Pirates Post

Congratulations to Daven Brabble, Colin Tibbs, and Morgan Baccus on their commitment to play athletics at the collegiate level. Daven will be signing with Meredith College on Tuesday of this week to play volleyball. Colin will be signing with Bridgewater University to play soccer on Wednesday during 4th period. Morgan will be signing with Chowan University to play softball on Thursday at 5:00 PM. Congratulations to these wonderful student athletes and good luck in your future endeavors.

This Thursday the Perquimans Public Library will be hosting a Black History Month event for the public. This event will begin at 5:30 PM. We encourage all who can attend to be present for this event.

Senior Parents please be sure to attend our FAFSA Night on Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This night will provide you with guidance and direct assistance in the completion of the FAFSA paperwork that is required for your child to receive financial aid to attend a university, college, trade school or community college. We hope to see a packed media center as Ms. Morgan Gray leads this event and helps every student and parent complete this process.

This Wednesday, PCHS will recognize National Girls and Women in Sports Day by having our female athletes wear their team gear or uniforms at school. We are asking for the community to participate with us. If you are a former Perquimans Pirate female athlete or the parent of a former female athlete we ask that you wear a Perquimans shirt to honor your time as a player.

This week at PCHS:

Tuesday - BETA Club will meet at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Nixon's room

Wednesday - ASVAB Score reports returned to students, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, all basketball teams will play at North Pitt in Greenville, NC

Thursday - FCA in the gym at 7:30 AM, Black History program at the public library, FAFSA Parent night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday - Blood Drive hosted by HOSA, Swim team qualifiers will compete at the state championships, Basketball will host Tarboro

Saturday - Winter Guard will compete at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, VA

Important Upcoming Dates:

2/8 - FAFSA Parent Night in the PCHS media center from 6:00-8:00 PM

2/9 - HOSA Club Blood Drive at PCHS, Swim teams compete in the State Championships

2/12 - Parents program on vaping presented by the Poe Center 6:00-7:30

2/12 - Spring sports season begins with tryouts for baseball, softball, track, women's soccer and golf.

3/27, 3/28 - PCHS Drama Department presents "The Addams Family" at 7:00 PM.

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/24 to 5/31 - Exam Review/Final Exams for all classes

5/31 - Graduation 7:00

Math: Students of the Week...

Mrs. Baker: Chloe Ward (M2H)

Mr. Bridgers: Richard Mills (M1)

Mrs. Riddick: Makhia Hunter (M3)

Mrs. Sawyer: Hannah Chilcott (M2)

Mr. Spruill: Matthew Woodard (M3)

Mrs. Tynch: Cadence Reel (M1)

National Girls & Women in Sports:

On Wednesday, February 7th, we will be celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day. To commemorate this special day, we encourage all female athletes and staff to wear a shirt or jersey that represents their current or former teams. Additionally, we will be organizing a group photo of all the participants to capture our collective spirit.

2024-2025 Course Registration Scheduling will take place this month. Counselors will meet with each grade level before scheduling begins.

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:

FAFSA Completion Event: Join us on February 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Perquimans High School (305 S. Edenton Rd. St. Hertford, NC 27944) for an informative session dedicated to supporting students and families with the FAFSA application.

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/

“Founded in 1973, the Governor’s Page Program provides North Carolina high school students with a unique opportunity for hands-on participation in state government. Hosted by VolunteerNC in Raleigh, pages will grow in four key areas: history, civics, service, and professional development.

Eligible participants are high school students in good academic standing and classified as Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduates. During this week of service, pages engage with influential decision-makers, explore policy proposals, and cultivate skills that open doors and opportunities. Participants also receive excused school absences and a $200 stipend. Our ultimate goal is to create an applicant pool that is truly representative of the state, and your support in encouraging applicants from your county will play a crucial role in achieving this.

You can find the application here.”