Parents, please give staff 24 – 48 hours to respond to emails or phone calls.  If you have not received an email or a call back, please call the front office for further assistance.

PAPA remains committed to the safety and well-being of all of our students. This includes the protection of student educational records, FERPA. We will never allow unscheduled guests to come to campus or pull out any student without explicit permission from the parent/guardian. Thank you for bringing your ID when you pick up your child early.

Possession or distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid containers, alcohol, mood-altering substances, and illicit drugs in school buildings, school premises, and away from school grounds at school-sponsored activities is prohibited for all. This includes students, staff, and families.

Please remember to drive slowly and obey all speed limits around the school, especially during drop-off and pick-up times. Even if you are running late, safety comes first—there is no need to speed.  Additionally, please be mindful not to block neighborhood driveways when parking or waiting. Let’s work together to keep our school community safe and respectful.  Thank you for your cooperation!

We will be enjoying lunch outside and soaking up some vitamin D! After you eat, get your blood flowing by walking, throwing a football, shooting baskets, or even dancing.  Remember, whenever the temperature is above 40°F, we’ll be eating lunch outside. Dress accordingly and make the most of the fresh air!

PJHS invites you to squeeze the day with our lemonade sale every Friday after 7th and 8th period near the west parking lot! Each cup is only $1  and includes your choice of flavors and fruits to make it extra special.

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is—May 5–9!

Each day, our dedicated teachers and staff work hard to support and care for our PAPA students.  Please take a moment to think about how you might show your appreciation. A kind note, a thoughtful gesture, or a simple “thank you” can go a long way and truly make a difference.

Hey Class of 2025!

Mark your calendars—Senior Sunset is happening on May 5th at 6 PM!

Tickets are just $5, and that includes food and drinks. We’ll be watching a movie, playing games, and spending one of our last evenings together as a class.  Don’t miss this chance to make some final memories with your classmates. See you there!

On Wednesday, May 7th, we have an early dismissal- High school will be released at 1:45 and middle school at 2 pm.

There is no 8th-period class on Thursday, May 8th, to accommodate Graduation. School dismissal for all is at 3:18 pm.  We will release high school students at 3:10 and middle school students at 3:18.

Chromebook Return and Fee Notice

Students are responsible for the Chromebook and charger assigned to them at the beginning of the school year. Each Chromebook was labeled with a unique barcode ID, and students are accountable for returning the exact device and charger.

Please note the following fees that will be assessed for lost or damaged items:

Chromebook replacement: $200

Chromebook repair: $50

Charger replacement (missing or damaged): $20

Chromebook and charger return is scheduled for May 14th.

At that time, any applicable fees will be invoiced, and families will be contacted via email.

All payments are due by May 23rd and can be made online or through the business office.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Reminder to 8th graders who have received a PA-Party ticket, be sure to complete your assignments and turn in your form to the front office on or before Friday.

If you are taking summer school classes and you need to check out your Chromebook for the summer. You will need to turn in this summer’s Chromebook permission form to the front office. Here is the form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RRqW-dU4DKu9IM7NsnJPnJk4sgHe08TXGZQUbPaMkCo/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome to the last two weeks of school. Every day is critical for attendance and learning. Teachers are busy collecting end-of-year data on student progress. It is essential that students and parents follow our final exam schedule to ensure correct final grade entry and credit analysis. Here is a copy for your reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3riCbbr30TPDuxfFQ0jikOYCSctK0-07seGw2aXnUE/edit?usp=sharing

Students may not be released for summer until all grades are verified, all material collected, including Chromebooks, and all fees paid. Payments can be made on the school website and here: https://www.paparts.org/make-a-payment-here/   Be sure to include your child’s name and what the payment is for in the comment section.

5•7•10 RULE 

● Five unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated five unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to discuss the unexcused absences. A plan to improve attendance will be developed and implemented.

● Seven unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated seven unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a second meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to review the attendance plan and discuss the impact of truancy on the future of the child. At this time, the child may enter into an attendance contract requiring him or her to attend school regularly, or other consequences may be applied (i.e., removal from PAPA to attend the child’s home school in the case of transportation issues).

● Ten unexcused absences: If a student has accumulated an equivalent of ten or more unexcused absences within a school year, the parent shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail that the student is habitually truant and is not in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance School Law. At that time, the student shall be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy.

Being Present Matters!