PALMYRA HIGH SCHOOL

311 West Fifth Street

Palmyra, New Jersey 08065
(856) 786-9400 Fax (856) 786-3014
“Excellence in Education”
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LISA E. SABO JARED M. TOSCANO MICHAEL PAPENBERG
Principal Assistant Principal Athletic Director
lsabo@palmyra.k12.nj.us jtoscano@palmyra.k12.nj.us mpapenberg@palmyra.k12.nj.us

August 29, 2019

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students:

On behalf of myself, Mr. Toscano and the entire staff, we would like to welcome all students
to Palmyra High School for the 2019-20 school year. As summer draws to a close, we are
looking forward to an exciting new year. We will continue to promote an environment
where teachers, students, and parents work together to promote a highly effective academic
learning community through collaboration, communication and cooperation.

School will reopen for all students on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:50 a.m. and dismiss at
2:24 p.m. On the morning of September 6th, there will be a series of assemblies to review school
programs and policies. Parents and guardians will receive numerous forms to fill out. These
forms MUST be returned by Monday, September 10th.

PHS Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, at 7:00p.m. in
the auditorium. Please visit the school website at www.palmyraschools.com for other
important information, policies, and the district calendar of events.

Your child's schedule is now viewable through OnCourse. Every attempt for schedule equality
has been made. However, course conflicts may prevent a student's request from being
accommodated. Only in an extreme case will schedule changes be considered. Should you have
any questions or concerns, please contact the guidance department 856-786-9400 x3184.

We thank you for your support in our efforts to work together during the 2019-20 school year.
Over the years, pride and tradition have played a key role in shaping the educational experience
for our students. As always, academic excellence and rigor remain our primary goals.
 PALMYRA HIGH SCHOOL
311 West Fifth Street
Palmyra, New Jersey 08065
(856) 786-9400 Fax (856) 786-3014
“Excellence in Education”

Student Drop- Off Procedures:

• Doors 1(for Middle School students only), 3 and 6 on Fifth Street and Doors 11
and 20 on Fourth Street will be open for morning arrival from 7:30-7:50 AM. After
7:50, all doors will be locked and the only access point into the high school will be
through Door 1.
• Students may only exit vehicles on the school side of the street. Vehicles must not stop
within the identified crosswalks or in front of the fire hydrants. Signs are posted
prohibiting stopping, standing, and parking along the parking lot side of the street from
Mon. -Friday between 7:00AM and 6:00PM. This will be strictly enforced by the local
police.
• Pedestrian crosswalks are located on Fourth Street and must be utilized at all times
when crossing. All vehicle traffic must yield to pedestrians while in the cross walks.
• Students who drive to and from school must park in the school parking lot and register
their vehicle in the main office. Parking tags are to be visible at all times.

Student Belongings Drop –Off Procedure:

Any parent dropping off an item for a student (lunches, gym clothes, books…etc.), must
enter Door 1 and leave the item in the new entrance vestibule. The student will be called down to
pick up the item from the vestibule.