THE PANTHER'S POST

Viruses are constantly mutating into new and unexpected strains. After a steady decline in cases earlier this year, a new strain of COVID-19 first detected in India has caused a troubling rise in cases of COVID-19 and an increase in hospitalizations around the country. The variant has turned out to be more than twice as contagious as previous ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies have shown that the newer strain is much more dangerou

The inaugural class of the PVS Chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony in May of 2021 to celebrate the academic and extracurricular achievements of the juniors and seniors. Even though the school year just started, NHS members have already contributed to the school in a variety of ways. Students have already engaged in service, which is one of the tenets of the National Honor Society. NHS students wanted to show their appreciation for teachers and st

This summer, several Pleasant View students attended BRIDGES USA’s summer leadership conferences. These students are Bridge Builders, and have committed to becoming leaders and contributing to their community. Students attended the conference week that corresponded with their grade level and learned about different issues in their community. For example, rising seniors like Jana Elabiad learned about financial literacy, income inequality and how that affects families and comm

Pleasant View School offers a variety of AP classes, and this year the school added three more AP classes to an already robust curriculum. Although it is not required for students to take AP classes, it is strongly recommended for students to pursue them in order to fulfill the “rigor” category on college applications. Even more importantly, these courses prepare students for the courses they will take in college. PVS has a range of different AP classes, such as AP US Histor

After almost one and a half years of zoom classes, irregular sleeping patterns, and being separated from classmates, PVS students in grades pre-k-10 resumed in-person classes to kick off the 2021-2022 school year. Juniors and seniors will remain remote until the new building is completed. PVS prioritizes health and safety, allowing for a strong and successful return to the buildings. PVS communicates frequently with the top infectious disease experts in the community to make

Today, technology has transformed learning as a whole. At the same time, it has changed the way students choose the colleges they want to attend. One of the most important tools enabling this shift is virtual college visits. Pleasant View School hosted a virtual college visit with Rhodes College in August that included an information session led by Admissions Counselor Mac Trammel. College visits are definitely a useful way to become familiar with the college and help with de

The Scholastic Art And Writing Competition is an annual competition for students from 7-12th grades. The competition is an excellent way to get student writing and art recognized. There is a vast array of categories ranging from short-fiction to novel-length works, and regular pencil-drawing to sculptures. The submission portal opened September 1st, 2021. Categories: Writing: Critical Essay, Flash Fiction, Journalism, Personal Essay & Memoir, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Dramat

For the second summer in a row, Pleasant View students met online to discuss books centered on a schoolwide theme. This year, approximately 100 students dove into different readings that focused on the theme of “Growth mindset.” From analyzing each character’s growth in The Wizard of Oz to examining our own potential for growth in How to Be an Anti-Racist, students learned how to shift to a mindset of growth and establish goals. Ms. Jennifer Cartwright-Alejo conducted the hig

For many years, ICNA Relief has been organizing Back 2 School events to provide backpacks and school supplies to the less fortunate. In partnership with 901 Ummah, NABIC, and Masjid As-Salam, Pleasant View School students hosted a Back 2 School backpack distribution at Masjid As-Salam on Saturday, August 14. Each backpack had pencils, pens, markers, crayons, a sharpener, a pencil case, glue sticks, and other necessary supplies. The night before, ICNA Relief coordinators, who

This summer, Pleasant View School students stayed active by engaging and working within their communities and participating in academic programs.Many students took opportunities to begin developing practical leadership skills. Often, there is a narrative of brain drain during the summer that many students experience by not partaking in any beneficial activities, but Alhamdulillah, this summer PVS students remained actively engaged with academic and leadership opportunities. H