High Lites September 17, 2023
A message from Perkiomen Valley High School
Class Rings
Perk Valley students are getting ready to order their official Perkiomen Valley High School Class Rings. A time-honored tradition, your student will wear their custom class ring with pride for years to come! The program is introduced to the junior class, but seniors are invited to participate as well if they haven't already.
You can view our digital class ring brochure here, and attached is the class ring order form and price list for download as well.
You can submit your student's class ring order by going to sscrings.com and following the steps.
The deadline for all orders is Wednesday, September 27th!
You can upload the completed class ring order form online, or have them hand in the order to the representatives during lunches on September 27th!
If you have any questions, our professional staff is ready to help!
Phone: 610-539-1330
Email: rings@studentservicesco.com
Homecoming Dance
The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Music Boosters, will be held on Saturday, September 30th in our competition gym from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets will be $15 and will be on sale Monday, September 18th until September 28th ALL during lunches. Students who are on the debt list must satisfy the debt prior to purchasing a ticket. All ticket sales will be in person and in advance of the dance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are not transferable. This is a semi-formal event.
Students will need to show their student ID and their ticket to attend the dance. Students and guests are required to stay until 9:00 pm. A parent/guardian will be called if a student or guest asks to leave before 9:00 pm.
Students will be permitted to bring 1 guest who must be in at least 9th grade and cannot be 21 or older. Guests will need to submit a completed Guest form to the main office by Friday, September 15th. Guest forms can be located NOW in the Main Office or use the link: Homecoming Guest Dance Form
Spirit Wear
National Honor Society
Letters for students eligible to be inducted during the 2023-2024 school year will be sent via school email to students on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Students will be told of how to apply in that letter. Applications will open on Friday, September 22, 2023. Applications will be due Friday, October 6, 2023. Please contact Mrs. Holman, cholman@pvsd.org, or Ms. Schaeffer, tschaeffer@pvsd.org, with any questions.
Vikings U-Night Football Game - NEW DATE 10/27
Vikings U-Night Football Game
NEW DATE! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th
Order your shirt TODAY Order Form
(orders must be placed by 9/27)
At the Vikings U-Night football game, we will honor and recognize the diversity within our community and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for ALL learners. Be part of the fun as the community stands together to send a message of acceptance and belonging! Our goal is cover the stadium in blue in recognition of our commitment! Consider purchasing a United Vikings shirt to show your support.
Student IDs
Please remind your students that wearing their ID is not optional. IDs are a part of the our safety plan. Safety is of the utmost importance to us. We have approximately 2000 people in this building and need to be able to quickly identify students and staff.
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.
Activity and Sports Buses
We will have buses available after school for students.Students are to sign up for the bus using the link below for this transportation
Please sign up by 10:00 am for the bus ride home using this link.
Buses are as follows:
Mondays through Thursdays - 4:00 pm leaving from the bottom of the steps, student lot beginning 9/5
Monday through Thursdays - 5:00 pm leaving from the bottom of the steps, student lot beginning 8/28
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.
From our Counseling Center
PSAT Oct 11
Financial Aid Night
Financial Aid Night, Tuesday October 17th, 2023 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the auditorium
Parents will learn about the different types of financial aid available (academic scholarships, grants, loans, outside scholarships). Michael Burke from PHEAA is the presenter.
NOTE: this is NOT FAFSA completion night; that will be in December(more information coming soon)
Link to our Financial Aid Night Flier.
Career Expo of Tomorrow
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.
College Visits
Class of 2024 Information
Graduation information Needed
Senior Dues
Save the Date- Senior Trip
Please SAVE THE DATE of February 8, 2024. There will be a mandatory early-evening meeting for parents of seniors and their students who are going on the Disney Class Trip. Time and location are forthcoming.
September 25th No School
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerkValleyHS/
Twitter: @PerkValleyHS