Patriot Pioneers Athletics
Patriot High School
Boys Varsity Swim & Dive
Team News.
8.0 years ago @ 4:21PM
Information for the week of States:
Wed, 2/17: Practice (optional for club swimmers) for State Team only 6:00-7:00 pm @ CPAC
Thurs, 2/18: Flex 5 - State Team meeting in room 1114 (Ms Phillip's room in English) - expect a pass during 2nd period
?Thurs, 2/18 - tentative State Team dinner @ Pizza Margherita 6:30/7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sat, 2/20 - State Meet @ GMU
- Prelims:
- Arrive @ GMU: 6:30 am (no bus)
- Warm ups: 7:00 – 8:45 am
- Meet: 9:00 – 12:30 pm
Doors open to spectators @ 8:00 am. Cost - $10.00/person/session
- Finals:
- Arrive @ GMU: 3:30 pm (no bus)
- Warm ups: 4:00-5:45 pm
- Meet: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Doors open to spectators @ 5:00 pm. Cost - $10.00/person/session
Everyone has been working really hard all season. We're looking forward to a great meet - we've got some great potential and there will be phenomenal swimming! Go Pioneers!
8.0 years ago @ 9:38PM
Please join your team mates to celebrate our Region Meet results and prepare for the State Meet. The Coopers have again offered their home for our get-together. Details below:
When: Monday, February 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: 15633 Turtle Point Drive- Lake Manassas (Stonewall golf club entrance) - Swimmers are encouraged to ride together or to park at the far corner of the Stonewall golf club and walk. The Coopers are the 4th house from the guard gate on the left side.
What: parents please contact Cindy (cacooper411@gmail.com) to help or contribute food
RSVP: please click here to indicate your attendance so that we can plan accordingly (by 13 Feb)
8.0 years ago @ 9:17PM
Congratulations to all our Region Meet competitors! To advance to States a swimmer needed to place in the top 10 at the Region Meet or achieve a State Qual time. The following individual event swimmers will proceed to the State Meet on Feb 20 at George Mason. Highlights below:
Boys finished as Region 6A North Runners-Up - way to go!
Medley Relay (Will, Spencer, Cole and AJ) - 1st
200 FR (Michael - 10th- achieved State Qual time)
200 IM (Will - 2nd, Spencer - 3rd, Cole - 10th)
50 FR (AJ - 11th - already held State Qual time)
100 FL (Cole - 3rd, Austin G - 9th)
100 FR (AJ - 7th)
500 FR (Michael - 5th)
100 BK (Will - 4th)
100 BR (Spencer - 2nd)
400 FRR (AJ, Cole, Will, and Spencer) - 2nd
Daniel Wong achieved a State Qual time in 50 FR during prelims and will also be swimming at States. The 200 FRR already had a State Qual time and will also be competing at States.
The top eight relays advance to the State Meet as well as those who have State Qual times. Swimmers for each relay are not locked and can be changed up until their event.
8.0 years ago @ 9:26AM
Swim & Dive Parents,
Unsold Attractions coupon books must be returned (or paid for) to Coach Weber in room 1118 on Friday, 2/5 (tomorrow). Please ask your swimmer if he or she is in possession of a book, as there are currently 11 unpaid books (distributed as sales props).
The fundraiser has ended; unsold books must be returned to the vendor in order for the team to receive its payout. Thanks for your cooperation and enthusiasm in selling books. The team will earn $800-$1000 to help fund our banquet and next year's team!
Thanks,
The Coaches
8.0 years ago @ 2:09PM
Please join us for the annual Patriot High School Swim & Dive Banquet!
Click HERE to RSVP by Monday, February 15th.
Where: Bristow Manor Golf Club
When: Sunday, February 28th – Arrival at 5:00p.m.
Cost: FREE (for each athlete and parent/guest) – Due to size of the venue, we are limiting seniors to two guests and underclassmen to one guest; the number of allowed guests may increase as final numbers are determined.
Menu
Service Begins at 5:15p.m.
-Hot rolls and butter
-Caesar Salad
-Penne Pasta Alfredo with sun-ripened tomato, fresh basil, and spinach
-Grilled Chicken Breast in creamy garlic sauce
-Bowtie Pasta Bolognese (meat sauce)
-Dessert: Pioneers Celebration Cake
Estimated Timeline: 5:00p.m-8:00p.m
5:00 - Guests Arrive
5:15 - Guests Invited to Buffet
6:15 - Dessert
6:30 - Awards
8:00 - Conclusion of Event
8.0 years ago @ 3:52PM
Our regular season ends this week with the Conference Meet – currently scheduled for Friday, 1/29. The Conference coaches are in constant contact and are exploring many alternate options if weather causes problems. We will let you know of changes/decisions as soon as we can. Information as we know it now:
Thursday, 1/28 – Dive Meet (all swimmers attend; arrive at Freedom Center by 6:15 pm – no practice)
Friday, 1/29 – Conference Swim Meet (see Conference Meet Format in Files section for more details)
- 4:45 pm - arrive at Freedom Center
- 5:15 pm - Warm Ups
- 6:40 pm - Senior Recognition for OHS and PHS
- 7:00 pm - Meet starts
Additional information – entry cost $7.00 unless you are working the meet. We still need a few volunteers for Hospitality and Concession (thanks to those who’ve stepped up already!).
Please read the “High School Swimming Information 2015-2016” document in the Files section for more information on post-season championship meets, qualifying criteria/cuts for swimmers, etc (pg 2). The Region Meet Format is also available in the Files section.
Team pictures – TBD
Practices continue into post-season thru 2/11, as per the calendar on our website. All non-year round swimmers who are swimming in the Region or State Meets are expected to attend all post-season practices. Practice is optional/open for all swimmers not attending championship meets.
Save the date – we are in the planning stages for our end-of-season banquet, tentatively planned for Sunday, 2/28. Stay tuned for more details.
8.0 years ago @ 10:25AM
Weather can play havoc on our practices and meets, etc. While we are pressing ahead with the plan to swim tomorrow, we are also looking at options to swim OP early next week if tomorrow is canceled. Additionally, other options are being considered for our senior recognition (seniors - please send your baby pic and info sheet to Coach Bussian ASAP). Other important info:
Practice Thursday, 1/21 - CANCELED (SNOW DAY)
Conference t-shirt pre-orders: due to no school, please click here to pre-order your conference t-shirt. Orders due by tonight, 1/21
Pasta dinner at City Tavern - please RSVP by Jan 25
Pictures rescheduled for Tuesday, 1/26 after school - please let Coach Bussian know if you need a form
8.0 years ago @ 9:07PM
Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, 2/2/16, after school in the PHS gym. Wear warm ups, gray t-shirt and athletic shoes. Meet in the bleachers in the gym. Picture order forms are available HERE.
8.0 years ago @ 7:33PM
There will not be heat sheets at the meet tomorrow. The heat sheet and meet timeline are available in our Files section. While there can be no changes to individual events, relays can be changed and not all alternates are listed in the heat sheet. Relays with alternates will be posted this evening in the Files section as well.
Wear Patriot gear: warm ups, t-shirt, shorts at the meet. Show times, warm ups and meet start time remain the same as posted earlier. Senior Recognition will start at 6:35 pm instead of 6:40 pm.
We are still in need of volunteers for concessions (3) and hospitality (1). Please consider helping us out.
Reminder to parents & fans - bring $7.00 to get into the meet if you are not a volunteer with a wristband (volunteers can check in and get their wristband in the Common Room across the hall prior to the pool main entrance).
Go Pioneers!
8.0 years ago @ 12:17PM
Dive meet, Thursday - canceled
Conference Swim Meet - approved! We WILL have our Conference Meet on Friday.
Senior Recognition will be held at the Conference Meet
8.0 years ago @ 12:27PM
Picture day is postponed until next week - date TBD
8.0 years ago @ 6:28PM
Our Conference T-shirts are available by pre-order only this year. Please click here to access the order form or you can find the order form in our "Files" section. Orders are due by Thursday, January 21.
8.0 years ago @ 3:02PM
Great job against Battlefield – it was a very exciting meet (great swims!).
Friday, 1/22/16 – OP meet @ Freedom
Show time: 6:15 pm: watch dive meet
Senior Recognition: 7:15 pm
Warm Ups: 7:30 pm
Meet Starts: 8:00 pm
Attractions book fundraiser: Please turn in all money/books ASAP to Coach Weber (room 1118)
Mulch Order (spring fundraiser) information and forms available here.
Team pictures - rescheduled for Friday, 1/22/16, 2:15-2:40 in the PHS gym; wear grey team t-shirt, team warm ups, athletic shoes
Seniors: please send Coach Bussian a baby picture and fill out the senior info form by Thursday
Team get-together: join your teammates to carb-load and prepare for Conferences
What: PHS Swim & Dive Spaghetti Dinner
Where: City Tavern
9550 Center Street
Manassas, VA 20110
703-330-0076
When: Thursday, January 28 at 8:00PM
We will support the diving team and meet at City Tavern following the meet
Cost: $10 per swimmer. The team is covering the additional amount with funds from the successful coupon book fundraiser.
Dinner: Salad, Pasta, soda/iced tea, ice cream
Please use the link here to let us know if you are attending (by January 25) so we can give a final number to City Tavern.
Parents: as the season winds down, we are still counting on your support for our final meets. Please visit the volunteer sign up form to indicate your ability to help us. We have a big job this year for Conferences (Concessions/Hospitality) and the opportunity to gain some additional funds for the team. Please contact Coach Bussian if you are able to help with either. Thank you for all you do for us!!!
8.0 years ago @ 6:15PM
Fantastic swimming against Oakton - way to go!! Our boys dominated in the pool. Let's keep the momentum going - two weeks left and then we are in to post-season.
Friday, 1/15/16 – BHS meet @ CPAC
Show time: 6:40 pm
Warm ups: 7:00 pm
Meet starts: 7:30 pm
Attractions book fundraiser: deadline 1/15/16
Mulch Order (spring fundraiser) information and forms available here.
Team pictures - rescheduled for Friday, 1/22/16, 2:15-2:40 in the PHS gym; wear grey team t-shirt, team warm ups, athletic shoes
Senior Night: 1/22/16 at Freedom (seniors: please send Coach Bussian a baby picture) We will recognize our seniors after diving and before warm ups (around 7:15 pm). OP will also have their senior night – during the break.
8.0 years ago @ 1:58PM
Oakton meet, Friday, 1/8/16
- Arrive @ PHS door 20 – 4:45 pm
- Warm Ups about 7:00 pm (right after dive meet)
- Swim meet starts – 7:30 pm
- Cub Run Rec Center website here
Sweatshirts available for order again on Riptide site (due: 1/8/16)
Attractions book fundraiser: deadline 1/15/16
Mulch Order (spring fundraiser) information and forms available here.
Senior Night: 1/22/16
8.0 years ago @ 2:17PM
Here’s some information and reminders as we approach winter break:
Great Job for our Adopt-a-Family drive! We collected so many good things.
Friday, 12/18/15 – SJHS meet @ CPAC
Show time: 6:40 pm
Warm ups: 7:00 pm
Meet starts: 7:30 pm
Second spirit wear order: we have some orders for sweatshirts, but not enough yet. Please let Coach Bussian know by Friday if you’d like to order a sweat shirt.
Sunday, 12/20/15 – Holiday Party @ the Cooper’s; please RSVP and sign up to bring some goodies
OPTIONAL winter break practices (see Google calendar): Monday – Wednesday, both weeks, regular time @ CPAC; use these times to make up for missed practices or to bank extra practices for possible absences in January.
Be sure to identify known absences for January in the Absence Notification form. We have meets every week until the end of the season. It will go very fast.
Enjoy your winter break!!!
8.0 years ago @ 12:01PM
Patriot High School Swim and Dive Team proudly presents...
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This year, Patriot High School Swim and Dive Team will be selling the Attractions Dining and Value Guide as a team fundraiser. Using 2 or 3 coupons at your favorite restaurants and stores will easily pay for the book and save you hundreds of dollars or more! The main goal of this sale is to raise funds for water fees, warm-ups, and the end of season banquet. All money raised will directly benefit every member of our team.
Attractions Dining and Value Guide is a money saving coupon book with thousands of dollars in BUY ONE GET ONE FREE and discount coupons from the area's best restaurants and retailers! Valid NOW through December 31, 2016!
Our fundraiser is simple:
1. The cost of each book is $20.00. Please return payment to Mrs. Weber in the envelope provided and use the front to keep track of additional orders to have orders filled.
2. Makes checks payable to Patriot High School Swimming.
3. Friday, January 15, 2016 is the last day to turn in orders.
4. Each swimmer is responsible for selling at least two books.
5. If you are not able to sell the book you are using as an example, please return the book in its original condition immediately.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Patriot High School Swim and Dive
8.0 years ago @ 10:17AM
Thanks for everyone's support last night at Freestyle Frenzy, we really appreciate it. Great swimming by all participants - our girl's took 1st place and the boys were 3rd - way to go Pioneers!
Parents and volunteers - we are in desperate need for help at tonight's meet at Westfields. Many of our regular volunteers are away at club meets. Please take a moment and go to our volunteer website to sign up to support your swimmer. Click here
There will be a second spirit wear order. Please contact Coach Bussian if you are interested. There is a minimum order requirement of 12 (of each item) in order to complete the orders. Deadline for this order: 12/18/15. Items will not be in prior to winter break or Christmas.
8.0 years ago @ 3:22PM
We have some changes for the Westfields meet:
Arrive @ PHS door 20 - 5:30 pm
Warm Ups about 7:30 pm (right after dive meet)
Swim meet starts - 8:00 pm
Cub Run Rec Center website here
NO DRYLAND on Monday 12/14 - just swim practice from 6:00-7:00 pm.
8.0 years ago @ 4:48PM
Please join your team mates to celebrate the holidays and beginning of winter break. The Coopers have offered their lovely home for our get-together. Details below:
When: Sunday, December 20th, 7:00 pm
Where: 15633 Turtle Point Drive - Lake Manassas (Stonewall golf club entrance) - Swimmers are encouraged to ride together or to park at the far corner of the Stonewall golf club and walk. The Coopers are the 4th house from the guard gate on the left side.
What: click here to volunteer to bring goodies/food for us all to share
RSVP: please click here to indicate your attendance so that we can plan accordingly (by 17 Dec)
8.0 years ago @ 8:57PM
Pass the word - team pictures are postponed until January; do not stay after school tomorrow (Tuesday, 12/8/15). Save the picture form to use in January.
Freestyle Frenzy meet at CPAC:
Friday, 12/11/15
Show time – 6:30 pm
Warm ups – (1st session) 7:00 pm
Meet start – 8:00 pm
Westfields meet at Cub Run Rec Center (bus transportation provided – swimmers must ride bus):
Saturday, 12/12/15
Show time (@PHS door 20 – in the back): 4:15 pm
Bus leaves – 4:30 pm
Meet start – 6:30 pm
Swimmers need to fill out Freestyle Frenzy meet sign up form – identifying either attending or not attending and if attending, your event requests (200, 100 or 50 Freestyle, choose 2) - click here
All swimmers are requested to fill out the Absence Notification form for any practice or meet that they will miss. Thank you!
8.0 years ago @ 9:41PM
Swimmers,
Please make sure you are ALL signed up for the Patriot Swim & Dive Remind.com alerts. This is the easiest and most practical means of team communication. As of now, only two-thirds of our team is receiving Remind messages.
Parents, please verify that your swimmer is signed up.
Text to: 81010
Text Message: @phssd
Thanks!
Coach Weber
8.0 years ago @ 9:17PM
Congratulations to the following Pioneers who are selected as your team captains for the 2015-2016 swim season!
Girls: Kayla Bianchi, Maggie McCarty, Kelly Morgan, & Mary Claire Tansill
Boys: Will Cumberland, Garrett Freche, Brett Goerl, Spencer Rowe
***listed alphabetically
Captains report to Coach Weber’s room 1118 for a brief meeting at 2:15 on Friday, 12/4.
8.0 years ago @ 2:43PM
The first week of December is usually a crazy week: first mandatory practice, first meet, suits and spirit wear, lots of questions. Important dates and details are below:
12/3 - first mandatory practice (5:30-7:00 pm @ CPAC) - unless otherwise arranged. Boys will swim from 5:30-6:15 and have a team meeting from 6:30-7:00. Girls will have a team meeting from 5:30-6:00 and swim from 6:15-7:00.
Spirit wear and suits are in and will be handed out during the team meetings. Shirts and shorts will be given to those who have paid their registration fee ($175.00 – check made out to PHS Boosters). Warm ups have not come in yet. We’ll let you know when they are.
Captains will be voted for during the team meetings.
12/4 - first meet against Osbourn (no diving) @ Freedom - be in the bleachers (changed and ready to swim) by 7:00 pm to check in and get events. Warm ups start @ 7:30; meet starts @ 8:00. The meet lasts approximately 2 hours.
Volunteers - sign up link is in "Team Links" section or click here. Osbourn is a small team – we may need extra volunteers to support the meet.
Please use the Absence Notification form to identify absences from practice or meets in "Team Links" section or click here.
8.0 years ago @ 9:38AM
The Official's Clinic (for Swim and Dive) is tonight at Oakton, 7:00 pm. Please let Coach Bussian know if you have any questions.
8.0 years ago @ 3:19PM
Swim parent meeting: Thursday, 11/19, 6:30 pm at CPAC
Dive parent meeting: Thursday, 11/19, 7:00 pm at CPAC
?Please have a parent attend. Contact Coach Bussian for information presented at the meeting if your parent cannot attend.
Pioneer Cards available for purchase at the parent meetings. ($20.00) (fund raiser for the team/school)
8.0 years ago @ 8:42PM
Click here for the athletes who are required to accomplish baseline testing, 11/18, Wednesday - meet in Commons 1 @ 2:45 (athletes may wait in Coach Weber's or Bussian's room after school). Contact Coach Bussian with questions or concerns.
8.0 years ago @ 9:51PM
8.0 years ago @ 3:28PM
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11/16, Monday: Swim gear/spirit wear order deadline @ 11:59 pm (Order/pay directly from Riptide website; select “pick up in store” - do NOT deliver to home) - same suit as last year; all members must have a team suit
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Practices: Mon-Thurs, 5:30-7:00 pm @ CPAC - starts Mon, 11/16, for non-club swimmers
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Mon/Wed - dryland 5:30-6:00 (wear appropriate clothing/shoes); swim 6:00-7:00
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Tues - swim 5:30-7:00
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Thurs (Mandatory all swimmers) Split swim practice - boys 5:30-6:30//girls 6:00-7:00
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First Split Practice/Mandatory practice (for club swimmers) - 12/3
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11/18, Wednesday: MANDATORY IMPACT baseline testing (concussion testing) for new athletes and those needing a refresher**; meet in Commons 1 @ 2:45 pm. **athletes identified by Mr McCullough and posted on swim website soon
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11/19, Thursday: MANDATORY Swim Team Parent Meeting - 6:30-7:00 pm (CPAC) - please have at least one parent attend
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11/21, Saturday: High School Swim day @ Riptide Swim and Tri (11-4) 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise (not including team suits or spirit wear which is already discounted)
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Information to come on team warm ups
8.0 years ago @ 8:52AM
Great job to all athletes on their effort during tryouts! We saw some incredible strokes and competitive swims. Notification for selection to the team will be held after school Friday, 11/13, in Cafe Synergy (1511). Those athletes who cannot attend please see Coach Bussian. Because we talk to every athlete on their performance, this notification process can take a while. We will have spirit wear and team suits for athletes to check out/try on and forms to be filled out. Athletes should plan to be picked up around 3:30 pm.
See you then!
8.0 years ago @ 2:41AM
Applicable forms (physical, concussion training) MUST be received and VERIFIED by Mr Qualls in order to tryout for the team. There are NO exceptions. As verification is received, the eligibility list will be updated. After Friday, 11/6, all forms must go directly to Mr Qualls for immediate verification. You will not be able to try out unless you bring the yellow form with you.
Eligible athletes form click here.
8.0 years ago @ 3:19PM
REMINDER: ALL FORMS MUST BE IN AND VERIFIED BY MR QUALLS BEFORE YOU CAN TRYOUT!
Tryouts start Monday, 11/9, at the Central Park Aquatic Center. Click here for the address and directions. Swimmers will swim three events for time: 100 FR, 100 IM and 100 CH (BK, BR, or FL). Times will be ranked in order (least to greatest) and swimmers will get points based on position. The scores for the three events will be combined for an overall score. Approximately the top 30 girls and the top 30 boys will make the team. Coaches will also be monitoring proper execution of each of the strokes, your starts and turns. Swimmers with special considerations need to speak to Coach Bussian prior to tryouts.
Parents who are willing and able to help with tryouts please click here to sign up. Thank you!
The following is a schedule for the tryouts:
Monday, 11/9 (girls):
5:15 – swimmer check in (eligibility verified) and cap assignment (be changed, ready to swim, in bleachers)
5:25 – questions; then shower
5:30-5:50 – warm up
5:50-7:00 – events: 100 FR, 100 IM (check with Coach Bussian; then you may leave after your 2nd event)
Tuesday, 11/10 (boys):
5:15 – swimmer check in (eligibility verified) and cap assignment (be changed, ready to swim, in bleachers)
5:25 – questions; then shower
5:30-5:55 – warm up
5:50-7:00 – events: 100 FR, 100 IM (check with Coach Bussian; then you may leave after your 2nd event)
Wednesday, 11/11 (girls):
5:15 – swimmer check in and change
5:25 – questions, shower
5:30-5:50 – warm up
5:50-7:00 – events: 100 CH (FL, BK, BR) and 50 FR (if time, for relay purposes)
Thursday, 11/12 (boys):
5:15 – swimmer check in and change
5:25 – questions, shower
5:30-5:50 – warm up
5:50-7:00 – events: 100 CH (FL, BK, BR - choose one) and 50 FR (if time, for relay purposes)
Team selection notification – Friday, 11/13
What to bring to tryouts: competition suit, goggles, extra towel, water bottle, etc. Team suits and spirit gear available to try on for sizing.
Good luck to all swimmers - GO PIONEERS!
8.0 years ago @ 6:43AM
The last two in person sessions for the winter season are:
11/4 (tonight) at SJHS, 6 pm
11/4 (tonight - change to original schedule) at BDHS, 7 pm
Returning athletes must complete their online version and provide a signed copy of their certificate of completion.
8.0 years ago @ 7:49AM
Less than one week until tryouts begin! The coaches are excited for a new season. All athletes must have their forms in PRIOR to tryouts in order to participate. Athletes who have completed and turned in all forms are listed here. If your name is not on the list, you have either recently turned in your documents, or are missing either a physical or concussion training or both. Please contact Coach Bussian if you have questions.
8.0 years ago @ 12:32PM
Have you seen the new Pioneer Discount Cards? The discounts are great! If you haven't purchased yours yet, buy one from the Swim & Dive team. Proceeds from the card will benefit our team. Cost $20.00. Please bring money to the interest meeting (cash or checks made out to PHS Boosters only). Thanks!
Here's a link to see the card/deals:
http://patrioths.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=328057&225e2e&225e2e&225e2e&ed80b9&sessionid=2bfcec881457df718da31400012c9f68
8.0 years ago @ 12:16PM
Interest meetings will be held for swimmers and divers separately this year:
Swimmers: Tuesday, 9/29 @ 2:15 in Lecture Hall (left)
Divers: Wednesday, 9/30 @ 2:15 in Cafe Synergy (rm 1511)
Bring all completed forms: physical (dated after May 2015) and concussion training (online training certificate for returning athletes only)
We will provide information on tryouts, blue cards, eligibility forms.
Meetings will be short - approximately 30 min. long. Please plan to have students picked up by 3:00 pm.
See Coach Bussian (rm 1712) if you cannot attend.
8.0 years ago @ 1:47PM
Hope everyone had a good summer (school starts soon)!! We need a few swimmers/divers to help with new student orientation at PHS on Wednesday, August 19th from 5:45 - 8:30 pm. Please email Coach Bussian if you are able to help or have questions. Community service hours awarded for your time :)