THE PANTHER'S POST

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation is one of the most prestigious scholarship competitions in the country. This year, PVS is pleased to announce that one of our seniors has been selected as a National Merit Semifinalist, and two more of our seniors received National Merit Commended Student awards. The following is the press release from NMSC. Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67

The Coca Cola Scholars Program, one of the most notable scholarship programs in the country, annually awards 150 students in the nation with $20000 scholarships. The application process itself is extremely competitive, with thousands of applicants competing to be finalists. This year, over 68,000 applicants applied for this scholarship, and only 1,617 students were selected to be semifinalists. For the first time in PVS history, two of our seniors have been selected as semifi

Early in November, students finally had the chance to participate in Mr. Clarke’s annual cookout. The food, all made by Mr. Clarke, was wonderful. And as he said, “The burgers were good, bro.” Students volunteered to collect tickets, pass out food, and clean up throughout the afternoon. Although there were a few hiccups on the planning side, the cookout went very well. Students enjoyed spending time with their classmates, upperclassmen, and even alumni. Many alumni were prese

Every year, The Muslim Community Center Inc. conducts elections for the Board of Directors. On November 3, 2021, the election for the Board of Directors took place. Prior to the election, a virtual “Meet the Candidate” session was held on October 26, 2021. PVS parents were able to meet the candidates and carry out fruitful discussions with them. Dr. Hassan Almoazen, a parent who has children in 11th, 8th, and 3rd grades said, “I attended the ‘Meet the candidate’ session on zo

The PVS education group has been hosting tutoring sessions for students in 3rd-12th grades. In addition to the virtual sessions, they now offer in-person sessions for those who are interested. Tutors help students strengthen their academic skills and offer assistance in areas where they struggle. Additionally, they aid students' comprehension, assist with homework, and allow them to improve in their overall academic studies and learning skills. The way the tutoring works is t

In late October 2021, Pleasant View School students were invited to listen to the monthly “Talk with a Professional” program sponsored by the Islamic Association of Greater Memphis. The host of this program, Dr. Hassan Almoazen, interviews professionals in different career fields every month. The interviews allow students and parents to learn and gain more knowledge about various career paths. The guest speaker in October was Sr. Fatima Iqbal, an investment advisor and senior

A group of Pleasant View School seniors have formed a mental health advocacy group, “Positive Panthers,” to focus on the mental and physical well-being of students. People normally prioritize physical health, but mental health is equally as essential, and can be more essential than physical health in many cases. With the advent of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma that our community has constructed around advocating for and seeking help for mental health is an issue w

When we first walked into English class three years ago in 8th grade, we didn’t know what to expect from the new teacher, who told us to call her Mrs. A instead of Mrs. Angela Alomari, her real name. Little did we know that over the next three years, ‘Mrs. A’ would become more than just a name; it would become a symbol of comfort, happiness, and peace. Mrs. A joined PVS as a middle and high school English teacher in the fall of 2019. For many students, her methods of teaching

College Visits College application deadlines approached and colleges visited PVS this fall both virtually and in-person to talk to PVS seniors and juniors about their college admissions process. Often colleges will conduct these visits to schools to answer questions and meet the students that are applying to universities, or gain interest for students who weren't thinking of applying before. For the juniors, these visits allow them to get an understanding of what colleges the

Soccer is one of the most common sports played around the world. It’s also one of the most popular sports found at our school. You’ll find people playing soccer around the school anytime possible. Soccer isn’t just a game. For many, it’s their entertainment, their comfort activity, their exercise and their stress reliever. Soccer comes with many benefits and one unique example is an idea by Mr.Clarke. He claims that soccer is the best way to explain history. Based on the expe