NEWS FROM THE PANTHER DEN
WEEK 37 EDITION
WEEK 37 REFLECTION
Over the next several weeks there will be a lot of defining moments for our students as we close out the 2023-2024 school year. Below are Mr. Hayzler's remarks to the senior award and scholarship recipients on the importance of recognizing those defining moments.
One of my favorite questions to ask seniors as they prepare for their graduation is “What are you going to remember most about your high school experience?” For many students, they are quick to point out a favorite moment, a point in time that is etched in the brain that they won’t forget. If I were to ask this group maybe some of them might say winning a sectional championship in soccer, finding their inner Beast in the Spring Musical, answering Mrs. Crocco’s 8,000th AP Calculus problem, completing their Eagle Scout project, being part of an award winning marching band, raising money to support a community cause, passing qualifying exams in the Allied Health Academy, making the honor roll, playing a varsity sport or being voted the President of Pequannock.
Life is filled with a bunch of defining moments that lead to nights like tonight. In the book, The Power of Moments by Chip Heath, he says that “defining moments rise above the everyday. They provoke not just transient happiness but memorable delight.” I know for parents and family members in the audience tonight, it seems like just yesterday to them when you were taking your first steps, you rode your bike for the first time, you got your first base hit, your first goal or you picked up an instrument and now here you are on stage, mature, responsible young adults ready to take on all that life has to offer. As I see some of them smiling, I see that memorable delight and immense pride that they have for you. When they look back on your high school experience, it is my hope that they see your growth, your perseverance, your transformation as much as we have as your administrators and teachers.
I think you are quickly finding out that life moves pretty fast and we always seem to be in a rush to get to the next thing. It doesn’t seem that long ago that you started here at PTHS and I know for many of you are already looking forward to that next step, that next moment.
It is the pursuit of that next defining moment that has created the outstanding young adults that sit before us tonight. Through your hard work, dedication, commitment, responsibilty, sweat, perseverance and yes, maybe even a few tears, you are here tonight because you rose to a challenge, you overcame obstacles, you showed tremendous character and you built connections with those around you.
Before you rush on to that next thing, which in a few short days will be the senior cruise and then graduation, enjoy this moment. You worked hard to get here and you deserve the recognition that about to happen. You never know, maybe it will be one of those moments you will remember about your PTHS experience. Continue to define your future with moments that make your life extraordinary. We are so proud of you. Congratulations! #nocknation
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS OF THE WEEK
SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
If your child is interested in playing a fall sport, registration opened on May 21st and will close on June 7th. Please access the following website to register today: https://pequannock-ar.rschooltoday.com/
PTHS MARCHING BAND TO PERFORM AT YANKEE STADIUM
Members of our PTHS Marching Band have been invited to perform the National Anthem at Yankee Stadium for the New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins game on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:05 p.m. Families, friends, supporters, and Pequannock Township residents can buy tickets here at a discounted price (up to 50% off), and for every ticket sold on that specific link, a portion goes to the Pequannock Music Program (PTHS AMPs). Feel free to share the link!
END OF YEAR SCHEDULE
Please see the attached letter with information about the final exam schedule that was emailed to all parents in the beginning of May.
CHECK OUT THE NEW PEQUANNOCK SCHOOLS APP
The Pequannock Township School District has a new app that you can utilize to gain access to up to date information about any of the district schools! Download it today!
SENIOR COLLEGE DECISIONS ON INSTAGRAM
If you have Instagram and are interested in following along to see where our seniors have committed to for college or beyond, follow them at pthsclassof2024
FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES
June 4th - Faculty Meeting
June 5th - STEM and Aviation Capstone Night
June 6th - Senior Cruise
June 10th - Senior Sunset 7:15 pm
June 12th- Final Exams Begin
June 18th - Senior Picnic at 11:00 am
June 19th - Graduation 6:00 pm
WEEK IN REVIEW
Learning about the nervous system in Psychology Class
Congratulations to Henry who is the Jr. Citizen of the Year for Pequannock for his work with Bikes by Hank!
The PTHS Marching Band performed at the Memorial Day Parade
The Baseball Team moves on the sectional semi-finals on Friday!
English III students working on masks for symbolism in Lord of the Flies
AP Chem and AP Gov students got to teach at the elementary schools!
Welcome to Coach Hornyak, our new Girls Basketball Coach!
Thank you to Columbia Bank for your generous donation to our Veterans Wall project!
Congratulations to our Senior Award and Scholarship receipients!
A beautiful sunset captured over Memorial Field on Thursday Night!
FBLA Visits with the elementary schools as part of the High School Heroes project
Marching Band beginning their 2024-2025 season
Pequannock Township High School
Email: attendance@pequannock.org
Website: www.pequannock.org
Location: 85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 616-6000