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PRHS Attendance Policy
Please be advised that PRHS does not accept telephone calls
for absences. Please send an email to our Attendance Clerk,
Barbara Murphy at [email protected] or
send in a hand written note with your student. Thank you.
Pine Ridge High School 926 Howland Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32738
(407) 688-9500 or
(386) 575-4195
Fax (407) 688-9502
www.myvolusiaschools.org
Twitter @PineRidgeHS
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.”
September 2017
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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.
FAMILES AFFECTED BY IRMA
IN NEED OF CLOTHING
Please email
To schedule an appointment to
get clothing at no charge from
our school Buck Shop.
Congratulations
Students With
PERFECT FSA Scores
Attendance is imperative
to high achievements!
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
@PineRidgeHS
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!
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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, 2017.
Hurricane Irma
can’t stop PRHS
Earth First from
their annual
Costal Clean
up efforts.
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PRHS Healthcare Academy students help serve free breakfast
to the community at Friendship Elementary.
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2019
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#PantherNation We Are Pine Ridge!
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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.
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Attention Students: Visit the “Students” page on our school website
www.myvolusiaschools.org—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.
The Pee Wee Panthers and their families,
under the direction of Ms. Presson
attended an open house on 9/21/17.
Tuesday, 10/10/17 (all day/auditorium)
Monday, 11/20/17 retakes (all day/auditorium)
Building that panther pride
on game day during lunch
in the courtyard.
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING
IN YOUR CLASS VIA TWITTER:
FRESHMEN @PineridgeCO2021
SOPHOMORE @PRHS2020
JUNIOR @PRHS_2019
SENIOR @PRHS_2018
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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!
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.
FOLLOW PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
YEARBOOK ON TWITTER
@PRHS_Prowler
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VOLUSIA COUNTY COMMUNITY FORUM AT PRHS SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM- Registration Required
To Register Please Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invest-in-your-future-uncf-volusia-county-community-forum-tickets-37426030264
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
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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, 2017.
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 4-031 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 81010 with message
@prhsplc
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!
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Save the Date - Saturday, October 14, 2017 8:00 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
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.
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
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