Rockland BOCES Parent Support Group Information
Senior Events Update for Students and Parents
Decision Day Video from the PRHS Staff
Senior College Decision Day Celebration!
Special video from the staff of PRHS! #PRSDPirateStrong
Announcement of the Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Top Ten Percent. Congratulations to al
Special video message from Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Horton, and Mr. Vitiello
NYSED has cancelled the June 2020 Regents Exams. Please click the following link for updated information on graduation and course requirement changes: June 2020 Regents Exams Cancelled
Please click the Principal's letter below for more detailed information on the cancellation of NYS Regents:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ieMxGRlrzNDMz47-A4qWbXAYEOV6HQ18vD9m_7J6Crg/edit?usp=sharing
Please see the following links to our clinical staffs' websites to read & learn about social emotional supports during this period of Distance Learning:
JUNIOR PROM:
Dear Students and Parents,
Continuing through the year and attending to calendared events has not escaped us during these challenging times.
Please note that due to the need to social distance, and under the conditions in which we currently reside, planning for the Junior Prom is no longer a possibility. We are saddened to have to inform you that the Class of 2021 Junior Prom has been canceled. Even a possible return after the April 14th date will not afford preparation or compliance of social distancing as called for by the President through April 30th.
Again, we are sorry to inform you of this cancellation. We hope the families directly impacted by the effects of COVID-19 are experiencing improved conditions; and that all others remain safe during this very challenging time.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Murphy
Principal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AP EXAMS. PLEASE CLICK LINK BELOW: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkHHelYdII2Y7G-pe9xGBcoUEZNY5AouGZW-PejF4mI/edit?usp=sharing
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19--Please click on the link below for information.
Attention Class of 2021 - The first Disney payment MUST still be paid by April 1, 2020. Please mail all payments to the Attention of Tricia Sutton, Pearl River High School 275 E Central Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965. If you require the paperwork please email suttont@pearlriver.org. For all updates on the Junior Class, we encourage you to visit the Class of 2021 Google Classroom Page. If your child is not on the classroom the Join Code is 5rky2i2. We wish you and your family the best during these times. Please let us know if you have any other questions - Christina Hohner and Tricia Sutton, Class Advisors
4-16-20: Gov. Cuomo extended school closures until May 15, 2020 in coordination with other states.
No non-public school transportation.
Snow Makeup Day #3 is cancelled and all schools are in session due to the Coronavirus closing on March 18th.
Snow Makeup Day #1 is cancelled and all schools are in session due to the weather closing on Monday, December 2nd.
Moved from Friday, May 29th to Friday June 5th.
Please click the following link to view the 2020-21 School Budget presentation to the Board of Education at their May 12th meeting: 2020-21 School Budget Presentation 5/12/20
Please click the following link to view the 2020-21 School Budget presentation made to the Board of Education at their April 7th meeting: 2020-21 School Budget Presentation 4/7/20
If you have an incoming Kindergartner for the 2020-21 school year and missed the screening in early March, please complete the registration process using the link below. Your child will be screened in early September. Please use this link to access registration information: https://www.pearlriver.org/registration
According to this year's public high school rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Pearl River High School is ranked #87 out of 1,217 high schools in New York and #950 out of 17,792 high schools nationally. These ratings recognize Pearl River as the highest ranking public high school within Rockland County. Congratulations to our hard working students, faculty, and staff for this great achievement! Please click the following link to review the article: U.S. News & World Report Public High School Rankings
The faculty, staff, and administration of Pearl River High School is proud of our students and the extraordinary efforts they have taken to maintain academic efforts while balancing this with engagement in extracurricular activities and service to the community. During recent times, Pearl River students have reflected the extraordinary spirit of community that is a hallmark of Pearl River. We recognize the young women and men of Pearl River for their hard work and continuous service to others.
Pearl River High School proudly announces that the Pearl River High School Class of 2020 Valedictorian is Rachel Ding, and the Pearl River High School Class of 2020 Salutatorian is James McAllister. The District Administration, the High School Administration, and the entire Pearl River District staff congratulates Rachel, James, and the Class of 2020’s academic top 10% as noted below:
Karsem Chiamprasert, Lillian Hill, Kate Pittignano, Steven Burns, Allison King, Sofia DeLuca, Katreana Bellew, Marguerite McAree, Julianne Donohoe, Kristina Hagman, William Gunn, Julia Branca, Luke Byman, Alanah Fitzgerald, Michelle Garvey, Sinead Henry.
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to Mrs. Tonelli's Italian 4 and 5 students who had their Italian writing published in Il Giornalino, a journal of writings in Italian by high school students from throughout New York State published by Queens College.
Melissa Scrimma
Angelina Guglielmo
Shannon Parker
Madison Prunty
Leonardo DeLuca
Michael Fernandez
Jana Pomponio
Emma Rinaldi
Click on the following link to access the journal: Il Giornalino
Congratulations to our Math Honor Society inductees for all of their hard work. Please click the image to below to view the list of these dedicated students!
Congratulations to all our students inducted into the 2020 PRHS English Honor Society. To view a list of these driven students, please click on the image below.
Congratulations to our Rho Kappa Honor Society inductees for their hard work in Social Studies. Please click the image to below for a list of these committed students!
Congratulations to our latest Science Honor Society inductees for all of their hard work. Please click the image to below to view the list of these dedicated students!
Please visit our new Family Home Learning website that highlights parent resources while we continue student remote learning practices: PRSD Family Home Learning
Attached please find a letter from Superintendent Marco Pochintesta regarding childcare for first responders and health care workers in the county.
Hello Parents/Guardians!
Chances are your students already use social media. It is important for both parents and teachers to understand the potential issues and safety concerns that come along with it. That’s why Pearl River School District is proud to announce our new partnership with SmartSocial.com.
We want to help keep your family safe online and on social media. To keep your kids safe, we have partnered with SmartSocial.com, the leaders in online training videos and resources to help parents navigate the negative (and positive) parts of social media for their kids.
The District has purchased a number of Smart Social Memberships for parents. (Available on a first come first serve basis) This is a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the social media space - from the comfort of your home or office.
Author and SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs has created a one-of-a-kind online program called Digital Driver’s Ed. The courses teach parents and students:
• The dangers of social media (including screen time addiction, online predators, mental health issues, and more)
• Tips for talking to kids about technology and setting smartphone guidelines
• Popular apps for students (including step-by-step instructions to turn on safety settings)
• How students can use social media to shine online (they’ll learn to create a positive digital footprint to help them get into college or land future jobs)
These short video courses appeal to both technology experts and parents who aren’t as tech savvy. Our school’s membership gives each family access to the Smart Social courses for free until June 30, 2020.
Please fill out this Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/PRsmartsocial) to receive the direct link to access your free membership.
Here are some of the courses you will be able to take:
• Dangers Every Parent Should Know Before Giving Their Student An iPhone
• How To Set Up Parental Controls On An iPhone
• TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram App Courses (For Parents)
• Mental Health Topics, Including Connecting with Friends in a Positive Way Online! (Parents and Students)
• And 10+ courses to make you a social media expert. Register today!
Sign up Today!
The Board of Education approved the 2020-21 District Calendar at their February 4th meeting. The first Superintendent's Conference Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The first day of school for students will be Thursday, September 3, 2020. The Pearl River School District calendar is based on 184 school days: 181 days of pupil instruction plus 3 Superintendent's Conference Days. In anticipation of emergency closings, we designate potential vacation days as snow make-up days. Given the likelihood of snow days, everyone is respectfully reminded that irreversible vacation plans should not be made for the following:
2020-21 Snow Make-up Days
Day 1 – June 1, 2021
Day 2 - May 27, 2021
Day 3 – April 5, 2021
Day 4 - May 28, 2021
As a result of the Regents examination schedule, the last day of school will be Friday, June 25, 2021.
Please click the following link to view the page one-page calendar for 2020-21: 2020-21 District Calendar (one-page)
Welcome to Pirates’ Log & Pirate TV!
Pirates’ Log is our high school newspaper. Pirate TV episodes are news videos written, directed and produced by PRHS Journalism Class and Journalism Club students.
Check out the latest episode of Pirate TV on our YouTube Channel!
Check out the latest edition of Pirate's Log or visit the Pirate's Log Webpage for past video episodes and editions.
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| Guidance | 845-620-3811 |
| Health Office | 845-620-3819 |
| Main Office | 845-620-3800 |
