General Information
Mission Statement
Poolesville High School, the only whole school magnet in Montgomery County, uniting close-knit, rural community values and diverse global perspectives, challenges its students to become confident, versatile, problem-solving citizens through rigorous cross-curricular pathways and meaningful, motivating learning experiences.
Administration and General Staff
Food Allergy Awareness
Anaphylaxis
AP Test Information
Asbestos Notification
Attendance
For attendance assistance please contact Ms. Rhona Bortnick, Attendance Secretary at Rhona_L_Bortnick@mcpsmd.org or Mr. Nathaniel Gordon at Nathaniel_Gordon@mcpsmd.org or by phone at 240-740-2400.
- PHS Attendance Brochure
- Attendance Agreement
- Blank Attendance Excused Forms
- Appeal of Attendance Form
Virtual Learning 2020-2021 Bell Schedules
Bell Schedules (Regular Day, Early Release, etc)
Falcon Independent Time (FIT) Calendar Schedule, Click PHS FIT Calendar Schedule (subject to change)
Falcon Independent Time (FIT) FAQ Updated 2/21/2020
Bullying
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/230-35.pdf
Bus Routes
Cafeteria Menu
Course Fees
Directions
From all points east:
Take Route 28 W to Whites Ferry Rd/Route 107 (Rt 107 is a left "Y" exit off of Rt 28). Continue on Route 107 for approximately 4 miles. Route 107 will become Fisher Ave, the "Main Street" of Poolesville. Continue straight at the stop sign at the intersection of Route 109, and take a left at the next intersection at West Willard Road. Poolesville High School is on your left.
Exams and Testing
Forms
Gang and Gang Related Activity
- JHG-RA, Gangs, Gang Activity, or Other Similar Destructive or Illegal Group Behavior Prevention
- Gang Related Incident Reporting Form
Hazing
Pesticide Notification
- Integrated Pesticide Notification and Enrollment Form (English version)
- Integrated Pesticide Notification and Enrollment Form (Spanish version)
PHS Online Store
Promoting a Positive Culture
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is dedicated to promoting a positive culture in our schools, on our athletic teams and in our community. The following are some resources compiled for the numerous stakeholders committed to providing our students with a safe, positive environment to learn, grow and progress in.
- Letter to MCPS Sports Community
- Identifying Hazing & Promoting a Positive Culture PowerPoint
- Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Understand Bullying and Hazing
- What Parents Need to Know
- What Students Need to Know
- High School Resource Guide: Hazing Prevention.Org
- School Safety Mapping
- Tips for Teams and Athletic Coaches to Eliminate and Prevent Hazing
Religious Diversity Guidelines
Safety and Security Information
- Safe Routes to School - Click HERE for more information!
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Saturday School
The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy
School Profile
School Support Groups
Staff Directory
Student Expectations
Student Service Learning (SSL)
FOR STUDENTS/FAMILIES:
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https://bit.ly/SSLonVUE - step-by-step directions for checking SSL hours
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https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities - all nonprofit-hosted opportunities
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https://bit.ly/VirtualSSL2020 - all nonprofit-hosted virtual/remote opportunities
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https://bit.ly/SSLOverview2020 - SSL program overview slideshow
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- The Montgomery County Board of Elections is actively seeking Election Poll Workers -- students may earn up to $310 or 25 SSL hours for this service activity. Interested students may view the flyer here and additional information at this website.
- The Choose Respect Video Contest is now open! This year, students may earn 10 SSL hours for quality video submissions. Interested students may view the flyer here and additional information at this website. MCPS staff may also consider sharing these graphics on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter.
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"Where's My Bench," an initiative of Empowering the Ages, is aimed at creating a map with the location of chairs and benches throughout the community. The link below gives details of how to earn SSL hours with this activity.SSL Coordinator - Barbara Martin
- SSL Brochure, includes deadlines and details on earning hours.
- Do You Need SSL Hours? Flowchart
- MCPS SSL Website
- SSL Form
- SSL PREAPPROVAL Form
SSL Opportunity:
New SSL Program: Youth Facing Racism
The Washington Center for International Education is offering a new SSL program, Youth Facing Racism. This is a four-week program for high school students engaging American experiences of race, ethnicity, and identity.
This dynamic SSL program includes eight online small group discussions as well as a service project completed at Corhaven Graveyard, a historical burial ground for African-Americans who were enslaved in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
This program has been designed especially for high school students with an international background (ESOL or otherwise), but non-ESOL students and students without an international background are VERY welcome to join as well.
Online discussion groups start weeks of October 5 and October 12. For information and to register, see the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website here or the WCIE website here. Email with questions to communityservice@washingtoncie.org.
For more information about WCIE, see http://washingtoncie.org/.
- Work closely with Museum Educators to facilitate hands-on programming for children ages 4 – 14.
- Train to teach STEM and art-related activities, and learn how to interact with museum visitors.
- Have the opportunity to enroll in professional development sessions at the museum, in various disciplines (such as woodworking or 3D printing).
The deadline to apply for the Fall 2020 session is September 18, and the semester runs from October 1, 2020-January 30th, 2021. Full details and the application can be found by visiting this link. Application
Student Handbook
Tutoring Help at PHS
Technology Agreement
PHS Website User's Guide
Web Team Contact: Susan Krouner