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The March Parent Association meeting will be held on Tuesday March 24th at 6:30pm via Zoom. In addition to the administration team, we will hear from April Hernandez-Castillo about teen dating violence.

Card Party
The theme for the 2026 Card Party is ... DRUMROLL ... Survivor! Yes, like the TV show on CBS. It will be on Saturday, March 7th at 6pm in our very own PHS gymnasium. In case you've never heard of a Card Party before, it's a huge night of raffles. There are over 300 prizes of varying price categories with several ways to play and be a winner. This event is one of Preston High School's biggest fundraisers and there are plenty of ways for you as parents to get involved and contribute to its success!

• Gift Donations: If you wish to contribute a gift to be raffled off but aren't sure what to give, check out our Amazon Registry! This list is not all-inclusive but a great place to start. Any gifts donated must be new and unopened. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3OF3JJAY8QVPC?ref=gr_search_page_result
• Gift Certificates: If you or a friend own a business, we hope you'll consider donating a gift certificate or two. If you feel comfortable soliciting local businesses, please contact gdelvalle@prestonhs.org as she could use help with that as well! All businesses that contribute will be included in the event program.
• Monetary Donations: If you'd like to become a sponsor or make a donation towards a money tree in honor of a student or alumna, those can be done via the link below or by sending in a check in an envelope with the student. You will be included in the event program. https://payit.nelnet.net/form/y3UOmbKp
• Wrapping: With over 300 prizes, there will also be lots of gifts to wrap. We'd love for those "master wrappers" to share their talents if possible. Please complete this form if interested in sharing your wrapping skills with us: https://forms.gle/dmurb4GdjNF3x4jL7 The next wrapping day will be on Thursday, February 26th at 3pm

• Volunteer: If you don't want to take your chances at playing, you can still help by working the evening and getting a feel for what the night is like. Please complete this form if interested in volunteering: https://forms.gle/dmurb4GdjNF3x4jL7
• Attend: Tickets are $30 per person or $300 for a table of 10. Call your friends, pack some snacks, fill the cooler and join us. This link can be used to purchase tickets: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/y3UOmbKp

Mother Daughter Brunch

The Mother Daughter Brunch is scheduled for Saturday March 28th from 11am-3pm at Marina Del Rey! This is a fun afternoon of dancing, good food, games, and of course an opportunity to spend quality time with your girl. Tickets are $85 per person or $170 for a pair. Tickets will be on sale until March 20th and can be purchased using this link: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/SMXj7GcJ . Seating requests should be made to Ms. Del Valle via email at gdelvalle@prestonhs.org. If a seating request is not made, you will be seated by grade level.

On January 29, Compassion Connection members gathered at their meeting to spread a little love with our senior citizen neighbors in the Preston Center of Compassion. They made 45 valentine packages - with chocolates, cookies and a valentine.

Our Ethics Team members Amelia Cruz, Hailey Crespo , Amaris Appiah-Gyasi, Maivy Le , Kristina Dobrecovic and Elyssa Diaz proudly competed in the Dr. Siobhan Nash-Marshall Regional High School Ethics Bow,l on January 31st, at Sacred Heart Greenwich in Connecticut.

The team traveled, with club moderator Ms. Fatoumata and chaperone, Ms. A. Forlini, early Saturday morning—immediately following Lock-In (on very little sleep!)—and represented Preston with excellence.

While the team did not advance to the final rounds, they won two of their three matches. The final round ended in a tie and required a tiebreaker against a senior team. Throughout the competition, our students performed thoughtfully, conducted themselves with professionalism, and truly embodied Preston Pride.

Please join us in congratulating these dedicated students when you see them —especially for their commitment and perseverance after such a full and demanding weekend.

On February 5, the Leaders of Color Club hosted an inspiring Black History Showcase. Students honored Black women whose monumental contributions have shaped society, sharing their legacies with the community. The event also featured a performance by the Step Team, adding to the evening’s spirit of celebration and pride.

Congratulations to our Panthers Cheer Team-Scarlett Agosto, Bianca Barrios, Ashley Buono, Chloe Cravinho, Isabella DiNuovo, Ashley Gonzalez, Annalyse Gorritz, Cori Lynn Hendricks, Ariana Heredia, Arianna Lekram, Isabella Lepore, Allison Mata, Praise Onabote, Casey Purvis, Natina Richards-Smith, Maria Rivera, Marissa Sanfratello, Juliet Serpa, Arianna Soto, Layla Sutherland, Ana Vazquez and Jazmine Waller- who have enjoyed a remarkable 2025–2026 season, earning top honors at several major competitions, showcasing their talent, teamwork, and school spirit to become NYS CHSAA State Champions.

The team competed at the CHSAA Cheerleading Championship at Hofstra University, where they placed 1st in D3 Gameday and 3rd in D3 Traditional. They also achieved 1st place in both Gameday and Traditional at the Queens College Competition.

Season Highlights Include:

• CHSAA Regional Championship (Hofstra University):
  1st Place – D3 Gameday | 3rd Place – D3 Traditional

• UCA Empire Regional (Farmingdale):
  1st Place – Traditional | 3rd Place – Gameday
  (Qualified for Nationals)

• Queens College Competition:
  1st Place – Gameday | 1st Place – Traditional

• UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (Orlando, FL):
  7th Place nationally in D2 Large Varsity Non-Tumbling

This success reflects the team’s hard work, dedication, and strong performances throughout the season, as well as the exceptional leadership of their coaches, Lori Finelli and Alyssa Finelli and assistant coaches Samantha DiTomasso and Ava Ferro. We are incredibly proud of our Panthers and all they have accomplished! 🐾📣

Students and chaperones had the unique opportunity to attend National Court Reporters Day events at the Bronx County Courthouse this week. During their visit, students learned firsthand about the vital role court reporters play in the judicial system, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and access to justice. They observed courtroom proceedings, explored the technology used in modern court reporting, and engaged with professionals who shared insights into career pathways within the legal field. Experiences like this bring classroom learning to life—particularly for students interested in law, criminal justice, communications, and public service. We are grateful to our chaperones for supporting this meaningful opportunity and to the courthouse staff for welcoming our students and helping them better understand the important work that happens every day in our courts.

Preston held our Lock-In from January 30-31. 175 students attended and spent the night dancing, playing dodgeball, and watching movies! A special shout-out goes to our parent volunteers who helped make this event a success.

• 02/16 - Presidents Day - School Closed
• 02/17 - 02/20 - Mid Winter Recess - School Closed
• 02/23 - College Advisement Week Commences / Christian Mindfulness HR for Fr & So
• 02/26 - Annual Lip Sync Competition, 6:00pm
• 02/27- Junior Advisement Day - No classes for grades 09,10 & 12- Only Juniors report to school; PHS Blood Drive
• 03/02- 2026-2027 Re-Registration period opens
• 03/06 - 1:30pm Dismissal
• 03/07 - Annual Card Party
• 03/08 - Daylight Savings time begins / International Women's Day
• 03/10 - Ceili, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, cafe
• 03/11 - 3rd Quarter Interim Report Card Grades released at 5pm
• 03/12 - Juniors dismissed after Block 2 / Junior Ring Night Ceremony, 7pm
• 03/14 - Sports information and uniform measurements for incoming freshman- also, placement exam for incoming freshman who did not take the scholarship exam.
• 03/15 - Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade (9am Liturgy, Line up at 11am)
• 03/17 - Feast of St. Patrick's - School Closed
• 03/20 - 03/22 Preston Players Presents - Mamma Mia
• 03/23 - Compassion Connection Dance Marathon, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• 03/24 - Parent Association Meeting, 6:30pm
• 03/26 - Preston's College Fair, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
• 03/28 - Mother / Daughter Brunch at Marina del Rey, 11:00am - 3:00pm
• 03/30 - Junior Retreat

Preston High School

Asst. Principals: Mrs. Kelly Keane and Mr. Edgar Martinez

Main Office: Mrs. Casario and Mrs. Murphy

Email: amurphy@prestonhs.org
Website: www.Prestonhs.org
Location: 2780 Schurz Ave, Bronx, NY 10465 USA
Phone: (718) 863-9134

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrestonHS/

Twitter: @prestonpanthers