Parent Partnership Newsletter

Dear Presentation Families,

As part of our commitment to meaningful, mission-aligned learning, all students are required to complete summer reading based on the Social Science course they will be enrolled in for the 2025–2026 school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to a class-level teacher.

• World History: Amy Fields or Amanda Sólivan
• APUSH: Amy Fields
• US History: Amanda Sólivan
• Junior and Senior Classes: Laura Zepeda 

Click "read more" to find the summer reading for your student’s Fall semester course—students are only responsible for reading the text and completing the assignment for the course they will be taking in the fall...

We’re excited to welcome our newest Panthers! We invite all new parents—freshman and transfer families—to join us for a New Parent Coffee on Monday, June 23 at 9 am in Room 10.

Whether you're dropping off your student for Pres Preview Week—our signature orientation experience for incoming students—or simply looking to connect, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow parents, chat with staff, and start building the community that makes Pres so special.

Not registered for Pres Preview Week yet? There’s still time! This program is designed for incoming freshmen and runs from June 23–27. It’s full of fun, friendship, and Panther spirit. Register here.

Textbook requirements for the 2025-2026 school year are now available on our website! Presentation has partnered with BNC K-12 Services/MBS to supply the majority of course requirements. This is the quickest and most complete process to purchase most of your students’ print and digital items all at once. 
 
This year, you can find the list of required textbooks on our website and buy them at our online Bookstore link. Soon, you'll be able to search for your textbooks using your student ID in the Bookstore's dropdown menu. 

See flyer here.
 
Digital Book Notice: All digital books must be purchased using the student's school email address. Please make sure the books are ready to download to the student's iPad.
 
MBS will offer FREE SHIPPING from July 7–July 21 for orders over $99. Please email textbooks@presentationhs.org if you have any questions.

All Freshmen and transfer students will attend orientation on Tuesday, August 12th.

Check-in for orientation begins at 8:30 a.m., and the official programming for the day is from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all students. More details will be provided to students’ Pres email in August.

International Trips 2025–2026: Key Details

Spain Exchange Program

- For Spanish students (Level 3+).
- Cultural exchange with GSD School in Buitrago del Lozoya.
- Live in dorms, attend classes, and explore Madrid.
- When: February 2026 (exact dates TBD).
- Destination: Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain
- Info session: Back to School Night + follow-up meeting (TBD).

Senegal Service Learning Trip

- Open to all students in grades 9–11 (no seniors).
- Focus on cultural immersion, community service, and leadership.
- Organized with WorldStrides for a safe, enriching experience.
- When: June 1–10, 2026
- Destination: Senegal, West Africa
- Info session: Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m.

More details coming soon!

Please join us next year onstage, backstage, or in the audience!

Audition information is now available, visit our website to learn more.

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.

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

Contest schedules for Fall sports are now available on the Presentation website! A few more events will be added once confirmed, and golf matches are still to be finalized in August.

Later in the summer (target is the week of July 7th), we will post the Fall sports tryout schedule. For your early planning, all 7 of our Fall sports tryouts (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Polo) will begin on Monday, August 11th. It is expected that all students interested in participating in a fall sport will attend all tryout sessions the week of 8/11/25. 

All students trying out for a school sport must complete the Magnus Health online package, including a valid annual physical examination, before the start of the season. Be sure to check the date of your student's physical now to ensure there is no gap in Presentation holding a valid physical on file.

Get excited for your first-ever high school mixer! The Freshmen mixer is on Friday, September 5th from 7:30-10:00 pm at Pres. This mixer is for high school freshmen only from any school and is a fun way to kick off your first year of high school. Freshmen students that do not attend a Catholic school in the diocese of San Jose will need to obtain a guest pass and attend the mixer as the guest of a current Pres Freshmen.

Tickets can be purchased online here.

More info can be found on the Pres Website.

New Student Orientation

All Freshmen students will attend orientation on Tuesday, August 12th. 

Check-in for orientation begins at 8:30 am, and the official programming for the day is from 8:45 am to 2 pm Lunch will be provided for all students. More details will be provided to students’ Pres email in August.

Class of 2029 T-Shirt & Sweatshirt 

Every Freshman Student will receive a Class of 2029 shirt at Orientation in August. Please pre-order your shirt so that we can have your requested size by completing this form.

Do you want to design your freshman class shirt & sweatshirt?  

If so, please submit your design to this form. All design submissions are due June 18, 2025. Please email any questions about this to Mrs. Colvin at scolvin@presentationhs.org.

Shirt design must include the following:

• Class year (Class of 2029)
• Presentation High School or PHS
• Shirt must be blue, white or gray
• Maximum 2 colors for text/ graphics (black, white, yellow, blue or gray)
• Design must be submitted as an image file (jpg)

If you’d like to see an example of a previous class shirt, you can view the back & front here.

Class Sweatshirt: Sweatshirts will be sold in the Lantern Locker by presale only. Look for an email this summer with the winning design and order information.

We are so excited to welcome your daughters to our Presentation community! As part of their journey, all freshmen participate in a special retreat designed to help them build meaningful connections, grow in faith, and feel a true sense of belonging from the very start. This day-long retreat is a cherished tradition and a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to bond with her classmates, reflect on the transition to high school, and be reminded that she is deeply valued and supported here at Pres.

Retreat attendance is required for all freshmen. Please take a moment to register your daughter using the link below. We can’t wait to walk with her as she begins this new chapter! Register now here.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lisa Brunolli, Director of Campus Ministry, lbrunolli@presentationhs.org.

Get excited for Sophomore Splash — a pool party to kick off the new school year for the class of 2028. This is a fun opportunity to reconnect with your classmates before the start of your sophomore year.  This party is at the PHS pool on Friday, August 8th from 3:00-5:00pm and is open to all members of the class of 2028. Please RSVP here so we know how many students to expect. More information will be provided in your PHS email later this summer.

Senior Sunrise

Seniors, save the date for your Senior Sunrise on Wednesday, 8/13/25, students can arrive at 6:15 AM to the Presentation field.  More information will be provided in your Pres email in August.

Senior Class Shirts

Every Senior will receive a senior class shirt. Please submit your information to this form so you can receive your preferred size.

Want to design your Senior class shirt? If so, please submit your design to this form.

Shirt design must include the following:

• Class year (Class of 2026)
• Presentation High School or PHS
• Shirt color: Class color or blue, white or gray
• Maximum 2 colors for text/ graphics 
• Design must be submitted as an image file (jpg)
• Please avoid copyright infringement in all designs (this means we can't put any copyrighted images on the shirt, including pictures of your mascot)

Design submissions are due Monday, August 18, 2025. Please email any questions about this to Mrs. Colvin at scolvin@presentationhs.org.

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

This document provides a summary of key dates for the upcoming school year, including start and end dates, holidays, faculty/staff professional development days, and major school events. These dates are intended to support your planning for the academic year. Please note that all dates are subject to change—be sure to check the official school calendar in July for the most up-to-date and detailed schedule.

2025–2026 Academic Year Important Dates

Fechas Importantes de 2025-2026 (español)

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Check out the summer sale! 20% off June 15–21 and 15% off June 22–29!  Offer valid in store only. Read more for details.

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Give your student a summer filled with learning, growth, and fun at Summer at Pres!

We offer various programs for middle and high school students, including:

• Middle School Enrichment & Classes
• High School Academic Classes
• Incoming Frosh Programs—Pres Preview Week
• Athletic Camps

Sessions run from June 16–July 24, 2025.
Don’t wait—register your student today and make this summer unforgettable!