SHARK BYTES
Empowering Every Learner to Develop Good Character and to Achieve Success
upcoming dates
October 2026
Wed 10/21 • PSAT for sophomores and opt-in juniors. High school students who are not participating in the PSAT may complete assigned work from home or at school on this day.
EARLY DISMISSAL FORM (DUE 10/20) MUST BE SIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO LEAVE AFTER PSAT
Report Cards Issued
Sat 10/17: Homecoming, PVHS Gym
Wed 10/28: Picture Makeup Day
Mon 11/2: Powder Puff Game @ 5:00
Thu 11/12: Interims Issued
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
CLUB CALENDAR
THE PSAT
Our Sophomores and opt-in Juniors will be participating in the PSAT on October 21, 2026.
To ensure an optimal testing environment, we will allow flexibility to students on this day. High school students who are not participating in the PSAT may complete assigned work from home or at school on this day.
CONGRATULATIONS
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
SEMI-FINALISTS
Ponte Vedra High School is proud to announce the names of the Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring. Go Sharks!
From Left to Right:
Patrick Neal
Aryaman Singh
Jackson Bohsali
Purva Bhide
Jack Feather
Bryce Brodski
Samuel Marty
CONGRATULATIONS
PVHS DEBATE TEAM!
Congratulationas to all of our speech and debate students that competed this weekend!
It was a full sweep at the FCDI Regional Tournament!! We had three students in attendance:
- Aarit Moolchandani earned 1st place in Extemporaneous Debate
- Carson Cowan earned 1st place in Impromptu Speaking
- Catherine Mitchell earned 2nd place in Impromptu Speaking
We also had four students competing at the Nova Titan Invitational in Davie, Florida. This is a highly competitive multi-day national qualifying tournament that offers bids to the prestigious Tournament of Champions.
Three of our debaters competed in Congressional Debate and all made it to the semi-final rounds! Congratulations to
- Sasha Yan
- Victoria Komaroff
- Miguel Komaroff
We also had one student compete in the speech category. Akshara Ramaswamy competed in Original Oratory. If you see Aki, congratulate her on her FIRST PLACE win!! Amazing!
CONGRATULATIONS
MS. PICKARD, TEACHER OF THE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS
MS. GARRARD, ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
US Marine Corps recognize Alex Fenney
This week, members of the local United States Marine Corps recruitment team visited Ponte Vedra High School. They recognized PVHS student Alex Fenney as the first in his graduating class to formally enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Dr. Asplen, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Oberkehr were present to honor Alex and his commitment to serve our country.
Class of 2027
CLUB FAIR 2027!
PVHS ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CHARACTER COUNTS RECOGNITION!
FAIRNESS
SJCSD Cell Phone Consequences
Digital ID Information
Counselors' Corner Newsletter
EVENTS, FLYERS AND MORE
BULLETIN BOARD
It is that time of year again. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, located on Roscoe Blvd, is holding its annual pumpkin patch from October 10th thru October 31st. They could use your help, especially on October 10th unloading the pumpkins. Hot dogs, snacks and drinks will be provided for the unloading. The church is offering community service hours for anyone who assists, triple hours on unloading day, double hours for helping during the patch, and triple hours for clean up. Please use the link below to sign up. On behalf of Lord of Life Lutheran Church….thank you! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
REVOLUTION PREP
Most students take a practice test and walk away with a number. Revolution Prep’s approach is different.
The Revolution Score Growth System starts with an improvement diagnostic — a full-length practice exam that mirrors the real test exactly: format, timing, and tools like the on-screen graphing calculator, digital notes, and answer elimination. But the session isn’t the product. The Score Report+ is.
Your student’s Score Report+
After each diagnostic practice exam, your student receives the Score Report+ — a precision analysis that shows exactly where skills break down, which concepts are close to mastery, and where focused effort will move the needle most. This isn’t a standard score printout. It’s a roadmap built around your student specifically.
For families who want to take it further, you can sit down with a Revolution Prep testing expert for a free 30-minute strategy session. Together you’ll understand:
Where your student can gain the most points, fastest
Whether the SAT or ACT is the better fit
When to test — and how to prepare from here
A high score isn’t the only goal. The right strategy is. The score report review session gives you both.
Practice Exam Details
SAT 101 Student Event: Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 7pm-8pm ET | live online**
Extended time or can’t make these dates? Self-proctored option available anytime here.
3 Steps
Register for the practice exam: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/pvhs
Take the practice exam.
Receive your Score Report+ — and if you’d like to go deeper, book a free 30-minute strategy session with a Revolution Prep testing expert.
Questions?
Christina Brownell | Call/Text: (904) 862-2663| [email protected]
Schedule a score report review directly: https://www.revolutionprep.com/christina-brownell
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