Friday, October 3, 2025

Today is a “B” 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:  Kayden Moore, Logan Rossnagle, Devin Fernandez

BIRTHDAYS OVER THE WEEKEND:  (10/4) Mikayla Fletcher, Julianna Conklin; (10/5) Ethan Mcbride, Joseph Mann

TODAY:  Fri (10/3) 

• 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

• Modified Girls Soccer 2-0 win over Eldred Goals

  • Goals Adriana Tempone Assisted by Allanah Belice 

  • Goal Gemma DiGiantommaso 

• 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: On Tuesday. October 7th at 9 AM, all students who registered for the PSAT exam will be called down to the cafeteria for a pre-registration session. Please bring your chromebook with you.  Reminder, the deadline to register for the PSAT is TODAY! The exam will be offered at Port Jervis High School on Wednesday, October 15th at 8 AM. 

• Homecoming Dance is on Saturday Oct 11th from 7-10pm in the HS Gym. $5 per person 

  • ONLY Port Jervis students or graduates are able to attend. If you would like to bring a guest that is a graduate, it must be approved by the AP’s office by October 8th. No one will be approved after that date!!

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

• 4:00 JV Boys Soccer @ Monticello HS - bus leaves 2:45 PM

• 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 10:00 AM

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

• 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 September.  Each nominee was awarded a DECA “Character Counts” Coupon for a slice of pizza or $2 worth of items at the school store!

  • Don't forget to nominate others who demonstrate good character using the Character Education Nomination Form (also located in the grade level guidance google classrooms).  

  • Courage: Mr. Higgins, Valeria Tapia

  • Empathy: Alexis Everett, Kervin Jeanty, Elizabeth Harrigan, Stella Sheehan, Kaydence Mohr, Liam Doyle, Jaquetin McFee, Sierra Kolstad, Shauna Kolstad, Joshua Bowen, O'Bryan Cousins, Raymond Usera, MaKaila Talley

  • Friendship: Amato Natale, Kalab Mullins, Jordan Conklin, Karter Campbell, William Lloyd, Ameera Monroe, Mason Townsend, Angel Pagan, Isabella Texidor, Javier Colon, Zachary Conklin, Destiny Murphy, Isabela Carbonell, Jackie  VanDunk, Paula Luna Viteri, Gracie White

  • Gratitude: Bella VanBenschoten 

  • Honesty:  Marlee Prespare, Gabrielle Cefalo, Isyce Pagano 

  • Respect:  Paige Holden, Emma Farr, Jaquori Lopez

  • Responsibility:  Joel Gamble, John (Osh) Olenik, Amirah Mercurio, Riley Dall, Lillyanna Conklin, Cole Corcoran, Caden Dain, William Curreri, Joseph Olenick, Davonte Griffin, Tristen Colon, Antonio Berdecia

• The GSA (LGBTQIA+) club will be meeting on Wednesday October 8th after school in the guidance conference room.  All are welcome! 

• On Tuesday. October 7th at 9 AM, all students who registered for the PSAT exam will be called dawn to the cafeteria for a pre-registration session. Please bring your chromebook with you.  Reminder, the deadline to register for the PSAT is Friday, October 3rd.

• 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

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.