Testing continues tomorrow. 9th graders (and some select 10th graders – Alg 1B students) will be taking math testing. 11th grade students will be taking science testing. You will need your charged chromebook, your charger, headphones and your student ID. All AM Polytech 12th grade students report as usual. First period starts at 10:19.
Spectrum Club Meeting TODAY , 5/17 L1 Room 331
. TODAY – there is a German Club Meeting in Room 255 at 2:30 pm.
Juniors – be sure to check your email with regards to signing up for an appointment for your 2024 Senior Portraits. Normandy will be here May 19 through June 6
“There will be a mandatory pre-season girls tennis meeting TOMORROW at 2:30 in room 322. All girls interested in trying out in the fall should be in attendance. Please reach out to Coach Collins or Coach Franz with any questions.”
The girls’ volleyball preseason meeting will be held TOMORROW at 2:30 in room 331. Please email Coach Huizenga if you can’t make it.
The 2023 yearbooks are in. Here are the pertinent details:
Distribution will take place in the school store (in the new cafe on the elevator side) – see the window. Seniors – you have a chance to get your yearbooks slightly earlier – tomorrow, Thursday, May 18, after school from 2:30 – 3:00. Yearbook distribution for all students will take place during L1 & L2 periods Friday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 24. For those that ordered yearbooks, please have your ID available at the time of pickup. There are a lot of people and it is much easier than trying to hear all the names. For those that didn’t order a yearbook but would like to purchase one – they are available on a first come, first served basis for $100. Cash or check (made out to VHS Student Activities) will be accepted.
There will be an information meeting about summer and fall for Girl’s Soccer on Friday
May, 19th directly after school in room 247. All returning members are required to attend,
anybody regardless of experience that is interested in coming out in the fall should
attend as well. If you have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Kirkpatrick.
VHS is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, May 23 from 7:45 – 3:15 in the back gym. 16 year olds are able to donate with a parent permission form. All 17 and 18 year olds are eligible to donate on their own. Please check your email for the link to register for an appointment.
There will be a boys’ soccer pre-season informational meeting at 2:30pm on Wednesday, May 31st in room 250 (driver’s education classroom). Details for the upcoming summer schedule as well as the fall season will be discussed. If a student cannot attend due to other commitments, they should contact Coach Barbieri as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Kavya Ajjarapu for finishing 2nd in the State Girls Golf Championships . There were over 80 players competing. Her final score was just 1 stroke of the first place finisher, Her performance was one of the best in Voorhees Athletics!
Here are the highlights from the HWS Championships last night at Vernon:
Emma Pettegrove – 1st Place in the 800m
Charlotte Scaturo – 2nd Place in the 400 Hurdles
Girls 4×400 Team (Lucy D’Alessarndro, Charlotte Scaturo, Emma Pettegrove, Rylan Brennan) – 3rd Place
Medalists:
Lucy D’Alessandro – 4th in 400m
Julianna Memoli – 5th in 100 Hurdles
Charlotte Scaturo – 6th in 100 Hurdles
Abby Sell – 4th in Long Jump
Rylan Brennan – 5th in 800m
JJ Dooley – 4th in High Jump
Did you know that research has shown a strong link between social media and teen mental health issues? This is why it’s important to take a break from your screen! Go for a walk, listen to music, color or spend some quality time with your family instead.
Don’t forget about our Wellness Fair this Friday and be on the lookout for Ms. Lanzilotta’s sign-up for the Yoga and Meditation classes!
