High Lites December 23, 2023

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we approach the end of the calendar year, the entire high school community extends warm wishes to you and your family for a joyous holiday season.

Our students have truly embraced the holiday spirit, engaging in various heartwarming activities. Yesterday, members of our Key Club, under the guidance of Mr. Lyons and Mrs. Ubowski, joined forces with football team members, led by Coach Heist, and our talented Retrobotics team, overseen by Mr. Moss. Together, they visited the Collegeville Italian Bakery to pack up toys generously collected for the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. These thoughtful contributions will undoubtedly bring cheer to students in our community, ensuring they have a memorable holiday season.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the students and staff members who dedicated their time and effort to support this noble cause. Furthermore, our music students showcased their talents at the King of Prussia mall, offering a delightful performance for the public to enjoy. Spirit Week brought about lively participation, and classrooms throughout the school were adorned with festive decorations, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

As we eagerly anticipate the Winter Break, please note that school resumes on January 2nd, 2024. We extend our sincere wishes for a fantastic holiday season and look forward to a new year filled with exciting opportunities and academic achievements.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and restful holiday break.

Best regards,

Cyndi Moss

The deadline for senior recognition ads for the yearbook is January 26.

The price of the yearbook will increase after January 26. Reserve yours before January 26 and save $10.00.

Go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1045415/Perkiomen-Valley-High-School/ to place your ad and order the yearbook.

December 25-January 1 No school

Montco NEW, Inc., ConnectED Summit, is hosting a FREE virtual event scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2024. The Montgomery County Network for Education and Workforce, Inc., is designed to connect educators, employers, students, and parents with valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of education and workforce opportunities.

Participants will:

• Gain knowledge about workforce opportunities leading to success

• Understand "learn and earn" models for building workforce pipelines

• Navigate workforce jargon with ease

• Learn essential information for the journey from graduation to gainful employment

To attend complete the registration form HERE. A zoom link will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

The Counseling Center will be hosting its annual FAFSA Completion Night on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 6-8pm in the high school library. This year, FAFSA opens up in December 2023. Representatives from Montgomery County Community College will be available to answer your questions. Please bring your computer/laptop.

Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

The Perkiomen Valley Student Loan Association provides financial aid for graduates of Perkiomen Valley High School to continue their education. The interest-free loans can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning and are repaid after the student has graduated or left school. More information and an application can be found:

https://sites.google.com/view/pvsla/home The fully completed application must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2024 (11:59 pm) to be considered.

Each student is to pay $30 in Senior Dues prior to graduation. These dues help offset the costs of the cap and gown and diploma cover. The fee has been added to ParentVue. The due date for these dues is Feb 1, 2024. If you are paying any fees on ParentVue please note that you cannot do so using your phone.

Email: cmoss@pvsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pvsd.org/perkiomen-valley-high-school/
Location: 509 Gravel Pike, Collegeville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 489-1230
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerkValleyHS/
Twitter: @PerkValleyHS