Panther Weekly

Congratulations to all of the graduates of the Class of 2025!

Two Parkview High School Students took home awards this weekend at the 22nd Annual Congressional Art competition! Only the top 6 entries recieved awards. We are so proud of Parkview Artists and Seniors and congratulate them on this amazing accomplishment. Both students are Drawing and Painting AP Art students.

Mariam Navqi-5th place- Artwork will be displayed in Congressman Scotts Stockbridge office for one year

Asmaa Jasseb-3rd Place- Artwork displayed at Hartsfield Jackson Airport for one year, $250 dollar scholarship

Chick-fil-a Chicken Biscuits will be on sale again this year in the Cafeteria between exams on Monday, May 19-Wednesday, May 21. Sales benefit Parkview's Special Education Department.

$5 Apple Pay, Cash or Card

Don't forget that the 19-21 are early release days. Students will be dismissed at 11:45am each day after exams.

Parking for the 2025-2026 school year will go on sale on:

May 12 - June 2 - Rising Seniors

June 3 - June 17 - Rising Juniors

June 18 - July 7 - All other students

You can purchase your spot on MyPaymentsPlus on the above dates for $70. Spaces are limited and only students who have purchased a spot will be allowed to park on campus.

Attention rising Seniors: In order to be featured in their senior yearbook, seniors must have their portrait taken with CADY. Those qualifying for Free or Reduced Lunch may contact the Yearbook Adviser at Sara.Spring-Kinsey@gcpsk12.org to inquire about obtaining a voucher code to waive the sitting fee. Book early! The deadline for senior portraits is November 25th, 2025.

Visit cady.com/schedule to book now!

The Mountain Park branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library is seeking student volunteers ages 14-17 to assist at their Summer Reading table, welcoming families and signing them up for the program.

Pick as many 2-hour shifts (10am through 6pm) during June and July as you’d like, and you can earn credit for service hours, or just be a part of the library crew.

Contact Stacey Moura at smoura@gwinnettpl.org for more information or to join the team!

We are preparing for Spring semester final exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Final Exams are not administered prior to the schedule below. Students with an excused absence who miss a final exam prior to May 21st should arrange a time with their teacher for a make up opportunity.

It is very important that students attend school during final exams. Students that miss final exams must have an excused and approved absence.

Spring Final Exam Schedules:

• Wednesday, May 14th – 7th and 6th period SENIORS ONLY
• Friday, May 16th – 1st period
• Monday, May 19th – 4th period & 2nd period
• Tuesday, May 20th – 5th period & 3rd period
• Wednesday, May 21st – 6th period & 7th period

Final Exam Bell Schedule

May 19th – 21st

Exam Block

7:15 AM – 9:25 AM

Break

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Exam Block

9:35 AM – 11:45 AM

Final Exams 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

From the Attendance Office

Dear Parkview Families,

We would like to inform you about the upcoming 2nd semester final exams schedule. Please take note of the following important dates and details:

May 19th-21st:

• We will follow a block schedule for final exams (two exams per day).

• Students will take all final exams during the scheduled times based on the final exam schedule.

• Students will not be allowed to take any final exams early.

• Students with excused or approved absences who miss a final exam prior to May 21st should arrange a time with their teacher for a make-up opportunity.

• Students will be released from school at 11:45 AM on these days. We appreciate families planning appointments for after this time.

Important Reminders:

• There will be no check-outs from May 19th-21st.

• Students who arrive late for exams will be admitted to class, but their final exam time will remain as scheduled.

• Students who choose not to attend their Advisement period must ensure they have transportation to avoid missing their final exam scheduled for that day.

• For more information, see the Panther Weekly Newsletter.

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

Testing Dates: May 27th – June 18th Mondays thru Thursdays 9:30a - 1:30p

• SUMMER TESTING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CREDIT RECOVERY LAB D.424 ·
• Students DO NOT need to stay the entire time but MUST arrive ON TIME. Students who are late will be denied entrance. They may leave as soon as they are done testing for the day.
• ONLY available for courses listed below that were failed with final grade between 50-69.
• 1st attempt at EACH course: Free. Each attempt thereafter: $25.
• Traditional year-round Georgia Virtual Credit Recovery online. Open to new AND existing credit recovery students. Parkview students ONLY.
• Coach Romero will begin contacting eligible students and parents via email starting on May 23rd.
• Students have 26 weeks from registration date to complete each course but are strongly encouraged to complete them within 8 weeks. Courses completed after June 18th will be added to transcripts at the end of Fall semester.
• Any student enrolling in an EOC course (Alg C&C B, Biology B, American Lit B, US History B) will need to wait until the next mid-month administration of the EOC in September 2025 to take final exam.
• All POST-tests, including final exams must be completed in-person in the credit recovery lab to receive credit. Any assignment that DOES NOT count for a grade may be completed from home.
• This program is NOT recognized by the NCAA if student would later like to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Questions? Contact Daniel Romero at daniel.romero@gcpsk12.org

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

Astronomy Personal Finance and Economics

Science:

Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Anatomy & Physiology - Environmental Science

Social Studies:

World Geography - US History - World History - American Government

Other:

Health

Click Here for more info on GCPS Summer School

Gwinnett County Public Schools' Face-to-Face High School Summer School is a fee-based program that allows students to take courses to get ahead or to make-up a class previously failed. Courses are available to all high school students, including selected courses for rising 9th graders. Face-to-Face high school locations are Grayson High School, Norcross High School, and Seckinger High School.

Registration opens: April 1, 2025

Registration closes: May 23, 2025

Register via MyPaymentsPlus (Acceptable forms of payment: credit/debit card or electronic check)

Summer school dates: June 9 - July 2 (June 19 is a holiday)

Online summer school classes will be offered through Gwinnett Online Campus. Courses are available to all high school students, including selected courses for rising 9th graders. Note: Students will be invited to an optional virtual orientation on the first day of class, June 2. All courses will require a face-to-face final exam at our GOC campus, located at 713 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville.

Registration Opens: March 3, 2025

Registration Closes: May 23, 2025

Register via MyPaymentsPlus (Acceptable forms of payment: credit/debit card or electronic check)

Summer School Dates: June 2 - June 27

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.

Seniors: Make sure you take care of all of these tasks! Click the links for more info.

• Save files from Google, Microsoft, etc. You will lose access when you graduate.
• Cafeteria Balance: Request a refund or transfer balance on My Payments Plus
• Return Chromebook & charger to the Media Center as soon as you finish exams
• Return library books to the Media Center (they were due today)
• Return textbooks to Ms. Farrow in 15.215 (2nd floor, building F)
• Pay all fees owed: Check Fees in StudentVUE or ParentVUE and pay on MPP
• Request final transcript to be sent to your college/university beginning June 2

Please return your Chromebook & charger to the Media Center as soon as you finish your last exam or assignment. Devices must be returned and/or fines paid to pick up graduation tickets.

Chromebook fines:

• Lost Chromebook: $200
• Lost charger: $25
• Stickers/adhesive: $25
• Damage: $25

Please read all of the instructions below to request a final transcript. You can expect your transcript to be mailed after June 9, 2025.

1. If your transcript is going to a college or university in Georgia:

• You will need to send your transcript through GAfutures.org. Please remember – Parkview must have your social security number on file for you to send your transcript. You can request your transcript starting June 2nd, 2025.

2. If you are not attending a college or university in Georgia:

• If you need a paper copy mailed, go to MyPaymentsPlus and pay the $5 fee per transcript request for paper copies of your transcript.
• Have the name and full mailing address of your college or university ready, and enter it into the boxes asking for the address on MPP. **Please note - Incomplete or inaccurate mailing address will delay your transcript being sent. Parkview is not responsible for obtaining college addresses.

NAVIANCE: Any final transcripts requested through Naviance will NOT be sent. Students can ONLY send final transcripts through GA Futures or MyPaymentsPlus. This does not happen automatically; the student must make the request online.

NCAA: Any junior or senior with an NCAA certification account will automatically have their final transcript uploaded during the second week of June. Please email any questions to Mrs. Mehlhorn.

Seniors, if you are a former student of one of our cluster elementary schools, please consider joining in for their Senior Walk!

If you attended Mountain Park Elementary, you are invited to lead our 5th grade walk after the celebration ceremony on Tuesday, May 20. Parking is limited on our campus, so please plan accordingly.

If you plan on attending the 5th grade walk at Mountain Park ES on May 20, please fill out this short form.

May 20, 2025
Arrive: 9:30 AM at the front office
Walk: 10:00 AM
Wear your Caps and Gowns

Mountain Park ES Sign Up

If you attended Arcado Elemendary School you are invited to lead our 5th grade walk!

May 20, 2025

Arrive: 1:15pmpm

Walk: 1:30pm

Wear you Caps and Gowns

Arcado ES Sign Up

If you attended Knight Elementary, you are invited to our Class of 2025 Senior Walk

May 20, 2025

Arrive at 9:45am

Walk at 10:00am

Wear your Caps and Gowns

Knight Elementary Sign Up

If you are a former Camp Creek student, join us for the Class of 2025 Senior Walk

May 19, 2025

Arrive at 12:15pm

Walk at 12:30pm

Wear your Caps and Gowns

Camp Creek Elementary Sign Up

The Parkview PTSA would like to invite all Parkview Seniors to participate in the 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony at Mountain Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm.

The Baccalaureate will be student led with speeches from the I made a difference teacher and guest speaker, Ryan Sauers. A baccalaureate is a non-secular farewell ceremony for graduating seniors, all faiths are invited and welcome!

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

Do you want to order flowers for your special graduate?

Click here to pre-order bouquets that will be available for pick up at graduation.

All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the graduation. To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation before the ceremony begins.

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

Thursday, May 22nd

@ 6:30 PM, Via zoom!

Meeting id: 941 2504 6983

Passcode: 648631

A PARENT MUST ATTEND WITH THIER STUDENT

Student Pass = $89

Adult Pass = $99

Passes will be on sale at MyPaymentsPlus July 7, 2025 - August 29, 2025. Passes will be valid through May 20, 2026. (excluding GHSA playoffs/tournaments) Students can have their pass photos taken in the Media Center once school starts. Parents will email shelly-ann.smart@gcpsk12.org a copy of their receipt and a passport-style photo. Their student will be able to pick their pass up for them.

If you are a current Parkview High School student, or will be a 9th grader at Parkview High School in the fall, and you are interested in participating in our summer soccer season, please complete this form.

We will have weekly practices, 7v7 tournaments, and 11v11 friendlies.

Practices Schedule:

June 3, 4, 10 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

June 16, 17 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

July 15, 16, 22, 23 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

7v7 Tournaments

June 21 | Times TBD

July 19 | Times TBD

Tournament participation will depend on availability, practice attendance, and priority will be given to returning players.

11v11 Scrimmages

June 11 at Johns Creek | Time TBD

June 18 at Jackson County | Time TBD

Scrimmage participation will be depend on availability, practice attendance, and priority will be given to returning player. Participating players must provide their own transportation.

All participants MUST have a current physical and complete all Rank One requirements in order to participate.

Click here to fill out the form.

Looking to get involved, build your resume, and be part of something great?
Join the Gridiron Team – Work in concessions- where you choose your schedule and make your impact!

✅ Pick the days you want to work
✅ Make new friends and be part of a team

✅ Boost your resume with real experience
✅ Earn a varsity letter in Football, Track, Soccer – or all 3!

Whether you're into sports, teamwork, or just looking to get involved, the Gridiron Team is the place for you!

Join us today – your team is waiting!

Fill out the interest form here

Have questions? See Mrs.Everson or Mrs. Reynolds.

Are you interested in a summer youth football and flag football camp? Click here for more information!

*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

Scholastic Images @ during all lunches

Location : PHS Cafeteria

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview for the LAST TIME this semester on Monday, May 12th 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 ALL juniors and seniors!

• 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, it's NOT TOO LATE to order your Official Graduation Announcements! Just go to www.scholasticimages.com and pick the package that is perfect for you! Don't wait to tell everyone that you're walking across that stage soon!

• Juniors - if you ordered a Class of 2026 senior jersey, it will be delivered during lunch at the Scholastic Images table!!

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!

May 19

4th & 2nd Period Final Exams

See the block schedule above in the assessment section for schedule details.

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

Dismissal is at 11:45pm

May 20

5th & 3rd Period Final Exams

See the block schedule above in the assessment section for schedule details.

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

Dismissal is at 11:45pm

May 21

6th & 7th Period Final Exams

See the block schedule above in the assessment section for schedule details.

Please be on time.

Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger to each exam!

Dismissal is at 11:45pm

May 21

2025 Graduation Ceremony @ 8:00

Location: PHS Stadium

• Students will receive their tickets at the graduation rehearsal in the morning.
• All persons attending will need to have a ticket.
• Gates open at 6:30pm and everyone entering will be required to enter through our Evolv weapons detection system.
• Clear bags only!
• Please consider carpooling to this event.

PTSA would like to congratulate its newly elected officers for the 2025-2027 term.

Co-President: John Carlton

Vice President: Kelly Blake (reelected)

Secretary: Sindhu Giedd

We would also like to thank our outgoing officers for their service on the executive board and as officers: Frances Pettway (2 years) and Thomi Pratt (5 years).

First Place Winners:

Lily Gao – 12 th grade, 2-D Visual Arts

Saba Sohail – 11 th grade, 3-D Visual Arts

Adrian Hartman – 11 th grade, Literature

Abigail Blunck – 10 th grade, Photography

Second Place Winners:

Sophia Lin – 10 th grade – 2D Visual Arts
Abigail Liwosz – 12 th grade – 3D Visual Arts

Amaya Mulchandani – 10 th grade, Literature

Alexandria Whithear – 10 th grade, Photography

Third Place Winners:

Gianna Chamby – 12 th grade – 2D Visual Arts

Sivagami Meyyappan – 9 th grade- Photography

We were able to provide 7 Grants this year to teachers and groups at PHS. Congratulations to the recipients:

John Foster (LDC2 class), Scott Stimpson (MCJROTC), Shahrukh Jiwani (Computer Science), Kim Korth (Environmental Club), Denton Elkins (Mock Trial Team), Jill Ayala (Special Ed), and Camelia Calvert (TSA)

This year, $1000 was given to fund PBIS and $500 for the Bus Driver of the Month Program.

Thank you to all the PTSA members and support of our programs. It is your support that allows us to fund these initiatives.

Click here to order PHS Spirit Wear!