Get Your PHHS Holiday Gifts! Order by November 15

The PHHS Foundation is selling a small selection of items that will make the perfect cozy addition to your early holiday shopping list. Choose from among PHHS-branded pajama pants, beanies, sweatshirts and hoodies, long- and short-sleeved shirts, and a blanket for your student or family member. A portion of sales through this partnership with local Al's Sport Shop benefit the Foundation. Click on the image below and place your order by November 15 to receive items by December 11. A PHHS Foundation member will reach out with details about when and where to pick up your order.

Homecoming Freshman Family Meet-Up & Flowers Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who joined the freshman family meet-up at the Homecoming game last month and who purchased their flowers for the Homecoming Dance through the SD Flower Shop. Together, we had a great time getting to know one another and raised $100 for the Foundation! If you'd like to learn more about efforts to connect freshman families, please email Board Member and 9th grade representative, Ashleigh Villarba, at ashleighnote[at]gmail[dot]com.

Progress on PHHS Traffic & Safety Issues

The PHHS Foundation's new Traffic Subcommittee, led by Board Member Mat Kostrinsky, has gathered great near-term, feasible suggestions from students to build upon with input from parents, neighbors, and staff:

Volunteer and/or staff crossing guards at high-traffic intersections (e.g., Wandermere, Park Ridge, and Hyde Park) to bundle pedestrian crossings and keep cars moving

Clearer painted lanes and directional arrows at the main entrance three-way stop to eliminate confusion
Designated off-site drop-off and pick-up spots to reduce the overall volume of cars right at the main gates
Enforced loading and drop-off zones near the school to keep surrounding driveways and bike lanes clear

Additionally, Mat referred Principal Kray to staff at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, who together were able to coordinate adjustments to the Route 115 schedule at PHHS that will begin at the end of January 2027. Route 115 route buses will increase pick up times to 3:42 p.m., 3:55 p.m., and 4:12 p.m., shortening the wait times in between so students won't feel as pressured to rush to the bus stop.

We’re still collecting feedback to help shape our recommendations! Whether you're a parent navigating the drop-off line, a student, or a neighbor affected by peak-hour traffic, we want your input.

If you have suggestions, observations, ideas or questions, please let us know by completing this Google form.

Support the PHHS Foundation

While we didn't meet our $25,000 fall Patriot Pledge campaign goal, we still raised more then $16,000! We deeply appreciate everyone who helped us get there. Donations are accepted year-round, so if you weren't able to donate by October 25, you may still do so by following the link below. Questions? Email fundraisers[at]patrickhenryhs[dot]net.

DONATE

Apply for a Grant

Grant requests from PHHS teachers and student groups are considered by the Foundation Board each month.

Get Involved

November 19, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | PHHS Library

For past meeting information, click here.

Our Impact So Far

As of October 20, the PHHS Foundation has approved nine grant requests totaling nearly $3,200 for teachers. Read more about how your donations to the PHHS Foundation have been used to support our school!

Teacher Testimonial

"I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of the donations I received from the Foundation. Thank you so much for your support in reading in the classroom. It truly has saved so much classroom time and inspired all students when it comes to reading." ~English teacher Wendy Lange

Follow us on social media for the latest updates. Have a question or want us to share what your group is up to? Email us at phhspatriotfoundation [at] gmail [dot] com to let us know!

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