-PHS Update- April 21

April 22 - HS BB @ Home vs Oswego

April 22 - HS Track @ JLHS

April 23 - JH Track @ UTHS

April 23 - Senior Interview Night

April 25 - HS Athletic Banquet

April 26 - HS Track @ Madison

April 28 - FFA State CDEs

April 29 - FFA State CDEs

April 29 - JH Track @ Home

April 30 - HS BB @ JLHS - UPDATED

April 30 - FFA State CDEs

April 30 - HS Concert/Art Show

May 1 - Early Release

May 1 - JH Field Trips

May 2 - HS Track @ Humbolt

May 2 - HS Baseball @ Crest

May 3 - FFA Banquet

May 6 - Final Exams for Seniors

May 6 - HS Baseball - Make-up

May 6 - HS Track @ Iola

May 7 - Final Exams for Seniors

May 8 - JH/HS Awards Assembly

May 8 - Graduation Practice/Walk-Through

May 8 - Baccalaureate

May 9 - HS Track, League @ NE Arma

May 10 - Last Day of School - Early Release @ 12:30 pm

May 11 - Graduation

May 13 - HS Baseball Regionals - TBA

May 13 - BOE Meeting

A note from Tara Carpenter, District Athletic Director:

Our HS Athletic Banquet is fast approaching! The banquet is scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm. This is for current 9-12 the grade athletes. There will be a meal provided and the cost is $9.00 per plate (high school pays for athlete's meal). Please RSVP to the high school office for your reservation at 913-351-8701. Meal to be provided: lasagna, green beans, salad, garlic bread, and dessert.

The last day of school for all students is Friday, May 10. We will have an early release, after lunch at 12:30 pm. Buses will run their regular routes beginning after dismissal at 12:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the high school office.

Students will be completing their final exams from May 6 - May 10.

May 6/7 - Seniors Final Exams

May 8/9/10 - Grades 7-11 Final Exams

Final Exam Exemptions for Grades 9-12

All junior high students take final exams, the following policy applies to final exams for students in grades 9-12.

SEMESTER TEST AND FINAL EXAMS EXEMPTION POLICY: In order to encourage excellence in both grades and attendance, the following policy has been adopted.

*ALL students will take a First Semester Final for each individual class.

*HS Students would be exempt from the Second Semester Final if meeting the following criteria:

1. An “A” grade in the class with no more than six (6) excused absences during that class for the school year with no unexcused absences.

1. A “B” grade in the class with no more than four (4) excused absences during that class for the school year with no unexcused absences.

Each class will be separate and students must meet the criteria for each class to be exempt from the test in that class. Students who qualify for the exemption may choose to take the test if it could raise their grades in the class. Two FNS assignments or any OSS days will nullify the exemption. Good citizenship is an equal part of this incentive program.

On May 1, all junior high students in good standing will be able to attend an end of the year field trip.

7th Grade - Capital in Topeka

8th Grade - KC Zoo

Mrs. Knox sent home a letter regarding these trips last week, will be collecting permission slips for these events. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Knox at Maggie.knox@usd344.org.

As the weather improves, we like to remind all of our students of the dress code at PHS.

The primary objective of PHS is to create an atmosphere in which each student can develop to the best of his/her individual potential. Students should appear at school in a manner that will allow them to function at the best level possible without interfering with the learning situation. This dress code applies not only to the school day but to all after-school activities and events.

The following is a minimum, which is expected:

1. Students are required to wear footwear.

2. All clothing must cover from armpit to armpit and from mid-thigh to mid-thigh at a fingertip length (front and back of clothing). Leggings may also be worn under clothing that does not meet the fingertip length rule.

3. Students may wear jeans and pants that are distressed, but all exposed skin (holes) must be below the fingertip line.

4. All shirts must have two straps and cover undergarments. Students will not be allowed to wear clothing that reveals undergarments of any kind.

5. Students will not be allowed to wear clothing that is designed primarily to be worn as undergarments. This includes tank tops, muscle shirts, or any shirt that has large armholes, which expose the chest or stomach of the student.

6. Students will not be allowed to wear hats and/or head coverings of any kind in the school building during regular school hours. The exception is on Hat Day, once a month.

7. All organizations reserve the right to regulate the appearance of their members provided this meets the administrative approval.

8. Students are prohibited from wearing sunglasses in school unless for medical reasons verified by a physician’s note. Prescription eyewear with tinted lenses that adjust to the light level of the room is acceptable.

9. No shirts or apparel expressing sexual innuendos, rude statements, or promoting the usage of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol are to be worn to school or at school-related events. Additionally, clothing cannot be adorned with lettering, patches, or drawings that are offensive or are against the student's standards of excellence.

10. No blankets or pillows are allowed in the classrooms.

As we ramp up basketball season, we just want to remind everyone of the expectations of spectators at events. Basketball is a physical and high-intensity sport, tensions can run high. We want all of our athletes and Blu-Jay fans to be able to enjoy the game!

From the PHS Student/Family Handbook:

Parent/Adult/Spectator Expectations at Events: In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment in which our students can maximize their educational and social development, the following regulations are enacted with respect to the conduct of adult visitors:

1. Access to extracurricular locker rooms, meeting rooms, school transportation, and the like is strictly limited to students involved in extracurricular activities, sponsors/coaches, and administrators. Access by all others is prohibited by the Board of Education. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a suspension of the individual from extracurricular activities and/or school premises.

2. Verbally aggressive behavior, which would include, but not be limited to, threats, intimidation, and profanity, will result in limited access to school premises and school activities for up to one (1) year. The length of the restriction will be determined by the administration.

3. Physical or violent behavior will result in a ban by the Board of Education from school premises and activities and will be referred to law enforcement.

4. Failures to comply with the restricted access provided in these regulations will result in the filing of civil and/or criminal charges.

We love to hear from you, if you have questions, compliments, or concerns please feel free to contact us!

Email: sara.conley@usd344.org
Website: https://www.usd344.org/
Location: 1001 Ash Street, Pleasanton, KS, USA
Phone: 913-352-8701
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