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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
THE GOLD STANDARD!
A school-based enterprise (SBE) is an entrepreneurial operation in a school setting that provides goods and services to meet the needs of the market. SBEs are managed and operated by students as hands-on learning laboratories that integrate National Curriculum Standards in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.
DECA advisors have utilized this effective educational tool for over four decades to provide their students with realistic and practical learning experiences that reinforce classroom instruction, enhance 21st Century skill development, and prepare students for college and careers.
Each year the Shark Shack employees develop a written event for DECA. They must complete various standards in a written document, submit to national DECA and are scored based on the criteria. If they complete this rigorous event, they earn a national Gold Certification. This year our Shark Shack employees (students) did it again. We have gained our Gold Re-Certification.
SHARKS: CLICK BUTTON TO SUBMIT COURSE CHANGE OR PETITION FORMS TO THE STUDENT COUNSELORS. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE VISIT THE STUDENT COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
PVHS PTO
UPDATED February 12, 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
CLASS OF 2026
Paladino Business / STEM 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 SENIORS
BULLETIN BOARD
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.
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.
THE PVHS TIBURON
The PVHS Tiburon
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