Pirates Post

We have 19 school days before final exams. Students this means you have a very limited time to complete your work and improve your grades heading into final exams. As a reminder, the exam exemption policy is still in effect. In order to be exempt a student must meet the following criteria: Overall average of a 90 or above and 5 or less unexcused absences or overall average of an 80 or better and 3 or less unexcused absences in a class. Any student who has served a full day of ISS or OSS is not eligible to exempt their final exams. CTE, Biology, Math 1, Math 3 and English 2 classes cannot be exempted.

The final day of boys basketball tryouts will be on Monday from 4:45 to 7:00 in the gym at PCHS. Students must have a physical and all rank one paperwork on file in order to tryout.

Winter guard tryouts will be this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 in the band room at PCHS.

Congratulations to our football team on an excellent season and a tremendous effort this past week in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA playoffs.

This week at PCHS we will recognize career development by holding a spirit week with a focus on future careers. Tuesday will be Dream of your Future Day so wear your pajamas, Wednesday will be Career Development Day so dress as your future career, Thursday will be Future so Bright Day so wear your Neon and Shades and Friday will be Your Future Starts Here Day so wear school colors. We will all be skilled employees in the near future so join us this week as we celebrate the preparation taking place at PCHS.

This week at PCHS:

Monday - No School for students - Teacher Workday

Tuesday - Battle of the books in the media center 3:05 to 4:00, Hunter Safety Registration at Parksville Ruritan building at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday - Progress reports go home for all students, Swim team will compete at Elizabeth City YMCA 5:00 PM

Thursday - Workkeys testing for selected students, FCA in the gym at 7:30 AM

Friday - Swim will compete vs Currituck at Elizabeth City YMCA 4:00 PM

Upcoming dates to remember:

11/14 - Make-up Tux and Drape photos for Seniors

11/17 - Deadline to order cap and gown for all Seniors

12/2 - Hertford Christmas Parade

12/14-12/20 - Final Exams for all classes

1/4 - First day of Second Semester, New classes begin for all students

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/31 - Graduation 7:00

Mr. Kajca: Kaylee Anderson

Mr. Castle: Aaliyah Blanchard

Mrs. Jackson: De'Qua'Vyona Winborne

Mrs. Crank: Justus Meads

Math: Students of the Week...

Mrs. Baker: Makinzie Stokley (Math 2)

Mr. Bridgers: Michael Beyer (Foundations/Math 1)

Mrs. Riddick: Preston Rayburn (Math 3 Honors)

Mrs. Sawyer: Mariya Harrell (Math 2)

Mr. Spruill: Jacob Besso (Math 2)

Mrs. Tynch: Giada Salupo (Math 1)

Coach Thach's students learned about simple and complex carbs, different fats and why your body needs them. We all learned something about the foods we eat and how they affect our body!

Mrs. Jackson's students were amazing applying the knowledge they learned in class about the Renaissance period and collaborating together to reinforce the soft skills we know they need to reflect the Portrait of a Graduate!

How can I help you bring one of these Breakouts to your students? (contact Mrs. Heath)

2023-2024 NC Teaching Fellows Application Now Open

Students interested in becoming a teacher and getting up to $5000/semester in tuition assistance are encouraged to apply. An early action window is open now until November 15th! Those who apply in the early-action window will learn of their award status by December 15th to help plan their college decision for 2024-2025.

Learn more and apply here.