Weekly Update: 4/16/2018

Items of interest for the week of April 16 - 20
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 4/16, Mon:
• Spring Spirit Week: Flannel/Camo Day
• ACT Graphic Literacy (Miller)
• Cosmetology State Board Examination, (Anderson, Jul)
• Instructional Model - Data Sweep Week begins
• CLT Focus on New Engagement Strategies 
• Junior Night, @6PM, Little Theater
• 4/17, Tues:
• Spring Spirit Week: Superhero Day
• Term Grads/SOL retakes SCIENCE
• ACT Applied Math/ Workplace Documents (Miller)
• Mobile Dentist, CTE conference room
• 4/18, Wed:
• Spring Spirit Week: Spirit/Cougar Day
• Term Grads/SOL retakes SOCIAL STUDIES
• Chronic Absenteeism Meeting, @9AM, SBO
• Mobile Dentist, CTE conference room
• Revamping SRC Meeting, @1PM, SBO
• Prom & Prep Rally, @2:30, gymnasium (students will be released at 3:22 from the gym)
• Prom court introductions
• SOL Preparation
• Peach Fuzz Volleyball (Juniors vs. Seniors)
• 4/19, Thurs:
• Spring Spirit Week: America Day
• Term Grads/SOL retakes MATH
• National Honor Society - new member induction, @7PM, Little Theater
• 4/20, Fri:

• Spring Spirit Week: Hawaiian Shirt Day
• Term Grads/SOL retakes ENGLISH READING
• Class Ring Assembly with Jostens, @2:30, Little Theater
• "Night at the Movies" presented by the PCHS Fine Arts Dept, @7PM, Little Theater
• 4/21, Sat
• Prom, 8-11:30PM, Edwards Hall, NRCC
• After Prom Party, 11:30PM- 3:30AM(4/22), PES

Faculty Professional Development for the week of April 16 - 20.

Instructional Model - Data Sweeps will take place all week as a method to determine the extent of use of four instructional approaches by teachers in Pulaski County Schools.  School administrators from across the county will conduct quick walk-through (<2 min.) observations of each instructional space to determine the instructional approach being utilized by the teaching staff. 

Sports physicals will be provided to Pulaski County Public School students who will be enrolled in the 6th through 12th grades during the 2018-2019 school year.  Pulaski County High School, in conjunction with Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski, is excited to offer this service. The physicals will take place at PCHS in the Career and Technical Education Building on Wednesday, May 9 beginning at 3:30 pm.  The cost will be $10 dollars and students should arrive with their Virginia High School League physical form completed and signed by both student and parent/guardian.  Physical forms are available in the front offices of Pulaski County High School, Pulaski Middle School, and Dublin Middle School, or can be printed at vhsl.org . In an attempt to expedite this process, the start time for current PCHS students is 3:30 pm. Current middle school students should arrive no earlier than 4:25 pm to prevent overcrowding and congestion.

Weekly Update: April 4-13 2018

Items of interest for the week of April 4 - 13
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 3/26, Monday: 
• Closed - Spring Break 
• 3/27, Tues: 
• Closed - Spring Break 
• 4/4, Wed: 
• Youth Risk-Behavior Survey (YRBS) - 10th grade continued 
• Club B Day canceled 
• Summer Internship Forms are due 
• 4/5, Thurs: 
• 4/6, Fri: 
• Student Advisory Committee, @2PM, Cougar Den
• 4/9, Mon:
• Rising Senior - Casual Pictures, @8:45-2:30, CTE Lobby
• Faculty Meeting w/ SOL Examiner/Proctor Training (MANDATORY), @3:30, Little Theater
• 4/10, Tues:
• Rising Senior - Casual Pictures, @8:45-2:30, CTE Lobby
• School Board Meeting, @6PM, School Board Office
• 4/11, Wed:
• Rising Senior - Casual Pictures, @8:45-2:30, CTE Lobby
• Division Leadership Team Meeting, @9AM
• Summer School Planning Meeting, @noon, SBO
• Faculty &Staff Advisory Committee, @4PM, SBO
• 4/12, Thurs:
• TRiO Programs/ Talent Search, Commons
• 9th graders: 9:00 - 9:30
• 10th graders: 9:30 - 10:00
• 11th & 12th: 10:00 - 10:30
• Administrative Team Meeting, @2PM
• 4/13, Fri:
• Prom Guest form deadline

Faculty Professional Development for the week of April 9 - 13.

Students interested in Summer Internships or the 2018-19 Internship Program should see Mrs. Brooks for an application.  Applications for both program are due by April 4th.  Internships are currently available in food service, customer service, court services, media and engineering.  Students interested in finding their own internship experience should see Mrs.Brooks.

Weekly Update: 3/26/2018

Items of interest for the week of March 26 - 30
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 3/26, Monday: 
• Closed - Code 1
• ASVAB Testing
• SOL Test Training for examiners & proctors (mandatory for ALL teachers), @3:30, LT
• Building Leadership Meeting, [postponed]
• 3/27, Tues:
• Closed - Code 1
• Youth Risk-Behavior Survey (YRBS) - 10th grade (moved to Thurs, 3/29)
  
• 3/28, Wed:
• Youth Risk-Behavior Survey (YRBS) - 12th grade
• Youth Excel Program (YEP) [canceled]
• ASVAB Testing back-up date
• VTSS Division Leadership Meeting, @9:30, SBO
• Faculty vs. Senior Basketball Game, @6PM, PCHS Gymnasium
• 3/29, Thurs:
• Youth Risk-Behavior Survey (YRBS) - 10th grade
• School Safety Advisory Team Mtg, @9AM
• 3/30, Fri: 
• No School - Spring Break 

Faculty Professional Development for the week of March 26- 30

Students interested in Summer Internships or the 2018-19 Internship Program should see Mrs. Brooks for an application.  Applications for both program are due by April 4th.  Internships are currently available in food service, customer service, court services, media and engineering.  Students interested in finding their own internship experience should see Mrs.Brooks.

The Senior vs. Faculty Basketball Game is set for 6PM on Wednesday, March 28th.  Seniors interested in playing on the Senior Team must see Mr. Deal for more information and have an up-to-date VHSL Physical on file.

Weekly Update: 3/19/2018

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

• 3/19, Monday: 
• 3rd Nine Weeks Grades due by 8AM
• Benchmark testing: World History II & US History (previously 3/14)
• MajorClarity training for Special education case managers, @3:30PM, location: TBA
• CLT focus on Engagement as part of the Instructional Model PD
• 3/20, Tues:
• Statewide Tornado Drill, @10:20AM
• 3/21, Wed:
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• 3/22, Thurs:
• Report Cards are sent home
• No Kid Hungry-Virginia: Pulaski County Summer Planning Mtg, @1PM, SBO
• 3/23, Fri: 
• Senior Meeting, @10:30AM, Little Theater

Faculty Professional Development for the week of March 19 - 23

Attention sophomores & juniors, guidance counselors will be in the academic pods meeting with students to complete registration for next year's courses. Please be prepared by having your signed course registration form with you.  Replacement Course Registration forms can be picked up from Ms. Harrell in the guidance office.

The Senior vs. Faculty Basketball Game is set for 6PM on Wednesday March 28th.  Seniors interested in playing on the Senior Team must see Mr. Deal for more information and have an up-to-date VHSL Physical on file.

UPDATED Weekly Update: 3/15/2018

Items of interest for the week of March 15 &16
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 3/12, Monday: 
• No school - Code 0
• 3/13, Tues:
• No school - Code 1
• School Board Meeting, @6PM, SBO
• 3/14, Wed:
• No School - Code 1
• 3/15, Thurs:
• Benchmark testing: Biology & Chemistry* (previously 3/12)
• Last day of the 9 week grading period
• 3/16, Fri: Regular school day
• Benchmark testing: English 9 (sem) & English 10* (previously 3/13)
• Red Cross Club Blood Drive, 9AM-3PM, Gymnasium [postponed]
• PD Training on Assessment, 8:30- Noon, Little Theater [postponed]
• 3/17, Mon: 
• Benchmark testing: World History II & US History* (previously 3/14)

Faculty Professional Development for the week of March 12- 16

*Midterm benchmark testing that is scheduled for this week will continue as planned in the event of any Two Hour Delay(s).  When school is closed for inclement weather, any scheduled benchmark testing will be pushed back one day.

Weekly Update: 3/12/2018

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

• 3/12, Monday: 
  
• Benchmark testing: Biology & Chemistry*
• Faculty Mtg, @3:40, LT
• MajorClarity training for Special education case managers, @4PM, location: TBA
• 3/13, Tues:
• Benchmark testing: English 9 (sem) & English 10*
• Make-Up Faculty Mtg, 8AM, LT
• School Board Meeting, @6PM, SBO
• 3/14, Wed:
• Benchmark testing: World History II & US History*
• 3/15, Thurs:
• 3/16, Fri: No School - Teacher PD & Work Day
• Red Cross Club Blood Drive, 9AM-3PM, Gymnasium
• PD Training on Assessment, 8:30- Noon, Little Theater
• Afternoon time to meet in CLT groups (& focus on Engagement Strategy discussion)

Faculty Professional Development for the week of March 12- 16

*Midterm benchmark testing that is scheduled for this week will continue as planned in the event of any Two Hour Delay(s).  When school is closed for inclement weather, any scheduled benchmark testing will be pushed back one day.

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. 

Weekly Update: 3/5/2018

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

• 3/5, Monday: 
• Book Launch Reception &"Autograph" Session of  Defusing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom for PCHS Faculty & Staff, @3:30, in Salon de Gardner (off the cafeteria)
• 3/6, Tuesday
• SOL Writing testing - English 11 (part 1)
• MACC Competition, @6PM, AWAY
• 3/7, Wednesday
• SOL Writing testing - English 11 (part 2)
• Supt's Cabinet & Principals Meeting, @9AM, SBO
• Career Day Field Trip to NRCC for 10th Graders
• Instructional Model Professional Development on Assessment (train the trainer), @3:45, SBO
• PCHS Cheer Boosters Meeting, @6:30PM, Commons
• 3/8, Thursday
• Benchmark testing: Algebra I (yr long & sem) & Algebra II
• 3/9, Friday
• Benchmark testing: Geometry (yr long & sem)
• DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications for rising juniors for the Southwest Virginia Governor's School are due by 4:30 in the guidance office
• PCHS Administrative Team meeting, @9AM
• SweetHearts Dance, 7-10PM,Commons 
• 3/10, Saturday
• PSAT/SAT Testing, @8AM, PCHS Commons
• Pulaski County Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, @9AM, PCHS & PES
• 3/11, Sun:
• Daylight Saving time begins - Move your clocks forward 1 hour

Faculty Professional Development for the week of March 5 - 9

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. 

Parents, guardians, and community stakeholders are asked to please take a few minutes to complete this short survey.

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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.