. On Thursday we will meet at 3:30pm before the game at Chase Field.
Attention Powder Puff Cheerleaders: Coach Addy will be holding practice TODAY out by the mods from 2:15 - 3:00. The game is TOMORROW at 4:30. ****If you have not signed up yet and want to cheer in the game, you can still show up to the practice!!!!
If you are interested, there is a JV/Varsity Football Cheer Signup sheet located outside of the Athletic Director's office for sign ups. Tryouts will be held in the High School Gym starting on Monday, May 19-21st from 3:00-5:30PM each day.
Bible Club in room 115
GSA in Guidance conference room
Math Enrichment in room 119
9:00 Varsity Boys Tennis @ Matchpoint - bus leaves 7:25 AM
Thurs (5/22) 05/22: Tristan Dalmasi, Kenna Dunning
Powder Puff BLACK team will meet at 3:30pm before the game at Chase Field.
If you are interested, there is a JV/Varsity Football Cheer Signup sheet located outside of the Athletic Director's office for sign ups. Tryouts will be held in the High School Gym starting on Monday, May 19-21st from 3:00-5:30PM each day.
French & Art Club field Trip to the MET (NYC)
4:30 Powder Puff Game on Chase Field. Come out to support your classmates. The PORT team will be coached by Miss Beirne and the PRIDE team will be coached by Mr. Lazzaro and Dr. Bell.
Math Enrichment in room 114
Art Club in room 116
Fri (5/23)
NO SCHOOL
11:00 Varsity Softball @ Minisink Valley HS - bus leaves 9:45
Mon (5/26)
NO SCHOOL
BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND:
05/23: Bailey Bullock, Vada Glass
05/24: Rachel Lempka, Jaylynn Reiff, Crismairy Cabrera
05/25: Nicholas Rodriguez, Abigail Straebler, Caleb Deloriea
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS:
ATTENTION SENIOR ATHLETES: Invitations for the Senior Athletic Banquet have been mailed to Senior Athlete families. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 11th at 6:00PM at the Erie Trackside. The RSVP and payment are due to Karen Howard in the Athletic Department by Thursday, May 22nd. 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.
Attention Seniors: Prom tickets are on sale! See Google Classroom for times and locations.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNIORS:
Attention Juniors: Summer School Registration is now open for current Juniors who would like to take Participation in Government, Economics and or Health this summer. The Google form can be located in the Guidance Junior Class of 2026 Google classroom. Registration for these courses will close on Friday, June 6th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRESHMAN:
Dear Freshman: Our class is selling yard signs in supPORT of our Class of 2025 graduates. Each sign is $20. Please use the attached order form to take orders. You may pick up the signs in Mrs. Schields' office to get to your customers. Please be sure you collect the money (either cash or a check made out to "PJHS Class of '28". They must be paid for before you pick them up.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
On Tuesday, June 3rd a 2:00 in room 200A, there will be an informational meeting for any student wishing to enrol in College Field Studies this summer.
Some benefits-
- College credit as an incoming freshmen
- 5% boost (weighted) on the grade- great for propelling themselves to the top ranks of the class
- volunteer service (they are doing citizen science and releasing important parasitoids)
- introduction to field studies
- strengthens problem solving, research, and communication skills
- spending time out with old and new friends!
Just a few- many more are involved.
Please see Mrs. Stankunas if you have any questions.
Future local SAT Exam dates https://search.app/BCcNkX34sdMGNwZA8
On 5/7, 5/14, 5/28, 6/4, and 6/11 there will be co-ed volleyball open gyms from 2:30-4:00. This will be shortened tournament style play. See Coach Stankunas with any questions.
Check out this important public service announcement starring your classmates from the PJYC:
Violence among teens is a real thing and we would like No More Preventable Tragedies.
From the PJYC: Want to quit vaping? Text QUITNOW to 333888 (Follow us on Instagram @portjervis_yc)
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND UPPERCLASSMEN: 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/
The Character Trait for the month of May is Responsibility.
Please wear GREEN on Wednesdays!
Responsibility - the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management.
You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.~~Jim Rohn
DECA School store is open M - F 2:00 - 2:45 PM
We have PIZZA @ the DECA School Store EVERY THURSDAY.
$2.50 a slice or use your Character Ed Award Certificate.
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.
Yearbooks: The last day to buy a yearbook was 5/2! $86.50 - Cash or check made out to Yearbook can be dropped off to Mrs. VanHorn. If you have any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
LATE BUSES: late buses run Monday through Friday. They depart 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.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Standby for an Important Cell Phone announcement from Mr. Lazzaro
As you may know, Governor Hochul has set forth an initiative to curtail cell phone usage among students. While the expectation has been that cell phones stay out of sight in instructional spaces at all times, we are going to be working toward enforcing this policy consistently. Teachers will remind students at the beginning of the period that cell phones are to be put away. Students who have their cell phones out will be subject to progressive discipline.
Cell phones, as you know, are not only a distraction to student learning, they also have a negative impact on social-emotional connections and mental health. This effort will require not only the consistent enforcement of this expectation in the classrooms and in the school, but the support of our families. Our collective efforts will ultimately benefit our students.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for all of your support as we work together to move our students forward.
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