September 22, 2022

Port Jervis High School Announcements 9/22/2022

PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Today is a “A” Day

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• BIRTHDAYS: Grant Markle & Meghan Williams

• SPORTS: JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Cornwall 4:15pm, Varsity Girls Soccer HOME vs. Cornwall 4:15pm, JV Football AWAY vs. Cornwall 4:30pm

• TODAY:

  • The library will be closed today period 5

  • The Varsity volleyball team continued to improve their record with a league win over Liberty last night. The team served themselves up the victory with a combined  26 aces, 12 kills, and two digs. 

  • JV Volleyball continues their winning ways in last night’s league match with Liberty winning all three sets 25-8, 25-4, 25-8.

  • HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Costa Rica, the Country of Happy People, is part of the Pacific Ring Fire Circle and has over 200 volcanic formations traced back over 65 million years. Costa Rica is the most biodiverse country in the world, with a whopping 500,000 species of wildlife — many of which are classified as rare or endangered. Did you know that the nation wakes up to the national anthem every morning at 7 am? Costa Rica lives up to its motto of Pura Vida, as its inhabitants enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. And, it might be the only country in the world that does not have a standing army!

  • There will be a Senior Class meeting today, 9/22 to discuss ideas for Spirit Week.

  • Port Jervis High School will be holding its Open House this evening beginning at 6PM.  Open House is a great opportunity to experience your student's schedule, hear about their classes and meet their teachers.

  • SUNY Brockport will have a virtual college visit today from 10:30am to 11:15am.  If you're interested in getting information about SUNY Brockport, please see the HS Guidance Office for more information.

  • Attention Youth in Government members: if you missed the meeting yesterday, please check the YIG Classroom. ALL members should see Mrs. Perkowski for a field trip permission form for our October event at Minisink HS.

  • There will be a meeting in the High School Cafeteria today for anyone interested in joining The Farnum House Haunting!  If  you are unable to attend please see Hov.  T-shirt money is due by Friday!!

  • There are library books that have been taken out of the library collection and are now free to take home. Classic literature and some history books are up for grabs outside the library. If you are interested, stop by and take a look.

• TOMORROW:

  • Juniors - Your Krispy Kreme orders are due tomorrow. Give forms and money to Hov in 208, Dunleavy in 311, or to the main office.

  • There will be mandatory Odyssey of the Mind tryouts this Friday, September 23 in room 301 from 2:15 - 3:15. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hoverstock or Mr. Wilson.

• Juniors - we will be making posters and banners for spirit week after school every day this week in room 311. Bring a friend!

• The first meeting of the Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will be Monday, September 26th at 2:15pm in room 103.  Join us to help reduce substance use and promote mental health/wellness and kindness throughout the school!  New members are welcome!!  Want more information?  See Mrs. Grismer in the guidance office or email her at jgrismer@pjschools.org

• There will be a brief informational meeting regarding this year's Spring Musical production on Tuesday, October 11th, at 2:30 in Mrs. Gordon's room, 125.  We will be going over auditions, rehearsal schedules, performances and announcing this year's show! If you are interested in joining the DRAMA CLUB Classroom for 22-23, please click the link below.  This will be all information for auditions, casting and rehearsal information, and will also announce when stage crew is needed.  Please feel free to share the link with friends! Drama Club Classroom 22-23

• If you are interested in traveling and experience different cultures and languages, Bon Voyage Club is for you.  The first meeting is Monday, September 26.  Please join Bon Voyage Club's Google Classroom for more information. Code: aoorqp3

• Early bird special…Yearbooks on sale now…$65 till October 31st…Then the price will go up…Order online or from Mrs.Van Horn in room 104…Forms are also available in the front office. Go To: buytheyearbook.com   Enter Code:707739

• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:

Applications are now open for Sobo & Sobo’s Annual Scholarship Contest (2022-2023)! This year, high school seniors who are attending a two or four-year college immediately after graduating are invited to submit a 30 to 60 second video. Applicants are invited to visit Sobolaw.com/Scholarship for more further instructions and details about the scholarship contest, or email the Sobo Scholarship Committee at scholarship@sobolaw.com with any questions or concerns.

• Do you want a quiet place to eat your lunch? The following rooms are available for students to go to during their lunch period. Period 6-room 131, period 7-guidance conference & period 8 room 103.

• The Character Trait of the Month for September is Empathy.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.”-- Anonymous

Please wear GREEN on Wednesdays to represent Empathy!

• DECA School Store Open!!! Come down and check us out!  Hours;  Right after school Mon - Friday 2:15 to 3:30.  See you there!!!

• Any student who will be driving to school needs to come to the AP's office and pick up an application for a parking permit.  If you have previously received one you do not need to apply for a new one.  Please make sure to display your permit in the bottom of your back window on the driver side.  Stop by the Assistant Principal's office and see Mrs. Sauschuck for an application.