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PPHS March Newsletter

#R.O.A.R. #WeArePalPark #TigerTough

PPHS MarchNewsletter#R.O.A.R. #WeArePalPark #TigerTough
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Principal's Message

I hope this newsletter finds you and your families well.


It is my pleasure and honor to share some exciting news with our Tiger community. Let me first begin with some background. About 5 years ago, PPHS was identified by the NJDOE as a school in need of support due to various factors. One of the areas that we identified in need of improvement was our high chronic absenteeism numbers and student tardiness due to the correlation between attendance and achievement. Last year, our initiatives helped us move to a downgraded level of status and, this year, the NJDOE has informed us that we are no longer identified as a school in need of support! This is testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, our families, and our staff. However, this is not a time to rest on our laurels. We will take this as an opportunity to build upon our success and continue to work towards increased student achievement.


With Tiger Pride.


Mr. Andrew Garcia

🧣February Recap🧣

Many of our sports programs achieved success during the winter season. A big congrats to our girls basketball program for making it to states, our dance team who placed second at nationals, Seach and August Hibler from Leonia/PalPk Wrestling have made it to the wrestling state semifinals, and the Leonia/PalPk boys and girls swim teams made it to the state finals.

PPHS hosted Kevin Atlas, former Division 1 basketball player and current motivational speaker/lifelong learner/business owner to speak to our students. His message of resiliency, seizing the day, achieving goals, and building good habits resonated with our students. Huge shout out to PPHS Principal’s List and Perfect Attendance recipients! Keep up the great work! Student volunteers assisted with the PPHS & PPEA co-sponsored Bilingual Parent night hosted at the ECC. Thank you to our student volunteers, the PPEA Pride Committee, and parents who came out to the event. Lastly, but certainly not least, Hope Club sponsored a Korean New Year Celebration. Parent volunteers served food, organized games, and even taught students how to make traditional caramel treats!

📰PPHS News Source📰

PPHS NewsSource has begun recording a weekly news shows featuring students as anchors and reporters! They have done a fantastic job thus far. The most recent edition is linked below. Click the play button to watch! You can also check out previous week's shows on their YouTube channel linked here. Please subscribe to see the weekly video updates.

PPHS News 3-1-24

Student Council Snap! Fundraiser

PPHS Student Council has created a fundraiser to help organize a school wide event. All proceeds will go to the Student Council in an effort to help fund the event. They are still in the planning stages but are hoping that this fundraiser can help make the student fun-filled event a reality. Clicke here to donate!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in March 🗓️

March 6

  • Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Internet Safety Presentation for Students in Grade 8 @ 10 in the Auditorium


March 7

  • Senior Open Lunch
  • Harvester's Club Field Trip to American Dream Mall (3-6pm)
  • Junior Parent Night @ the PPHS Auditorium from 6 - 8pm


March 8

  • AP Psychology Field Trip to the Paradox Museum 9am-2pm


March 12

  • NJGPA Testing (ELA)- Juniors Only


March 13

  • NJGPA Testing (Math)- Juniors Only


March 14

  • 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip to Urban Air (3-6pm)


March 20

  • 1/2 Day for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)


March 28

  • 1/2 Day


March 29 - April 5

  • Spring Recess
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