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!

As Homecoming week draws near, we take a moment to celebrate our school's history with the pep rally and the spirit it embodies. The inaugural pep rally at Parkview took place during the 1976 football season, and its format and purpose have remained unchanged over the past 50 years. Students and staff alike have been energized by the cheerleaders' performances and the band’s music, while faculty engaged in games, bringing laughter and encouragement from the students. There's always an unmistakable surge of school spirit in the air.

Initially hosted in the gym (now known as the AUX Gym), pep rallies have since moved to the Main Gym, and occasionally take place in the stadium. Parkview boasts a rich tradition of celebrating Panther Pride, most prominently seen during the 1990s and early 2000s when the school proudly secured 33 state championships between 1990 and 2005.

We eagerly anticipate the upcoming Homecoming Spirit Week, culminating on Friday with the continuation of our cherished Pep Rally, the football game, and dance.

Monday, October 13 - Last Day of Fall Break - Enjoy your last day of Break!

Tuesday, October 14 - Rhyme Without a Reason - Who needs a reason?... Traffic Cone/Microphone - Ref/Chef, there are so many possibilities.

Wednesday, October 15 - Character Day - Book Character, Movie Character...who will you be?

Thursday, October 16 - Throwback Thursday - Throwback to a different era

Friday, October 17 - Parkview Spirit - Wear your orange for the 7th period Pep Rally in the Stadium! Then come to the Homecoming Game vs. Duluth at 7:00PM

Saturday, October 18 - Homecoming Dance -7-10PM Tickets on GoFan.co

Nine Parkview High School students have been named as commended students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. These students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Congrats to Ali Ahmed, Owen Breiding, Keith Eplett, Karla Frankova, Layla Harris, Dileep Kunnath, Mayli Meck, Sanvi Patel, and Madelyn Pham.

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court

Class of 2029

Kaelyn Lockett and Timothy Jones

Class of 2028

Macy McCormick and Jaret Seitz

Class of 2027

Layla Smith and RJ Meyers

Class of 2026

Sariyah Lowe, Kemora Glenn, Ella Nguyen,

Ryan Tu, Brandon Acosta and Duante McDaniel

Homecoming court will be recognized on October 17 during the pep rally and again during halftime at the football game.

Parkview TSA competed at the Georgia TSA Technology Day in Perry, GA, October 6, 2025 . Members spent the day at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center, submitting projects they had been building and refining since September and participating in exciting on-site events, such as Flight Endurance and Robotic Rover. Our teams placed in the top ten for nine out of twelve events, with all placements above sixth place! This is the best performance Parkview TSA has had at Tech Day, so we’re extremely proud to recognize and celebrate our members’ hard work and success!

1st Places:

Architecture Design - Nataly Lopez (12), Nathan Tran (11), and Rakebe Ayalew (11) designed a modern library space that utilizes light to enhance atmosphere, usability, and sustainability.

Manufacturing Prototype - Jaden Ha (12), Ali Ahmed (12), Zuhayr Mohammed (12), and Pushpa Rai (11) designed and constructed a mechanical coin bank product using additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques, including laser cutting technology and 3D printing.

Structural Design - Ali Ahmed (12), Jason Schaefer (11), and Yoshi Hayashi (12) designed and built a cardboard tower that could withstand up to 25 lbs at its highest point without major stress or failure. They documented their engineering process through a detailed portfolio consisting of initial ideas, iterations, sketches, and prototypes.

3rd Place:

Bioengineering Challenge - Brandon Pham (11), TK Nguyen (11), John Pham (11), and Nathan Le (11) designed and created a fishing lure that mimics the characteristics of natural fish prey.

4th Places:

Bioengineering Challenge - Gabriel McDonald (11)

Gravity Car - Megan Chang (11) created a car, powered solely by the falling mass of a soda can, that travels 13 feet in the fastest time.

5th Places:

Bioengineering Challenge - Emnet Tesfaye (11), Amaya Kedir (11), Vivian Nguyen (11), Nataly Lopez (12), and Megan Chang (11)

Promotional Design - Nataly Lopez (12) designed a poster to promote our school’s

STEM/Engineering offerings, including our Engineering Pathway and TSA chapter.

6th Place:

Robotics - Jaden Ha (12), Zuhayr Mohammed (12), and Natty Demissie (11) designed and built a robotic rover that navigated an obstacle course, delivered a payload, and returned to the starting point in the shortest time.

Congrats to Parkview Cross Country on a great weekend at the Asics Invitational in Fairburn! The Varsity Girls finished an impressive 4th out of 46 teams, led by Caroline Bold, who took 2nd place overall! Both men's teams ran strong in the elite championship series, and 25 Panthers set new personal bests. Way to go, Panthers!

Parkview DECA was excited to kick off the competitive season with the Georgia DECA Six Flags Fall Rally last Wednesday, October 1st! Chapters from across the state of Georgia, including 32 students from Parkview, got together to learn, bond, and have fun at the Six Flags theme park. Those who attended the event participated in leadership stations to learn more about the exciting opportunities DECA has to offer and were able to prove their knowledge by taking the Statesman exam and participating in other competitions.

Statesman Exam Winners: The following students earned a 90% or higher and earned the title of “Georgia DECA Statesman”: Joesiana Atkinson, Mehrin Charania, Anupoma Deb, Meron Debebe, Ziyaan Hirani, Sania Pirani, Rumin Jiwani, Laila Knox, Lea Knox, Dileep Kunnath, Emily Li, Jara Mitra, Amaan Narsindhani, Anaya Nelson, Chelsea Nguyen, Ayaan Panjwani, Kavan Patel, Aaryan Patel, Rahil Poonawala, Aarish Vegdani

Theme Speech: 1st Place - Sania Pirani and Chelsea Nguyen - Scored 100%

It’s not too late to join! Membership dues are still open on MyPaymentsPlus until October 31st. The next chapter meeting will be October 16th, with the MDA-Muscular Dystrophy Association- fundraiser happening afterwards. Pie and officer or advisor in the face – members and non-members welcome!

Our 9th Grade 3DE Marketing students recently had an incredible opportunity to visit Metro Power, gaining firsthand insight into the world of industry and business. This site visit was more than just a tour—it was an immersive experience filled with hands-on training and real-world applications of their marketing principles.

The students benefited from expert coaching by Metro Power professionals, who provided invaluable guidance and shared practical knowledge that brought classroom concepts to life. This experience allowed our freshmen to not only observe but actively engage in meaningful learning activities that highlighted the dynamics of the marketing industry.

Throughout the visit, our students demonstrated exceptional communication and professionalism while interacting with our industry partner, Metro Power. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and thoughtful questions impressed everyone involved and underscored the value of bridging education with real-world experience.

This enriching visit was a wonderful milestone in our 3DE program, empowering our students to build confidence and skills that will serve them well throughout their academic and professional journeys.

We look forward to many more successful partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities for our 3DE students!

Parkview's Cross Country Team will be conducting a food drive from September 29th to October 17th. Donations can be dropped in the Main Office.

The donations that we receive will be delivered to the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op to support the needs of our surrounding community. Through our canned food drive, we seek to honor two very special people: Hope McKenzie and Tajay Hoppines. Hope was the daughter of long-time Gwinnett coach Willie McKenzie; and Tajay Hoppines was a member of the Mill Creek Cross Country Team. Both Hope and Tajay cared a great deal about others. For these two young people, times were good when times were good for everyone. This canned food drive seeks to honor them by embracing this sentiment.

Help Cross Country Win a Can!

The team that collects the most cans wins their own, CAN,

AKA Porta Potty, at the annual

Coach Wood Classic on October 18th!

The Parkview PTSA will be hosting it's annual Parkview Day Festival on Saturday, November 1st from 10am-3pm.

If you are interested in being a vendor at this year's Parkview Day please click here.

If you plan to try out, you must have all your Rank One information complete and your physical uploaded. Please make sure you have proper basketball attire for tryouts. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Coach Cooper or Coach Howard.

• Girls' Basketball Tryouts will be Oct. 20th from 2:30-4:30 in the Aux gym.
• Boys Basketball Tryouts will be October 20th & 21st in the Parkview Main Gym. Tryout times will be 9th and JV from 2:30-4 and Varsity from 4:15-6.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

On Wednesday, October 22nd all 10th and 11th grade students and any 9th grade students that have already registered will take the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Scores from the PSAT/NMSQT give insights into each student’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in a new digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 22nd using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

PSAT Testing Block (1st period) - 7:15 AM – 10:45 AM

4th Period - 10:51 AM – 11:40AM

AP exam registration OPENS on Friday, September 26 and CLOSES on Friday November 7.

• All AP exam registration must be completed through MyPaymentsPlus.
• The deadline for AP exam registration is Friday, November 7, 2025.
• Registration on MyPaymentsPlus will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 7; NO late registration will be permitted after this deadline for any reason.
• Students taking one semester AP courses at Parkview (AP US Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, or Physics C: E&M) during second semester will be able to register for only those exams during a restricted registration window from January 5, 2026 to March 6, 2026. However, these students must register for all other AP exams by the November 7 deadline.
• Students who are interested in taking an AP exam for a course that they are not currently taking at Parkview should speak to Ms. Estock in F-3.173 or email susan.estock@gcpsk12.org no later than November 1.
• You will receive more information with specific instructions for exam day in April.
• Refunds and exam cancellations are not permitted this year.
• Per College Board policy, students will be charged an additional $40 returned exam fee for each missed exam, so please choose your AP exams carefully!
• Accommodations students receive through an IEP or 504 plan do not automatically apply to AP exams. Parents and students should work with their special education case manager and/or 504 coordinator to apply for accommodation with College Board. The deadline to apply for accommodations for May 2026 AP exams is January 16, 2026.

• Every student must pay a one-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee.
• GCPS will pay for one exam ($99) for each student, as long as the student is enrolled in the course at a GCPS school.
• Each additional exam is $99 per exam.

• Every student must pay a one-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee. GCPS pays for all additional exams fees for students who are eligible for the fee/reduced lunch program if they are enrolled in those courses at a GCPS school. Parents must complete a GCPS Free and Reduced Lunch Application for their student during the 2025-2026 school year in order to qualify.

October 16 – University of North Georgia

• Location: Theater Lobby

• Time: 10:15 am to 1:00 pm

• A pass is required to attend.

• The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: University of North Georgia

October 17 – Georgia Gwinnett College (Seniors Only)

GGC Instant Decision Day @ Parkview High School

Georgia Gwinnett College is coming to Parkview for a special Instant Decision Visit!

Date: Friday, October 17

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!

To attend, please register using the following link: Georgia Gwinnett College Sign Up Link

October 21 – Emory University

• Location: Theater Lobby

• Time: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm

• A pass is required to attend.

• The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: Emory University

October 23 - Oglethorpe University

• Location: Theater Lobby
• Time: 10:15 AM – 1:10 PM

• A pass is required to attend.

• The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.

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

Please encourage your Senior to be present during advisement Oct. 15-Oct. 17 to complete their Application for Graduation. Senior Counselors will be visiting those classrooms. It is mandatory for your senior to sign their Application for Graduation form in order to graduate. Thank you for your help on this important matter.

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.

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

October 13

Last Day of Fall Break

October 14

Rhyme Without a Reason

Partner with a friend of a group of friends to dress as items that rhyme but have no other connection to each other, such as a reader, a cheerleader, and a birdfeeder.

Oct. 14

JV vs. Southwest Dekalb@ 5:30pm

JV vs. Decatur @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Football Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

October 15

Dress as your favorite school-appropriate character.

Oct. 15

Senior Shirts on Sale @ During all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

See the Class of 2026 section above for info

Oct. 15

Varsity vs. GAC @ 5:30pm

Varsity vs. Peachtree Ridge @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Football Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

October 16

Whether it's retro, vintage, antique, or classic, throw it on to throw it back!

Oct. 16

University of North Georgia @ 10:15 am to 1:00 pm

A pass is required to attend.

Oct. 16

JV vs. PACE @ 5:30pm

JV vs. Mill Creek @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Football Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

October 16

Track Parent Meeting @ 6 pm

Location: PHS Cafeteria

If you are interested in joining Parkview Track and Field in the upcoming season, there will be and informational Track and Field Parent meeting. Every athlete will need a parent/guardian present at the meeting. There will be very pertinent information regarding, registration, fundraising and booster club. See Coach Fisher for questions.

October 17

On Friday's we wear orange! Support your Parkview Panthers at the pep rally during 7th period!

Oct. 17

GGC Instant Decision Day @ 10:10 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Building B - Room # 11.116

See the College & Career section for more info.

Oct. 17

Senior Shirts on Sale @ During all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

See the Class of 2026 section above for info

Oct. 17

Varsity Football @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

Pink Out

Oct. 18

Cross Country @ 8:15am

Location: McIntosh Nature Reserve. 1046 W McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, Ga 30185

Oct. 18

Homecoming @ 7:pm-10:00pm

Location: PHS Pit/Cafeteria

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!

Saturday, October, 4th

10am - 5pm

Parkview HS Admin. Building

Every Purchase Benefits the Band Program!

For more information click here

Parkview Track and Field have opened their spirit wear store and you can order through October 27th. Get your Parkview attire and support the track team!

Click here to view the store

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.