One month left and we are in the throes of testing season. Best of luck to all students taking AP and/or Keystone exams next week! Make sure you check the schedule and know where you need to be and when. Non test-takers need to report to school by 10:30 am for homeroom. Review all messages in Schoology for the most up-to-date information.
As the days get longer, it's time to focus on what's next. For our freshmen and sophomores, make sure you are completing your Naviance Career Tasks and keeping your grades up for your transcript. See your teachers for help!
Juniors, register for the SAT/ACT and start your college/career planning.Visit schools, make your Common App account, and talk to teachers about their processes for letters of recommendation. Organization is the key to navigating your senior year successfully! Note: Trade schools are also extremely competitive! If you are thinking about applying to Williamson, Thaddeus Stevens, or Penn College of Technology, look at their programs and make sure to complete the steps early. Electrical programs were on waitlists by November at several schools!
Seniors, please read the next section for graduation surveys and financial aid updates. Check Schoology and Mr. Roth's Newsletter for all the important dates!
A Huge Thank You to all who attended and presented at PHS's 2nd Annual College Information Night: An Evening with the Experts on April 30th! Those of you who asked about presentations from the breakout sessions can find all three of them on the Penncrest website here: College Information Night Presentations with individual presentations linked here:
- Financial Aid Presentation
- The Value of your Voice- The College Essay and Activities in Applications
- College Admissions Insights
Contact information for the presenters is available in each slide deck!
1) FREE SUMMER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
A week-long leadership development program that uses a state government simulation as the vehicle for instilling the principles of civic engagement, democracy, and patriotism in the rising senior students who attend.
Keystone Boys State (KBS) 2025 will be held at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA, from Sunday, June 15 to Saturday, June 21, 2025. Use this link for more information and to apply:
Keystone Girls State (KGS) 2025 will be held at Shippensburg University, from Sunday June 22 to Friday June 27, 2025. Use this link for more information and to apply:
Contact Ms. Allen with questions - Our local American Legion Post 93 is willing to cover the cost of the program for several Penncrest students.
2) INFORMATION SESSION FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SERVICE ACADEMIES - MAY 14TH
Members of Congress are able to nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
Congresswoman Scanlon's office will be hosting their first Service Academy Info Session for the Class of 2030 on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This session will help inform potential applicants and their families about what the nomination process entails and how they can put their best foot forward as they begin the process.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM (doors open)
Location: Folcroft Administration Building
Address: 799 East Ashland Avenue Folcroft, PA19032
Advanced Registration: Please register via our website or call our office at 610-626-2020.
3) PACAC’s ANNUAL MAIN LINE REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Registration linked below!
Main Line Regional College Fair
Villanova University; Radnor, PA
Wednesday, May 21st; 6:00-8:30 PM
