PVHS Newsletter

Keeping students and their families informed

4TH MARKING PERIOD DATES

• MP4 Finals (Blocks 2 & 4, Grades 9-12) ~ Tuesday, May 30
  
• MP4 Finals (Blocks 1 & 3, Grades 9-12) ~ Wednesday, May 31
  
• Last Day for Seniors ~ Thursday, June 1
• Last Day for Grades 7-11 ~ Friday, June 2
• Graduation Ceremony ~ Friday, June 2

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Library books must be returned and fines paid in full to avoid being placed on the debt list by Friday, May 26th. Students are able to check out books for the summer!
  
• There is still time to purchase your 2023 yearbook if you have not done so already at jostens.com/yearbooks. The deadline is June 16th. See Mr. Farley with any questions.
• No school on Monday, May 29th ~ Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
• The last day for students in grades 7 - 11 is Friday, June 2nd. This will be a half day with an early dismissal at 11:15 am.

• Elementary (PK-4) dismisses @ 10:45 am & Intermediate dismisses @ 11:05 am

• Our Graduation Ceremony starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, June 2nd @ the stadium. All are welcome to attend. The rain date is Saturday, June 3rd (start time TBD).

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Dri-Tech Industries Improves Morale by Kate Morgan

  • Performed by Block 1 Senior High Drama Students
  • Monday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm in PVHS auditorium - FREE admission
  • The manager of a faulty hair dryer company (Barret Boring) and his assistant (Cam Martz) try to make their employees feel better about the constant complaints they are fielding by putting on a Shakespeare Play. With the help of a local theatre director (Ty Watson), their plans are solidified. Features Zahmir Bingman, Maddie Butler, Mario Claros, Elle Dinges, Skylar Fleshman, William Herrmann, Joe Holdren, Alex Page, Jozie Reed, Owen Robb, Chase Shelley, and Caden Simco as employees.
    
• Disorder in the Court by Brianna Dehn
  
• Performed by Block 2 Senior High Drama Students
• Wednesday, May 24 @ 7:00 pm in PVHS auditorium - FREE admission
• Casey Licit (Elinor Gover) is driving through the town of Beserksville when she is arrested for a triple homicide she did not commit. Judge Falter (Callie Riddle), the Bailiff (Jonah Bandel), and Prosecutor Scammerton (Sean Pollock) try to get her put away for life, while her defense attorney (Braden Clark) tries his best to help her prove her innocence. Features Gracie Houser, Abigail Tice, Kayla Torres, Rowley Vonada, India Velasquez, Mia Vipond, and Abigail Wolford as witnesses.
  
• Clue by Jonathan Lynn
• Performed by Advanced Senior High Drama Students
• Thursday, June 1 @ 7:00 pm in PVHS auditorium - FREE admission
• Who killed Ms. Boddy (Bekah Gillespie)? Was it Miss Scarlet (Ellie Coursen) in the study with the revolver? Mrs. Peacock (Skylar Fleshman) in the billiard room with the candlestick? Mrs. White (Gerty Johnson) in the lounge with the dagger? Colonel Mustard (Isaac Braucht) in the conservatory with the lead pipe? Mr. Green (Nolan Wolfe) in the kitchen with the rope? Professor Plum (Trevor Bressler) in the hall with the wrench? Or was it the butler (Alexis Durn)? The cook (Evelyn Powell)? The maid (Andrew Ruoff)? Features Crab Ewaskiewicz, Sam Ewaskiewicz, and Logan Conrad as additional victims of this whodunit!
  

REMAINING FIELD TRIPS

• Senior Class Trip to Pocono Valley ~ Wednesday, May 24
  
• Honors Physics II to Hershey Park ~ Friday, May 26
  
• Mr. Cunrod's students to Bellville Market ~ Wednesday, May 31
  
• Seniors to CHE, PVEI, MTE ~ Thursday, June 1
  

SUMMER BOARD MEETINGS

• Regular Board Meeting ~ Wednesday, June 21 --> 6:00 pm @ PVEI or Remote
• Regular Board Meeting ~ Wednesday, July 19 --> 6:00 pm @ PVEI or Remote
• Committee Meetings ~ Wednesday, August 2 --> 5:30 pm @ PVEI or Remote
• Work Session ~ Wednesday, August 2 --> 6:30 pm @ PVEI or Remote
• Regular Board Meeting ~ Wednesday, August 16 --> 6:00 pm @ PVEI or Remote

• SENIOR CLASS TRIP TO POCONO VALLEY ~ WEDNESDAY, MAY 24
• ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY ~ THURSDAY, MAY 25 @ 6:30 pm in auditorium (by invite)
• ATHLETIC AWARDS CEREMONY ~ TUESDAY, MAY 30 @ 6:30 pm in auditorium (by invite)
• CPI SENIOR CERTIFICATE CEREMONY ~ WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 @ 6:00 pm at Bellefonte
• GRADUATION CEREMONY ~ FRIDAY, JUNE 2 @ 6:30 pm at PVHS Stadium

A shout-out to our senior band members - Logan Conrad, Aiden Claar, Rachel Breon, Isaac Braucht, Andrew Ruoff, and Alexis Durn! Thank you for the years of excellent music!

Two New School Records! The Penns Valley Track & Field team has been having a remarkable season with many of our athletes setting new personal records and becoming district leaders. On top of these accomplishments, two of our athletes have set new school records. Micah Good set the new record for the 400 meter dash with a run of 50.92. The previous record was 51.30 set by D. Braucht in 1977. Miles Brooks shattered the old triple jump school record with a jump of 44'4". The old record of 43' was set by Fred Ironside and our very own Bruce Hettinger in 1989/81.

PVHS Biology classes experienced an immersive science experience when Penn State Professors, Dr. Tooker, Dr. Yip, and Robert Witkowski shared their research. In this collaborative session, the students set up an experimental design to determine the defense mechanism of plants' (goldenrod) ability to respond to a parasitic fly as it relates to the genetic fitness of the plant. The concepts learned can be applied to agriculture interactions between plants and insects. During the experience, students collected data that contributed to National Science Foundation funded research being conducted at Penn State. How cool is that!

Mrs. Steph Ripka ~ Instructional Coach & Library Media Specialist

Background:

• Grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey
• Attended Penn State University ~ earned BS in Art Education

• Teaching Certificates: Visual Arts, Middle Level Mathematics, Library Media Specialist

• Served 3 years on the Board of Directors at the Children's Dyslexia Center

• Taught a teachers' symposium in Ghana, Africa with Penn State College of Science

Role - Collaborate with Faculty & Staff to:

• Bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers, school leaders, and community volunteers

• Curate a successful library and media center as a resource and tool for education

• Support students educational needs through students' reflective feedback

• You can find Mrs. Ripka at the circulation desk located in the IMC!

Family:

• Husband Keith is a PE & Safety Ed teacher at PVHS
• Both sons graduated from Penns Valley ~ Blaine and Stephen
• Has a dog, Min Pin, named Mugzy

Hobbies:

• Member of the Penn State Equestrian Team as an undergrad and alumni
• Competes an off-the-track Thoroughbred in the Hunter/Jumpers named Hudson aka 'Odie'
• Enjoys painting, kayaking and winemaking in free time

Fun fact: Mrs. Ripka loves to tap dance!

Mrs. Carla Weaver ~ Clerk/Typist at the PVHS IMC

Background:

-Born in Greenville, Illinois

-Went to State College Area High School

Hobbies:

-Ride, train, and show Quarter Horses/AQHA Gelding named PSU Willy Be Rockin

Family:

-Husband Mark retired from Erie Insurance Company

-All three children graduated from Penns Valley ~ Stacey, Brian, and Luke

-Has four beautiful grandchildren ~ Aidan Weaver, Carter Brubaker, Brooklyn Brubaker, and Braxton Weaver

-Has 2 dogs ~ Paisley (Golden Retriever) & Lane (Miniature Australian Shepherd)

Role:

-Provide assistance to students, faculty, and staff for any library, technology, or media needs.

Location: 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875

Front Office Phone: 814-422-2003

Fax: 814-422-8280

Website: https://pvhs.pennsvalley.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pvasd/

Principal: Mr. Zachary Wynkoop

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jessica Fellin