Weekly Update: 10/8/2018

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

• 10/8, Mon:
• Faculty Meeting, @3:30, Little Theater
• Instructional Model PD Team Training, Noon-4:30PM, SBO
• 10/9, Tues:
• Make-up Faculty Meeting, @8AM, Little Theater
• CIP Benchmark Testing: English 9 & World History II
• TRiO/Upward Bound, Commons
• Schoolhouse Rock. Live! is presented for 2 grades from PES, @12:30, Little Theater
• School Board Meeting, @6PM, SBO
• 10/10, Wed:
• CIP Benchmark Testing: English 10 & Chemistry
• Extension Day Schedule
• Parent/Teacher Conference forms are sent home with students
• Division Leadership Meeting, @9AM, SBO
• 10/11, Thurs: 

• CIP Benchmark Testing: Algebra 1 (part 1 & semester)
• Listening Tour w/ Dr. Siers, all day, CTE Conference Room
• 3 Hour Early Release
• postponed Schoolhouse Rock. Live! is presented for 2 grades from PES, @12:30, Little Theater 
• 10/12, Fri: 
• Closed - Code 1
• 2 Hour Delay Schedule
• CIP Benchmark Testing: Geometry (part 1 & semester)
• Attendance Committee Meeting, @10AM, SBO
• Graduation Supplies Orders (Jostens), All 3 lunches, Commons
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Pink Out vs. Blacksburg, 7PM

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Oct 8 - 12

Parent - Teacher Conference forms will be sent home with students this week. Parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule a conference with their child's teachers. It is also strongly encouraged that the student attends these conferences so that they may be included in conversations regarding their progress. Conference dates are set for Thurs, 10/18 (3-7PM) and Fri, 10/19 (8AM - Noon).

Will YOU be in the yearbook? Please be sure your Directory Release Form is filled out allowing your photo to be included in the yearbook.  Currently, we have several hundred students who will not be featured in the yearbook.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to document these high school years!  See Ms. Alger or the School Counseling Office if you have questions.

Weekly Update: 10/1/2018

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 1 - 5
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 10/1, Mon:
• No Morning Gym - gymnasium closed
• Division Special Education Meeting , @3:30, Critzer Elementary
• PCHS Dept. & Content CLT Meetings, @3:30
• 10/2, Tues:
• No Morning Gym - gymnasium closed
• INL Practice, @10:15, gymnasium
• PCHS New Teacher Chat, @3:30, conference room 1
• 10/3, Wed:
• No Morning Gym - gymnasium closed
• Investments on Learning Assembly, @8:45, Little Theater
• No Second Chance Breakfast, no Extension classes
• 10/4, Thurs: 
• Student Flu Shot Clinic, PCHS
• 10/5, Fri: 
• Manufacturing Day
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Teal/Blue Effect @Christiansburg, 7PM

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 24 - 28  

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  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 2019 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.

Congratulations to Jacob Short and Addie Levy for wining first and second place, respectfully, at PCHS' talent show on Sunday, September 30.  They will move on to the 2018 Shelor Growing The Future Finals Talent Show on November 10 at Christiansburg High School.

Will YOU be in the yearbook? Please be sure your Directory Release Form is filled out allowing your photo to be included in the yearbook.  Currently, we have several hundred students who will not be featured in the yearbook.  Don't miss out on the opportunity to document these high school years!  See Ms. Alger or the School Counseling Office if you have questions.

Weekly Update: 9/24/2018

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 24 - 28
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/24, Mon:
• Spirit Week Theme: Hawaiian Day
• Yearbook sales during all 3 lunches
• Building Leadership Team meeting, @3:40, Cougar Den
• School Board Meeting, 5PM, SBO
• 9/25, Tues:
• Spirit Week Theme: Twin Day
• Concord University information visit - see school counseling office for more information, 10:00AM
• Yearbook sales during all 3 lunches
• 9/26, Wed:
• Spirit Week Theme: Camo Day
• Extension Day Schedule with Club Day
• Yearbook sales during all 3 lunches
• Homecoming Tickets for sale ($5) during all three lunches, students/guests must be in-good-standing to purchase tickets & attend the dance
• Powderpuff Football: Juniors vs Seniors, 6PM, Dobson Stadium
• 9/27, Thurs: 
• Spirit Week Theme: Sports Day
• Yearbook sales during all 3 lunches
• Homecoming Tickets for sale ($5) during all three lunches, students/guests must be in-good-standing to purchase tickets & attend the dance
• 9/28, Fri: 

• Spirit Week Theme: Cougar Spirit Day
• No Second Chance Breakfast
• Yearbook sales during all 3 lunches
• Homecoming Tickets for sale ($5) during all three lunches, students/guests  must be in-good-standing to purchase tickets & attend the dance
• Homecoming Pep-Rally (school-only), 2:30PM, PCHS Gymnasium
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Cougar Colors vs. Hidden Valley, 7PM
• 9/29, Sat:
• Homecoming Dance - Movin' & Groovin', 8-11PM, PCHS Gymnasium
• 9/30, Sun:
• PCHS Growing The Future Talent Show, 3PM, Little Theater

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 24 - 28  

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  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 2019 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: 9/17/2018

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 17- 21
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/17, Mon: Closed - Code 1 (offices open @10AM)
• New Teacher meeting, @3:30, SBO
• 9/18, Tues: Closed - Code 1 (offices open @10AM)
• Graduation Supplies Orders, all 3 lunches 11:45AM -1:45PM,Commons
• New Teacher Chat, @3:30, Conf Rm 1
• Faculty & Staff Advisory Mtg (w/ Dr. Siers), @4PM, SBO
• 9/19, Wed:
• Midterms are sent home
• Shelter-In-Place Drill, @9AM, Campus-wide (see below)
• Extension Day Schedule: all remaining seniors to complete MajorClarity components
• POSTPONED until Wed, Oct. 3: Investments In Learning Assembly (see below)
• Promethean Board training, @2PM, Cougar Den
  
• 9/20, Thurs: 
• Midterms are sent home
• Distribution of PCHS Faculty Chromebooks, all blocks, Library
• 9/21, Fri: 
• Homecoming Guest Forms are due to the front office (see below)
• Picture Day
• Graduation Supplies Orders (make-up day), all 3 lunches 11:45AM -1:45PM,Commons
• PCHS United Way Campaign ends
• Growing the Future Talent Show Auditions, @3:30-5:30, Little Theater.  See Mr. McCoy for more info
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Tie Dye at Cave Spring (Bogle Field), 7PM

A fire drill will be conducted this week in order to comply with the Standards of Accreditation, which state that every public school will conduct at least one fire drill per week during the first month of school.

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 17 - 21  

School-wide Shelter-In-Place has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13th at 9AM.  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 Tuesday evening (9/18) as a reminder that this drill will take place on Thursday of this week

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  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 2019 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.

Homecoming Guest Forms can be found 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 21.  The Homecoming Game is Friday, September 28 vs. Hidden Valley and the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 29.

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Weekly Update: 9/10/2018

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 10 - 14
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/10, Mon:
• Senior Graduation Assembly - School Only @10:55AM, Little Theater
• Faculty meeting, @3:30, Little Theater
• 9/11, Tues:
• Make-Up Faculty Meeting, @8AM, Little Theater
• 9/12, Wed:
• Extension Day Schedule
• National Honor Society meeting, @10:25 (during Extension), Little Theater
• Graduation Supplies Orders, all 3 lunches 11:45AM -1:45PM,Commons
• Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce student-only job fair, all 3 lunches 
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Western Night vs. Carroll County, 6PM
• 9/13, Thurs: Closed - Code 1

• Shelter-In-Place Drill, @9AM, Campus-wide 
• Graduation Supplies Orders, all 3 lunches 11:45AM -1:45PM,Commons
• 9/14, Fri: Closed - Code 0
• College Fair Field Trip, 8:45-10:15AM, Radford University
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Western Night vs. Carroll County, 7PM

A fire drill will be conducted this week in order to comply with the Standards of Accreditation, which state that every public school will conduct at least one fire drill per week during the first month of school.

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 10 - 14  

School-wide Shelter-In-Place will take place on Thursday, September 13th at 9AM.  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 (9/12) as a reminder that this drill will take place on Thursday of this week

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  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 2019 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.

Homecoming Guest Forms can be found 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 21.  The Homecoming Game is Friday, September 28 vs. Hidden Valley and the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 29.

September is Attendance Awareness Month

Weekly Update: 9/3/2018

Items of interest for the week of Sept. 3 - 7
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 9/4, Mon:
• Labor Day - no school
• 9/5, Tues:
• PCHS New Teacher Chat, @3:30, Conference Room 1
• 9/6, Wed:
• Division Leadership Meeting, @9AM, School Board Office
• 9/7, Thurs:
• College Fair field trip forms due to School Counseling office (see link). Students must also have turned in their health form and be in-good-standing. rmd.me/r0IwBfJ2NKU
• 9/8, Fri:
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Hawaiian Night vs. Abingdon, 7PM

A fire drill will be conducted this week in order to comply with the Standards of Accreditation, which state that every public school will conduct at least one fire drill per week during the first month of school.

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Sept. 4 - Sept. 7  

September is Attendance Awareness Month

School-wide Lock Down will take place on Thursday, September 13th at 9AM.  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 (9/12) as a reminder that this drill will take place on Thursday of next week

The Investments in Learning Assembly 
is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  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 2019 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.

Homecoming Guest Forms will be made available this week 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 21.  The Homecoming Game is Friday, September 28 vs. Hidden Valley and the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 29.

2018 Student Election Results

Class Officer & SCA Election Results

The election for class officers and Student Council Association representatives took place on Friday, August 31 during all three lunch periods.  A big thank you to Mr. Ward and Mr. Whitaker for protecting vote security and that everything ran smoothly while the polls were open. We are proud to announce that voter participation was extremely high this year, with the senior class providing the highest turnout.  Thank you to everyone who participated, both the candidates and the constituents.

Congratulations to those who were voted into office by their classmates.  

The results of the 2018 PCHS Election... 

Student Council

President Paige Hopkins

Vice President Austin Hite

Secretary Madison Muse

Treasurer Josie Pfier

Senior Class

President Grace Hurst

Vice President Breanna Lytton

Secretary Sadie Macdonald

Treasurer Evan Danner

Historian Derek Akers

SCA Representative Arrianna Akers

Junior Class

President Charlie Buchinsky

Vice President Alexander Nunez

Secretary Lexie Cantrell

Treasurer Aaron Kirby

Historian Sofia Garcia

SCA Representative Jaelyn Szerakman

Sophomore Class

President Grace Bailey

Vice President Grace Alize Cole

Secretary Bryce Martin

Treasurer Ashlyn Kirtner

Historian Noah McCarty

SCA Representative Susannah Kapalka

Freshman Class

President Jackson Jones

Vice President Kimberly Lyons 

Secretary Lacy Donaldson

Treasurer 

Historian Maddie Price

SCA Representative Sarah Crabtree