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We have a great opportunity for high school and middle school parents on Monday night. In partnership with the POE Center, PCHS will offer a informational session on vaping and e-cigarettes for parents only from 6:00 - 7:30 PM in the media center at the high school. This event will provide parents with information about vaping and the dangers it poses to our youth as well as tips on how to help you student avoid vaping or stop vaping for their long term health. Vaping is a growing trend among the teenage and young adult segment of our population that poses many health risks that are often more severe than traditional cigarettes. We hope to see each of you tomorrow night at this event.

Congratulations to Catherine Howell, Sabrina McNeil and our Winter Guard team. Catherine placed in the top 15 in two separate events at the NCHSAA State Swim Championships on Friday of last week. Sabrina will be singing to play soccer at Christopher Newport University on Tuesday and our Winter Guard team placed second in their competition this weekend at Grassfield High School. Congratulations to each of you.

This week is Love the Bus Week. We will take time throughout the week to honor our bus drivers and bus monitors. Please take time to do the same this week. If your child rides a bus please encourage them to say "Thank You" to their driver and monitor. Take the time to do the same if you are able to do so. Our drivers and monitors make school possible for so many of our students who couldn't attend school without their services. We are grateful for all of the drivers and monitors in Perquimans County Schools but especially those that drive for PCHS.

Valentine's Day is this Wednesday. PCHS will not be able to accept deliveries for students on this day. Balloons, glass vases, water and large stuffed animals can not be taken onto our buses or into our classrooms for a variety of safety concerns. While we encourage you to celebrate your children every day, including Valentine's Day, we ask that you respect this practice and have deliveries made to your students at home and not at school.

This week will be BETA Club spirit week at PCHS: Monday is Meme Day, dress like your favorite meme. Tuesday is Teacher/Student switch day, students dress like your favorite teacher and teachers dress like your students, Wednesday is Red/Pink day, wear red or pink on this day, Thursday is Crazy Hair Day, and Friday is College Day, wear clothes that show your favorite college or university.

This week at PCHS:

Monday - FCCLA will meet in Mrs. Mountjoy-Riddick's room at 7:30 AM, PCHS anti-vaping program in the media center from 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday - Basketball will play at Bertie County starting with JV at 4:30

Wednesday - Progress Reports go home for all students, Battle of the Books will meet in the media center at 3:05

Thursday - FCA will meet in the gym at 7:30 AM, SRO Day - help us celebrate Sgt. David Murray our very own SRO.

Friday - Biology Check-ins will be given during class, Workkeys boot camp will begin for selected students. Winter Sports Senior Night will take place at the home basketball games

Saturday - Baseball will host their annual Jamboree and Softball will play at Riverside High School

Upcoming Dates of Interest at PCHS:

2/12 - Anti-vaping program, Spring sport tryouts begin

2/19 - Optional Teacher Workday - no school for students

2/16, 2/20 and 2/21 - Workkeys bootcamp for selected students

2/22 - Workkeys test for selected students

3/27-3/28 - Addams Family production from PCHS Drama department at 7:00 PM

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/24-5/31 - Exam review days and final exams for all students

5/31 - Graduation at 7:00 PM

Maya Angelou was a poet, dancer, singer, activist, and author that was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1928.

Please include that students can purchase a yearbook for this school year at jostensyearbooks.com. Yearbooks are currently on sale for $80. This price is guaranteed through February 23.

Mrs. Baker: Crenia Elliott (M4)

Mr. Bridgers: Alyssa Ballance (M1)

Mrs. Riddick: Yair Perez (M3)

Mrs. Sawyer: Charles Roach (M2)

Mr. Spruill: Lailana Harris (M3)

Mrs. Tynch: Taylor Johnson (M1)

Social Studies: Students of the Week...

Mr. Kajca: Haley Mathews

Mr. Gunther: Catherine Howell

Mr. Castle: Taylor Phelps

Mrs. Jackson: Michelle Perez-Garcia

N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission - Go Outside ‘GO’ Grants

Go Outside ‘GO’ Grants provide North Carolina students with opportunities for outdoor experiences -- to learn by doing.

North Carolina educators are encouraged to apply for grant funding for outdoor field trips, visiting programs, and educational structures.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Dear Parents and Students,

As we get back into the swing of things, I wanted to share a few additional resources to help keep your students on track:

Financial Aid Events:

As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC are pleased to continue the How to Pay for College webinar series.

• Feb. 15, 6-7pm: How To Pay For College: Strategies For Middle Income Families.

• Feb. 22, 6-7pm: FAFSA is Done – Show Me The Money!

• Feb. 29, 6-7pm: Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters.

For more information and to register students can go to www.CFNC.org/events

Check out these Scholarship opportunities:

The 23-24 SECU Scholarship "People Helping People". The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years. Someone from the school will receive the scholarship! Due: March 1, 2024

The Next NC Scholarship

The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue a higher education, by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college in the state or more than half of, if not all, tuition and fees to attend any public university in North Carolina. Applying is simple, Students will just need to submit the FAFSA form when it opens in December, and if they're eligible, they will receive the Next NC Scholarship.

The Golden Leaf Grant

The Golden LEAF Scholarship strives to increase economic opportunities for North Carolina’s rural and economically distressed areas by investing in students who commit to attend a North Carolina institution, graduate, and indicate an interest in returning to a rural community in the state. The student’s full application packet must be electronically completed and submitted by March 1, 2024, to receive consideration.

Have questions about the application process? Contact Ms. Gray at morgangray@pqschools.org to set up an appointment.

Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship

I'm reaching out to call your attention to the Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship available to high school seniors who plan to study music at a historically Black college or university this coming academic year (Fall 2024). The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Northern Virginia.

You can find the details here: https://www.cfnova.org/scholarship/leslie-richardson-scholarship-fund

Students can apply here: https://www.swanandsparrowscholarship.org/

The NC State College of Education’s Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT) is a six-day, invitational program for students of color, bilingual students, and all students interested in teaching who are rising high school seniors in North Carolina. Students will delve into the field of education through engaging in field-based school activities, interacting with leaders in education, and exploring career options in education and related fields.

This year’s LIFT will be held from Sunday, June 23 through Friday, June 28, 2024 at NC State University. The cost of participation is free for students, except for transportation to and from NC State.

We need your help to identify academically-competitive students of color, bilingual students, and all students interested in teaching in North Carolina who are rising seniors in high school. They can self-nominate or be nominated by high school counselors, teachers, and principals. We ask that you please complete the nomination form by February 23rd.

If you or any students have questions about the program, please reach out to Lindsey Hubbard, Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at lehubbar@ncsu.edu.