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

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

Weekly Update: 9/18/2017

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 18-23: 
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/18, Mon:
• No Morning Gymnasium 
• Building Leadership Meeting at 4:00 Cougar Den
• 9/19, Tues:
• No Morning Gymnasium 
• InL practice for seniors & select underclassmen
• James Madison University admissions representatives will be available at 2PM to speak with interested seniors.  Please sign-up in guidance
• 9/20, Wed:

• No Morning Gymnasium 
• Investments in Learning Assembly, 8:30-10:30, PCHS Gymnasium
• Auditions for One-Act Competition, 3:30-5:30, Little Theater 
• 9/21, Thurs:
• Auditions for One-Act Competition, 6:00-7:30, Little Theater 
• 9/22, Fri:
• PCPS Faculty & Staff Tailgate, 5PM
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: White Out vs. Cave Spring
• 9/23, Sat
• Shelor "Growing the Future" Talent Show, 7PM, Little Theater

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 18-23

The Gymnasium will be closed on the mornings of Monday, September 18 - Wednesday, September 20 in preparation for the Investments in Learning Assembly. Students are asked to remain in the Commons and blue locker bank until the morning dismissal bell rings.


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.

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2017.  During this assembly

the faculty and staff of Pulaski County High School will honor the students who have achieved high academic standards and/or perfect attendance during the previous school year.  The Class of 2018 nominees for the Most Valuable Cougar will also be named.  The Most Valuable Cougar is the highest recognition given to a student by our school.  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.

The assembly will conclude 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.  Our goal this year is to give out 70 awards or $7,000 in student incentives.  Please contact Mrs. Alger (643-0230) if you are interested in donating to this campaign.

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

Weekly Update: 9/11/2017

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 11-15: 
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/11, Mon:
• Faculty Meeting at 3:40 (LT)
• 9/12, Tues:
• Make-up Faculty Meeting at 8:00am (LT)
• PowerSchool Assessment Training for select administration at 10am (BL1)
• School Board Meeting; the first Senior of the Month for the Class of 2018 will be presented
• 9/13, Wed:
• Midterm grade reports go home
• 9/14, Thurs:
• PowerSchool Assessment Training for teachers/co-teachers of SOL/CIP courses
• 8:45 - 9:15 (BL1)
• 9:30 - 10:00 (BL1)
• 10:30 - 11:00 (BL1)
• 11:10 - 11:40 (BL1)
• Shenandoah University admissions counselors visit PCHS at 3PM, visit the Guidance Office for more information
• 9/15, Fri:
• College Fair field trip to RU from 8:35-10:00.  A list of eligible students are on the list in the Guidance hallway.
• Student Flu Shot forms are due back to the nurse's office.  Flu shots for students will be given on October 11 during the school day by the Health Department.  Forms are available at each school or by clicking HERE

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 11-15

Virginia Governor, Terry McAuliffe, visited several locations in Pulaski County on Friday, September 8.  The first stop was an economic development announcement.  Mrs. Norris' Culinary Arts program at PCHS was selected to cater this event, making it their second catering event for the Governor in under a year.  

       

Governor McAuliffe then visited Pulaski County High School to view the opportunities available to PCHS students in Cyber Security.  The Governor judged a competition between students to see which group could code their robot to navigate a maze the quickest.


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.


The Investments in Learning Assembly 
is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2017.  During this assembly

the faculty and staff of Pulaski County High School will honor the students who have achieved high academic standards and/or perfect attendance during the previous school year.  The Class of 2018 nominees for the Most Valuable Cougar will also be named.  The Most Valuable Cougar is the highest recognition given to a student by our school.  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.
The assembly will conclude 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.  Our goal this year is to give out 70 awards or $7,000 in student incentives.  Please contact Mrs. Alger (643-0230) if you are interested in donating to this campaign.

September is Attendance Awareness Month

 

Weekly Update: 9/4/2017

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 4 - 8
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/4, Mon:
• Labor Day - no school
• 9/5, Tues:
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• 9/6, Wed:
• Club B Day  (no 2CB)
• Vision screenings with the Lion' Club
  (PE classes only)
• 9/7, Thurs:
• School-wide Shelter-In-Place drill.  This drill, much like fire and tornado drills, is designed to protect the safety of our students and staff by preparing them to respond calmly and effectively in the case of a real emergency. Please take this opportunity to have valuable discussions with your child about safety during any emergency situation. Please be assured that student safety is always of the greatest importance for the entire PCHS staff.
  A telephone call-out will be conducted on Wednesday evening (9/6) as a reminder that this drill will take pace on Thursday morning.
• Permission forms (parent permission & health information) are due back to guidance for Juniors and Seniors wishing to attend the College Fair at RU on Sept. 15
• PowerSchool Assessment Training for teachers/co-teachers of SOL/CIP courses
• 8:45 - 9:15 (BL1)
• 9:30 - 10:00 (BL1)
• 10:30 - 11:00 (CTE Lab)
• 12:30 - 1:00 (CTE Lab)
• 1:15 - 1:45 (CTE Lab)
• 2:00 - 2:30 (CTE Lab)
• 2:40 - 3:10 (CTE Lab)
• 9/8, Fri:
• Picture Day for students in grades 9-11. Students do not need to pay to get their picture taken. However, if they are purchasing pictures, they must bring the picture day form and money with them on Friday. Extra order forms are in the front office.
• Deadline for juniors and seniors to register for the October 7th SAT.  PCHS is the host site for this SAT
• PowerSchool Assessment Training for teachers/co-teachers of SOL/CIP courses
• 12:30 - 1:00 (CTE Lab)
• 1:15 - 1:45 (CTE Lab)
• 2:00 - 2:30 (CTE Lab)
• 2:40 - 3:10 (CTE Lab)

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 5 - Sept. 8.  

September is Attendance Awareness Month