NEWS FROM THE PANTHER DEN

Please read the Back to School Letter from the administration which outlines the important information that you may need for the 2024-2025 school year. While there is a lot of information in there, it is necessary to have a strong grasp of what occurs at PTHS on a daily basis.

Mr. Hayzler shares a quick message to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!

PTHS was proud to host our new students at our Orientation program. Students heard from the administration and Ms. Basilone about the transition to high school and then worked with our current PTHS students doing small group discussions, tours, listening to the day in the life of a Golden Panther and finding their lockers.

For information pertaining to our master schedule, please click on the following link: https://hs.pequannock.org/students/bell-schedule

Don't forget to check out the summer work for Pequannock Township High School by visiting our website at: https://sites.google.com/pequannock.org/pequannock-twp-prints-2021/home

The Administration will be meeting with all grade levels on Friday, September 6th to review the schedule and academic/behavior expectations with our students during the following periods:

Grade 12 -- Period 2

Grade 10 - Period 4

Grade 11 - Period 6

Grade 9 - Period 8

Mark your calendars for the PTHS Back to School Night! We are excited to welcome parents on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00pm. More details will follow!

Please see the Guidance Department Update below regarding school counselor caseloads.

• PTHS has a Unit Lunch between blocks 3 and 4. Students will have the opportunity to eat in the cafeteria, small gym or at the designated tables in the lobbies. The pavilion will also be available when the weather is appropriate.

• Pomptonian will continue as our school lunch provider. The cost of a standard lunch will be $4.75. A featured favorite lunch will be $5.50. Parents can still utilize www.myschoolbucks.com to place money on their child’s account. Accounts used last year should still be available.

• Students must remain in the designated dining areas throughout the lunch period unless assigned a pass by a teacher.

• The senior courtyard will be available for seniors during Unit Lunch, weather permitting.

• Student Clubs will be able to meet during Unit Lunch under the supervision of the club adviser.

• As per Board of Education Policy #8500, there will be no delivery of food from outside agencies unless previously approved by the Building Principal. Food items brought into school for students by family members will be kept at the security vestibule until Unit Lunch or after school. Students will not be called down to pick up items.

Please click on the link for information regarding the district's Free and Reduced Lunch program.

https://www.pequannock.org/services/food-services/free-reduced-lunch

Check out the list of extra-curricular advisers for 2024-2025. If your child is interested in clubs or activities, please contact the teacher listed below.

Please read the brief letter below regarding our athletic program and spectator expectations.

Yearbook Photos for students will take place on September 18th and 19th in the Auditorium.

Planning on hanging around for Back to School Night? Check out this fundraiser below!

Interested in a Golden Panther Blanket? This junior class fundraiser is open to staff as well!

The 2024-2025 Student Handbook can be found below. Please review the handbook with your child as it outlines expectations for academics and behavior.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P5vlmzMu6YpPBDbw1eP1eV-KvcrRGUAq-uGYSTzRWJA/edit?usp=sharing

For your planning purposes, the Pequannock Township School District will have two "no homework" weekends this year. During these weekends no assignments are to be given to students in an effort to support the importance of family time. The two weekends are:

• Thanksgiving Weekend
• Memorial Day Weekend

If you are interested in purchasing student accident insurance please click on the document below. Information can also be found on the district website.

August 28th: New Student Orientation (8:30am)

August 28th: Parent Orientation (7:00pm in the PTHS Auditorium)

August 29th: First Home Football Game vs. St. Mary's at 5:00 pm

September 3rd: First Day of School for Staff 8:00 am

September 5th: First Day of School for Students (All Meet Day)

September 16th: College Fair 1:00pm for Grade 12 students

September 18th and 19th: School Pictures

September 18th: PAWS HSA Meeting 7:00pm

September 25th : Student Activities Fair during Unit Lunch

September 26th: Back to School Night at PTHS 7:00pm

September 28th: Marching Band Home Show

Thank you to Mr. Silipena, Mr. Foglio and Mrs. Mildner for their collaboration and partnership on preparing for the 2024-2025 school year.

Thank you to our wonderful secretaries, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs. Tabakman and Mrs. Hummel for all of their hard work this summer! School would not open without all of their efforts!

Thank you to our Guidance Staff for finalizing all of the student schedules and getting our students ready to learn and grow.

Thank you to our Supervisors who have been working hard to ensure that you are prepared to provide your students with the best instruction possible.

Thank you to our custodial and IT staffs for their tireless efforts in getting our building and our technology in tip-top shape!

Thank you to Mr. Lucas and our security team who is ready to keep our students and faculty safe!

Email: attendance@pequannock.org
Website: www.pequannock.org
Location: 85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 616-6000