Congratulations once again to the Class of 2020! The video of the entire 136th Commencement ceremony, which includes pre-recorded speeches and more, is now available for viewing at https://ensemble.lhric.org/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Wf5n9C3K/view
The Port Chester School District and the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library are very excited to have a joint summer reading program for elementary students this year called “Imagine Your Story: Read.” Reading for pleasure is one of the best ways for students to become lifelong readers. In your child’s google classroom you will find the suggested reading list, a list of e-books, a reading log and a reading project for your child to complete over the summer. All projects are due during the first week of school. All students should see an invitation to join the Summer Reading Google Classroom when they login to their school account and visit the Google Classroom Homepage: https://classroom.google.com/h If your child does not see this classroom when they log in, please email k5summerreading@portchesterschools.org with your child's first and last name.
El Distrito Escolar de Port Chester y la biblioteca pública de Port Chester-Rye Brook están muy entusiasmados de ofrecer un programa de lectura de verano para estudiantes de primaria titulado: "Imagine Your Story: Read" (Imagina tu cuento: lee). Leer por gusto es una de las mejores maneras para que los estudiantes se conviertan en lectores de por vida. En el salón virtual de Google de su hijo/a encontrará la lista de lecturas sugeridas, una lista de libros electrónicos, un registro de lectura y un proyecto de lectura para que su hijo/a lo complete durante el verano. Todos los proyectos deberán presentarse durante la primera semana de clases. Todos los estudiantes deben ver una invitación para unirse al salón de lectura de verano de Google cuando inicien una sesión en su cuenta escolar y visiten la página de inicio de Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/h Si su hijo(a) no ve esta clase cuando inicie sesión, envíe un correo electrónico a k5summerreading@portchesterschools.org con el nombre y apellido de su hijo(a).
The Port Chester School District and its Back-to-School Task Force are very interested in obtaining feedback from you as parents about you and your child's/children's experience with remote learning during the past few months. If you are a parent with a child or children in the Port Chester School District, then please consider completing this survey to provide us valuable information that can help guide our planning and practices in the future. The survey can also be found on our district website. Thank you.
El Distrito Escolar de Port Chester y su Grupo de Trabajo de Regreso a la Escuela están muy interesados en obtener comentarios de los padres/tutores acerca de la experiencia de sus hijos(as) con el aprendizaje remoto durante los últimos meses. Si usted es un padre o tutor de un niño(a) o niños(as) en el Distrito Escolar de Port Chester, considere completar esta encuesta para brindarnos información valiosa que pueda ayudar a guiar nuestra planificación y prácticas en el futuro. La encuesta también se puede encontrar en el sitio web del distrito. Gracias.
Board of Education meetings will be live-streamed at https://ensemble.lhric.org/Watch/b3C8Hxd7
Public Notice Information – Watching the meeting and Public Comment: To watch a Board of Education Meeting live-streamed you must visit the district’s website to gain access the PCSTV channel. This can be done three ways:
-The direct link provided with this notice
- ensemble.lhric.org/PortChester
-District website main page and click on PCSTV icon
A replay of the meeting will be available on the website.
To participate in the public comment portion of the meeting you must be watching the live-stream. Prior to public comment the Board will take a 5 minute break at which point a graphic will be displayed. It will provide instructions along with the Zoom meeting ID and password. The ID and password will also be displayed on screen during the public comment period. After you enter the ID and password you will be admitted to the Zoom Waiting Room and then admitted to the meeting when you time comes to speak. After you complete your comment please remove yourself from Zoom and proceed back to the PCSTV live-stream on the district website.
Meet the Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian: Twins Lyndsay and Stacey Rosenfeld!
The 2020-2021 budget passed, 1,896 to 1,182 on June 16, 2020. Incumbents Anne Capeci and Thomas Corbia were voted on to the Board of Education.
The Back-to-School Task Force for the 2020-2021 school year has begun to meet. Information about the group's progress can be found on the Task Force webpage. Anyone with questions or feedback is welcome to email the Task Foce through a dedicated email address, ReOpeningPCSchools@portchesterschools.org
The school district, on behalf of Port Chester Complete Count Committee, would like to remind residents to fill out their Census 2020 form if they have not done so already!
NYSED announced the cancellation of all Regents Examinations through August for the 2020 school year. Regents credit will be awarded to students based upon successful completion of high school courses. Exemptions will be granted for students requiring Regents exam credit for graduation. For details about the cancellation, see April 7th memo here. Additional information can also be found on the NYSED website, here.
NYSED has suspended all of the following exams:
Click here for the April 30th memo.
Please access this important collection of resources and information for a variety of supports your family may need during these challenging times. You can find this and other important guides on our Parent Resource Page.
Please see our Distance Learning Guide for Families under the Parent Resource Page. This guide will be updated weekly, so we ask that you check back regularly as new information is shared.
Parents and students can find instructions on using Google Classroom on each school webpage or on the following links: Instructions for Google Classroom or at Instrucciones para Google Classroom.
There have been many changes as the school district has transitioned from its traditional classroom model to an online distance learning system. One thing that has not changed is the continuation of construction at the high school. We are excited to see the progress that has been made at Port Chester High School and are happy to share this video update!
In recent weeks a focus group consisting of students, parents and community members and educators have been working to plan for the 136th Commencement of Port Chester High School. This year brings with it new challenges for the planning of this special event due to schools not being in session. Click here to review survey results conducted by the focus group regarding this important event.
Administrators are diligently working to create a memorable and safe commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 during these unusual times. Click here to read survey results about how the community would like to see the event celebrated.
The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center has partnered with the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District to provide technical support to students on district owned devices while remote learning is occurring. Support is available from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please have a parent fill out the form at https://lhric.service-now.com/student to request assistance and provide us with the information needed for our technician to work with you on the issue. The technician will use the Parent/Guardian's email to communicate and in some cases may need to call to schedule a support session.
For the latest district information regarding Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus Updates Page. We thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all work through this unprecedented event. Information is also available on our Social Media Platforms. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Port Chester High School is an institution that students and staff are proud to call home. A culturally diverse student body is one of our greatest strengths, and together, we look to build on the school's legacy and rich traditions.
A dynamic administrative team leads a school community that is focused on teaching and learning. Students are supported by professionals who value the importance of academic achievement and are dedicated to ensuring that students receive the highest quality education possible. Everyone here feels part of a team whose mission is to help students do their best by creating a positive atmosphere that permits students to learn and teachers to teach.
Over a third of our students successfully complete at least one Honors, Advanced Placement or college level course at PCHS. We are one of the few Westchester high school authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. College-level courses are offered in cooperation with the Westchester Community College Advanced College Experience Program and SUNY Oneonta.
Outside of the classroom, we offer opportunities for students to develop and grow through participation in numerous athletic, musical and other venues. In the pulsing beat of the award-winning marching band one hears the drumming of the heart of this school. As our athletes race across field and court, one feels the adrenaline rush of Ram Pride. And in art, choir, theater, journalism and a multitude of extracurricular opportunities, students rise to challenge their potential and broaden themselves.
About one-third of our students participate in at least one sport. Our student athletes have won league championships in football, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball and track. In addition, we possess a nationally recognized cheer leading program. Award-winning theater, band and choral programs continue to be a tremendous source of pride. Literacy publications showcase our students' journalistic talents, and the number of other clubs and numerous honor societies demonstrates the well-roundedness of our student body.
In "Hamlet", Shakespeare wrote, "We know what we are, but know not what we may be." It is this discovering and uncovering of all of our potentials that is at the heart of education and the essence of Port Chester High School.
