4/12/24 3rd Marking Period Ends
Pawling High School
CONTACT INFO
- Helen Callan, Principal
- Ean Titus, Assistant Principal
- John Bellucci, Interim Athletic Director
- High School Main Office: 845-855-4620
- Fax: 845-855-2029
- School day begins: 8:00 a.m.
- School dismissal: 2:35 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
04/02/24 - Spanish field trip to the Ridgefield Playhouse to see the bilingual play "El Otro Oz"
04/05/24 - The Science National Honor Society will be going to the Elementary School during 8th period to teach the 2nd-4th grade students about the Solar Eclipse.
04/10/24 - Chorus and Musical Theatre field trip to the Walter Kerr Theatre to see the Broadway Production of Hadestown
04/19/24 - 9th grade Earth Science field trip to Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center and Planetarium
04/30/24 - Literary Society field trip (May 1 Rain Date) to the Young Author's conference at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
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Important Graduation Information for the Class of 2024
Cap and Gown Ordering
Please order your child’s cap and gown ASAP. You can utilize the online ordering system for caps and gowns, which can be accessed by clicking the link HERE or using the QR CODE in the attached flyer .
Not only are caps and gowns available, but also many other Pawling spirit accessories such as key chains, bracelets, car stickers, and additional tassels (1 tassel is included with the purchase of a cap and gown).
Please place your order by April 5th, 2024, to ensure your cap and gown is delivered in time for graduation.
Caps and gowns are delivered to the High School and given out to students at Graduation Rehearsal. Students who do not have a cap and gown will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.
AP Exam and Regents Review Sessions
There will be several AP US History, AP Government and AP Macroeconomics exam review sessions over the next several weeks as we head towards AP exams. Students are encouraged to attend as many of these sessions as their schedule permits, and are asked to bring notebooks, a pen, and a charged Chromebook. Students should email me the day before each review session if they plan on attending. For after school sessions, students should first meet in the library; students will receive passes for sessions held during the school day. Please note: if a student cannot attend any of these sessions, all of the materials will be posted in Google classroom for all students to access and complete as they see fit. Please email Mrs. Horn with any questions.
AP Gov & AP Macro Review Schedule:
Tues., 4/2 Period 4 (A21)
Tues., 4/9 Period 9 (A21)
Wed., 4/10 Period 9 (A21)
Tues., 4/16 2:45-3:40
Wed 4/17 Period 4 (location TBD)
Tues., 4/23 Period 3 (A21)
Thurs., 4/25 2:45-3:40
Mon., 4/29 Period 4 (A21)
Tues., 4/30 Period 9 (A21)
Wed., 5/1 Period 4 (location TBD)
Thurs., 5/2 2:45-3:40
Wed., 5/8 2:45-3:40
APUSH
Wed., 4/3 2:45-3:40
Tues., 4/9 2:45-3:40
Wed., 4/10 2:45-3:40
Mon., 4/15 2:45-3:40
Mon., 4/15 2:45-3:40
Wed., 4/17 2:45-3:40
Wed., 4/24 2:45-3:40
Tues., 4/30 Period 4 (A21)
Wed., 5/1 2:45-3:40
Tues., 4/30 Period 4 (A21)
Wed., 5/1 2:45-3:40
Tues., 5/7 2:45-3:40
Thurs., 5/9 2:45-3:40
Thurs., 5/9 2:45-3:40
GREASE
Attend Today...Achieve Tomorrow
The education of today’s youth requires a collective effort involving families, schools and communities. By supporting regular school day attendance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong commitment to learning. When students attend school consistently, they develop routines and habits that carry forward into adulthood, equipping them with the tools needed to pursue higher education and career opportunities.
Missing school days can lead to gaps in learning, making it harder for students to keep up with the curriculum. In fact, starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
Here’s what you can do to help your student build good attendance habits:
- Stay informed. Understand your student’s attendance to be sure absences aren’t adding up.
- Talk about it. Start a conversation about the importance of showing up for success in school and in life.
- Set expectations. Unless your child is sick, they should be in school every day.
- Sleep matters. Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to help your student be rested and ready.
- Be prepared. Get ready for the school day the night before and build in a little extra time in the morning.
- Make a backup plan. If something comes up, have a family member, neighbor, or another parent help you get your student to school.
- Schedule carefully. Try to plan medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.
The students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Regular engagement in school equips youth with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and diverse perspectives needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Attendance Matters!
When Am I Too Sick for School?
Upstate NY Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
On February 28 and 29th, Klara Dzurdzinski from the Pawling High School's Science Research Program attended and presented at the UPSTATE NY Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Albany, NY. Klara presented a poster on February 29th of her research entitled, Soil Biota Interactions with Native, Invaded, and Restored Ecosystems in New York State.
Additionally, 19 other students in the Science Research Program were able to attend the symposium and observe the most exceptional oral PPT research presentations from across New York State in a variety of topic areas.
Order The Pawling High School Yearbook Today!
It is never too early to order a copy of the 2023-2024 Pawling High School Yearbook! Act now and secure a copy for the lowest price of the school year.
Eastern Regional NY Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
On January 27th, 2024, the Pawling High School Science Research Program attended the Eastern Regional NY Junior Science and Humanities Symposium competition at Taconic Hills High School. Nine students competed at the regional level with their original research as PowerPoint Speakers, while others observed rigorous science research presentations in various categories.
Klara Dziurdzinski won 2nd Place in Environmental Sciences, for her research entitled Soil Biota Interactions with Native, Invaded, and Restored Ecosystems in New York State. Jimmy Fanuele was awarded 3rd Place in Engineering and Technology for his research entitled: Combatting Large Corporations: Analyzing Cost Efficiency, Design and Shape, Sustainability, and Effect on Aquatic Habitats of 3D-printed In-Stream and Tidal Turbines.
Parking Application Procedures 2023-2024
PLEASE SUBMIT PARKING APPLICATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Dear Parent/Guardian/Students:
Due to limited parking spaces, only Seniors are eligible to apply to park and drive on campus. As per Board of Education requirement, only students who have attended the C.A.P.E. workshop may be permitted to drive and park on campus.
Please submit completed parking applications via email to: Buccia@pcsdny.org or drop it off to the High School Main Office between 8:00am and 3:00pm. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The following MUST be submitted along with application:
- A copy of student’s driver’s license.
- A copy of the Vehicle Registration.
- A copy of current insurance.
Once a completed application is received, student will be assigned a numbered parking spot for the 2023-2024 school year and will be issued a parking sticker which must be displayed on the driver’s side of the rear window. Students may only park in their own designated space. Spaces that are not being utilized on a consistent basis will be revoked. Spaces are non-transferable.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
Students issued a parking sticker must arrive to school on time. If a student is late to school more than 5 times, a parent meeting will be requested. If a student is late to school more than 10 times, your parking pass will be revoked. If a student is late due to a medical appointment, a doctor’s note must be provided. Students must be responsible and take into account weather related conditions, speed limits and the walk from their designated space into the school building when planning their morning drive to school.
Any student not obeying the parking regulations will lose parking privileges for two (2) weeks. A second offense will result in a loss of parking permit for an entire semester.
PARKING PERMIT PROCEDURES 2023-2024
Sincerely,
Helen Callan, Principal
Ean Titus, Assistant Principal
Criteria for Honor Societies
The Pawling High School has five Honor Societies. Please click on the links to see a description and the criteria.
- Spanish Honor Society - Advisor Ms. Farrand
- French Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Spinelli
- National Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Magnesio
- Math Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Ferreira
- Science Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Verhagen
Details on the criteria: