Please note: 3rd^d Quarter ends on April 11, 2008.

Report cards for Quarter 3 will be issued on April 15, 2008.

Have you ever tried playing tennis or high jumping in two feet of snow? Our spring sports teams may not have a choice if some of this snow doesn’t soon disappear. We’re not alone though. Most of the Lakes Region schools are in a similar situation with their fields and tracks not being accessible. Hopefully, we’ve seen the last snowfall of the season and the melting process will go more smoothly than last year. And although March Madness has come to an end, the April madness is just beginning. I’ve been receiving a lot of calls and getting a lot of emails inquiring about a graduation date. I keep telling everyone that graduation will happen in June, I just don’t know exactly when. Hopefully, within the next week or so, the School Board and I will solidify a date. In talking with the senior class, many of them expressed interest in holding graduation outdoors on a Friday night. Let’s hope that Mother Nature cooperates.

On the sports front, the PMHS Boys Basketball Team and the Spirit Squad both participated in post-season play. The Boys’ Team made it to the State Class-M Final-Four while the Spirit Squad participated in the New England Championships. Our Indoor Track Team also had a terrific winter season as many new school and individual records were set. (See below for more details.) Overall, our boys’ team placed 2^nd among Class M schools while our girls’ team placed 1^st. It was very exciting to watch and hear how well our teams did this winter. We’re all very proud of their accomplishments and hope that our spring athletes continue to find success this upcoming season.

There were several other successful events during the month of March. For instance, our F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Team competed at the annual BAE Systems National Competition in Manchester, NH. Although they didn’t win, they faired pretty well. You can check out “BOB” (the robot) at the Spring Concert/Academic Night as he’ll be on display to show-off some of his tricks. Another successful event was the C.O.O.L. group’s trip to Hilltop Fun Center in Somersworth in which 55 students got together after-school to play Laser Tag and other fun activities. You can check out some of the photographs on our Website and get more information on the C.O.O.L. group at Spring Concert/Academic Night.

As I referenced in last month’s newsletter, we had to reschedule several of our March events due to uncooperative weather; two of those events being our Academic Night and Spring Concert. As mentioned above we have decided to combine the two festivities into one fantastic evening on Thursday, April 10^th. Beginning at 6:00pm, our Music Department will show off their talents inside the auditorium as the PMHS Choruses and Band will perform for about an hour. Once that is finished, I’ll ask that you take the opportunity to walk around the school and visit the different areas where faculty and students will have their work on display. It will be a good opportunity for you to talk and mingle with our faculty and staff and see what your children have been working on this year. I hope you will join us for the evening as it means a lot to students when you take an interest in what’s going on at school.

As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at 875-8800 or at jfitzpatrick@pmhschool.com and don’t forget to check out the school’s Website at www.pmhschool.com for other important dates and notices.

Student Recognition

Academics

PMHS sent about 10 students to the 5^th Annual New Hampshire Science and Engineering Expo held at NHTI on March 13, 2008. Meagan DiVito won first place in the pharmacology/toxicology division with her project, “The Carcinogenicity of Radiofrequencies Emitted by Cellular Telephones.” Meagan’s project was also submitted in the Young Epidemiology Scholarship Program. She conducted the research for over a year and wrote a 25 page paper on the topic.

Kelsie Whitney’s project, “Energy Drinks – is it Worth the Boast?” was a finalist in the Behavioral Science division.

Shirley Ladd’s submission, “Addiction to Addiction: the Truth About Methadone,” was part of her Senior Project at PMHS and she received honorable mention.

Amelia Clark also received favorable comments with her project entitled, “To Eat or Not to Eat: the Breakfast Blood Sugar Battle.” Congratulations to all who participated in this science expo! You have represented PMHS well.

DAR Award

Congratulations to Kelsie Whitney who was awarded the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award!

Athletics

Cam Drouin was selected to the class “M” senior basketball team. Only 12 players from class “M” are selected for this team. Congratulations, Cam!

Ryan Hingston made First Team All State Class “M” Boys Basketball and Cam Drouin made Second Team All State Class “M” Boys Basketball. Congratulations!!

The PMHS indoor track team had a very good year. Numerous school records were set by both boys’ and girls’ teams. Chris Apkarian set a record in the 3000M, Isaac Fithian in the 600M and 1000M, and the boys’ 4 x 800M team. They finished second among Class M schools.

The girls’ team established many school records led by the girls 4 x 800M relay team (Amanda Pellowe, Megan Farrell, Meagan DiVito, and Brianna Tidd). Individual records were set by Amanda Pellowe in the 600M, Meagan DiVito in the 1500M and 3000M and Megan Farrell in the 1000M. As a team the girls finished first in Class M.

School Play

Under the direction of John Anderson, PMHS students will perform Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet on May 15-17, 2008. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the box office during performances.

Guidance News

SAT & ACT Test Dates

SAT Registration Late

Test Date Deadline Registration

May 3, 2008 Apr. 1, 2008 Apr. 10, 2008

Jun. 7, 2008 May 6, 2008 May 15, 2008

ACT Registration Late

Test Date Deadline Registration

Apr. 12, 2008 Mar. 7, 2008 Mar. 8-21, 2008

Jun. 14, 2008 May 9, 2008 May 10-23, 2008

Spring Concert & Academic Night

PMHS will hold its annual Spring Concert and Academic Night on the same night – Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The evening will feature an hour long concert with performances by the Select and Mixed Choruses and the Concert Band. After the concert, all are welcome to tour the school where there will be demonstrations of student work, club activities, art, and much much more. Please join us for an evening of recognizing our students’ hard work

Spring Blowout

On Thursday, April 17, 2008, there will be a rock band event from 7:00 – 10:00 pm in the Auditorium. The featured bands will be Human Flight Committee, How Near How Far, A Simple Complex, The Fate of Society, and In It to Win It. Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $6.00 at the door. Tickets will be sold at all lunches, or contact Mr. Gilpatrick.

Senior Spaghetti Supper

There will be a Spaghetti Supper sponsored by the PMHS Senior Class on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 5:00 – 8:30 pm. The menu will include salad, all you can eat pasta or lasagna, bread, beverage and dessert. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for senior citizens, students and children under 12 years old.

Spring Sports Schedule

Attached is the 2008 Tentative Spring Sports Schedule. Due to the snow that remains on the fields, we are anticipating some significant changes to the current schedule. Please check the school website (www.pmhschool.com - click Athletics) for the most up-to-date game schedules.

PMHS Calendar of Events April, 2008

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

PMHS School Board Meeting 6:30 pm

Library

PTSA Meeting

6:30 pm Library

Senior Spaghetti Supper 5:00 pm Cafeteria

Spring Concert/

Academic Night

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Quarter 3 Ends

Dance 6:00-10:00 pm Cafeteria

PMHS School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library

Spring Blowout 7:00 pm Auditorium

Spring Break

Spring Sports Schedule