Mr. Albright provides information about taxidermy, airbrush painting, and fish classifications to a Painting class.

High school student Kyra Delucia (far right) participated in the Winter Classic Tumbling and Trampoline Meet in Michigan this past weekend. Here, she finished 1st in tumbling and 3rd in double-mini.

CONGRATULATIONS KYRA!

Members of Illustrator's Club paint windows downtown in preparation for the Mardi Gras celebration happening amongst various businesses in downtown Philipsburg.

11th grade Chemistry class doing Metals vs Non-metal Lab to identify which compounds are malleable, conductive and reactive with acid.

Students decorated Jared Box lids to cheer up children when they are in the hospital or come in for surgery.

9th graders continue their recycling campaign by emptying paper, bottles, cans and cardboard weekly to dumpster at high school.

24-25 Student Handbook

FRIDAY

March 21ST 2025

134TH Day of School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We do NOT have a school nurse today.  Please do NOT send students to the nurse unless it is an ABSOLUTE EMERGENCY.

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Levonick’s 3rd period Weight Training class should report to Room 226 today.

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March is Music in our Schools month.  Every day in March we will be sharing some Music Trivia.  Today’s fun fact-

Jazz allowed for modern dance to develop in America.

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Exciting News!   The library is continuing its celebration of Music in Schools Month with P-O talent.   Today, Robert Blair will be our featured vocalist during 1st lunch in the library.   Lizzy Haupt will be our featured vocalist during the 2nd lunch.   Bring your lunch over from the cafeteria and enjoy some great music!      Check the schedule outside the library for who’s appearing next!

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GUIDANCE**: **

Attention Seniors- Scholarship applications are now available in the Counseling Office.

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Gladys Tozier Scholarship:** The applicant must be a resident of Clearfield County.  Please see Mrs. Lancaste for additional application information.  Deadline is today.**

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David O’Connell Memorial Fund:** Applicants must be a member of a Fire Company or EMS organization that’s listed in the Guidance Office. All completed applications must be emailed no later than March 28, 2025.**

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Anna Woodside Scholarship:** Applicants must reside within Mid Penn Bank’s service area. Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States for the fall term of the 2025-2026 school year. Apply online through Mid Penn Bank’s website under scholarships. Deadline is March 31, 2025.**

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Life Fast Forward Scholarship:** Open to any graduating senior. More information on this can be found in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 7, 2025.**

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Janet McCracken Scholarship:** This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior who embodies the same spirit of service/volunteering as Janet, and will be pursuing a degree in Social Work. Deadline: April 7, 2025.**

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Clearfield County Counselors’ Association:** This scholarship will be presented to a student who is entering a helping profession- i.e., teaching, counseling, health care, etc. It will be given to a student from one of the member schools in the association. Deadline April 12, 2025.**

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POESP Scholarship:** To be eligible for this scholarship, applicant must be a relative of a current POESP member. Student must be a member of the Senior Class and accepted to further schooling after graduation. Applications and 200-word essay on plans after graduation are due by April 15, 2025.**

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Philipsburg KIWANIS Scholarship:**  This scholarship requires a completed application, an essay “What Community Service Means to Me”, and three letters of reference. Deadline April 28, 2025.**

Osceola Mills Veterans Organization**:  Applicants must be related to a current or past member of the military, past members of the military must have been honorably discharged. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a two-year or four-year program of post secondary study. Deadline May 15, 2025.**

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ATHLETICS**: **

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HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS** for today:  Softball at 4:30; Varsity Baseball at 4:30; JV Baseball at 4:30 in Osceola.**

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TODAY FOR LUNCH:**  The Bravo Bar on the left side of the cafeteria will be this week will be an Asian Noodle & Rice Bar. Possible choices of Lo Mein or Rice topped with Steamed Veggies, Pork, Chicken, or Beef.  Sauces may include Sweet & Sour, General Tso, Teriyaki, Peanut Butter Sauce, & Asian BBQ.  The right side of the cafeteria will be offering- Chicken Fajita Wrap, Black Beans and Rice, Fresh Tomatoes, and Fruit. **

Breakfast and lunch are free to all students. Please take a fruit or juice with your breakfast so that it is considered free. Also, at lunch take at least one or all three of the following a fruit, a juice and a veggie or you will be charged for your lunch. This is mandated by the government in order for it to be free.

Upcoming events-

Friday, March 21st- Blood Drive- 9:00-2:00- Gymnasium.

Saturday, March 29th- POFFC Float Stocking Trout Trip.

Friday, April 4th & Saturday, April 5th- POHS Drama presents “Matilda”- 7:00PM- Auditorium.

Sunday, April 6th- POHS Drama presents “Matilda”- 3:00PM- Auditorium.

Wednesday, April 9th- Friday, April 11th- PMEA All State @ Kalahari.

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