Panther Weekly

Looking Back - 50 years of Parkview. Parkview High School 1076-2026, Tradition, Pride, Success

We would like to welcome you to take a look back at 50 years of Parkview!

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!

Over the years, Parkview has developed a vibrant Fine Arts program, which prominently includes our chorus. In the last 50 years, our school has seen just three dedicated chorus teachers: Ms. Joyce Edwards, followed by Mr. Richard Magner, and currently, Mr. Gus Godbee.

Our chorus classes actively participate in numerous school events, host annual concerts, and just returned from a performance where they were invited to perform for the Gwinnett County principals and cluster superintendents.

If you’re eager to witness their talent, mark your calendars for their annual winter performance on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 PM, taking place at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain.

Students working on thank you cards for Lilburn police officers.

Police Officer Thank You Cards

Parkview National Technical Honor Society had their first grammar workshop for this semester. Members applied what they learned during the workshop presentation to create thank-you cards for the officers at our local Lilburn Police Department.

Snacks collected as a donation to thank the Lilburn Police Department

Police Officer Donations

National Technical Honor Society at Parkview had the honor to partner with our local Lilburn Police Department. Thank you to all of the NTHS members who participated in donating snacks and drinks for our hardworking officers. This success would not have been possible without your generosity and cooperation!

Georgia School Climate Survey – Family Survey:

The Georgia School Climate Survey is a state requirement that replaces the Georgia Health Survey. The survey is aligned with Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement and is designed to provide more actionable data for the district and school leaders to make schools a safer and more engaging place to learn. Additionally, our School Climate Star Rating is dependent upon the participation and completion rate of this survey.

The Family Survey is brief and centers around family engagement and communication and engagement ideas.

Please complete the Georgia School Climate – Family Survey and we welcome your feedback.

Parkview High School

Administrative Team

Parkview Soccer Tryouts will be held January 19-21 at the Big Orange Jungle.

Remember you must have your RankOne complete before tryouts.

Please Click Here to register for tryouts.

If you are planning on participating in Track & Field please fill out this registration form and talk to Coach Fisher in Rm. 8.242 if you have any questions. Our Laundry detergent fundraiser is in full swing, so get the information from Coach ASAP! All RankOne information must be complete before you can practice.

We’re thrilled to bring back one of Parkview’s most beloved traditions — the Miss Parkview Pageant! 🌟

Each participant must collect a minimum of $200 in sponsorships to qualify for a PTSA Scholarship. Your support will help us keep this amazing event alive for years to come and celebrate the talent, leadership, and pride of our Panthers! 💜🧡

Support your favorite contestant or contribute to the cause using the link below 👇
🔗 GiveBacks – Miss Parkview Pageant

Let’s show our Panther Pride and make this year’s pageant unforgettable! 🐾💫

Any student who missed the tennis tryout interest meeting in September should visit Coach Broome's Health Classroom, room 8.243, to obtain the necessary information for Rank One as soon as possible. Tennis tryouts are scheduled for January 26, right after school. All students must have a physical form on file, be academically eligible, and have a completed RankOne account.

Due to the recent reduction in SNAP benefits, we would like to share information for food resources within the Lilburn community. Please see the linked list: Lilburn Area Food Resource Guide

We would also like to encourage any family who may be experiencing a change in their employment or financial status to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch application online.

Free and Reduced Meal Application and Letter to Household - Gwinnett County Public Schools

If your family needs further support, please reach out to our School Social Worker, Ms. Camille Cheek via email at camille.cheek@gcpsk12.org.

From the Parkview High School Assessment Office:

We are preparing for Fall semester final exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Students with an excused absence who miss a final exam prior to December 19th should arrange a time with their teacher for a make up opportunity.

It is very important that students attend school during final exams. Students that miss final exams must have an excused and pre-arranged approved absence.

Fall Final Exam Schedules:

Tuesday, December 16th – 1st period
Wednesday, December 17th – 4th period & 2nd period
Thursday, December 18th – 5th period & 3rd period
Friday, December 19th – 6th period & 7th period

1st period – Final Exam Testing Block

7:15 AM – 9:20 AM

2nd period

9:27 AM – 10:00 AM

3rd period

10:07 AM – 10:40 AM

4th Period

10:47 AM – 11:37 AM

4A - 10:47 AM – 11:09 AM

4B - 11:15 AM – 11:37 AM

5th Period

11:44 AM – 12:34 PM

5A - 11:44 AM – 12:06 PM

5B - 12:12 PM – 12:34 PM

6th Period

12:41 PM – 1:31 PM

6A - 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B - 1:09 PM – 1:31 PM

7th Period

1:38 PM - 2:10 PM

Exam Block

7:15 AM – 9:25 AM

Break

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Exam Block

9:35 AM – 11:45 AM

From the Attendance Office

Dear Parkview Families,

We would like to inform you about the upcoming 1st semester final exams schedule. Please take note of the following important dates and details:

December 16th:

Students will take their 1st period final exam from 7:15 AM to 9:20 AM. There are no check out during this time.
After the exam, students will attend the rest of their classes, but the schedule will be modified.
This is still a traditional school day, and we encourage parents to support attendance so students can prepare for their remaining finals.

December 17th-19th:

We will follow a block schedule for final exams (two exams per day).
Students will take all final exams during the scheduled times based on the exam schedule.
Students will not be allowed to take any exams early.
Students who miss their finals before December 19th should arrange with their teachers to make them up. After December 19th, students with excused or approved absences will need to schedule their final exam make ups in early January.
Students will be released from school at 11:45 AM on these days. We appreciate families planning appointments for after this time.

Important Reminders:

There will be no check-outs from December 17th-19th.
Students who arrive late for exams will be admitted to class, but their exam time will remain as scheduled.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility and hope this information helps you plan accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Excuse Note Reminders

Parents, we appreciate your patience as the county shifts how excuse notes are turned in this year. We have just a few quick tips to make this process continue to be successful.

You must fill in one of the two sections:

Add a doctor's note or document
Write in your excuse in the "Note" box.
Excuse notes can't be reported until 24 hours after the absence.

Attendance office screen shot of where you enter attendance notes on ParentVUE app. Student name and class year at the top. Below it is written one of these portions must be filled out with arrows pointing to the note section and where you can click to upload an excuse note.

Student Check-ins/Checkouts:

Students arriving late must enter through the main front entrance. They should check in using the tablets and go directly to class.

All checkouts* must happen before 1:30 PM. No exceptions. This allows us to prepare for dismissal, thank you for your support.
If you know ahead of time your student needs to leave early, you may do the following:

Send a written note with student in the morning. Note must be received by the Attendance Office before 7:15 AM.
The note must include: Student’s first and last name, date and time of checkout, and parent phone number.
The attendance clerk will provide a pass to the student to leave at the designated time without the parent needing to come inside. The students can then checkout at the Attendance Office and meet their parents/guardian outside at the time listed.
Attendance clerks will verify all notes before releasing students. If they cannot reach a parent, the student will not be allowed to check out.

We encourage families to regularly check student attendance in ParentVue.

*Please remember, there are no checkouts during testing blocks

Take advantage of these opportunities to connect with college representatives right here on campus!

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 Theater

Take the ASVAB Test — a great opportunity to explore your strengths, career interests, and potential future paths!

✅ Sign up through your Advisement Class or the QR Code
⏰ Sign-up closes 24 hours before the event
💻 Bring your laptop fully charged!

For more information on Military or College visits visit our College and Career page or check your advisement class page!

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.

Letter to the Class of 2026 Students and Families

Common App and SchooLinks

Seniors applying to colleges through Common App will need to connect their Common App account and their SchooLinks account. Click here: https://parkviewhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/senior-counseling-information for directions.

College School Reports and Recommendations

If you need a School Report for any Common App college that is due January 1st you must connect your account with your SchooLinks account by December 5th.

If you need a counselor recommendation for any college application due in January, you will need to submit your “Counselor Recommendation Request Form” along with your Senior Resume/Brag Sheet by Friday, December 5, 2025.

Forms are available in the counseling office and on the counseling website: https://parkviewhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/senior-counseling-information

Click here to watch the video.

This is a reminder to care of your Senior Dues (which includes your cap and gown)! Scholastic Images, our cap and gown provider, is placing the Parkview order in January, so if you have not already done so, we need you to either pay for a package or reserve one today!

To ensure you receive a Cap & Gown that fits you, you MUST complete one of the following 2 options no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 31st. (Please disregard if you have already paid or reserved your Class of 2026 cap & gown package!)

1. Order your Cap & Gown Package now. The fee is at the lowest amount it will be for the remainder of the year, so take advantage and order your cap & gown today! A payment plan is available by ordering online ONLY and choosing the After Pay option at check out.

2. RESERVE your Cap & Gown Package now, pay LATER. If needed, you can RESERVE your cap & gown now and then come back to pay later.

** This is option is only available on PACKAGE A!

** Please note that while you are reserving your gown, you are NOT reserving the fee amount. Therefore, you will have to pay whatever the current amount is at the time you make payment. (i.e. any additional late fees)

** Choosing this option ensures that you will receive a Cap & Gown that fits you and it will be delivered with the rest of the class IF paid prior to Sunday, March 1st at 11:59pm.

** Late Fees are school specific and some begin on January 1st and the remainder on February 1st.

If you do not complete one of the 2 options, we are not able to guarantee your size, or that a gown will be available for you. All students planning to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must order a Cap & Gown Package.

Take care of this today by going to www.scholasticimages.com, then:

1. Choose your school

2. Click on the Cap & Tassel Icon

3. Pick your package (Reserve To Pay is only available on Package A)

4. Select Pay Now (there is an option for a payment plan through AfterPay on the next screen) OR Reserve Now & Pay Later

Contact Scholastic Images at 770-614-9353 with any questions.

Thank you very much and have a wonderful day!

We Appreciate You,

Meagan Castillo, Todd Sims, Carlos Castillo & the entire Scholastic Images Family

Scholastic Images | Co-Owner

Herff Jones Independent Sales Partner

www.scholasticimages.com | Google Profile | O: 770-614-9353 | C: 404-402-8036

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

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

*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.

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