Panther Weekly

Our Parkview art students have been working hard this year and are now ready to show off their impressive work. Visitors are welcome to visit the Parkview lobby and see the incredible works of art our students have created. Or, feel free to browse if you are here checking your student in or out. The exhibit will be closing on April 30th.

We’re proud to share that Chelsea Nguyen was recognized at the Gwinnett County school board meeting last Thursday, April 17th, for earning 1st place at the DECA State Conference in . Chelsea competed in Business Services Marketing and was also the Region 7 champion in this event. Congratulations, Chelsea, on this amazing achievement!

On April 22nd our Lady Panthers Tennis team finished their season with a good playoff match vs a very good South Forsyth team. Our girls played very well in our first indoor tennis match. Thank you to the seniors for a great job leading their team- Brooke Saye, Taylor Goodwin, Zari Haque, Abigail Demisse. Our 2025 Lady Panthers Tennis Team also finished 3rd in our Region this season which is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations to these ladies on a great season.

The girls' and boys' golf teams battled yesterday in the Area 4 Tournament. Both teams finished sixth out of fifteen teams in Area 4, one of the more difficult golf areas in the state. The girls all shot their personal best of the season, and were led by Keely Klinect, who shot a 90 and finished All-Area 2nd Team with her result. Ava Landry, Chloe Gordon, and Aubrey Cooper all had strong performances to contribute to the team score. The boys were led by Greg Hart, who finished with a 76, good enough for a top ten finish and the All-Area 1st Team. Contributing to the team score were Avery Brown, Danny Haussig, Trace Wood, Brad Schreck, and Zack Refling. Please congratulate these golfers for a solid season. Hail Parkview!

Parkview's Sectional Qualifiers in Pole Vault

(L-R) Liam Ellison, Kayden Campbell, Coach Smart, Piper Atwood, Cooper Frank

Parkview Track and Field traveled to Peachtree Ridge on April 22-24 to compete in the 6A Region 7 Championships. They had 30 athletes qualify for sectionals on May 3 in 20 different events. They also had 1 region Champion, Piper Atwood, who took the top spot in the region in girls pole vault. Congrats to all of the athletes moving on to sectionals to qualify for State!

For full meet results Click Here

Parkview Performing Arts, Troup #4805

is pleased to present

The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

Thursday 4/24 at 3:00pm - Tickets $8

*Friday 4/25 at 7:30pm - Tickets $12

*Saturday 4/26 at 7:30pm - Tickets $12

Sunday 4/27 at 3:00pm - Tickets $12

*Audience may want to arrive early to find parking due to State Middle School Track Meet

Tickets are on GoFan.co

Parkview softball tryouts will be May 5th-May 7th. All Rank One forms must be completed along with an updated physical. Please see Coach Sinclair in room 15.113 with any questions!

Senior letters are a huge tradition at Parkview! The letters are given to the seniors in a large envelope at the senior breakfast preceding rehearsal on May 21st. Please help make this a special event for our seniors by sending a letter to a friend, sibling, son/daughter, or student who is graduating.

If you are planning on writing senior letters, please have them posted before May 1st so we can make sure your special senior receives it. You may also drop letters off to the main entrance vestibule or to the main office until May 15th.

• Please use standard letter-size envelopes.
• Write the student’s legal first and last name on the outside of the envelope.
• Please include letters ONLY. NO gifts!
• Due to volume and time constraints, we will be unable to print emailed messages.
• We will only file envelopes sent to PHS or dropped off at the school by the deadline.

Location

Cobb Energy Center Ballroom
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Time

7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm, and all students and their dates must leave at 11:00pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11:00pm.

Parking

More information will be shared closer to the date of the event.

Tickets / IDs

There are no official tickets for prom. Your name will be on a list at the front door. The list is made from those students that purchased tickets through GoFan. All students and their dates must show a picture ID to enter (drivers license / student ID or StudentVUE app is acceptable).

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). Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. THE ACCESS CODE IS YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER.

Ticket prices

• April 21, 2025 - May 2, 2025 = $100

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• Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.
• Please observe formal attire.
• All GCPS guidelines for behavior will be followed.

Please email Amy.Farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

Parent and student drivers, please remember to follow the instructions of the staff members directing traffic. Please always follow the directions they are giving you. Remember they are directing traffic to help to keep our students and staff members safe and to increase the flow of traffic. In the afternoon, carpool is limited to the Camp Creek side of campus. Please do not drive up Panther Drive in the afternoon unless you have a blue hang tag. If you do, please note, they will be stopping you and redirecting you to the correct carpool lane. Thank you for helping to keep our students and faculty safe.

• Urgent Messages can be delivered to the Attendance Office.
• The school does not accept flowers, balloons and other non-school items for delivery to students.
• If you deliver items left at home, we are not responsible for getting items to the student. You must let them know to pick them up.
• No outside food is allowed to be delivered except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES

We are preparing for the Georgia Milestones / End-of-Course Assessments (EOCs). Students enrolled in the courses below will take the required EOC.

The Georgia Milestones are administered at the end of an EOC course to provide information about the student’s achievement in the course. These are state required assessments. For EOCs, the test serves as a final exam and contributes to a percentage of the student’s final grade in the course. Our EOC courses are Biology, Algebra: Concepts and Connections, 11th grade American Literature and Composition, and U.S. History.

For more information please visit Georgia DOE – Milestones.

EOC Testing Schedule:

• Monday, April 28th – American Literature and Composition EOC Section 1
• Tuesday, April 29th – American Literature and Composition EOC Sections 2 & 3
• Wednesday, April 30th – Algebra: Concepts & Connections EOC Sections 1 & 2
• Thursday, May 1st – U.S. History EOC Sections 1 & 2
• Friday, May 2nd – Biology EOC Sections 1 & 2

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

Please be sure to attend school and be on time for school for these testing days.

Thank you,

Panther Assessment Office

We are preparing for Spring semester final exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Final Exams are not administered prior to the schedule below. Students with an excused absence who miss a final exam prior to May 21st 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 approved absence.

Spring Final Exam Schedules:

• Wednesday, May 14th – 7th and 6th period SENIORS ONLY
• Friday, May 16th – 1st period
• Monday, May 19th – 4th period & 2nd period
• Tuesday, May 20th – 5th period & 3rd period
• Wednesday, May 21st – 6th period & 7th period

Wednesday, May 14th

Special Bell Schedule

7th Period - Senior 7th Period Final Exams

7:15 AM – 9:20 AM

1st period

9:27 AM - 10:15 AM

4th Period

10:22 AM - 11:09 AM

4A - 10:15 AM - 10:43 AM

4B - 10:48 AM - 11:09 AM

5th Period

11:16 AM - 12:03 PM

5A - 11:09 AM - 11:37 AM

5B - 11:42 AM - 12:03 PM

6th Period - Senior 6th Period Final Exams

12:10 PM - 2:10 PM

6A - 12:03 PM - 12:31 PM

6B - 12:36 PM - 12:57 PM

Friday, May 16th

Special Bell Schedule

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

Final Exam Bell Schedule

May 19th – 21st

Exam Block

7:15 AM – 9:25 AM

Break

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Exam Block

9:35 AM – 11:45 AM

Final Exams will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.

Thank you,

Panther Assessment Office

Click Here for more info on GCPS Summer School

Gwinnett County Public Schools' Face-to-Face High School Summer School is a fee-based program that allows students to take courses to get ahead or to make-up a class previously failed. Courses are available to all high school students, including selected courses for rising 9th graders. Face-to-Face high school locations are Grayson High School, Norcross High School, and Seckinger High School.

Registration opens: April 1, 2025

Registration closes: May 23, 2025

Register via MyPaymentsPlus (Acceptable forms of payment: credit/debit card or electronic check)

Summer school dates: June 9 - July 2 (June 19 is a holiday)

Online summer school classes will be offered through Gwinnett Online Campus. Courses are available to all high school students, including selected courses for rising 9th graders. Note: Students will be invited to an optional virtual orientation on the first day of class, June 2. All courses will require a face-to-face final exam at our GOC campus, located at 713 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville.

Registration Opens: March 3, 2025

Registration Closes: May 23, 2025

Register via MyPaymentsPlus (Acceptable forms of payment: credit/debit card or electronic check)

Summer School Dates: June 2 - June 27

Don't forget that Health and Personal Fitness (PE) are required courses in Gwinnett County Public Schools. If you have not taken these courses and would like to take them as summer courses through Parkview, please follow this link for more information.

• College Planning & Financial Aid Info
• Senior Information
• Counselor Request for Recommendation
• Recommendation Due Dates & Resources
• College Planning Timeline
• Naviance Videos: Recommender, College Apps, Transcript How-To Videos
• Junior Conference Booklet

Click here to visit the PHS Counseling page.

Students: If you have applied to a college that requires a mid-year report (1st semester grades) please let your assigned counselor know as soon as possible. Counselors do not complete this report automatically; students MUST tell their assigned counselor they need a mid-year report.

Also the gafutures.org website should now have your updated transcript on file for you to send to GA colleges/universities.

Please visit the College & Career Center for information on scholarships, college financing, career information and many other helpful services. See Ms. Ramos in room # 10.154 or visit the website

🎓 SENIOR UNIVERSITY MEET & GREET 🎓

📅 When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: During 4th, 5th, & 6th Periods
📍 Where: Theatre Lobby

🎓 For: Seniors ONLY who have committed to a university, technical college, or military

What’s happening:
We’re hosting an exciting Meet & Greet exclusively for seniors who have committed to a university! It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow students who may be attending the same school and share your excitement about the future.

How to participate:

• Sign up in advance to get your golden ticket google classroom advisement page 🎟️

• Wear your university apparel (let’s show off those school spirits!)

• Your pass will be delivered to you once you sign up. It’s your ticket to enter the event!

This is a chance to celebrate the next step in your academic journey, meet like-minded students, and get pumped up for what’s to come!

🔗 Sign up Here to reserve your spot!

ONLY SENIORS : Starting in April, we will be hosting Free Money Fridays every Friday! This initiative is designed to inform you about scholarships that are available based on your major, if you’re eligible. To participate, please set up an appointment to receive more information on available scholarships. Appointments will be brief (10 minutes), so make sure to come prepared with your major information.

Click here to get started on setting your appointment

Greetings, Class of 2025! The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Students who will be college freshmen in 2025-2026 school year need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (award year runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). Please visit fafsa.gov to fill out the form. As a reminder, completing the FAFSA ensures consideration for federal, state, and college financial aid, which includes scholarships, grants, work-study funds, and loans. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Counseling Office.

Click here for PHS tutoring sessions.

Seniors, if you are a former student of one of our cluster elementary schools, please consider joining in for their Senior Walk!

If you attended Mountain Park Elementary, you are invited to lead our 5th grade walk after the celebration ceremony on Tuesday, May 20. Parking is limited on our campus, so please plan accordingly.

If you plan on attending the 5th grade walk at Mountain Park ES on May 20, please fill out this short form.

May 20, 2025
Arrive: 9:30 AM at the front office
Walk: 10:00 AM
Wear your Caps and Gowns

Mountain Park ES Sign Up

If you attended Arcado Elemendary School you are invited to lead our 5th grade walk!

May 20, 2025

Arrive: 1:15pmpm

Walk: 1:30pm

Wear you Caps and Gowns

Arcado ES Sign Up

If you attended Knight Elementary, you are invited to our Class of 2025 Senior Walk

May 20, 2025

Arrive at 9:45am

Walk at 10:00am

Wear your Caps and Gowns

Knight Elementary Sign Up

If you are a former Camp Creek student, join us for the Class of 2025 Senior Walk

May 19, 2025

Arrive at 12:15pm

Walk at 12:30pm

Wear your Caps and Gowns

Camp Creek Elementary Sign Up

The Parkview PTSA would like to invite all Parkview Seniors to participate in the 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony at Mountain Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm.

The Baccalaureate will be student led with speeches from the I made a difference teacher and guest speaker, Ryan Sauers. A baccalaureate is a non-secular farewell ceremony for graduating seniors, all faiths are invited and welcome!

Senior Dues need to be paid through Scholastic Images. Please pay these dues ASAP. The order for Senior Picnic shirts will be placed soon and we want to include your senior. See the Senior packet for more information or email Mrs. Reynolds with any questions.

Please check the Parkview website throughout the year for Senior updates and follow parkview.hs.seniors on Instagram

Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more. Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd. Click the link to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25

The Class of 2025 Senior Packet is now available! Click here to view the digital version or to download the PDF.

Graduation signs and banners are now available to order on SuccessFund.com. Please look for flyers that will be posted with the QR code. The information will also be in the senior packets. If you have any questions, please see Mrs Pilarte in building G, room 1.153

Do you want to order flowers for your special graduate?

Click here to pre-order bouquets that will be available for pick up at graduation.

All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the graduation. To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation before the ceremony begins.

*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 or click here for the County RankONE Schedule. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

Parkview school calendar

Please note that parking will be very limited after school on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 because of the multiple events on the Parkview and Camp Creek campus. Please make plans to carpool when you are able and to be respectful of the schools property and the property of our neighbors on Cole Dr.

April 25 @ 4:00pm

April 26 @ 9:00am

Location: Parkview HS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 25

The Wizard of Oz @ 7:30pm

Tickets On Gofan $12

April 26 & 27

The Wizard of Oz, April 26 @ 7:30pm

The Wizard of Oz, April 27 @ 3:00pm

Tickets On Gofan $12

April 28

American Lit

2nd period – 7:15 AM – 10:10 AM

Resume Normal Bell Schedule

4th – 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

5th – 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

6th – 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

April 28

Orchestra, Band, & Chorus Joint Concert @ 6:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

This is a free event

April 29

American Lit EOC – Sections 2 & 3

2nd period – 7:15 – 10:45 AM

**Special Bell Schedule**

4th – 10:51 AM – 11:40 AM

• 4A: 10:51 AM – 11:13 AM
• 4B: 11:18 AM – 11:40 AM

5th – 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM

• 5A: 11:46 AM – 12:08 PM
• 5B: 12:13 Pm – 12:35 PM

6th – 12:41 PM – 1:30 PM

• 6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM
• 6B: 1:08 PM – 1:30 PM

April 30

Algebra: Concepts & Connections End of Course Test

3rd period – 7:15 AM – 10:10 AM

Resume Normal Bell Schedule

4th – 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

5th – 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

6th – 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

7th – 1:17 PM – 2:10 PM

May 1

U.S. History EOC – Sections 1 & 2

3rd period – 7:15 AM – 10:10 AM

Resume Normal Bell Schedule

4th – 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

5th – 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

6th – 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

May 2

Biology EOC – Sections 1 & 2

1st period – 7:15 AM – 10:10 AM

Resume Normal Bell Schedule

4th – 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

5th – 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

6th – 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

7th – 1:17 PM – 2:10 PM

Track and Field @ 9:00am

Location: McEachern High School, 2400 New MacLand Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127

Tickets on GoFan.co

May 3

Prom @ 7:30

Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Tickets on GoFan.co

Come to our PTSA General Meeting: Monday, April 28 @ 6 pm in the theatre prior to the Band performance. We will be voting on our new officers.

Co-President: John Carlton

Vice President: Kelly Blake

Secretary: Open (will be taking nominations from the floor)

$750 PTSA Scholarship from Area 1 for Seniors that have a PTSA membership. Three total scholarships will be given out. Deadline has been extended to April 20. Apply using the following link. https://area1gwinnettpta.org/index.php/scholarships/

Parkview Reflections Breakfast/ Reception on Tuesday, April 22 @ 6:45 am before school in the Theater Lobby. Everyone that participated in reflections will receive a donut, drink, and certificate. There will also be ribbons and medals for the 1st and 2nd place school winners, along with any awards for our students not given out at the Area 1 Reception. (PHS Reflections Art Show Link)

Your purchase of a Parkview PTSA Membership is what supports these and other Parkview initiatives.

Join PTSA Here!

Sunday, May 18 @ 3 pm.

Graduates to arrive at 2:45 pm *wearing graduation gown and not cap).

Location: Mountain Park United Methodist Church Auditorium. 1405 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

The Ceremony will be student led with speeches from the I made a Difference Teacher and Guest Speaker Ryan Sauers

Click here to order PHS Spirit Wear!

Sponsored by the PHS Care Team

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 $10 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/birthday/

***You can also donate for our families in need without the shoutout; just indicate that in the text box at checkout.