Message From Our Principal, And A Special Message From Santa!

     On behalf of all members of the Raider Family, I want to wish all Raiders a joyful holiday season filled with love and happiness, and here's to an exciting 2014 that will give all of us exciting opportunities to be the best that we can be! Raider Strong!!

     Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! I hope all my good little boys and girls from Port Richmond like what I bring you this year! I'll be coming down your chimneys on Christmas Eve. Remember to work hard in school and make your parents and teachers proud. My elves are watching you! Oh, no more oatmeal cookies this year, please. I love chocolate chips M&Ms!

What Do You Want For Christmas?

     Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing ring ting tingle-ing too ♫♪ We went into the halls to see what our Raider elves want most from Santa. Here's what they had to say: 

Advanced Placement Literature student Vincent Cruz wants
 "the slaying of Moby Dick."

"I want a good job," says Adeola

Dr. Rosen Fox wants "all my students to be successful."

"I want to enjoy the holidays with me friends and family,"
says senior Ashley Abreu

Senior Fatima wants "a college acceptance letter from Stony Brook. 

Ms. Coakley says, "I want to win the lottery to pay off my son's college loans."

"I want endless beef patties!" says senior Christine Shouldis

Mr. Luongo (with elf Peter Enia) wants "continued good health."

"I want my students to come to school on time and attend all of their classes," says Ms. Lucignano

Senior Kayla Staiano (left) says, "I want my mom to be cancer free."

The staff of The Crow's Nest hopes all Raiders get what they want most this holiday!

Port Shows Holiday Spirit At "The Holiday Fair"

     This weekend, Port hosted its first Holiday Fair for the Staten Island community. Organized by COSA Mr. Medugno and the Student Government, the ordinary school cafeteria was transformed into a wondrous toy workshop.  This fair was a fundraiser for the school and along with the great music from Port's music students and amazing vendors, Port's Culinary Department made and sold delicious food that was eaten up by shoppers. The Helping Hands Club, led by Ms. DiAngelo, had arts and crafts for the children, and also a meet-and-greet with Santa. The prospects were a success and everyone enjoyed themselves. There is no doubt that next year will be even bigger.

Port music students play holiday music

The amazing transformation of Port's caf

Ms. Woodman and the Keegan brothers rocking out on their instruments

Arts and Crafts with the Helping Hands Club

Take a picture with Santa

Santa's little helpers working hard at Holiday Fair

COSA Medugno and Ms. DelRe

Ugly Sweater Day

     Port ended Spirit Week with Ugly Sweater Day. Raiders found the ugliest sweaters in their closet, and showed it off at school, in hopes of winning the competition. To see more pictures, go on the school's Instagram @prstudentsactivities, and if you liked this Spirit Week, there will be another soon, so watch for announcements by COSA Mr. Medugno. Tell us: who do you think had the ugliest sweater?

Dress Like A Teacher

     While walking the halls of Port today, you might have thought you were seeing double, but it's actually our Raiders dressing up like their teachers for the fourth day of Spirit Week. Many teachers have gotten a kick out of seeing their "mini-me's" all around the building, and students have also enjoyed seeing their peers' creativity in finding the perfect outfits for the day.

Which one is the real Luongo?

Mr. Medugno having an identity crisis

Will the real Ben Franklin please stand up?

Quien es la verdadera Sr. Romero?

Since when does Mr. Trant have a twin?

"Women In Black"

Culture Day at Port!

     At Port Richmond High School, Raiders participate in Spirit Week, a new addition to our school's activities. Today was "Culture Day," and many students represented their nationality by dressing in their country's clothing. This year they went above and beyond in creating their costume and posted their picture on their personal Instagram with "#prspiritweek." After this great turnout, we hope that tomorrow's "Dress Like A Teacher Day" will be an even bigger success, giving more people the special prize. 

Quadry and Abby represent Nigeria

Sarah and Tessy with Romania and India

Deanna shows Irish pride and Jenny represents India

Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico with Arielle and Paige

Anthony gets creative in representing Puerto Rico and Colombia