High Lites May 10, 2024

Congratulations to our Indoor Guard! They are the 2024 Scholastic Regional A TIA Atlantic Coast Grand Champions!

Spring Keystones at Perkiomen Valley will occur as follows.

Biology Assessment- May 13th

Algebra Assessment- May 16th

Literature Assessment- May 21st

Makeups- May 22nd, 23rd, 24th

During these days, only students undergoing testing and those classified as Low Incidence will be required to attend in person. Students who are testing will receive their testing assignments next week via email. Please note, Educational trips will not be approved during Keystone Testing.

Students who attend tech and are not testing will attend NMTCC as usual.

• PM Tech students will take the same transportation IN and OUT from TECH as assigned for April 10th (please reference the email sent for that day)
• AM Tech will take their regular buses INTO PVHS and SHUTTLE to TECH; they will take the same transportation OUT to home from TECH as assigned for April 10th (please reference the email sent for that day)

On the testing days, students not scheduled for Keystones will stay at home and engage in Asynchronous Learning facilitated by their teachers. Middle School students who attend HS for any classes will remain in their home buildings these days.

Those students who are not taking Keystone Exams will be provided with asynchronous work during these three days. Students must fill out the attendance form that will be emailed to their PVSD email account by noon in order to be marked present for the day.

Students who attend tech and are not taking Keystone Exams will attend NMTCC as usual.

• PM Tech students will take the same transportation IN and OUT from TECH as assigned for April 10th (please reference the email sent for that day)
• AM Tech will take their regular buses INTO PVHS and SHUTTLE to TECH; they will take the same transportation OUT to home from TECH as assigned for April 10th (please reference the email sent for that day)

Students must fill out the google attendance form that will be emailed to them each of those mornings no later than 12 noon in order to be marked present for the day.

Yearbook Tickets were distributed on Wednesday, May 8 during 1st period. Please retain these tickets for Yearbook Distribution on June 4 (underclass) and June 6 (seniors). All students will need to submit their ticket in order to receive a yearbook.

• Please review What to Bring on Exam Day prior to test day.

• Please bring #2 pencils and black/blue pens.

• Please review the Acceptable Calculator Policy prior to test day.

• For test day locations, please see chart on following page.

• For students with accommodations, Ms. Conlan will email you your location.

• For morning exam, please arrive at 7:30am.

• You must have a parent note giving you permission to leave after the exam.

• No note = not leaving.

• You are responsible for any work missed.

• For afternoon exam, please arrive at 11:30am.

• You are permitted to not attend morning classes with a parent note.

• No note = not excused.

• You are responsible for any work missed.

• Once the proctor begins reading the exam instructions, no entry will be permitted.

Upon receipt of a written request from the parents of the students involved, students may be excused from school attendance to participate in an educational tour or a trip during the school term at the expense of the parents.

An Educational Trip Request form must be submitted to the Principal five (5) days prior to the student’s departure. Approval for such trips is limited to five (5) school days per year. Additional days will be classified as unexcused and be subject to legal attendance regulations. A signature of the parent(s)/ guardian(s) must accompany the application.

Every effort should be made to avoid proposing trips during final examinations and the State testing dates for students in participating grades and/or courses as such absences cannot be recorded as excused. Please see the testing schedules for PSSA and Keystone Exams included in this handbook. Non-school educational trips are not recommended for students in academic difficulty or with excessive absences and will not be approved.

The five (5) days will be recorded absences and fall within the attendance policy. It is the responsibility of the student to contact his/her/their teacher to make arrangements to make up for work missed during an educational trip. For additional information, contact your school principal. Students attending a college visit must complete an Educational Trip Form and return it to the attendance office with proof of the college visit.

PVSD is thrilled to celebrate health and wellness within our community, with families, and students. We will be participating in a Green Light Campaign, lighting the way for health and wellness.

Please join us in wearing green on May 1st for mental health awareness, and during the month of May, we will be engaging in a calendar wellness challenge that focuses on physical and mental wellness. For more information, click here!

Parents and Guardians of the members of the Class of 2025 and Students: Please refer to the Class of 2025 Senior Trip page for information regarding the Disney trip which is running February 28 - March 4, 2025. All information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/pvsd.org/2025vikings/senior-trip

Remember, to be considered registered, the following steps must be completed by June 7, 2024:

1. $200 DEPOSIT- Must be paid via cash or check (Made payable to PVHS) and turned in to Ms. Behl (room 129) or the main office

2. TRAVELING STUDENTS MUST Join Google Classroom! Code: yjk2alk

3. Complete the “Class Trip Registration” Google Form assignment on Google Classroom.

4. Complete and turn in the SIGNED CONTRACT (last page of the packet or on Google Classroom) to Ms. Behl (room 129) or the main office

PACKAGE PRICE: $1,690.00 PER PERSON, QUAD OCCUPANCY

First Payment (non-refundable): $200 per seat is due by Friday, June 7th, 2024

Second Payment: $375.00 on or before Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Third Payment $375.00 on or before Friday, September 27th, 2024

Fourth Payment: $375.00 on or before Friday, October 25th, 2024

Final Payment: $365.00 on or before Friday, November 22nd, 2024

*First Payment must be made by cash or check (Made payable to PVHS) and turned in to Ms. Behl (129) or the Main Office secure drop box just outside the main office.

**Please make sure all payments are in an envelope marked with your Student’s Name

***All other payments can be made online in the fee portal, or by cash or check.

****Payments must be received BY their Due Date!

Information regarding parking permits as well as the application for the 24-25 will be posted in the high lites in June. Students must have a valid license in order to apply.

Let’s Ride! Interested in Mountain Biking? Check out our PV Mountain Biking page at Community Ed - https://www.pvsd.org/community/community-education/mountain-biking/

Come out for our ‘Try-It’ event on Thursday, May 16th from 6:30 - 7:30PM. We will be located on the field directly across from Evergreen Elementary School. Our rain date is Tuesday, May 21st.

Register Now! May 21st and 22nd, GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Camp at Reservoir Park in Phoenixville - this event is open to all female riders. GRiT Camp Registration

May 6-May 17 AP Exams

May 13- Keystone Biology Exam, Asynchronous day for those not taking the exams. NMTCC is in session

May 16- Keystone Algebra Exam. Asynchronous day for those not taking the exams. NMTCC is in session

May 16- Senior Awards 7PM Comp Gym

May 17- Last day of school for Seniors going on Career Study

May 21- Keystone Literature Exam. Asynchronous day for those not taking the exams. NMTCC is in session

May 24- Student dismissal 11:30 No lunches Served

May 27- Memorial Day- no school

May 29- Last day of school for Seniors NOT going on Career Study

May 30 Senior Finals begin

Our students can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Program. Tips are typically related to a variety of challenges our students experience or witness, such as bullying, harassment, disrespectful language, safety concerns, etc. When a tip is received, the State (who runs Safe2Say) immediately follows up with building administrators

Did you know that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Congratulations on your senior's impending graduation. Please see the Complete Guide to PVHS Graduation 2024 document to find out all things Graduation. Students need to RSVP to Graduation Events here by May 6th. Additionally, please report Report all scholarships here that the student will be accepting.

• Exams are scheduled for Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31, Monday, June3 and Tuesday June 4, 2024.

• Exams will take place in the auxiliary gym.

• Seniors are to enter and leave school through the gym lobby

• Seniors will be given assigned seats when they enter the gym, based on teacher and course.

• Seniors must arrive no later than 7:55 for the first test each day, and 9:45 for the second test each day. If a student is not present when the exam begins, they must reschedule.

• All textbooks should already be handed in

• If a student is removed from the testing area for inappropriate conduct, they are risking participation in graduation exercises

• Seniors who finish an exam early may turn the exam into a proctor. Seniors may then go home, or wait in the gym lobby for the next test to begin

• There are 15 minute breaks scheduled between exams. Seniors are not permitted to go elsewhere in the building for any reason.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Test I 8:00-9:30 Math

9:30-9:45 Break

Test II 9:45-11:15 English

Friday, May 31, 2024

9:30-9:45 Break

Test II 9:45-11:15 World Lang, health, Art

*Any student who needs to take both health and world language/Art will take health in make-up sessions.

Monday June 3, 2024

Test I 8:00 -9:30 Electives I (Music, Business)

9:30-9:45 Break

Test II 9:45 - 11:15 Electives II (Tech ed, Social Studies, Make-ups)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Test I 8:00 -9:30 Electives I (Music, Business)

9:30-9:45 Break

Test II 9:45 - 11:15 Electives II (Tech ed, Social Studies, Make-ups)

Seniors can save some or all of their Google Drive files and emails to take with them when they graduate. If needed, they can read through this information about using Google Transfer or Google Takeout. Please note, their PV account will be disabled and will no longer be accessible after July 15, 2024.

Celebrate your graduate with flowers from Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation. These flowers will be waiting for you as you enter Thomas J Keenan Stadium, so you don't need to remember them as you run out the door. Bouquets are $30 per and can be purchased here.

Questions? Contact PVSD Foundation at Foundation@pvsd.org.

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