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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Today is a “A” Day
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BIRTHDAYS: Vincenzo Sorino, Holly Finger, Katherin Storms & Jeannette Fountain
SPORTS:
HOME: NONE
AWAY: Boys Varsity Tennis @ Monroe 4:15pm
TODAY:
Attention Sophomores... Please pick up your maple syrup orders in room 131 at 2:12.
Art Club will meet until 3pm. We will be in 116.
Do you need a dress for PROM? CINDERELLA'S CLOSET IS BACK! DRESSES ARE FREE! Dresses will be displayed @ River City Church, 12 Old Greenville Turnpike, Port Jervis. EVERY FRIDAY 3-5pm AND SATURDAY 10am-5pm THROUGH THE MONTH OF MAY! (Call Annie at 845-321-3949 with any questions)
2024-2025 Student Council and Class Officer Elections - Anyone interested in running for a Student Council or Class Officer Position for the upcoming school year should see Mrs. Nyland in the AP Office to receive the election packet and information. You must pick up a packet to be eligible to run for the election. Completed Election petitions are due to the AP Office by Wednesday, May 15th by 2:30pm
The Runnin’ Raiders completed their regular season schedule with identical 6-3 records. Our top performers were: Girls- Aniyah Green (1st 100h, 2nd 400h & long), Makenna Williams (1st 100 & 200), Samantha Maillet (1st 1500, 2nd 800), Yara Shihada (1st 400), Brielle Rene (1st discus & shot), Alexa Bennett (2nd discus, 3rd shot), Kayleigh Wright (3rd discus), Jordyn Belice (2nd shot), Kaitlyn Batzel (3rd 100). The girls 4x100 relay (Batzel, Williams, Allen, Ross) finished in first. Boys- TJ Fergus (1st 110h, 400h & triple jump, 3rd long), Tino Proscia (1st 100, long & HJ), Josiah Welch (1st 200, 2nd long), Shane Seger (1st 1600, 2nd 3200), Dorien Belice (1st shot & discus), Emmanuel Roman (2nd 200, 3rd 100), Yaveth Gonzalez (3rd 800), Alex Miller (2nd discus), Gabe Torres (2nd 400h), Tommy Andriac (3rd discus), Jeremiah Pagan (3rd 3200), and Jameson Stroud (3rd triple). The boys 4x100 relay (Roman, Welch, Allen, Proscia) finished in first. The boys 4x400 relay (Allen, Gonzalez, Roman, Welch) also finished in first. The Runnin’ Raiders next meet is the OCIAA championships May 17th & 18th at Warwick.
Voting for our MVP Male and MVP Female Athlete will take place in the Athletic Dept Office during PE Classes on Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th. Any athlete who has earned a varsity letter, in any sport, is encouraged to vote.
The coaches nominations are:
Male MVP: Female MVP:
TJ Fergus Constentino Proscia Alexa Bennett
Ivan Figueroa Ryan Ross Kacie Lynch
John Fuller Josiah Welch Addison McElroy
Logan Morris Abigail Russell
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH:
Mental Health Awareness Month: Look toward your future. Don’t get stuck in the past. Live in the present and look forward to the future. Addressing mental health struggles now can lead to a happier and brighter future. There are resources available in the guidance office and here Virtual Calming Room. #TakeAMentalHealthMoment You are NOT alone
ADAC is having a Mental Health Awareness Scavenger Hunt for prizes! Please see the bulletin board outside the library. Winners will be drawn on May 31st!
1. Take a question form from the basket on the shelf below the bulletin board.
2. Fill in all the answers using the HINTS provided on the form---all hints are located somewhere on the bulletin board.
3. Put your completed answer sheet in the drop box located in the library.
SENIOR HAPPENINGS- CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO OPEN ALL SENIOR THINGS
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Daily:
DECA School Store is Open, Mon - Fri, 2:15 - 3:15 PM
Monday
Tuesday:
Science Olympiad Team room 210
Stock Market Club room 303
Gaming Club 2:30pm, Rm 104
Wednesday:
Emergency Service Club 2:30 to 3:30 in room 103!
Chess Club after school in room 311
The Character Trait for the month of May is Responsibility. Please join us in wearing GREEN on Wednesdays in May for Responsibility. 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~
Thursday:
Pizza at the DECA School Store $2.50 a slice.
Esports - 2:30pm, room 104
May 16th-POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL GAME
The PJYC (Port Jervis Youth Coalition) is meeting Monday, May 13th, in room 103 at 2:15pm. New members are invited---join us to learn more about what we do to help reduce substance use and encourage mental health and kindness throughout the school!
Football Cheerleading Tryouts: Mon. May 20th- Wed. May 22nd, High School Gym, 3-5:30pm, Sign up on the door of Mr. Gass’ Office.
The FRESHMAN CLASS is SELLING COOKIE DOUGH!!! See a student to place an order, or use this link to support the Class of 2027 or an individual student. https://app.launchfundraising.com/productFundraiserHome/fundraiser/FDV9F7
FEARLESS! is accepting applications for their Summer Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA). The free, week-long program aims to empower and inspire students entering grades 9-12 to learn and speak up about racism, bullying, gender oppression, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Participants also learn how to create change in their community. Fearless! Summer Youth Leadership Academy information
WHEN: July 22nd- July 26th| - Port Jervis Recreation Center, 135 Pike Street
Students will receive:
-30 Hours of Community Service
-A Letter of Recommendation for college or employment
-$50 stipend
-lunch and snacks
Three ways to apply (applications due by June 21, 2024):
2. Online fillable PDF (print and bring down to guidance)
3. Paper application-- available in the guidance office or in your grade level guidance google classroom.
Please see Mrs. Grismer in guidance for questions. She can also collect and send your application to Fearless! if you choose.
ATTENTION all Character Education Prize Patrol Certificate recipients: Don't forget to use your school store certificates for a slice of pizza on Thursdays or $2 worth of items!
Attention all candidates for the Seal of Biliteracy: Please check the Google Classroom for the sign-up schedule for your next meeting with Mrs Fedorick, this is mandatory- thank you!
Port Jervis High School seeks a Derby Car driver to represent it at the June 9th Soap Box Derby held in Port Jervis. There is no cost as the school will pay for your registration. See Mr. Koenig in room 210 after school for more details.
Firemen's Inspection Parade Participation Invitation: Please see the attached letter from the PJFD Secretary William Werner inviting Port Jervis Schools to participate in this year's parade. This is for ALL CLUBS, ACTIVITIES, TEAMS, ATHLETES, AND GROUPS and their advisors and coaches. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 and the line-up is at 1 pm at the HS. Please use this Google form to let us know if you will be attending: https://forms.gle/MAa2hqMqQzTpL6xZ9
The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) wants everyone to have the vape quitting text line:
Text QUIT to 47848, Remember "The only flavored air that you should share!"---Airheads!!
HS Yearbook!! To buy online go to: buytheyearbook.com, Enter Code: 717035 Or pick up a form in the front office or room 104 Please click for more info!
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.
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