ATHLETICS/ MR. HEGEN:
Boys & Girls Varsity Cross Country Away at Hershey for State Championship
Girls Soccer Away at 4 PM vs Conestoga HS – Playoff Game
Dismiss: 1:30 PM Depart: 1:45 PM
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 tryout. If you have any questions, you can stop by the House of 2028 to speak with Coach Behrens.
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]
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, 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 TOMORROW, 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 TODAY, November 1st, so you can verify your computer readiness.
SADD/ MRS. RISSMILLER:
Hey Pennridge! Today is Red Ribbon Day. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, at least 1-in-8 teenagers abused an illicit substance in the last year. If you feel you have a problem or are concerned about a friend, the Student Assistance Program is here to help. Check the high school website for more information and a referral form today. Be kind to your mind, Pennridge, and live drug free! Please proudly wear one of our red ribbon stickers today and elect to be drug free! Take a Stand, Pennridge, for a Drug Free Land.