Monday, September 30, 2024

Today is a “B” Day

BIRTHDAYS: Gracie Seltzer

TODAY: Attention ALL students! The time has come to cast your vote for Homecoming King and Queen! Please look for the link to the ballot in your email and/or Class' Google Classroom.

• You can only vote once, so choose wisely!

• Voting will close Wednesday at midnight and the winners will be announced at halftime during the football game this Friday. 

SPORTS:

Mon (9/30)

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer @ Beacon HS - bus leaves at 2:15

• 5:30 Varsity Volleyball vs Beacon (HS Gym)

Tues (10/1)

• 4:00 Varsity Cross Country vs multiple @ Cornwall - bus leaves 2:30

• 4:30 JV Girls Soccer @ James I O’Neill HS - bus leaves 2:15

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis vs Pine Bush @ PJHS)

Wed (10/2)

• 4:30 JV Football & Cheer @ Washingtonville HS - bus leaves 2:15

• 4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer vs Beacon City (Chase Field)

• 6:30 Varsity Boys Soccer vs Beacon City (Chase Field)

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis vs O’Neill (PJHS courts)

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball vs Goshen (PJHS)

• 4:30 JV Volleyball vs Goshen (PJHS)

Thurs (10/3)

• 4:30 Varsity Boys Soccer vs Sullivan West (Chase Field)

• 4:00 JV Boys Soccer @ Liberty Elementary

Fri (10/4)

• 7:00 Varsity Football & Cheer vs New Paltz (Chase Field) HOMECOMING

Sat (10/5)

• CANCELED 10:00 JV Girls Soccer @ Chester Academy

CLUBS & MEETINGS: 

• Congratulations to the 2024 Homecoming Court

• Delilah Allen               Na-Shawn Campbell

• Meghan Lauture         Elijah Campbell

• Francecsa Moliterno   Owen Curreri

• Ashlyn Overland         David Garcia

• Amia Summons          Jed Startup 

• The 1st Varsity Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 2:00-2:30 in room 201. All current and new members must attend. You must play a Varsity sport to join Varsity Club. If you would like to run for an officer position, please email Mrs. Gunderman by Friday 9/27 at cgunderman@pjschools.org. In the email, include your full name, varsity sport, and the desired officer position. Available positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Committee Member. 

• The next meeting of the Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) is Wednesday, 10/2 at 2:25pm in room 103.  If you're interested in helping reduce substance use and promoting wellness at PJHS, this is the club for you!!  New members welcome.

• All college bound sophomores and juniors should register for the PSAT exam on October 9th. This test is no cost for sophomores and juniors.  Please complete the registration form on the guidance Google Classroom by October 2nd.  No registrations will be taken after October 2nd.

• Attention Seniors - information regarding the fall trip to Six Flags Fright Fest was handed out last week - if you missed it, please go see Mrs. Mark in room 208 or check the Senior social media feeds or the Senior activities Google Classroom. Permission forms and payment for that trip is due next Friday!

Students 

Against

Destructive 

Decisions

• Join the SADD club! You will help convince students not to make destructive decisions. We will host popcorn sales, run the Powder Puff Football Game and throw the Seniors an unforgettable Grad Party!  First meeting: Oct 9th from 2:25- 3:00 in room 112.  New members are welcome! New Officers are needed! See Ms. Dorritie or Mrs. Lane if you are interested. 

• Homecoming Social will be held on Saturday, October 5th in the HS Gym from 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Pay at the door - $5 per person. 

• Attention Juniors: We will be preparing to create decorations for Spirit Week. If you could spare 5 minutes before a practice or activity, please come to room 131 to help create some theme decorations.

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Come to ROOM 212 any day or every day after school to help create decorations for SPIRIT WEEK. Our theme is Sophomore Survivor.

• ATTENTION FRESHMAN: Come to the OLD NURSE”S OFFICE  today and every day after school to help create decorations for SPIRIT WEEK. Our theme is Freaky Freshman!

• DECA School store is now OPEN! Hours: M - F 2:00 - 2:45 PM

• Come join the Science Olympiad team!  We meet in 210 on Wednesdays.   25 events.  Claim your event or events now!  Bring your crew.   See Mr. Koenig for more information.

• Yearbooks are now on sale! Go To: buytheyearbook.com

• Enter Code: 724252  They are $70 plus tax. 

• The price will go to $75 November 2nd. 

• Any questions see Mrs. Van Horn in room 104.

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. 

October Student Resource Flyer

Character Ed: The Character Trait of the Month for October is Mindfulness.

• Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present~~aware of what we are doing and how our body feels.

• 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.

• AND in other news: THE BELL IS BACK where it belongs. Congratulations to the Raiders on their victory over Middletown 46-14 Saturday afternoon.