Parent Partnership Newsletter

Thank you again, Panther parents, for helping make this week extra special for our hardworking teachers and staff. Your support made all the difference!

Featuring Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Painting, and Photography. 

Open for Viewing: May 8–19, 2025
Where: Presentation Center

Come by anytime during this period to view the full display of our students' spring semester artwork.

Evening Family Reception

When: Thursday, May 8 | 5:15–7 p.m.

Join us for a special evening to celebrate our student artists with refreshments and a chance to meet the artists behind the work!

Join us on Monday, May 12 from 4–5:30 p.m. in The Center for Demo Day, where our Engineering students will showcase their real-world inventions designed for community partners. Hear their project pitches, see their prototypes in action, and celebrate the power of creative problem-solving. Free and open to all.

For more information, contact drosenthal@presentationhs.org.

Over Easter Break, a group of Presentation and Bellarmine students traveled to Mexico to meet migrants and explore immigration issues at the U.S.–Mexico border.

Join us for Kino Night to hear their powerful reflections and experiences.

Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Presentation High School Chapel

All are welcome. We hope to see you there.

Presentation High School offers safe, convenient morning transportation for families across the Bay—making it easier than ever to start your day stress-free. See flyer here.

Choose from two routes for the 2025–26 school year:
Blue & Gold Line Pass – $1,350 (Aug–May)
Covers all designated stops from Fremont, Milpitas, Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga, and Blossom/Almaden Valley.

Caltrain Connector Pass – $765 (Aug–May)
Includes morning pick-up only from San Jose Diridon Station.

Fees will be billed through Clarity as a one-time payment or over 9 monthly installments starting August 31. Non-Tuition Assistance is available for families currently receiving tuition assistance. 

Enrollment deadline: August 1
Withdrawal deadline: August 10 (must email transportation@presentationhs.org to avoid full-year charges)

Visit www.presentationhs.org/transportation to learn more and enroll today.

We’re excited to celebrate our students at Presentation’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 10:15–11:40 a.m. in the Presentation Athletic Complex (Gym).

This annual event is an on-campus assembly and celebration of our students' achievements and growth toward Presentation's graduation outcomes, with special recognition for senior students.

Families of students receiving an award will be notified via email by May 12.

RSVP to Attend

• If you plan to attend, please complete the Awards Ceremony RSVP Form.

Student Attire

• Seniors may wear free dress (dressy, in accordance with handbook policies).
• All other students must wear their formal uniform.

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you! If you have any questions, please contact Siobhán O’Byrne at sobyrne@presentationhs.org.

We’re excited to send off our seniors in style! On Thursday, May 15, students will gather in the courtyard for our annual Senior Launch Party—a fun tradition where they wear their college gear, enjoy some treats, and share where they’re headed next.

Thank you for all the support you’ve given your student throughout their journey at Presentation. We can’t wait to celebrate this exciting milestone with them!

Celebrate your graduating senior with the cutest keepsake—our limited-edition Panther stuffed animal, complete with a Class of 2025 tee!

Order online at lanternlocker.com or stop by the Lantern Locker on campus to grab yours before they’re gone!

When: Thursday, May 22 | 6:30–9 p.m.

Senior parents and other family members celebrate their student's four years at Presentation, with delicious dinner and class memories. All Seniors will have the opportunity to dress up and express gratitude for an important person in their life.

Tickets are on sale now!
Each senior receives one ticket for themselves and one for a guest.
Additional tickets are available for $75 each.

Celebrate your Pres graduate with a meaningful, lasting tribute!
Personalized tiles in the Athletic Complex are a unique way to honor your student and become part of Presentation history.

Order now through August 1, 2025.
Click here for more details and to place your order.

Questions? Contact Julianne Garnett at jgarnett@presentationhs.org

Below is a quick reference guide to upcoming senior events—mark your calendars and celebrate this exciting season with your student!

• Ongoing – Yard Sign Pickup (Stop by the front office after school)
• May 2025 – Senior Exit Interviews
• Saturday, May 10 – Prom
• Monday, May 12 – Senior Student-Athlete Signing Day
• Thursday, May 15 – Senior Launch Party
• Monday, May 19 – Awards Assembly
• Monday, May 19 – Senior Sunset
• Thursday, May 22 - Graduation Practice
• Thursday, May 22 – Senior Family Dinner
• Friday, May 23 – Class Day Liturgy & Rally
• Friday, May 23 – Class Day Pool Party
• Saturday, May 24 – Graduation

Here is a link to the May 9 communication with recent updates. And, see here for the May 2 communication.

As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, we’ll gather the senior class for a special tradition—watching the sunset together as they reflect on their Pres journey.

To make the evening even sweeter, we’re asking for donations of desserts and baked goods for the students to enjoy during the event. Homemade or store-bought treats are both welcome!

Please drop off items at the Main Office by 4:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Click here to sign up and contribute

In a world that seems incredibly demanding, distracting, and fast, Campus Ministry encourages students to take time out to stop, reflect on their faith, and to build community with their peers.

We offer retreats for each class level to support students in personal spiritual growth, to encourage reflection that leads to gratitude, and to strengthen relationships. Students of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to lead and to participate in retreats.

All Presentation’s retreats are free and are open to and enhanced by students of all faith traditions and experiences. Space is limited, so register now using one of the following registration links:

Senior Retreat
Junior Retreat 
Sophomore Retreat

BASE - Bay Area Social Empowerment – Get involved in local initiatives and make an impact.

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life – Mark your calendars for May 10, 2025!

San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking – Are you a writer, artist, or musician? Enter this competition to raise awareness and advocacy in the fight against human trafficking. Cash prizes are available!

Click and save your grade-level comprehensive resources below:
2025, 2026, 2027

Visiting colleges? See our College Visit Guide to help keep your student organized!

Optional Junior Family Meetings - Please see the email sent via Scoir on April 18th for more information about this opportunity!

We are already preparing for our 2025-2026 school year and will be excited to see all of you on campus in August.

Presentation High School utilizes Magnus Health to collect student health and emergency contact information. We require this information for every student as part of our enrollment agreement. We send this information request out at the beginning of May, with a due date of June 1st, so that you can complete the requirements prior to enjoying your summer vacation.

If you have forgotten your login or password information, you can request a reset by emailing our Presentation High School Magnus Health Coordinator at magnushealth@presentationhs.org.

Some reminders:

Click HERE to order your uniform.

See here for anticipated availability and arrival times:

Give your student a summer filled with learning, growth, and fun at Summer at Pres! Our engaging programs for middle and high school students offer opportunities to explore new interests, get ahead academically, and develop athletic skills in a supportive environment.

Camp dates are June 6–August 8. Apply now at www.athenacamps.com.

Check out these upcoming events featured from Parent Venture:

• Raising a Well-Balanced Student - Thursday, May 15 · 5:30
• How can you raise a well-balanced student in a high-pressure culture? Join Denise Pope, PhD, Stanford University, for tools and strategies.  Register here.