NEWS FROM THE PANTHER DEN

There’s a certain feeling you get walking back into school after Spring Break. It is not quite the fresh start of September, and it is definitely not the finality of June—but it is something in between. A sense that we are back to business and the runway ahead is short.

As I entered the building Tuesday morning, it didn’t take long to feel it. The pace picks up. The conversations shift. There’s talk of the upcoming AP exams, final capstone projects, NJSLA testing prom, graduation. There are signs everywhere that the end of the year isn’t just on the horizon, it is coming fast.

It always amazes me how quickly things move after Spring Break. One moment, we’re catching our breath; the next, we are in countdown mode. The to-do lists grow, the sense of urgency feels a little greater and the days feel a little shorter. But, there is also a renewed energy, perhaps helped by the warmer weather, that will carry us forward.

This is the time of year when we really see things come together. Seniors are getting ready to make the final college decisions this coming week, our Spring Musical is ready to take the stage, county tournaments for sports are starting, end of year awards are being finalized and testing season is upon us.

Spring Break is over. It’s full speed ahead. Let's keep. moving forward with purpose, with pride and a myopic focus on excellence. It's certainly an exciting time to be a Golden Panther! #nocknation

Prior to Spring Break, PTHS held the final Pep Rally of the Year. Everyone wore orange for "Leukemia Awareness" in support of Gavin. We don't get to take a school picture very often, but this one is pretty cool!

Join the Class of 2025 on Thursday in wearing your favorite college gear! You can check out the PTHS Class of 2025 College Decisions by visiting the PTHSClassof2025 Instagram Page!

Congratulations to Mrs. Davis's Period 8 Class who was one of her classes that donated the most items to our local Food Pantry prior to Spring Break! Well done!

All 9th graders will be taking the NJSLA Language Arts Assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students will report to their testing rooms before Block 1 and will test into Block 3. Students should have charged chromebooks, a pencil and headphones.

Spring Sports are in full swing. Don't miss the action!

https://www.nwjerseyac.com/public/genie/235/school/29/

The district is hoping to form a team for the Relay for Life on 6/8. Local partners include Montville Township, Lincoln Park. Boonton and Boonton Township and this event that supports the American Cancer Society. Anyone who is interested in serving as the liaison for our group should contact Dr. Portas. For more details, check out this flyer or this link.

The Home and School Association is holding their annual "Senior Sign Sale" for the PTHS Class of 2025. These yard signs are a great way to recognize your senior(s) as they prepare to graduate. Signs are customizable and can be ordered between now and May 2nd to be ready prior to Memorial Day Weekend. If you would like them prior ot Mother's Day, they must be ordered by April 25th. You can order your signs here: https://pthshsa.org/senior-yard-signs. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at paws@pthshsa.org.

Check out the revised district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board of Education approved two snow day give back days on Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 27th.

Due to the snow day give backs that were approved this week at the Board Meeting, please see the adjusted daily rotational schedule for the remainder of the year. June 9th and 10th will now be "All Meet" Days.

April 29th: NJSLA Testing Grade 9 ELA

April 30th: NJSLA Testing Grade 9 ELA

May 1st : Spring Musical 7:00 pm

May 2nd: Spring Musical 7:00 pm

May 3rd: Spring Musical 7:00 pm

May 5th: AP Testing Begins

May 6th: Faculty Meeting

May 19th: NJSLA Testing Grade 9 Math

May 20th: NJLSA Testing Grade 9 Math

May 20th: Department Meeting

May 20th: PTHS Spring Concert and Art Show

May 21st: NJSLA Testing Grade 11 Science

May 22nd: NJSLA Testing Grade 11 Science

May 23rd: District Closed

May 26th: Memorial Day

May 27th: District Closed

May 28th: STEM Academy/Aviation Academy Capstone Night 6:00 pm

May 29th: Prom

Click on the link for the AP Testing Schedule

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates

Lunch Support Blocks and Panther Periods will remain in place now that we are in the rotational schedule. Please see the link below for the schedules.

https://hs.pequannock.org/students/instructional-supportpanther-period

Email: attendance@pequannock.org
Website: www.pequannock.org
Location: 85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 616-6000