We are happy to share this fun event on behalf of the Port Chester Recreation Department!
Congratulations to our Girls Varsity Soccer team! The Rams ended their season with an 8-0 record and juniors Ashley Reyes and Andrea Flores were ranked number 1 and number 5, respectively, for scoring in Section 1. Read more about this unique season here.
Remote Family Conference Night will be held on December 10, 2020. Please consider using PTC Wizard, an online registration system, to schedule your Family Conference. To log into PTC Wizard, click here. For a step-by-step parent tutorial, click here.
This is an update from the Port Chester Public Schools. Due to rising Covid-19 positivity rates and our continued designation as an Orange high-risk zone, full remote instruction continues into January. Depending on Covid infection rates in mid-January and testing availability, we will examine the possibility of reinstating and phasing-in a hybrid model. Meal distribution continues for our students at our 4 elementary schools between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on school days. Please wear masks, socially distance, keep gatherings to as few people as possible, stay safe, and be well.
Esta es una actualización de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester. Debido a las creciente tasa de positividad de Covid-19 y nuestra designación continua como una zona de alto riesgo (zona naranja), la instrucción remota en línea continuará hasta enero. Dependiendo de las tasas de infección de Covid a mediados de enero y la disponibilidad de las pruebas, examinaremos la posibilidad de reanudar y poner en marcha nuestros modelos de instrucción híbrida. La distribución de comidas continúa para nuestros estudiantes en nuestras 4 escuelas primarias entre las 11 a.m. y la 1 p.m. los días escolares. Por favor use máscaras, practique el distanciamiento social, mantenga sus reuniones con la menor cantidad de personas posible y cuide su salud y la de su familia.
The Board of Education has released the Ethics Committees Report, "Report of Insvestigation-Thomas Corbia." The report can be read in its entirety here.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We hope this update finds you taking appropriate steps to stay safe and well. Due to the postponement of Parent/Teacher Conferences from November 18th to January 13th, November 18th will be a half day for students in Port Chester’s elementary schools. In addition, per the school district calendar, November 25th is also a half day for all students before the Thanksgiving holiday. Please see the schedule details below for these two dates.
November 18th:
November 25th:
If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact your building principal or Remote Learning Academy administrator.
Thank you.
Estimados padres y tutores:
Esperamos que este mensaje lo encuentre bien, tomando las medidas adecuadas para mantenerse con bienestar y salud. Como las conferencias de padres y maestros del 18 de noviembre se pospusieron hasta el 13 de enero, el 18 de noviembre será medio día para los estudiantes de las escuelas primarias de Port Chester. Además, según el calendario del distrito escolar, el 25 de noviembre también es medio día para todos los estudiantes antes de las vacaciones del Día Acción de Gracias. Consulte los detalles del programa a continuación para estas dos fechas.
18 de noviembre:
25 de noviembre:
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este horario, comuníquese con el director de su escuela o con el administrador de la Academia de aprendizaje remoto.
Gracias.
Southern Westchester BOCES District Superintendent Harold Coles will assist the Port Chester Public Schools in its search for a new superintendent following the announcement by Dr. Edward Kliszus that he will be retiring at the end of the school year. Learn more about the process of hiring a new superintendent here.
Due to the recent designation of being a school district in a “yellow zone” interscholastic athletics are currently on pause as we await guidance and interpretation from our local department of health on how to proceed. We will communicate and update the status of interscholastic athletics when we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to the recent designation of being a school district in a “yellow zone” interscholastic athletics are currently on pause as we await guidance and interpretation from our local department of health on how to proceed. We will communicate and update the status of interscholastic athletics when we have more information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
For those looking to be tested for COVID-19, click here for a list of nearby facilities where testing is being done.
We are partnering with Jostens this year for yearbook orders and to provide additional assistance in creating your child's recognition ad. Visit Jostensadservice.com to get started. For more information, see the documents that are attached, and please email ppezzella@portchesterschools.org with any questions.
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We will be postponing public elementary parent/teacher conferences that were originally scheduled for November 18th, 2020 until January 13th, 2021. This is due to the unique challenges the remote and hybrid learning environments pose, and the ongoing efforts of our teachers in getting to know, assess, and educate your child. These few extra weeks with students will allow teachers to have more information to share with you regarding your child during your meeting.
To keep you informed of your child's academic growth, we will be sending home progress reports on schedule in November, and you can reach out to your child’s teacher at any time with questions as they arise.
We will be following up with you on how to sign up for parent/teacher conferences during the month of December.
Report cards will also be sent home in January as is customary.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to communicate your child’s progress in the most effective way possible.
Estimados padres y tutores:
Pospondremos las conferencias de padres-maestros de nuestras escuelas primarias publicas que estaban programadas originalmente para el 18 de noviembre de 2020 hasta el 13 de enero de 2021. Esto se debe a los desafíos únicos que plantean los entornos de aprendizaje remoto e híbrido, y los esfuerzos continuos de nuestros maestros para conocer, evaluar y educar a su hijo(a). Estas pocas semanas adicionales con los estudiantes permitirán a los maestros tener más información para compartir con usted sobre su hijo(a) durante su reunión.
Usted puede comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo(a) en cualquier momento con preguntas. Para mantenerlo informado del crecimiento académico de su hijo(a), enviaremos informes de progreso a casa en noviembre.
Le indicaremos cómo inscribirse para las conferencias de padres y maestros durante el mes de diciembre.
Las boletas de calificaciones también se enviarán a casa en enero, como es habitual.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para comunicar el progreso de su hijo(a) de la manera más efectiva posible.
PCHS seniors who wish to leave campus during the school day when they have no scheduled periods or lunch should do the following:
This is an important message from the Port Chester Public Schools. Due to an increase in interest and enrollment in our elementary remote learning academy, and in order to accommodate our parents waiting for a placement there, we will be modifying our instructional model in the remote learning academy to mirror our hybrid in-person instruction. Starting Wednesday, October 21, classes in our remote learning academy will switch to following an AM/PM model like our in-person instruction.
For the time being, other than our families on our existing waitlist, and due to personnel capacity, we will not open more spots at this time in the remote learning academy. More information will be available on our website in the coming days.
Este es un mensaje importante de las Escuelas Públicas de Port Chester. Debido a un aumento en el interés y la inscripción en nuestra academia de aprendizaje remoto de nuestras escuelas primarias, y con el fin de acomodar a nuestros padres que esperan un lugar, modificaremos nuestro modelo de instrucción en la academia de aprendizaje remoto y seguirá el modelo de nuestra instrucción híbrida en persona. A partir del miércoles 21 de octubre, las clases en nuestra academia de aprendizaje remoto cambiarán para seguir un modelo AM / PM como se dan actualmente las clases en persona en nuestras escuelas.
Por el momento, aparte de nuestras familias en nuestra lista de espera existente, y debido a la capacidad del personal, no abriremos más lugares para la academia de aprendizaje remoto. Más información estará disponible en nuestro sitio web en los próximos días.
PCHS Parents! Please note that our Parent Technology Workshops have been postponed. Please stay tuned for future dates!
Good evening, this is an important announcement from Port Chester High School. In order to avoid canceling classes for all high school students on October 14th to administer the PSAT exam, Port Chester High School has decided to postpone the PSAT exam until January 26, 2021. This new test date will occur during our scheduled testing week and will not conflict with any instructional days. The January administration will have the same benefits as the October PSAT including eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator, Mr. Juan Sanchez. Thank you.
Buenas noches, este es un anuncio importante de Port Chester High School. Para evitar la cancelación de clases para todos los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria el 14 de octubre para administrar el examen PSAT, Port Chester High School ha decidido posponer el examen PSAT hasta el 26 de enero de 2021. Esta nueva fecha de examen ocurrirá durante nuestra semana de exámenes programada y no entrara en conflicto con los días de instrucción. La administración de enero tendrá los mismos beneficios que el PSAT de octubre, incluida la elegibilidad para la Beca Nacional al Mérito. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con nuestro subdirector y coordinador de exámenes, el Sr. Juan Sánchez. Gracias.
Please be sure to visit our Reopening 2020-2021 page on our website! All the information pertaining to the upcoming school year can be found here, including our reopening plans.
Remote Fall Family Conferences will be held on December 10, 2020. Please consider using PTC Wizard, an online registration system, to schedule your Family Conference. To log into PTC Wizard, click here. For a step-by-step parent guide in English, click here. For a step-by-step parent guide in Spanish, click here.
The Port Chester Free School District invites all Elementary school parents/guardians to join us for a workshop on Tuesday, November 24th @ 6:00 pm, titled, “Creating an Environment for Success at Home.” We will be sharing tips for creating a positive and successful learning environment at home.
El Distrito Escolar Libre de Port Chester invita a todos los padres/tutores de las escuelas primarias a unirse con nosotros para un taller el martes 24 de noviembre a las 6:00 p.m., titulado "Creando un ambiente de éxito en el hogar". Compartiremos consejos para crear un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo y exitoso dentro del hogar.
The Port Chester Union Free School District has published its safety plan. Click here to learn more about the details.
Homework planners are available at the main office for $5.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Please visit http://bit.ly/pchsguidance8to9 for important information you will need for your child who will be attending Port Chester High School in September. On this website, you will see important dates but most importantly you will see the Course Elective Selection Form (http://bit.ly/pchsguidanceelectiveform) that your child must complete from their school Google account. We look forward to seeing you at our presentation on February 4th at 6pm and working with you in supporting your child’s success!
Click on the image below to be directed to our Technology Resource Page
Haga clic en la imagen a continuación para ser dirigido a nuestra página de recursos tecnológicos
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.
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