Saturday, February 24, 2018

Weekly Update: 2/26/2018

Items of interest for the week of Feb. 26 - March 2
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.
    • 2/26, Monday: 
      • Writing SOL Test Training, @3:30, Little Theater
      • Building Leadership Team, @3:45, Cougar Den
      • Parent Information Night for Spring Sports, @6PM, Little Theater
    • 2/27, Tuesday
      • Spring Sports picture day (boys/girls Soccer, Outdoor track)
    • 2/28, Wednesday
      • Applications to National Honor Society are due to Ms. Goad by 3:30PM, no exceptions
      • VHSL Spring Sports Dead Period ends
      • VTSS Division Leadership Mtg, @9:30AM, SBO
      • Spring Sports picture day (Baseball. Softball, boys/girls tennis)
      • MACC Competition (Auburn), @6PM, Little Theater
    • 3/1, Thursday
      • Applications for rising juniors for the Southwest Virginia Governor's School are due by 4:30 in the guidance office, no late applications will be accepted
      • MACC Competition, @6PM, Library
      • PCHS Drama presents: Agatha Christie's, And Then There Were None, @7:30, Little Theater
    • 3/2, Friday
      • Camp Cougar 10 applications are due to the guidance office
      • All-District Chorus
      • PCHS Drama presents: Agatha Christie's, And Then There Were None, @7:30, Little Theater
    • 3/3, Saturday
      • All-District Chorus
      • PCHS Drama presents: Agatha Christie's, And Then There Were None, @7:30, Little Theater
    • 3/4, Sunday
      • PCHS Drama presents: Agatha Christie's, And Then There Were None, @2:30, Little Theater
    Faculty Professional Development for the week of Feb. 26 - March 2


    The Pulaski County High School Red Cross Club would like to formally invite all friends of PCHS to donate blood at the PCHS Gym on Friday, March 16, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Red Cross will provide drinks, snacks, and pizza for donors. Most importantly, a large donor turnout will result in college scholarship opportunities for our student body.  Please see redcrossblood.org for more information. 
    February Attendance Challenges  February is our most challenging month for student attendance.  In an effort to positively impact our February attendance rates each department has been challenged to monitor and encourage 
    student attendance by class.  Friendly competitions among classes in the same block/period/department/content area/etc. will be encouraged all month.  Please ask your teacher(s) about the competitions in your class.

    Parents, guardians, and community stakeholders are asked to please take a few minutes to complete this short survey.
    We, at Pulaski County Schools, are very interested in your feedback to help us serve your students and strengthen our school system. This will be open until Feb. 28. Thank you for your time.

    VHSL Spring Athletics Dead Period runs from  February 19 - 28.  During this time spring sports practice officially begins. All Fall and Winter sports are prohibited from meeting, working out, conditioning, etc, with the exception of post-season playoffs. Coaches should have no contact with players after the school day has ended.

    Sunday, February 18, 2018

    Weekly Update: 2/19/2018

    Items of interest for the week of Feb. 19-23
                Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

      • 2/19, Monday: 
        • Spring athletic tryouts begin
        • PBIS Professional Development, @3:30, for CTE, Math, Science, PE, Fine Arts, Security, Nurses, Admin
        • Special Education secondary teachers meeting, @3:30, SBO
        • CLT focus on Engagement Strategies
      • 2/20, Tues:
        • Vision screenings
        • CTE Proclamation & Celebration, @10AM, CTE Center
      • 2/21, Wed:

      • 2/22, Thurs: 
        • Senior Cap & Gown pictures, CTE Lobby
        • PCHS’ Instructional Model Teams PD Planning on Assessment, 11:45-3:30, Cougar Den
        • 2/2, Fri:
          • Senior Cap & Gown pictures, CTE Lobby
          • Indoor Track:  State Championship Meet @ Roanoke College  12:30 pm  (Day 1)
        • Sat, 2/24
          • Indoor Track:  State Championship Meet @ Roanoke College  11:30 pm  (Day 2)
          Faculty Professional Development for the week of Feb. 19 - 23

          February Attendance Challenges  February is our most challenging month for student attendance.  In an effort to positively impact our February attendance rates each department has been challenged to monitor and encourage 
          student attendance by class.  Friendly competitions among classes in the same block/period/department/content area/etc. will be encouraged all month.  Please ask your teacher(s) about the competitions in your class.

          FFA Week, Feb 19-24 Show your support:
          Monday, Feb. 19  --  State FFA Officer visit, @7:45AM. Ag Shop
          Tuesday, Feb. 20  --  Boots Day
          Wednesday, Feb. 21  --  Camo Day
          Thursday, Feb. 22  --  America Day
          Friday, Feb. 23  --  FFA Spirit Day

          VHSL Spring Athletics Dead Period runs from  February 19 - 28.  During this time spring sports practice officially begins. All Fall and Winter sports are prohibited from meeting, working out, conditioning, etc, with the exception of post-season playoffs. Coaches should have no contact with players after the school day has ended.

          Sunday, February 11, 2018

          Weekly Update:2/12/2018

          Items of interest for the week of Feb. 12-16
                      Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

            • 2/12, Monday: 
              • Graduation Regalia Applications are due
                to Mrs. Alger.  see below
              • Faculty Meeting, @3:30, Little Theater
                • PBIS Professional Development to follow for:
                  • Special Education, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Guidance, Cougar Center, Office Assistants, Administration
              •  PCHS "Middle School Information Night" for current 8th Graders, @6PM, Little Theater
            • 2/13, Tues:
              • Midterms go home
              • Make-Up Faculty Mtg, @8AM, Little Theater
              • Shelter-In-Place Drill, @9AM, campus-wide
              • School Board Meeting, @6PM, SBO
            • 2/14, Wed:
              • 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
              • Internet Safety Meeting w/ PCSO, @2PM, Conf Rm 1
            • 2/15, Thurs: 
              • 2 Hour Early Release
              • Parent/Teacher Conferences, 2-7PM
              • Para Training, @2PM, Commons
              • MACC Competition, @6PM, Library
              • 2/16, Fri:
                • No school - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8AM-Noon
                • Administrative Meeting, @9AM, CTE Conf Rm
                • PCHS Curriculum Meeting, @10AM, Conf Rm 1
                Faculty Professional Development for the week of Feb. 12-17

                February Attendance Challenges  February is our most challenging month for student attendance.  In an effort to positively impact our February attendance rates each department has been challenged to monitor and encourage 
                student attendance by class.  Friendly competitions among classes in the same block/period/department/content area/etc. will be encouraged all month.  Please ask your teacher(s) about the competitions in your class.

                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 

                Graduation Regalia  Application Pulaski County High School's graduation committee are accepting applications from students, teachers, club sponsors, and specialty groups for the privilege of wearing graduation regalia (i.e. caps, gowns, cords, stole, etc.) which is not normally part of the accepted and approved cap and gown.  All groups/individuals requesting to wear additional items of graduation regalia must submit their application to Mrs. Alger by February 12, 2018 to be reviewed and considered by the graduation committee for approval. After reviewing each application, the graduation committee will approve or deny requests on an individual basis. Applications are available on Social Media and in the front office.

                Sunday, February 4, 2018

                Weekly Update: 2/5/2018

                Items of interest for the week of Feb. 5-9
                            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

                  • 2/5, Monday: 
                    • MACC Competition, @6PM, Library
                  • 2/6, Tues:
                    • DMS 8th Grade Tour of CTE & Fine Arts, 8:30AM
                    • Club B Day; alternate schedule
                    • School Board - special called meeting, @6PM, Little Theater
                  • 2/7, Wed:
                    • PMS 8th Grade Tour of CTE & Fine Arts, 8:30AM
                  • 2/7, Thurs: 
                    • Class Ring Orders/Adjustments w/ Jostens, all lunches, Commons
                    • Prospective SWVa Governors School Field Trip, depart 11:45
                    • Class Ring Orders/Adjustments w/ Jostens, 4:30-6:30PM, Commons
                    • 2/8, Fri:
                      • Deadline for designs for the Senior Shirt. Proposals are due to Mr. McCoy
                    Faculty Professional Development for the week of Feb. 5-9

                    February Attendance Challenges  February is our most challenging month for student attendance.  In an effort to positively impact our February attendance rates each department has been challenged to monitor and encourage 
                    student attendance by class.  Friendly competitions among classes in the same block/period/department/content area/etc. will be encouraged all month.  Please ask your teacher(s) about the competitions in your class.

                    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 


                    Graduation Regalia  Application Pulaski County High School's graduation committee are accepting applications from students, teachers, club sponsors, and specialty groups for the privilege of wearing graduation regalia (i.e. caps, gowns, cords, stole, etc.) which is not normally part of the accepted and approved cap and gown.  All groups/individuals requesting to wear additional items of graduation regalia must submit their application to Mrs. Alger by February 12, 2018 to be reviewed and considered by the graduation committee for approval. After reviewing each application, the graduation committee will approve or deny requests on an individual basis. Applications are available on Social Media and in the front office.


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

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