Panther News
Week of April 27, 2026
It’s GREAT to be a Portal Panther!
State testing begins for high school students this upcoming week. Please help your child be as successful as he/she can be by getting each day off to a smooth start, ensuring he/she gets adequate sleep each night, and by encouraging him/her.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks are still available for purchase. Students can see Mrs. Millican to purchase a yearbook or purchase one through our school store. They are $75 each.
Class Ring Orders: 10th Grade Students
To participate in next year's Junior Ring Ceremony, all Class of 2028 Class Ring orders must be placed by the last day of school. Orders placed after this date will not be included in the group delivery event.
How to Order: 1. Shop Online: Visit the Herff Jones website to customize your ring.
2. View the Catalog: Browse over 70 ring styles and custom jacket options.
3. Need help sizing? Email us at info@gradnow.com for assistance. Every Class Ring includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty, covering resizing and stone replacement for years to come.
Dress Code
As the weather has warmed up, please assist us by reminding your child that shorts and skirts should be at fingertip length or longer. Midriffs should not be exposed. Midriff-baring shirts and shirts that almost meet the top of students’ pants are very trendy right now, but they do not meet our district’s dress code. We greatly appreciate your help in making sure your child is appropriately dressed each day!
Herff Jones: LAST CALL for the CLASS OF 2026!
The countdown is on and graduation items are only available for a limited time. Don’t miss your chance to get your official graduation gear. Make sure you have everything you need to celebrate the big day!
● Cap & Gown: Required for the ceremony—can't walk without it!
● Grad Announcements: Personalized cards let everyone know you've officially made it! Don’t forget to keep one for yourself as a memento of the big day.
● Diploma Frames: Protect & display your hard-earned achievement.
● Class Rings: Wear your Panther pride for years to come.
How to Order: Visit www.gradnow.com to place your order with Herff Jones – The Roderick Group – before it's too late!
Questions: Email Herff Jones – The Roderick Group – at info@gradnow.com
Cheer Fundraiser: PMHS Spirit Store
Two ways to order: 1. Spirit Store Link 2. See flyer on the PMHS Facebook Page with QR code to order.
Thank you so much for your support of the PMHS Cheer Program!
Make May Matter
Weekly Attendance Drawings from May 4 through May 18!
Each Monday, students who had ZERO unexcused absences the previous week will have their name entered into a drawing for a chance to be one of 5 students selected to spin the prize wheel! Students can spin the Prize Wheel & win: ● Candy & Treats ● Friday Lunch from Pepper Jack’s ● Ice Cream Ticket
Seniors- Scholarship Reminder
This is the time of the year that many college scholarship opportunities begin to roll out for our seniors. Please remind seniors to check their grade level Google Classroom which is where students are first notified about these various opportunities. Students can check scholarship information on our school website as well.
Parent Resource: Vaping 101
As part of our commitment to helping our students make healthy choices, we are sharing a resource on the risks of vaping. Vaping involves inhaling aerosol from an electronic cigarette, which often contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.. It is important to note that nicotine can significantly impact the development of the teen brain—a process that continues into the mid-20s—affecting memory, learning, and impulse control.
For tips on how to start an open dialogue with your teen or for more information on identifying warning signs—such as fruity scents, behavioral changes, or persistent coughs—please see the "Vaping 101" guide.
PMHS Principal: Dr. Julie Blackmar
Asst. Principal/Athletic Director: Justin Chester
Asst. Principal: David Elmore
PMHS Arrival/Dismissal Times
● 7:30 a.m.- Earliest students may be dropped off at school
○ Please use the car rider drive to drop students off, not the front drive.
● 7:50 a.m.- Tardy bell rings
○ Students should be in their classrooms by 7:50 a.m., so they need to
arrive at school earlier than 7:50 a.m.
● 3:00 p.m.- Student Dismissal