Community Corner
Public Notice
Town of Deerpark Lions Club Presents Bingo Night
- When: April 20, 2024
- Time: Doors open at 5 pm, Calling starts at 6 pm
- Where: Huguenot Fire Company 430 Rt. 209, Huguenot, NY 12746
- Admission: $7 (includes 3 on 10 card)
Friends, Fun, Food, Prizes & 50/50 Raffle
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County
Dear Port Jervis Community Members,
The Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) is proud to be partnering with the Port Jervis City School District on an innovative new approach to substance use and mental health prevention. Through this initiative, called ADAC IMPACT (Improving Mindsets, Policies, and Communities, Together), ADAC will place highly skilled Prevention Specialists in school districts across Orange County to provide universal prevention education to all students as well as faculty and community members. The Prevention Specialists will also promote healthy living by implementing evidence-based programs and practices, presentations, disseminating information, and awareness campaigns relating to substance use and mental health. They will also facilitate a program called Teen Intervene, an internationally recognized early intervention model for youth who are at risk of or experiencing mild to moderate negative consequences from substance use. The Prevention Specialists will be embedded in the school district and become a part of the school culture, fostering relationships with students and staff alike in an effort to lower the likelihood of youth engaging in problematic substance use.
The Prevention Specialist for the Port Jervis City School District is Denise Hulse. Denise is a 1988 graduate of PJHS and graduate of Orange-Ulster BOCES. She has a life-long passion for helping youth in her community. She has been a volunteer for the Eldred school district as well as the PJCSD for many years, costuming all districts shows, for all grade levels, for ten years. In addition, Denise was PJHS-PTSA secretary, PJHS-PTSA president, coordinator for various community fundraisers, photographer for school events, community events, and ADAC events, PJYFL cheerleading coordinator and assistant cheerleading coach, and Red Ribbon Week bow maker and volunteer for ADAC. She has received many awards for her volunteer work including Port Pride Award, ASK Performing Arts Award, and Orange Couty Citizen of the Month. Denise’s work with ADAC began as a volunteer. Her desire to be more hands-on and have direct contact with the much needed and important work ADAC does lead her to a part-time position as Program Assistant. She held that position for almost two years where she was the poster and essay contest coordinator working closely with sixteen school districts throughout Orange County, as well as the red ribbon week coordinator. When the IMPACT position was offered for Port Jervis, she decided to take a leap of faith and concentrate her efforts full time in her hometown. During her employment with ADAC, Denise completed and continues to complete training in the field of alcohol and drug awareness, social emotional skills, and harm reduction all with a strong focus on youth. She is highly motivated, high energy, and eager to begin her role as the new Prevention Specialist for the PJCSD. Anyone can reach out to Denise by phone, (845) 645-1109 or email, dhulse@adacinfo.com
ADAC is proud of our long-standing partnership with the Port Jervis City School District and Community, and we look forward to working together to help our youth and communities thrive. Additional questions or inquiries may be directed to our Prevention Director, MaryAlice Kovatch.
Sincerely,
MaryAlice Kovatch
Prevention Director
mkovatch@adacinfo.com
(845)673-5903 ext. 227
Playlist Day Camp
160 Big Pond Rd. Huguenot, NY 12746
Freedom to Play, Freedom to Choose
In today’s fast-paced world, kids often find themselves immersed in scheduled activities chosen by adults, missing out on crucial life skills. Playlist Day Camp aims to change that narrative. At our camp, kids ages 4-15 collaborate with staff to craft their own schedules, fostering problem-solving, time management, flexibility, frustration tolerance, and conflict resolution. Beyond being a play space, our camp is where campers build a sense of belonging, develop life skills, and create lasting memories.
Camp Dates
July 8th - August 16th, 9 AM - 4 PM
- Early Drop off (7:30 AM) and Late Pick Up (5:30 PM) available!
- Pack your own lunch, or choose a camp-prepared lunch!
- Adult co-working space available!
More weeks = Bigger Savings!
- 1-2 weeks: $335 per week
- Early Drop Off, Late Pickup, and Camp Lunch as add-ons
- 3-5 weeks: $299 per week
- Early Drop Off, Late Pickup INCLUDED
- Camp Lunch as add-on
- 6-7 weeks: $265 per week
- Early Drop Off, Late Pickup AND LUNCH INCLUDED
Summer School Special!
If your child is enrolled in PJ Summer School, this is for you! Bussing will be provided to Camp from school each day, so your child can work and then go play!
- Half-Day: $25 per day
- Monday-Thursday
- 12:30-5:30
- Bussing provided!
- Full-Day: $50 per day
- Friday Only
- 9:00-4:00
- Add-ons available
We care about doing our best to ensure every camper has the opportunity to attend Day Camp.
Financial assistance milies that request it!
(845) 288-4120 | mike@campreimagined.org | playlistdaycamp.org
Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve Presents Camp Compassion
- Ages: 8-13
- Date: July 22-26, 2024
- Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
- Activities:
- Meet the Animals
- Hiking
- Arts & Crafts
- Cooking Class
- Scavenger Building
- And Much More!
Vegetarian lunch & snacks provided
Full Scholarships available bases on income. Email chrissy@tamerlaine.org for application.
For more information: please call: 917-697-4513
Registration link: https://impact.tamerlaine.org/event/summer-camp-2024/e552133
Port Jervis Youth Football League
- MM - Ages 5, 6, 7 Weight max 120lb
- D1 - Ages 8 & 9 Weight max 125lb
- D2 - Ages 10 & 11 Weight max 142lb
- D3 - Ages 12 & 13 Weight max 166lb
Check PJYFL.com for more information and to register or contact us @ ThePJYFL@gmail.com
Register for PJYFL Football and Cheer
- Football $175
- Cheer $125
More Information
Capital Project Update:
Presentations from the November 12, 2019 Board of Education Meeting - Capital Project Proposal Overview.
2019.11.12 Port Jervis BOE presentation
BOE Presentation 11.12.2019
Community Resources
Orange County Crisis Call Center Contact Information
NY State of Health Letter to Families
New York State ESSA-Funded Programs Complaint Procedures
Dial-A-Bus
845-856-7999
Food Pantry
First Assembly of God
13 Rt. 6, Port Jervis
845-856-1826
Port Jervis
Deerpark
Orange County
Child Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-342-3720
Reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment should be made immediately -- at any time of the day and on any day of the week -- by telephone to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (sometimes referred to as the State Central Register or SCR).
Port Jervis City School District Indoor Community Winter Walking Trail
Port Jervis, NY - The Port Jervis Board of Education and the Port Jervis City School District would like to extend a wonderful opportunity to community members during the winter months. The indoor “Walking Trail” has been established in the High School and ASK Complex. We know that many district residents enjoy the use of our outdoor track and campus walkways and trails for exercise; and we would like to provide a safe and convenient alternative during the months of inclement weather (December - March) to allow those interested to keep exercising.
Click for more info and forms: Indoor Community Winter Walking Trail
The Easter Seals Community Outreach Drive
Monthly, Port Jervis, NY - Arrive at 9:30am to get a ticket. Limited waiting time.
Food Pantry is full of delicious and nutritious meats, fresh, frozen and canned foods. Breads and cake too! TURKEYS TURKEYS and more TURKEYS HERE!
* Seasonal clothes for infants and adults, including shoes.
** Medical van will be here**
Easter Seals Project Discovery
88 East Main St.
Port Jervis, N. Y. 12771
845-858-2874 phone
845-858-3869