Monday, September 15, 2025

Today is a “B” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

9/20 PJ vs MDT V-Football Bell Game 12 PM @ Glennette

9/25 Open House

9/29 Underclassmen Picture Day

10/6 - 10/10 Spirit Week

10/9 HS College & Career Fair

10/9 Senior Information/Financial Aid Night 6 PM

10/10 County Wide Early Dismissal Drill

10/10 PJ vs Marlboro V-Football Homecoming 6PM

10/10 PJHS Pep Rally

10/10 HS Progress Reports

10/10 County-wide Early Dismissal

10/11 HOCO Social 7-10PM HS Gym

10/13 Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL

10/14 Underclassmen Makeup Picture Day

10/15 PSAT 8 AM HS Gym

10/17 PJ vs Saugerties V-Football Senior Night 6PM

BIRTHDAYS: 9/15 Jordyn Belice

TODAY:  Mon (9/15)

• Library is closed periods: 2,3,4, 6A,B,C

• There will be a very important meeting for anyone who wants to join The Farnum Haunt.  We will be meeting at 2:30 on Thursday, September 18  in room 114.  Anyone interested should attend!

• Come join the Science Olympiad team!  We meet in room 210 on Wednesdays.   20 events.  Claim your event or events now!  Bring your crew.   See Mr. Koenig for more information.

• Art club will have its first meeting of the year this Thursday, September 18 from 2 PM until 3:30 PM in room 116. We are looking for a new members. Art Club is a chance to work on your own art, play your favorite musical instrument, learn some new techniques, or participate in a group project. We meet every other Thursday.  This Thursday we will be doing sun prints, weather permitting Please see Ms. Maloney with any questions. 

• DECA's first meeting is Tuesday, September 16th, in room 140 at 2:25.  Come see what we're all about! See Ms. Moletto if you have any questions.

• VEX Robotics will meet Mondays and Tuesdays in room 101 at 2:25 till 3:35. New members are welcome, see Mr. Hyziak with any questions.

• Gaming/Esports Club signup sheet is outside Room 104 and Chess/Board Game Club signup sheet is outside Room 104.  Informational meeting for both clubs Tuesday, September 16 at 230pm Room 104

• Attention Varsity athletes, there will be a Varsity Club meeting on Tuesday, September 16th in room 201 at 2:00 pm. All current members must attend, and new members are welcome. Please see Mrs. Gunderman with any questions

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will have our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:30pm in room 118.  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!!!  Our goals involve helping to reduce substance use and to improve student mental health and wellbeing.  Please join us!  Any questions see Mrs. Grismer (guidance) or Ms. Antalek.

• ADAC Journaling will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 2:15 - 3:30 in the HS Library. All high school students are welcome! Journals, pens, journaling supplies, snacks & bottled water will be provided.

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer @ James I. O’Neill HS - bus leaves 2:30

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis @ James I. O’Neill HS - bus leaves 2:30

Tues (9/16) Devin Majors, Tyrese Calhoun, Madison Oliver

• Library is closed periods: 2 & 7

• ATTENTION SENIORS: Please sign up for the fall trip in Miss Gibson's room 131 by September 19th. The trip will be Monday October 27, 2025 from 5-9 pm at The Castle in Chester. It will cost approximately $65 depending on how many buses we need. The cost includes transportation to and from the event, a BBQ , mini-golf, go karts, zipline, laser tag, roller skating, rockwall, arcade (no prizes but unlimited play), and bowling.

• There will be another post with the exact price and times at the end of September. 

• The Varsity Club will be meeting today 9/16 at 2:00 in room 201 - all varsity athletes are encouraged to join. 

• ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Voting for the Homecoming theme is due by Wednesday morning. There will be a class officers meeting Wednesday right after school in room 206.

  • Your class officers are:

  • Presidents - Ella Sanberg & Landon Snyder

  • Vice President - Aidan Fedorick

  • Secretaries - Kaylee Saint Louis & Stella Sheehan

  • Treasurer - Adalena Volpe

  • Parliamentarian - Gracie White

  • Social Chair - George Torres

• DECA's first meeting is TODAY in room 140 at 2:25.  Come see what we're all about! See Ms. Moletto if you have any questions.

• There will be a very important meeting for anyone who wants to join The Farnum Haunt.  We will be meeting at 2:30 on Thursday, September 18  in room 114.  Anyone interested should attend!

• Come join the Science Olympiad team!  We meet in room 210 on Wednesdays.   20 events.  Claim your event or events now!  Bring your crew.   See Mr. Koenig for more information

• Art club will have its first meeting of the year this Thursday, September 18 from 2 PM until 3:30 PM in room 116. We are looking for a new members. Art Club is a chance to work on your own art, play your favorite musical instrument, learn some new techniques, or participate in a group project. We meet every other Thursday.  This Thursday we will be doing sun prints, weather permitting Please see Ms. Maloney with any questions. 

• VEX Robotics will meet Mondays and Tuesdays in room 101 at 2:25 till 3:35. New members are welcome, see Mr. Hyziak with any questions.

• Gaming/Esports Club signup sheet is outside Room 104 and Chess/Board Game Club signup sheet is outside Room 104.  Informational meeting for both clubs is TODAY at 230pm Room 104

• Attention Varsity athletes, there will be a Varsity Club meeting TODAY in room 201 at 2:00 pm. All current members must attend, and new members are welcome. Please see Mrs. Gunderman with any questions

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will have our first meeting of the year tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th at 2:30pm in room 118.  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!!!  Our goals involve helping to reduce substance use and to improve student mental health and wellbeing.  Please join us!  Any questions see Mrs. Grismer (guidance) or Ms. Antalek.

• ADAC Journaling will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 2:15 - 3:30 in the HS Library. All high school students are welcome! Journals, pens, journaling supplies, snacks & bottled water will be provided.

• 4:30 Varsity Boys Soccer vs Tri-Valley (Chase Field)

Wed (9/17) none

• Constitution Day/Citizenship Day: On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created.  This marks the 238th Anniversary of this turning point in American history.

• Library is closed periods: 2 & 7

• Emergency Service Club at 2:25 - see nurse for location.

• Sign up for CPR /first aid training- See Nurse Weinick for information

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will have our first meeting of the year TODAY at 2:30pm in room 118.  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!!!  Our goals involve helping to reduce substance use and to improve student mental health and wellbeing.  Please join us!  Any questions see Mrs. Grismer (guidance) or Ms. Antalek.

• ADAC Journaling will be held on tomorrow Thursday, September 18th from 2:15 - 3:30 in the HS Library. All high school students are welcome! Journals, pens, journaling supplies, snacks & bottled water will be provided.

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Sullivan West - bus leaves 2:30

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Burke (HS Tennis Courts)

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball vs Liberty (HS Gym)

• 4:30 JV Volleyball vs Liberty (HS Gym)

Thur (9/18) Trevor Cutler, Mae Harden, Zachary Leicht

• ADAC Journaling will be held after school from 2:15 - 3:30 in the HS Library. All high school students are welcome! Journals, pens, journaling supplies, snacks & bottled water will be provided.

• 5:00 JV Football & Cheer @ Middletown HS - bus leaves 3:00

• 4:15 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Minisink Valley (HS Tennis Courts)

Fri (9/19) Cashmere Velez, Hunter Franck, Kira Tigue

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 9/20 Shumailia Zainab, Zoey Ware; 9/21 Charles Featherman, Carrigan Murns

• The DECA School Store will be opening on Monday, September 22nd!  See you then!

• COOLinary Cooking Club starts next week on Wednesday, September 24th at 2:25pm in FACS kitchen room 103. Examples of dishes are Cupcake Wars, Christmas cookies, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies, Chicken Parmesan

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Chester Academy - bus leaves 2:30

• 4:30 JV Boys Soccer @ Fallsburg HS - bus leaves 2:45

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Valley Central (HS Tennis Courts)

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball @ Fallsburg HS - bus leaves 2:45

• 4:30 JV Volleyball @ Fallsburg HS - bus leaves 2:45

Sat (9/20)

• 12:00 Varsity Football & Cheer Bell Game vs Middletown (Glennette Field)

• 8:00 AM JV Volleyball tourney @ Clarkstown HS - bus leaves 6:15 AM

• 9:25 Varsity Cross Country Suffern Invitational @ Darlington County Park - bus leaves 7:30 AM

ATTENTION SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS:

• The PSAT exam will be offered at Port Jervis High School on Wednesday, October 15th at 8 AM. This test is no cost for sophomores and juniors.  Please complete the following registration form by October 3rd to register for the PSAT. https://forms.gle/pz6LcsxQLAAsUgHa7

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• VEX Robotics will meet Mondays and Tuesdays in room 101 at 2:25 till 3:35. New members are welcome, see Mr. Hyziak with any questions.

• Gaming/Esports Club signup sheet is outside Room 104 and Chess/Board Game Club signup sheet is outside Room 104.  Informational meeting for both clubs Tuesday, September 16 at 230pm Room 104

• Emergency Service Club will meet on Wednesdays at 225 - see nurse for location.

• Sign up for CPR /first aid training- See Nurse Weinick for information

• Attention Varsity athletes, there will be a Varsity Club meeting on Tuesday, September 16th in room 201 at 2:00 pm. All current members must attend, and new members are welcome. Please see Mrs. Gunderman with any questions

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will have our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:30pm in room 118.  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!!!  Our goals involve helping to reduce substance use and to improve student mental health and wellbeing.  Please join us!  Any questions see Mrs. Grismer (guidance) or Ms. Antalek.

• ADAC Journaling will be held on September 18th and October 15th. All high school students are welcome! Journals, pens, journaling supplies, snacks & bottled water will be provided.

• Time: 2:15 - 3:30 PM

• Location: PJHS Library

• Hosted by Mrs. Hulse, PJCSD Prevention Specialist

• Learn how journaling can help reduce stress, manage emotions, and help you make good choices. Questions? Email Mrs. Hulse: denise.hulse@pjschools.org

• The DECA School Store will be opening on September 22nd!  See you then!

• COOLinary Cooking Club starts September 24th at 2:25pm in FACS kitchen room 103. Examples of dishes are Cupcake Wars, Christmas cookies, Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies, Chicken Parmesan

• 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

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.