High Lites March 8, 2024

Congratulations to Luke Shanaman (Property Maintenance and Renovation/ 12th Grade) who was named this month's Student of the Month at NMTCC.

Exciting news: last night, the Perkiomen Valley Velocichapters team put up a valiant fight for three rounds in the annual MCIU Reading Olympics Tournament. This is our second year competing in the virtual competition after a bit of a hiatus. Over three rounds they earned 43 points which places them in the FIRST PLACE tier for the competition and earns them a blue ribbon. This was their goal for the competition after finishing in the second place tier last year. So, huge congratulations to: - Evan Kenny (captain) - Novalee Mills - Claire Mages - Cassie Bates - Hayden Brady CoAdvisors: Kelly Sorber and Leslie Lewis

Student age 17 or older are able to participate in the Blood Drive on Thursday, March 14th in the Auxiliary Gym. If you're 17 or older, sign up to donate a pint. Students can find the QR code in the hallways or sign up in their English class.

For questions, contact Mr. Lyons in Room 255.

NHS is sponsoring a used sneaker collection in our building. ANYONE in the building is welcome to donate! It will run from Feb 26th - March 25th. The box will be located outside of Ms. Schaeffer’s room (244). Donations must be sneakers or other athletic shoes (like cleats); NO non-athletic shoes (sandals, boots, etc.). They can be any size, condition, or brand but must be in complete pairs. A certain amount of money is donated for each pair based on condition. Proceeds benefit Harmony Retreat and Animal Rescue.

The 2024 Prom is being held on April 20th at the Sheraton in Valley Forge. Eligible juniors and seniors and their pre-approved dates will be able purchase tickets starting at the end of March. Guest forms and prom rules will be available soon. Students should pay attention to the daily announcements for additional information.

Mountain Biking is coming to PVSD! Interested in learning more about this club sport? There is an upcoming Informational Night this Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30 - 8:00PM at the Phoenixville Recreation Center (501 Franklin Ave., Phoenixville, PA). Please see the information below.

This past Saturday, the cast and crew of The Prom had the incredible experience to work with Tony-nominee - and original Emma Nolan in the Broadway production - Caitlin Kinnunen! Caitlin led a discussion about her nearly 20 year career on Broadway (she made her debut when she was just 16) and the path The Prom took to get to New York. She answered insightful questions from our cast then provided valuable character feedback and ideas after watching a handful of scenes and group numbers. It was an unforgettable afternoon! PV’s production of The Prom runs March 21-23 at Middle School East. All performances begin at 7:30, tickets are $10 and can be found here. It’s time to build a prom for everyone!

he Perkiomen Valley School District Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to recognize distinguished alumni, or others, whose outstanding athletic, professional, or civic endeavors have brought honor to Perkiomen Valley School District and serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame are now open! Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2024. We are excited to return this tradition here in Perkiomen Valley. We ask that you please follow the criteria on the website to make your nominations. Please click here to nominate.

The following procedure should be followed if a student becomes ill at school:

• Students are expected to report to the nurse’s suite if they are not feeling well. A parent/guardian will be called if the nurse determines the student is too ill to remain in school, has a temperature of 100.0F and above, or vomiting/diarrhea.

• A prearranged early dismissal by the student/ parent for illness is considered an early dismissal. Should a parent/guardian need to have a student dismissed from school before the regular time for special or urgent reasons, the parent/guardian should send a written request or email that includes the reason, date, time, and signature of a parent/guardian. Early dismissals will be recorded as class absences.

• The student must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medications (i.e. Tylenol or Advil), and 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school.

• Students are not allowed to be sent home in an Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.

• Students should receive their first dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) at 11 – 15 years of age. Additionally, 1 dose of MCV or a valid exemption is due by the first day of 12th grade.

• All students must have had the above vaccine (or valid exemption on file) or risk exclusion the first day of school.

Verification of a health/physical exam is a state requirement for 11th grade. This may be completed up to 1 year prior to the start of Junior year (7/1/22).

Please submit 11th grade physicals and immunization updates to Mrs. Cron (kcron@pvsd.org).

Verification of a physical exam is required for 11th grade. It may be completed up to 1 year prior to the start of Junior year (7/1/23). Please submit to Mrs. Torrence (Atorrence@pvsd.org).

*Please note, a dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) is recommended at age 16 years and a requirement for senior year. Please submit documentation when received.

March 26- Half day for students

March 27-April 1 No School

The 2024 College and Career Fair will be held on Thursday, March 21st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Competition Gym. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with college representatives, ask admissions questions and get all the information you will need as you start your college search. There will also be several businesses and career opportunities present as well. Bring your family and friends and your questions. Hope to see you there!!!!

Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Community Club of Collegeville Scholarship - $1,000 – Criteria – Any senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or better, demonstrated a positive presence during high school, with an emphasis on character and involvement, must be attending a two or four year accredited institution or technical school. Seniors will need to fill out the application and have two letters of recommendations from a high school teacher, counselor and/or administrator. The application is attached. Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Prettyman in the counseling center no later than March 22, 2024. Click here for application

Community Club of Collegeville Vocational Technical Scholarship Award - $1,000 – Criteria – Any senior who has attended North Montco Technical Career Center, maintained a 3.0 GPA or better, demonstrated a positive presence during high school, with an emphasis on character and involvement, must be attending a two or four year accredited institution or technical school. Seniors will need to fill out the application and have two letters of recommendations from a high school teacher, counselor and/or administrator. The application is attached. Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Prettyman in the counseling center no later than

March 22, 2024. Click here for application

Trooper Branden Sisca Foundation Scholarship - $2,500 - Criteria - Any Perkiomen Valley Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.3, commitment to community service, must be attending a 2-4 year accredited college. Seniors will need to fill out the application, need one letter of recommendation, a copy of their transcript and an essay indicating what community service means to them. The application is attached or see Mrs. Prettyman in the counseling center for an application. Completed applications must be emailed to info@siscafoundation.org by March 31, 2024. Click here for instructions and application.

The second and final part of the senior graduation project, a video narration of the Digital Portfolio, was due March 1. A drop box and more detailed information is located on the 2024 Digital Portfolio Google Classroom. Please contact Mrs. Kelley ( kakelley@pvsd.org) if you have any questions.

The Perkiomen Valley Student Loan Association provides financial aid for graduates of Perkiomen Valley High School to continue their education. The interest-free loans can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning and are repaid after the student has graduated or left school. More information and an application can be found:

https://sites.google.com/view/pvsla/home The fully completed application must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2024 (11:59 pm) to be considered.

Senior dues are now overdue. Students who have not paid the fee will not be able to purchase tickets to Prom this spring.

Each student is to pay $30 in Senior Dues prior to graduation. These dues help offset the costs of the cap and gown and diploma cover. The fee has been added to ParentVue. The due date for these dues is Feb 1, 2024. If you are paying any fees on ParentVue please note that you cannot do so using your phone.

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