PPHS October Newsletter
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Principal's Message
It's hard to believe it but we have already completed the first month of the school year! We are off to a strong start. Our new initiatives are in full swing. For example, SmartPass is working and translating into increased efficiency and instructional time. Our attendance remains high. We ended the last week of September with a weekly attendance average of 96.4%! Tardies remain low as traffic to and from our school is moving a little smoother thanks to the PPPD who have been doing a great job keeping our students safe and traffic moving along. Please continue to listen to their directions and pull up to the top of the hill when dropping off your children.
New Dual Enrollment Partnership with Ramapo College
🌻 September Recap 🌻
Back to School Night
Club Fair
Students connected with each other and learned about various opportunities to join classmates who have similar interests. Some of the clubs available include Fiber Artists, PPHS NewsSource, Reflections Magazine, International Club, and Drama Club just to name a few.
Hispanic Honor Society - Picasso Exhibit
PPHS's Hispanic Honor Society has assembled its annual exhibit. This year, artist Pablo Picasso is the subject of the exhibit. Shout out to Mrs. Farnese for leading HHS on this endeavor and to our fantastic custodial staff who put the exhibit together!
Mr. Travia's WWI Lesson
Mr. Travia and his students bring history to life as they simulate and learn about WWI trench warfare.
Spirit Week
PPHS students, faculty, & staff celebrated Spirit Week which culminated with our Pep Rally on Friday in advance of our Homecoming Game
Homecoming
📣 Message from Our PTA 📣
📆 Upcoming Events & Important Dates 📆
October 7 -11
October 8
- Dance Team Wendy's Fundraiser
October 10
- NJGPA ELA Retake
- Picture Day Make Up Date for grades 7-11
- Senior Parent Night @6pm in the PPHS Auditorium
October 11
- NJGPA Math Retake
- Early Dismissal
October 14
- School closed in observance of Columbus Day
October 17
- College Fair
October 24
- PSAT School Day Administration for students in grades 10 & 11
- Delayed Opening for grades 7, 8, 9, & 12
- Financial Aid Night from 6 - 8pm in the PPHS Auditorium