Panther Weekly

March is Theatre In Our Schools month, a time when we celebrate and raise awareness of the power of #TheatreInOurSchools to develop well-rounded, empathetic, and thoughtful leaders. It a time when thousands of students, educators, and supporters join in grassroots campaigns that highlight how participation in school theatre programs helps students develop critical skills that will benefit them in their future careers regardless of whether they pursue arts after graduation.

In March, Parkview Performing Arts will be performing Harvey by Mary Chase.

All Performances will be at 7:30pm on:

Thursday, March 20

Friday, March 21

Saturday, March 22

Tickets are on Gofan.co

Congratulations to the 2025 National Honor Society's new members! These students have worked hard in their classes, volunteered in their communities and are exemplary members of Parkview's student body.

Click here for the list of all of the new inductees!

Congratulations to the Parkview Odyssey of the Mind team. They competed over the weekend (March 8-9). Their hard work paid off when they placed 1st in the region. Cheer on the team as they head to State competition on March 22nd!

This past weekend, HOSA attended their State Leadership Conference with over 50 schools and 5,000 members from around the state. Congratulations to all who attended, we had many compete in round two of their competitions, and one group placing in the Top 10 in their competition! Please congratulate, Hayden Pertab, Yedidya Addis, Sosuna Bereket, and Nyla Al-Amin

Congratulations to the Track and Field Team on another stellar performance on Friday March 7th in the 16th Annual Need for Speed. Both teams came in 2nd place behind the Buford Wolves. They also competed on March 13th where the girls team placed 1st and the boys 3rd. They will end their week with the 16th Annual Porter Steel, Big Orange Relays on Saturday March 14.

Congratulations to the following top finishers! Click here to see meet results.

Parkview Boys and Girls Varsity Tennis Teams remain UNDEFEATED this season. Both the boys and girls tennis teams have dominated each match so far for a 7-0 record. Let’s go Panthers and keep the streak alive!

The boys and girls golf teams defeated Collins Hill on March 11 at the Lakemont course at Stone Mountain. The girls were led by Aubrey Cooper, Ava Landry, and Katie Nguyen. The boys were led by Brad Schreck, Zach Refling, Danny Haussig, and Luke Taylor.

Congratulations to these golfers for a solid effort. Both teams will travel to Statesboro on March 14 for a tournament at Georgia Southern University.

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.

Sponsored by the PHS Care Team

Do you have a birthday coming up? Celebrate your birthday or another student or staff member with a special shoutout on the school's marquee for a $10 minimum donation. Proceeds benefit Parkview High School's Care Team and help our students in need. Shoutouts must be purchased at least 1 week before the birthday. https://www.successfund.com/birthday/

***You can also donate for our families in need without the shoutout; just indicate that in the text box at checkout.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview on Monday, March 17th 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 any junior or senior!

• 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, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP to ensure we have your size at Cap & Gown delivery!

• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

• Seniors, now is the time to order your Official Graduation Announcements by going to www.scholasticimages.com and picking the package that is perfect for you! Don't wait to tell everyone that you're walking across that stage in May!

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!

On April 17th Parkview will once again be hosting the GCPS Track and Field Special Olympics. If you are a student that is interested in volunteering during this event please fill out the interest form or see Coach Simmons, Coach Smart, or Coach Wicks for more information.

If you would like your child to see the world, come to a TRAVEL meeting with Mrs. Campbell on Tuesday, March 25 at 7pm via ZOOM!

RSVP in order to reserve your spot and get the zoom link!

https://bit.ly/4hSMgTw

​Log on to the link of the trip you are interested in for updated info! Sign up on line!​

​2026: Italy, Greece, & the Greek Isles (Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Ephesus (Turkey)​

www.eftours.com/2623812ST​

​2027: South Africa including Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and Cape Town!​

www.eftours.com/2744276uz​

​2028: Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal!​

www.eftours.com/2892783PA​

Parent and student drivers, please remember to follow the instructions of the staff members directing traffic. Please always follow the directions they are giving you. Remember they are directing traffic to help to keep our students and staff members safe and to increase the flow of traffic. In the afternoon, carpool is limited to the Camp Creek side of campus. Please do not drive up Panther Drive in the afternoon unless you have a blue hang tag. If you do, please note, they will be stopping you and redirecting you to the correct carpool lane. Thank you for helping to keep our students and faculty safe.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment from the Main Office.

This can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

You will need a Certificate of Enrollment and your ADAP form from the Main Office.

These can be ordered on MyPaymentsPlus - Under Events and Activities, search Certificate of Enrollment/ADAP* Certificate and place your order. You can pick up your certificate in the Main Office after 48 hours.

*We only have the ADAP for students who took Health in person at Parkview HS. If you took Health online/over the summer/or at another school, you will need to access and print your own ADAP Certificate on the DDS website.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2025 Tickets are currently on sale at GoFan. The last day to purchase tickets is May 2nd but the prices continue to increase the later you wait. Click Here for details!

On Tuesday, March 18th all 11th grade students will take the SAT. Scores from the SAT give insights into each student’s academic strengths, along with areas they can work on while still in high school.

This spring the SAT will be administered in a digital format that will provide an overall easier testing experience for students. Students will take the SAT on Tuesday, March 18th using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

SAT School Day Testing Day Schedule:

Testing Schedule

7:15 AM – 10:45 AM - SAT Testing Block (3rd period)

4th Period - 10:51 AM – 11:13 AM

4A - 10:51 AM – 11:40AM

4B - 11:18 AM – 11:40 AM

5th Period - 11:46 AM – 12:08 PM

5A - 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM

5B - 12:13 PM - 12:35 PM

6th Period - 12:41 PM – 1:30 PM

6A - 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B - 1:08 PM – 1:30 PM

7th Period - 1:36 PM - 2:10 PM

The SAT School Day will be given online. Student must bring their Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

If taking the SAT, please be sure to arrive to school on time.

On Thursday, March 20th all students enrolled in a 9th or 10th grade Language Arts class will take Gwinnett Writes.

Gwinnett Writes is administered once a year during third quarter as a language arts assessment. For the test, students will write an informative or argumentative response to a Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies topic. The choice of topic will be made by the student prior to starting the test.

Students will take the Gwinnett Writes on Thursday, March 20th using their GCPS issued Chromebook.

Gwinnett Writes Testing Day Schedule:

7:15 AM – 10:10 AM - Gwinnett Writes Testing Block (2nd period)

Resume Normal Bell Schedule at 10:10 AM

4th Period - 10:17 AM – 11:10 AM

4A - 10:10 AM – 10:38 AM

4B - 10:43 AM – 11:10 AM

5th Period - 11:17 AM – 12:10 PM

5A - 11:10 AM – 11:38 AM

5B - 11:43 AM - 12:10 PM

6th Period - 12:17 PM – 1:10 PM

6A - 12:10 PM – 12:38 PM

6B - 12:43 PM – 1:10 PM

7th Period - 1:17 PM - 2:10 PM

From the Attendance Office

Dear Parkview Families,

We would like to inform you about the upcoming testing schedule for the week of March 17th. Please take note of the following important dates and details:

March 18th:

• All 11th grade students will take the SAT from 7:15 AM to 10:45 AM.

• After the exam, the students will attend 4th through 7th periods.

• All testers must be on time to take advantage of this opportunity.

March 20th:

• All students enrolled in a 9th or 10th grade Language Arts class will take Gwinnett Writes.

• The Gwinnett Writes Testing Block is from 7:15 AM to 10:10 AM.

• Students will attend 4th through 7th periods on a normal bell schedule for the remainder of the day.

• Testers must arrive on time to have the allotted testing time.

Important Reminders:

• There will be no check-outs during testing administration times.

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

• College Planning & Financial Aid Info
• Senior Information
• Counselor Request for Recommendation
• Recommendation Due Dates & Resources
• College Planning Timeline
• Naviance Videos: Recommender, College Apps, Transcript How-To Videos
• Junior Conference Booklet

Click here to visit the PHS Counseling page.

Students: If you have applied to a college that requires a mid-year report (1st semester grades) please let your assigned counselor know as soon as possible. Counselors do not complete this report automatically; students MUST tell their assigned counselor they need a mid-year report.

Also the gafutures.org website should now have your updated transcript on file for you to send to GA colleges/universities.

Please visit the College & Career Center for information on scholarships, college financing, career information and many other helpful services. See Ms. Ramos in room # 10.154 or visit the website

• 17 March: All day - West Point ROTC Visit
• 19 March: 10:15am - 12:30pm - Yale University Visit
• 25 March: 10:15am - 12:15pm - Gwinnett Tech – College Application Assistance
• 26 March: 10:15am - 1:15pm - Dual Enrollment Information Sessions
• 26 March: 11am - 12pm11am - Emory University Visit

Applying to Georgia colleges and Universities is free all month! Get your applications in now before the deadlines pass!

Greetings, Class of 2025! The FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Students who will be college freshmen in 2025-2026 school year need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (award year runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). Please visit fafsa.gov to fill out the form. As a reminder, completing the FAFSA ensures consideration for federal, state, and college financial aid, which includes scholarships, grants, work-study funds, and loans. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Counseling Office.

Seniors applying to colleges through Common App will need to match their Common App account and their Naviance account. Click here for Naviance & Common App directions.

Click here for PHS tutoring sessions.

Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more. Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd. Click the link to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25

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

Senior Dues need to be paid as soon as possible through Scholastic Images. Scholastic Images will be on campus once a month starting August 19th for orders and questions.

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

Graduation signs and banners are now available to order on SuccessFund.com. Please look for flyers that will be posted with the QR code. The information will also be in the senior packets. If you have any questions, please see Mrs Pilarte in building G, room 1.153

*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

March 17

Scholastic Images - During all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

See the information in the :News" section for details

March 17

Boys Varsity Golf @ 3:30pm

Location: Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia 30518

March 17

JV Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: PHS Tennis Courts

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 17

Track & Field @ 4:00pm

Location: Parkview Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 17

Varsity Girls @ 6:00pm

Location: Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 17

Varsity Baseball @ 6:00pm

Location: Norcross High School, 5300 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 18

SAT during @ 7:15am-10:45am

Location: Please see your eclass for your testing location

All 11th grade students will be taking the SAT, everyone will have a modified schedule. See the above schedule for details.

March 18

Varsity Girls & Boys @ 3:30pm

Location: Country Club of Gwinnett, 3254 Clubside View Ct SW, Snellville, GA 30039

March 18

Varsity Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: Meadowcreek High School, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 18

Varsity Girls @ 5:00pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

Location: Parkview Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 18

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:35pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 18

JV Baseball @ 5:30pm

Location: Decatur High School, 310 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 19

Yale University Information Session @ 10:15-12:30am

Location: Theater Lobby

You must sign up for this in your advisement eclass

March 20

Gwinnett Writes 1st-3rd period

Location: Please see your eclass for your testing location

Students in 9th and 10th grade Language Arts courses will take Gwinnett Writes. Everyone will have a modified schedule. See the above schedule for details.

March 19

JV Boys @ 3:30pm

Location: Smoke Rise Country Club, 4900 Chedworth Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

March 19

Varsity @ 5:30pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

Varsity Tennis @ 3:30pm

Location: Peachtree Ridge High School, 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

Track & Field @ 4:00pm

Location: Parkview Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

JV Baseball @ 4:30pm

9th Grade Baseball @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

JV Girls @ 5:30pm

JV Boys @ 7:15pm

Location: Peachtree Ridge High School, 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

Varsity Grade Baseball @ 5:30pm

Location: Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 20

Harvey, By Mary Chase @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 21

Track & Field @ 4:30pm

Location: Peachtree Ridge High School, 1555 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 21

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 21

Varsity Baseball @ 5:30pm

Location: Meadowcreek High School, 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 21

Harvey, By Mary Chase @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 22

Varsity Boys @ 8:00am

Location: Stone Mountain Golf Club, 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

March 22

9th Grade Baseball @ 12:00pm

JV Baseball @ 2:30pm

Location: Seckinger High School, 3655 Sardis Church Rd, Buford, GA 30519

Tickets on GoFan.co

March 22

Harvey, By Mary Chase @ 7:30pm

Location: PHS Theater

Tickets on GoFan.co

Last chance to guarantee a yearbook! Pre-order by February 28th to secure your copy. Copies are available for $99 at Jostens.com.

Dear Parkview Families,

Parkview PTSA would like to welcome all of our new and returning families to the 2024-2025 school year. We want every family to have the opportunity to be involved with PTSA and feel connected. The Parkview PTSA provides a unique opportunity that brings everyone together as one community. Research shows students benefit from a strong school environment, with engaged teachers and involved parents.

This leads to higher grades, improved test scores and increased attendance. Current PTSA initiatives include:

• Community Event Parkview Day
• Grants to staff for educational initiatives
• Reflections, a national, PTA full range arts competition
• Staff appreciation luncheon
• Support of Parkview’s Care Team
• Baccalaureate Ceremony for graduating seniors

Your purchase of a Parkview PTSA Membership is what supports these and other Parkview initiatives.

Join PTSA Here!

Click here to order PHS Spirit Wear!

Surprise your kids with a yard full of prefilled eggs for Easter! Eggs will be delivered to your house by our "bunnies" on Easter weekend.

Delivery limited to Parkview School District

Choose to be egged April 18th or 19th after dark.

Order through Google Form and Pay through Venmo by April 13th

Order form link - https://tinyurl.com/ParkviewEggMyYard2025