NEWS FROM THE PANTHER DEN

This week PTHS was proud to host our annual Four Years and Beyond program. It is a program, designed for our current 8th grade students, that showcases academics, activities, athletics and the Golden Panther community at Pequannock Township High School. The night kicked off with a performance by the Nocktaves and the Marching Band. The parents and students then met with the administration and took a look at PTHS through the eyes of the students by viewing the video above.

Following the presentation from the administration, parents and students then took part in an "open house" where they could visit an activities fair or take part in a series of lessons and presentations by the staff and students of PTHS. Our peer leaders were available throughout the night for assistance and to provided tours of the building. It was a wonderful opportunity for the staff and students to tell the story of the Golden Panthers.

I hope you will take a moment to view the video. When creating it and then watching it, I couldn't help but smile as I reflected on all the amazing things that our students get to experience each day. It makes me so proud not only to be the Principal to be able to say that my children get to be a part of the "Blue and Gold" experience. Our students are well prepared in these Four Years.....and Beyond. #nocknation

Our Four Years and Beyond Orientation program on Thursday was a tremendous success. Thank you to all of our coaches, advisers and students who participated in the activities fair!

Join the Pequannock Township School District in making a pledge to be Drug Free. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in schools across the country at the end of October as symbol of our commitment to raise awareness about living a healthy and drug free life. Check out our theme days this week!

The first marking period closes on Wednesday, November 6th (NJEA Convention is the Thursday and Friday of that week). All grades must be final and submitted through Realtime by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 13th. Report cards will go live on Realtime on Friday, November 15th.

As you know, Thursday is Halloween. Please see the attached letter with guidelines for Halloween.

We are accepting nominations for educator of the year and educational services professional of the year. Please remember that services professional of the year includes instructional aide, school nurse, media specialist, school counselor, and child study team.

It is the same nomination form for both groups. If you would like to nominate someone, please use the form below and email it to me no later than November 6th at 3:00 P.M.

The JL (Just Love) Blessings Backpack Initiatives Goal is to provide backpacks filled with bare essential items for the homeless in Newark NJ, Paterson NJ, Rockland County NY, and NYC. All Donations will be greatly appreciated by JL blessings and those who receive them. Please Bring all backpacks and supplies to the donation bin at the main entrance, or to Room 510, by Friday November 15th. For more information please visit this link which will take you to the JL blessings website: https://www.jlblessings.org/about-jl

All of our Fall Sports seasons are getting ready for their state playoff run. Check out all of our fall sports schedules by visiting https://www.nwjerseyac.com/public/genie/235/school/29/.

LET'S GO PANTHERS!

Just as a reminder, extra curricular activity meetings can only be held during the lunch block. Panther Periods are for instructional help, counselor meetings or students meeting with administration.

The PTHS Veterans Wall will be formally dedicated at noon on November 17 in an event open to the public. This inspiring project honors the PTHS alumni who have served in our armed forces, and through incredible community support, will serve as a powerful reminder of the strength of the Pequannock Township community and the dedication of so many of our graduates. After the event, there will be a lunch reception held at The Legacy Castle; reservations are required and can be made by contacting PTHSalumniveteranswall@gmail.com.

October 28th -31st: Red Ribbon Week

November 5th: Department Meetings

November 6th: End of Marking Period 1

November 7th and 8th: Teacher's Convention (School Closed)

November 13th: Home and School Association Meeting 7:00 pm

November 17th: Veterans Wall Dedication 12:00pm

November 22nd: PTHS Children's Musical 7:00pm

November 27th: Early Dismissal

November 28th and 29th: SCHOOLS CLOSED (THANKSGIVING)

Lunch Support Blocks and Panther Periods will remain in place now that we are in the rotational schedule. Please see the link below for the schedules.

https://hs.pequannock.org/students/instructional-supportpanther-period

Email: attendance@pequannock.org
Website: www.pequannock.org
Location: 85 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 616-6000