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March 2nd : Voting Day March 5th: Third quarter Progress Reports April 22nd : Earth Fair Day
Earth Fair 2010 Earth Fair 2010 will be celebrated on Thursday, April 22nd after school in the Poultney High School gym. It’s getting to be that time of year again. Last year we had a rockin’ Earth Fair celebration that drew about 300 people from all over the area to Poultney High School! This year’s Earth Fair theme is Old Ways, New Days. We will be looking at the practices of yesterday to learn how to be more environmentally sustainable and conscientious in our behaviors today. There are many creative ways to get involved with the Earth Fair. If you would like to participate and need help brainstorming ideas, please let me know!
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Computer Class for Seniors Vinnie and Julie Covino continue to have the times of their lives teaching a computer class every Wednesday at PHS for senior citizens! The teachers report that the class is going well and the students are attentive and very quick learners. “They keep us on our toes!” reports Vinnie. I enjoy their questions and their excitement about learning new things in the class. For more information about the class syllabus, please contact Vinnie at vinnie.covino@rswsu.org or call Vinnie at the high school at 287-5861, extension 238. |
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******************************************************** ESA Scholarship Seniors: The ESA Scholarship application is available in the Guidance Office. There are 25 scholarships from $500 to $2000 available to Vermont students through this program. Please see Mrs. Gallipo in the Guidance Office for an application.
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Yearbooks – Class of 2010 Yearbooks are now on sale! Watch for your order form to arrive with your report card. Orders will be taken during break and lunch. They will also be on sale at home basketball games. We will be ordering a limited number of books and will not have extras available in June. The price is $40; a deposit of $20 will put a book on hold for you. The remaining $20 is due by February 26th. Don't wait until June to buy a book, you'll be disappointed. Pre-order your book today.
Scholarships Galore! Seniors and Parents: There are numerous scholarships available in the Guidance Office. You could earn $250 - $7500 for college by just doing a few hours worth of work on an application. So few students are accessing these grants, so please, please just come and see what is available for starters! Everyone can use a little help these days and what a great way to help pay for your college education……. FREE MONEY!
Andrew Cook Wins Award The Architecture/Engineering/Design Program at Stafford Technical Center has recently announced that Andrew Cook, PHS Junior, has been named Student of the Quarter! If you see Andrew, please be sure to congratulate him on this prestigious award!
PHS Students Attend College Classes PHS students attending 18 different college classes, (GMC, CCV, CSC) for the second semester….Hurrah! Nice work, Dawn Sarli and Tracy Gallipo!!!!
Collecting for Haiti Mr. Scott Holliman, ELA Teacher at PHS, is collecting all donations for our friends in Haiti. If you would like to donate, please call PHS at 287-5861, or email Mr. Holliman at scott.holliman@rswsu.org.
SPC Michael Davenport Awarded Division Hero of the Month SPC Michael Davenport, 1st Platoon, Delta Company, was awarded with Division Hero of the Month. On December 14, 2009, 1st Platoon, Delta Company along with their Iraqi Army counterparts helped uncover the largest cache site in Multi-National Division-North History. Davenport was witnessed as being the hardest worker. He was credited with uncovering 60 pounds of home-made explosives, one initiation device, one improvised rocket launcher, two rockets, and one 155 mm artillery round. Prior to this, Davenport was awarded the Battalion and the Brigade Hero of the Week. SFC William Staun, Platoon Sergeant of 1st Platoon, states, “SPC Davenport deserves this honor; it couldn’t go to a better Soldier.” 1LT Kyle Stilwell, Platoon Leader, states, “SPC Davenport just started going and didn’t stop until the mission was complete. His dedication to his platoon and to getting the job done sets an example for everybody around him.” Good job, SPC Michael Davenport!!!!!!!
Capman to be Honored Congratulations to Coach David Capman, as he has been selected for induction into the Vermont Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be Saturday, March 13th at Windsor High School during the Senior All Star Games. It will take place between the two boys’ games at approximately 4:15. Congratulations to Coach Capman on this well deserved honor. PHS certainly appreciates all of Coach Capman’s years of dedication to the basketball program at PHS.
Coach Sawyer Praises 8th Grade Basketball Team at PHS Words from Coach Nick Sawyer: If you see any of the 8th grade boys’ basketball team, please extend your congratulations and praise to them on an incredible seasons. They wrapped up their season on February 20th at Proctor High School playing in the championship game of the “Final Buzzer” tournament and walked away with another 1st place finish. They finished the season 12-4 with 2 tournament championships. They have all worked very hard and showed a lot of dedication to the game this season. They improved their work ethic, their basketball IQ and their abilities. At the start of the season the team was a mixed group of students that enjoyed playing basketball. They have matured into a family of athletes that can call themselves basketball players. The coaches are very proud of these young gentlemen and everyone else should be as well. These young student-athletes represent a very bright future for the Poultney Community. (Attached is a picture of the team, courtesy of Al Jackson). |
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PHS Graduation 2010 Graduation Information Coming Soon
NHS Involved in Community Service Fundraising The members of the PHS National Honor Society would like to announce their participation in a county fund raising project to raise money for cancer equipment! Schools throughout Rutland County are collaborating to sell "beaded bracelets" to raise money to purchase Linear Accelerator Radiation Equipment for the Rutland Regional Medical Center, …….and Poultney High's NHS has joined this great cause! The bracelets will be sold for $10 at PHS, including at sporting events, as we hope to gain your support for this project! Please contact Kristen Garabedian or Dawn Sarli at 287-5861 for more information.
English Language Arts Help Available If you have any students who are looking for help in English, Kate Barcellos, a sophomore Communications/Writing major at GMC, will be tutoring in the library on Mondays and Thursdays, starting this week. Her hours will be during Block 5 and after school. Please encourage your students to please seek out this opportunity.
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. The 70-year-old program presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The overall national contest winner gets an $18,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $16,000, and third gets $14,000. Each state winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest’s first round receives a $1,500 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. The American Legion’s National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States. High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers. Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest
Vermont History Day Students in the Vermont History Day club have been researching this year's theme "Innovation in History: Impact and Change" Two topics students have chosen are "The New York Tribune" and "The Evolution of Football Gear and Safety Equipment." Recently, First Light Technologies, Inc. employees held a bake sale raising $170 dollars. The company made a matching donation of those funds - totaling $340! Ashlee Armstrong (former PHS graduate), a Sales Associate at First Light coordinated the bake sale and presented the check to Mr. Dickson and Mrs. Oakman. Kim Rupe and Wayne Thornton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ashlee to be brought back to First Light. PHS sincerely thanks First Light for their contributions, and welcome any further donations through February 20, 2010. Contact Mr. Dickson at eric.dickson@rswsu.org for more information. |
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Blue Devils Mascot Congratulations to Dakota Chambers, PHS Sophomore, for volunteering to be the Blue Devils Mascot! A special costume is being made for her to wear at various sporting events. Be sure to cheer our new PHS mascot on when you see her! |
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Computers 101 for Senior Citizens PIC Reminder: Vinnie Covino, PTSD Technology Coordinator, is teaching a FREE technology class for senior citizens in the surrounding area. It will be taught on the following days from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Student PC Lab at PHS: February 24, 2010 March 3, 2010 March 10, 2010 March 17, 2010
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