Congratulations to Poteet's Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Whitney Seifert is our Valedictorian. She plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Dominic Joseph is our Salutatorian, and he plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas in the Fall. We are very proud of both these individuals.

PHS Senior Receives Scholarship to West Point

Senior Darron Sandifer has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

A representative from Congressman Jeb Hensarling's office, Margaret Smith, and Retired Lt. Col. Jerry Dittman representing West Point were present in Thursday evening's award ceremony to present the appointment to Darron.

Dr. John Howe, Recipient of MIT Award

Poteet teacher, Dr. John Howe, received the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Inspirational Teacher Award in Thursday night's program. This year, the MIT Inspirational Teacher award was given to only 33 teachers world-wide out of thousands of nominees. Dr. Howe was nominated by a former PHS student, Willy Vasquez.

Here is the letter Willy Vasquez wrote to nominate Dr. Howe:

"As I've said time and time again, to my parents, friends, and all who ask, if it were not for Dr. Howe, I would not be here at MIT right now. Thank you Dr. Howe, for all the advice you have given me, all the times you stayed after school to tutor me, and all the passion you put into the topics you taught. I hope one day, after I do all my awesome stuff just as you did, to be an educator as great as you are. If I can inspire as many people as you have, my life would be more than successful. With all you have given me, I hope this award will cover a fraction as repayment. Never lose the care and always remember, that we are more than thankful for everything you do for us. Thank you Dr. Howe."

Attention Parents of 9th graders

Ninth Grade Acceleration - Each High School will provide instruction for first time freshman who did not pass one or more EOC (STAAR) exams. The Program will be June 11 - July 3. EOC testing begins the week of July 9. Acceleration is MANDATORY!
 
If a current 9th grade student passes an EOC exam but does not receive credit for the course, the student will be enrolled in an advisory class in the fall. This class will provide the opportunity for the students to regain credit and will take the place of an elective.

Freshmen who need to be accelerated will attend classes from June 11 through July 3 at PHS. All freshmen who are receiving acceleration will be notified in their 1A class on Tuesday, May 29th. Students will retest on the following days:

July 9 – English I Writing --- English III Writing
July 10 – English I Reading --- English III Reading
July 11 – English II Writing --- World Geography --- World History --- U.S. History
July 12 – English II Reading --- Algebra I --- Geometry --- Algebra II
July 13 – Biology --- Chemistry --- Physics

Looking for Summer Assignments?

All summer assignments can be found under the Departments tab.

Get Your Yearbook!

Yearbooks will be available for sale and pick up during all lunches beginning Monday, May 14th. Price is $60.

PIT Camp 2012
PIT Camp - Friday, August 17th - is a one-day, orientation camp for our incoming Freshmen. PIT Camp is also open to transfer students new to PHS; however, please keep in mind that all material is geared to the freshmen. Registration begins at 11:00 am in the Commons. We request that students show up on time. Lunch is served at approximately 11:30, once all students have been registered. Students are released at 4:00 pm to go home.

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PIT Crew 2012

Visit the Pit Crew information and complete the online Google from prior to Monday, August 13th.