Titan Weekly Newsletter

• 21: Return from Spring Break
• 22: PTSA Association Meeting, 5:30 pm in PHS Room K-1
• 24: Thursday Trade Day: Career Exploration Workshop, Lunch in Titan Center
• 24, 25, 27: Titan Theatre Student Spotlight One-Acts in PHS Drama Room/PAC
• 25: End of Six-Week Grading Period, Tri 3
• 25: Mini College Fair, Lunch in the Front Quad
• 29: Eye on Art Student Showcase, 6:00 pm @ PHS

There will be a field trip opportunity to Palomar College's Women and Men in Trades Fair on April 24 where students can explore diverse career opportunities in the skilled trades. Transportation will be provided. To sign up and secure a spot, see Ms. Monica Taylor for a permission slip or email questions to mtaylor@powayusd.com.

Join us on Tuesday, April 29 for Poway High’s annual Eye on Art Student Showcase.

Location: Poway High School
Reception: 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Film Festival: 8:00 PM

Come celebrate the incredible creativity of our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Open workouts will begin March 24 through June 6 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7-8 am. The trainings will be held by our Water Polo Coach, Daniel Pierson. If you have any questions, you can contact the coach at daniel.p.pierson@gmail.com

Saturday, August 9: 9:00 am

August 11, 12: 9:00 am

August 13: 3:45-5:30 pm (after school)

Place: Poway High School Tennis Courts

All students must be cleared before they can participate.

Please download your signed and filled-out forms to the Athletic Clearance site.

Bring with you to the tryouts: Water, sunscreen, hat, visor, snacks, tennis shoes, racquet, and anything else you will need for trying out.

Coach Phillis Dattilo

Click here for information

Each graduating senior will receive six graduation tickets during the week of graduation in exchange for a completed Gold Checkout Card (details of senior checkout coming soon). All guests, including children, require a ticket unless seated on an adult’s lap.

If you have extra tickets, please return them to your counselor or pass them to a friend in need.

Students requiring additional tickets should speak with their administrator to make a special request.

Guests without tickets may enter the ceremony starting at 5:00 pm.

Grad Nite 2025 event tickets are on sale now through May 1! Visit our website for more details and registration/ticket purchase link: https://www.powayptsa.org/grad-nite

Event Info: Grad Nite will take place on the night of graduation, to provide our seniors a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free way to celebrate their accomplishments and come together one last night as the class of 2025. Poway High Seniors have the opportunity to celebrate Grad Nite at Belmont Park with fellow graduates from Mt Carmel High this year. The two PUSD high schools will have the park all to themselves!

Grad Nite is more than a party – it’s going to be SPECTACULAR! There will be food and refreshments all night long, games, rides, entertainment, and all the Giant Dipper you can stand!

Click here to order: https://milestonegrad.com/poway-high-school/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jostens:

Phone: 858-486-2020

Email: mark.boyer@jostens.com

Thanks to everyone who placed their orders!

Students who need to borrow a gown from Poway High may do so based on available inventory. Students wishing to request a loan should add their name to the request list using this link: Gown Request Form.

Borrowed gowns must be returned when students pick up their diplomas at the end of the ceremony.

Students will need to purchase their cap and tassel from Jostens.

Event Details:

• What: Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Chicken Charlie's
• When: Thursday, April 24
• Where: Chicken Charlie’s
• Why: 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the Poway Titan Baseball program when customers mention our fundraiser.

This event is part of Rival Week—a friendly competition between Poway and Rancho Bernardo baseball teams to see who can sell the most marbles during the week. It’s a great way to support our team and show some school spirit!

Learn how specialized programs turn into a rewarding career. Hear from industry professionals during lunch in the Titan Center Room K-16 every Thursday from March 20 - May 1, 2025. The Titan Center is located next to the Counseling Office. Register here or walk-ins are welcome.

It's scholarship time for our local community organizations, and we are here to help you navigate through this process.

1. Start by exploring our Scholarship Deadline Log. In this document, you will discover lots of great local opportunities. Also, don't forget to check out college and trade school financial aid pages for more options.

2. Connections: Talk to your family and friends to possibly find scholarship gems with employers, or even your job!

3. Stay Informed: Follow us on Instagram @counseling_PHS for the latest scholarship news and reminders.

4. Application Tips: Apply for as many scholarships as possible, even the smaller ones - they add up! Be organized, meet deadlines, and personalize your application to stand out.

5. Be Prepared: Ensure you have all necessary documents, ask for letters of recommendation early. Often times, scholarship applications will ask for a letter of rec from a teacher or counselor as well as a community resource such as an adult or non-family member, employer, club coach, or organization leader. Highlight your strengths and be genuine about your experiences.

6. Begin the FAFSA or DREAM ACT Application: Completing the FAFSA is important so start your application SOON! Check with your college financial aid office for their priority consideration deadline; sometimes it is earlier than the California priority funding deadline of March 2, 2025.

Please note that the FAFSA application is not just for need-based aid; it may be needed for merit-based scholarships, local community scholarships, student loans, and other financial benefits.

Remember, every little bit helps, so take advantage of all available resources. Good luck on your scholarship journey, and reach out if you need support!

- PHS Counseling

Join us in giving our Titans the very best in 2024-2025! Memberships are $15 per person and are offered to anyone interested in supporting PHS - parents, caregivers, students, teachers, staff, grandparents, etc. Joining and donating is easy to do online by clicking this link or scanning the QR code.

Please visit our website PowayPTSA.org to learn more about our PTSA, how you can help support us, ways to get involved or simply make a small, much-needed donation to support our programs here at PHS.

We look forward to partnering with you for a great year!

All students and staff members are encouraged to wear green and/or gray on Fridays to show our Titan spirit!

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Website: http://powayhigh.powayusd.com/

Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064, USA
Phone: 858-748-0245

Contact: pgoepfert@powayusd.com