The Pizitz Post

In partnership with Youth Leadership at VHHS, Pizitz participates in a few different events during the spring to support their community-wide event. R.I.S.E. stands for Rebels Impact through Service and Engagement. This culminating community event at the high school raises money annually for The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. At Pizitz, an 8th grade tradition to support the cause is the annual kickball tournament. The tournament and other activities will take place THIS Friday. Student teams are formed through each eighth graders' homeroom class, and will compete for the coveted Kickball trophy. In addition to participation, VHHS students will sell RISE t-shirts for $5 each and concessions for $2 each. Checkout the flyer here.

In addition, our 6th and 7th grade students have the opportunity to wear pajamas on Friday to support the cause. They can bring $5 to donate during carpool on Friday morning to wear pajamas (that follow our dress code).

Learn more about the R.I.S.E. event on the VHHS website here.

Please note that the school will be closed for spring break next week, Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29. Please enjoy this time with your families, and we will see the students back on Monday, April 1.

Is your child interested in playing sports at Pizitz next year? Please attend an athletics parent meeting on April 4th at 6:00 in the upper gym to learn more about athletics at Pizitz. During this meeting we will discuss the tryout process, opportunities in athletics, as well as how to complete paperwork for tryouts and much more. If you have any questions, please reach out to Athletic Directors David McKenzie (mckenziedl@vhcs.us) or Michaela Spence (spencejm@vhcs.us).

Summer Football Camp will take place the week of July 22-24.

• Rising K-6th Graders: 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
• Rising 7th-9th Graders: 9:30AM- 12:00 PM

Check out the flyer for more information and sign-ups here. You can find the registration link here.

We have a special shout out and congrats to our Track & Field team for an INCREDIBLE meet at King of the Mountain on Tuesday of last week, taking home top 3 honors. Almost every athlete set a personal record for their events, with Wolfie Brown setting a King of the Mountain meet record. The following athletes placed in the top 3 in their events, winning top 3 medals and scoring for the team:

• Wolfie Brown - 1st in Pole Vault with a meet record vault of 10'9'
• Caleb Lawrence - 1st in Discus, 5th in High Jump, 6th in Shot Put
• Sofia Ye - 1st in Triple Jump, 6th in Long Jump
• Wynn Andrews - 2nd in the 1600m run, 2nd in the 800m run
• Audrey McFarland - 3rd in High Jump
• Ezra Booher - 3rd in the 1600m run
• Boys 4x400m Relay - 3rd place with Ezra Booher, Carter Allred, Wolfie Brown, Creed Booher
• Nicholas Paschenko - 3rd in Pole Vault

The following athletes scored for the team:

• Girls 4x100m Relay with Anna Grace Corley, Abby Whyte, Brynlee Beckner, Sofia Ye
• Boys 4x100m Relay with John Tinsley, Charlie Allen, Carter Allred and Wolfie Brown
• Charlotte Ane Newell - 1600m run, 300m hurdles
• Asa Stout - 1600m run, 800m run
• Genevieve Gammill - 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles
• Watts Ueltschey - 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, Triple Jump
• Max Martinez - 110m hurdles
• JB Ennis - 110n hurdles
• Anne Grace Corley - 400m dash, Long Jump
• Charlie Allen - 400m dash, Long Jump
• Creed Booher - 400m dash, 300m hurdles
• Grace Won - 800m run
• Sam Johnson - 800 m run
• John Brook Lackey - 300m hurdles
• Brooks Nielsen - Discus
• John Clark Gentle - Triple Jump
• Abby Whyte - Long Jump
• Colt Carson - Pole Vault

Way to go, Pirates!

The tennis team finished out last week with a win of exhibition matches against Liberty Park in the Future Rebel Classic. The boys team beat Chelsea 9-0. This week they play Berry (and girls play Thompson) at home on Monday. With the last two matches away, Tuesday at Helena and Wednesday at Bragg-come cheer them on! Go Pirates!

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.

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.

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.

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in trying out for the 2024-25 Pizitz Pirate Ambassadors, should see the information in the tryout handout link here.

Interviews will be held Saturday, April 13th. In order to try out, all tryout materials must be turned in by Tuesday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m.- that's TOMORROW. No application will be taken after this time. There will be an OPTIONAL Ambassador Interview Clinic Thursday, April 4th in the library from 7:30-7:50 am. If you or your parents have questions, please contact Mrs. Farrar at farraral@vhcs.us.

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.

We are so excited to be preparing for the 2024 - 2025 Robotics Season! How to apply for the Pizitz Robotics team:

• Read the information packet here.
• Parents are welcome to attend the informational meeting (not required, but strongly recommended) on March 5th at 5:15 PM in our Media Center
• Fill out the application by March 15th here. (On the student’s school device, they must login to their school google account. If a student is having trouble, please have them ask their teacher for help.)
• Ask 2 teachers to complete a recommendation form, you can give them a paper copy from the information packet or email them the information here.
• Team decisions will be emailed to all applicants by March 21st.

Contact Melissa Rice with additional questions or concerns (ricem@vhcs.us).

Join us for First Priority! First Priority is a student-led club at Pizitz. This is a Christian organization that meets before school every Wednesday at 7:25 in the Choir Room. Contact Mr. Sutter suttermc@vhcs.us or Mrs. Windle windleh@vhcs.us if you have questions.