The Pizitz Post

We hope you all enjoyed a lovely spring break. As we get back into the routines of school for the spring season, let's remember the habits that help our students thrive. Students are at their best for school when they make time for sleep, regular routines, and screen-free time with family and friends.

Next week, all of our students have the opportunity to take the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program, known as ACAP. All students at Pizitz will take assessments in the areas of math and English-language arts. Students in sixth and eighth grades will also be assessed in science. Please note that we will have an alternate schedule each day next week. If your child arrives late to school, he/she will have to wait until testing is completed to join their classes. All students will be expected to make-up their assessments upon return if they are out for any of the mornings next week. Please avoid morning appointments next week if possible.

To learn more about the ACAP, check out the state department's website here.

We invite parents to join us in Girls PE on April 4th. We welcome you to join your daughter(s) during their PE class time and participate with them! We will play NitroBall. Wear your tennis shoes and come join in the fun.

Please fill out the Google Form here if you plan to attend a class period. See you there!!

Are you interested in running for an SGA office? Informational meetings will be on Tuesday, 4/2 or Wednesday, 4/3 during 8th period. The meeting will be in Ms. Lushington's room, E-104. If you have any questions, email Ms. Lushington at lushingtonhm@vhcs.us.

All rising 7th and 8th grade girls looking for a fun activity, check out the Girls' Bowling team! This is a short seasonal sport that starts in October and is over at the start of December. All information and the interest form can be found on Google Classroom- code 5id2shr Tryouts are April 22 and 23 at Vestavia Bowl. Any questions- ask Coach Knickrehm C117

Any current 6th or 7th grader interested in trying out for the 2024 Pizitz volleyball team should join the Google Classroom (Code: y5rl6tr) for more information about the tryout process. Tryouts will take place May 6th, 8th, 9th, and 10th.

More information about the tryout process can be found on the Google Classroom page. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Spence (spencejm@vhcs.us) or Coach Barger (bargersd@vhcs.us)

Any current 6th or 7th grader that is interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 Pizitz Girls' Basketball Team, please join Google Classroom HERE. Please email Coach McKenzie (mckenziedl@vhcs) or Coach Morris (morrisk@vhcs.us) if you have any questions!

Any current 6th or 7th grade boys that are interested in trying out for Pizitz Basketball summer team, please join the Google classroom (code: ul55kjo). Parents, please look over all information with your son. Please email Coach Brown if you have any questions (brownjw@vhcs.us).

Any current 8th grade boy interested in trying out for the Freshman Basketball team, please see Coach Binkley for info on tryout information.

8th Graders and 8th Grade Parents: Do you have any pictures of you and your friends over the years at Pizitz? Email them to Ms. Lushington at lushingtonhm@vhcs.us so we can showcase them at the 8th Grade Banquet in May! Mark your calendars now for the evening of May 17 to celebrate your time at Pizitz with your 8th grade friends and teachers.

Track & Field team had a great meet at Mountain Brook on Tuesday, March 19. This was a non-scoring qualifier for the Metro Championship. 37 athletes qualified in their events for the Metro Championship. The following athletes placed in the top 3 in their events:

• Wynn Andrews - 2nd in the 1600m run and set the all-time school record with a run of 4:45.10!
• Sofia Ye - 1st in Long Jump, 1st in Triple Jump
• Genevieve Gammill - 1st in the 300m Hurdles, 3rd in 100m Hurdles
• Creed Booher - 1st in the 300m Hurdles
• Anne Grace Corley - 2nd in Long Jump, 3rd in the 400m Dash
• David McBrayer - 2nd in the 800m Run
• Watts Ueltschey - 2nd in 110m Hurdles
• Carter Allred - 2nd in the 400m Dash
• Max Martinez - 3rd in 110m Hurdles
• Nicholas Paschenko - 3rd in Pole Vault

Update/Correction:

Ava Thompson was left off of the final King of the Mountain results on March 12. Ava won 2nd place in Girls Pole Vault at KOM. Way to go Ava!

Go Pirates!

Are you an 8th grader interested in Color Guard at VHHS? No previous experience is required for auditions. You can learn more about pre-clinic opportunities and tryouts in the Google Classroom (code: HXCP4VH). There is an optional pre-clinic opportunity April 14 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Auditions and Clinic take place each date from 3:45-6:00 p.m. as follows:

• Clinic Week 1: April 23-26
• Clinic Week 2: April 29
• Audition: May 1 3:45-6:00

Clinic and tryouts will take place at the Freshman Campus front gym.

Basketball cheer clinic and tryouts will be held April 15th-18th for rising 9th graders! The tryout packet and registration form can be found in the Google Classroom (code: k6qwxth). The first step for rising 9th graders is due Friday, April 5th. Reach out to Ms. Harris (harrisb@vhcs.us) for any questions.

Are you a 6th-8th grade girl? Do you have an interest in engineering? Auburn University Engineering is hosting an event called inspirHER. Students who attend will hear Auburn Engineering faculty, alumni, and students about the engineering field and how to pursue a career in engineering. For more information, click the link here.