High Lites December 1, 2023
A message from Perkiomen Valley High School
Congratulations Andrew Arnold
Andrew Arnold, Junior, bowled a perfect game against Devon Prep on Wednesday, November 29. He posted a perfect 300 in the 3-0-1 win.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOYS BOWLING TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winter Keystone Exams
The winter administration of the Keystone Exams begins next week. Students who are eligible for the testing have been notified. Proficiency on Keystone Exams is one of the pathways that students can take to be eligible for graduation. Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the LIterature, Algebra and Biology Keystone Exams must fulfil the requirements of one of the other 4 pathways.Please see the PV Act 158 Pathways document for more details. Your student's counselor can provide additional information.
Angel Tree
Perkiomen Valley High School's Key Club has partnered with the Daily Bread food pantry to purchase children's holiday gifts for local families in need. Students are invited to take an ornament from the Angel Tree and buy a gift based on the given age group and gender written on the ornament. All unwrapped gifts will be consolidated and delivered to Daily Bread on Thursday, 12/21/23.
PV Power Packs Holiday Shop
Perkiomen Valley School District is excited to once again support families in need this holiday season through the PV Power Packs Holiday Shop run by community volunteers.
If you are a parent or guardian of a student in the Perkiomen Valley School District who is in need of assistance this holiday season, you can come to shop for your student and any younger siblings. There is no financial documentation needed.
The PV Power Packs Holiday Shop will be open on the following dates and times in the Middle School East Library: Tuesday, 12/5: 5-8 pm, Wednesday, 12/6: 11 am - 1:30 pm, and Thursday, 12/7: 5-8 pm
- During the evening shop hours, enter through the auditorium/gym doors. During the daytime hours, you will need to enter through the main office and present your photo ID.
- We will have extra volunteers in a separate room to supervise younger children if you are unable to get childcare.
- If you have specific needs or are unable to come during these times, please email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org or reach out to your school principal or counselor.
- If you are interested in donating to the Holiday Shop, we are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for infants through high school age. Needed items include toys, gift cards, hoodies for teens, electronics, crafts, and beauty items. We suggest a value of $10-$40. Donations can be dropped off at any school or mailed directly to Power Packs, 100 Kagey Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
- The donation collection will be ongoing through 12/4.
Winter Coats
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.
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
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
Senior Trip Important Info
FINAL Disney Payment #5 in the amount of $365.00 is due no later than Monday, December 11th. Pay online, or via cash or check to the main office locked drop box or room 129.
Medical Form for the Disney trip:
Please complete this form no later than Friday, December 22nd. It is required for ALL students!!!!!
Senior Parent / Student / Chaperone meeting (required):
Thursday, February 8th at 7:oo PM @ HS cafeteria
Senior Graduation Project Portfolios
The link to your digital portfolio is due Friday, December 1st. Samples, a checklist, and the dropbox are all located on the 2024 Digital Portfolio Google Classroom.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerkValleyHS/
Twitter: @PerkValleyHS