Saturday, September 23, 2017

Weekly Update: 9/25/2017

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 25-29 
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.
  • 9/25, Mon:
    • Building Leadership Meeting, @3:40PM, Cougar Den
  • 9/26, Tues:
    • National Honor Society Information Night, @6:30PM, Little Theater
  • 9/27, Wed:
    • Senior Graduation Assembly (w/ Jostens), @10:50AM, Little Theater
    • 9/28, Thurs:
      • CIP Benchmark (midterm) testing window opens
    • 9/29, Fri:
      • Student Advisory Committee, @2PM, Cougar Den
      • Cougar Crazies' Theme: Black Out vs. Hidden Valley

    Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 25-29


    The Investments in Learning Assembly 
    was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.  Congratulations to over 350 students who were honored for achieving high academic standards and/or perfect attendance during the previous school year.  The Class of 2018 nominees for the Most Valuable Cougar were also named.  The Most Valuable Cougar is the highest recognition given to a student by our school.  The nominees were chosen by the senior class and the winner of the Most Valuable Cougar award will be revealed at the Senior Awards Assembly in May 2019.
    Pictured left to right: Michael Grim-Principal, Sam Nall, Jake Winesett, Katie Fox, Emily Southern, Alex Akers, Grayson Covey, Dr. Kevin Siers-Superintendent
    Pictured left to right: Michael Grim-Principal, Sam Nall, Jake Winesett, Katie Fox, Emily Southern, Alex Akers, Grayson Covey, Dr. Kevin Siers-Superintendent
    The assembly was concluded with the Graduation Excitement Campaign.  During this $100 cash give-away, any student who passed an end-of-course SOL test or an Industry Credential in the previous school year will have their name entered in to the drawing.  THis year we surpassed our $7,000 goal! Thank you to all of our sponsors.
    Anderson Audiology
    anonymous donors
    Bill & Ann Benson
    Blue Ridge Dental Group
    Lee & Toni Bowman
    Carilion NRV Medical Center
    Jon & Paige Cash
    Children's Choice
    Cougar Baseball
    Dallas Cox
    CTE Center
    Edward Jones In Memory of Sharon Owens
    Electroplate-Rite Corp
    Eleven West
    Fairlawn Baptist Church
    First UMC
    Mike Fleenor
    Governor's STEM Academy
    Grace Ministries
    Harvey Chevrolet Corp
    Hodge Insurance
    Pete & Pat Huber
    Timmy & Debbie Hurst
    Jostens
    Jubilee Christian Center
    Mar-Bal
    Andy McCready
    Mt. View United Methodist Church
    Parrott UMC
    PCHS Administration
    PCHS Art Department
    PCHS Choral Department
    PCHS Drama Department
    PCHS Drivers Education
    PCHS English Dept
    PCHS Foreign Language Department
    PCHS Math Department
    PCHS Office Assistants
    PCHS Science Department
    PCPS Nurses
    Salem Stone Corporation
    Dr. Kevin Siers, Superintendent
    Thornspring UMC
    Trinity Baptist Church
    Virginia Retirement Specialists

    Homecoming Guest Forms are now available in the front office. These forms must be completed in full for any Homecoming guest who is not enrolled at PCHS.  The deadline to submit forms to Mrs. Alger in the front office is Friday, September 29.

    Around the World in a Night is the theme for Homecoming.  The daily themes for Spirit Week (10/2-6) are:
    • Monday: Around the World Day - Students will dress to represent their city from around the world
      • Seniors: Honolulu, Hawaii
      • Juniors: Barcelona, Spain
      • Sophomores: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      • Freshmen: Sydney, Australia
    • Tuesday: Jersey Day
    • Wednesday: Camo Day
    • Thursday: Throwback Thursday - Dress like a blast from the Past
    • Friday: Burgundy and Gold Day
      ***As always, any apparel must adhere to school rules and the dress code policy
    Senior submissions for Yearbook The yearbook staff is accepting submissions from seniors and any items submitted prior to the deadline are greatly appreciated. Any senior needing another yellow packet should look on the Yearbook Bulletin in the hallway next to my classroom, D-14. Please submit these items to Mrs. McAfee.
    • Senior Superlatives—due October 16th 2017
    • Baby picture—due October 16th 2017
    • Senior Information sheet— due October 16th 2017
    • After high school plans survey— due October 16th 2017
    • Senior picture (Formal Tux/Drape and Casual)—due December 1st 2017
    • Senior Goodbyes (from parents)—due February 1st 2018
    Teacher of the Month & Employee of the Month 
    Nomination forms are currently being collected for PCHS to determine the September Teacher of the Month and the September Employee of the Month.  Please consider nominating someone at PCHS who makes your high school experience great.  Nominations for candidates from PCHS should be submitted by October 2nd.

    September is Attendance Awareness Month


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