Today is a “B” Day
BIRTHDAYS TODAY: 11/8 none
TODAY: Thurs (11/14)
Mt. Saint Mary College tour departs at 8am and expected to return at 2pm.
Interact Club Meeting: TODAY at 2 pm in the Library: What is Interact? Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club that develops leadership skills; builds connections with others, serves the local community, and learns about the global community. There are also scholarships and international opportunities. Join, bring a friend, and be entered to win prizes.
Basketball Cheerleading Sign Ups are on Mr. Gass' door. FamilyID is open to register and tryouts will be Tuesday 11/19 and Wednesday 11/20 from 3-5:30pm. (location TBD). HS Cafeteria
Indoor track sign ups are now open. First practice will be 11/18/24. All Indoor track athletes should scan the QR code outside room 109, 102, or near the Social Studies office. If you have any questions, speak to Coach Wright in room 109.
For anyone interested in playing Girls Lacrosse this spring, there will be a mandatory meeting this Friday, November 15 in room 119 directly after school.
TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in the Port Jervis HS auditorium. The 'So you want to play sports in college info workshop' is open to all MS and HS students in Port Jervis, Orange County, DV, and neighboring schools. The evening will end approximately at 7:30 p.m. Students, invite a friend! All local schools are invited. A huge #PortPride thank you to our panel: John Timm, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Port Jervis; Lauryn Rodriguez, Port class of '17 & Head softball Coach at Carbondale Schools; and Jon Foley, Port Class of '05, Head Coach, PJ Boys Wrestling & Girls Golf, assistant Football Coach. Come join us! #GoPORT!
Fri (11/15)
Report cards will be distributed in first period either Friday, November 15th or Monday, November 18th
For anyone interested in playing Girls Lacrosse this spring, there will be a mandatory meeting TODAY in room 119 directly after school.
Mon (11/18)
2:25 Stock Market Club in room 255
JV and Varsity Wrestling first day of practice is today
Indoor track first practice will be today. If you have any questions, speak to Coach Wright in room 109.
Basketball Cheerleading Sign Ups are on Mr. Gass' door. FamilyID is open to register and tryouts will be Tuesday 11/19 and Wednesday 11/20 from 3-5:30pm. (location TBD). HS Cafeteria
JV and Varsity Wrestling First day of practice is TODAY
Girls wrestling First practice is TODAY
Tues (11/19)
2:25 Gaming Club in room
Wed (11/20)
2:25 Emergency Service Club in room
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
Emergency Service Club --Looking for dedicated members interested in: all kinds of emergency operations, emergency preparedness, community service and helping others. learn CPR, emergency medicine, fire, police and so much more! Meeting every Wednesday, from 2:20 to 3:30- See Nurse Weinick for information.
The Student Council will be holding the Fund the Feast Gobble 'till you Wobble donation drive (formally Coins for a Cause during Spirit Week). With this epic battle of the first-period classes, students who collect the most money will win a bagel party for their class.
Rules:
The Student Council officers will bring a container to the first-period teacher and one will be placed in the library
Classes can collect bills and change.
The class with the most money will win a bagel party. Money will be calculated per student, so smaller classes have just the same chance of winning as larger ones.
Dates to collect are November 4-November 13th the party will be the following week.
All proceeds collected will go to the Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets.
JV and Varsity Wrestling sign ups are going on right now. Please stop down to the boys PE office and speak to Mr. Foley if you are interested or have any questions. Also don't forget to register on family ID." First day of practice is November 18th.
Girls wrestling sign ups are open on Family ID. Any questions please see Mr. Ferguson in room 117. First practice is 11/18
Come join the Science Olympiad team! We meet in room 210 on Wednesdays. 25 events. Claim your event or events now! Bring your crew. See Mr. Koenig for more information.
There will be a trip to Broadway to see the musical The Outsiders this spring, all students are invited!
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Showtime 1:00 PM
Location: Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
Time: We will depart from the HS at 8:00 AM and return at approximately 6:00 PM
Cost: $120.00 Cash, Check or Money Order made out to GSA due by December 1st includes ticket and transportation via Leprechaun buses (these buses have AC and usb charging ports). If it is easier, you can pay for your ticket in two $60 payments or three $40 payments.
Permission forms are in the guidance office, any questions ask Ms. Oldham in Guidance!
Are you interested in joining the Girls Lacrosse team this coming Spring? Please fill out the google form found on the announcements. Girl's Lacrosse
Ski and Snowboard Club information sheets are now available in the main office. Any questions or if you are a potential new member, please contact Mr. Kowal (pkowal@pjschools.org) at the middle school.
ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior packets will be handed out in your English Classes. Please pay attention to the due dates for the parent ads, siblings, friends then & now, and baby pictures. Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
Port Jervis Mock Trial meets every Monday in room 261 (formerly 311). Mock Trial is a competition in which students argue a legal case against other schools before a New York state judge. It is the perfect activity for anyone interested in the law, debate, or public speaking. New members are always welcome. Please see Mr. Dunleavy or Nurse Weinick for more information.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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 $81.09.
Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.
Character Ed: The Character Trait of the Month for November is Gratitude!
~~Wear blue on Wednesdays for Gratitude!
Research shows that making a list of things you are grateful for on a daily basis increases our feelings of positivity and hopefulness. Give it a try!