High Lites March 22 2024

At their competition on Friday, March 15, the Jazz Band received a rating of Superior with Honors (the highest possible rating), and also received the awards for Best Trumpets, Best Trombones, and Best Saxophones. In addition, Asher Shingara and Gabe Krolikowski won solo awards. r competition on Friday, March 15, the Jazz Band received a rating of Superior with Honors (the highest possible rating), and also received the awards for Best Trumpets, Best Trombones, and Best Saxophones. In addition, Asher Shingara and Gabe Krolikowski won solo awards.

The district has a half day on March 26. We will dismiss at 11:30. The tech school is closed that day. AM students who arrive at 7:50 AM are to go to study hall until their period 4/5/6 class. PM students may leave after their last PV class however we will not be transporting the students home until 11:30. PM tech students who will take the bus home at 11:30 should go to study hall after their last PV class.

The high school is closed March 27-April 1 for spring break. We will resume classes on April 2.

The PVHS 2024 PROM for eligible students in grades 11 and 12 is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at the Sheraton in King of Prussia from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The cost of PROM tickets this year will be $70.00 each and will be for sale Monday, March 25th and after school on Tuesday, March 26th. Then again, Tuesday, April 2nd thru Friday, April 5th during ALL lunches. Please check your student debts and resolve all outstanding charges before attempting to purchase a PROM ticket. The Prom Guest Form is available outside of the main office and is due back no later than Friday, April 5th. Link: Prom guest form 2024

Please note that students will not be admitted into Prom after 7pm and may not leave until 9:30pm.

The Holi Hindu holiday celebration of color and fun has been canceled for Saturday due to forecasted rain. A rescheduled date will be announced as soon as possible. We are sorry for this news!!! Follow pv_cultures_club for more information

NHS is sponsoring a used sneaker collection in our building. ANYONE in the building is welcome to donate! It will run from Feb 26th - March 25th. The box will be located outside of Ms. Schaeffer’s room (244). Donations must be sneakers or other athletic shoes (like cleats); NO non-athletic shoes (sandals, boots, etc.). They can be any size, condition, or brand but must be in complete pairs. A certain amount of money is donated for each pair based on condition. Proceeds benefit Harmony Retreat and Animal Rescue.

The Spring Pep Rally is scheduled for THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH AT 1:30 PM in the Thomas J Kennan Stadium. Rally the Spirit and Ignite the Competition. This event is not open to the public.

This past Saturday, the cast and crew of The Prom had the incredible experience to work with Tony-nominee - and original Emma Nolan in the Broadway production - Caitlin Kinnunen! Caitlin led a discussion about her nearly 20 year career on Broadway (she made her debut when she was just 16) and the path The Prom took to get to New York. She answered insightful questions from our cast then provided valuable character feedback and ideas after watching a handful of scenes and group numbers. It was an unforgettable afternoon! PV’s production of The Prom runs March 21-23 at Middle School East. All performances begin at 7:30, tickets are $10 and can be found here. It’s time to build a prom for everyone!

he Perkiomen Valley School District Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to recognize distinguished alumni, or others, whose outstanding athletic, professional, or civic endeavors have brought honor to Perkiomen Valley School District and serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame are now open! Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2024. We are excited to return this tradition here in Perkiomen Valley. We ask that you please follow the criteria on the website to make your nominations. Please click here to nominate.

The following procedure should be followed if a student becomes ill at school:

• Students are expected to report to the nurse’s suite if they are not feeling well. A parent/guardian will be called if the nurse determines the student is too ill to remain in school, has a temperature of 100.0F and above, or vomiting/diarrhea.

• A prearranged early dismissal by the student/ parent for illness is considered an early dismissal. Should a parent/guardian need to have a student dismissed from school before the regular time for special or urgent reasons, the parent/guardian should send a written request or email that includes the reason, date, time, and signature of a parent/guardian. Early dismissals will be recorded as class absences.

• The student must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medications (i.e. Tylenol or Advil), and 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school.

• Students are not allowed to be sent home in an Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.

• Students should receive their first dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) at 11 – 15 years of age. Additionally, 1 dose of MCV or a valid exemption is due by the first day of 12th grade.

• All students must have had the above vaccine (or valid exemption on file) or risk exclusion the first day of school.

Verification of a health/physical exam is a state requirement for 11th grade. This may be completed up to 1 year prior to the start of Junior year (7/1/22).

Please submit 11th grade physicals and immunization updates to Mrs. Cron (kcron@pvsd.org).

Verification of a physical exam is required for 11th grade. It may be completed up to 1 year prior to the start of Junior year (7/1/23). Please submit to Mrs. Torrence (Atorrence@pvsd.org).

*Please note, a dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) is recommended at age 16 years and a requirement for senior year. Please submit documentation when received.

March 26- Half day for students

March 27-April 1 No School

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.

Trooper Branden Sisca Foundation Scholarship - $2,500 - Criteria - Any Perkiomen Valley Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.3, commitment to community service, must be attending a 2-4 year accredited college. Seniors will need to fill out the application, need one letter of recommendation, a copy of their transcript and an essay indicating what community service means to them. The application is attached or see Mrs. Prettyman in the counseling center for an application. Completed applications must be emailed to info@siscafoundation.org by March 31, 2024. Click here for instructions and application.

Congratulations on your senior's impending graduation. Please see the Commencement 24 Information document to find out all things Graduation. Students need to RSVP to Graduation Events here by May 6th. Additionally, please report Report all scholarships here that the student will be accepting.

The second and final part of the senior graduation project, a video narration of the Digital Portfolio, was due March 1. A drop box and more detailed information is located on the 2024 Digital Portfolio Google Classroom. Please contact Mrs. Kelley ( kakelley@pvsd.org) if you have any questions.

To apply for Career Study, you must submit a complete, signed, and notarized Student Packet as well as the Google Registration Form by April 15th by 3:00PM. Students under 18 at the start of Career Study must also submit clearances of their Career Sponsor to Mrs. Kelley (kakelley@pvsd.org). No late Career Study paperwork will be accepted.

The Perkiomen Valley Student Loan Association provides financial aid for graduates of Perkiomen Valley High School to continue their education. The interest-free loans can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning and are repaid after the student has graduated or left school. More information and an application can be found:

https://sites.google.com/view/pvsla/home The fully completed application must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2024 (11:59 pm) to be considered.

Senior dues are now overdue. Students who have not paid the fee will not be able to purchase tickets to Prom this spring.

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.

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