High Lites- August 20 2023
A Weekly Update from Perkiomen Valley High School
Welcome to the 23-24 School Year!
We are getting excited for the start of the new school year on August 28th. Our marching band and athletic teams have been practicing at school and campus has come alive. Our custodial and maintenance staffs have spent the summer getting our building ready for the new year. Teachers have been attending workshops and classes. We are ready! We can't wait to see your student(s) in homeroom on August 28th at 7:50 am. (The bell schedules for the first week of school will be in next Friday's newsletter)
Each week you will receive this newsletter. It will contain information about upcoming events, happenings in the school and other important information. Please reach out to any of us at the high school for any information you may need or questions you might have. The high school administration and staff are your go to. In this edition of the High Lites you will find pertinent information regarding the start of school. Please read through this so you are up to date on the information.
On behalf of the entire staff at the high school we welcome you to the 23-24 school year. If you have a question you need answered prior to opening day (August 28th), please feel free to call (610) 489-1230 and speak to us. We are looking forward to the start of the new year.
Dr. Cynthia Moss, Lead Principal
Mrs. Stefanie Baker, White House Principal
Mr. Sean Berk, Red House Principal
Mr. Ryan Stanson-Marsh, Blue House Principal
Freshman Orientation and Open House Aug 22
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2027 to the high school on August 22rd from 8am until noon. This day commences in our competition gymnasium and will include team building activities, meetings with Link Crew leaders and tours of the building. We have been told that this day is invaluable to the incoming freshmen. Freshmen should bring a copy of their schedule with them.
Later that evening, 5:30 - 7 pm, the high school invites parents to accompany their student(s) to the high school to walk the building an additional time. Please stop by to meet the high school administrators and counselors! If you are unable to attend the open house and want to visit the high school prior to the start of the school year please contact the main office to see if the building is open for tours.
Student Drop Off
This year the parent drop-off and pick up will occur in the student parking lot and in the faculty parking lot. Please do NOT drop off your student in any other area of campus. Please drop off your student between 7:20-7:40 am. Students will be able to enter the building to eat breakfast beginning at 7:15. Those not eating breakfast will be asked to remain outside until 7:40am. If there is inclement weather they will be permitted in the lobbies earlier. Students may only enter the building at the gym lobby or the cafeteria lobby before school begins.
Student Lot Drop Off
In order to avoid traffic delays, we are asking that you enter campus from Wartman Road and proceed towards Gravel Pike to the student parking lot. There will be no left hand turns from High School Drive into the parking lot.Turn right off of High School Drive to enter the lot and then immediately bear to the right to proceed to the steps by the gymnasium. Students may exit the cars at the bottom of the steps. After dropping off the student cars must turn left and proceed around the lot and will exit on Trappe Road.
Agents will be in the lot to assist with traffic patterns.
Faculty Lot Drop-Off
If you enter campus from Kagey Road, please use the faculty parking lot to drop off your student. You can also turn right onto Campus Drive if you enter from Wartman Road, however you will need to make a left turn into the parking lot. Agents and staff are in the drop-off areas. to assist.
Drop-Off after 8am but before 2 pm
If you are dropping off a student after the school day begins you may drop them off in the main office circle as the student will need to enter the building through these doors.
We ask for your patience and cooperation as we try to get over 1000 cars in addition to all of the buses onto campus in a very short period of time.
School Visitor Information - ID Required
Senior Privilege
Students who have "Senior Privilege" on their schedule period 1 or 10 must report to study hall for the first two weeks of school. They will receive a senior privilege application which must be submitted and approved prior to being permitted to come to school late or leave early. Students who are approved will receive a pass which they must show to security each day when leaving or arriving at school.
Health Requirements for the Class of 2024
- Students should receive their first dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) at 11 – 15 years of age. A second dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- Documentation of vaccination or a valid medical, religious, or philosophical exemption is required for attendance in 12th grade.
- Seniors who have not met the vaccination requirements will be excluded from school beginning Sept 6th.
Heath Requirements for the Class of 2025
Verification of a physical exam is required for 11th grade. It may be completed up to 1 year prior to the start of Junior year (7/1/22). Please submit to Mrs. Cron (kcron@pvsd.org).
*Please note, a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) is recommended at age 16 years and a requirement for senior year. Please submit documentation when received.
District Calendar
Student Handbook
Daily Bread Food Pantry ~ Items Collected at Open House 8/22
We have recently learned that our local food pantry, the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry in Collegeville, is in critical need of several non-perishable items. As a way to support our local food pantry and our community, we are asking any family who is interested to bring one (or more) of the following items to our Open House Event on August 22nd. We will have a table in the gym lobby for any donations.Thank you for considering to help those in need in our community.
Items Needed: tomato products, spaghetti sauce, adult soups, broth stuffing, skillet dinners, pretzels, spaghetti, mac and cheese, gravy, pancake syrup, shelf stable meat, shelf stable milk, oatmeal, canned potatoes, drinks, condiments
New Staff@ PVHS
Please join us in welcoming the following staff members:
Mrs. Maria Warriner- Mathematics
Mr. Tim Corey- Art
Ms. Amanda Gimber- Special Education
Ms. Jessica Dean- Special Education
Mrs. Sue Francis- Special Education
Mrs. Danielle Cignarella- Special Education
Mr. Michael LaBella-English
We are excited to welcome them to the PVHS Family.
Picture Days
HS Supply Lists
Bus Information Available August 21
Summer Assignments
Summer Reading
Schedules
Schedule changes are only made in extreme cases. All changes to schedules must go through your student’s counselor.
Athletic Yearly Passes
2023-2024 Season Pass Information
2023-2024 Viking Athletic Department Ticket Program
Ticket Prices: Adults $5.00 Students $5.00
Student Yearly Pass: $40
This pass includes general admission for one student to home PV athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events. SCHOOL ID REQUIRED w/PASS AT EVENTS.
Family Yearly Pass: $150
This pass includes general admission for household family members to home PV athletic events for the 2023–2024 school year. To qualify, a family must have at least one Perkiomen Valley school-aged child. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events. STUDENTS: SCHOOL ID REQUIRED w/PASS AT EVENTS.
Adult Yearly Pass: $80
This pass includes admission for one adult to home PV athletic events for the 2023-2024 school year. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events.
Sr. Citizen Pass: Free! Senior Gold Card Application
This pass provides free general admission to Perkiomen Valley home events. You must be 65-years of age, reside in the Perkiomen Valley School District and provide proof of age and address. This pass may be obtained at the School District Administration Building. This pass does not include free admission to PAC, District 1 or PIAA playoff events.
Online Verification
NOTE: families will need to complete OLV prior to the release of class assignments and schedules in ParentVUE to ensure access.
Parking Permits
Those juniors and seniors who have already applied for parking permits will be able to pick them up beginning August 16th 8:30-am-3pmin the main office. Students who are on the debt list (owe money for any reason except the Senior Trip to Florida) or have not completed all of the needed parking information will not be able to pick up their permit until their obligations have been satisfied.
The permit must be displayed on the passenger side front windshield and students must park in the assigned space beginning with the first day of school. Only students with valid permits are to park on campus. All other cars will be stickered and towed at the owner’s expense.
North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC)
PVHS and NMTCC have similar schedules, however there are some differences that you need to be aware of. There are three days in which the tech school is scheduled to have school and PV is closed, 2 days in which PV has school and the tech school does not and 4 days where PV has a half day. Please see below for the specifics for each type of day. Additionally, if we have any 2 hour delays, we do not send our AM tech students to the tech school.
The first day of school for all PV students will be August 28th. NMTCC begins school this year on August 29th. PV students will be expected to attend the tech school on August 29th.
At this time, these are the days in which the PV schedule differs from the NMTCC:
PV is open but the Tech school is closed: August 28, February 16,
PV is closed but the Tech school is open: Oct 9, Nov 10, April 10
PV half days: October 25, February 7 and May 24
PV half day but there is no tech: March 26
PV Asynchronous Days October 11, May 13, May 16 and May 21
Please see below for more detailed information regarding these days.
If you have questions, you can call STA at 610-489-9110.
(PVHS in, NMTCC out)-August 28, February 16
PVHS is in session, but students will not report to NMTCC.
Students are expected to attend PV.
AM tech students who have a ride to school may arrive at PV at 10:30 AM and sign in at the main office. They will proceed to period 4 or 4/5.
AM students who take a bus to school will report to the cafeteria for attendance at 7:50am and will remain in study hall until their period 4 or ⅘ class.
PM tech students will be dismissed at noon from their period 6 class. Buses will be at the bus loop at noon to transport the PM tech students home after period 6.
(PVHS out, NMTCC in) October 9, November 10 and April 10
PV Asynchronous Days October 11, May 13, May 16 and May 21
Transportation is provided for both AM and PM technical students to attend their session at NMTCC. Since there is no school at PVHS a bus will pick up our NMTCC students at their respective bus stops. Please check with your tech bus driver to find out more information
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August 29 (First day of school at NMTCC)
AM tech students: report to the bus circle no later than 7:45AM. Teachers will assist the students find their proper bus to the tech school. Students will arrive back at PVHS at approximately 10:35 AM and will go to their period 4 class.
PM tech students: Attend their scheduled classes here at PV in the morning. Those students who have a period 5/6 course are report to the bus circle at the conclusion of that course while those who have period 6 lunch are to report to the bus circle after eating their lunch, but no later than 11:52 AM, where busses will take the students to NMTCC.
PV Half Days, there is tech October 25, February 7 and May 24
AM tech students will attend the tech school as they normally do. Once they return to the high school they will join their classes at PV. We will provide buses to the tech school at 11:30. Bagged lunches will be provided upon request for PM tech students. PM tech students are to attend study halls for periods 7-10 at PV.
PV Half Day, there is no tech- March 26
AM tech students who do not have transportation are to report to study hall periods 1-3. Students who can provide their own transportation can arrive at school for their ⅘ class. Students must sign in at the security desk. PM students can leave after their period 6 class. A bus will be provided for those who need a way home.
2 hour delays:
We do not send our students to the tech school for the morning session. AM tech students may go to study hall until their first scheduled PV class or may come to school late, similar to the PV IN TECH OUT schedule.
Shirts for Vikings U-Night Football Game - Fall 2023
Shirts for Vikings U-Night Football Game - Fall 2023
Friday night! Football!
United Vikings! What a Night!
Join us for the Vikings U-Night football game this fall (Friday, September 15, 2023)! At the Vikings U-Night football game, we will honor and recognize the diversity within our community and the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for ALL learners. Be part of the fun as the community stands together to send a message of acceptance and belonging! Our goal is cover the stadium in blue in recognition of our commitment! Consider purchasing a United Vikings shirt to show your support. Order your shirt TODAY! Order Form
Locker Information
Chromebook Distribution for rising 9th graders
Chromebooks will be distributed to our rising 9th graders immediately following the orientation August 22nd and at the Open House that evening. Students will be asked to return their current chromebook and charger. More information will be sent prior to the distribution date.
PVSD Food Service Updates
PA Law Regarding Vaccinations
Pennsylvania’s new School Vaccination Requirements took effect August, 2017. Students are required to comply with the PA immunization law or they will be excluded from school.
Grade 12 students are required to receive:
1 or 2 doses of Meningococcal Vaccine
- If your student received their first dose of Meningococcal Vaccine at 11 – 15 years of age, then a second dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade.
- If your student received their first dose of Meningococcal Vaccine at 16 years of age or older, that shall count as the 12th grade dose.
4 Doses of Polio Vaccine
A 4th dose is not necessary if the 3rd dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose.
You can contact Mrs. Torrence at atorrence@pvsd.org to submit the vaccination information or if you have any questions.
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.
Meet the Teacher Night
Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Thursday September 7th at 7pm. More information about the logistics will be sent later in August.
Period 1 7:00 - 7:10
Period 2 7:15 - 7:25
Period 3 7:30 - 7:40
Period 4/5 or 5/6 7:45 - 7:55
Period 6/7 or 7/8 8:00 - 8:10
Period 9 8:15 - 8:25
Period 10 8:30 - 8:40
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023, 07:00 PM
Perkiomen Valley High School, Gravel Pike, Collegeville, PA, USA
Upcoming Events:
August 7th Heat Acclimation for Football Begins, Band Camp begins
August 14th Fall sports begin
August 22rd 9th grade orientation 8-noon, Chromebook Distribution for 9th graders 12-1:30pm
August 22rd Open House 5:30pm - 7pm
August 28th First day of school for PVHS
August 29th First day of school for NMTCC
September 1-4 No School
September 7th Meet the Teacher Night 7pm
September 7th-8th Underclass picture days
September 25th No School
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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