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PVHS: Empowering Every Learner to Develop Good Character and to Achieve Success
UPCOMING DATES
February 10: Interims issued
February 13: Student Holiday/Teacher work day
February 16: Student and Teacher Holiday
UPCOMING FAMILY NIGHTS: APRIL 8
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Ivey Dionne
12th Grade
3D AP Art with Ms. Reyes
TRENDING
PVHS PTO
UPDATED February 5, 3026
HIGHLIGHTS ON CAMPUS
Jazzy Sharks!
PVHS Jazz Band earned straight superiors at MPA (highest rating possible by all 3 judges.)
Sharks on TV!
Ponte Vedra High School’s award-winning indoor percussion ensemble, Ponte Vedra Percussion (PVP), is a fully student-funded, high school ensemble. PVP medaled at the last three state championships, culminating in a Gold medal in 2025. This year they have set a goal to compete at the highest level at the WGI World Championships. Support their journey to Dayton, Ohio, and put St. Johns County on the national stage. PVP needs the help of community members, local businesses, and supporters of the arts to raise at least $25,000 to ensure that all members can participate without financial constraints. Indoor percussion, often referred to as percussion theater, is a competitive performing art that merges musical performance, marching, and theater. PVP teaches students vital life skills such as personal responsibility, time management, and teamwork, while fostering a deep appreciation for the arts. These students consistently excel not only in performance but also academically, with 99% enrolled in AP, honors, and/or dual enrollment courses. Visit their GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/ponte-vedr…) to make a monetary donation. Ponte Vedra High School Band Boosters is a non-profit organization – your donation is tax-deductible. Businesses interested in sponsorship should reach out to Julia Hightower via email: [email protected].
TESTING
CLUBS AT PVHS
VISIT THE CLUB PAGE FOR INFORMATION AND THE CLUB CALENDAR
CLASS OF 2026
Paladino Business Scholarship
The Paladino Business Scholarship, available to students in The Academy of International Business and Marketing, will be open for applications beginning January 5, 2026. Mr. & Mrs. Paladino will award two $3000.00 scholarships.
New for this year, Mr. & Mrs. Paladino are introducing The Paladino STEM Scholarship, in honor of Mr. Paladino’s parents, Dr. Albert Paladino, Scientist and Entrepreneur, and Dorothy Paladino, RN, and mother of four. These scholarships are open to any PVHS senior planning to major in a STEM focused degree including a focus in the health care fields. They will award two $3000.00 scholarships.
Both scholarships are merit based.
Application, deadline, and submission requirements are in the attached documents. Students may also access them through the senior Schoology page, their academy teacher or on the PVHS academy webpage.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMY SENIORS
BULLETIN BOARD
VOLUNTEER HOURS AVAILABLE
The Character Counts! 6K/3K Run/Walk is coming in early February, and we need high school volunteers to cheer for our runners.
Event: Character Counts! 6K/3K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
Location: Palencia Elementary School (PES), 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine, 32095
Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m.
Race Time: 9 a.m.
Completion Time: 10:30 a.m.
Prior to Race – Each student is to make a poster that supports and encourages the participants when they run/walk past. There are lots of fun ideas on the internet. Be creative, and be sure that the posters are in good taste – remember character counts! Do not worry about how “artsy” or perfect they are. Just have fun!
Day of Race – Students come to the volunteer table upon arrival at PES. At that time, they will be given further instructions regarding being transported to the area in which they will be volunteering. When the race begins, they will cheer on the walkers and runners like crazy! Having supporters along the race is a VERY important part of this event, and we are so proud of everyone on the course.
Completion of Race – Students will return to the school, go to the volunteer table, and receive their volunteer hours service sheet.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Support our Career Academy Internship Program
A key component of this program is providing students with meaningful summer internship experiences aligned to their academy focus. To participate in the internship program students must complete career readiness training, prepare a resume, and be interviewed and selected by the participating business partners. We are seeking the support of local businesses to help make these opportunities possible. Internship schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet your business needs, with a typical commitment of 20 hours per week for six weeks, as well as shorter options such as job shadowing. Internships may be unpaid or paid, and our team is happy to collaborate with you to design an experience that works for your organization while providing valuable real-world learning for students. Please see the attached flyer to learn more about the program, and feel free to reach out to Marisa Leonard, PVHS Career Specialist, or Ashley Wimpelberg, SJCSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator, with any questions.
REVOLUTION PREP
Our practice exams with Revolution Prep are quickly approaching! If your student hasn’t registered yet, this is a great opportunity to get real test-day practice and an instant, detailed score report. Every family also receives a complimentary 30-minute score review to help map out the best testing strategy.
Exam Details
Register Here: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/pvhs
Questions?
Christina Brownell | Call/Text: (904) 862-2663| [email protected]
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
PVHS INFORMATION
2025-2026 DRESS CODE POLICY
Parents requesting a refund from your students cafe account please use the following link.
https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/cafeteria-refunds/
For students remaining in the SJSD, all balances will carry over to the following year.
If you would like to move a balance between siblings, please email [email protected]
Per district policy, NO A La Carte purchases are allowed without funds in the account to cover them. A school lunch will be offered if the account does not have sufficient funds.
*You can use PayPams to pre load payments & set up low balance reminders on your students café account.
Payments can take up to 1-2 school days to upload. We do not accept PayPams phone receipts as proof of payment.
*If sending cash/checks please have your student bring to the café during breakfast, when we are not as busy.
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