High Lites September 22, 2023

We are excited to announce Spirit Week 2023. HS students are encouraged to participate in each of the days. The week culminates with a pep rally on Friday Sept 29th. Grade levels vie for the Spirit Week title by gaining points for their participation in the spirit days, donating items for the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and by winning events at our pep rally.

Spirit Wear Days:

Tuesday- Tropical Day/ Donate a canned good

Wednesday- Western Day/Donate a box of pasta

Thursday PJ Day/ Donate a personal care item

Friday- Class Color Day

We are PV proud!

From Dr. Russell:

The beginning of the school year is a very exciting time. Not only are students meeting new teachers, engaging in new coursework, and making new friends, there are lots of activities to participate in and events to attend onsite. As our fall athletic contests get underway, the district would like to review several safety measures it has in place pertaining to events held in Thomas J. Keenan Stadium.

When an athletic or Marching Band event is held in the stadium, the district requires all elementary and middle level students to be accompanied by an adult. No attendees are permitted to bring backpacks into the stadium. In the event someone happens to have a backpack with them, they will be asked to place the bag along the fence until the respective owner exits the stadium. There is no food or drink permitted to be brought in from the outside.

Attendees will continue to observe school security guards onsite during events and, as the year progresses, will likely begin to observe Perkiomen Valley School District school police officers in attendance as well. The school police will also be in and around our facilities, districtwide.

The efforts of the school district are to keep our students, staff, and community safe. In the event you have questions about any of the safety measures described here, do not hesitate to reach out to our Chief of Police, Mr. Dean Miller, dmiller@pvsd.org. Thank you for your commitment with us to do everything we are able to maintain safety in the Valley.

Student safety is of highest priority to us. We will be practicing the 5 safety drills the week of September 26th. PVSD has adopted the district the Standard Response Protocol. For more information please visit the district School Safety page or the I love u guys website.

Our annual Powderpuff Game will take place Nov 14 in our stadium Junior and Senior girls interested in participating should plan to attend one of the two meetings: Tuesday, October 3rd OR Thursday, October 5th in room 218 at 2:40 pm. Please see Ms. Sorber or Ms. Dougherty if you are interested in playing but cannot attend one of the meetings.

Underclass picture retakes are scheduled to take place in the Auditorium on Tuesday, October 10th in the auditorium

With the end of the Public Health Emergency in May 2023, the COVID-19 reporting and isolation protocol was discontinued. There are no longer quarantine or isolation protocols for those who test positive for the COVID-19 virus. When sick, people are encouraged to remain home. If a fever is present, they must remain home and are not permitted to return until fever-free, without fever-reducing medication, for 24-hours. Please reach out to your family doctor or pediatrician as needed.

Perk Valley students are getting ready to order their official Perkiomen Valley High School Class Rings. A time-honored tradition, your student will wear their custom class ring with pride for years to come! The program is introduced to the junior class, but seniors are invited to participate as well if they haven't already.

Please take a moment to view this short class ring presentation: here

You can view our digital class ring brochure here, and attached is the class ring order form and price list for download as well.

You can submit your student's class ring order by going to sscrings.com and following the steps.

The deadline for all orders is Wednesday, September 27th!

You can upload the completed class ring order form online, or have them hand in the order to the representatives during lunches on September 27th!

All rings ordered by this deadline will be delivered before Winter Break this December, giving your child an optimal amount of time to wear his/her ring while still in high school and making this purchase a great holiday gift idea.

If you have any questions, our professional staff is ready to help!
Phone: 610-539-1330

Email: rings@studentservicesco.com

The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Music Boosters, will be held on Saturday, September 30th in our competition gym from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets will be $15 and will be on sale Monday, September 18th until September 28th ALL during lunches. Students who are on the debt list must satisfy the debt prior to purchasing a ticket. All ticket sales will be in person and in advance of the dance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are not transferable. This is a semi-formal event.

Students will need to show their student ID and their ticket to attend the dance. Students and guests are required to stay until 9:00 pm. A parent/guardian will be called if a student or guest asks to leave before 9:00 pm.

Students will be permitted to bring 1 guest who must be in at least 9th grade and cannot be 21 or older. Guests will need to submit a completed Guest form to the main office by Friday, September 15th. Guest forms can be located NOW in the Main Office or use the link: Homecoming Guest Dance Form

PV General Spirit Wear SALE IS ON NOW!!!!! If you are interested in purchasing some new PV swag to start the 2023-2024 school year, please click HERE to view the store / flier for all of the details. This PV on-line store will be open NOW until Sunday, September 24th. Orders will be delivered to the school approximately 3 weeks following the sale end date. Please see Mrs. George in the Main Office if you have any questions.

Letters for students eligible to be inducted during the 2023-2024 school year will be sent via school email to students on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Students will be told of how to apply in that letter. Applications will open on Friday, September 22, 2023. Applications will be due Friday, October 6, 2023. Please contact Mrs. Holman, cholman@pvsd.org, or Ms. Schaeffer, tschaeffer@pvsd.org, with any questions.

Vikings U-Night Football Game

NEW DATE! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th

Order your shirt TODAY Order Form
(orders must be placed by 9/27)

At the Vikings U-Night football game, we will honor and recognize the diversity within our community and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for ALL learners. Be part of the fun as the community stands together to send a message of acceptance and belonging! Our goal is cover the stadium in blue in recognition of our commitment! Consider purchasing a United Vikings shirt to show your support.

All students are required to wear their student ID while in our building. At this time all students have received an ID and are expected to wear it every day.

Please remind your students that wearing their ID is not optional. IDs are a part of the our safety plan. Safety is of the utmost importance to us. We have approximately 2000 people in this building and need to be able to quickly identify students and staff.

Power Packs are weekend bags of food for students experiencing food insecurity. The bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits. All food is non-perishable. There is no financial information required to participate in this program.

PV Power Packs is a volunteer run organization and all information is kept confidential. Names are shared with school counselors who arrange for students to pick up their bags prior to every weekend.

Please fill out a separate form for each child that you would like to receive a Power Pack, including children not yet in school.

PV Power Packs Form

We will begin handing out Power Packs on September 8th. If your child received Power Packs last year, they will automatically receive them this year.

If you have any questions, email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org.

We will have buses available after school for students.Students are to sign up for the bus using the link below for this transportation

After School Bus Sign Up.

Please sign up by 10:00 am for the bus ride home using this link.

Buses are as follows:

Mondays through Thursdays - 4:00 pm leaving from the bottom of the steps, student lot beginning 9/5

Monday through Thursdays - 5:00 pm leaving from the bottom of the steps, student lot beginning 8/28

Working Papers can be issued if a student between the ages of 14 to 18 is applying for a job and working papers have not yet been issued. Working papers are required by the State of Pennsylvania until a student is 18 years old. Please send kgeorge@pvsd.org an e-mail for the instructions and procedures that has been established by the State of Pennsylvania.

Students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend our Career Speaker Presentation: Resumes, Interviews, and Beyond with Celina McCabe on Wednesday September 27th during periods 3 or 9. Please sign up by September 22nd. Additional information and the sign-up form will be posted on your Google Class Counseling Page. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Kelley in the Career Center.

Nate Radcliffe, a representative from the Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship and Training program, will be visiting our school to share valuable insights about careers in the electrical industry and provide essential information on apprenticeship application procedures. He will be here on Tuesday, September 26th Period 3 in the Career Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of electrical craftsmanship and gain insights from an industry expert. Whether you are considering a career in electrical work or are curious about the apprenticeship process, this presentation is for you! Complete this Google form or email Mrs. Kelley at kakelley@pvsd.org.

The PSATs will be offered at PVHS on October 11th. Please see the links below for more information and to register your student for the exam. Registration ends on September 27th at 3 pm.

PSAT information

PSAT Registration

Financial Aid Night, Tuesday October 17th, 2023 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the auditorium

Parents will learn about the different types of financial aid available (academic scholarships, grants, loans, outside scholarships). Michael Burke from PHEAA is the presenter.

NOTE: this is NOT FAFSA completion night; that will be in December(more information coming soon)

Link to our Financial Aid Night Flier.

Mrs. Kelley, our career counselor, will be taking students to The Careers Expo of Tomorrow on Tuesday, October 24th. Students who are interested in attending or learning more information can pick up a flier and permission slip in the Career Center or from the Class Counseling Google Classroom. Permission slips need to be in by Thursday, October 19th to Mrs. Kelley in the Career Center. Space is limited.

Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Counseling Center is currently scheduling college visits for the upcoming school year. Students must sign up for these visits through Naviance in order to get the link to attend. Students will receive a link after registering for the college visit (CCCR is Counseling Center Conference Room).

Disney Trip for the Class of 2024 !!! The 2nd payment in the amount of $365 is now overdue. Please submit your payment either in ParentVue, or via cash or check to the main office. Parents/guardians can access all things Disney right here which includes the optional trip insurance information.

The next payment is due by Friday, October 20th in the amount of $365.

The last opportunity to sit for senior pictures here at the high school is Tuesday, October 10th. Please call Shop Stoppers at 610-495-1900 to set up an appointment.

Seniors have all received an email requesting information for graduation, including how they want their name listed/spelled on their diploma. Throughout the years we have found that some students may include their middle names while others may chose not to. Students should please respond the email asap so that we can order their cap and gown and their diploma

Each student is to pay $30 in Senior Dues prior to graduation. These dues help offset the costs of the cap and gown and diploma cover. The fee has been added to ParentVue. The due date for these dues is Feb 1, 2024. If you are paying any fees on ParentVue please note that you cannot do so using your phone.

Please SAVE THE DATE of February 8, 2024. There will be a mandatory early-evening meeting for parents of seniors and their students who are going on the Disney Class Trip. Time and location are forthcoming.

September 25th No School

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