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Welcome to our website for the 2018-2019 school year. Our site has up to date PMHS news, events, and other school programs and activities

This year, PMHS teachers and administrators will continue working towards authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Middle Years Programme in grades 9 and 10. Teachers will be meeting in their subject-area departments to develop engaging, inquiry-based classroom experiences that are hands-on, student-centered, authentic, and reflective of developments in New York State Standards. We will also be working together to integrate 10 attributes of the "IB Learner Profile" (Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced, Reflective) into teachers' and students' daily practice.

 We will also offer several new courses this year including Mandarin Chinese III, Applied Statistics, Calculus, Transitional Algebra, AP Computer Science, Language, Instruction and Coding. Our teachers were busy this past summer developing the curriculum for these new courses.

New this year is our athletic opt-out policy for juniors and seniors. During the 2016–2017 school year a committee of parents, students, teachers and administrators explored our current practice of allowing 12th graders to opt out of Physical Education classes . After a thorough review of the New York State Requirements for Physical Education as well as the Pelham Physical Education Curriculum, the committee agreed to the following, effective during 2017–2018 school year.

Students in 11th and 12th grades are eligible to optout of physical education classes under these guidelines:

  • Must actively play a Varsity sport recognized by the Pelham Public School District.
  • Must complete and submit the Athletic Option form. A new form must be completed for each athletic season. The form must be turned in by the assigned date determined by the Athletic Department.  Late forms will not be accepted.
  • Must pass all five parts of the national physical fitness test.
  • Must maintain proper attendance. After the third unexcused absence, the athlete must return to their scheduled physical education class. Unexcused absences will include practices and games.
  • For 11th graders to be eligible, they must have a full schedule of classes with no study halls assigned. Lunch must be the only free period on their schedule and they will be assigned to a study hall in lieu of physical education class.

I encourage you to contact me (Jclark@pelhamschools.org) any time for additional information on our website, courses, communications options or activities at our school.

Sincerely,

Jeannine Clark

  • Nicholas Milanese and Henry Morjikian are shown holding their plaques for the Anthony Senerchia Memorial Service Award with Nick Senerchia and Jeanette Senerchia

    The 2018 PMHS Senior Awards were presented on June 6. Thank you to all who presented the many awards and scholarships and congrats to the Class of 2018! Please see the entire list of award winners and view more photos from the event.

  • WISE Individualized Senior Experience Congratulations to our four seniors who completed the WISE Program. Students in the program explore a topic of personal interest while working with an adult mentor and receiving school credit. Brianna Klein interned in early childhood education at the Pelham Children’s Center. Deena Kouroupas interned in Financial Studies at Iona College’s Hagen School of Business. Tori Nappi researched and implemented makerspace education at Colonial School, Prospect Hill School, and PMHS. Angelina Rosa interned in marketing at Estee Lauder. 1st Photo: Dr. Champ, Superintendent of Schools, Tori Nappi, WISE student and her PMHS mentor, Jason Lindley 2nd Photo: Brianna Klein, Wise student and her PMHS mentor, Kristin Cerret0

    WISE Individualized Senior Experience

    Congratulations to our four seniors who completed the WISE Program.  Students in the program explore a topic of personal interest while working with an adult mentor and receiving school credit.

    Brianna Klein interned in early childhood education at  the Pelham Children’s Center.  Deena Kouroupas interned in Financial Studies at Iona College’s Hagen School of Business.  Tori Nappi researched and implemented makerspace education at Colonial School, Prospect Hill School, and PMHS.  Angelina Rosa interned in marketing at Estee Lauder.

    1st Photo: Dr. Champ, Superintendent of Schools, Tori Nappi, WISE student and her PMHS mentor, Jason Lindley

    2nd Photo: Brianna Klein, Wise student and her PMHS mentor, Kristin Cerreto

  • WISE Individualized Senior Experience Congratulations to our four seniors who completed the WISE Program. Students in the program explore a topic of personal interest while working with an adult mentor and receiving school credit. Brianna Klein interned in early childhood education at the Pelham Children’s Center. Deena Kouroupas interned in Financial Studies at Iona College’s Hagen School of Business. Tori Nappi researched and implemented makerspace education at Colonial School, Prospect Hill School, and PMHS. Angelina Rosa interned in marketing at Estee Lauder. 1st Photo: Dr. Champ, Superintendent of Schools, Tori Nappi, WISE student and her PMHS mentor, Jason Lindley 2nd Photo: Brianna Klein, Wise student and her PMHS mentor, Kristin Cerret0

    WISE Individualized Senior Experience

    Congratulations to our four seniors who completed the WISE Program.  Students in the program explore a topic of personal interest while working with an adult mentor and receiving school credit.

    Brianna Klein interned in early childhood education at  the Pelham Children’s Center.  Deena Kouroupas interned in Financial Studies at Iona College’s Hagen School of Business.  Tori Nappi researched and implemented makerspace education at Colonial School, Prospect Hill School, and PMHS.  Angelina Rosa interned in marketing at Estee Lauder.

    1st Photo: Dr. Champ, Superintendent of Schools, Tori Nappi, WISE student and her PMHS mentor, Jason Lindley

    2nd Photo: Brianna Klein, Wise student and her PMHS mentor, Kristin Cerreto

  • Five of the PMHS Science Research students are shown at the event.

    The results of countless hours of hard work and many late nights were on full display May 29 at the annual Science Research Symposium held in the Middle School gym. At the event, science research students showcased their work and the soon-to-graduate seniors presented their findings to the attendees on topics such as Predicting the Impact of Future Regulations on Hydraulic Fracturing in the USA, Racial Friendship Networks as a Social Cue in Interracial Interaction, Attitudes towards Hepatitis B in West African Immigrant Communities, and The Effects of Native and Invasive Leaf Litter on the Water Quality of a Mesotrophic Lake, among many others. For the first time this year, members of the Pelham Middle School STEAM Research Club also participated in the event, showcasing their projects alongside the high school students.

    Please read more and see additional photos from the symposium!

  • Three photos showing each award winner during the performance of Hello Dolly!

    Bravo! Three of the cast members from the PMHS Sock n’ Buskin’s performance of Hello, Dolly! were selected as one of the top 50 performers in the Greater New York Area (25 nominees for Best Actress and 25 nominees for Best Actor).

    Congratulations to Best Actor nominee Sam Rodd as Cornelius Hackl, Best Actress nominee Maggie Solimine as Irene Molloy and Best Actress nominee Athena Woodfin as Dolly Gallagher Levi.

    The three students performed on May 19 for a panel of industry judges in Manhattan in hopes to advance to the National High School Musical Theatre "Jimmy" Awards in June on Broadway.

  • Members of the PMHS Chamber Chorus are shown with one student holding the award certificate.

    Congratulations to the PMHS CHamber Chorus and Director Maria Abeshouse on receiving a Gold with Distinction Level V, the highest possible honor, at the NYSSMA Majors Festival at Fox Lane Middle School. View more photos from the Spring Chorus Concert, held on May 23.

  • Students crouch and stand around a dugout hole in the grass while taking notes.

    Seniors in Mrs. Irene Gruber's SUNY Forensic Science class spent the day identifying staged remains from prior crimes as part of their assessment in crime scene investigations. Additionally this year, PMHS senior Sarah Guido arranged for K9 Lexy, a female Czech Shepherd, certified in narcotic and cadaver detection, tracking, handler protection, building & article search to visit with the group. K9 Lexy works with Trooper Meredith Govoni from the Troop K-K9 Unit of the New York State Police.

    Please view more photos from the dig!

  • A collage showing three photos of the National English/Rho Kappa Social Studies inductees separated by group.

    On Wednesday, April 25, more than 70 students were inducted into the English and Social Studies Honor Societies. Specifically, 20 were inducted into the National English Honor Society, four were inducted into the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and 49 were inducted into both. Read more and see the names of the inductees.

  • May students of the month
  • Michael Salama has won the 2018 Junior Study Abroad Scholarship for his achievement on the National Spanish Examination and for his excellent skills in the Spanish language. In July, Michael will be traveling to Spain with the other 23 winners to study Spanish language and culture at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Congratulations to student Michael Salama and his Spanish teachers, Valerie Lakestream and Anna Brown.

    Michael Salama has won the 2018 Junior Study Abroad Scholarship for his achievement on the National Spanish Examination and for his excellent skills in the Spanish language.  In July, Michael will be traveling to Spain with the other 23 winners to study Spanish language and culture at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Congratulations to student Michael Salama and his Spanish teachers, Valerie Lakestream and Anna Brown.  

  • On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction. Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers. A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

    On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction.  Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers.  A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

  • On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction. Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers. A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

    On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction.  Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers.  A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

  • On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction. Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers. A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

    On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction.  Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers.  A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

  • On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction. Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers. A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

    On Thursday, April 12th, the World Language Department held its twelfth Honor Society Induction.  Congratulations to our wonderful inductees, their parents and teachers.  A total of 96 outstanding students were inducted during this joyous event!

  • Mrs. Cami O'Brien (pictured) and Mrs. Courtney Kiessling Co-Advisers to the PMHS literary magazine, Door presented its open mic event through the annual Poetry Cafe in early April. Students in English classes participated by reading their own poetry or choosing poems from their favorite authors. Emily Xue and Madeline Bryce the student Co-Editors facilitated and assisted with the day's events.

    Mrs. Cami O'Brien (pictured) and Mrs. Courtney Kiessling  Co-Advisers to the PMHS literary magazine, Door presented its open mic event through the annual Poetry Cafe in early April. Students in English classes participated by reading their own poetry or choosing poems from their favorite authors. Emily Xue and Madeline  Bryce  the  student Co-Editors  facilitated and assisted with the day's events.

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District Announcements

  • Important Information Regarding Food Service

    Dear Parents/Guardians,

    Food Service information for the 2018-19 school year was sent via email on August 8, 2018. This information, including applications for free and reduced lunch, Nutrikids accounts, meal pricing, and the USDA non-disclosure agreement is available on the District’s Food Services page.

    If you would like this information sent to you in hard copy, please contact the Business Office by calling 914-738-9140 or your child’s school.

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  • Board of Education Meeting - Monday, August 13

    The Board of Education of the Pelham Public Schools will meet at 7 pm on Monday, August 13, 2018 to continue interviews with prospective candidates for appointment to two open seats on the Board of Education.The meeting will be held in the Pelham Memorial High School Library, room 105E, located at 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803.
     
    It is not anticipated that the Board will take any action at this meeting.

    The full agenda will be available for viewing 24 hours before the meeting.
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  • Trouble contacting teachers/ staff? Please read

    Dear Parents,
     
    A recent technology systems upgrade resulted in the resetting of all Pelham Public Schools faculty's email passwords. Because of this, some teachers and staff who are not working over the summer may not yet have access to their school email accounts. If you are having difficulty reaching a teacher or staff member, please call your school or the District office. Please know that our technology department is actively working to resolve this issue.
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  • Board Appoints Susan Lockhart and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Asst. Superintendent, MS Asst. Principal

    We are pleased to announce the appointments of Susan Lockhart as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Sean Llewellyn as Interim Assistant Principal of Pelham Middle School.

    Please read Dr. Champ's letter announcing their appointments and join us in welcoming them into their respective new roles!

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  • Lynn Sabia to be Appointed Middle School Principal

    Lynn Sabia, currently the assistant principal of Pelham Middle School, is expected to be appointed principal at the Board of Education's meeting at 8:15 pm on Wednesday, June 20. Please read Dr. Champ's announcement for more information. 

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  • School Budget, Bond and BOE Election Results

    Budget/Bond/BOE Election Results:
     
    Budget Proposition Passes: Yes-1723; No-550
    Bond Proposition 1 Passes: Yes-1584; No-698
    Bond Proposition 2 Passes: Yes-1412; No-848
     
    Jessica Young (1682 votes) and Eileen Miller (1522 votes) were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education
     
    Thank you voters!
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  • Bond Referendum Set for Tuesday, May 15

    Eligible Pelham voters may vote on a two-proposition bond proposal to fund facilities/infrastructure projects and athletic facilities/fields upgrades on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Visit the District's updated bond page to learn more about the proposal.

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  • A note from Dr. Champ about the Tragedy in Florida

    Dear Pelham Parents, Staff and Community Members,

    I am writing you with a heavy heart over the tragedy that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida yesterday. For all of us – parents, students, teachers, and staff – violence in a school, especially the loss of innocent lives, hits far too close to home.

    During this time when media attention is heightened around this most recent school shooting, it is especially important that we help our children make sense of this disturbing act of violence. Please know that our school counselors, psychologists, administrators and principals are all available to support our students and staff. We encourage you to reach out and ask for support.

    The safety of our students and staff is something that I take extremely seriously and something that our staff thinks about on a daily basis. Each instance of school violence gives us pause as we think about how we improve the safety of our buildings and facilities.

    Over the course of today and tomorrow, our middle school and high school administrators and support staff will be meeting with students to review our safety protocols and remind students of the resources available to help support them emotionally.   

    In the coming days and weeks, our elementary principals will review our building protocols with our staff and parents and remind them of the importance of following our safety procedures. As always, our staff is available to address any students’ concerns in a developmentally appropriate way.

    Our District safety and security committee will also meet shortly to review our procedures and discuss ways to make improvements, as necessary.

    Each year we practice a variety of drills, such as lock downs and lock outs, to help us prepare for a day that we pray will never come. Over the past several years, each of our campuses have been equipped with enhanced security features to control who is entering and leaving our buildings at all times and notify those outside of the buildings when an emergency situation is occurring. Our security and facilities team and our administration maintains a close working relationship with our police and fire chiefs in each village and they too practice and prepare for emergency responses routinely and seriously. Together, we strive to make sure our efforts are efficient and coordinated in the event of any emergency.

    Preparation is key to ensuring that our schools are safe and welcoming places for our students and staff. The social-emotional wellness of our students is a core tenet of educational system and that will always be the best preventative measure we can take. We also must be persistent in ensuring that potentially dangerous and violent situations are known before they become tragedies. It sounds simple, but please, if you see something, say something. We will investigate, and we will work to make sure our students are safe – it is our most important function as a school system.

    Finally, the Employee Assistance Program has produced a helpful guide with tips on dealing with the trauma from the tragedy. Click here to review this document.

    Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Please keep the families of Parkland, Florida in your hearts and minds and thank you for your continued support.

    Respectfully,

    Dr. Cheryl Champ, Ed. D.
    Superintendent of Schools

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  • John Condon Appointed Director of Facilities

    The Pelham Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of John P. Condon as Director of Facilities effective February 26, 2018. Mr. Condon will take over the position from current Director Anthony Mandile, who is retiring on February 28. Please read more about this announcement.

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  • Transportation to Out-of-District Schools due by April 2

    Please note that parents requesting transportation to out-of-district schools for the 2018-19 school year MUST complete and send in the Request Form before April 2, 2018 (this is a one-day extension due to the Easter holiday.

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  • Principally Speaking

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  • Health Letters and Forms for rising 9th, 11th and 12th graders

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  • Fall Sports Starting Dates

     
    August 1
    Football 
    Cheer leading
     
    August 20
    Boys and Girls Soccer
    Girls Volleyball
    Girls Field Hockey
    Boys and Girls Cross Country
    Girls Swimming
    Girls Tennis
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  • Class of 2019 Senior Portraits

    Students have been sent home a postcard with a confirmation code for their Senior Portrait photos.
    Please log on to www.photoappointment.com to confirm your appointment!
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  • Chromebook Collection

    ALL STUDENT'S CHROMEBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED
     
    ALL STUDENTS MUST RETURN THEIR CHROMEBOOKS PRIOR TO JUNE 22ND.  IF YOU ARE NOT USING YOUR CHROMEBOOK TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS, YOU MAY RETURN IT NOW.   PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE 
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  • World Language National Exam Awards


    FRENCH

    Level 2A

    Gold: Vikram Jallepalli

    Silver: Laney Bagwell, Lila Caminiti, Jackson Sylver, Zoe Winburn

    Bronze: Daniela Christian

    Honorable Mention: Jack Dougherty, Nathaniel Hetzer, Margot Philips, Margot Wies

     

    Level 2C -Native Speakers

    Gold: Ethan Bletz, Andrey Dermendhziev

     

    Level 3A:

    Silver: Lukas Glist, Emily Nakayama

    Bronze: Sophie Xu

    Honorable Mention: Grace Anderson, Jessica Cunha, Guy Eustace, Lucas Fredbeck, Siobhan Sadler

     

    Level 4A:

    Bronze: Benjamin Glickman

    Honorable Mention: Julien Evans, Alex Walker

     

    Level 4C- Native Speakers

    Gold: Matyas Spunberg

    Honorable Mention: Stephan Akichy

     

    Level 5C- Native Speaker

    Silver: Julian Navarro

     

    26 PMHS students won awards on Le Grand Concours 2018

    ITALIAN

    Level 1B:

    Honorable Mention:  Pallavy Franco

    Level: 2A

    Bronze: Matthew Cannella, Caroline Veteri

    Honorable Mention: Lucy Edmunds, Allison Feldman, Andrew Graciano, Daniela Letizia, Nell Plunkett, Caroline Spana, Andrew Terraciano, Giovanna Vitale



    Level 3 A:

    Bronze:  Justin O’Beirne

    Honorable Mention:  Claudia Scampoli, Joshua Timmermans,Cassie Ventura

     

    Level 4b:

    Honorable Mention: Rafael DaCruz



    16 PMHS students won national awards on the National Italian Exam!



    LATIN

    Level: Latin II

    Magna Cum Laude…………………...Collins Mbonu

    Cum Laude…………………………….Katherine D’Adamo, Roger Geaniton

     

    Level: Latin III

    Silver Maxima Cum Laude…………...Arthur O’Sullivan

    Cum Laude…………………………….Grace Liberatore, Piers Upton

     

    Level: Latin IV Poetry

    Silver Maxima Cum Laude…………...Elise Aronson
    Magna Cum Laude…………………....Rachel Brewer

    Cum Laude…………………………….Siobhan Joyce-Farley

     

    TOTAL

    9 PMHS students won national awards on the National Latin Exam!



    SPANISH

    Level: 2

    Honor……………….. Connor Fleming, Stephanie Gristina, Calvin Hoeh, Steven Munn, Vanessa Rosado, Marlen Singh, Aiden Levy, Carolyn Moyle, Nicolas Franchini, Isabella Gouveia

     

    Bronce……………… Emma Almo, Brett Bober, Lucia Lavalle, Sara Almo

     

    Plata………………… Andrea Rodriguez Arcila

     

    Level 3

    Honor………………. Julia O’Neil, Kristina Pompilio, Morgan Sample, Anna Shampanier-Bowen,

                                    Helen Meyerson, Stephanie Munn, Elizabeth Potocki, Juliana Prisco

     

    Bronce…………………….... Matyas Spunberg

    Plata………………………… Lance Brady, Vedika Basavatia, Asher Lal,

     

    Level4

    Honor ………………………. Daniel Bernstein, Gabriella Bhiro, Liam Ronan, Elizabeth Walters,

                                                Julia Figueiredo, Camilla O’Keefe and Joseph Silva

     

    Bronce……………………… Luca Rivera, Isabel Kenny

     

    Plata………………………… James Hupprich

     

    Oro………………………….. Michael Salama

     

    Level 5

    Honor…………….. Pamela Pennetta, Steven Torres

     

    TOTAL

    40 PMHS students won national awards on the National Spanish Exam!!

     

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  • Summer Reading List

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  • The Pel Mel is Now Online

    Access the Pel Mel here!

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