This year's junior/senior prom will take place on Saturday, April 26th at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort from 8 pm - 12 am.  Tickets will go on sale in mid-April, the cost is $60.

Spring is testing season for Ponte Vedra High School.  Many of our students will be taking FCAT, End of Course (EOC) and/or Advanced Placement (AP) exams in April and May and we are in need of proctors.  Proctoring is an important responsibility and invaluable to the testing process. Up to 8 volunteers are required daily.  

Please consider volunteering for one or more time slots.  High school proctors may bring in books/ipads/etc to read during the testing.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated!!

You must be an approved volunteer in order to help.  If you are not currently approved, visit the PVHS website and click the "Volunteer App" link on the left hand side.  If questions, contact Susan Snyder: bssnyder12@aol.com

EXAM DATES:  April 14-May 23

Please click the link below to view dates and times of exams and sign up to proctor.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0B4FACAE2DAAFA7-pvhs/6846061 

STAR Ceremony is the opportunity to recognize the top 3% of the graduating classes of St. Johns County, and was held last Tuesday at the World Golf Village.  The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and each high school in St. Johns County is involved in the process of putting on the ceremony.  It gives each student a chance to celebrate their accomplishments with a mentor.  The following are the recipients for Ponte Vedra High School as well as the individual they honored.

Allison Duncan                  Jennifer Lee
Sophia Erhard                    Betsy Kasting
Julia Kaufman                    Karen Ford
Melissa Nicandri                 Arleen Chiclana
Grace O'Hara                     Arleen Chiclana
Ben Ohno                          Randy Blake
Marissa Rice                       Steve Lyons
Hannah Santillo                 Catherine Snowden
Maria Sardari                     Jennifer Lee
Lilia Tabassian                    Kathryn Kehoe
Morgan Trimas                  Randy Blake
Ailish Ullmann                   James Johnson

Seniors: fill out your Bright Futures application.  If you are planning to attend a university/college out of state, please fill out the application anyway.

The final Great Decisions discussion for this school year will be held on Wednesday, 4/9/14 at 8:00 a.m. in room 340.  The topic is Food and Climate and the speaker is Dr. Jeff Michelman, UNF Honors Program Director and Professor of Accounting.

The PVHS Music Department has been off to a tremendous start with the 88 Keys Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to raise money for the purchase of a grand piano and for the Music Department's needs. Such programs will complement the school's existing music offerings by bringing in new musical exposures and experiences for students. It is hoped that the 88 Keys Campaign will increase awareness and participation in these fundraising efforts.

Donations of any amount are welcome. Donors contributing $100 or more will be recognized on a special "88 Keys" plaque to be displayed in the school's Music Department. Each key is designated for a certain donation amount. So far, more than 20 donors have put us more than halfway towards getting a piano already! If interested in donating, please fill out a contribution form which has been posted on the PVHS home page, and contact Pro Arte President Charis Wang at iamcharis.ev@gmail.com or the PVHS Music Director Jennifer Christensen at jennifer.christensen@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more details.

Congratulations to McKethan Parker who was awarded the Rotary "Service Above Self" scholarship for Ponte Vedra High.  We had 18 highly qualified applicants and he was selected by the Rotary Club for this important recognition.
Ponte Vedra High's Best Buddies Club would like to invite all PV students to join them for an amazing experience on Saturday, May 3rd 8:00 am) at the Jacksonville Landing.  It's called the Friendship Walk and it's the latest and greatest life-changing movement created by Best Buddies.

Since 2009, more than 40,000 participants have walked in over 22 states, and raised over 3 million dollars for Best Buddies.  Ultimately, the Friendship Walk changes lives, as participants walk for inclusion, friendship, leadership, and opportunity for people with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).  PV's Best Buddies Club is currently in 2nd place for fundraising  and we'd love to beat 1st place Creekside!  

For more information, visit www.bestbuddiesflorida.org/jaxwalk/PonteVedraHighSchoolBestBuddiesChapter or attend our next chapter meeting on Thursday, April 10th at 8:30 in Ms. Feiser's room #710.     

  

Practice SAT/ACT Fundraiser

on May 17th @ 9:00 in the PVHS Auditorium 

Anxious about SAT or ACT testing? The Tutoring Club St. Johns is providing local high school students with an excellent opportunity to experience a full-length practice SAT or ACT Test in a simulated testing environment without the fear of this score going on a transcript. Parents will receive a full score report and consultation to discuss the student's strengths and weaknesses within 10 days following the test.

The cost of this practice SAT or ACT test is $40 before May 8th. After the 8th the cost is $45 up until the deadline of May 15th; and the event is open to all high school students.

A portion of each fee will go to the PVHS PTO.  Over the past two years of having this fundraiser, The Tutoring Club, St. Johns has contributed $4,800 to support our school.  Thank you Tutoring Club, St. Johns!

Call Tutoring Club St. Johns at 230-2855 to reserve a seat! Make sure to mention PVHS PTO!