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Highschooler of the Month: Hannah Justice!
Congratulations go to our outstanding student of the month, Hannah Justice! Hannah is 17 years old and in 11th grade. She is known by her teachers as having a great attitude and work ethic. Hannah decided to come to PVA because she wanted a school to put her “back on track with lots of opportunities…
Tips to Starting a Successful School Year
As summer comes to an end, it is time for students to begin thinking about how to go about managing their school work. There are many ways to plan ahead in the beginning of the school year, so that it isn’t hard to keep up with the work once the year fully starts. Get in…
PVA goes to Penn State Abington
On November 18, 2015, PVA high school students had their second trip of the month. This time, we paid a visit outside of Philadelphia, into Abington… can anyone guess where?? Penn State Abington! It is one of Pennsylvania State University many campuses! This trip also felt like a physical education trip because Penn State Abington…
PVA goes to… Temple University! #TUMade
On November 2, 2015 PVA high school students had the opportunity to visit another one of our neighborhood colleges, Temple University! The tour guide showed us around campus and she gave us a history of Temple University. Did you know the founder and founder’s wife is buried on campus?! Cool beans. Comment down below what…
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
Goodbye, Au revior, Adios, Auf Wiedersehen, etc. those are the words I say to one of the most interesting, inspiring, and eventful 4 years of my life. These 4 years in high school are the years that molded me into the man I am today and I will be forever thankful for that. When I first started high…
Dear Students: Senior Mixer!
I had the great opportunity to participating in organizing a Senior Mixer requested by the 2015 graduating class. Since we will be graduating soon, the Student Council felt that it was important to arrange an event that will allow us to interact with those we are learning alongside. Though I was a little nervous, I…
Student of the Month — Nicole Ferrante
Congratulations to Nicole Ferrante for being named PVA’s Student of the Month for May! Nicole is just finishing up the 7th grade here at PVA. She is 13 years old and her birthday is coming up– July 5th! Her favorite subject in school is Language Arts, and outside of school really enjoys playing soccer with…
PVA Weekly Update — May 19
The end of the year brings in some exciting events! The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held Monday, June 2 and the 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony will be Thursday, June 12. Both of these events are invitation only. Check your emails for more information. Mark your calendar for Asset Return! You must return your…