ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN:
Boys Freshman Football Home at 3:30 PM vs Central Bucks East HS
Coed Varsity Golf Home at 3:30 PM vs Neshaminy HS
Dismiss: 1 PM Depart: 1:15 PM
Coed Varsity Water Polo Away at 3:30 PM vs Springfield Twp. HS
Dismiss: 1 PM Depart: 1:15 PM
Girls JV/V Field Hockey Home at 5:30 PM & 7 PM vs Central Bucks West HS
Girls JV/V Volleyball Away at 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM vs Central Bucks West HS
WRESTLING INTEREST MEETING/ MR. HEGEN:
Are you interested in joining the boys or girls wrestling program? Please join us for the preseason meeting TODAY, September 26th, at 2:30 PM in LGI 3.1.
AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT/ MAIN OFFICE:
After School Instructional Support will begin TUESDAY, October 2nd, from 2:25 PM to 4 PM. Beginning next week, After School Instructional Support will be offered on both Tuesdays & Thursdays. Students can choose from Science, room 238, with Ms. Fusco, Social Studies, room 324, with Mr. Gombar, Writing Lab & English, also room 318, with Mr. Gombar, and Math – Algebra through Pre-Calc, room 238, with Ms. Fusco. The library is open Mondays through Thursdays until 3:30 PM and on Friday until 3 PM. Buses will be available at the Main Entrance and depart at 4:45 PM. You must sign up for the bus in the main office by 2:30 PM. We do not have a 4 PM bus.
CLASS OF 2025 – DISNEY TRIP:
Class of 2025 – Any senior who wants to attend the class trip to Disney must turn in the first deposit by October 1st to reserve a spot. See Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Grimshaw, or Mrs. Sheppard with any questions.
CLASS OF 2025 – SENIOR IDS:
Have you had your senior portraits done? Are you missing your ID? We may have the answer.
The photographers brought some senior IDs to us; maybe we have YOURS! Come to the House Office and check with Mrs. Fronstin or Mrs. Martin.
CLUB FAIR:
TODAY, September 26th, PHS will host a Club Fair during FLEX time (7:15 AM – 7:40 AM). Many of our club officers will be available to supply information and specifics on what their club does and when they meet. Students will have the opportunity to browse the many clubs available at PHS and hopefully get involved in their high school community.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT:
College-bound Students: Tuesday, October 8th, the Guidance Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Seminar beginning at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. Fran McKeown from PHEAA will be here to discuss the financial aid process, give tips on applying, and answer questions. We encourage you and your parents to attend this very informative evening.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER:
All students are invited to attend the upcoming college visits. A few of the colleges visiting are Lehigh, Gettysburg, Arcadia, Princeton, University of South Carolina, West Chester, and La Salle. The full listing and registration are available on Naviance.
Seniors: Shippensburg University will be hosting an Instant Decision Day here on Monday, October 14th. Information is available on your Class of 2025 Canvas page. Stop by the College & Career Center if you have any questions.
The 2024 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 12th, from 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. This is a free event for high school students; however, registration is required. More information is available in the College & Career Center.
HOMECOMING COURT/ STUDENT COUNCIL:
All grades! Check your class of Canvas page and vote for who you want to be your homecoming king and queen! Get all votes in by Tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, and purchase your homecoming tickets so you can hear who the winners are at the dance!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK/ STUDENT COUNCIL:
The Last Day of spirit week is tomorrow. Show not only your school spirit but your red, white and blue, and go all out for USA day. Ticket sales are ending tomorrow, so show your red, white, and blue to Student Council members at lunch where you can purchase a ticket for our Great Gatsby Homecoming.
KEY CLUB/ MRS. GRIMSHAW:
Key Club is an international organization whose focus is on community service. The key characteristics that we uphold are leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. If this sounds like something that describes you, you should join Key Club for the 2024-2025 school year! Returning members can find the membership form on the Key Club page and new members can find the membership form on your Canvas Class page. Once the form is completed AND a check for dues of $20, made payable to Pennridge High School, is submitted to Mrs. Grimshaw in room 372 or Ms. Hoffman in room 375, you may start recording your hours. Make sure to join/rejoin by October 1st.
RED CROSS CLUB/ DR. MOYER:
Red Cross Club is having a member meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, during Rams in room 345. All new and returning members are welcome. Let’s make a difference!
THRIFT FOR THON/ MRS. GORDIENKO:
Looking for a homecoming dress or clothing, but don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars? Come Thrift for THON! From Monday, September 16th, tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, Mini-THON will be selling gently used and new clothing, shoes, and accessories for homecoming. Stop by room 324 after school from 2:30-3:00 PM. Check the flyers around the school for additional details and pricing.