
PJH Families, you're invited to join us for our Academic Awards Ceremonies on Monday, May 19, in the PJH cafeteria.
Schedule:
9th Grade – 8:30 AM
8th Grade – 9:30 AM
7th Grade – 10:30 AM
Please enter through the cafeteria doors and plan to come inside no earlier than five minutes before your child’s scheduled ceremony.
We look forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments with you!


Students in 7th grade science tested hypotheses to determine if there is a perfect amount of water to make bottles land upright after a flip.






Personal Communication classes are getting semester test ready!


Top TRIBE ticket earners from each grade were celebrated with a special picnic and lunch at Old Post Park. These students consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication to the TRIBE Matrix values. They enjoyed a fun-filled day playing basketball, whiffle ball, volleyball, and card games, all while taking in the beautiful weather.






PJH Parents- If you have pictures from PJH band, The Glow Dance, or take pictures at the Final Splash Dance you can submit them for use in the yearbook. See below for details!


Let's wish Mrs. Bly a Happy Birthday today!
You show kindness and care, always prioritizing the needs of students and staff. On your special day, we hope you feel how much you are appreciated and celebrated.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Bly!

Third year EAST student, Kyle Gullett prepares his project to deliver to his client, Occupational Therapist, Wade Ivy. Kyle is creating adaptive tools for small children in physical therapy by using the Bambu 3d printer. Congratulations on your success Kyle!



Mrs. Diaz's students took their final bows with Romeo and Juliet--and designed symbolic masks to represent their favorite characters. Drama, creativity, and Shakespearean flair all in one! 🎭✨








PJH Dance Friday May 16 from 7-9 PM. Tickets $10 sold 5/15 at lunch and at the door. Tie-dye theme!


PJH Chromebook Turn In Information:
- If you are exempt, you may turn in your Chromebook after the awards ceremony on Monday, May 19th.
- Early turn in is not allowed. We will not be set up to collect devices before then.
- Do not leave your Chromebook with a teacher or another student.
- If you are going out of town, you will need to bring it after you return.
- If you are not exempt, you will turn in your Chromebook after your last exam.


Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, or Summer EBT, helps close the summer hunger gap when kids are on summer break and not getting nutritious school meals. Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. More than 30 million children across America could benefit from Summer EBT. To ask general questions about Summer EBT, please call the Summer EBT Call Center at 1-833-316-2421. ar.gov/summerebt



🍎 LUNCH MONEY REMINDER! 🥪💰
As we wrap up the school year, please take a moment to check your student’s cafeteria account! If there’s a past due balance, we kindly ask that it be paid to the lunchroom before the last day of school 🏫✨
Contact us if you have any questions! kathy.cynova@pottsvilleschools.org
Thanks for helping us finish the year strong! 💪😄
#LunchMoneyLove #EndOfYearReminders #FuelOurKids


Please come pick up your child's medication from the school nurse by the end of the last school day May 23rd, 2025


Just some PJHS 8th graders casually changing the world...or at least learning about the ones who did! 🚌😎#FieldTripVibes #HistoryButMakeItFun #OurTribeStory











Alumnus Eddie Harris visited with some of our students during IV time to share information about the pathway to becoming a firefighter, including job requirements and the challenges of the role.


Please complete this interest survey if you would be interested in Pre-K
https://psdapaches.org/2526preschool


📣 Attention 5th and 6th Grade Families
We would love for you to join us at Pottsville Junior High on May 13 during your child’s homeroom time for JH Preview Day.
A flyer with details was sent home with your student today, including their scheduled time.
Please use the cafeteria side entrance on the east end of the building, near the BEAST Factory parking lot. To help with flow, we ask that you wait until 5 minutes before your scheduled time to enter.
We look forward to seeing you!
#OurTribeStory #PJHWelcomeDay


Thank you to our amazing community sponsors for making our ATLAS After Party unforgettable for our students! Your support allowed us to provide fantastic door prizes and games that created a fun-filled experience. A special shoutout to Tyson for providing lunch for our building. We couldn’t have done it without you!


🎉 Our students have worked SO hard the past three weeks on their ATLAS exams, and today we got to celebrate with an amazing ATLAS After Party! 🥳 From face painting and rock painting to board games, basketball, volleyball, and outdoor fun—it was an amazing time!
🙌 A HUGE thank you to Tyson Foods for providing lunch to every single student and staff member! Your generosity made the day extra special. Thank you as well to Mrs. Jennifer Deramus for all of her hard work organizing this fantastic event—we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛
👏 We’re so thankful for our wonderful parent volunteers, generous donors, and incredible teachers who hosted all the fun stations for our students to enjoy.
🏆 We were so proud of all of our students who earned this reward by meeting the following criteria each day of their testing:
✔️ No electronic device on them during testing
✔️ On time and present
✔️ No rapid guessing or idle time
✔️ No behavior disruptions
✔️ Chromebook charged to at least 80% before testing
Way to go, students! You earned it! 💪📚 #OurTribeStory #ATLASAfterParty #ProudPrincipalMoment








📬 Lots of fun end-of-year info came home with your student today! Be sure to check it all out so you don’t miss any exciting events! 🎉📚☀️ #OurTribeStory




