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• Board of Education meeting Sept. 7
  The Board of Education is holding a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7 in the High School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., immediately following an executive session. It will be televised live on cable Channel 6.  AGENDA
   

• Students benefit from summer renovations
  District maintenance workers and contractors worked diligently this summer to improve the quality of our students' learning environment. Most of the work - such as the installation of new heating systems, high school student lockers, and the internet wiring for the new VoIP telephone system - were funded by the Capital Project approved by voters in February 2010. Photo Gallery of Summer Projects      

• Onofry proud to serve as ASK interim principal

  Dr. Craig Onofry has returned to his hometown district to serve as the interim principal of ASK for the 2010-11 school year. Onofry, who retired in June after serving as a superintendent of schools for two decades, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a strong sense of pride to ASK Elementary School.  READ MORE
   

• Help us keep our school safe
  All visitors must present photo identification
  Port Jervis is working to ensure that our schools are safe places for students and staff. Additional cameras have been added to all school buildings and the photo identification program has been expanded. Parents and other visitors are required to present a driver’s license or other photo identification to gain access to the locked buildings. Visitors are issued a temporary identification card that must be displayed while they are in the school.

• School taxes lower than projected in May 
  The 2010-11 tax rates adopted by the Board of Education at its August 24 meeting are slightly lower than what was projected during the May school budget vote. The tax increase projected prior to the budget vote was 2.95 percent. When the assessment and equalization rates were finalized this summer, it lowered the amount the district will collect in taxes this year – known as the tax levy – to 2.5 percent for property owners in Port Jervis and Deerpark. MORE 

• Congratulations Summer School graduates
  The Port Jervis High School Class of 2010 Summer School graduation was held Aug. 20 in the Middle School auditorium. Tiffany Scopino gave the student address. Congratulations to the following graduates: Alexandra Bariletti, Brianna Biccum, Nicholas Goldschneider, Robert Gulla, Victoria Harmke, Jeffrey Harrington, Sarah Hennessey, Amanda King, Andrew Lane, Nathaniel Mungin III, Stephen Pisculli, John Ponce, Tiffany Ponce, Krystal Schroeder, Tiffany Scopino, Sabrina Taylor, Kim-Kaye Walters.  MORE PHOTOS

• District calendar is now available online
  The 2010-11 Port Jervis calendar was mailed last week to all district families. The calendar includes dates for Back-to-School nights, concerts, and other programs. Community members are welcome to pick up a copy at the District Office or call 858-3252 to have one mailed to your home or business. You can also download the calendar by clicking here.

• Girls Soccer & JV Tennis teams have openings
  The Raider Girls Soccer and JV Tennis Teams are looking for players. Any girl in grades 9 to 12 who is interested in playing on either of the teams should contact Athletic Director Jared Kahmar, 858-3126, as soon as possible to sign up.

• BOE approves school residency resolution 
  The Port Jervis School District Board of Education voted Aug. 17 to require all newly-enrolled elementary school-aged students to attend the school where their parents/legal guardians reside. The resolution ends the district's practice of transporting elementary students across school residence lines to their childcare provider. MORE   

• Club Kid offers before/after-school programs
  Is your work day longer than your child's school day? If the answer is yes, the YMCA Club Kid program may be your answer. The program provides before and after-school childcare at ASK and HBE. Financial assistance is available to all who apply and qualify.
  • More Info  • Flyer with Program Fees

• Retirees invited to Welcome Back breakfast
  Port Jervis school officials are inviting district retirees to attend the annual Welcome Back breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Breakfast will take place from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. in the High School cafeteria. Last year, close to 20 retirees attended the breakfast which kicks off the staff's opening day program. Please pass the word to your fellow retirees. We hope even more retirees will join us this year.                 

• Free & Reduced Lunch Application is online
  The district is urging families to take advantage of the free and reduced-priced meals available through the National School Lunch Program. Application packets will be sent home with students the first day of school. Those who qualify will be eligible for free or reduced-priced lunches. The price for reduced meals is just .25 cents. This could save your family close to $500 a year per child!  Application

• 2010 PJHS Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
  The Port Jervis School District has announced its 2010 Alumni of Fame inductees: Eddie Dunn '35, Chuck Salmon '47, Chris Farlekas '47, Gib Romaine '62, Anita Pahmahmie Evans '76, Col. Steve Banach '77, David Farace '77, and Col. Steven Dutkus '83. The distinguished graduates will be honored October 10 at the second annual Port Jervis High School Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony. MORE 

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• Middle School Summer Outdoor Leadership Academy

• Port Jervis High School Class of 2010 Scholarship Awards

• PJMS receives ASCD Educating the Whole Child Award 

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• Photo-story of 2009-10 school year at ASK