Friday, January 9, 2026

Today is an “A” Day

DATES TO REMEMBER

1/10 VEX Robotics Competition in Fallsburg

1/19 MLK Day - NO SCHOOL

1/20 - 1/23 Regents Exams

1/30 HS Report Cards Distributed

2/5 6:00 PM Sophomore Info Night Aud

2/9 Superintendent Conf. Day - NO SCHOOL for students

2/12 HS Chorus Concert AUD

2/16 - 2/20 Mid-Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: (1/9) Alexander Teets, Carrington Biccum, Vincent Good, Lilah Lloyd, 

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND: 1/10  Eduardo Cantos Carpio; 1/11 Kassandra Ferrara, Colton, Cox, Hailey Jackson

TODAY:   Fri (1/9) 

• Today’s Hot Lunch is Pizza

• Congratulations to the following DECA Members who won a medal at the DECA Regional Competition on Wednesday and have qualified to compete at the State Competition in March !

  • Aliya Beebe, Naomi Byrd, Trevor Lauture, Jackson Sheehan, Kamaria Williams

  • We are so proud of you!

• ATTN SENIORS: If you have not done so already…You have 4 days to complete the Senior Cap/Gown & Diploma Order Form, please enter the required information ASAP.

• Shrek AUDITIONS ARE TODAY, FRIDAY, 1/9 after school in the Music rooms. Join the Drama Google Classroom or see Mrs. Gordon to be added.

• 5:00 JV Girls Basketball @ Sullivan West - Lake Huntington - bus leaves 3:00 PM

• 6:30 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Sullivan West - Lake Huntington - bus leaves 3:00 PM

• 6:00 Varsity Girls Wrestling @ Kingston HS - bus leaves 3:00 PM

Sat (1/10)

• ATTN SENIORS: If you have not done so already… You have 2 days to complete the Senior Cap/Gown & Diploma Order Form, please enter the required information ASAP.

• 9:30 AM Varsity Wrestling Kohl Tournament - bus leaves 6:00 AM

• VEX Robotics Competition at Fallsburg

The Port Jervis High School Character Education Committee would like to recognize the following students and staff who demonstrated outstanding character during the month of December.  Way to go PJHS!!

Courage:  Carissa Loffredo, Leilani Logan, Mrs. Piscitelli

Empathy: Briale Smith, Camilla Nyland, April Vasquez-Crespo

Friendship: Noel Martin, Isabella Texidor, D'Angelo Auchmoody, Chase Burton, Shanade Leak

Gratitude: Marcus James

Mindfulness: Elizabeth Weber-Perez

Perseverance: Iyana Halsey

Respect:  Sariyah Lebron, Skylar Lenna, Atorious Scott, Mr. Coniglio, Darrius Gaimaro 

Responsibility:  Isabella Dugdale, Delilah Storms, Kyler Santana, Molly Benson, Anna Velichko, Aamiyah Owens, Donald Weed

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Beginning 11/20/25, there will be 2 - 4:45pm Late buses on Monday and Thursday only. Be sure to get a pass from the adult you stayed with to board these buses.

• Chess/Board Game Club - Mondays - Rm 105 - 230pm 

• Video Game Club - Tuesdays - Rm 104 - 230pm

• The PJHS Drama Club is proud to announce that the musical for this Spring is "Shrek"! If you are interested, please join the Club's Google Classroom using code 3wipo5v3 to be sure to get all the information regarding the production.

• 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

• After-school Clubs

• Indoor Walking Trail

• Future local SAT Exam dates https://search.app/BCcNkX34sdMGNwZA8

Yearbook Information: Holiday Sale $81.09 (deadline 2/1/26)

• 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 January Announcements:  The Character Trait of the Month for January is Forgiveness. 

Forgiveness -  a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you. 

Please wear PINK on Wednesdays to represent Forgiveness!