Principal's Corner
The onset of chilly weather also marks the nearing of the end of our Fall Sports Programs. I would like to extend a huge thank you to our student-athletes and coaches for a job well done this season. In particular, a huge shout out to our boys soccer program. Our Varsity Tiger Soccer team has made it to the state tournament and our JV squad made it to the semi-finals of the BIT tournament. Job well done gentlemen!
November also marks the end of Marking Period 1 which will end on Tuesday, November 12th. Please check out our Upcoming Events & Important Dates section at the end of the newsletter for this and other dates to keep in mind as we begin November.
Lastly, I'd like to share some great news regarding our student attendance. PPHS weekly attendance average for the month of October is 96.5%. We have sustained our high attendance average which was 96.4% in September. Thank you to our students and families for your commitment to getting to school. As the weather gets colder, we must double down on our commitment to being present every day. Please also remind your children to get here on time as we tend to see a dip in our attendance and increase in our tardies as the colder months approach.
Cassidy Kim - September Student of the Month
Mr. Santana - September Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Mr. Santana, PPHS Math teacher, who earned the title of September Teacher of the Month. Mr. Santana has many great qualities that make him worthy of such recognition but, don't take my word for it, here are some words that students used to describe Mr. Santana:
- Engaging
- Amazing
- Creates a comfortable environment
- Makes math fun!
- Funny
Veterans Day - November 11
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared during the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. The PPHS community thanks all of our veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice for our country.
Middle School Fall Trip
Middle School students participated in a trip to Demarest Farms. They picked their own pumpkins and participated in fall fun after school.
Financial Aid Night
Our counseling department hosted a Financial Aid Night for Seniors and their parents/guardians. This was the first of two events that explained the new FAFSA application requirements and process to Seniors and their parents/guardians.
Senior Parent Night
Our counseling department led by Ms. Holl and Mrs. Retkwa hosted a Senior parent Night in which they shared important information regarding the college application process.
College Fair
Our counseling department, led by Mr. Sanchez, organized a College Fair at PPHS. 15+ colleges and universities attended. Our students were exposed to opportunities and got a chance to speak with admissions counselors for schools they are considering applying to.
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Presentation
We joined forces with the Bergen County Prosecutorβs Office to learn more about fentanyl prevention and how we can keep each other safe! Huge thanks to the BCPO for their insight and commitment to our community.
PPHS Student Council & TEEEM
Ms. Elmohdli led an inspiring day with our students, diving deep into community-building and equity-focused discussions with students from across the county. Our students connected with peers, shared ideas in a collaborative setting, and are ready to start on a year-long equity project to bring inclusivity to our school community.
