Dear Incoming PVPHS Panthers:

The PVPHS community envisions its graduates as successful life-long learners in a rapidly changing global landscape. The depth and breadth of our curricular and extra-curricular programs produce students who achieve their highest academic, career and personal potentials, while developing positive self-images in a safe, secure, diverse and aesthetic environment.

PVPHS students are challenged and inspired to achieve their maximum potential. Individual differences and needs are recognized and embraced as a key component to a positive learning environment. PVPHS offers a strong and applicable curriculum that is supported by the highly-qualified and dedicated teachers. Additionally, we strongly believe that our continued long-term success can only flourish through critical and honest self-examination as it relates to our educational programs, pedagogy and most crucially, the needs and aspirations of our student body.

PVPHS has earned a national reputation of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and extracurricular activities. Honors include California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon School, New American High School and Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education winner. We are highly ranked year after year on prestigious lists of the best high schools in the country by Newsweek, the Washington Post, and US News & World Report.

Each member of our school community-teachers, counselors and parents offers guidance and support to assist them in reaching their aspirations and live up to their potential. PVPHS is truly a place where all students discover their passions and create their own path for future success.

We look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,
Mitzi Cress, Principal