Patrick Henry High students, staff eyeing return for new school year

Welcome to a new school year at Patrick Henry High School.

The administration, teachers and staff are looking forward to working with you as we continue to develop students to be thoughtful productive citizens with a sense of purpose, integrity and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

At Henry, we challenge each of our students to reach their full potential with our quality instructional program. We will continue to develop positive relationships with our students, parents and the community. You are always welcome at Patrick Henry High School. If you have questions, visit: patrickhenryhs.net/ and our school calendar is listed on the front page or contact us at (858) 988-2700.

For our students’ and staff safety, always check in at the main office anytime you visit. The school is closed through Aug. 12. We will reopen on Aug. 15 when the administrators and support staff report back to duty.

We will have a kickoff event for each grade level. Our kickoff event will provide time for our students to receive their textbooks, take school pictures, purchase their ASB card, tour our campus and check in with their counselor, if needed.

Our kickoff event dates are as follows:

· Aug. 17 – Senior Kickoff A-L 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. / M-Z 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.;

· Aug. 18 – Junior Kickoff A-L 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. / M-Z 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.;

· Aug. 19 – Sophomore Kickoff A-L 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. / M-Z 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.;

· Aug. 23 – Freshmen Kickoff/Patriot Orientation* 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Back to School Night is planned for Sept. 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. Back to School Night is an excellent opportunity for parents to meet your student’s teachers and learn about the course expectations and objectives of each class.

Patrick Henry Foundation

We encourage all parents and alumni to join the Patrick Henry Foundation which is our own school’s non-profit support organization, like the PTA, PTO, or other school support organizations. The Foundation provides needed items to teachers and staff with the grant program from our donations and memberships.

In addition, the Foundation hosts a biannual staff and 4.0 student appreciation events and acts as the fiscal sponsor for approximately 45 of our clubs. Parents can donate, become a member, and get involved with the Foundation. If you have any questions, email: [email protected] or go online at: patrickhenryhighfoundation.org. Hope to see you at our monthly 6:30 p.m. third Thursday meetings.

Patriot Athlete Information

We are quickly approaching the beginning of the fall season where we offer cross country (men’s & women’s), cheer (coed), field hockey, football, women’s golf, women’s tennis, women’s volleyball, and men’s water polo.

All student-athletes must complete an online registration for the 2022-2023 school year. Make sure you have completed all sections of online registration: Student information, Parent/Guardian information, and signatures. Also, make sure you have uploaded all required documents: Complete valid athletic physical packet, incoming 9th grade report card, valid insurance information is input for student information. For more information on athletic information, tryout information or clearance click here: phpatriots.net/2022/07/18/fall-22-season-coming-soon/.

If you have any general athletics questions, feel free to email Cody Clark at [email protected] We are looking forward to the new school year and all the opportunities it holds for our students.

Welcome the following new staff members to PHHS:

· John Bosselman is our new third associate principal (Associate principal is the new title for vice principal)

· Ryan Brock will teach mathematics.

· Danielle Castagnola will teach English.

· Perla Konig will be one of our education specialists.

· Allison Mayville will teach English.

· Michael McVeigh will teach Spanish.

· Jeff Russell will be our theater/tech theater teacher.

· CJ Santimaw is our new NJROTC instructor.

· Brandi McCrystal is our new campus supervision aide.

I would also like to welcome two new principals to the Henry community and who will lead the following schools:

· Barbara Waller – Hearst Elementary