The "Patriot Pulse"
August 25th - August 29th
Brief Message From the Principal
Hello Patriot Families,
We’ve wrapped up Week 3, and progress reports are just three weeks away. Here are a few key updates:
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Academic Labs: Starting this week! This is an excellent opportunity for students to ask for support and get extra help.
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Lunch Expectations: Students may not go to the parking lot at lunch unless leaving with a blue slip or on early release. Unauthorized visits will result in consequences.
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Dress Code: Students not following the dress code will be asked to change, and parents will be contacted. A concerning new trend—walking with pants/shorts unzipped and exposing undergarments—will not be allowed. Please help us address this at home.
I appreciate your support in keeping our campus safe, respectful, and focused on learning. We’re stronger together.
Students—stay mindful of your strengths, seek help when needed, and take pride in making choices that help you succeed.
- Here's the update for the week ahead
- See our photo highlights of the week
- Note the upcoming events on your calendar
- Make sure to fill out the attached forms from the Principal's Office
- Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter
🎉 This week, our Patriots demonstrated leadership and school spirit!”🏆
- Dr. White 🌷
PHHS Foundation Update
The Foundation held its monthly meeting on August 21st at 6:30 pm. During the meeting, two grants were approved for Ms. Pelayo, one of our freshman Physics teachers, and Ms. Dickens, our Environmental Science teacher. These grants will help cover the costs of classroom equipment and supplies.
The Welcome Back luncheon for the staff was held on August 8th and was a big success. It was wonderful to start the year off by showing some appreciation to our PHHS staff.
The 4.0 breakfast reception will be held on October 21st at 8:15 a.m. for students who received a grade of 4.0 or higher in the spring semester of the previous school year at PHHS. More details, such as the location, will follow as we approach the date.
Lastly, please take the PATRIOT PLEDGE. This is our primary fundraiser, which enables us to provide teacher grants, classroom enrichment, school supplies, staff & student recognition, and non-school-funded field trips. Without your membership, we would be unable to provide our support to students and staff.
Click on the link below to donate:
https://foundation.patrickhenryhs.net/patriot-pledge
To learn more about what the Foundation is doing, you can follow us on Instagram @phhs_foundation
Reminder: Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the library; all are welcome.
Coffee Cart Superstars
We love our Superstars!
PHHS Thrift Store
Picture taken December 2024
September
- Back to School Night - Thursday, September 4th at 5:45 p.m. (PHAME)
- Foundation Meeting - Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 (School Library)
- 1st 6-week progress ends - Friday, September 19th
LCFF Forms
We need your support. Please answer two quick questions that do not require income information. Click here to read the letter.
Please complete the survey in any of the following ways:
- Online via the unique link emailed to you from survey@sandiegounified.org via SurveyMonkey
- In-person, by printing out and returning the paper form HERE to your child’s school
- Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal (click HERE).
The LCFF Form icon is located in the lower left corner. If you don't have a Parent Portal account, click HERE to view a tutorial.
Congratulations to the new SSC members.
Newly Elected People for SSC (will hold a 2-year term)
Parent/Community Members
We had three available positions, and the individuals listed below received the highest number of votes:
- Lyndy Cuevas – 38.9%
- Ryan Brock – 36.1%
- Raquel Aparicio – 36.1%
Students
We had two available positions, and the individuals listed below received the highest number of votes:
- Timothy T – 51.7% of the votes
- Mackenzie L – 33.3% of the votes
- Katya C-26.1% of the votes (Alternate)
Other School Personnel Non-Classroom
We had one available position, and the individual listed below received the highest number of votes:
- Alexandra Moncayo 66.7%
Teachers (classroom only)
We had two available positions, and the individuals listed below received the highest number of votes:
- Wendy Lange 94.4%
- Steven Vanwyk 83.3%
SSC Updates:
Henry High Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Henry High School Parent Compact
District Parent and Family Engagement Policy English
SENIORS! SENIORS! SENIORS!
This year, the yearbook is featuring seniors’ baby pictures in the senior section of the yearbook. It’s a fun way to celebrate how far our students have come, making the senior section extra special.
Please submit one baby or toddler photo of your senior for a chance to have your senior featured; space is limited. Images MUST be in the following: JPEG/JPG, HEIC/HEIF. All photos must be submitted by December 1. Please submit photos using the Google form: https://forms.gle/DbwS18dkhhpeJ4sTA I
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Frohoff, Yearbook Advisor at efrohoff@sandi.net
Contact Info
Patrick Henry High School
Principal: Dr.Sandra WhiteAssociate Principals: Mrs. Noelle Yates, Mr. Bill Miller, Mrs. Jennifer Pacofsky
Main Office: Mrs. Ali Moncayo or Mrs. Sonia Ortega
Email: amoncayo@sandi.net or sortega@sandi.net
Website: www.patrickhenryhs.net
Location: 6702 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: (858) 988-2700