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Principal's Weekly Message (The Week of May 26)
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PRINCIPAL’S WEEKLY MESSAGE
Dear Petrides Families,
Petrides Remembers
This Memorial Day, take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The day is a reminder of the cost of freedom and the deep gratitude we owe to our fallen heroes. This weekend, reflect on their courage and uphold their legacy with the values of respect, service and unity. Wishing all a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day.
Here’s what is happening . . .
MONDAY 5/26
Memorial Day, schools closed
TUESDAY 5/27
HS Music Production Trip @ St. George Theater
Class 420 visits Alice Austin House
BSAC, MBK & MSK Golf Outing sponsored by District 31
Emergency Drill @ Petrides School
2:30 – 4:30 – Regents Test Prep – Various Subjects
WEDNESDAY 5/28
8th Grade Senior Trip – Rocking Horse Ranch
Class 422 visits Alice Austin House
Torrance Hampton – “Genius Factor – Make your Passion your Paycheck” visits Petrides
THURSDAY 5/29
The Petrides School Host Memorial Day Observance Ceremony – Petrides Complex
District 31 Teacher Recruitment Job Fair – Petrides Gymnasium
Class 421 visits Alice Austin House
Ecology Science Fair @ Goodhue Park
2:30 – 4:30 – Regents Test Prep – Various Subjects
FRIDAY 5/30
Better Speech & Hearing Field Day sponsored by P37 – 3rd Grade Students – Athletic Field
LOOKING AHEAD:
June 3 – 5th Grade Celebration Luncheon – Osteria Restaurant
June 3 – SLT & PTA Meeting
June 5 – Eid al-Adha – schools closed
June 6 – Clerical Day – In-person - no class for students in K-12 schools
June 6 – UAU – Learn & Earn visits Six Flags
June 9 – 12th Grade Senior Sunset
June 10 -5th Grade Graduation – Petrides Theater – 9:30 am
June 10 – Campus Council Meeting
June 11 – Kindergarten Graduation – Petrides Theater – 9:30 am
June 11 – 12th Grade Senior Awards – Petrides Theater – 6:30 pm
June 12 – Pre-K Graduation – K Building - 9:30 am
June 12 – Bridge Prep Field Day
June 12 – 5th Grade – 8th Grade – NEHS – NJHS Awards Ceremony – Petrides Theater – 6:30 pm
June 13 – 1st Grade Picnic
June 16 – 8th Grade Dance & Prom – The Staaten
June 16 – UAU – Learn & Earn 12th Grade Celebration @ The Staaten
June 16 – Bridge Prep Carnival – Athletic Field
June 16 – Bridge Prep – Awards Ceremony – Petrides Theater – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
June 18 – 5th Grade Celebration Trip – Lego Land
June 19 – Juneteenth – schools closed
June 20 – EOY MAP Deadline
June 20 – HS Graduation rehearsal, yearbook distribution & celebratory luncheon – 11:00 am
June 23 – 12th Grade Graduation – Athletic Field – 6:30 pm
June 24 – 8th Grade Graduation – Athletic Field – 10:00 am
June 24 – Early Voting – K Building
June 26 – Last Day of School – Report Card – Diploma - Distribution
Petrides Celebratory Events
There are a lot of events that happen in our Pre-K – 12 school. Check out the calendar of upcoming events
Testing Calendar
High School Regent Exams
Regent exams will be administered on multiple days in June. Some high school students who are scheduled to take Regent exam(s) during this time. All students who are scheduled for an exam will receive an invitation in June. If you are unsure if your student is scheduled for an exam, please contact Ms. Troost, Mr. Doctor, or Mr. Varga. Any high school student that is not scheduled for a Regent exam will not have class on the day exams are administered.
- Click Here to Access June 2025 Regents Exams Schedule*Please see invitations for updated start times*