Panther Weekly

This year we are excited to celebrate Parkview's 50th Anniversary. Over the school year, you may notice our clubs, athletics and activities all finding a way to join in the celebration. They may have alumni at their games, guest conductors at their concerts or 50th themed events.

In this section we will feature images and facts about Parkview's first 50 years!

Since its founding in 1976, Parkview has proudly offered Fine Arts Programs, including Theater, Band, Chorus, and Art. Currently, these programs, along with others, are being taught across the Parkview Cluster and are featured this month on the Gwinnett County website. Here’s a list of the current Fine Arts Programs at Parkview:

• Mariachi Club

• Marching Band

• Jazz Band

• Drama Club

• National Art Honor Society (NAHS)

• Tri-M Music Honor Society

• Dance Ensemble

• Rock Guitar Club

• Parkview Symphony Orchestra

• GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation Performances

• GCPS Tapestry

• Georgia All-State Band

• Chorus

• Orchestra

Congratulations to the Parkview Rifle Team for shooting well in their first match of the season this week against Lumpkin County. Katherine Rodriguez led Parkview with 268 points in the tough loss 1108 to 1004.

Academic Letter Awards from the 2024-2025 school year will be distributed to students the week of October 27th. To qualify for an academic letter award, students earned a 90.0 cumulative average without rounding for both semesters of the 2024-2025 school year. Each student who qualified for an academic letter award is listed here but will also receive a message on Monday, October 27th notifying them of their qualification for the award. Academic letter awards will be handed out to students during all lunch periods with sophomore awards being distributed on Tuesday, October 28th, junior awards being distributed on Wednesday, October 29th, and senior awards being distributed on Thursday, October 29th.

Congratulations to the 858 students on their academic achievements. We hope that each student will keep up their hard work so we can award the student again next year!

Our Cross Country Panthers showed up strong at the Coach Wood Invitational in Whitesburg, GA on Saturday! Varsity boys and girls both placed 10th, JV girls took 9th, and congratulations to our JV boys team who crushed it with a 5th place finish! Huge congratulations to our top 20 individual medalists — Nolan Korbel, Ivy Nguyen, and Nicholas Castaneda! Way to represent, Panthers!

We’re thrilled to bring back one of Parkview’s most beloved traditions — the Miss Parkview Pageant! 🌟

Each participant must collect a minimum of $200 in sponsorships to qualify for a PTSA Scholarship. Your support will help us keep this amazing event alive for years to come and celebrate the talent, leadership, and pride of our Panthers! 💜🧡

Support your favorite contestant or contribute to the cause using the link below 👇
🔗 GiveBacks – Miss Parkview Pageant

Let’s show our Panther Pride and make this year’s pageant unforgettable! 🐾💫

Special shout out to Ms. Maureen Atwood for her hard work to beautify the main courtyard between the main building, G Building, and the Cafeteria. As part of this beautification project, she planned and planted a low maintenance garden in our raised concrete planters to create a welcoming and sustainable outdoor space. The garden features plants that thrive with minimal care, providing color and life throughout the seasons. This beautification project will enhance this highly trafficked area and has created an inviting area for students, staff, and visitors. Thank you, Ms. Atwood, for your hard work to bring this project to fruition.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview on Monday, October 27th during all lunches, 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!

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• Class Ring Orders for ALL juniors and seniors!

• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.90)!

• 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])

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!

E-SPLOST stands for Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It is a one cent sales tax on purchases made in Gwinnett County. Click here for more information on E-SPLOST.

We would like to thank everyone for your support this past week as we adapted to our new routine with the Evolv system. We take great pride in our students and staff for their contributions in making this transition so seamless. We are still refining traffic patterns and adding sinage to ensure that students enter the building as quickly and efficiently as possible, but we are optimistic that this transition will continue to go smoothly.

The Evolv system is part of our district’s multi-layered approach to school safety and is designed to be fast, non-invasive, and effective.

What to Expect During Morning Arrival:

• Students will walk through Evolv scanners at four designated entry points. The four entry points will be in H-Building, the Main Office entry, the Main Gym, and the back of A-Building.

• Phones, keys, and wallets can stay in your bookbags, pockets, and purses.

• If an alert is triggered, staff will conduct a brief secondary screening.

• Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for smooth entry.

At 7:05 traffic will shift to the bus lane so students arriving at this time can use the Evolv systems at the Gym and Main Entrance only. As always, please follow the direction of our staff on campus.

Thank you for your continued support as we implement this important safety measure.

Parents, we appreciate your patience as the county shifts how excuse notes are turned in this year. We have just a few quick tips to make this process continue to be successful.

You must fill in one of the two sections:

• Add a doctor's note or document
• Write in your excuse in the "Note" box.

• Students arriving late must enter through the main front entrance. They should check in using the tablets and go directly to class.

• All checkouts* must happen before 1:30 PM. No exceptions. This allows us to prepare for dismissal, thank you for your support.

• If you know ahead of time your student needs to leave early, you may do the following:

• Send a written note with student in the morning. Note must be received by the Attendance Office before 7:15 AM.

• The note must include: Student’s first and last name, date and time of checkout, and parent phone number.

• The attendance clerk will provide a pass to the student to leave at the designated time without the parent needing to come inside. The students can then checkout at the Attendance Office and meet their parents/guardian outside at the time listed.

• Attendance clerks will verify all notes before releasing students. If they cannot reach a parent, the student will not be allowed to check out.

• We encourage families to regularly check student attendance in ParentVue.

*Please remember, there are no checkouts during testing blocks

AP exam registration CLOSES on Friday November 7.

• All AP exam registration must be completed through MyPaymentsPlus.
• The deadline for AP exam registration is Friday, November 7, 2025.
• Registration on MyPaymentsPlus will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 7; NO late registration will be permitted after this deadline for any reason.
• Students taking one semester AP courses at Parkview (AP US Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, or Physics C: E&M) during second semester will be able to register for only those exams during a restricted registration window from January 5, 2026 to March 6, 2026. However, these students must register for all other AP exams by the November 7 deadline.
• Students who are interested in taking an AP exam for a course that they are not currently taking at Parkview should speak to Ms. Estock in F-3.173 or email susan.estock@gcpsk12.org no later than November 1.
• You will receive more information with specific instructions for exam day in April.
• Refunds and exam cancellations are not permitted this year.
• Per College Board policy, students will be charged an additional $40 returned exam fee for each missed exam, so please choose your AP exams carefully!
• Accommodations students receive through an IEP or 504 plan do not automatically apply to AP exams. Parents and students should work with their special education case manager and/or 504 coordinator to apply for accommodation with College Board. The deadline to apply for accommodations for May 2026 AP exams is January 16, 2026.

• Every student must pay a one-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee.
• GCPS will pay for one exam ($99) for each student, as long as the student is enrolled in the course at a GCPS school.
• Each additional exam is $99 per exam.

• Every student must pay a one-time, non-refundable $15 registration fee. GCPS pays for all additional exams fees for students who are eligible for the fee/reduced lunch program if they are enrolled in those courses at a GCPS school. Parents must complete a GCPS Free and Reduced Lunch Application for their student during the 2025-2026 school year in order to qualify.

Take advantage of these opportunities to connect with college representatives right here on campus!

Monday, October 27 (DATE CHANGE!) – Georgia State University

1. Location: Theater Lobby
2. Time: 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm
3. A pass is required to attend.
4. The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.
   
   

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: Georgia State University

Friday, November 7 - Mercer University

Come learn more about Mercer’s academic programs, campus life, and admissions process!

1. Location: Theater Lobby
2. Time: 10:15am to 11:15am
3. A pass is required to attend.
4. The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: Mercer University

Thursday, November 13 - Georgia College & State University

Explore what it means to be part of Georgia’s Public Liberal Arts University!

1. Location: Theater Lobby
2. Time: 10:15am to 1:15pm
3. A pass is required to attend.
4. The Google Form will close 24 hours before the event.

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: Georgia College and State University

Tuesday, November 18 - Gwinnett Technical College (Seniors Only)

1. Location: Ms. Reyes' Room, Building B - Room # 11.116
2. Time: 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM

Important Details:

1. This is a hands-on application support session — not an instant decision visit.
2. SENIORS ONLY
3. Transcripts will be provided.
4. Bring your questions and get help completing your Gwinnett Tech application!
5. A pass is required to attend.

Sign-up link: College and Career Event: Gwinnett Technical College

For more information on Military or College visits visit our College and Career page or check your advisement class page!

Parkview's Class of 2026 will be the 50th graduating class! It is easy to keep up with all of the important senior detail if you follow the steps below. Have a great Senior Year!

• Please check the Parkview website throughout the year for Senior updates.
• If you are on social media, follow the senior account on Instagram @parkview.hs.seniors
• If you want to be included in the yearbook, make an appointment at Cady.com to schedule your senior portraits. The deadline to be included in the yearbook is November 25, 2025.

Click here to watch the video.

Senior Dues can be paid through Scholastic Images. Scholastic Images will be on campus once a month starting August 18th for orders and questions.

Scholasic Images will be on campus to meet with Seniors on September 8th at thier class meeting.

Attention rising seniors: It's now time to book your senior portrait session! Book today at cady.com. Need help paying the sitting fee? If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you can obtain a voucher. Email sara.spring-kinsey@gcpsk.com for more information.

The deadline to appear in the yearbook is Nov. 25

*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. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

Parkview school calendar Parkview Club Information

Oct. 27

Scholastic Images @ during all lunches

Location: PHS Gym

Scholastic Images will be in the cafeteria during all lunch periods taking orders and answering questions about class rings, letter jackets, and senior dues (cap & gown packages).

Oct. 27 (DATE CHANGE!) –

Georgia State University @ 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location: PHS Theater Lobby

Parkview Lacrosse Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm

Location: ROTC Gym

We’ll cover everything you need to know for the upcoming spring lacrosse season- schedules, dues, expectations and more.

Oct. 28

Academic Letters 10th grade @ during all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

All 10th graders who received notification can pick up their letter during their lunch period.

Oct. 28

JV vs. PACE@ 6:30pm

JV vs. Peachtree Ridge @ 7:30pm

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

Tickets on GoFan.co

Oct. 29

Academic Letters - 11th grade @ during all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

All 11th graders who received notification can pick up their letter during their lunch period.

Oct. 29

Varsity vs. Archer @ 5:30pm

Varsity vs. Cross Keys @ 7:30pm

Location: Archer High School, 2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Tickets on GoFan.co

October 29

Trunk or Treat @ 6:30-8pm

Location: PHS front parking lot

Bring your young family members, friends and neighbors to our super sweet PHS Trunk or Treat!

Oct. 30

Academic Letters - 12th grade @ during all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

All 12th graders who received notification can pick up their letter during their lunch period.

Oct. 30

Varsity Football @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Minion Out

Nov. 1

Parkview Day @ 10:00am-3:00pm

Location: Front parking lot

Come Join Us! We have crafters, creators, and people with stuff to sell! Food Vendors and Entertainers throughout the Day. Parkview Students representing clubs and providing activities for kids. Brought to you by Parkview High School PTSA. Rain or Shine! Email: pkvwptsa@gmail.com for more information. parkviewptsa.givebacks.com/w/Parkview Day

Wrestling @ 11:00am - 4:30pm

Tickets on GoFan.co

Nov. 1

Swim & Dive @ 7:20pm

Location: Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Parkview's chapter of National German Honor Society is hosting a Cards & Games Donation Drive for Camp Sunshine! Bring new, unopened playing cards and board games to the drop-off box in Parkview's Main Office or in Mrs. Menosky's German classroom, 12.131 in A-Building. Donations can also be made using this Amazon List link or our Success Fund link. All donations go to Camp Sunshine, which provides camp experiences for Georgia kids and teens up to age 18 diagnosed with cancer. Our donation drive is in memory of Drew Rouk, a Parkview German student and Camp Sunshine camper who passed away from cancer in July.

Thank you for helping us support Camp Sunshine for future campers!

More information at: https://www.successfund.com/cards-games-camp-sunshine

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 $15 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/bday/

If you want to just donate to the Care Team without the shoutout, just indicate that in the text box at checkout.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

A big thank you to everyone who has already joined PTSA! Your support helps our students, teachers, and school community thrive.

If you haven’t joined yet, now’s the time! Benefits include:

· Stay updated on school events

· Support student programs and teacher resources

· Strengthen our school community

Membership is open to all family members, and students.

Let’s reach our goal together and make this school year amazing!

Thank you,

Christina Nguyen

PTSA Membership Committee

To become a member and learn more about how you can volunteer, please email us at pkvwptsa@gmail.com

Membership link: https://jointotem.com/ga/lilburn/parkview-hs-ptsa

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can make this a fantastic year for our students!