Panther Weekly

April 7 - April 11

On March 28, 29 and 31st, the Parkview Track and Field competed in the Varsity County Championship. Congratulations to the following athletes for placing at the meet:

Girls 4x800 meter relay – 7th Place, Sessen Mahari, Sarah Barnett, Caroline Bold, and Abigail Bold

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay – 8th Place, Tamiya Swinson, Jade Toombs, Jayda Clark, Sessen Mahari

Girls 100 Meter Dash – 5th Place, Tamiya Swinson

Girls Long Jump – 8th Place, Somie Chang

Boys Pole Vault – 4th Place, Cooper Frank

and the Gwinnett County Champion, Piper Atwood on placing 1st in Pole Vault.

For full meet results Click Here

The boys golf team traveled to Moultrie, Georgia to play in the Packer Invitational on March 29th. Leading the way was Avery Brown who shot an 81 on a very difficult course. Greg Hart, Brad Schreck, and Trace Wood all combined to a team best 345 for the season. Please congratulate these boys and wish them good luck as we approach the Area tournament later in April.

On April 2 Parkview hosted the Gwinnett County JV Track and Field Championships. Our girls finished 11th overall and the boys finished 6th. Our 1st place finishers and Gwinnett County JV Champions were:

Boys 400 meter Dash Gwinnett County Champion, Jeremiah Parker

Girls Pole Vault Gwinnett County Champion, Kayden Campbell

Boys Pole Vault Gwinnett County Champion, Liam Ellison

For full meet results Click Here

Over the weekend Of March 28th, 7 Parkview Latin students attended the Georgia Junior Classical League State Convention, where Will Pearson earned 1st place in the Classical Art Test and 3rd place in the Latin Literature Test. Will Pearson also received the position of Secretary for the Georgia Senior Classical League. Mrs. Ash also won the President's Award, chosen by the President of the Georgia Junior Classical League.

Girls lacrosse won big on April 1st, 16-15. We had six different goal scorers: Carly Rutherford, Sophia Berryman, Emory Rucker, Ryan Rucker, Makenzie Crowder, and Sydney Rucker. On defense, Kensey reading controlled the most ground balls. Sophia Berryman got the GOAT award after the game for 17 draw controls, 8 goals, 2 assists, and a ground ball pickup. We are back in action tomorrow, Thursday, at Norcross.

Parkview will be hosting a Sports Physical Event along with Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute, Sports Medicine on April 14 at 5:30pm in the PHS Gym.

The fee is $25 and you must register for this event and provide the physical form. Registration and payments will be made on GoFan.co

Parkview Performing Arts, Troup #4805

is pleased to present

The Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

April 24-26 at 7:30pm

April 27 at 2:30pm

Tickets are on GoFan.co

Location

Cobb Energy Center Ballroom
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Time

7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm, and all students and their dates must leave at 11:00pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11:00pm.

Parking

More information will be shared closer to the date of the event.

Tickets / IDs

There are no official tickets for prom. Your name will be on a list at the front door. The list is made from those students that purchased tickets through GoFan. All students and their dates must show a picture ID to enter (drivers license / student ID or StudentVUE app is acceptable).

Parkview juniors and seniors can purchase ONE guest ticket. The guest must be in high school or 20 years of age or younger. The guest must arrive and leave at the same time as the Parkview High School student. The guest must follow all GCPS / Parkview High School rules. The guest must show a picture ID (drivers license / student ID or StudentVUE app is acceptable). Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co. THE ACCESS CODE IS YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER.

Ticket prices

• February 1, 2025 - April 20, 2025 = $85
• April 21, 2025 - May 2, 2025 = $100

More

• Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.
• Please observe formal attire.
• All GCPS guidelines for behavior will be followed.

Please email Amy.Farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

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.

• Urgent Messages can be delivered to the Attendance Office.
• The school does not accept flowers, balloons and other non-school items for delivery to students.
• If you deliver items left at home, we are not responsible for getting items to the student. You must let them know to pick them up.
• No outside food is allowed to be delivered except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES

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.

• 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

ONLY SENIORS : Starting in April, we will be hosting Free Money Fridays every Friday! This initiative is designed to inform you about scholarships that are available based on your major, if you’re eligible. To participate, please set up an appointment to receive more information on available scholarships. Appointments will be brief (10 minutes), so make sure to come prepared with your major information.

Click here to get started on setting your appointment

Valdosta State University Representative Visit:

• When: Tuesday, April 15th, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

• Where: Theatre Lobby

• Details: A representative from Valdosta State University will be available to discuss admission, programs, and more. Sign up via your e-class advisement page to attend, and we will issue a pass to students for this event.

Georgia Gwinnett College Instant Decision Event:

• When: Wednesday, April 16th, 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

• Where: Ms. Reyes Classroom, B-Hall Room #11.116

• Details: A representative from Georgia Gwinnett College will be on hand for an Instant Decision event. This is a great opportunity for quick feedback on your pending application! We will provide a fee-waiver code and offer transcripts to ensure instant decision for everyone.

Be sure to take advantage of these fantastic opportunities to learn more about your future options and make informed decisions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Senior Dues need to be paid through Scholastic Images. Please pay these dues ASAP. The order for Senior Picnic shirts will be placed soon and we want to include your senior. See the Senior packet for more information or email Mrs. Reynolds with any questions.

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

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.

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

April 7-11

Spring Break

All GCPS Schools are closed.

Enjoy your break!

April 7

Varsity Baseball @ 6:30pm

Location: Jacksonville, FL

April 8

Varsity @ 6:30 pm

Location: Orange Park, FL

April 9

Varsity Baseball @ 5:30 pm

Location: St Johns, FL

April 10

Varsity Girls @ 5:00pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:00pm

Location: May River High School, 601 New Riverside Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910

April 12

Varsity Girls @ 11:00am

Varsity Boys @ 1:00pm

Location: Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

April 14

Varsity Boys @ 3:30pm

Location:

Reunion Country Club, 5609 Grand Reunion Dr, Hoschton, GA 30548

April 14

Athletic Physicals @ 5:30pm

Location: PHS Gym

Preregistration and form completion required prior to attendance. Physicals are $25 per student.

Complete forms here:

• Complete and submit online: CLICK HERE
• Print and complete for in-person submission: CLICK HERE

Preregistration and payment is on GoFan: CLICK HERE

April 15

Varsity Girls @ 5:45pm

Varsity Boys @ 7:45pm

Location: PHS Stadium

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 15

Valdosta State Visit @ 10:15am-12:15pm

Location: Theater Lobby

A representative from Valdosta State University will be available to discuss admission, programs, and more. Sign up via your e-class advisement page to attend, and we will issue a pass to students for this event.

April 15

Varsity @ 7:00pm

Location: PHS Baseball Field

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 16

Georgia Gwinnett College Instant Decision Event @ 10:15 - 12:30

Location: B 11.116

A representative from Georgia Gwinnett College will be on hand for an Instant Decision event. This is a great opportunity for quick feedback on your pending application! We will provide a fee-waiver code and offer transcripts to ensure instant decision for everyone.

April 17

Girls Varsity Golf @ 2:10 pm

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

April 17

Track and Field @ 4:00pm

Location: Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW, Norcross, GA 30093

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 17

Varsity @ 7:00pm

Location: Brookwood HS, 1255 Dogwood Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078

Tickets on GoFan.co

April 18

Varsity Girls @ 5:30pm

Varsity Boys @7:30 pm

Location: Archer HS, 2255 New Hope Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Tickets on GoFan.co

PTSA is looking for officers for the 2025-2026 school year. The positions that are available for a two year term are Co-President, Vice President, and Secretary. We are also looking for Committee Chairs for many of our committees. If you would like to be a PTSA leader next year please let us know at PKVWPTSA@gmail.com and attend our meeting on April 15 @ 7:30 pm at the school in the classroom behind the front office.

$750 PTSA Scholarship from Area 1 for Seniors that have a PTSA membership. Three total scholarships will be given out. Apply using the following link by April 11, 2025. https://area1gwinnettpta.org/index.php/scholarships/

Parkview Reflections Breakfast/ Reception on Tuesday, April 22 @ 6:45 am before school in the Theater Lobby. Everyone that participated in reflections will receive a donut, drink, and certificate. There will also be ribbons and medals for the 1st and 2nd place school winners, along with any awards for our students not given out at the Area 1 Reception. (PHS Reflections Art Show Link)

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!

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.

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