Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

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 TODAY: Alannah Arias, Gracie Seltzer

TODAY:  Tues (9/30)

• Library is closed today period 5 & 7

• Congratulations to the Varsity Girls tennis team on their victory last night beating Middletown 5-2.

• The Port Jervis Boys Soccer team defeated Sullivan West last night 9 - 0. Scoring for Port were Brandyn Prespare with 3 goals and 2 assists, Marquese Bogel with 2 goals, Angelo Cerezo with a goal and 2 assists, James Dognazzi with a goal and assist, Josh Diaz with a goal and assist, Holden Guilesppe with a goal, Avari Elder and Lincoln Van Horn with assists. Come out and support the boys on Friday at 430 in a key divisional game against Monticello. 

• Computer club will be meeting on Wednesdays in Room 102. 

• Grades 9-12 Boys Intramural basketball will begin this Sunday October 5th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the East Main Street Elementary School gym and will continue every Sunday until November 16th. You can show up anytime from 5:30 to 6:00 and games go from 6:00 to 8. Port high school students only. Enter through playground side of the gym

• Science Olympiad in room 210 (meeting today instead of tomorrow.)

• VEX Robotics will meet Mondays and Tuesdays in room 101 at 2:25 till 3:35. New members are welcome.

• There will be a DECA meeting TODAY in room 140 after school.  Membership applications are available. See Ms. Moletto

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: 2:30 - 4:00 SPIRIT WEEK PREP in room 200, Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 

  • All next week 2:30-4:30

• REMINDER: Please wear Purple on Wednesdays for the month of October to represent Mindfulness!

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS:  REMINDER: 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. 

• ATTENTION SENIORS: If you did not have access to the class of 2026 Google Classroom, please check your email. You were invited to the class. Please use the class code if your invitation did not process. Class Code: fssuycy

• 4:30 Varsity Cross Country vs multiple schools @ Minisink Valley HS - bus leaves 3:15 PM

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball vs SS Seward (HS Gym)

• 4:30 JV Volleyball vs SS Seward (HS Gym)

Wed (10/1)

• ATTENTION FRESHMAN: Meeting in room 206 today to make decorations for Spirit Week.

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: 2:30 - 4:00 SPIRIT WEEK PREP in room 200.

• EMS Club presents Narcan Training Wednesday, October 1 at 2:30 PM - See Nurse Weinick to sign up.

• Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) in room 118.

• Computer club in room 102. 

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis @ Newburgh (Cronomer Hill Park) - bus leaves 2:30 PM

• 6:00 Varsity Volleyball vs Pine Bush (HS Gym)

• 4:30 JV Volleyball vs Pine Bush (HS Gym)

Thur (10/2)

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: 2:30 - 4:00 SPIRIT WEEK PREP in room 200.

• SADD meeting in room 112

• 4:00 Modified Girls Soccer (7,8,9) vs Eldred (Chase Field)

Fri (10/3)

• Grades 9-12 Boys Intramural basketball will begin this Sunday October 5th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the East Main Street Elementary School gym and will continue every Sunday until November 16th. You can show up anytime from 5:30 to 6:00 and games go from 6:00 to 8. Port high school students only. Enter through the playground side of the gym

• ATTENTION FRESHMAN: Meeting in room 206 today to make decorations for Spirit Week.

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS: Today is the last day to register for the PSAT. The exam will be offered at Port Jervis High School on Wednesday, October 15th at 8 AM. 

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

• 4:00 Varsity Girls Tennis @ Liberty HS - bus leaves 2:30 PM

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

Sat (10/4)

• 10:00 AM JV Football & Cheer @ Goshen HS - bus leaves 7:30 AM

• 1:00 Varsity Football @ New Paltz HS - bus leaves 10:45 AM

• 1:00 Varsity Football Cheer @ New Paltz HS - bus leaves 11:45 AM

• 1:00 Varsity Boys Soccer vs Seward @ Seward Soccer Complex - bus leaves 11:15 AM

• 3:00 Varsity Girls Soccer vs Seward @ Seward Soccer Complex - bus leaves 1:15 PM

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. 

ATTENTION JUNIORS & SENIORS: 

• Anyone wishing to join Youth in Government should stop by the library to speak to Mrs. Perkowski. Our first Convention is in Minisink on 10/17 and information about that has been posted in the YIG Google Classroom.

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

• ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: SPIRIT WEEK PREP is underway. Help is needed to make posters and decorations. We will be meeting in room 200 after school. BRING YOUR IDEAS & CREATIVITY!!! Bus passes are available. Check in 2028 Google Classroom for your Google calendar invite reminders.

  • Monday 9/29 & Tuesday 9/30; from 2:30-4:00

  • Wednesday 10/1 & Thursday 10/2; from 2:30-4:00

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: 

• Please remember to stop by room 206 at some point to sign up for the different after school events during spirit week!!  We also desperately need volunteers to help making decorations after school starting Monday in room 206. We also need volunteers to help us hang up all of our decorations on Thursday (10/9) night from 4-8.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Spirit Week Gaming Tournaments Super Smash Bros teams will be joined this year by a Mario Kart Racing Team!  Signup your 4 driver team with your class advisors. Students CANNOT compete in both games. For game questions, email Mr. Felix -  jfelix@pjschools.org

• The HS is once again participating in welcoming back the Hudson Valley Honor Flight on Saturday evening, October 18th, at Stewart Airport in Newburgh. Here is the sign-up form for the Hudson Valley Honor Flight Trip. If you plan to attend, please download and print, or pick up, a permission slip from the HS main office. Have your parent/guardian sign it, and return it to the main office by Tuesday, October 14th. Please report to the HS between 6:30 and 6:40. The bus will leave at 6:45.  The expected time back to the HS is approx 10:00, but it will depend on the flight schedule.

• The Port Jervis Youth Coalition (PJYC) will meet on Wednesday, October 1st at 2:25 pm 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• ADAC Journaling will be held on 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

• 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

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

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.