students and community members to come out and cheer on our final teams! It was an amazing week of academic competition and I applaud all of our student teams that participated in our event this year!

Our visual and performing arts department is on full display right now! I encourage you to check out our talented artists, dancers, and performers. Our visual arts program has an incredible showcase, In Other Words..., on display at the PV Peninsula Library through the beginning of April. On Wednesday night, the drama department gave our incoming 9th-grade parents a glimpse at their upcoming show, Something Rotten. It is going to be an amazing show that is bound to sell out so I encourage you to get your tickets soon! The show is on two weekends: April 14-16 and April 20-23 and you can get your tickets HERE. And finally, our impressive Choreo team is performing their spring show, Expressions in Dance, on March 22 and 23 at the James Armstrong Theater. Come check it out this week and celebrate our PVHS dancers! I am continually impressed by our student performers and artists. Let's get out and support the Sea King arts!

As always, thank you for your ongoing support of our PVHS community.

Have a wonderful Sunday and see you around campus!

Sincerely,

Dr. Trista Ramirez 

Principal

Upcoming Week Bell Schedule

Monday, March 20th - Adj. B Day (Schedule below)

Tuesday, March 21st - Adj. A Day (Schedule below)

Wednesday, March 22nd - Late Start B Day

Thursday, March 23rd - A Day



Friday, March 24th - MD: B Day (Schedule below)

Schedule for Monday, March 20th & Tuesday, March 21st

Scholar Quiz Final Four/Finals

7:30 - 8:25 Zero Period

8:30 - 10:15 Period 4/1

10:15 - 10:25 Nutrition

10:30 - 12:21 Period 5/2

12:21 - 1:21 Extended Lunch

1:30 - 3:15 Period 6/3

Schedule for Friday, March 24th

Minimum B-Day

7:30 - 8:25 Zero Period

8:30 - 9:47 Period 4

9:52 - 11:09 Period 5

11:14 - 12:30 Period 6

PVHS Hosts "Lucky to Be a Sea King" on St. Patrick's Day

On Friday, students wore green to celebrate both St. Patrick's Day and Lucky to be a Sea King Day, hosted by PVHS ASB. Students wrote personal messages on a shamrock of who they are lucky to have at PVHS and ASB placed them on the backdrop poster on stage at Senior Park to spread the positivity. To bring some fun to the special day, there was a spirit rally at snack where students competed on who could first finish a Shamrock Shake first(Congratulations Pat Klink on his victory). PVHS Staff all wore new custom green Kings shirts to join in on the spirit. To cap the amazing day off, PVHS Baseball won a walk-off victory against Santa Monica in their green jerseys in their first league game of the season.

Lucky to be a Sea King Day turned out to be a great success!

A special thanks Mrs. Maxfield for

organizing such a fun spirit day!

Live from 205 Brings Home the Excellence Award!

Live from 205 students attended the 4-day Student Television Network Convention in Long Beach this week. Our talented students were awarded the prestigious Broadcast Excellence Award for a High School Weekly News Show! The group also received an honorable mention for their Crazy 8's High School Morning Show. One of our 205 members, Daisy Warner, was also selected to serve as a presenter today at the final awards ceremony. It was also wonderful to see our PVHS alumni and previous 205 anchor, Charlotte Cicero, at the convention. Charlotte was invited back to STN this year as an intern for the convention.

Thank you to our Live from 205 advisor/teacher, Mr. Jeff Beaucar for his leadership. Congratulations to our entire Live from 205 team. Great work this year!

PVHS Ethnic Studies Class: Joint Field Trip

Our PVHS students took their second joint field trip with Peninsula High School this week. The students visited the Chinese American Museum in Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you to Ms. Varela for arranging these amazing opportunities for our kids!

Anatomy Honors Lab: Hands-On Learning at Its Best!

This week in Mrs. Salgado's Physiology and Anatomy class, students completed a dissection lab to learn about the muscular, digestive, and respiratory systems. The students used a cat for their dissection lab, as their systems are almost identical to ours as humans.

Mrs. Salgado loves to see strong student engagement in this lesson. "To see the cats' lungs or deltoids and for students to realize ours looks the same is a pretty cool hands-on learning experience. Many students were impressed with how large the liver was and asked if ours was that big as well. They also didn't realize the trachea was so visible with the rings of cartilage on it, just like ours."

Thank you Mrs. Salgado for your passion for giving students an in-depth look into physiology and anatomy!

The US Department of Agriculture, under the Animal Welfare Act, governs the procurement of animals. Animals used in PVPUSD classrooms have undergone USDA inspection and are disseminated for educational use.

PVHS AP Student Art Show, March 17-April 3, 2023

Last Friday was the PVHS AP Art show reception, for the Art show entitled In Other Words...A Metaphor Art Show. It was a big success! Congratulations to our incredibly talented Sea King Artists for creating such amaring artwork.

Missed the show? It's not too late to check it out. Work is on view in the PV Peninsula Library Lobby, through April 3rd. 

Go Sea Kings!

Boeing Summer Internship

Attention Current Juniors! You are invited to apply to the Boeing Summer Internship program for this upcoming summer. Please complete the Boeing Internship Application and submit to Mr. Ito in the Counseling Office by Friday, March 24th at 3:15pm. 

This is an unpaid, eight-week internship that offers 10 credits and a letter grade. Don't miss this opportunity. For questions regarding the program and informational meetings, please reach out to Mrs. Loh-Norris and see flyer below.

Incoming 9th-grade Orientation Information

The PVHS Counselors will be giving presentations to our incoming 9th-grade students this week at each of the PVPUSD intermediate schools. The dates of the presentations are listed below and will be held during a specific class period at each school.

PVDLA: March 20 (virtual)

RIS: March 21

MIS: March 22  

PVIS: March 23

If you missed our incoming 9th-grade parent presentation last week or have additional questions about the incoming 9th-grade orientation process, click HERE for more information!

Photography – Telling Your Story without Words with Erik Jay

Erik Jay, author of The Great Peninsula, Coastal California the Wildlife and local professional photographer is offering a six-week, 90 minute per class opportunity to learn the aspects of photography that he has found to be the most effective. Condensed courses in landscape, portrait, angular, sunset, animal and ‘street’ style will be covered, giving the student methods on how to create standout photos. Students need a cell phone with camera, or camera itself, a fully charged battery, walking/trail shoes and the ability to get and from the weekly class location.



https://www.pvpef.org/enrichment-classes/

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2023-2024 allcove Beach Cities Youth Advisory Group! APPLY HERE! (Due 4/2/23)

To ensure that youth voices continue to be at the forefront of the allcove Beach Cities center experience, BCHD and allcove Beach Cities are selecting the next group of young leaders ages 16-25 who represent the diversity of the Beach Cities and surrounding communities across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, lived experience, ability and socio-economic status.

Youth Advisory Group members help allcove Beach Cities gain a better understanding of young peoples’ needs and opinions to provide them with relevant and effective services. The Youth Advisory Group is comprised of up to 15 young people from the local community of the Beach Cities and throughout Service Planning Area (SPA) 8.

Join the youth movement leading mental health access in the Beach Cities and surrounding communities with allcove Beach Cities! 

Applications are due by Sunday, April 2, 2023. 

For more information regarding Youth Advisory Group or the application process, please contact Amanda VerWys, allcove Clinical Coordinator, at amanda.verwys@bchd.org or (310) 464-2231.

The new allcove Beach Cities mental health and wellness center is now open and welcomes everyone 12-25 years old in PVPUSD. The center is designed FOR and BY youth to reduce stigma, embrace mental wellness, and provide access to a variety of services.

Students can go check out allcove on the 4th floor at 514 N. Prospect Ave. in Redondo Beach. allcove is open Tues.-Fri. 1 - 7 pm and Sat. 10 am - 2 pm.

Check out allcove on Instagram @allcovebeachcities or the website for more info. on services offered. Also check out all the weekly events on this flyer or ask for a tour. 

allcove is now accepting applications for a Youth Advisory Group for the

'23-'24 school year. If you are 16 or older and want to get some leadership experience and join the youth movement for mental health access in your community, please apply ASAP. The allcove YAG Application is due April 2nd. We can't wait to see you!

PTSA News and Important Info

PTSA would like to extend a warm welcome to all Sea King families!

Click here to join!

Attend monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 am in the MPR. Each month you will hear from various speakers including our principal, Dr. Ramirez, PVPUSD Administration, PVPUSD School Board Members, and others on campus!

To provide feedback, please submit your questions/issues/suggestions here.

PTSA HSA Nomination Form

The Honorary Service Award Selection Committee requests that members of the Palos Verdes High School community assist in the selection of deserving recipients for recognition at the HSA Celebration on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Any individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the well being of children, youth or families at PVHS and/or in our community may be considered for this award.

The Honorary Service Award Program includes the Honorary Service Award (HSA), Continuing Service Award (CSA), Golden Oak Service Award (California’s highest honor),  Very Special Person Award (VSP), Outstanding Teacher Award (OTA), and Outstanding Administrator Award (OAA). The program also honors those who go above and beyond for PVHS specifically, with the Sea King Award. Nominations are due by Friday, March 24! Please nominate a deserving person today! Click here for the nomination form.

PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook

Please see the link below to the PVPUSD Student Board Policy Handbook. It is also located on the main district website under the Parent & Students tab. The handbook was updated in June 2022 and includes the pertinent and updated board policies related to students. 

Student Board Policy Handbook

NEWS:

COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDANCE: THE COST OF COLLEGE

Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 pm in the MPR

SAVE THE DATE!

INTERNSHIP/OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES

Girls in Science/Earthwatch Fellows Program

The ideal candidate for this program is interested in exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM); is a member of a group historically underrepresented in STEAM; and has not had extensive similar experiences. Earthwatch is committed to assembling a diverse group of fellows, especially with respect to gender identity, race or ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. In order to be eligible for this fellowship, applicants need to: 

• Be 15–18 and sophomores or juniors in high school upon applying
• Live and attend school in the state of Massachusetts, California, or attend Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie, Oregon
• Identify as female or nonbinary*

If chosen to participate, there is NO COST for this program.  Applications are due March 24, 2023. For further info and to apply, refer to the following website: https://earthwatch.org/education/education-fellowships/student-fellowships/girls-in-science

The Lundquist Summer Fellows Program for High School Juniors and Seniors   

Spend the summer with Lundquist innovators and leading biomedical scientists. Established in 1978, The Lundquist Institute’s Summer Fellowship Program is designed to encourage graduating high school seniors and high school juniors to explore careers in the field of biomedical science. Students in the program will: 

·Spend eight weeks participating in a virtual curriculum, featuring lectures and presentations by our world-renowned faculty. 

·Participate in study groups in a mentored research project, culminating in the presentation at the end of the program to peers, family, and research community during the final week of the program, and receive Certificates of Achievement. 

Students will participate in research areas such as Cancer, Regenerative Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Disorders and more. Fellowship Period begins on Monday, June 12, 2023, and continues through Friday, August 4, 2023. This is a highly selective and very prestigious/intensive fellowship. For Eligibility and Application requirements, please see details HERE. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.  

Coro Southern California – Youth Fellows Program - (for current 10th - 12th grade students) 

For the past 60 years, Coro Southern California has played an integral role in identifying and developing leaders to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. Coro Southern California will be launching a Six-week full-time Youth Fellows program mid-June – July this summer. The Youth Fellows program is seeking highly qualified, enthusiastic applicants who are current 10th -12th grade students. Applicants must be ready to grow in their leadership skills and explore the Los Angeles area landscape. Information regarding the timeline, structure of the program, application and other logistics can be found on the website at: www.corola.org/youth.  

Summer Employment:

Southbay Workforce Investment Board 

This is a great job/internship search resource for young adults 14-24 years old. Summer opportunities are available. Contact Job Coordinator, Yesenia Tercero at (310)-680-3830 or by email at: ytercero@sbwib.org. Website with more info: www.southbayyouth.org 

Please be sure to check out our Summer Opportunities link on the PVHS website for weekly updates/additions.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:

SENIORS…we are at the height of scholarship season for our Local Community Scholarships. Take advantage of these scholarship because soon they will be gone! Please make note of the following DEADLINES through APRIL noted in RED. Click on the name of the scholarship for further information and to apply.

MARCH 19 – PVP COUNCIL FOR PTAs SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) - seniors only; MUST be a PTSA member and complete the essay question: “Describe the role PTA has played in supporting and enriching you K-12 education.”

MARCH 23 – PV PENINSULA LIONS CLUB ($500 - $1,000) - seniors only; consideration will be given to academic achievement (min. GPA of 3.0), service to others, leadership, financial need and a strong desire/plan for further education/professional focus.

MARCH 23 – ANDREW SAKURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) - for male seniors only at PVHS; application includes an essay on one of three prompts relating to friendship.

MARCH 24 – PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE SOUTH BAY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP (varies) - awarded to female graduates of high schools in the South Bay who plan to attend a four-year institution where sororities are established; must have unweighted 3.5 GPA or higher. Will be judged on academic excellence, character, participation in school and community/cultural activities, and financial need. Once on their website, be sure to download the application for high school scholarship.

MARCH 24 - PV JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB ($5,000) - high school seniors only who reside in the 90274 or 90275 zip codes; financial need is a strong component of this scholarship along with academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities.

MARCH 24 – PVP ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000; $5,000) - seniors only; scholarship, leadership, service, and financial aid are deciding factors; will award multiple scholarships.

MARCH 24 – SUSAN PAVELKA SCHOLARSHIP FOR JOURNALISTIC EXECELLENCE ($500) - for a college-bound senior who has participated and excelled in PVHS journalism. Candidates are eligible to apply after fulfilling a minimum of two consecutive years as a leader/writer in one or more of these journalism programs: yearbook, literary magazine, newspaper, podcast or broadcast news.

MARCH 26 – PEF SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP ($1.500) - for high school seniors who are continuing their education at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be enrolled in the PVPUSD and maintained enrollment for two years prior to graduation. An essay on "How has PEF funding enhanced your personal educational experience?" (500 word maximum) must be submitted with your application.

MARCH 30 – CAL WATER SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500-$10,000) - California Water Service (Cal Water) has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicants must be a senior and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, honors, work experience, statement of educational/career goals, unusual personal/family circumstances, participation and leadership in school and community.

MARCH 31 – KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP ($500-$2,000) – awards seniors who are planning to attend a four-year or two-year college or vocational school who have shown special "heart" and performed to the best of their ability in high school. The Scholarship Committee will consider academic merit, service, and financial need (income less than $150,000).

MARCH 31 – PV CHAPTER OF THE LINKS SCHOLARSHIP (Varies) - students must be graduating seniors of African American or of African descent and be accepted into an accredited community college, 4-year college or university. These competitive scholarships are based on the students’ academic achievement, community service, extra-curricular activities, recommendations and financial need.

MARCH 31 – RH/PV ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP - for seniors who are of African-American ancestry and made a positive contribution to school/community. 

APRIL 1 – ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ($400 - $2,500) – seniors only; must be of Italian ancestry and Roman Catholic; minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2; participation in extracurricular activities; financial need.

APRIL 1 – SOUTH BAY JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZEN LEAGUE (Varies) – Scholarships are open to all students of Japanese American ancestry residing in the South Bay JACL Chapter area and a member of the JACL. Students are required to fill out only one application for the scholarships listed below. The committee will select the recipients for each of the scholarships based upon the requirements:

Kiichi Egashira Memorial Scholarship - for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical and biological sciences, engineering/mathematics.

Janice Kobata Zoeger Memorial Scholarship - for students in pursuit of a bachelor’s in any field of study relating to biological sciences, foreign and/or ancient language or business.

Ernest K. Tsujimoto Memorial Scholarship - for students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree majoring in the STEM fields

Gardena Valley Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship - for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field of study.

APRIL 4 – PVP REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED SCHOLARSHIP ($1500) - must be a graduating high school senior; subscribe to a Conservative/Republican philosophy; be U.S. citizen; prepare a typewritten essay of 500 - 1000 words entitled “What is the Meaning of the U.S. Constitution in the Era of Covid-19.”

APRIL 6 - SEAN HEFFERNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) – graduating senior who shows academic achievement, community service; must include original artwork (includes photography, poem, writing, sculpture, etc.) and an essay on caring.

APRIL 7 – PVHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ($500) - PVHS seniors only; short application and an essay not to exceed two pages about contributions you have made to the Sea King Community and your plans to support involvement of PVHS Alumni with PVHS/PV Community.

APRIL 7 – KRYSTAL KAZMARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) - This scholarship was created in remembrance of Krystal Kazmark, a PVHS Alumna, whose singing brightened the lives of so many. Applicants must be female in grades 9-12 who are passionate about singing or interested in pursuing vocal education/training. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each year.

APRIL 15 – BETH MURAIDA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) - awards multiple scholarships annually to seniors graduating high school in the Southwest SELPA Area with an active IEP or 504 plan. Students must be planning to continue their education. Selection will be based on the student’s financial needs, academic merits, and/or exceptional community services.

PVPUSD New Student Enrollment for 2023-24 School Year is now available!  

Do you have a child turning 5 on or before April 2, 2024 and would like to enroll in school for the fall? Enrollment season for all grades TK-12 is now open. 

Please visit the PVPUSD Enrollment home page for more information.