Schoolwide
Online Re-Enrollment
Providence is excited to announce the 2021-2022 online re-enrollment through FACTS SIS that will begin Wednesday, January 13th. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership providing a “Boldly Christian and Unquestionably Academic” education for all of our students. Learn More.
COVID Update
We currently have 7 Covid-19 positive cases. Please refer to the Covid-19 informational page for helpful information regarding school protocols. Masks are worn not only to protect the student, but those around them. If your child’s mask is lost or soiled, they can pick up a disposable mask in the Lower or Upper School offices, but please consider packing an extra mask daily. Neck gaiters, valved/filtered masks, and face shields will not be permitted. We ask that your child wear a cloth or medical mask that loops over the ears and that a clean, fresh mask be worn daily.
*Most of the community COVID cases are presenting as head colds, without fevers so please be vigilant about staying home when feeling ill. *Reminder that if you are given a COVID log sheet to fill out- to please remember to turn it in at the end of quarantine or email it to nurse@prov.org. Learn More.
Important Dates
Jan 15 K-12 Report Cards Online
Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day – No School
Feb 3 National Signing Day/Soccer, Cross Country & Swimming Senior Night
CANCELLED – Upper School Winter Formal
Lower School
Lower School Chapel
This week’s chapel service featured a great message on what it means to be “Boldly Christian” and salvation from Pastor Nathan. Learn More.
Super Stallions Winter Reading Challenge
Let’s keep reading! Students in first through fifth grade are invited to participate in the Super Stallions WINTER reading challenge. Beginning January 11, 2021 all students in first through fifth grade may participate in our WINTER reading challenge. This challenge will end on March 14, 2021, the last day of Spring Break. All books must be entered on this form to be counted toward the challenge. Visit the Media Canvas Course for details and more information. Learn More.
Christmas Photo Galleries
Middle & High School
9th-12th Academic Planning Night
In order to ensure our community feels safe and remains healthy, the Academic Planning Night on Monday, January 11th will be held in a Zoom format and NOT physically in-person at Providence School. This night will cover course selection for the 2021-2022 school year, including the scheduling process, course progression plans, textbook information, etc. Learn More.
NBA Basketball Star, Chris Herren Speaks in Chapel Next Week
Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player, a voice on the topic of substance use prevention, and a wellness advocate. Since 2009, Chris has spoken to over one million students, athletes and community members, sparking honest discussions on the topics of substance use disorder and wellness. A person in long-term recovery, Chris continues to share his story nationally with a renewed focus on prevention education and challenging audiences to rethink how we look at the disease of addiction – changing the focus from the last day to the first. Chris will be sharing with our students in chapel. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, this Chapel service will be for students only. Learn More.
Middle & High School Chapel
This week’s chapel included a special video presentation of the Providence Dance Teams and a special guest speaker, Ryan Sweat, Youth Pastor of Jax Beach Church. Learn More.
Band & Chorus Christmas Concert Photo Galleries
Athletics
Game Day Update
In an effort to protect our fans, staff and students, Providence School will implement a reduced seating capacity for all of our athletic events. Juniors, Seniors, and immediate family of participants are now allowed to attend home games.
Softball
Varsity: Mike Cornman – mwcornman@gmail.com
Middle School: rburmeister@prov.org
Varsity Midnight Madness: – Jan 18th – Midnight – 2:00 am @Softball Field
Varsity Tryout Dates and Times: January 19 – 5:00-7:30 pm; January 20 – 3:45-5:15 pm; January 21 & 22 – 5:00-7:30 pm; MS Tryouts: January 25th 3:45 pm
Track & Field
Varsity & MS – For information contact: John Heron @ 315-440-4165 or john.heron@dalecarnegie.com
January 11 – Team meeting for anyone interested in track at 3:30 pm for all levels
Jan 25th – 3:30 pm @ Providence Track
Tennis
For information contact: Jeff Alford or jalford@nlcf.org
Mandatory meeting on January 11th after school; First day of practice: Jan 18th – 3:30 pm @ Jacksonville Golf and Country Club Tennis Courts
Baseball
Varsity: Mac Mackiewitz or rmackiewitz@prov.org
JV: Rusty Robertson or rrobertson@prov.org
MS: Steve Johnson or sgjohnson11@gmail.com
Jan 18th – Varsity 9:00 am ; JV 11:00 am – MS 3:30 pm – @Baseball Field
Lacrosse
MS, JV & Varsity: Brian Theiss or brtheiss@prov.org
JV: Michael Leary or michael.leary01@gmail.com
MS: Sutshi Deverson sutshidev@rocketmail.com
Players meeting – Thursday Jan 7th – 3:25 pm media center; Conditioning – dates TBA; Weight room 2:45-3:30 pm after school on Wednesday; Tryouts: Jan 25-26 all teams 3:45-5:45 pm
Weightlifting
HS & MS – Coach Chambers or Jchambers@prov.org
Jan 11th – 3:30 pm @ Providence Weight room
SPORTS PHYSICALS: Students MUST have a sports physical before trying out for a team. Head Athletic Director: Ron Pompeo – Rpompeo@prov.org; Associate Athletic Director: Gigi Bistrow – Gbistrow@prov.org; Assistant to the Athletic Department: Melissa Pennington – Mpennington@prov.org
Live Streaming via NFHS Network
The IT department has installed new systems in Barfield Gymnasium and Selman Field. All games will be streamed live. You can subscribe for the year for $69.99 or monthly for $10.00. Watch Here.
