Poway High Titan Weekly

October

• 26-30: Red Ribbon/Character Counts Week
• 27: Financial Aid Night, 6 pm @ RBHS PAC
• 28: PHS Strings Concert, 7 pm @ PCPA
• 30: Pep Rally @ Lunch

November

• 4-6: Trimester 1 Finals: Modified Bell Schedules
• 6: End of Trimester 1
• 7: Titan Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, 5-9 pm in K-1
• 9: Trimester 2 Begins: Modified Late-Start Bell Schedule
• 11: No School: Veteran's Day Observance
• 12: PHS Improv Show, 7 pm @ PAC Drama Room

The City of Poway will be conducting annual road maintenance on Poway Road, between Espola and Highway 67. The road will be closed Tuesday, October 27, through Thursday, October 29, from 9 am to 3:30 pm each day. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes during the closure. Thank you for your patience as the City works to maintain Poway’s roadways.

Trimester 1 Finals will take place November 4-6 following a modified bell schedule.

To ensure the best testing environment for all students during finals, we will not distribute off-campus passes during class periods. If your student must leave campus, please provide 24-hour advance notice by calling the Off-Campus Pass Line at 858-748-0245 x5113. This number is monitored during school hours.

Please remind your student that they are responsible for picking up the pass—passes will not be delivered to classrooms.

For same-day release requests, parents or guardians must come to the PHS Front Office with a valid ID to check out their student. Students will only be permitted to check out between class periods or during lunch to minimize disruptions during finals.

Please refer to the attached finals bell schedule if you need an off-campus pass for your student.

We appreciate your cooperation and support in maintaining a smooth finals week.

Monday, November 9, will be a late-start day to begin Trimester 2 with a modified bell schedule. School will begin at 11:00 am and end at 3:35 pm.

Teaching children to develop healthy habits with technology is important for their overall physical and mental well-being. A balanced approach to technology helps students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Families can promote mindful and balanced technology use at home. By establishing these habits early, you help your child build a strong foundation for responsible technology use throughout their life.

Resources for Your Family:

• Secondary Resource: 5 Social Media Rules for Teens & Tweens

As the holiday season approaches, our Titan community has another opportunity to come together and support Poway High families who could use a little extra help this time of year.

The Giving Tree Program helps families who may be experiencing difficult circumstances and need additional support to make the holidays a little brighter. Your generosity not only helps provide holiday gifts and essentials, but also supports our students throughout the year with basic necessities, school supplies, activities, and other needs.

Ways You Can Give Back

• 🌲 Support a family — Choose a small, medium, or large family and shop from their wish list.

• 💳 Give a gift card — Help families purchase essentials or choose gifts that are meaningful to them.

• 🤝 Gather together — Team up with friends, clubs, classes, or organizations to collect donations and support a family.

• 📢 Spread the word — Encourage fellow Titans to participate and help us reach even more families.

• 🏢 Get your workplace or team involved — Sponsor a family or organize a group contribution.

Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a meaningful difference for a Titan family. 💚

Please complete the Donor Interest Form by November 6th to let us know how you would like to participate this year.

Questions? Please contact Cindy Lewis at cylewis@powayusd.com or Cristina Castillo at gcastilloappel@powayusd.com.

Together, Titans Give Back — bringing kindness, support, and a little extra holiday cheer to our Poway High community. 💚🌲

Capture the memories of the 2026-2027 school year! Yearbooks are available online through the PUSD Community Webstore and in the Student Store for $80—get yours now!

Athletic Clearance 2026-2027 Due Dates

· January 9 for Spring Season Sports

We welcome all sport seasons to turn in athletic clearance forms early.

Please turn in your athletic clearance forms into the Athletic office.

Turn in these original forms(scans, uploads, and photocopies will not be accepted) into the Athletic Office:

• signed AthleticClearance.com confirmation page; and
• completed PUSD Health History and Physical Exam forms. Physicals can only be accepted from a California Licensed Health Care Provider, are valid for 12-months, and cannot expire during the selected sports season.

Please visit the PHS Athletic Clearance Website for more information.

Seniors, don’t miss out on your yearbook photo! November 6 is the deadline to have your yearbook headshot taken at the Keane Seniors studio. After this date, students will no longer be able to take their yearbook headshot, although appointments for other senior photos will still be available.

Book your appointment today! Visit keaneseniors.com or call (858) 259-1900.

Celebrate your senior with photos and a personal message in the yearbook. Purchase and design your tribute at yearbookforever.com.

https://yearbookforever.com/

Celebrate your Titan graduate with a beautiful bouquet or keepsake! Orchid leis, graduation kukui necklaces, and graduation bears will be available for purchase at the commencement ceremony. Pre-order now and pick up your items at the kiosk on graduation day!

Visit The Commencement Group – Poway High School to place your order.

Poway High School is proud to offer college visits during Tri 1!

These college visits are unique opportunities for you to learn about different universities, the programs that they offer, student life on campus, application processes and much more - right here on campus. Over 50 college representatives are currently scheduled to attend this fall and more schools will be added!

View the College Visits Calendar and register NOW for upcoming visits at the link below. Freshmen and Sophomores must join the approved list by visiting Ms. Jensen in the Titan Center before registering.

tinyurl.com/PHSCollegeVisits26

Please contact Ms. Jensen in the Titan Center (vjensen@powayusd.com) if you have any questions.

Looking for practical support and strategies for parenting? PUSD Parent Education offers a variety of fee-based courses for parents and caregivers.

Courses are available for families with students in TK–12th grade, with many offered both in person and online. New courses are available this year!

Parents can view course descriptions, dates, costs, and register online through the Poway Adult School Parent Education website. Scholarships are also available for families who may need financial assistance.

View Parent Education Courses & Register

Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2026-2027! Memberships are $19 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS - parents, caregivers, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy to do online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

Please visit our website PowayPTSA.org to learn more about our PTSA, how you can help support us, ways to get involved or simply make a small, much-needed donation to support our programs here at PHS.

We look forward to partnering with you for a great year!

As we begin a new academic year, we are asking for your support to help make this a successful, enriching, and rewarding experience for all of our students.

To provide the resources and opportunities that enhance student learning and engagement, we are requesting a contribution of $175 per student (the equivalent of 99¢ per day). Donations directly support essential classroom supplies, student programs, teacher enrichment initiatives, and campus improvements. Every donation, regardless of amount, is sincerely appreciated and helps in providing exceptional opportunities for our students.

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to Poway High School. Please consider joining the Foundation and partnering with us to make a lasting difference in our school community.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/direct-donation-3

All students and staff members are encouraged to wear green and/or gray on Fridays to show our Titan spirit!

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Website: http://powayhigh.powayusd.com/

Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245

Contact: pgoepfert@powayusd.com