10/03/24 Rosh Hashanah, No School
Pawling High School
Announcements
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10/04/24 1st Marking Period, 5 Week Progress Ends
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10/08/24 BOE Meeting, 7:00 pm PMS
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10/14/24 Columbus Day No School, District Closed
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10/29/24 BOE Meeting, 7:00 pm PMS
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
- First Bell 7:55 a.m.
- School day begins: 8:00 a.m.
- School dismissal: 2:40 p.m.
RESOURCES
Upcoming Events
10/03/24 Rosh Hashanah - No School
10/04/24 School-wide assembly on the plastics crisis and the impact on human health and climate change.
10/04/24 Early dismissal and evacuation drill
10/12/24 Marist College H.S. Band Day field trip
10/14/24 Columbus Day No School, District Closed
10/23/24 PreACT (10th grade) for registered students
10/24/24 PSAT/NMSQT (11th grade) for registered students
10/28/24 CAPE Teen Driving Presentation, HS 6:30 pm
Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Pawling High School is proud to announce that David Villa and Dominik Dziurdzinski have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Commended Students are recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their
outstanding performance on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Congratulations to both David and Dominik and their families on this achievement!
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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Lisa Farrand, a Spanish Teacher at Pawling High School, has received a Fulbright Teacher Exchange award for the 2024-2025 cycle from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Farrand is among over 800 U.S. citizens who will teach, study, and/or conduct research abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year through the Fulbright Program.
Notable Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel Prize laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize recipients, 78 MacArthur Fellows, and 41 who have served as a heads of state or government. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 participants from over 160 countries – chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential – with the opportunity to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to challenges facing our communities and our world.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. The Fulbright Program is funded through an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program.
More than 800 U.S. Fulbrighters – teachers, artists, and professionals from all backgrounds – teach, study, or conduct research overseas through the Fulbright Program annually. Approximately 400 master teachers and administrators participate in the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges each year.
Cobleskill Annual High School Ag Day
Yearbook Orders
Exciting News! The 2024-2025 High School Yearbook is now available to order!
Click the link below and purchase your copy today at the lowest price of the year!
- For a limited time, get up to 4 free icons with name personalization! This special offer will not last!
- CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
Regents and Advanced Placement Examination Schedules for 2025
REGENTS - Students need to report 30 minutes before exams start.
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 Mr. Ostyn
- Math Honor Society - CURRENTLY INACTIVE
- Science Honor Society - Advisor Mrs. Verhagen
Details on the criteria:
Parking Application Procedures 2024-2025
Dear Parent/Guardian/Rising Seniors:
Due to the number of students who request parking and the limited availability of spaces, parking spaces will be issued to Seniors first for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to accommodate seniors who may be getting their license/or car during the first semester, we will not accept applications from Juniors until January 2025. At that time, depending on a variety of factors (Construction, # of approved Senior drivers, available spaces), Juniors may be considered for a parking space.
Completed parking applications may be submitted via email to: Buccia@pcsdny.org or dropped off to the High School Main Office between 8:00am and 2:00pm by August 28, 2024. Students emailing or bringing in applications after this time will be placed on a waiting list in the order they are received. 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 2024-2025 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. Only students who drive daily will be considered for a parking space. Spaces that are not being utilized on a consistent basis will be revoked. Spaces are non-transferable.
Parking stickers will be assigned and available for pick up in the Main Office to those students who submitted their application on time beginning August 29, 2024, between 8:00am and 2:00pm.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
- Students issued a parking sticker must arrive to school on time.
- Student drivers should leave themselves enough time to ensure that they are arriving at school with enough time to be considered present in the classroom when the bell rings for their first class.
- 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.
- If a student is late due to a medical appointment, a doctor’s note must be provided.
- Students should check their phone for possible messages before entering the building. In the event of an emergency (drill or actual) student drivers will be contacted via the Remind app. On the student parking application, students should provide their cell phone number so they can stay informed with updates and which directions to follow.
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.
Sincerely,
Helen Callan, Principal
Ean Titus, Assistant Principal
CAPE Teen Driving Make Up Sessions
Every year, we hear of at least one horrific automobile crash that takes the lives of young drivers because someone chose to drive distracted or while under the influence of an illicit substance. The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County and High Schools throughout Dutchess County have joined in an effort to prevent these tragedies that needlessly take the lives of our children, by hosting Teen Driving: A Family Affair for students and their families.
This is a MANDATORY program for 11th and 12th grade students who are applying for school parking permits for the upcoming school year, and for the parents/guardians who play such a crucial role in their teen’s safe driving.
If you were unable to attend the 2024 spring sessions, you will have the opportunity to attend one of the fall make-up sessions listed below. If you want your child to be able to drive to school, it is mandatory that you and your student attend this program.
The 2024 make-up sessions will be held in-person and will be hosted by Spackenkill and Pawling School Districts. ALL DISTRICTS MAY ATTEND THESE SESSIONS on the following dates:
Spackenkill High School - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Pawling High School - Monday, October 28, 2024
During this program, parents and students will hear from four different perspectives: insurance, medical, legal and victim. The program culminates by hearing from a victim of an impaired or distracted driving incident, whose life has been forever changed by someone’s reckless decision. These compelling accounts will reinforce every warning you’ve ever given, every message issued by teachers, and every public service announcement seen on television.
Please plan to arrive at 6:30pm for registration, program begins promptly at 7:00pm. We ask that parents/guardians sit with their student as this is a family event. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the perspectives presented, children under the age of 12 will not be permitted into the program.
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?
