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Follow Dr. Kuykendall on Instagram @pvphsprincipal for his weekly messages about what's happening on campus. This week, he talks to new Athletic Director, Dr. DJ Clovis, about the new way to purchase tickets for football games.

COLLEGE REP VISITS

College Career Center welcomes Juniors and Seniors to attend in-person College Rep Visits which begin on Wednesday, September 11th and go through October in the CCC. The following colleges are just a few that have a scheduled visit: University of Michigan, University of San Francisco, Chapman, Arizona State University, UCSB, Southern Methodist, University of Utah, University of Chicago. A full schedule is available on SchooLinks and all students MUST have a signed Teacher Permission Slip turned in 24 hours prior to the event to attend. Instructions on how to sign up to attend, and to access the Teacher Permission Slip can be found here https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/CCC-CollegeRepVisits Colleges are still in the process of signing up for times to visit Peninsula so make sure you check back regularly. All Rep visits are students only.

COLLEGE NIGHT

The College Career Center presents College Night on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30P. Juniors and their parents are invited to attend a special presentation beginning at 5:30P and senior parents are invited to counselor presentations at 5:30P. College Night Presenters provide information to students and parents about applying, attending, financing: Private Universities, Out of State Universities, California State Universities as well as information about Writing Your College Essay, SAT/ACT testing and Financial Aid. Additional information and details of the evening can be found here: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/Calendar

PRACTICE SAT/ACT

The College Career Center will offer a practice ACT or SAT for Juniors and Seniors only, on Saturday, September 21st at 9:00A. This practice test is not official in any way and is intended to provide a simulated test experience for students. Students can register beginning Monday, August 26th in the CCC at Panther or lunch time and a $20 donation is appreciated. Deadline to register is Friday, September 6th by end of lunch or as soon as all spots are filled. Additional information can be found here: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/Calendar

**PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET ALL THREE SIGNATURES ON YOUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM CHANGE REQUEST BEFORE SUBMITTING TO THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, DR. CLOVIS**

If you didn't have a chance to purchase merch at ID/Picture day, get it in the student store Panther Time, lunch or after school. Cash or checks only.

California Scholarship Federation (CSF - California's OLDEST honor society) begins their fall collection soon. Collections are at lunch in H65 August 26th – September 6th. Check the eligibility lists outside of H65 and the Hawthorne Office to see if you qualify. List contains ID numbers only so check carefully!

Applications are in the Hawthorne Office and H65. Apps are accepted in H65 during lunch ONLY. Collections end September 6th @ lunch BUT DON’T wait until the last day to turn in form!! Membership is $25 (if paying with a check, make it payable to PVPHS – CSF and put student’s name on memo line). Freshmen may not apply this time as they have not yet earned grades in high school. Students who were CJSF honor members at RIS will have automatic junior membership for this semester.

Please note…if you are in a Guided Study class and your name is not on the list, please see adviser.

Remember…NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, and you must use the official PVPHS application from campus, not the web.

Looking forward to celebrating your membership in this fantastic student recognition program/honor society!

Please contact Mrs. Okamoto if you have questions: okamotob@pvpusd.net

Are you a Junior or Senior with a Total (cumulative) Unweighted GPA over 3.65? Have 2 or more leadership positions? 60 or more hours of Community Service? Come to the National Honor Society Mandatory Information Meeting for prospective members on Thursday, August 29th in the PVPHS gym starting promptly at 6:30PM. Please arrive early so you can get checked in and find a seat. This meeting is mandatory if you plan to submit a Candidate Information Packet for NHS Membership consideration, Contact the PVPHS advisor, Mrs. Borstel, on Teams or email at borstelp@pvpusd.net with questions.

The link for students who are eligible to attend: CLICK HERE

The Peninsula High AVID program will be touring the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Reed College and Lewis & Clark College. The trip departs early evening on Wednesday 11/6 and returns early evening on Friday 11/8. There is space for 40 students on this trip and AVID students have first priority in signing up. However, if space is available, non-AVID students are invited to join the trip. Sign-ups are due Wednesday 9/4. The cost of the trip is $850 and includes roundtrip non-stop airfare, 2 nights hotel, chartered bus transportation, credentialed teacher chaperones (1 for every 10 students) and breakfast on 11/7 and 11/8. If interested in joining this incredible college tour, please contact Mr. Spalding at spalding@pvpusd.net. Please see below for more details.

Students will continue to eat for FREE this year! PVPHS Food Services will offer both breakfast (snack) and lunch to all students.

That said, the District strongly encourage parents who qualify to still apply for free and reduced meals. Students who qualify could be entitled to additional benefits including:

1. Reduced fees on standardized testing
2. Discounted summer school fees
3. Summer EBT for kids
4. Possible reduction on utilities

Submit your application today! The application process is quick and easy. Parents can submit a paper copy or apply online. Here is the direct link: 2024-2025 Meal Application