Weekly Update: 10/30/2017

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 3
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 10/30, Mon:
• NRCC & SASCOC visit, 11:25AM
• 10/31, Tues:
• ASVAB Testing, 9AM, Commons
• ChildCare Trick or Treat, 10:10AM
• 11/1, Wed:
• Club B Day, alternate schedule (no 2CB)
• Youth Excel Program (YEP) applications are due to guidance (juniors only)
• School-Based PD teams prep for 11/7 PD – Application, SBO, 3:45-5:00PM
• 11/2, Thurs:
• 11/3, Fri:
• Cougar Crazy Theme: Camo Night vs. Salem

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Oct. 30- Nov. 3

Weekly Update: 10/23/2017

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 23 - 27
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 10/23, Mon:
• Workplace Readiness Testing
• Building Leadership Team meeting, @3:40, Cougar Den
• 10/24, Tues:
• 10/25, Wed:
• Club A Day, alternate schedule (no 2CB)
• 10/26, Thurs:

• 2 Hour Early Release
• Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-7PM
• FAFSA Completion Workshop for seniors & parents/guardians, English Pod, 4-7PM
• Last day for seniors to sign up for the Virginia Tech and Radford University on-site decision-days
• 10/27, Fri:
• No School
• Parent Teacher Conferences, 8AM- Noon
• FAFSA Completion Workshop for seniors & parents/guardians, English Pod, 9AM-Noon
• Cougar Crazy Theme: Pink Out @ Patrick Henry
• 10/28, Sat:
• Cougar Band Classic, Dobson Stadium, Noon-5PM

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 during each month of school.

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Oct. 23-27

Red Ribbon Week is a great opportunity for us to encourage students to lead a healthy, drug free lifestyle, and will be celebrated all week long.  On Wednesday (10/25) Mr. Kelly will be in the Commons for all 3 lunch periods collecting signatures from students who pledge to live drug free.  Every student who pledges will receive a "Proud to be drug free!" pencil, and have their name entered in a raffle.

Weekly Update: 10/16/2017

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

• 10/16, Mon:
• SOL Examiner & Proctor Training, @3:40, Little Theater 
• 10/17, Tues:
• Make-up SOL Examiner & Proctor Training, @8:00, Little Theater 
• SOL Writing/Eng 11, part 1
• 10/18, Wed:
• SOL Writing/Eng 11, part 2
• 10/19, Thurs:
• SOL Writing/Eng 11, make-up
• 10/20, Fri:
• SOL Writing/Eng 11, make-up
• Report Cards & Parent Teacher Conference Forms go home with students
• Deadline for class project submission for PCHS Fine Arts Dept. Veteran's Day performance

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 during each month of school.

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

Weekly Update: 10/9/2017

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 9 - 14
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 10/9, Mon:
• Faculty Mtg, @3:40, Little Theater 
• 10/10, Tues:
• Last day of the first 9 week grading period
• Make-up Faculty Mtg, @8AM, LT
• Last day for sophomores & juniors to register for the PSAT/NMQT on 10/14
• PCHS Instructional Model Team Meeting, 3:30
• School Board Mtg, @6PM, SBO 
• Senior of the Month
• PCHS Employee of the Month
• PCHS teacher of the Month
• Info item: Course Catalog
• 10/11, Wed:
  
• Picture Retake day for all student (9-12) & faculty, CTE lobby
• First day of the second 9 week grading period
• Student Flu Shots
• Employee Flu Shots, 1-6PM, Central Gym (Pulaski)
• 10/12, Thurs:
• TRiO Talent Search, Commons
• FSA ID Workshops, 3rd block, CTE Lab 8
• 10/13, Fri:
• No school - Teacher PD & Work Day
• Professional Development for PCHS Teachers, 8:30-Noon, Commons
• First nine weeks grades are due at 3:30PM
• Employee Flu Shots, 10AM-3PM, Commons
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Tie Dye/Neon Night at Blacksburg
• 10/14, Sat:
• PSAT/NMQT, 7:45AM, Commons

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

The First 9 Week Grading Period Ends on Tuesday, October 10.  Teachers at PCHS are required to have their first 9 weeks grades finalized by 3:30PM on Friday, October 13 for administrative review (grades roll on 10/17).  Report Cards will be send home with students on Friday, October 20. 

Congratulations to Ann Williams!  She was selected as the Pulaski County Public Schools Employee of the Month for September.  Ann works in the Food and Nutrition Department at PCHS.

Congratulations to Sarah Reid! She was selected as the Pulaski County Public Schools Teacher of the Month for September.  Sarah teaches Spanish at PCHS.

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

Weekly Update: 10/2/2017

Items of interest for the week of Oct. 2 - 7
            Please visit the PCHS Events & Athletics calendar for more information.

• 10/2, Mon:
• Spirit Week Theme: 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
• 10/3, Tues:
• Spirit Week Theme: Jersey Day
• 10/4, Wed:
• Spirit Week Theme: Camo Day
• Instructional Model Team Training, 4-5PM, SBO
• Cornhole Tournament - 4PM, sponsored by Boys Basketball Boosters
• Powder Puff Football Game, 6PM, Dobson Stadium 
• 10/5, Thurs:
• Spirit Week Theme: Throwback Thursday - Dress like a blast from the past
• CIP Benchmark testing window at PCHS closes
• Superintendent visits PCHS faculty/staff for open meetings, 1:30-4:30
• 10/6, Fri:

• Spirit Week Theme: Burgundy and Gold Day 
• Homecoming Pep Rally; amended schedule, no 2CB (in-school event only)
• Cougar Crazies' Theme: Burgundy & Gold vs. Christiansburg
• 10/7, Sat:
• Homecoming Dance, PCHS gymnasium, 8-11PM
  Students must be In-Good-Standing to attend.

Faculty Professional Development for the week of Oct. 2-6

The First 9 Week Grading Period Ends on Tuesday, October 10.  Teachers at PCHS are required to have their first 9 weeks grades finalized by 3:30PM on Friday, October 13 for administrative review (grades roll on 10/17).  Report Cards will be send home with students on Friday, October 20. 

Homecoming Guest Forms were due by Friday, September 29.  Students that submitted forms should see Mrs. Alger in the front office to determine the status of their guest.

Around the World in a Night is the theme for Homecoming.  The daily themes for Spirit Week (10/2-6) are:

• Spirit Week Theme: 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
• Spirit Week Theme: Jersey Day
• Spirit Week Theme: Camo Day
• Spirit Week Theme: Throwback Thursday - Dress like a blast from the past
• Spirit Week Theme: 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

2017 Investments In Learning Assembly

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.

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