Saturday, January 27, 2018

Weekly Update: 1/29/2018

Items of interest for the week of Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

    • 1/29, Monday: 
      • Faculty Meeting, @3:40, Little Theater 
      • MACC Competition, @5:30, Little Theater
    • 1/30, Tues:
      • Make-up Faculty Meeting, @8AM, Little Theater 
      • School Board Budget Work Session - school presentations, @5PM, SBO
    • 1/31, Wed:
      • Club A Day; alternate schedule
      • Southwest Va Governor's School - prospective student meeting, @2:25, Little Theater (student-only meeting)
    • 2/1, Thurs: 
      • Class Ring Orders/Adjustments w. Jostens, all lunches, Commons
      • Class Ring Orders/Adjustments w. Jostens, 4:30-6:30PM, Commons
      • 2/2, Fri:
        • Class Ring Orders/Adjustments w. Jostens, all lunches, Commons
        • Student Advisory Committee, @2PM,  Cougar Den
        • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, @7:30, Little Theater
      • 2/3 Sat:  
        • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, @7:30, Little Theater
      Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 29 - Feb. 2

      Valentine's Day roses will be sold by the Horticulture Department during all three lunches this week.  Money must be paid by Feb. 2 or orders will be canceled.  Contact Sarah Jo Jones in the Horticulture department if you have questions.

      Senior Cap & Gown pictures will be on February 22 & 23.  Every senior will get their picture taken in a graduation cap and gown.  Picture packages are available for purchase 

      Yearbooks are on sale for $65.  Please stop by Mrs. McAfee's room to order your yearbooks.

      Sunday, January 21, 2018

      Weekly Update: 1/22/2018

      Items of interest for the week of Jan. 22 - 28
                  Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

        • 1/22, Monday: 
          • Building leadership Team Meeting, @3:40, Cougar Den
          • Climate Team Meeting - SRC 
          • MACC Competition, @5PM, Little Theater
        • 1/23, Tues:
          • Course Change Request period ends (i.e. add/drop)
        • 1/24, Wed:
          • VTSS Division Leadership Mtg, @9:30, SBO
        • 1/25, Thurs: 
          • Class Ring Assembly (sophomores), @10:50, Little Theater
        • 1/26, Fri:
          • TRiO/Talent Search (tentative)
            • 9th graders: 9:00 - 9:30, Commons
            • 10th graders: 9:30 - 10:00, Commons
            • 11th & 12th graders: 10:00 - 10:30, Commons
        Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 22 - 28

        Course Change Request period (i.e. drop/add) ends on Tuesday, January 23. If you are interested in a schedule change for second semester classes, please be sure to submit this form with a parent/guardian signature to your guidance counselor by the end of the school day on Tuesday, 1/23. Course Change Request forms can be picked-up in the guidance office.  The final date for Course Change Requests (i.e. drop/add) is subject to extension for weather-related school closings.

        Grab & Go Lunches will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, January 16 during Second Chance Breakfast (2CB).  Since students will be asked to no longer take trays from the Commons, these bagged lunches will allow students to save time when choosing to spend their lunch in the library or other areas across campus, while under teacher supervision.  Two options of Grab & Go lunches will be available each day (limited daily supply).

        Sunday, January 14, 2018

        Weekly Update: 1/15/2018

        Items of interest for the week of Jan. 15 - 19
                    Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

          • 1/15, Monday: 
            • No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
          • 1/16, Tues:
            • Cougar Pride: D is for Determined
            • Administrative Team Meeting, @10:20, CTE Conference Room
            • Climate Mtg, @3:30, Conference Room 2
          • 1/17, Wed:
            • Cougar Pride: E is for Excellence
          • 1/18, Thurs:
            • TRiO/Talent Search
              • 9th graders: 9:00 - 9:30, Commons
              • 10th graders: 9:30 - 10:00, Commons
              • 11th & 12th graders: 10:00 - 10:30, Commons
          • 1/19, Fri:
            • Course Change Request period ends (i.e. add/drop)
            • Growing The Future - Baskets for Cash, prior to the varsity boys basketball game vs. Christiansburg
          Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 15 - 9

          Grab & Go Lunches will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, January 16 during Second Chance Breakfast (2CB).  Since students will be asked to no longer take trays from the Commons, these bagged lunches will allow students to save time when choosing to spend their lunch in the library or other areas across campus, while under teacher supervision.  Two options of Grab & Go lunches will be available each day (limited daily supply).

          Course Change Request period (i.e. drop/add) ends on Friday, January 19. If you are interested in a schedule change for second semester classes, please be sure to submit this form with a parent/guardian signature to your guidance counselor by the end of the school day on Friday, 1/19. Course Change Request forms can be picked-up in the guidance office.  The final date for Course Change Requests (i.e. drop/add) is subject to extension for weather-related school closings.

          Tuesday, January 9, 2018

          UPDATED: Weekly Update 1/10/2018

          Items of interest for the week of Jan. 10 - 12
                      Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

          • 1/8/18. Mon:
            • No School, Code 1 - due to inclement weather
          • 1/9/18, Tues:
            • No School, Code 1 - due to inclement weather
          • 1/10/18, Wed
            • Spring Semester Begins - students return
            • Students will report to their fall semester first block/period class on Wednesday to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  An announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.
            • Cougar Pride: P is for Prepared
            • Report Cards are sent home - final exam grades will be displayed on report cards as a comment for each class.  If students and parents have questions or concerns about these grades then please contact the course teacher
            • School Board Meeting, @5PM, PCHS Little Theater (rescheduled from 1/9)
              • to include a performance by the state champion PCHS One Act Troupe of You Don't Know Jack and reception to follow
          • 1/11/18, Thurs
            • Cougar Pride: R is for Respectful
            • Class Meetings:
              • 9th Grade @10:20 in the Little Theater
              • 12th Grade @11:00 in the Little Theater
            • 1/12/18, Fri
              • Cougar Pride: I is for Integrity
              • Class Meetings:
                • 10th Grade @10:20 in the Little Theater
                • 11th Grade @11:00 in the Little Theater
              • 1/15/18, Monday: 
                • No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
              • 1/16/18, Tues:
                • Cougar Pride: D is for Determined
              • 1/17/18, Wed:
                • Cougar Pride: E is for Excellence
              Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 8 - 12

              On Wednesday, January 10th students will report to their fall semester first block/period class to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  An announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.

              Class meetings will be held on Thursday and Friday of this week at the times outlined above.  Any faculty or staff who have suggested topics to cover during these meeting should speak with Mr. Grim.

              Course Change Request period (i.e. drop/add) ends on Friday, January 19. If you are interested in a schedule change for second semester classes, please be sure to submit this form with a parent/guardian signature to your guidance counselor by the end of the school day on Friday, 1/19. Course Change Request forms can be picked-up in the guidance office.  The final date for Course Change Requests (i.e. drop/add) is subject to extension for weather-related school closings.

              Sunday, January 7, 2018

              Weekly Update: 1/8/2018

              Items of interest for the week of Jan. 8 - 12
                          Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

              • 1/8/18, Mon
                • Spring Semester Begins - students return
                • Students will report to their fall semester first block/period class on Monday to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  An announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.
                • Cougar Pride: Prepared
              • 1/9/18, Tues
                • Cougar Pride: Respectful
                • School Board Meeting, @5PM, PCHS Little Theater
                  • to include a performance by PCHS' state champion one act troupe of You Don't Know Jack, 
              • 1/10/18, Wed
                • Cougar Pride: Integrity
                • Class Meetings:
                  • 9th Grade @10:20 in the Little Theater
                  • 12th Grade @11:00 in the Little Theater
                • Report Cards are sent home - final exam grades will be displayed on report cards as a comment for each class.  If students and parents have questions or concerns about these grades then please contact the course teacher
              • 1/11/18, Thurs: 
                • Cougar Pride: Determined
                • Class Meetings:
                  • 10th Grade @10:20 in the Little Theater
                  • 11th Grade @11:00 in the Little Theater
              • 1/12/18, Fri: 
                • Cougar Pride: Excellence
              Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 8 - 12

              On Monday, January 8th students will report to their fall semester first block/period class on Monday to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  Announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.

              Class meetings will be held on Wednesday and Thursday this week at the times outlined above.  Any faculty or staff who have suggested topics to cover during these meeting should speak with Mr. Grim.

              Thursday, January 4, 2018

              Weekly Update: 1/4/2018

              Items of interest for the week of Jan. 4 - 5
                          Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

              • 1/4/18, Thurs: 
                • No School - Teacher Work Day
                • PCHS Instructional Model Team mtg, @11AM, Conf Rm. 1
              • 1/5/18, Fri: 
                • No School - Teacher Work Day
                • Instructional Model PD - Feedback, 9:30-12, Little Theater
                • Grades dues @2PM
              • January, 8, 2018, Mon:
                • Spring Semester Begins - students return
                • Students will report to their fall semester first block/period class on Monday to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  An announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.
              Faculty Professional Development for the week of Jan. 4 - 5

              On Monday, January 8th students will report to their fall semester first block/period class on Monday to receive their updated Spring Semester schedules.  Announcement will be made to move students on to their spring semester first block class.


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