Congratulations to Lia Rothman as Parkview's 2025 Star Student! The Star Student is the student who receives the highest score on the SAT in one sitting. Lia has chosen Ms. Virginia Harvey as her Star Teacher. Congratulations to them both for this achievement!

Congratulations to Parkview's Own Matt Henson for is induction to the Georgia Track & Field, and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame! Coach Henson has spent many years with our Panther Athletes guiding them on the track and in the classroom. Congratulations on this honor and we look forward to see what this upcoming Track and Field season brings!

Parkview German students competed at State German Convention on Friday and Saturday (January 17/18)in different events and projects. Please congratulate the following students when you see them!

Baked Goods: Sachertorte- 3rd Place: Florencia Bascon

City Tour Video- 2nd Place in Level 1: Noah Hansen

Lip Sync- 3rd Place

Paired Work- 2nd Place in Level 1: Noah Hansen & Abigail Solomon

2nd Place in Level 2: Monica Kruger & Sarah L'Heureux

Spelling Bee- 1st Place in Level 1: Annabel Li

3rd Place in Level 3: Yatziry Reyes-Nunez

3rd Place in Level 5: Isaiah Choudhury

T-Shirt- 3rd Place: Annabel Li

Vocabulary Bee- 2nd Place in Level 5: Sven Barrera-Weinert

Written Test- 1st Place in Level 1: Pernilla Barrera-Weinert

1st Place in Level 5: Sven Barrera-Weinert

2025 Georgia German Teacher of the Year- Kirsten Menosky

On Saturday(January 18) the Parkview dance team competed at the Ridge Invitational. I am so proud of our girls we placed 3rd overall in the 5A/6A Hip hop category. We also improved our score by 12 points from our last competition. It was a great weekend to be a Parkview panther.

Congratulations to Parkview's Vex Robotics team 1356B for their impressive victory at the Lakeside Vex Robotics tournament this past weekend (January 18). In addition to their win, they were honored with the Excellence Award and have earned a spot at the State Tournament on February 8th.

Shutter Sense results are in for the Gwinnett Student Photography Awards:

• 1st Place: Alt Process - Lily Gao

• 2nd Place: Alt Process - Lily Gao

• 3rd Place: Motion - Dyana Flores

• 4th Place: Alt Process - Brynn Light

• 4th Place: Landscape/Nature - Jackson Snyder

• 5th Place: Emotive - Leah Killebrew

• Honorable Mention: Landscape/Nature - Sam Cordero

• Honorable Mention: Color - Abby Blunck

In other art news, Leah Killebrew's artwork was chosen for the exhibit at ALL STATE. Additionally, at the Georgia Ceramics Symposium, the works of Lilah Thomas and Abby Leevosh were selected by jurors!

Congratulations to all the talented Parkview artists for their hard work and dedication!

Just checked your report card and realized you have a 93.00 average or higher? Parkview's National Honor Society is now currently accepting new members. Any junior with a 93.00 average may apply. Seniors can apply if they applied last year or recently obtained the 93.00 average. Due to the snow DLD the introductory meeting is now Wednesday, February 5th in the chorus room at 2:20. See Ms. Kimbro in 12.229 or Ms. Mays in C1.125 for more information.

The publishing team is looking for short stories, essays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, poetry, & art.

The theme for this year’s magazine is “Dream State: a reflection of our mind's endless creations, both positive and negative, which feed our emotions and motivate us to chase our dreams.”

Submissions are due by late February! Click here for the Google Form for submission.

Hello Parkview Panthers! Are you interested in learning about sustainability and improving the pond at Garner Creek? Our Environmental Club, along with Gwinnett County Water Resources, is planning a Bioretention pond clean up on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be a scientist and an outreach representative to teach us about sustainability while we clean and beautify the area of Garner Creek, which is right outside of our door. Please join us for a clean up day and wonderful act of environmental stewardship!

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.

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.

Tired of being late for your first period? Are you frustrated with getting stuck in afternoon traffic? 🕒🚗

We’ve got the solution: Ride the Bus! 🚌

It’s reliable, stress-free, and gets you where you need to be on time. Let’s make mornings and afternoons easier for everyone.

Please view the video below! These changes were implemented at the start of 2nd semester, thank you to all that have help us make this transition so smooth.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2025 Tickets are currently on sale at GoFan. Please make sure you buy them before the price increases on Feb. 1st. The last day to purchase tickets is May 2nd but the prices continue to increase the later you wait. Click Here for details!

We are preparing for ACCESS testing. Between January 21, 2025, and February 6, 2025, all Multilingual Learner students will take the ACCESS for ELLs Assessment. Students will test on four different domains/sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

ACCESS for ELLs Assessment will be given online. Student must bring their GCPS issued Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.

Thank you,

Panther Assessment Office

Click here for information on Assessment dates.

Business Tech:

• Introduction to Business & Technology - Business & Technology - Business Communications (Office Interns)

• Introduction to Business & Technology - Financial Literacy - Banking & Investing

Audio-Video Tech & Film:

• Audio-Video Tech & Film I - Audio-Video Tech & Film II - Audio-Video Tech & Film III

Engineering & Technology:

• Foundations of Engineering & Technology - Engineering Concepts - Engineering Applications
• Foundations of Engineering & Technology - Intro to Graphics Design

(3DE) Marketing:

• (3DE) Marketing Principles - (3DE) Marketing & Entrepreneurship - (3DE) Marketing Management - 3DE Work Based Learning/School Store (Optional 4th year courses)

JROTC:

• JROTC I - JROTC II - JROTC III - JROTC IV

Health Science:

• Introduction to Health Science - Essentials of Healthcare & Anatomy (4th year Science) - Patient Care Fundamentals & Patient Care Technician (Students earn credit for both courses)

Computer Science:

• Intro to Software Technology - Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles (* see below) - AP Computer Science (* see below)
• Intro to Software Technology - Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science Principles (* see below) - Game Design (* see below)

*Course meets 4th science requirement, or 2 comp sci courses will satisfy 2 years of foreign language courses.

Food, Nutrition & Wellness:

• Food, Nutrition & Wellness - Food for Life (4th year Science) - Food Science (4th year Science)

Examining the Teaching Profession:

• Examining the Teaching Profession

Work Based Learning:

• Work Based Learning is open to all rising 11th and 12th grade students.

Students who have qualified for Credit Recovery will be receiving an email January 10-14, with instructions on how to register. The minimum grade to be eligible for credit recovery is 50% and these are the ONLY courses offered through Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery:

Language Arts

9th Grade Literature

10th Grade Literature

11th Grade American Literature

12th Grade British Literature

Math

Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Geometry: Concepts and Connections

Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Advanced Financial Algebra

Science

Anatomy & Physiology

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Science

Physics

Social Studies

American Government

Personal Finance and Economics

US History

World Geography

World History

Other

Health

• 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.

January 29, 2025

If you participated in the ASVAB testing last semester, there will be a representative from the Navy at Parkview to go over ASVAB scores with you. Sign up in your Advisement eclass - a pass is required for this event.

Room 11.116

February 1, 2025

9am-2pm

South Gwinnett High School

This is a free event

Click here for more information and to register!

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.

There will be a Senior Breakfast for all graduating Seniors on February 12, during 2nd and 3rd periods. Breakfast will be available, you will receive a copy of the Senior Packet and review graduation information. If you are usually off campus at that time, please do your best to be at Parkview during those periods to attend the breakfast. Maxwell and Grayson have been notified of the event.

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

Senior Dues can be paid 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

*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

January 25

Bioretention pond clean up @ 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Garner Creek Next to Parkview HS

See the above information in the "News Update" section for details.

January 27

Girl's lacrosse tryouts @ 3:20pm

Location: Meet in the locker room (in the old gym) at 3:20 and the team will walk down to the field together.

Please make sure your physicals/Rank One is completed before you get to the locker room.

January 27

Tennis Tryouts @ 2:30 - 4:30

Location: PHS Tennis 's Courts

Anyone interested in trying out must have their information updated in RankOne - no exceptions. Please be ready with your racquet, tennis shoes and positive attitude!

January 28

Maxwell and Grayson on Campus during all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

Students interested in attending Maxwell or Grayson Tech can speak with school representatives during their lunch periods. Applications for both school are open now, go the each school website for details.

January 28

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

Location: Berkmar HS, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Tickets on GoFan.co

January 29

Diamond Girls Interest Meeting after school

Location: 3.107

Volunteer by serving concession food and drinks at our home baseball games and earn volunteer hours and a PHS letter!

January 31

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Gyms

Tickets on GoFan.co

February 1

Wrestling Traditional Area @ 9:00am

Location: PHS Gyms

Purchase your yearbook on Jostens.com.

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $95.

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!

Do you have a birthday coming up? Starting January 6th you can 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.