Latino Summit Scholarship

Attention Seniors: Did you attend the Latino Summit your freshman year? If the answer is "Yes!" There is a scholarship opportunity for you! Check out the link and APPLY to earn a chance of being awarded $1,000. Scholarship deadline is October 29th.
http://www.latinosummitnws.org/student.html

Intramural Badminton

Intramural Open Gym Badminton is in the East Gym 3:30-5:30 on October 23 and 3:30-5:30 on the South Shelf on October 24. Please sign up through Infinite Campus. If you have questions please see Coach West in Transition Services.

Palatine's Promise

Hey Pirates,
This year Lucnchapalooza features "Blessings in a Backpack" as our local fundraising initiative. Heres  some info about the awesome program that helps out many and stay tuned to see how you can be a part of it. https://youtu.be/5IhcM1f4YoU

Promise

Do you have a talent that you want share? Sing? Dance? Play the ukulele? Palatine's PROMISE will host Lunchapalooza in the student cafeteria during all lunch periods at the end of the month. Tryouts will be held after school in RM 165 on Thursday, October 18th. If you want to tryout, find the google form on the homeroom page or at tinyurl.com/lunchapalooza. Accepting all acts!

German Exchange

Please welcome the German Exchange Students here visiting Palatine from October 7th to October 21. Speaking of Germany. All students interested in travelling to Germany and Holland in June, 2019 should pick up a form outside the World Language Office. See Mr. Kuechenberg with any questions.

Girls Gymnastics

There will be an organizational meeting for any girls interested in joining the gymnastics team on Wednesday, October 17 @ 3:40 PM in the Gymnastics Room.

Boys Swimming & Diving

Attention boys' swimmers and divers! The pool is now available for pre-season training before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 AM. Athletes interested in designing and planning for apparel, suits, and fundraising come to the pool after school on Tuesday, October 16th. Bring your ideas!! More information can be found on Schoology. Contact Coach Tanski or Coach Mroz for more information!

Winter Musical

PHS Drama is proud to announce our Winter Musical, ALL SHOOK UP! Auditions will be held October 22-24. Please pick up an audition packet in the choir room to prepare. For more help, you can attend our Audition Workshop on Wednesday, October 17 in the Choir Room after school. Questions? See Mrs. Fazio in English or Mr. Koehlinger in Music.

Yearbook

Yearbook is starting weekly polls for all students to answer. Each week there will be two new question posted on the PHS Cutless app. The answers will be in the yearbook anonymously. This is a good way to participate in yearbook, so we suggest you do it. Click here for a short video with more information.
https://www.jotform.com/uploads/phshomeroom/80716117777968/4142382572816408443/F5D80DE7-BFFE-4D05-A519-414D7F9EDA5D.MOV

Fall Play

This year's Fall Play is The Diary of Anne Frank. This Pulitzer prize winning adaptation of the the writings of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II has captivated audiences for decades. It is a story of struggle, of hope, and of coming of age under incredible circumstances. The play runs October 11th through the 13th, at 7:00pm, in the Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. They can be purchased from the cashier or at the door.

Cheerleading

Cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming competitive winter season will be after school in the cafe on October 30th. Cheerleading and/or tumbling experience strongly suggested.

Cheerleading

Are you a male interested in athletics and lifting? Ever wonder what it would be like to competitively lift girls as a sport? Come out to Pilguys Pirate Stunt Crew practice and learn with the varsity cheerleaders! No experience necessary. We will practice on 10/15 from 6-8pm in the cafe. Your skills might be highlighted during the next football or basketball game!

Are you interested in being a part of this winters competitive cheerleading teams? Open gym is on Thursday October 18th after school in the cafeteria. Come check out what PHS cheer has to offer, no experience necessary.

SADD

SADD is organizing its annual clothing drive benefitting PATH-Palatine Assisting Through Hope. Please donate new or gently used clothing items in the labeled boxes near the main and bus entrances. We are especially grateful for winter clothing items such as coats, boots, hats, and gloves. Thank you!

FACE Wants Your Art

If you or anyone you know has artwork, poetry, short stories, rap/song lyrics, and/or graphic novel excerpts, submit them right away to be featured in FACE. We will accept work that was created second semester last year or first semester this year. The submission deadline is Friday, December 21. Get on it!

Click here to submit a work.

Principal's Advisory Board

The next Principal's Advisory Board Meeting for juniors and seniors is during 4th period on Tuesday, October 16th. This is a late start day. Any junior or senior student interested in attending is welcome.

The next Principal's Advisory Board Meeting for freshman and sophomore students is 2nd hour on Tuesday, October 16th. This is a late start day. Any freshman or sophomore student interested in attending is welcome.

Career Trek

 Students interested in Cosmetology careers, sign up in Student Services for the October 30 career trek to Mario Tricoci University of Beauty Culture.

Business Law

Are you a sophomore or junior interested in Business Law next year? If so, there are a limited number of spots available for a Career Trek to the Cook County Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018. See Mr. Kuechenberg or Mrs. Byrne if interested.