Principal's Update

Your reputation isn’t built in one big moment. It’s built in hundreds of small ones: whether you follow through when you say you will, how you treat someone who can’t do anything for you, what you do when something gets hard, and the choices you make when nobody is making you do the right thing. Benjamin Franklin put it simply: “Well done is better than well said.” Who we are is ultimately shown by what we do.

At Providence Hall, we want to get better at recognizing those choices. That’s why you’ll start hearing us talk more about LEAD: Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Determination. These aren’t titles or awards, they’re everyday behaviors. Leadership can be including someone who is standing alone. Excellence can be deciding your first attempt isn’t your best attempt. Accountability can be owning a mistake instead of making an excuse. Determination can simply mean sticking with something when quitting would be easier.

We talk a lot about learning to THINK, COMMUNICATE, and ACT. LEAD asks another question: What do your actions say about who you are becoming? None of us gets it right every day. The goal is to notice the small choices that are shaping us and make the next one count.

Pick one LEAD value this week. Look for one opportunity to demonstrate it when nobody asks you to.

Ask your student: “Which LEAD value do you think comes most naturally to you right now and which one takes more effort?”

• SCHEDULE CHANGE: School-Wide Testing Day & Senior College Tours
• Mountain View & Rosecrest Closure
• Band Concert
• Scholarship Seminar
• Math Tutoring
• Choir Concert
• Guitar Concert
• Utah College Application Week
• College Newsletter

• Art Club
• Wrestling Parent Meeting
• Utah Girls State
• PHHS Drivers Ed Program
• School Store
• BYU Fundraising Opportunities

This Wednesday, all 9th–11th grade students will be taking either the PSAT or Practice ACT exams. These assessments are designed to help students prepare for end-of-year testing and the official ACT exam later this school year. Please see the information below for more details.

🕒 SCHEDULE

• Arrive by 7:45 AM (testing begins promptly at 7:55 AM)

• Testing ends approximately 11:30–11:45 AM

• Students are dismissed after testing unless riding the bus

• Bus riders will wait in the gym

• Room assignments will be given in the morning meet-up and posted around the building

🧾 ACCOMMODATIONS

• PreACT: No accommodations (practice test only)

• PSAT: Accommodations only if previously approved for last year’s AP exams

• Note: Early dismissal applies only to PHHS. Other campuses will follow a normal school day.

👥 WHO

• All 9th–11th graders

• 9th–11th: PreACT (no registration required)

• PSAT for 10th–11th graders that opted in and registered by 9/25

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• ✅ Bring your own 4-function calculator (limited supply available at school)

• ⛔ Late arrivals cannot test

• ⛔ Exams cannot be made up or taken early

• ⛔ No backpacks, phones, smartwatches, food, or drinks in testing rooms

• 🍎 Snack allowed during break (must be stored and eaten outside testing room)

• 🧥 Dress in layers

• 🥪 Sack lunches available after testing, charged to student account

This Wednesday, while underclassmen participate in ACT practice, seniors will have the option to attend one of two college tours. Please see the information below for details.

🎓 Providence Hall High School is excited to host Utah College Application Week (UCAW) this week, October 5–9! This is an incredible opportunity for our students to take steps toward their future education.

Seniors

• Seniors will apply to colleges during their English class.

• If a senior does not have English, they will be pulled from class to complete applications.

• Local schools waive application fees during UCAW—so we highly encourage participation!

• Please ensure students know their Social Security number (not required to apply but helpful).

All Students – UCAW Activities

• Monday: College Bingo & Lunch Activities

• Tuesday: Lunch Activities

• Wednesday: College Tours or Testing (dress down)

• Thursday: Rep Your College Gear & Lunch Activities (dress down)

Graduation may still feel a little ways off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what comes next. This newsletter is designed to help students and families stay informed, plan ahead, and make the senior year a little less overwhelming.

You don’t have to have your whole future figured out right now, but starting early gives you more options later.

Need help with homework, want a place to study, or have a math question? Free Math Help is available for all PHHS math subjects and Math Credit Recovery. Students can drop in, work independently or with friends, and get help from a math teacher when they need it.

• ⏰ Tuesdays | 3:00–5:00 PM
• 📍 Room 246
• 💲 Free — no appointment needed!

Come and go as needed—you do not need to stay the entire time.

Mr. Seabury's WWII class explored WWII era artifacts sent from the National WWII Museum. They were able to gain hands-on experience with analyzing historical materials to make inferences about their use and what the items can teach about this impactful part of world history.

Some players put up big numbers. The Connector has spent her career making sure people count. Ms. Jensen pays attention. She picks up on the little things, remembers what matters to people, and seems to know when someone could use a check-in. She’s been part of the PHHS lineup since the very beginning, helping shape the kind of school we wanted to become.

We’ll be featuring MS. ROMINGER & MS. B. ANDERSON in next week’s PHHS All Star Spotlight, so we especially need your stories, comments, and shout-outs for them this week.

And keep them coming! Stauffer, Bertoch, and Johansen are up next, so we’re collecting shout-outs for them too. Tell us what makes these teachers great, something they do for students, a strength you appreciate, or simply a moment when they made a difference.

🎨 Art Club will meet this Monday, October 5th from 2:40-3:30 in Mrs. Ponti's classroom.

There will be a Wrestling parent meeting this week for those interested in joining the team.

• 📆 When: Thursday, October 8th
• 🕖 Time: 7:00 pm
• 📍 Where: Elementary School Aux Gym weight room.

Our sponsorship program provides students with a structured way to seek sponsorships from local businesses and community members to help offset school fees for athletics and activities.

If you are interested in participating, please review the attached sponsorship packet and complete the required forms before reaching out to potential sponsors.

ATHLETICS: Scott Fields - sfields@providencehall.com

ACTIVITIES: Jill Stark - jstark@providencehall.com

CouponBirds Help To Save Scholarship

CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship supports high school and college students by easing financialA scholarship for students who create a 2–5 minute video about how they budget and save for their future goals.

More information: https://www.couponbirds.com/scholarship-application-form

Deadline: October 10, 2026

Daniels Scholarship

Up to a full cost-of-attendance scholarship for students who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and commitment to service.

More information: https://danielsfund.org/our-work/scholarships/

Deadline: October 15, 2026

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) High School Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue a degree and career in strength and conditioning, with consideration given to future goals and community service.

More information: https://www.nsca.com/about-us/nsca-foundation/scholarships/

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Overcoming Adversity Through Sports Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship for high school seniors and college student-athletes who have overcome challenges and grown stronger through sports.

More information: https://www.kevinmcmanuslaw.com/the-kevin-mcmanus-law-overcoming-adversity-through-sports-scholarship/

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship

Five $1,000 scholarships for students who help raise awareness and fight distracted driving.

More information: https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

Deadline: November 9, 2026

Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship for a student who has overcome a traumatic experience and used it as an opportunity for growth.

More information: https://largeylaw.com/largey-law-overcoming-the-impossible-scholarship/

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship Fund

A scholarship for students pursuing technology careers, based on academics, recommendations, and future goals.

More information: https://connect-community.org/future-leaders-of-it/

Deadline: December 1, 2026

North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship

Three $1,000 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in logistics or supply chain management.

More information: https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship

Deadline: December 15, 2026

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