Friday, October 10, 2025

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/10 Countywide Early Dismissal Drill

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

10/10 PJHS Pep Rally

10/10 HS Progress Reports

10/11 HOCO Social 7-10PM HS Gym

10/13 Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL

10/14 Underclassmen Makeup Picture Day 9am-12pm

10/15 PSAT 8 AM HS Gym

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

10/18 Hudson Valley Honor Flight 6:45 PM

10/27 Senior Fall Trip to the Castle

BIRTHDAYS TODAY:  10/10 none

TODAY:  Fri (10/10) 

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 10/11 Madison Calvert, Devin Silva; 10/13 Madelynn Schouten, Brendan Polini

• County-Wide Early Dismissal Drill

• Homecoming Dance is tomorrow, Saturday October 11th from 7-10pm in the HS Gym. $5 per person at the door

• SADD Club Wants You! Are you in 9th or 10th grade looking to join a club about good decision making??? Would you like to plan the Powder Puff Football game and the Senior Grad Party??? Would you like to sell popcorn??? Come to the SADD meeting after school in Room 112 at 2:00 on Wednesday, Oct 15th.

• Attention Youth in Government students: anyone who wishes to go to the Plank convention next week MUST turn in their permission form by Friday to Mrs. Perkowski in the library.

• The PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:00 AM. Students who are registered should report to their first-period class and wait for an announcement to go to the gym for testing. Students-if you missed the pre-registration session, please see Ms. Oldham in the guidance office during your free period.

• 6:00 Varsity Football & Cheer @ vs Marlboro (Glennette Field) HOMECOMING

• 3:30 Modified Girls Soccer @ Greenwood Lake MS - bus leaves 2:30 PM

PEP RALLY BELL SCHEDULE–Friday 10/10/25

Sat (10/11) 

• 9:00 AM Varsity Cross Country @ Invitational at Saugerties HS - bus leaves 6:45 AM

• 7:00 - 10:00 PM HOCO Social - HS Gym

Tues (10/14) 

• The PSAT exam will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:00 AM. Students who are registered should report to their first-period class and wait for an announcement to go to the gym for testing. Students-if you missed the pre-registration session, please see Ms. Oldham in the guidance office during your free period.

• ATTENTION SENIORS: Field trip and campus tour of SUNY Orange in Middletown, NY on Tuesday, October 21st!

  • We’ll depart from the high school at 9:00 AM and return around 1:30 PM.  If you’re planning to attend SUNY Orange in the fall—or just want to explore this beautiful campus—you’re encouraged to sign up. The trip is free for all seniors!  Permission forms are available in the Guidance Office.

Wed (10/15) 

• Guitar Club room 103.  All skill levels are welcome!

ATTENTION SENIORS: 

• Congratulations to the Senior Homecoming Court

  • Emma Farr, Michelle Gimena, Yara Shihada, Leilani Logan, Linda Trujillo Castillo

  • Robert Culleny, Dylan Fox, Malik Lyons, Kayden Walker, Jamir Wilson, Elias Wright

• 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. Permission slips due Friday, October 10th.

• ATTENTION SENIORS: Field trip and campus tour of SUNY Orange in Middletown, NY on Tuesday, October 21st!

  • We’ll depart from the high school at 9:00 AM and return around 1:30 PM.  If you’re planning to attend SUNY Orange in the fall—or just want to explore this beautiful campus—you’re encouraged to sign up. The trip is free for all seniors!  Permission forms are available in the Guidance Office.

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.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Click this link for more info:  https://bit.ly/PJYellowstonetripinfo2026

Click here for scholarship info/application:  https://bit.ly/PJYellowstonescholarship