The Panther Press HOME OF THE PANTHERS! PRHS Attendance Policy

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1 September 2017 The Panther Press ADMINISTRATION Principal Richard. T. Myers Principal Intern Alicia Douglas Asst. Principal Dr. Vicki Banks Asst. Principal Madsen Cange Asst. Principal Cheryl Selesky TOA Michael Rinaldi MISSION STATEMENT Panthers will excel through diversity, seize technology create the future. HOME OF THE PANTHERS! Pine Ridge High School 926 Howland Blvd. Deltona, FL (407) or (386) Fax (407) CONTACTS Activities Office X43539 Athletic Dept. X43594 Cafeteria X43999 Clinic X43998 Front Office X43500 Guidance X43997 Media X43996 Panther Office X43557 PRHS Attendance Policy Please be advised that PRHS does not accept telephone calls for absences. Please send an to our Attendance Clerk, Barbara Murphy at or send in a hand written note with your student. Thank you.

2 FAMILES AFFECTED BY IRMA IN NEED OF CLOTHING Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Bowling teams for bowling over Atlantic on Thurs., 8/31. This is the first time in 4 years that the Atlantic girls team has lost a match. Way to go girls. Keep bowling those strikes. Please ctritt@volusia.k12.fl.us To schedule an appointment to get clothing at no charge from our school Buck Shop. Kathan auditioned and was accepted into Macy s Great American Marching Band. He will be performing in the Macy s Thanksgiving parade in NY. They only take 3-4 students per state. Kathan plays trumpet. What a great accomplishment! Congratulations Students With PERFECT FSA Scores FOLLOW US ON Attendance is imperative to high achievements! 2

3 Hurricane Irma can t stop PRHS Earth First from their annual Costal Clean up efforts. School Way Café is pleased to offer FREE breakfast to ALL STUDENTS all year long and FREE lunch to ALL STUDENTS through Friday, October 20,

4 PRHS Healthcare Academy students help serve free breakfast to the community at Friendship Elementary. 4

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6 #PantherNation We Are Pine Ridge! 6

7 Pine Ridge High School would like to thank the City of Deltona for your very generous monetary donation/grant to our PRHS Career Technical Ed Healthcare Academy. The funds will be used towards classroom renovations and new programs. Thank you! CONGRATULATIONS CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to Christina Vega for her win at the Cross Country Quad Meet on 9/20/17! WTG! Also congratulations to Kortnee Powers 3rd place, Rachel Matteson 7th place and Maddy O'Neal 15th place. There were 60 girls total between 3 schools. Go Panthers! Congratulations to our PRHS students inducted in to the National Honor Society on Wednesday, 9/20/17. 7

8 Attention Students: Visit the Students page on our school website click Schools Click Pine Ridge Click Students for the September Scholarship packet. The Class of 2019 had a great turnout at their first junior class meeting. Tuesday, 10/10/17 (all day/auditorium) Monday, 11/20/17 retakes (all day/auditorium) The Pee Wee Panthers and their families, under the direction of Ms. Presson attended an open house on 9/21/17. Building that panther pride on game day during lunch in the courtyard. SEE WHAT S HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASS VIA TWITTER: 8

9 CONGRATULATIONS PRHS FRESHMAN EMANI TAYLOR Emani was the Superintendent's Summer Academic Challenge Winner. She accepted the challenge and worked on math all summer. She was awarded with an ipod and a gift card from the District Office Bus Brigade on 9/22/17. Way to go! FUN IN THE CLASSROOM Science teacher, Mrs. Conlan says science is fun and tastes good too! FOLLOW PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK ON THANK YOU PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL HEALTHCARE ACADEMY "It takes a village to raise a child." Our Pine Ridge Healthcare Academy is blessed to have community partners who not only support our mission, but lend their time and resources for our children. Special thanks to John's Towing for helping transport hospital beds for our "clinical practice laboratory." Thank you for answering the call and serving our kids. 9

10 VOLUSIA COUNTY COMMUNITY FORUM AT PRHS SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 18, :00 AM - 2:00 PM- Registration Required To Register Please Visit: AIM HIGH KICKOFF CONFERENCE Community Forum for Volusia County Families of 8th-12th graders. Sponsored by UNCF and SunTrust Foundation Hosted by Pine Ridge High School UNCF Contact: Gwen T. Hewitt School Contact: Mirelys Goode District Contacts: Nick Prince, Jose Rivera-Navarro, Larry Beal Date: September 23, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM 2:00 PM REGISTRATION (8:30 8:55) OPENING GENERAL ASSEMBLY (9:00 9:20) Welcoming Remarks Introduction to the Conference Agenda BREAKOUT SESSIONS (9:30 11:30) Parent Session A -Financial Literacy 101 by SunTrust - 9:30 10:25 Parent Session B -The Scholarship Process by UNCF - 10:30 11:25 Student Session A -The Scholarship Process by UNCF - 9:30 10:25 Student Session B -Financial Literacy 101 by SunTrust - 10:30 11:25 LUNCH (11:30 12:15) (45 minutes) PANEL/WORKSHOPS (12:20 PM 1:40 PM) Parent Session A - Academic Opportunities and Graduation Assurance 12:20-12:55 Parent Session B -Student Panel Discussion 1:00-1:40 Student Session A -Academic Opportunities and Graduation Assurance 12:20-12:55 Student Session B Student Panel Discussion 1:00-1:40 CLOSING ASSEMBLY (1:45 PM 2:00 PM) Closing remarks Door Prize 10

11 Please visit the School News section on our school website for information regarding FREE November SAT Registration Fee and CSS profile Fee Waiver. The deadline to register is October 25, Monday, October 16th, originally a teacher duty day/student holiday has been established as a hurricane make up day. Students are expected to report to school that day. Also, the three early release Wednesdays in December, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20 will now be regular school days! The Panther Learning Center (PLC) will be open on Tuesdays and Thursday during lunch in room and Tuesday and Thursdays after school, from 2:45 PM 3:30 PM. The PLC offers a variety of learning opportunities including tutoring, test prep, Financial Aid information and so much more. To join send a text to with Please make plans to attend our first chorus performance of the school year under the direction of Chorus Teacher, Mr. Peralta on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 7 PM in the PRHS auditorium. Please plan on attending our Fall Theatre Performance of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza! under the direction of Theatre Teacher, Miss Goodin. There will be three performance; Thursday, 10/19, Friday, 10/20 and Saturday, 10/21 all at 7:00 PM in the PRHS Auditorium. We hope to see you there! 11

12 Save the Date - Saturday, October 14, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Dewey Booster Sia Brain Awareness Foundation (in honor of former PRHS Student, Sia Christine Yorker who passed away unexpectedly in 2011) offers a scholarship to a graduating senior. They are holding a 5K Fundraiser on Saturday, October 14th at Dewey Booster Park in Deltona. Visit the School News section on our school website for complete details, including registration form, pledge form and sponsorship form. Thank you. Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make checks payable to SYBASF. Checks can be dropped off at the front desk at PRHS. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Homecoming week will take place during the week of 10/23/17. The theme is "Under The Sea". Dress Up Days as follows: Monday, 10/23 - Marine Life Day Tuesday, 10/24 - Neon Day Wednesday, 10/25 - Disney Day Thursday, 10/26 - Tropical Shirt Day Friday, 10/27 - Spirit Day PRHS FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathered for prayer at the flag pole in recognition of National Day of Prayer. The prayer was lead by FCA President William Hamilton. Additional Homecoming Week Activities: Mon.,10/23 Kickball (Baseball Field) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Wed., 10/25 - Bingo/dinner (Cafeteria) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Thurs., 10/26 - Olympics (Gym) 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Fri., 10/27 - Pep Rally (Gym) 7th Period Sat., 10/28 - Homecoming Dance (Gym) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 12