Panther Weekly

Congratulations to winners in the Kennesaw State German Poetry Contest!

German 1:

1st Place- Chrisalia Douglas

2nd Place- Florencia Bascon

3rd Place- Izzie Carlton

German 2:

2nd Place- Lora Cohen

Tied for 3rd Place- Ella PIljak and Edwin Rios Zapata

German 3:

2nd Place- Carter Wickert

3rd Place- Nisa Charania

AP German:

2nd Place- Levi Purkey

3rd Place- Zuhayr Mohammed

Congratulations to Annabel Li, who earned a Silver Award on the National German Exam for German 1 students!

Congratuations to Latin teacher Rachel Ash, who this summer will be awarded the Merens Award by the American Classical League, the national organization for Latin/Greek teachers! This national "lifetime achievement" award recognizes Rachel's professional accomplishments to the Latin teaching community and her contribution to the American Classical League.

Parkview High School has quite a tradition of Merens Award recipients, as Bob Patrick was recognized with this honor a number of years ago, and Keith Toda was a recipient last summer.

Congratulations to Rachel on this well-deserved honor!

Parkview Track and Field competed last weekend at the GHSA 6A Sectionals and we had many athletes qualify for the State Competition! Congratulations and good luck!

State Qualifiers are:

Girls Pole Vault - Piper Atwood, Kayden Campbell

Boys Pole Vault - Cooper Frank, Liam Ellison

Girls Shot Put and Discus - Maya Lee

Boys Discus - Anthony Arrington

200m Dash - Jeremiah Parker

Boys 4x200m Relay - Brandon Paris, Mykalen Minor, Jacob Kartwe, Branden Stafford who also ran the 8th fastest time in school history and hit the NHSTFXCCA All-American qualifying standard. This is the 3rd combination to do so for us this season.

Boys 4x400m Relay—Jeremiah Parker, Mykalen Minor, Segun Baker, Branden Stafford, William Curlutu, Jr., and Brandon Paris who also ran the 10th fastest time in school history and are just off the All-American standard.

High Jump - Caleb Johnson(alternate)

Boys 4x100m Relay - Brian Stokes, Mykalen Minor, Brandon Paris, Jacob Kartwe, Jerold Smart(alternate)

Chick-fil-a Chicken Biscuits will be on sale again this year in the Cafeteria between exams on Monday, May 19-Wednesday, May 21. Sales benefit Parkview's Special Education Department.

$5 Apple Pay, Cash or Card

Parking for the 2025-2026 school year will go on sale on:

May 12 - June 2 - Rising Seniors

June 3 - June 17 - Rising Juniors

June 18 - July 7 - All other students

You can purchase your spot on MyPaymentsPlus on the above dates for $70. Spaces are limited and only students who have purchased a spot will be allowed to park on campus.

• IMPORTANT—If student drivers accumulate excessive tardies, check-ins, and/or absences, their parking privileges will be revoked without a refund. We strongly encourage all students to prioritize regular school attendance. "Excessive" is defined as 10% of the days enrolled. *This is subject to change based on the school's needs.

The last day to charge a meal in the cafeteria was April 30th. Students must have money on their meal accounts to purchase food in the cafeteria.

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.

You may also drop letters off to the main entrance vestibule or to the main office until May 15th.

• Please use standard letter-size or greeting card 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.

The Mountain Park branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library is seeking student volunteers ages 14-17 to assist at their Summer Reading table, welcoming families and signing them up for the program.

Pick as many 2-hour shifts (10am through 6pm) during June and July as you’d like, and you can earn credit for service hours, or just be a part of the library crew.

Contact Stacey Moura at smoura@gwinnettpl.org for more information or to join the team!

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

From the Attendance Office

Dear Parkview Families,

We would like to inform you about the upcoming 2nd semester final exams schedule. Please take note of the following important dates and details:

May 14th:

• Seniors will take their 7th period final exam from 7:15 AM to 9:20 AM.

• Seniors will take their 6th period final exam from 12:10 PM to 2:10 PM.

• There will be NO check-outs during exam times.

May 16th:

• All students will take their 1st period final exam from 7:15 AM-9:20 AM.

• Students will attend the rest of their classes with a modified schedule.

• There will be NO check-outs during exam times.

May 19th-21st:

• 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 final exam schedule.

• Students will not be allowed to take any final exams early.

• Students with excused or approved absences who miss a final exam prior to May 21st should arrange a time with their teacher for a make-up opportunity.

• 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 May 19th-21st.

• Students who arrive late for exams will be admitted to class, but their final exam time will remain as scheduled.

• Students who choose not to attend their Advisement period must ensure they have transportation to avoid missing their final exam scheduled for that day.

• For more information, see the Panther Weekly Newsletter.

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

Testing Dates: May 27th – June 18th Mondays thru Thursdays 9:30a - 1:30p

• SUMMER TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CREDIT RECOVERY LAB D.424 ·
• Students DO NOT need to stay the entire time but MUST arrive ON TIME. Students who are late will be denied entrance. They may leave as soon as they are done testing for the day.
• ONLY available for courses listed below that were failed with final grade between 50-69.
• 1st attempt at EACH course: Free. Each attempt thereafter: $25.
• Traditional year-round Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery online. Open to new AND existing credit recovery students. Parkview students ONLY.
• Coach Romero will begin contacting eligible students and parents via email starting on May 23rd.
• Students have 26 weeks from registration date to complete each course but are strongly encouraged to complete them within 8 weeks. Courses completed after June 18th will be added to transcripts at the end of Fall semester.
• Any student enrolling in an EOC course (Alg C&C B, Biology B, American Lit B, US History B) will need to wait until the next mid-month administration of the EOC in September 2025 to take final exam.
• All POST-tests, including final exams must be completed in-person in the credit recovery lab to receive credit. Any assignment that DOES NOT count for a grade may be completed from home.
• This program is NOT recognized by the NCAA if student would later like to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Questions? Contact Daniel Romero at daniel.romero@gcpsk12.org

Language Arts:

9th Grade Literature - 10th Grade Literature - 11th Grade American Literature - 12th Grade British Literature

Math:

Algebra: Concepts and Connections - Geometry: Concepts and Connections - Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections - Advanced Financial Algebra

Astronomy Personal Finance and Economics

Science:

Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Anatomy & Physiology - Environmental Science

Social Studies:

World Geography - US History - World History - American Government

Other:

Health

May 14 6:30-7:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Interested in learning more about Phoenix High School? During Open House, families will learn about Phoenix High School, our instructional offerings and model, and our engagement opportunities for students.

501 West Pike Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046

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.

Click here for PHS tutoring sessions

Seniors: Make sure you take care of all of these tasks! Click the links for more info.

• Save files from Google, Microsoft, etc. You will lose access when you graduate.
• Cafeteria Balance: Request a refund or transfer balance on My Payments Plus
• Return Chromebook & charger to the Media Center as soon as you finish exams
• Return library books to the Media Center (they were due today)
• Return textbooks to Ms. Farrow in 15.215 (2nd floor, building F)
• Pay all fees owed: Check Fees in StudentVUE or ParentVUE and pay on MPP
• Request final transcript to be sent to your college/university beginning June 2

Please return your Chromebook & charger to the Media Center as soon as you finish your last exam or assignment. Devices must be returned and/or fines paid to pick up graduation tickets.

Chromebook fines:

• Lost Chromebook: $200
• Lost charger: $25
• Stickers/adhesive: $25
• Damage: $25

Please read all of the instructions below to request a final transcript. You can expect your transcript to be mailed after June 9, 2025.

1. If your transcript is going to a college or university in Georgia:

• You will need to send your transcript through GAfutures.org. Please remember – Parkview must have your social security number on file for you to send your transcript. You can request your transcript starting June 2nd, 2025.

2. If you are not attending a college or university in Georgia:

• If you need a paper copy mailed, go to MyPaymentsPlus and pay the $5 fee per transcript request for paper copies of your transcript.
• Have the name and full mailing address of your college or university ready, and enter it into the boxes asking for the address on MPP. **Please note - Incomplete or inaccurate mailing address will delay your transcript being sent. Parkview is not responsible for obtaining college addresses.

NAVIANCE: Any final transcripts requested through Naviance will NOT be sent. Students can ONLY send final transcripts through GA Futures or MyPaymentsPlus. This does not happen automatically; the student must make the request online.

NCAA: Any junior or senior with an NCAA certification account will automatically have their final transcript uploaded during the second week of June. Please email any questions to Mrs. Mehlhorn.

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!

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

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

Get your yearlong sports pass for all Parkview home games!

Student Pass = $89

Adult Pass = $99

Passes will be on sale at MyPaymentsPlus July 7, 2025 - August 29, 2025. Passes will be valid through May 20, 2026. (excluding GHSA playoffs/tournaments) Students can 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. Their student will be able to pick their pass up for them.

Interested in the 2025 Cross Country season? Attend the interest meeting with a parent on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM in the Field House Pro Room.

If you are a current Parkview High School student, or will be a 9th grader at Parkview High School in the fall, and you are interested in participating in our summer soccer season, please complete this form.

We will have weekly practices, 7v7 tournaments, and 11v11 friendlies.

Practices Schedule:

June 3, 4, 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

June 16, 17 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

July 15, 16, 22, 23 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7v7 Tournaments

June 21 | Times TBD

July 19 | Times TBD

Tournament participation will depend on availability, practice attendance, and priority will be given to returning players.

11v11 Scrimmages

June 11 at Johns Creek | Time TBD

June 18 at Jackson County | Time TBD

Scrimmage participation will be depend on availability, practice attendance, and priority will be given to returning player. Participating players must provide their own transportation.

All participants MUST have a current physical and complete all Rank One requirements in order to participate.

Click here to fill out the form.

Looking to get involved, build your resume, and be part of something great?
Join the Gridiron Team – Work in concessions- where you choose your schedule and make your impact!

✅ Pick the days you want to work
✅ Make new friends and be part of a team

✅ Boost your resume with real experience
✅ Earn a varsity letter in Football, Track, Soccer – or all 3!

Whether you're into sports, teamwork, or just looking to get involved, the Gridiron Team is the place for you!

Join us today – your team is waiting!

Fill out the interest form here

Have questions? See Mrs.Everson or Mrs. Reynolds.

*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

Scholastic Images @ during all lunches

Location : PHS Cafeteria

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview for the LAST TIME this semester on Monday, May 12th during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for ANY student who has earned a letter!

• Bring a $150 deposit to get the order started and proof of your letter (actual award letter patch, certificate, or note from coach/sponsor)!

• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• CURRENT SENIORS MUST PAY IN FULL FOR THEIR LETTER JACKET AT TIME OF PURCHASE

• Class Ring Orders for ALL juniors and seniors!

• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!

• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!

• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Seniors, it's NOT TOO LATE to order your Official Graduation Announcements! Just go to www.scholasticimages.com and pick the package that is perfect for you! Don't wait to tell everyone that you're walking across that stage soon!

• Juniors - if you ordered a Class of 2026 senior jersey, it will be delivered during lunch at the Scholastic Images table!!

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

May 12

AP Calculus AB - 8:00am – 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Calculus BC - 8:00am – 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Seminar - 12pm - 4pm Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 13

AP French - 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Precalculus - 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Environment - 12:00pm – 4:00pm - Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 14

7th& 6th Period Exams for Seniors only.

See the block schedule above in the assessment section for schedule details.

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 14

AP English Lang - 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP German - 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Physics C: Mechanics - 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 15

AP Spanish- 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Computer Science Principles-12:00pm - 4:00pm - Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism-12:00pm - 4:00pm - Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 16

1st Period Finals - Regular bell schedule

Location: 1st period classrooms

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 16

AP Physics- 8:00am - 12:00pm - Exam Check in is from 7am-7:30am

AP Psychology-12:00pm - 4:00pm - Exam Check in is from 11:30am-12pm

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

May 18

Baccalaureate Celebration @ 3:00pm

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

Please see the senior section above for details.

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