Today is “B” Day
Blood Drive: Did you know that one blood donation has the potential to save three lives? Did you know that every two seconds in the U.S. someone needs blood that comes from donors like you? Did you know that we have a blood drive coming up here at PTHS on Thursday, May 9th? If you are 15 or older you may be eligible to donate blood. Please stop by the Interact table in the cafeteria to learn more about donor requirements and to sign up to donate!
Ancient History Club: The Ancient History Club will be meeting on Wednesday, April 24th after school in the library.
Class Officers: There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in running to be a class officer next year in the Auditorium during homeroom on May 6.
Spanish Club: There will be a Spanish Club Meeting after school on Wednesday, April 24 in Room 115. We will be discussing our May events. Please see Mrs. Pellegrini in Room 115 with any questions.
Ambassadors: Are you interested in being a PT Ambassador for the 2024-25 school year? New AND returning ambassadors must complete the application process by Friday, 4/26. See Ms. Simmons in the counseling office or Mrs. Price in room 218 for more information.
Fashion Club: The PTHS Fashion Club is currently collecting gently worn Prom, Homecoming, and other formal dresses for an event called "Say Yes to the Dress" sponsored by South Fayette High School. Please consider donating a dress you know you'll never wear again to a good cause! Drop off all dresses anytime to Mrs. Ulf in Room 113. Seniors: Congratulations Seniors! Please check your email for an email from Mrs. Sitler with directions on how to report your senior plans for the news magazine and submit a photo of you at your school. If you have any questions, please email or stop by the Media Suite to speak with her.
Commencement Speaker: Are you interested in being the Student Speaker for the class of 2024? Any senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher and no record of suspensions (in or out of school) may submit a speech for consideration. Topics should be of interest to the graduation class and general audience. The speech must be typed, double-spaced and 3-5 minutes in length. The author’s name must not appear on the speech. A separate cover sheet should contain the student ID number, home room and telephone number. Speeches must be submitted by email to Mrs. Conroy by the end of the day on Friday, May 3rd. Speeches will be read and scored by a selection committee and the top three speeches will be presented to the committee after school on May 16th. Speeches and questions are to be sent to Mrs. Conroy at
[email protected]. Additional details may be found on the posted fliers.
Counseling:
Military Visit: A representative from the Navy will be here on Tuesday, April 23rd during all lunch periods.
A representative from the National Guard will be here on Wednesday, April 24th during all lunch periods.
Athletics:
Fencing: The PT Fencing Club kicked off their Epee (e'pa) season last Friday at home. For the boys team, Peters 1 (Max Brown, Alex Brown, and Alex Zimmerman) won all 4 of their bouts, Peters 2 (Owen Neuberger, Peter Siedling, and Wyatt Vance) won 1 bout and lost 2, and Peters 3 (Jacob Bunton) lost 3 bouts. The girl’s team (Emily King, Elle Gensler, and Josie Myers) defeated Mount Lebanon.
The next fencing competition is Friday, May 3rd at Mt. Lebanon High School.
Athletic Schedule:
Boys Varsity Tennis: Away WPIAL Doubles Tournament
Track and Field: Away at Balwin vs Baldwin, Thomas Jefferson and Upper St. Clair – 2:00
Boys JV Tennis: Away vs Upper St. Clair – 3:30
Boys Volleyball: Away vs Penn Trafford – JV/6:00, V/7:30
Boys Lacrosse: Away vs Mt. Lebanon – JV/6:30, V/8:00
Boys Varsity Baseball: Away vs Upper St. Clair – 7:00
Boys JV Baseball: Home vs Upper St. Clair – 7:00