Panther Weekly

This year we are excited to celebrate Parkview's 50th Anniversary. Over the school year, you may notice our clubs, athletics and activities all finding a way to join in the celebration. They may have alumni at their games, guest conductors at their concerts or 50th themed events.

In this section we will feature images and facts about Parkview's first 50 years!

Parkview's first senior class had 97* students

Parkview's class of 2026 has 751**.

*as pictured in the 1976-77 yearbook

**enrolled seniors

Big congratulations to our Cross Country Panthers on an amazing showing at the Gwinnett County Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Conyers! Varsity Boys took 7th, Varsity Girls placed 6th, JV Boys teams battled for 6th and 4th in their divisions, and our JV Girls DOMINATED with a 1st place finish! Way to go Panthers—hard work pays off!

Looking for clubs to join? Did you know that students who participate in extracurricular activities are 73% more likely to report a strong sense of belonging and academic satisfaction? They also tend to have higher GPAs, increased college enrollment, and lower absenteeism. The Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT) wants YOU to be involved at school. Although clubs are optional, their impact on you is immeasurable! Here is the completed list of clubs at Parkview and their Instagram handles for more information. Make sure to be involved in school activities and join clubs before it’s too late! Most clubs will close their registration by the end of this month!

See our clubs & activities and athletics pages for more information.

The Gwinnett County Public School board is gearing up for another calendar voting process. Keep an eye out for an email from the county, regarding future calendar choices.

E-SPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It is a one cent sales tax on purchases made in Gwinnett County. Click here for more information on E-SPLOST.

The Miss Parkview Pageant is BACK after more than 7 years! 🎉 This event is a phenomenal experience and an amazing way to prepare for real-world opportunities. Participants will receive a professional headshot, build confidence in interviews and public speaking, make new friends, and gain valuable skills for future success.

In addition, winners will earn real scholarships to go toward their education, while also supporting one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers that directly benefits our school community.

📌 Applications are available in the Attendance Office and must be submitted to Dr. Hamilton’s office in H Building by September 24th.

For questions, please contact @missparkviewpageant on Instagram. Don’t miss out on this exciting tradition!”

Do you sing, write poetry, draw, paint, sculpt, dance, write stories, play a musical instrument, love photography? ... Would you like to enter a school PTSA competition that could lead to state and even national recognition?
If you said, YES, then the REFLECTIONS competition is for YOU!

Click here for the entry form and more information: https://parkviewptsa.givebacks.com/w/Reflections2025

Submit Entries and Form by Friday, Oct. 24st to PKVWPTSAREFLECTIONS@GMAIL.COM

(must be submitted by a non-school email address to be received.)

Presented by: Dawn Albanese – GCPS Parent Mentor

This workshop is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary,

middle, and high school). “Families Engaging in Education” is a four-session workshop that

aims to nurture and develop families, by equipping them to positively support their child’s

academic journey.

Click here for workshop information.

Our School Librarian, Heidi Campbell, hosts group travels every summer. Sign up for an informational meeting to be held September 18 at 6:30pm: https://bit.ly/4fml6UE

Click the link of the trip you are interested in for updated info!

2026: Italy, Greece, & the Greek Isles (Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Ephesus (Turkey)

www.eftours.com/2623812ST

2027: South Africa including Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and Cape Town!

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2028: Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal!

www.eftours.com/2892783PA

Join Mrs.Duncan as we travel to Spain and Portugal this summer! Click below for more information or to register for the trip!

Spain and Portugal Trip

Please note that students will not be able to enter the building until 6:30am each day. If a student is dropped off at school prior to 6:30am, they will be unable to enter the building until 6:30am when the doors are unlocked and opened.

For the safety of our students, staff and all visitors on campus, please follow our procedures when driving on campus.

• Morning carpool is on both sides of campus. Afternoon carpool is only on the A building side of campus next to Camp Creek. Any parents picking up on the stadium side of campus will be asked to turn around. Please do not pull into student or teacher lots for student drop off or pick up.
• Students, please only park in your assigned spot, if you do not have a parking pass, please do not park on the Parkview campus.
• Please follow the instructions of all parking attendants and staff as they direct you through campus. We all are working to make this time run as smooth as possible.
• Please stop at all crosswalks and stop signs on campus. The county has installed speed bumps to help slow vehicles in danger areas.
• Please do not make a left when you are leaving campus during drop off or pick up. This causes traffic to back up both at the school and on Cole Dr. and it creates dangerous situations for buses and other vehicles traveling on Cole Dr.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment from the Main Office.

This can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment and your ADAP form from the Main Office.

These can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment/ADAP* Certificate and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

*We only have the ADAP for students who took Health in person at Parkview HS. If you took Health online/over the summer/or at another school, you will need to access and print your own ADAP Certificate on the DDS website. The Certificate of Enrollment is only valid for 30 days, please order accordingly.

• Urgent Messages can be delivered to the Attendance Office.
• The school does not accept flowers, balloons and other non-school items for delivery to students.
• If you deliver items left at home, we are not responsible for getting items to the student nor are we responsible for any loss or damage to the items. You must let your student know to pick them up from the cart in the vestibule.
• No outside food is allowed to be delivered except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES.

We are preparing for District Assessment Interim season. Students enrolled in the courses below will take a District Assessment Interim (midterm) as part of their grade.

District Assessments are developed to align to the Academic, Knowledge, and Skills (AKS) and GCPS instructional calendars in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. These assessments allow students to demonstrate what they know, understand, and are able to do and help teachers determine whether students are performing as expected or need additional support to be successful.

District Assessment Interim Testing Schedule:

• Friday, October 3rd: 9th, 10th, 11th grade Language Arts, AP Seminar, AP English Language and Composition

• Monday, October 6th: World History and U.S. History

• Tuesday, October 7th: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• Wednesday, October 8th: Algebra, Geometry, Accelerated Geometry, and Advanced Algebra

The District Assessment Interims will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

We ask that you speak to your student about the importance of Academic Honesty. We want to ensure that students complete their assessments with integrity by not using unauthorized technology or resources.

Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.

Thank you,

Panther Assessment Office

Located in the Pro Room

Wednesday, September 24th

6:00PM - 7:00PM

In this informal class, you will learn:

• How to help your students decide which colleges they will apply to
• What the colleges really want to see in your student's application
• How to maximize your student's potential for scholarships, grants, and other money

• How to attend a private university for a public college price
• Why procrastination can (and will most likely) cost a family thousands of dollars
• How to use the financial aid system to get your student a SCHOLARSHIP!! Even if you make good money
• We will provide a detailed timeline for success
• This class will use case studies to illustrate how families of all incomes received financial assistance to help cover the costs of a college education.
• You won't want to miss this if your student is in the top 25% of the class.

Click here to register

Come and join our PHS counselors for coffee! They will be available to speak with you about credits, online courses, college and career readiness and other topics. This is a walk in event, please check in at the vestibule and make your way up to the Theater Lobby. We can't wait to see you there!

Students are expected to be present and in class on time every day. Please take a moment to review our attendance procedures to stay informed.

Parents and Guardians will now be using our vestibule to complete the checkout process. Please be patient with us during this transition period.

Remember that you can send a note with students in the morning to the Attendance Office, with the students name, ID # and time they are checking out. Our Attendance Office will then contact you to confirm the checkout time and the student will be able to be released from class at that time. They can then sign themselves out. You will not have to enter the building.

If your student has been absent, you no longer will turn in a note to the attendance office. All notes must be uploaded in ParentVUE within 5 days of the absence or it will remain unexcused. Please don't upload notes for tardies. We will only process notes for late check-ins or absences, not for students who receive a tardy between class changes.
Visit this site for directions on reporting attendance through ParentVUE: Report Absences - Gwinnett County Public Schools

Date: September 24

• Who: Representative from the University of West Georgia

• Where: Theater Lobby

• Time: 10:10 am – 12:30 pm

• Important Details:

• Students must sign up via the advisement page.

• A pass is required to attend.

• Sign-up link: Click Here

Date: Monday, September 30

Time: 10:10 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Ms. Reyes' Classroom, Building B - Room # 11.116

Georgia Gwinnett College is coming to Parkview for a special Instant Decision Visit!
That means students who apply during the event will receive their admissions decision the same day — right on the spot!

✅ We’ll provide transcripts
✅ No application fee
✅ PARENTS ONLY are invited to attend and support their students

This is an incredible opportunity, especially for families experiencing the college process for the first time. Let's celebrate this exciting step together!

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Hello Everyone,

This year, we’re doing things a little differently when it comes to military visits! I’ve coordinated with representatives from four military branches to give you the opportunity to learn more about service, education benefits, and career opportunities.

📅 Weekly Military Visits Schedule
📍 Location: Cafeteria
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by during your lunch to ask questions, gather information, and explore your future options!

• Monday: U.S. Air Force

• Tuesday: U.S. Navy

• Wednesday: U.S. Marines

• Thursday: Army National Guard

• Friday: U.S. Army

Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with recruiters and get the answers you need!

For more information on Military or College visits visit our College and Career page!

Parkview Athletics would like to thank everyone that purchased an All Sport Pass. You can now look forward to enjoying games as a holder of the All-sports pass.

Just a reminder students should have already acquired their cards and their parents from the media center. Parents if you have not submitted your photo please send to shelly-ann.smart@gcpsk12. Only actual All-Sport pass will be accepted at games starting Sept 22.

Parkview's Class of 2026 will be the 50th graduating class! It is easy to keep up with all of the important senior detail if you follow the steps below. Have a great Senior Year!

• Please check the Parkview website throughout the year for Senior updates.
• If you are on social media, follow the senior account on Instagram @parkview.hs.seniors
• If you want to be included in the yearbook, make an appointment at Cady.com to schedule your senior portraits. The deadline to be included in the yearbook is November 25, 2025.

Senior Dues can be paid through Scholastic Images. Scholastic Images will be on campus once a month starting August 18th for orders and questions.

Scholasic Images will be on campus to meet with Seniors on September 8th at thier class meeting.

Purchase a Senior Ad today for the lowest price of the school year. Prices increase on Tuesday, September 30th. Final deadline to submit a Senior Ad for the yearbook is Monday, November 10th. Order today at Jostens.com.

Attention rising seniors: It's now time to book your senior portrait session! Book today at cady.com. Need help paying the sitting fee? If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you can obtain a voucher. Email sara.spring-kinsey@gcpsk.com for more information.

Senior T-shirts and hoodies will be on sale in the Cafeteria on October 15 and 17 during lunch periods. These are the only senior shirts with all of the 2026 graduates listed on the back!

Short sleeve T-shirts are orange and are priced at $20. Long sleeve T-shirts are blue and cost $25. Black hoodies are also available for $40.

We can accept the following forms of payment:

• Visa

• Mastercard

• American Express

• Discover

• Square

• Apple Pay

*Please note that times and dates of athletic events are subject to change. Please check the Parkview Athletics calendar on the Parkview website for updates. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

Parkview school calendar Parkview Club Information

Sept. 22

Scholastic Images @ During all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria
Scholastic Images will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods taking orders and answering questions about class rings, letter jackets, and senior dues (cap & gown packages).

Sept. 23

Superintendent Search @ 6-8pm

Location: Shiloh HS, 4210 Shiloh Rd #6147, Snellville, GA 30039

Click here for more information.

Sept. 23

JV @ 4:00pm

Varsity @ 6:00pm

Location: PHS Softball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

Sept. 23

Boys and Girls lacrosse meeting @ 6:45AM

Location: aux gym

Anyone interested in playing for the 2026 Spring season can attend, including past players that want to try out for this upcoming season. Doughnuts will be provided.

Sept. 24

UWG Visit @ 10:10am - 12:30 pm

Location: Theater Lobby

Students are required to sign up during their advisement period. Passes will be distributed Tuesday September 23.

Sept. 24

JV Softball @ 5:00pm

Location: Dacula HS, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019

Tickets on GoFan.co

Sept. 24

College Planning Class @ 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Location: Field House Pro Room

See the Counseling section for more info

Sept. 25

Varsity Softball @ 5:30pm

Location: Dacula HS, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019

Tickets on GoFan.co

Sept. 25

JV Football @ 6:00pm

Location: Collins Hill HS, 50 Taylor Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

Sept. 26

Varsity Football @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Black Out

Tickets on GoFan.co

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

A big thank you to everyone who has already joined PTSA! Your support helps our students, teachers, and school community thrive.

If you haven’t joined yet, now’s the time! Benefits include:

· Stay updated on school events

· Support student programs and teacher resources

· Strengthen our school community

Membership is open to all family members, and students.

Let’s reach our goal together and make this school year amazing!

Thank you,

Christina Nguyen

PTSA Membership Committee

To become a member and learn more about how you can volunteer, please email us at pkvwptsa@gmail.com

Membership link: https://jointotem.com/ga/lilburn/parkview-hs-ptsa

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can make this a fantastic year for our students!

The Parkview Band is having a Car Wash fundraiser!

Saturday September 20th

1:00 - 4:00pm

In the PHS Bus Lane

Wash only $20

Wash & Vacuum $30

Click here to purchase tickets click here!

Some pickleball experience required but all levels welcome!

Round robin followed by championship: guaranteed 4 games!

$25/ Person

9:00am-12:00pm

Doug Bowie Tennis Center

278 1st Avenue NW

Lilburn

email any questions to boosterclubparkviewtennis@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Saturday, October, 4th

10am - 5pm

Parkview HS Admin. Building

Every Purchase Benefits the Band Program!

For more information click here

Do you have a birthday coming up? Celebrate your birthday or another student or staff member with a special shoutout on the school's marquee for a $15 minimum donation. Proceeds benefit Parkview High School's Care Team and help our students in need. Shoutouts must be purchased at least 1 week before the birthday. https://www.successfund.com/bday/

If you want to just donate to the Care Team without the shoutout, just indicate that in the text box at checkout.