Pirates Post

Congratulations to our Men's and Women's track team State Finals qualifiers from the NCHSAA Regional event this past Saturday. There were several individual and team qualifiers. 1st Place finishers included - Jaslyn Holley - Long Jump, Crishya Sellers - 100 Meter, Girls 4x100 and 2x200 teams - Essence Bond, Crishya Sellers, Lailana Harris, Jaslyn Holley and Shakeria Warren. 3rd Place finishers included - Tony Riddick - 100 M, Boys 4x200 - Jaylnn Nelson, Kirk Brown, Shavoris Lewis, Tony Riddick. Aniyah Harney finished 4th in the shot put. We wish each of these student-athletes the best of luck on Friday at the 1A State Championships.

This week at PCHS:

Monday - The Women's Soccer team will host East Columbus at 5:00 PM in the first round of the playoffs, PCHS Academic Awards - 6:30. All recipients of an award were given invitations to this event. Students must have an invitation to attend.

Tuesday - Softball hosts Northside in the third Round of the NCHSAA Playoffs.

Wednesday - AP US History Exam

Thursday - The Senior Walk will take place on this day. All Senior should gather in the gym lobby to attend this event. Baccalaureate Service at 6:00 - Students attending this event should wear their cap and gowns.

Friday - PCHS Band Banquet at 6:00

We have 19 school days until the end of the semester.

We also have a total of 14 days until final exams.

Seniors: On Thursday, May 18 we have two important events going on for our seniors Thursday morning seniors need to arrive at 8 o'clock dressed in their cap and gown. We will do the senior walk through all of the schools at 8:30.

The next event happening that day is baccalaureate seniors need to arrive at the gym at 6 o'clock dressed in your cap and gown . Baccalaureate will start at 6:30 on football field.

Math Department: Students of the Week...

Mrs. Baker - Mariah Clark, Karysn Clayton, Catherine Howell, Carter Winslow (the Math Team)

Ms. Carver - Marionn Holley - Math 3

Mrs. Riddick - Kahlil Tann - Math 1

Mr. Spruill - Tabitha Vanscoy - Math 1

JUNIORS:

Looking to get a jump on the college planning process? Utilize the College Foundation of North Carolina's Next Step Program.

Summer Opportunities:

Spots are filling up fast for Horizons, a week-long, overnight summer camp experience on Clarkson University's campus in Potsdam, New York.

This unique experience is offered for middle and high school students to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concepts in a fun and engaging atmosphere surrounded by like minded peers.

Summer 2023 dates:
Sunday, July 9 - Friday, July 14
Sunday, July 16 - Friday, July 21

Registration is open and space is limited! The priority deadline to register for 2023 sessions is May 15 but we are accepting applications through June 15, 2023.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HORIZONS!

How do you know what day to return your device and charger to the media center? Students must return their chromebook and charger to the media center once they have completed all required EOCs, teacher-made exams and work for this semester. If you do not have any EOCs or teacher-made exams (due to exemption), your device must be returned by June 2nd. Students taking EOCs and teacher-made exams the week of June 5th, will return their device & charger to the media center on the last day you take an exam. ALL devices and chargers must be returned to the media center no later than June 9th to avoid charges. Lost chargers are $30.00 and should be paid for when you return your device. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Heath.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is seeking submissions for its 2023 essay contest.

High school students are invited to consider and respond to a prompt or question. Students have the opportunity to win one of three cash prizes: first place, $2,000; second place, $1,500; and third place, $1,000. Essays are limited to 1,000 words and must be submitted by Wednesday, May 31.

For additional information and instructions on how to submit an essay, click here.