Post Falls High School

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April 2024

Important Dates to Remember

4/18 Talent Show*
4/27 Prom*
5/27 Memorial Day (No School)
5/31 School in session
6/7 Graduation

*More information below

ISAT Schedule

Week 1: English ISAT (Tues 4/9- CAT, Wed 4/10-CAT/ PT, Thur 4/11- Finish, Makeups throughout)

Week 2: Science ISAT (Tues 4/16- CAT, Wed 4/17- Finish, Thurs 4/18- Makeups)

Week 3 (4/23-25): Makeup Week

Week 4: Math ISAT (Tues 4/30-CAT, Wed 5/1- CAT/PT, Thur 5/2- Finish, makeups throughout)

Week 5-end (5/3-24): Makeups in library

Chamber of Commerce CTE Student of the Month

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Congratulations to Kaela Gump, March's Chamber of Commerce CTE Student of the Month!

Kaela is a Link leader, plays volleyball, and enjoys traveling. After high school she plans to work in the military as a communications technician. Way to go, Kaela!

Student and Teacher of the Month

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Madison Short

Congratulations to our March PFHS Student of the Month – Junior Madison Short. Madison has attended school in the Post Falls School District all of her life. She excels in the classroom while taking a variety of honors and dual credit classes. She is kind & caring toward everyone and is a wonderful role model to other students here at PFHS.

She is a member of our tennis team, Troubadours, Knowledge Bowl, ASB/Student Council, and is the Improv Social Chairperson. Outside of school she is a member of the Cd’A Chorale Community Choir, volunteers at her church, and plays the piano. She also enjoys playing board games with her family and baking.

Great job Maddie!

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Jessica Smart

Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Smart for being our March PFHS Teacher of the Month. She has taught school for the past nine years and is a PFHS alumni from the Class of 2010. She currently teaches Algebra I and Honors Algebra II. She loves math so much, she got married on Pi Day (3/14)

Ms. Smart is the Improv Team Advisor and also is an Advisor for our senior class. Her favorite part of teaching is the relationships that she builds with her students. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, reading, hiking, playing board games, and swimming with her dogs, Hodor & Mochi. And, she is a pickleball champion!

Thank you, Ms. Smart, for all that you do for the students of Post Falls HS.

What's Happening?

Senior Job Fair

As a graduation requirement, PFHS Seniors have been building professional portfolios that showcase their abilities and potential future plans. On March 20, all of their hard work was acknowledged at the 2024 Reverse Job Fair. Professional community members took time to interview students and discuss their career goals. The Job Fair was a huge success. Congratulations, Seniors!

Choir Happenings

The vocal music department had a busy and successful month of March! Students competed at IMEA D1 Regional Solo & Ensemble. The following students placed and will be advancing to the state competition in May: Maddie Short (2nd place - Mezzo-Soprano), Claire Stuck (2nd place - Alto), Piper Cane (3rd Place - Alto), and Morgan Baker (3rd Place - Baritone). Concert Choir, Women's Select Choir, and Troubadours participated in IMEA D1 Large Group Festival where each group performed was evaluated by a panel of judges. All groups received "Superior" ratings, the highest possible rating. Congratulations, vocal music students!

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Key Club Makes a Difference

Last month, Key Clubbers filled over 550 plastic eggs for the Village Bakery's Easter Egg Hunt for those with special needs.

Now that the snow is gone, we're planning on keeping our adopted street clean with a re-scheduled trash pick-up!

Looking Ahead

Purchase a yearbook and win a gift a basket!

Purchase a yearbook between April 1st to April 18th and your student's name will be put into a drawing to win a parent basket from The Old European Restaurant Valued at $120 (gift cards, breads and cinnamon rolls, jam, hot sauce, and coffee) and student basket valued at $50 (charging cords, orange candy, orange pop, fresh oranges).

If you already purchased a yearbook before April 1st, you're in luck. We have the same basket prizes for all those who have purchased prior to April 1st. There are less than 200 yearbooks left then we are all sold out, so purchase your yearbook now!

Purchase online @ www.yearbookforever.com or @ the business office in the high school for $70

Sources of Strength - April

Happy April! This month SOS is focusing on the strength of mental health.

"Mental health is all about getting the support we need and deserve to help us when we are struggling. Our Mental Health is a very important part of living a healthy life, and oftentimes, getting together with a trusted person, counselor, or doctor can help empower us to overcome internal struggles we might be facing."

Match for the Masks Improv Show

On April 26th at 7pm, PFHS will be hosting the 3rd Annual Match for the Masks Improv Show! The Post Falls Orange Couch Improv Team will be competing against the Lake City Blue Room Improv Team. The show is designed to be unified show amongst teams, points will be decided on Food Bank donations and school spirit. The winner will get the improv trophy. Post Falls lost last year, so let's do our best to show support and win this year!

*Prom

Parents, if you would like to help make your student's prom a night to remember, we would love your help the night of prom! We are in need of more helpers!

ASB SPRING TALENT SHOW

Our annual ASB Spring Talent Show will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 6:30 in the Auditorium. Please plan to attend this fun event and support our talented students who will be involved in a variety of acts. Admission will be $3.00 per person. We hope to see you there!

KTEC - Hard Hats, Hammers and Hot Dogs!

This opportunity will allow freshmen and sophomores to participate in hands-on construction and skilled-trade activities as well as go on a tour of KTEC. Permission forms are due to Room 137 by April 10th. If interested in a attending this trip, come by 137 before April 10th to sign up. All students who signed up prior to Spring Break will be given their permission packets by April 3rd.

Seniors!

Senior - Local Scholarships

Most of the local scholarships available to seniors at this point are due in April. Please be sure to take a look at the instructions for each one as they differ per application. Applications are posted to the College and Career Website and paper applications for printable versions are available in Room 137.

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