Friday, October 24, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/27 Senior Fall Trip to the Castle

10/28 Junior Class Parent Meeting 6pm Library

11/1 VEX Robotics Scrimmage

11/3 Senior Portrait Makeup day 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

11/4 Sup’t Conference Day - NO SCHOOL for students

11/8 SAT

11/11 Veterans Day NO SCHOOL

11/14 Report Cards distributed

11/24 Half Day for Students

11/24 Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/25 Half Day for students

11/26 - 11/28 Thanksgiving Break

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:  10/24 David Polanco, Sydney Garcia, Ava Petito-Hutchinson, Axel Fuentes, Karter Murphy, Aleea Mackin

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 10/25 Brandon Procak; 10/26 Hailey Cavalone, Mason Beach

TODAY:  Fri (10/24) 

• The School Store is closed after school today!

• Reminder to all seniors - free college application weeks are here! 

• Free SUNY college applications Oct.20 - Nov.3; free CUNY college applications Oct. 21 through Nov. 15; and many other schools are waiving the application fees for the next few weeks. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App, CUNY App, or direct to the schools.

• ATTENTION SENIORS:

  • Soup Mix Fundraiser is due to Miss Gibson by 2 p.m. on Friday 10/24/2025 No exceptions!

  • The Castle Trip is Monday 10/27/2025 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. We are leaving Port Jervis High School at 4 p.m. and will arrive at The Castle around 4:45. We leave at 9 p.m. and return to the high school around 9:45-10 p.m. 

  • Since you are involved in activities all night long, all you should bring is a cell phone, personal ID, or any medication if you need to take it within those four hours.

  • All food and drinks will be provided for you. NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED! 

  • The Castle is not responsible for anything that is lost. 

  • Dress appropriately for outdoor or indoor activities. 

  • We can't wait for everyone to have a fun-filled night!

• Art Club’s next meeting will be held on November 6th.

• 7:00 Varsity Football @ Minsink Valley HS - bus leaves 4:30 PM

• 7:00 Varsity Football Cheer @ Minisink Valley HS - bus leaves 5:45 PM

• 4:00 Modified Girls Soccer @ Eldred (Mackenzie Field) - bus leaves 3:00 PM

Sat (10/25) 

• 10:00 AM Varsity Cross Country - Sandfordville ES (Warwick) - bus leaves 8:00 AM

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Volleyball Tournament (HS & MS Gyms)

Mon (10/27) 

• Port Jervis Mock Trial is back! If you are interested in the law or simply like to argue, Mock Trial is for you! Mock Trial returns this Thursday (10/30) after school in room 261. 

• 4:00 PM Senior Fall trip to the Castle

Tues (10/28) 

• 6:00 PM Junior Class Parent Info meeting in the HS Library

IMPORTANT INFO & MORE

ATTENTION SENIORS: 

• ATTENTION SENIORS:

• If you would like to participate in the Halloween Parade on 10/31/2025, please sign up in room 131 by 10/28/2025

• AM C-Tech students will need to get a Z-day pass to participate. 

• PM C-Tech must go to BOCES that day

• Breakfast will be provided for all Seniors 3rd period in the cafeteria before the parade starts. 

• Parade will start 4th period and teachers will vote on the best costume.

• You must go to your 5th period class after the pictures.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Family ID for Winter JV/Varsity Sports is open thru 11/16/25.  Dr. Little will be here for those needing physicals on Thursday, November 13th from 7:30-8:30AM in the Nurses' Office.

• The PJHS Drama Club is proud to announce that the musical for this Spring is "Shrek"! If you are interested, please join the Club's Google Classroom using code 3wipo5v3 to be sure to get all the information regarding the production.

• From the PJYC: Want to quit vaping?  Text QUITNOW to 333888 (Follow us on Instagram @portjervis_yc)

• Lors Studio Contact Information

• Letter from Dr. Bell - No Cellphones

• After school Clubs

Yearbook Information: Early Bird Special $75.69 (deadline 11/1/25)

• Go to www.buytheyearbook.com Enter School ID 730517

• Personalization deadline is January 31, 2026

• If you have any questions, email svanhorn@pjschools.org

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.

The school store is now open after school !  Stop by and see us! M-F 2:00 - 3:00.  Pizza on Thursdays

Guidance October Announcements ←- click here for more information

The Character Trait of the Month for October is Mindfulness.

• Please wear Purple on Wednesdays to represent Mindfulness!

If you would like to nominate someone for showing mindfulness, or any of the 10 character traits, use this form: PJHS Character Education Nomination Form or stop in guidance to fill out a paper nomination form.