National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) At Placerita

The National Junior Honor Society at Placerita is an honorary society based upon academic achievement, citizenship and community service. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA at the close of each semester. A student can be a candidate for the NJHS a total of three times; the first semester of 7th grade, the second semester of 7th grade and the first semester of 8th grade. If a student qualifies for all three semesters, ... (click here to read more)

Principal's Message

Greetings from Placerita!

As you walk into the principal’s office at Placerita this year, you will be greeted by a bulletin board showing a sample of our staff shirt for the 2008-2009 school year. On the front of the shirt, you will find a quote which reads, "Whatever it Takes," and on the back, you will find a bold rendering of the word "PERSIST." Both of these terms reflect our commitment to ... (click here to read more)

2008-2009 Placerita Nugget

Be certain to order your own 2009 copy of The Nugget online by clicking the banner above. The sooner you order your book, the less it will cost. The price will be progressively higher as the year goes on. If you have questions about your order, please contact Jayme Allsman, the assistant advisor, at 259-1551, x1404, or at jallsma@hartdistrict.org. Please don't think that you ordered a book at registration because we didn't sell them then!

Placerita Intramurals

Football is meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00 pm.
Cross Country is meeting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:45-3:45 pm.
Attendance at intramurals can count for your Fitness Log.
See your P.E. teacher for more info.

Parents - We Need Your Help!

We are in need of Parent Volunteers to assist with various functions throughout the school year.

Perhaps you’re available for only a day
Perhaps you have an occasional evening free
Perhaps you’re willing to help organize of our PAC committees

Whatever your commitment level – we can really use your help!

Come be a part of Placerita’s great tradition of parent involvement – Our students, staff and families truly benefit from it.

You can view a list of opportunities here:

If you are interested in volunteering to assist in any capacity, please e-mail our PAC co-President – Mrs. Paula Cardey at: paula.cardey@sbcglobal.net

ShakeOut

We would like to invite you and your family to register and participate in the "ShakeOut". At 10 a.m. on November 13th, join millions of Southern Californians in the ShakeOut Drill, the largest earthquake preparedness activity in U.S. history! Placerita JHS and the entire W. S. Hart School District will be taking part in this drill. For more information please go to ShakeOut.org.