
Panther Weekly

December 4 - December 10
Wrestling Victory at Seckinger
Parkview Wrestling traveled to Seckinger on November 30th and competed against Johnson-Gainesville, Berkmar, and Seckinger. The first two matches were solid victories with losing only one match between the two. The last one against Seckinger was a nail biter with Parkview on top 40-39! Congrats to all who competed.
Parkview Girls basketball on Top Over Centennial
Girl's basketball beat Centennial on November 29th 52-47. Jaden Cooper led the team with 19pts, Kennedi Benton had 14pts, Sara Claire Hall added 10 pts and Corrin Sevier had a high of 8 assists. Great game girls!
Prom 2024
Location: Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30354
​Time: 7:30pm to 11pm. You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm and all students and their dates must leave at 11pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11pm.
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. You may use your driver's license, your school ID, or the Student Vue App. You cannot enter the prom without an ID. Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.
Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co.
- December 1, 2023 thru January 31, 2024 = $70
- February 1, 2024 thru March 31, 2024 = $85
- April 1, 2024 thru April 12, 2024 = $100
Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.
All GCPS and CDC current guidelines will be followed concerning masks.
Please email Amy.farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.
Club Sponsored Clothing Drive
FCCLA is partnering with the National Technical Honor Society to give back to our local community. Please donate gently used and washed fall/winter clothing to benefit the Lilburn Co-Op. Items can be dropped off in Ms. Kosar's room G 1.112 or Ms. Jackson's room in G.1.144. Now until December 9th.
ESOL Students Are Giving Back
Ms. Reyes, our Parent Liaison, our ESOL students, and the ESOL club have been working on a Care Closet and Pantry that will soon be available to our Panthers in need. Ms. Reyes has put together a wonderful list of items needed and our ESOL club and students have prepared collection boxes around the school for these items!
Please consider looking at home for any items on our list for the pantry. Boxes can be found in the following places:
- 3DE office
- G building - Tolmich's room
- E/F/J Building - Clinic and Dr. Edward's office
- Main Office
- Media Center
- A Building - Counseling office and Mrs. Queen's office
Georgia Department of Education Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet.
The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking the link below and completing the survey.
This is the survey link: https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx
Scholastic Images Will Be On Campus
Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview MONDAY, 12/04 during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:
- Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
- Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $100 deposit to get the order started!
- We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
- Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
- Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($332.95)!
- 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!
- 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!
Dress Code Reminders
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, we would like to remind everyone of our dress code policy. To ensure the safety and security of all individuals within the building, no hats, hoods, or headwear are allowed. This helps us to identify each person in the building if necessary. Additionally, blankets or pillows cannot be used during school hours. We ask that you wear an extra layer of clothing or bring a jacket for chilly mornings or classrooms. Remember, hats, hoods, headwear, blankets, and pillows are not allowed inside the building. Thank you for your cooperation.
Addressing Concerns at School
Urgent Messages and Deliveries of Non-School Items
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. No outside food is allowed except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES.
Final Exam Schedule
We are preparing for fall semester Final Exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Students who miss a final exam prior to December 15th should arrange a time with their teacher for a make up opportunity.
Fall Final Exam Schedules:
- Tuesday, December 12th – 1st period
- Wednesday, December 13th – 4th period & 2nd period
- Thursday, December 14th – 5th period & 3rd period
- Friday, December 15th – 6th period & 7th period
Final Exams will be given online. Student must bring their Chromebook (charged) and a charger.
All final exams not completed by the end of the day on December 15th will be administered by the Assessment Office. The Assessment Office will administer all final exams on January 3rd (8:00 AM) and January 4th (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM). This also includes online District Assessments.
Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.
Final Exam Bell Schedules
Special Bell Schedule Tuesday, December 12th
1st period – Final Exam Testing Block
7:15 AM – 9:20 AM
2nd period
9:27 AM – 10:00 AM
3rd period
10:07 AM – 10:40 AM
4th Period
10:47 AM – 11:37 AM
4A: 10:47 AM – 11:09 AM
4B: 11:15 AM – 11:37 AM
5th Period
11:44 AM – 12:06 PM
5A: 11:44 AM – 12:34 PM
5B: 12:12 PM – 12:34 PM
6th Period
12:41 PM – 1:31 PM
6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM
6B: 1:09 PM – 1:31 PM
7th Period
1:38 PM - 2:10 PM
Final Exam Bell Schedule December 13th - 15th
Exam Block
7:15 AM – 9:25 AM
Break
9:25 AM – 9:35 AM
Exam Block
9:35 AM – 11:45 AM
College Credit Option Night
Would you like to learn more about the Advanced Placement classes, the Dual Enrollment Program and earning college credit in high school? Parents and students are invited to learn about earning college credit for the 2024-2025 school year!
Thursday, January 11th @ 6:30 in the Parkview Theater.
Please remember YOU are responsible for your attendance.
Check outs/Check ins/Absences on Testing Days
There are NO Check outs on testing days!
If you are planning to check in on a testing day:
- Your student will be bringing home a "Student Check in During Final Exam" form for your to sign. Please read over the form and return to their Advisement teacher by December 8th. This form will serve as an excused absence on the day of their Advisement period December 13-15.
- Please note that it is possible that you will be held in the lobby until testing is over or sent to the media center, so we don't disturb the testing areas. Please bring your excuse note at the time of check- in. Parents aren't required to come in with students to check in.
* Please note that on days with alternate schedules, our attendance office sees a high volume of students. Parents and students checking in and out may face a long wait times.
Upcoming Events
College Fairs
Peach State College Tours:
Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia
Probe College Fairs:
Over 60 in-state and out-of-state colleges will be represented to provide students and families with college admissions information.
NCAA/NAIA Info Session - Advisement & Lunch Periods
Dec 7th in B Lab
FAFSA Parent Workshop
Dec 4th 3:30PM - Cancelled 3:30PM
Rescheduled for Jan 4th Thursday
Financial Aid Fridays (FAFSA Opens December 31, 2023)
PHS College & Career Finanical Aid Fridays
Walton EMC Scholarship
PHS Seniors living in Walton EMC service area - Please see Mrs. Kimbro
Gwinnett County Public School Foundation Scholarships
Deadline Extended: December 31st.
Spring College Fairs: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/23472
College and Career Center Information
College & Career Center: Book Appointments
For college visits, scholarships & workshops & more: College & Career Calendar
Testing Fee Waivers: Testing Fee Waiver Request
Counseling Office Tips:
Who Is My Counselor?
Each student is assigned a specific counselor. Please see our website to learn about your counselor.
Need a Little Extra Help?
Parkview students, do you need help in Language Arts, Math or Science? Please click on the link below for a schedule of times and locations where you can get help from teachers and peers.
*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.
The Week at a Glance
Scholastic Images
December 4
Scholastic Images will be on campus during all lunches
Location: PHS Cafeteria
Scholastic Images will be on campus to size letter jackets, graduation robes and class rings
International Night Informational Meeting
December 4
International Night Info Meeting @ 2:20pm
Location: Ms. Hutchinson's Room # 4.207 Bldg. H
For anyone interested in performing in this year’s international night. For more information see Mrs. Hutchinson
Parkview Basketball vs. Mill Creek - TMS Night
December 5
Girls JV Basketball @ 3:00pm
Girls Freshman Basketball @ 3:00pm
Boys JV Basketball @ 4:30pm
Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6:00pm
Boys Varsity Basketball @ 7:30pm
Location: Parkview Gyms
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Orchestra Winter Concert
December 5
Parkview Orchestra Winter Concert @ 6:30 pm
Location: Parkview Theater
Parkview Band Winter Concert
Parkview Varsity & JV Wrestling - Dual Meet
December 6
Varsity & JV Wrestling @ 5:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Location: Collins Hill HS, 50 Taylor Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Basketball vs. Brookwood HS
December 7
Parkview JV Girls @ 3:00pm
Parkview JV Boys @ 4:30pm
Parkview Varsity Girls @ 6:00pm
Parkview Varsity Boys @ 7:30pm
Location: Brookwood HS, 1255 Dogwood Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Central Gwinnett HS
December 7
Girls Freshman @ 3:00pm
Location: Central Gwinnett HS, 564 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Guitar & Chorus Winter Concert
December 7
Parkview Guitar and Chorus Winter Concert @ 7:00pm
Location: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 5801 Hugh Howell Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Parkview Gameday Cheerleading Competition - State Championship
Astronomy Club Meeting
December 8
Astronomy Club Meeting @ 6:45 am
Location: Ms. Hart's Room # 1.123 Bldg. G
Join the astronomy club for their last non-member meeting. Cocoa will be provided
Parkview Swim & Dive vs. North Gwinnett HS & North Forsyth HS
December 8
Parkview Swim & Dive @ 7:20pm
Location: Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Tickets on GoFan.co
Varsity Wrestling - Aaron Kirkland Invitational
December 9
Varsity Wrestling @ 9:00am
Location: Buford HS, 2455 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview JV Wrestling - Aaron Kirkland Invitational
December 9
JV Wrestling @ 9:00am
Location: Dacula HS, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Providence & Collins Hill HS
December 9
Freshman Boys vs. Providence @ 9:15 am
Freshman Boys vs. Collins Hill HS @ 11:45 am
Location: PHS Gym
Tickets on GoFan.co
Parkview Diving - Gwinnett Invite
December 9
Parkview Dive @ 12:00pm
Location: Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Tickets on GoFan.co
Purchase Your Yearbook
Have You Paid Your Senior Dues?
Click here for all of the Senior information: https://www.gcpsk12.org/parkviewseniors
Click here to pay Senior Dues (order your cap and gown)
Seniors, please book your Senior Portrait Session at cady.com. You must have your portrait taken with CADY in order to appear in the yearbook. The Deadline was November 25th.
Parkview PTSA Membership
If you would like to support the PTSA and our initiatives please become a member today!
If you have not yet joined the PTSA, we can always use your support! The Parkview PTSA gives grants to teachers, scholarships to students and puts on events throughout the year.
Volunteer!
If you are interested in serving on a PTSA committee please scan the QR code or click here. We are always looking for parents/guardians and community members who are willing to support our teaches, students, and school community.
Shop for Your Parkivew Spirit Wear
Do you need spirit wear? Shop our store and show your school spirit!