High Lites November 3, 2023
A message from Perkiomen Valley High School
A note from Dr. Moss
This week we finished up the 1st marking period of the year. The year is flying by! Report cards will be posted in ParentVue starting on Nov.13th at noon. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21. Parents and guardians can begin scheduling their conferences using the conference module in the ParentVUE portal starting on Tuesday, November 7.
Please be aware that conference schedules will not be visible until November 7.
If you do not already have a ParentVUE account, you will need to create one to access the conference scheduling module. For assistance in setting up your account, please contact our helpdesk at helpdesk@pvsd.org.
We have a busy weekend in the Valley. You can join us for our fall play, SNAP, tonight or tomorrow, attend the district playoff football game against Quakertown High School tonight, attend the Cross Country state championships in Hershey today or tomorrow, watch our RetroRobotics team compete at Wissahickon High School Saturday or head up to Met Life Stadium to watch our marching band compete in nationals. We wish all of our Vikings the best of luck this weekend.
Regards,
Cyndi Moss
SNAP: Scenes, Not a Play
An evening of monologues and scenes from various theatrical and movie productions. Black Box theater at its best. The performance is fast-paced and filled with comedic, soul-wrenching and even oddball antics. A roller-coaster of emotions, SNAP makes for a perfect theatrical experience!
Friday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 4th, 2023, 7:00 PM
LOCATION: PVHS AUDITORIUM
Below are the links to Vanco Ticketing - Tickets are $10 each
The QR code will also assist you in reaching ticketing as well.
Vanco Events - Tickets for SNAP
Please note, If you are planning on attending tonight there is also a football game at the same time. There will be parking held for the play in the faculty lot and the main office circle.
Spirit Wear
From our Handbook- Illness at School
The following procedure should be followed if a student becomes ill at school:
Students are expected to report to the nurse’s suite if they are not feeling well. A parent/guardian will be called if the nurse determines the student is too ill to remain in school, has a temperature of 100.0F and above, or vomiting/diarrhea.
A prearranged early dismissal by the student/ parent for illness is considered an early dismissal. Should a parent/guardian need to have a student dismissed from school before the regular time for special or urgent reasons, the parent/guardian should send a written request or email that includes the reason, date, time, and signature of a parent/guardian. Early dismissals will be recorded as class absences.
The student must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of medications (i.e. Tylenol or Advil), and 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school.
Students are not allowed to be sent home in an Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.
Marching Band National Championships Nov 4
Good luck to our Marching Vikings as they travel to MetLife Stadium on Saturday, November 4th to compete in the USBANDS Open National Championships. The Vikings perform at 2:10 pm, and will compete against other bands in the Group III Open division (bands with 50 - 75 members). The event can be streamed through FloMarching.
This year's edition of the Marching Vikings includes 58 hard working young adults led by Band President Natalie Klobusicky, Vice President Pierson Hurrell, Treasurer Jack Santosusso, and Secretary Evan Croy. The band is the 2023 USBANDS Group III Open Pennsylvania State Champion.
Winter Coats
Student IDs
All students must wear their student IDs while inside our building. All students have already been issued an ID, and it is expected that they wear it daily.
We kindly request your assistance in reinforcing the importance of wearing these IDs with your students. It's important to emphasize that wearing the ID is not optional, as it is a crucial component of our safety plan. Ensuring the safety of everyone in our building is our top priority. With approximately 2000 individuals in the facility, it is essential for us to swiftly identify students and staff for everyone's well-being.
Powder Puff Game Nov 14
Our annual Powderpuff Game will take place Nov 14 in our stadium. Please join us for an amazing night!
Post Prom Student Volunteers Needed
PV Post Prom is looking for student volunteers. We are looking for students to assist with planning, decorations, our dress sales and/or general help with organizing and clean up. This is a great way to get some volunteer hours while having fun! ALL students are welcome. If you are interested, please fill out the Google Form and we will get back to you with more info. https://forms.gle/dgG7tt5UoR1ThnYp8 If you have any questions, you can also email pvpostprom@gmail.com.
Power Packs
Power Packs are weekend bags of food for students experiencing food insecurity. The bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits. All food is non-perishable. There is no financial information required to participate in this program.
PV Power Packs is a volunteer run organization and all information is kept confidential. Names are shared with school counselors who arrange for students to pick up their bags prior to every weekend.
Please fill out a separate form for each child that you would like to receive a Power Pack, including children not yet in school.
We will begin handing out Power Packs on September 8th. If your child received Power Packs last year, they will automatically receive them this year.
If you have any questions, email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org.
Working Papers
Working Papers can be issued if a student between the ages of 14 to 18 is applying for a job and working papers have not yet been issued. Working papers are required by the State of Pennsylvania until a student is 18 years old. Please send kgeorge@pvsd.org an e-mail for the instructions and procedures that has been established by the State of Pennsylvania.
Important Dates
November 20-21 Parent/Teacher conferences
November 22-24 No school
Counseling and Career Corner
Upcoming College Visits
ASVAB
If students are encouraged in pursuing the armed forces, or are looking for some guidance on what career path may be right for them, they are strongly encouraged to to take the ASVAB exam. The ASVAB can help your student: Learn about themselves and the world of work, explore occupations in line with their interests and skills, and develop an effective strategy to realize their career and education goals. Additionally, if passed, it can fulfill a student’s graduation pathways (Act 158), if they were not successful on their Keystone exams. It is being offered this November 8th, and permission slips are due in the counseling center by 10/25. Any further questions, can be directed to Mrs. Kate Kelley (Career Counselor) kakelley@pvsd.org .
FAFSA Completion Night
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.
SAFE2SAY
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
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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.
Class of 2024 Information
Disney Payment #4
Senior Dues
Perkiomen Valley High School
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
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Twitter: @PerkValleyHS