Pirates Post

We had a fantastic kickoff to SAIL Day this past Friday. Student engagement was high and success became real to many of our students. Our next SAIL Day is February 9. Parents we ask that you encourage your students to complete their work each day in every class. We also ask that you continue to have daily conversations with your students about what they are doing in each of their classes. Your attention to their learning and education will increase their desire to complete work and do well in their courses. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated as we work together to make sure every student at PCHS has the very best chance to succeed.

PCHS is excited to partner with the Poe Center again this semester. This past Fall they offered a powerful parents only program focused on drug use call Drugs Uncovered. On February 12th - Poe Center will present a #YouthCulture: E-Cigarettes parent workshop. This will focus on vaping and how parents can detect the signs of use and how to help their child avoid the addiction and problems associated with vaping. The event will be from 6:00 to 7:30 in the PCHS media center. More information will be shared as we approach the date of the event.

The last chance to purchase a Senior Recognition Ad is February 2. Senior Recognition Ads can be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com (http://www.jostensyearbooks.com/). On the website parents can upload a picture(s) and create a personal message. It is a time to congratulate your graduate or tell them how proud you are of their accomplishments.

Spring sports begin on February 12. Baseball, softball, track, women's soccer and golf will begin on this day. Anyone interested in playing any of these sports will need to have a current physical on file and they must have also completed their rank one paperwork.

This Week at PCHS:

Tuesday - Basketball teams will play at Washington County

Thursday - FCA will meet in the gym at 7:30 AM,

Friday - PCHS Swim teams will travel to Cary to compete in the Regional Finals

Saturday - Swim Regional Finals will be held in Cary, NC

Important Upcoming Dates:

2/2 - Deadline for Senior ads. Use the link found on our Facebook page to place our Senior ad today.

2/3 - PCHS Swim teams will compete in the Regional Finals in Cary

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

One on One Support, Small Group Reteaching, Independent Work, Enrichment Activities

Math: Students of the Week...

Mr. Bridgers: Alyssa Ballance (Math 1)

Mrs. Riddick: Alexis McLeod (Math 3)

Mrs. Sawyer: Mariah Cherry (Math 2)

Mr. Spruill: Hailey Bass (Math 3)

Yearbook: Last chance to purchase a Senior Recognition Ad is February 2. Senior Recognition Ads can be purchased at www.jostensyearbooks.com (http://www.jostensyearbooks.com/). On the website parents can upload a picture(s) and create a personal message. It is a time to congratulate the graduate or tell them how proud you are.

Thank you to Sutton's Lawncare & Landscaping, Inc. for the donations of ice cream sandwiches for everyone to enjoy during our 2nd Semester Open House.

Congratulations to Mrs. Mindy Drew for being the raffle winner of a $25 Gift Card during Open House. Thank you to William Thomas Concrete for the donation of the gift card!

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. RSVP @ https://forms.gle/RAfXv8X9y3QDnuZYA

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/

Next NC Scholarship Available to NC Students

The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college or more than half, if not all, of tuition and fees to attend any public university in the state.

The Next NC Scholarship combines the federal Pell Grant with the state-funded financial aid program to form a simplified and predictable scholarship award that’s easier to understand and makes education more affordable for most North Carolinians.

Students can apply by submitting the FAFSA form. If they are eligible, they will receive the Next NC Scholarship. There are no additional forms to fill out to apply.

Learn more about the scholarship and eligibility requirements here.

The Shelton Challenge at North Carolina Wesleyan University cannot wait for Summer 2024!

The Shelton Challenge is a six-day (July 14-19, 2024) residential leadership experience to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be an effective leader. Offered to rising 9th-grade (transitioning from 8th to 9th grade) to graduated seniors (those heading into freshman year of college) with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA, hands-on activities focus on: personal leadership assessment and interpersonal dynamics, the role of values and ethics in leadership, leadership traits and approaches, empowering others, civic and social responsibility and goal setting. In addition to these aptitudes, students also engage in team-building activities like low- and high-ropes courses, rock climbing walls, service projects, and social activities in the evenings.

General Henry H. Shelton is originally from Speed, North Carolina, a town near Tarboro in eastern North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He spent the next 38 years in a variety of command and staff positions in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Vietnam. General Shelton became the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997, and served two two-year terms, retiring on September 30, 2001. Throughout his tenure as chairman, U.S. forces were in heavy demand and participated in numerous joint operations around the globe. For his exemplary service to his country, the 107th Congress bestowed the Congressional Gold Medal on General Shelton on September 19, 2002. General Shelton is also the Executive Director of the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Center at North Carolina State University and serves as Director of the Hugh and Carolyn Shelton Military Neurotrauma Foundation, Washington, DC. In 2009 his book,” Secrets of Success, Values-Based Leaders”, was released and his autobiography, “Without Hesitation”, was released in October 2010.

The cost to attend the Shelton Challenge six-day residential program is $500. This cost includes all curriculum materials, lodging and food, low and high ropes training, transportation during the week, and night activities. With submitting the application, please mail a $100 deposit to hold space in the program. The deposit will go toward the final payment of $500. Please make all checks or money orders payable to the Shelton Challenge at N.C. Wesleyan University. Financial aid scholarships are available to applicants.

NC Wesleyan University will offer a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to students who complete the Shelton Challenge and enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at North Carolina Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewable for each academic year (fall/spring) if the student maintains an overall GPA of at least a 2.70 (and is enrolled as a full-time student) for a maximum of four academic years.

Link for more information, and to apply to the Shelton Challenge: https://ncwc.edu/community/shelton-challenge/

If you have students who fit the qualification criteria, we would love to have them be a part of fun and challenging week, growing and developing as a leader!

If you have any questions, please shoot me a call; cell number 574-518-1910.