Panther Weekly

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.

Bus stops are determined by the address that is on file at the school. You will only be able to ride the bus that is assigned to you at your address.

On the Parent Portal select the student you want to view
Click on "ParentVUE"
Click on "Student information"
There you will find the address of the assigned bus stop, the bus number for the AM and PM routes, and the estimated time of pickup and arrival

On the StudentVUE/ParentVUE app select the student who's information you would like to see
Click on "Student information"
There you will find the address of the assigned bus stop, the bus number for the AM and PM routes, and the estimated time of pickup and arrival

Buses are lined up with odd numbers on the outside and even numbers on the inside. #31-42 are on the far side of the lane behind the flagpole and #17 will be the last bus in line. Please go directly to your bus in the afternoon. Buses are on a schedule and because Parkview is their first pickup location, they leave Parkview promptly at 2:17 so they can stay on their schedule for the elementary and middle schools. Once thier doors are closed, students will not be admitted.

There are always staff at dissmissal to help direct students to their buses.

Parent Mentor: A Resource for Families

The Department of Special Education and Psychological services is fortunate to continue to have Ms. Dawn Albanese as our Parent Mentor. In this role, she supports schools and families of students with disabilities. As we start a new school year, we want to provide you with an overview of her role, as well as the schedule for the Parent Mentor Presents series for the year.

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: 2025/2026 “Parent Mentors Present” Meeting Schedule and overview of the role of the Parent Mentor

When: Support is offered throughout the year and trainings are offered various dates as indicated on the meeting schedule, 10:00 – 11:30 AM or 6:00 -7:30 PM

Where: Parent Mentor Presents Series- In-Person registration link for 10:00 AM session, as well as the virtual registration link for 6:00 PM session will be provided on each monthly meeting flyer, which will be distributed several weeks prior to each scheduled meeting.

Please use this link to access the parent letters

Parent Mentors Present: “Establishing a Positive Foundation for the New School Year”

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: Parent Mentors Present: “Establishing a Positive Foundation for the New School Year”

When: Thursday, August 21, 10:00 – 11:30 AM or 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00am session

Virtual registration link for 6:00 PM session

Scholastic Images Will Be On Campus August 18th

Visit Scholastic Images in the cafeteria if you are interested in purchasing a letter jacket, class ring, or need to pay senior dues. They will be on campus every month to answer questions and take orders during all lunches.

Are you interested in STEM? Want to make lava lamps, create binary bracelets, code your own game, and try other fun STEM activities? Join Girls Who Code! Come to our interesting meeting afterschool on Thursday, August 21st, in room G-1.116.

Clip art of Ms. Campbell holding a globe

Sign Up for an Informational Meeting

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!

www.eftours.com/2744276uz

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

www.eftours.com/2892783PA

Back to School orientation forms are now available in ParentSquare. Please click here to complete your student's orientation form before school starts.
Update your student's personal and emergency contact information online in the parent portal under my account.

If updating your student's address, you will need to submit an updated lease or mortgage statement along with a bill in ParentVUE or if you have a residency affidavit, please call the registrar for an appointment. For accepted documents please see the Required Documents section.

GCPS Transportation uses the address that is on file with the county to assign busses, so we must have your correct address on file. Bus Transportation information, including student bus numbers and estimated pick up and drop off times can be found in the ParentVUE or StudentVUE App under Student Info.
If you have moved and no longer live in the Parkview attendance district, please contact the school so your student can be withdrawn and enrolled in their new school.
If your student has specific medical needs, visit the clinic page on our website and review the medication policy. Email our clinic specialist Ms. Sonia Garcia, Sonia.Garcia@gcpsk12.org for any questions.
If your student is planning on eating school lunch, please make sure you have added funds to their School Nutrition Account through MyPayments Plus or please fill out the Free & Reduced lunch application.
If your student is planning on trying out for or joining any of our athletic teams please make sure to have all of the required documents uploaded and signed on Rank One. GCPS uses Rank One for physical forms and eligibility requirements. Click here for instructions on getting started with Rank One. Athletes need to have a current physical to try out/participate in any sport.

On Wednesday, October 22, all 10th and 11th grade students will take the take the PSAT/NMSQT® (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), an important step along their path to college. This test is provided for free to all 10th and 11th grade students in GCPS. All 10th and 11th grade students will automatically be registered for the exam.

Students in 9th grade can also participate by registering on MyPaymentsPlus and paying a $20 test registration fee.

The deadline to register is Friday, September 5, 2025!

Who: 9th grade student

What: PSAT/NMSQT

When: Wednesday, October 22nd

Where: Parkview High School

Fee: $20 – Register on MyPaymentsPlus – “Parkview HS PSAT 9th Graders ONLY”

Deadline: Friday, September 5th

College Board Accommodations:

All 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 22, 2025. Requests for testing accommodations are due on August 26th. If your student qualifies for testing accommodations and you would like to request them, please fill out this form:

https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf

Please submit all requests to Dr. Edwards (IEP) or Mr. Ellison (504). If you have any questions, please contact SSD Coordinators:

IEP / special education accommodations: amy.edwards@gcpsk12.org

504 accommodations: david.ellison@gcpsk12.org

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

Attendance is important for your success at school!

Students are expected to be at school and in class on time daily. Please remember that traffic around the school is heavy the first few weeks, so plan accordingly. Parkview High School follows Gwinnett County's Attendance Policy

Please review our attendance procedures here.

New Student Check-In Location

Students will now be checking in at the main entrance vestibule at the station on the left. All check-ins will remain unexcused until an excuse note is uploaded in ParentVUE. (Please see below)

New Student Check-Out Location

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 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.

New Absence/Tardy Note Procedure

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.

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to explore your future!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Parkview Cafeteria
👥 Who Should Attend: Juniors & Seniors

Over 50 colleges will be joining us to share information, answer questions, and help you plan your next steps after high school. Whether you're exploring options or narrowing down your list, this is your chance to connect directly with college representatives.

✅ Free to attend
✅ No registration required
✅ Bring your questions and curiosity!

Don't miss out on this valuable event—your college journey starts here!

Student section guidelines:

With the start of sports season our athletic department wants to make clear the expectation of students at our sporting events.

No noisemakers will be allowed to enter the facilities for athletic events. That includes but is not limited to megaphones, electric or normal, cowbells, horns, or any other object that is used to make noise.
No signs with pictures or derogatory words and phrases directed at players and the opposing team. This includes but is not limited too names and number of opposing players, the names of their girlfriends or boyfriends, etc.
No profanity will be tolerated at any time.
Failure to follow the guidelines will result in removal from the event.

It is the expectation of the school administration that we represent Parkview with class and good sportsmanship. We can’t control the behavior of others, but we are responsible for our own.

Football Spirit Nights

8/8 Stephenson Orange Out

8/15 North Paulding White Out

8/29 West Forsyth Gold Out

9/5 Collins Hill Jersey Out

9/12 Berkmar Hawaiian Out

9/19 North Gwinnett Country Out

9/26 Brookwood Black Out

10/3 Norcross USA Out

10/17 Duluth Pink Out

10/24 Peachtree Ridge Neon Out

10/31 Meadowcreek Minion Out

All Sports Pass

Hello Panther Families!

We are offering the first annual Parkview High School All Sports passes for students and adults for the 2025-2026 school year.
This pass will be good for admission to all Parkview High School home games (excluding GHSA playoffs/tournaments) through May 20, 2026.

Passes will be on sale at MyPaymentsPlus from July 7 through - August 29.

Student passes are $89 and adult passes are $99.

These items are non-transferrable and will include the name and photo of the passholder.

Students can show a receipt from MyPaymentsPlus and have their pass photos taken in the Media Center once school starts.
Parents will email shelly-ann.smart@gcpsk12.org a copy of their receipt and a passport-style photo, and their student will be able to pick the pass up for them.

All Sports Pass Pickup

Students can take pictures and pick up parents passes from the Media Center starting Monday, August 11.
If attending a sporting event prior to Monday, your name will be on the pass list and you must show your ID.

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.

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.

*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

Friends of Parkview Meeting

Aug. 11

Friends of PHS @ 2:10-2:45pm

Location: PHS Library

If you are BRAND NEW to the Parkview cluster, please come to a Friends of PHS meeting. This club is ONLY for new students until September! See Mrs. Campbell in the Library for more info!

JV & Varsity Softball vs. Loganville

Aug. 11

JV Softball @ 4:00pm

Varsity Softball @ 6:00pm

Location: Loganville HS, 100 Trident Trail, Loganville, GA 30052

Tickets on GoFan.co

Pokemon-Go Club Meeting

August 12

Parkview's Pokemon-Go Club @ Directly after school

Location: Ms. Dann's Room # 12.223-A

Whether you are a Pokey-master or you have just downloaded the APP, join us for our first meeting. We will learn the ropes and then set out to "Catch them all". Can't make it? Join the Google Classroom using the QR Code outside room 12.223.

Aug. 12

Model U.N. @ Directly after school

Location: Ms. Diamond's Room # 10.129-C

Are you interested in debate and being able to present your ideas to others? Do you like having while solving real world problems? Join Model U.N.! Don't miss our first meeting of the year.

National English Honor Society Interest Meeting

August 12

NEHS @ 2:15pm

Location: Mrs. Klinect's room # 10.102-C

Juniors and Seniors only please join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Parkview TSA, Technology Student Asscociation

Technology Student Association Interest Meeting

Aug. 12

TSA @ 2:15 - 3:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

Are you interested in STEM, community service, leadership opportunities, and fun competitions in engineering, coding, design, public speaking, robotics, and more, then attend the Technology Student Association’s interest meeting. See you there!

German Club Meeting

Aug. 12

German Club @ 2:25-3:15pm

Location: Room 12.131-A

Are you ready to play Lotto? Come to German Club's first meeting, there will be prizes for the winner of each round! All are welcome!

Parkview JV & Varsity Softball vs. Norcross

Aug. 12

JV Softball @ 4:00pm

Varsity Softball @ 6:00pm

Location: PHS Softball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

Varsity Volleyball vs Grayson

Aug. 12

Varsity @ 5pm

Location: Grayson HS, 50 Hope Hollow Rd, Loganville, GA 30052

Tickets on GoFan.co

Mock Trial Interest Meeting

Aug. 13

Mock Trial @ Directly after school

Location: Chorus Room # 3.130 E/F

Are you interested in law, acting, or want to improve your public speaking skills? Then you should join Mock Trial! Our interest meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, after school. We hope to see you there!

9th & JV Volleyball vs Dacula & North Gwinnett

Aug. 13

vs Dacula @ 5:00pm

vs. North Gwinnett @ 6:00pm

Location: North Gwinnett HS, 20 Level Creek Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

Girls Basketball Interest Meeting

Aug. 14

Girls Basketball Meeting @ 6:50am

Location: Room # 10.105-C

Any newcomers to Parkview H. S interested in playing girls' basketball this year, please come to this informational meeting.

DECA Interest Meeting

Aug. 14

DECA Interest Meeting @ 2:30-3:00pm

Location: PHS Theater

Are you interested in an organization dedicated to business, marketing, community service, field trips and travel? All interested students should attend for more information, games and snacks. See you there!