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Mr. Jason Paige 1970-2010
November 1, 2010
Filed under Top Stories
It is with much sadness that Mercury has to report that Jason Paige , our attendance officer, passed away on Friday, October 29,2010. Mr. Paige suffered a heart attack early Friday morning. He died in route to the hospital. Mr. Paige was born and raised in Peekskill. He attended Peekskill schools and... Read more »
LCC- Operation Christmas Child
November 4, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
The Latino Culture Club is participating in Operation Christmas Child, which is an organization that delivers packages to needy children around the world. The Members of the LCC and I would greatly appreciate your help by donating any small items that would fit into shoe boxes, such as tooth brushes,... Read more »
Upset, Sad, Depressed
November 7, 2010 • Mr. Tosto
Filed under Advice
When something bad happens, unexpectedly, we often react by getting “upset.”You spill milk on your new pants…you get a bad grade on a test…someone makes a “smart remark” to you. Being upset can often occur as a reaction to something minor.(less than 5 on a scale... Read more »
Environmental Club Crosses Hudson
November 8, 2010 • By: Frankie Perricelli Editors: Paige Hill and Sade Salley
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Early on Saturday morning, October 16th, members of the Enviromental Club met at the Peekskill Train Station to catch a train to Poughkeepsie. On the ride, points of interest such as West Point Milatary Academy, Bannerman Island, Breakneck Mountain, and Mount Beacon were viewed and discussed. After departing... Read more »
PHS Blood Drive
November 13, 2010 • Photographer: Justin Hayes
Filed under Top Stories
The slogan for the New York Blood Drive is ” You Care – We Care”. Last Wednesday, the students of PHS showed that they did, in fact, care, and they have been caring for a long time. According to the Student Council Adviser, Ms. Risoli, the Student Council has been organizing... Read more »
New Soccer Club
November 13, 2010
Filed under Sports & Clubs
Over 40 students came out on Wednesday for the first pick-up soccer game sponsored by the new PHS Soccer Club. The club was formed and is supervised by the Hudson River Health Care’s Americorps Volunteers who are working at our school this year. The Volunteers, Greg, Diana, and Jen, also enjoy... Read more »
PHS Band Performs For Veterans Day
November 14, 2010
Filed under Arts, Top Stories
Veteran’s Day Observance at Monument Park Includes Peekskill High School Marching Band PEEKSKILL….Sixty Peekskill High School students in the PHS Marching Band joined veterans and community members on November 11, 2010 to observe Veteran’s Day ceremonies. Directed by Peekskill music teachers John... Read more »
PBIS Homework Booster Week
November 14, 2010
Filed under News
Now that the First Quarter report cards have been distributed, we all know that some students need to improve their grades . In order to do this, many students have to pick their game up in regard to homework.To support students to change their behaviors in regard to doing homework, the PBIS... Read more »
Great American Smoke Out
November 17, 2010 • Dawn Tosto, Health Educator, Hudson River Health Care
Filed under Top Stories
The American Cancer Society will be marking the 35th Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November, November 18. This annual event aims to encourage people to quit smoking. By quitting, smokers can live longer and healthier lives. So, why should someone quit smoking? To begin with, tobacco... Read more »
Thanksgiving at PHS
November 17, 2010
Filed under Video
