Graduation announcement packets will be distributed to all seniors on Thursday, January 14.  Orders are due back to the school by Wednesday, January 27.  Questions?  Please call Mrs. Morrow in the main office at ext. 1600. 

La Roche College will be hosting a Community Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6 p.m.  The evening will be an overview of financial aid, how to apply for financial aid, and a demonstration of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.  If you have any questions, please contact the La Roche Financial Aid Office at 412-536-1125.

Interested in going on a field trip to Beattie Career Center on February 9?  Click here for the details and return the registration form by January 15.

Pine-Richland High School Project 720, in conjunction with Collegiate Affairs, GATE and Resource, is pleased to introduce the Brown Bag Lunch Series, an ongoing initiative that facilitates lunchtime discussions with professionals from a variety of career fields.  Click here for details for the January 26 session and here for the February 4 session.  Click here for more information.

PRHS will offer The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to all interested students on January 29, 2010.  This test will take place during the school day, periods 1-4 (approximately 7:30-10:30). 

 

The ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations.  Several composite scores are formed from different combinations of ASVAB test scores.  Three composites, or Career Exploration Scores, are provided specifically to help students engage in career exploration.  These scores help students to get a good sense of their verbal, math, and science and technical skills compared to other students in the same grade. 

 

The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association is offering scholarships to students interested in studying the field or related subjects (i.e. journalism, English, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, etc.).  Click here for the application.

National Association for College Admission Counseling
Is it time for you to decide which post-secondary option is right for you?  Meet with representatives from the world of higher education--and look forward to tomorrow!  Plan to attend the Pittsburgh National College Fair for information on: 

Avoid long lines by pre-registering for the Pittsburgh National College Fair at  www.gotomyncf.com.  Thursday, February 4, 2010 is the excused absence day for Juniors who attend the fair.  Please stop by the Attendance Office before the event to pick up the permission form.

 

February 4:  9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.

February 5:  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location

David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
 

All seniors should be searching Naviance  and their collegiate financial aid office for information regarding scholarship opportunities.  Students need a registration code for access to Naviance.  Parents can search the scholarship list as guests.  Check out the new National Scholarship Search tool under the Colleges Tab in Naviance. Information about local scholarships will be posted in Naviance under the Colleges Tab sometime in January.  Look for the Scholarship List, then select Local Scholarships Category.  Questions?  Please contact Mrs. Whalen in the Guidance Office.

The SAT Reasoning Test will be held at Pine-Richland High School on March 13, 2010.  The regular registration deadline is February 4, 2010.  Please stop by the Guidance Office and pick up a registration packet or register online with College Board at www.collegeboard.com.  Our school code is 391512.  Don't forget to use Method Test Prep in Naviance as part of your preparation for test day.  See Mrs. Whalen in the Guidance Office for your registration code.

 

Mathletics Camp

It's almost that time to begin thinking about how you are going to spend your summer vacation!  How about becoming a MATHlete and participate in the third annual Mathletic Camp. 

 

For the past two summers, Mr. Aglietti and Mr. Frank conducted a math program that focused on the fundamentals of Algebra I.  Students' math careers take them from Algebra I, to Geometry, then to Algebra 2.  This program is designed to help bridge the "year off" between Algebra I and Algebra 2 by focusing on the major concepts essential to be successful in Algebra 2. 

 

Due to an overwhelming response to the Mathletics Camp after the first year, we now offer an additional Mathletic Camp for students who have successfully completed Algebra I and will be taking Geometry beginning in the fall of 2010.  This program is designed to focus on the skills learned in Pre-Algebra and Algebra that are crucial in being successful in Geometry.

Location, dates, and times have not been determined.  Email us now to guarantee a spot.  Contact Mr. Frank  or Mr. Aglietti to sign up now.  Start out the new school year ahead of the game...be a MATHlete! 

The high school Forensics team is hosting its annual tournament on Saturday, January 23, at the high school and middle school.  There will be 30-40 schools participating.

Mark your calendar for the Sadie Hawkins Dance being held on Saturday, February 13. 

Dining room decorating contest being held from January 23-February 4.  Pine-Richland will compete against Seneca Valley at the Cranberry Chick-fil-A.  Spirit Committee will decorate half the dining room with PR Theme. 

 

Stop in any time during those two weeks and vote for PR.  Winning school's Student Government will receive a check for $1,000 to be presented at the basketball game between PR and SV on February 5.

PRHS Softball Boosters is sponsoring a Night At The Races (adults only) on Saturday, February 27.  Admission is $20 which includes a buffet dinner, beverages, munchies and a whole lot of fun!  The event will be held at the Wexford Knights of Columbus from 6-11 p.m.  For tickets or more information, please contact Regina Kelly. 

 

The Talent Show is scheduled for Thursday, January 21, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

The Varsity Hockey team will play North Allegheny in its second annual outdoor hockey game on Monday, January 25, at 7 p.m. at North Park Ice Skating Rink.  Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Research.  Last year, we had a terrific crowd, a very exciting game, and raised several thousand dollars.  We hope to surpass that this season! 

Sign ups for the 2010 Summer Physical Education Class begins January 26.  Click here for details. 

Monday, January 18, 7 p.m.
High School LGI Room
All interested players (current and new) and parents need to attend this important meeting.  Detailed information will be provided at this meeting; and our new coach, Greg Lockley, is looking forward to meeting everyone.  Please direct any questions to Sally Letteri.

Meeting Schedule for second semester:

Click here for the minutes from the November Meeting.  Our next meeting will be held on January 14 at 9:30 in the Spirit Room.  The guest speaker will be Mr. Maple discussing the Tech Ed department curriculum.

PRHS can accumulate points towards the purchase of classroom materials from each of your Giant Eagle purchases!  Simply designate PRHS as your school of choice, and then use your Giant Eagle Advantage Card every time you shop to earn great classroom materials for our students.
 
Click here to register and use our school code 5419.  Register today!