Panther Weekly

March is Theatre In Our Schools month, a time when we celebrate and raise awareness of the power of #TheatreInOurSchools to develop well-rounded, empathetic, and thoughtful leaders. It a time when thousands of students, educators, and supporters join in grassroots campaigns that highlight how participation in school theatre programs helps students develop critical skills that will benefit them in their future careers regardless of whether they pursue arts after graduation. Exciting news is that last year our very own Gov. Kemp signed a proclamation declaring Georgia support and recognition of the importance of Arts Education.

Follow us on Instagram @parkviewperformingarts for 31 Days of Facts

Please congratulate the following students for their participation in band & orchestra All-State this past weekend in Athens. This honor is well deserved!

Ian Dosani - Tuba

Terrick Jones - Clarinet

Zaid Jaquez-Navarrete - Trombone

Lucas Liwosz - percussion

Valen Giedd - percussion

Teresa Truong - string bass

Last week, the Parkview Orchestras performed in the Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) and all Classes received the highest rating of Superior! Congratulations to the Parkview Orchestra Department lead by Mr. Scott Hague! If you are interested in listening to a sample performance click here for a link to the Chamber Orchestra performance.

Parkview Track and Field hosted the 17th annual need for speed on Friday, February 27.

Team Results and Highlights

The girls secured 2nd place, while the boys proudly claimed 1st place! Here are the standout performances:

Jocelyn Giles - 2nd in the 60-meter hurdles
Tamiya Swinson - 2nd in the 60-Meter Dash
Relay team of Brant Williams, Kevin Caldwell, Brandon Paris, and Mykalen Minor - 3rd in the 800 Meter Sprint Relay
Jeremiah Roberts - 1st in the 100 Meter Dash
Relay team of Aniyah Wheeler, Aungelique Stuart, Farren F, Aalmari Hull - 2nd in the 4x200-Meter Relay
Mykalen Minor - 1st in the 300 Meter Dash, setting a new school record with a time of 35.05
Caroline Bold - 2nd in the 800-Meter Run
Liam Ellison - 2nd in Pole Vault
Kayden Campbell - 2nd in Pole Vault
Piper Atwood - 1st in Pole Vault, breaking her previous record with an 11'2" vault
Caleb Johnson - 2nd in High Jump
Carrigan Summerour - 3rd in Shot Put

Congratulations to all the athletes on their impressive performances!

Track and Field hosted the All Comers #3 Meet on March 5, the boys finished 3rd and the girls finished 2nd overall.

Outstanding Performers

The top achievers in the recent event include:

Pria Patel, Meron Debebe, Katie Esties, Autumn Johnson - 2nd Place in the 4x800 Relay
Tamiya Swinson - 1st in the 100-Meter Dash & 200-Meter Dash
Laila Peete, Aniya Wheeler, Amari Hull, Aungelique Stuart - 3rd in the 4x200 Meter Relay
Brant Williams, Branden Stafford, Jeremiah Roberts, Brandon Paris - 1st in the 4x200 Meter Relay
Brant Williams, Jeremiah Roberts, Brandon Paris, Jerold Smart - 2nd in the 4x100 Meter Relay
Jackson Terry - 1st in the 400 Meters
Branden Stafford - 2nd in the 400 Meters
Jayda Clark - 2nd in the 300-Meter Hurdles
Yessenia Alvarz-Escobar - 1st in the 800-Meter Run
Mykalen Minor - 1st in the 200 Meters
Joan Nugent & Taylor Seymour - 1st & 2nd in the 3200-Meter Run
Arthur Bombard - 2nd in the 3200-Meter Run
Piper Atwood, Kayden Campbell, & Lily Benefield - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in Pole Vault, with Piper setting a new school record at 11’5”
Liam Ellison and Brodie Jones - 1st and 3rd in Pole Vault
Caleb Johnson - 2nd in High Jump
Carrigan Summerour - 1st in Girls Shot Put
Jordyn Evans - 1st in High Jump

Congratulations to all the point scorers!

The Parkview Lady Panthers defeated the Duluth wildcats last night ( March 4) 9-6. Led in scoring with a hat trick by Carly Rutherford, the Panthers also saw each of the triplet Rucker sisters, Emory, Ryan and Sydney each notch goals. Super 6 middie Sophia Berryman also contributed 2. Parkview also had a strong night in goal by Emily De Leon with 7 saves. Parkview is back in action Thursday night at Grayson.

The Parkview boys' golf team defeated Norcross at St. Marlo CC 174-176. Greg Hart led the Panthers with a 38 (+2), while Avery Brown, Brad Schreck, and Danny Haussig scored for the team. The Parkview girls' golf team defeated Norcross by 3 strokes as well. Leading the way were Ava Landry, Kiley Wade, and Pernilla Barrera-Weinert. Please congratulate all of these golfers.

Congratulations to Our Undefeated Boys' Varsity Tennis Team!

We're thrilled to announce that the boys' varsity tennis team has improved their record to 3-0 after a stunning 5-0 victory against the George Walton Bulldogs. The victorious Panthers include: Nathaniel White, Jahwid Haque, Dominik Hroneck, Brian Nguyen, Nico Williams, Xavier Osei, Jackson Synder.

Varsity Teams Triumph Over Berkmar

Both the varsity girls and boys' tennis teams celebrated a successful start to the region by defeating Berkmar. The boys remain undefeated with an impressive 4-0 record, while the girls secured a 4-1 victory. Congratulations to our winning Panthers: Annabel Li, Sophia Lin, Ella McCoy, Ella Yang, Lora Cohen, Coco Boatin, Dom Hroneck, Nathaniel White, Nico Williams, Brian Nguyen, Jahwid Haque, Xavier Osei, Trace Wood.

Victory Against Duluth

In our home opener for the region on March 5, the girls' and boys' varsity tennis teams triumphed over Duluth with a score of 4-1. The boys continue their undefeated streak! The winning Panthers include: Trace Wood, Dominik Hroneck, Nico Williams, Brian Nguyen, Xavier Osei, Jahwid Haque, Annabel Li, Ella Yang, Ella McCoy, Coco Boatin, Kosi Okoli, Sophia Lin.

The girls' soccer team found a way to win their game last night against Chamblee 3-2. After falling behind 2-0 inside the first 20 minutes of the game, the Lady Panthers never quit, finding the game-winning goal in the last two minutes of the game from freshman Jael Coryell. Senior Anna Braziunas had two goals and the game-winning assist to Coryell. Eva Serna also contributed an assist in the win. The girls improved to 4-1-1 as we begin region play this Friday at home, against North Gwinnett, currently ranked in the top ten in 6A.

Our boys soccer team defeated Chamblee with a score of 2-0 last night. Our goal scorers were senior captain, Paul McDonald, and senior Abdullah Almuqbil provided the cross that resulted in a Chamblee own goal. Paul McDonald was named man of the match. We begin region play at home on Friday vs North Gwinnett.

As Muslim families in Gwinnett and around the world prepare for Ramadan, we want to share important information to support your students during this time.

If your student is fasting and does not want to be in the cafeteria during their scheduled lunch, they are welcome to spend their lunch time in the Media Center. Students will need to sign in to the Media Center for attendance purposes.

Students who wish to pray during the day can contact their Administrators Office to request a space for daily prayer. The school will provide a quiet, private space to accommodate these requests.

Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Want to see your work in print? Parkview’s Literary Magazine is now accepting submissions! Whether it’s poetry, pictures of your artwork, short stories, or anything in between – we want to showcase your creativity!

Send in your best pieces to the literary magazine submission via the QR codes around the school and the announcements in the cafeteria, or bring them to Mr. Westbrook’s room, 10.109. Don't miss your chance to be part of the next issue!

The deadline is no later than the end of February, so get your submissions in soon!

Parkview Prom 2026 - The Golden Gala - April 18, 2026

Venue Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center,

800 Spring Street, N.W.,

Atlanta, GA 30308

Time: 7:30-11:00 PM

Tickets: Tickets are available at GoFan.co

Ticket cost February 15th until March 31st = $85
Ticket cost April 1st until April 18th= $100
The deadline to purchase a prom ticket or guest ticket is 5pm Saturday, April 18th

Parkview juniors and seniors can purchase ONE guest ticket.

The guest must be in high school or 20 years of age or younger.
The guest must arrive and leave at the same time as the Parkview High School student.
The guest must follow all GCPS / Parkview High School rules.
The guest must show a picture ID (drivers license / student ID or StudentVUE app is acceptable).

Please email Dr. Hamilton @ carla.hamilton@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

Office location: H-Building Room 4.223

Purchase Tickets Here

Summer Health & PE will be offered online through PHS Community School

Does your student need to free up his or her schedule to allow for band, theater, chorus, strings, or athletics? If you answered yes, then you should consider allowing your student to take Health and Personal Fitness (PE) during the Summer of 2026 through the Parkview Community School located at Parkview High School.

Registration opens March 2, 2026.
The fee is $250.00 per class.

Classes will meet virtually, M-TH Wednesday, May 27th – June 24th.
Payment Deadline: Monday, May 18th. Trickum MS and Parkview HS students will make payment through MyPaymentsPlus. Look in the category of “Community Schools”.
The Summer Health-PE Registration must also be completed on MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) and sent to the Community School. *** Be sure to sign-up for the Parkview course, NOT the Gwinnett Online Course. Registration for the Parkview course will not open in MPP until March 2nd .
Non-Trickum/Parkview students may pay by credit card in the Community School. Payments and registration forms must be received by Monday, May 18.

On Thursday, March 19th all 11th grade students will take the SAT. Scores from the SAT give insights into each student’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

This spring the SAT will be administered in a digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Students will take the SAT on Thursday, March 19th using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

SAT School Day Testing Day Schedule:

SAT Testing Block: 7:15 AM – 10:45 AM

4th Period: 10:51 AM – 11:40AM

4A: 10:51 AM – 11:13 AM

4B: 11:18 AM – 11:40 AM

5th Period: 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM

5A: 11:46 AM – 12:08 PM

5B: 12:13 PM - 12:35 PM

6th Period: 12:41 PM – 1:30 PM

6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B: 1:08 PM – 1:30 PM

7th Period: 1:36 PM - 2:10 PM

The SAT School Day will be given online. Student must bring their Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

If taking the SAT, please be sure to arrive to school on time.

On Thursday, March 19th all students enrolled in a 9th grade Lit & Comp I class will take Gwinnett Writes.

Gwinnett Writes is administered once a year during third quarter as a language arts assessment. For the test, students will write an informative or argumentative response to a Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies topic. The choice of topic will be made by the student prior to starting the test.

Students will take the Gwinnett Writes on Thursday, March 19th using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

Gwinnett Writes Testing Day Schedule:

SAT Testing Block: 7:15 AM – 10:45 AM

4th Period: 10:51 AM – 11:40AM

4A: 10:51 AM – 11:13 AM

4B: 11:18 AM – 11:40 AM

5th Period: 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM

5A: 11:46 AM – 12:08 PM

5B: 12:13 PM - 12:35 PM

6th Period: 12:41 PM – 1:30 PM

6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B: 1:08 PM – 1:30 PM

7th Period: 1:36 PM - 2:10 PM

Gwinnett Writes will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and their charger.

If taking Gwinnett Writes, please be sure to arrive to school on time.

From the Attendance Office

On Thursday, March 19th, all 11th-grade students will take the SAT, and all students enrolled in a 9th grade Literature & Composition I class will take Gwinnett Writes. Parkview High School will follow an adjusted schedule on this day, with testing concluding at 10:45 AM. To ensure an uninterrupted testing environment, checkouts will not be allowed during testing.

Prearranged Checkouts (Non‑Testing Students Only)

If a student needs to check out, please follow the prearranged checkout process:

Send a written note with your student in the morning. Notes must be received by the Attendance Office before 7:15 AM-no exceptions.
The note must include: Student’s first and last name, date and time of checkout, and parent phone number.
The attendance clerk will issue the student a pass to leave at the designated time. Parents will not need to come inside. Students may then check out through 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.

*This checkout process does not apply to students who are testing.

Late Arrivals: Students are expected to arrive on time as usual. However, if an SAT-registered student arrives after testing begins, they will not be permitted to test and will be relocated. Please note: Students will not have 1st, 2nd or 3rd period on this day.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility and hope this information helps you plan accordingly.

There have been some eligibility updates regarding the Dual Enrollment program, please see the PHS DE website for more information: https://parkviewhs.gcpsk12.org/academics/college-credit-options/dual-enrollment.

If you missed the virtual parent meeting on February 5th, check check with your students counselor for a pdf of the slideshow

Juniors will need to meet (sometime during 2nd semester) with their counselors to review their credits. (Counselors will call them in or they can schedule an appointment.) If a parent wants to join their student in this meeting, then they may schedule an appointment to meet with the counselor and their student. Parental participation is optional. To make an appt, parents should email their student’s counselor (preferred) or call the Counseling Office at 770-806-3795. Parents can start booking appts AFTER Feb. 17th.

Juniors, it's time to order your Class of 2027 Jersey!

Order now through March 8!

Click here to purchase.

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

Attention Seniors

If you need a Mid-Year report (first semester grades) sent to a college you must inform your assigned School Counselor. This is not automatically sent. Please contact your assigned counselor for questions.

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 for more information.

College School Reports and Recommendations

If you need a counselor recommendation for any college application, you will need to submit your "Counselor Recommendation Request Form” along with your Senior Resume/Brag Sheet at least 2 weeks before the due date.

Forms are available in the counseling office and on the counseling website.

Click here to watch the video.

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

Graduation will be here before you know it. It’s time to celebrate your hard work and share the big news with friends and family. This year’s official announcements feature the Parkview school crest and custom personalization—just like collegiate announcements.

🎓 How to Order:

Order Online Now: www.scholasticimages.com
Digital Flyer: Check out the attached flyer for package details.
QR Code: Use the QR code on the flyer to jump straight to the shop.

📦 Key Details:

Customization: Announcements are personalized with your full name.
Convenience: Order packages are pre-built for easy shopping, or you can add individual items.
Shipping: All orders ship directly to your home with tracking provided.

Don't wait—order today to ensure your announcements arrive in plenty of time for graduation season. We are so proud of you, Class of 2026!

Thank you very much and have a wonderful day!

We Appreciate You,

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Juniors & Seniors — Don’t Miss These Opportunities!

Parkview will be hosting several college representatives this month. These visits are a great way to learn about college options, admissions, and campus life.

🏫 Georgia Gwinnett College Instant Decision Day

🗓 Wednesday, March 18

🕒 10:15 AM - 1:15 PM
📍 Parkview High School, Building B - Room 11.116 (Ms. Reyes' Room)
SENIORS ONLY
Get an Instant Decision for admission to Georgia Gwinnett College!
Transcripts will be provided, so bring your questions and complete your application with assistance from GGC staff.

Click here to register.

🏫 Kennesaw State University Instant Decision Day

🗓 Tuesday, March 24

🕒 ALL Advisement Periods
📍 Parkview High School, Building B - Room 11.116 (Ms. Reyes' Room)
SENIORS ONLY
Kennesaw State University representatives will be available for Instant Decisions!
Don’t forget to bring your transcript and any questions about KSU’s admissions process.

Click here to register.

If you are in need of tutoring click here for a list of Academic Resources!

*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 or check the club calendar.

Parkview school calendar Parkview Club Information

Varsity Golf Girls vs Sekinger - Seckinger Cup

Mar. 9

Varsity Golf Girls @ 1:00pm

Location: TPC Sugarloaf Country Club, 2595 Sugarloaf Club Dr, Duluth, GA 30097

JV Tennis vs Mountain View

Mar. 9

JV Tennis @ 3:00

Location: Mountain View HS, 2351 Sunny Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

March 9- March 15 March 9- March 15

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month! March is Theatre in Our Schools Month!

Parkview Students Perform at All-State Parkview Students Perform at All-State

Parkview Orchestra Takes Top Honors at LGPE Parkview Orchestra Takes Top Honors at LGPE

Track and Field Has a Big Week Track and Field Has a Big Week

Parkview Track and Field hosted the 17th annual need for speed on Friday, February 27.

Track and Field hosted the All Comers #3 Meet on March 5, the boys finished 3rd and the girls finished 2nd overall.

Girls Lacrosse Get Ahead Girls Lacrosse Get Ahead

Boys Golf Defeats Norcross Boys Golf Defeats Norcross

Boys Varsity Tennis are Still Undedefeated Boys Varsity Tennis are Still Undedefeated

Varsity Soccer Comes Out on Top Varsity Soccer Comes Out on Top

Important Information Regarding Ramadan Important Information Regarding Ramadan

Parkview Literary Magazine is Accepting Submissions Parkview Literary Magazine is Accepting Submissions

Parkview Prom 2026 - The Golden Gala - April 18, 2026

Parkview Community School Summer Health and Personal Fitness (PE) Parkview Community School Summer Health and Personal Fitness (PE)

Summer Health & PE will be offered online through PHS Community School

SAT School Day SAT School Day

Gwinnett Writes Test Day Gwinnett Writes Test Day

From the Attendance Office

Dual Enrollment Updates Dual Enrollment Updates

Attention Parents of the Graduating Class of 2027: Attention Parents of the Graduating Class of 2027:

Junior Appointments Junior Appointments

Juniors - It's Time to Order Your Senior Jersey Juniors - It's Time to Order Your Senior Jersey

Senior Information Senior Information

Senior Info from your Counselors Senior Info from your Counselors

Attention Seniors

Did You Miss the Senior Parent Meeting? Did You Miss the Senior Parent Meeting?

Senior Dues Senior Dues

Juniors & Seniors — Don’t Miss These Opportunities!

🏫 Georgia Gwinnett College Instant Decision Day

🏫 Kennesaw State University Instant Decision Day

The Week at a Glance The Week at a Glance

Varsity Golf Girls vs Sekinger - Seckinger Cup

JV Tennis vs Mountain View

Varsity Tennis vs Lakeside

Varsity Lacrosse vs Decatur

JV Soccer vs Duluth

Varsity Baseball vs Peachtree Ridge

Varsity Boys Golf - Bethlehem

9th Grade & JV Baseball vs Duluth

Varsity Tennis vs North Gwinnett

Varsity Soccer vs Duluth

Dual Enrollment Mandatory Info Session

Varsity Tennis vs Bethlehem

Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs Mill Creek

Track & Field - All Comers Meet 4

9th Grade & JV Baseball vs Mountain View

Varsity Tennis vs Norcross

JV Soccer vs Meadowcreek

Digital Learning Day

Track & Field - 17th Annual Big Orange Relays

Varsity Baseball vs Norcross

Varsity Soccer vs Meadowcreek

Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Gainesville

9th Grade & JV vs Marist & JV vs Redan

Club Meetings

Birthday Shoutouts Birthday Shoutouts

Sponsored by the PHS Care Team

Parkview PTSA Parkview PTSA