September 6

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

I am pleased to report that the school year is off to a smooth and positive start. Students are adjusting well to their new routines, and it's been great to see them settling into their classes and connecting with one another. Teachers have been focused on creating a supportive and engaging environment, and it’s encouraging to see the progress being made already.

As we move forward, we appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to the continued success of the students in the months ahead.

Mrs. Erhardt

PRMHS Principal

The student health information forms will be sent home with students during homeroom next Monday, 9/9/24, for annual parent/guardian verification. Please make any changes directly on the form, sign, and return to your student's school nurse. Please note that Zyrtec has replaced Benadryl on the medication list for acute allergic reaction. In addition to the medications listed on the form, the nurse may also dispense the following: aloe vera, calamine/Caladryl, eye wash, vaseline, and hand sanitizer. If you wish to opt out of any of these, please contact your student's school nurse.

This week our grade 8-12 Theatre Arts students were treated to a conversation with Zan Berube, a working actress currently starring as Lorraine Baines in the Broadway National Tour of Back to the Future the Musical.

Zan was previously seen on the National Tour of Six as Anne Boleyn, which many of our students recognize her from. Zan offered wonderful insight and answered students questions on topics ranging from life as a touring actor to navigating the world of college auditions all the way to what it's like to kiss another actor on stage eight times a week.

We were so grateful to Zan for volunteering her time to join us and inspire out students!

High School Students are encouraged to attend a Welcome Back Dance on Saturday, September 28th.

Where: PMHS Dining Commons

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $5 at the door

There will be an after school Clubs and Activities fair on Tuesday, September 10th during student lunches. At that time students will learn about all of the opportunities they have for after school activities. The details of this will be shared with parents soon after the fair.

Cottage Gardens and Pentucket Parent Alliance has partnered for a fundraiser. Beautiful Mums. Please click here to order: https://www.pentucketseniorcelebration.org/fundraising

Entering our 9th year, the league is made up entirely of Pentucket kids and offers a co-ed low-competition option for a Fall sport. Divisions for PreK to 8th Grade with all games on Sundays in West Newbury. More info at: https://wnyl.org and please reach out to wnylflagfootball@gmail.com with any questions

Pentucket's FIRST Robotics Competition team is recruiting students in grades 9-12 and adults interested in mentoring our team. Last year, our team ranked 11th in Massachusetts and we look forward to an even better showing this season! For more information, please see this flyer.

Our Neighbors' Table Amesbury Market will be opening back up on September 30th! Once our Amesbury Market reopens, this will expand our guest's access to nutritious foods to six days per week! With this reopening comes NEW market schedules for BOTH the Amesbury and the Salisbury markets (please see 5 attached info flyers).

Please click here for more information.

The district is actively seeking an IT Systems Network Administrator. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on Schoolspring.com.

Call for Volunteers! This is open to ALL Sports! We are gearing up for our fourth year of helping out with the Reach the Beach road race ending at Hampton Beach State Park on September 14th! All volunteers (students, guardians, or family members 16+) will receive $65 deposited into their sports booster account of choice, plus community service hours. Various volunteer shifts are available. Please see links to register to volunteer.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: All volunteers need to be registered by Monday, September 9th. Please be sure to complete BOTH!

To register for a volunteer shift, click here

Volunteers can register for more than one shift if the shifts do not overlap.

Please click here link to the volunteer waiver:

Chose the BLUE Reach the Beach race

Group volunteer name is Pentucket Athletic Association

Volunteer exchange = Finish Line

The U.S. Education Department (USED) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be launched through a new process. Starting on Tuesday, October 1, USED will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The department will make the application available to all students on or before Sunday, December 1. This process will allow USED to test and resolve issues before making the form available to all students and contributors. Massachusetts students can find information about college financial aid on this shared website and through the Department of Higher Education’s Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Please see the attached video to help with navigating the campus (Drop off - Pick up):

Navigating PRMHS Campus

Please go to to the doors on the right beyond the flag pole to enter the building. That's where you will find our combined Middle-High School Main Office.

There will be late buses for students beginning on September 17th. They will be running Tuesdays, Wendesdays and Thursdays each week.

Late Bus routes will be published shortly.

Middle School (Grades 7 & 8): NO cell phones or earbuds during school hours.

High School (Grades 9-12): NO cell phones or earbuds during class time or in the hallways. Phones can be used at lunch and study hall only.

Please click here to view details and related consequences.

Please see the attached video to help understand PRSD's Emergency Response Protocols:

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for Students

Be on the lookout mid-October for a new way to report your child's absence. You will be able to use the Infinite Campus app to report your child's absence! More to come soon :)

7:35 - First class begins. Please be here prior to school starting!

2:15 - Last class ends

Reminder - after five (5) unexcused tardies, parents or guardians will receive a notice and an after school detention will be issued.

If you know in advance that your child will need to be dismissed from school early, please notify us as soon as possible. Waiting until the last minute disrupts the classroom.

Upcoming School Committee Meetings:

September 17th

October 15th

November 12th

November 26th

December 17th

January 14th

February 4th

February 25th

March 4th

March 18th

April 15th

May 6th

June 3rd

*****All meetings begin at 6:00pm and are held in the middle/high school building

**A complete list of School Committee Meeting is available on the PRSD website**

Upcoming School Council Meetings: Meeting Time 6:45am-7:15am

The School Council Meets the second Thursday of each month. Please see the PRMHS website for agendas