ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN:
Boys Freshman Football home at 3:30 PM vs Quakertown HS
BOYS BASKETBALL/ COACH BEHRENS:
Any boy in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade interested in trying out for the boys’ basketball team – tryouts will be held on November 15th and 16th. One must have a completed physical to try out. If you have any questions, you can stop by the House of 2028 to speak with Coach Behrens.
GIRLS INDOOR TRACK/ COACH SMITH:
There will be an informational meeting for Girls Indoor Track in the Audion TODAY, October 31st, from 2:30 – 3 PM with Coach Smith.
SWIMMING AND DIVING/ COACH ANSELMO:
Anyone who missed the initial info meeting for the swimming and diving team should stop by the athletic office to sign up and pick up the schedule for the season. There will also be a parent/athlete meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, at 7 PM in LGI 3.1. Email Coach Jenna with any questions at [email protected]
AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT:
There will be After School Instructional Support TODAY, October 31st. Please check the flyer in your classrooms for subjects and room numbers.
SENIOR CLASS PICTURE/ MR. HUGHES:
Attention Class of 2025: Our senior picture will be taken on Wednesday, November 6th, at exactly 9:18 AM., the beginning of Block 2, in the stadium bleachers. Students in school will be dismissed to the stadium via an announcement over the PA system near the conclusion of Block 1. Students with Senior Release during Block 1 are expected to be in the stadium by 9:00 a.m. if they want to be included in the picture.
PICTURE RETAKES:
Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 7th. If students received a package of their original photos, they should bring them to return when their picture is retaken.
LIBRARY:
There will be no after school library hours TODAY, Thursday, October 31st, or TOMORROW, Friday, November 1st.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER:
Attention Seniors Interested in Applying to Kutztown University: Kutztown University will be offering an “Instant Decision Day” at Pennridge on Monday, November 11th. Interested students must register to participate and submit their application to Kutztown by November 7th. Registration information can be found on CANVAS.
Our Marine Recruiter will be in the cafeteria during lunches on Wednesday, November 6th, to answer questions students have about this branch of the military.
Commonwealth University which includes Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield will be visiting next week. We will also host admissions counselors from Drew University, University of Utah, Quinnipiac, and University of New Hampshire. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to learn about these colleges. Please register on Naviance or see Mrs. Lewis in the College & Career Center, room 307.
SAT/ MR. GOMBAR:
Pennridge will host the SAT on Saturday, November 2nd. Doors will open at 7:45 AM. The test will start sharply at 8:00 AM. Please be prompt. Late students will not be admitted. Students should enter at the main entrance on the third floor. Students must bring their photo ID, admission ticket, two #2 pencils, and a fully charged laptop. An approved calculator is optional. All cell phones and wearable technology will be collected prior to the test. We encourage test takers to leave these items in their cars. Room assignments will be posted outside the College & Career Center, the 11th and 12th Grade Offices, the Main Office, and the main entryway doors.
IMPORTANT: Please test your Bluebook app located on your laptop by opening it. If it fails to open or you have any other issues with it, please stop by room 302 so a tech can help you. Please test the application by Friday, November 1st, so you can verify your computer readiness.
SADD/ MRS. RISSMILLER:
Hey Pennridge! This week is officially Red Ribbon Week. Did you know, that in a recent PA survey 11.92% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year? Please join SADD in our mission to end this abuse. Stop by our table during lunch to sign our red ribbon and fill out a ballot to win a Wawa gift card. Then, tomorrow, wear something red with one of our red ribbon stickers. Elect to be drug free Pennridge!
SOCK-TOBER SOCK DRIVE:
Throughout the month of October, we are teaming up with “Socks for the Streets” and “The Giving Tree” to distribute socks to people suffering homelessness in Bucks & Montgomery Counties. Please drop off your NEW adult-sized socks in the main office TODAY, October 31st!