PHS Update- January 30

January 31 - HSBB @ Crest

February 1 - Early Release

February 1 - STARS Event @ Iola

February 3 - HSBB @ Chetopa

February 6 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Jayhawk

February 7 - HSBB vs Uniontown (Home)

February 8 - FFA Meat Judging @ Paola

February 9 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Arma

February 10 - HSBB vs Oswego

February 13 - BOE Meeting

February 14 - HSBB @ Hume

February 15 - Early Release

February 16 - HSBB vs Bronaugh

February 16 - Parent's Night

February 17 - HSBB @ Cherokee

February 18 - Ice Castles

February 20 - 24 - National FFA Week

February 20 - No School Presidents' Day

February 21 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Home

February 23 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Westphalia

February 27 - Substate Basketball Begins

February 28 - ACT Testing for Juniors

Just a reminder Ice Castles dance is just around the corner! This dance is semi-formal and occurs on Saturday, February 18 at PHS. In order to attend this event, students must be in academically good standing.

Below you will find our dance policy from the high school handbook.

DANCES: Dance rules-Senior High

The senior high school is permitted one dance each month, and special event dances (Homecoming, etc.) are counted within the limit. Appropriate behavior is expected at all times at any activities prior to, during, and after dances. The students must be in good citizenship standing. Appropriate attire is expected.

1. Once you are in the building, you must stay. If you leave, you will not be permitted to re-enter. One hour after the dance starts, there will be no one admitted without a bona fide excuse from a coach, sponsor, etc.

2. Absolutely no alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products will be brought on the premises.

3. Students who cause problems will be asked to leave and will be denied admittance to future dances.

4. Admission prices, if any, will be determined by the sponsoring organization.

5. Dances are for high school students and their invited guests. No junior high or elementary students are permitted.

6. Out-of-school dates must be 19 years old or younger and must be signed up by their in-school host 3 days in advance of the dance.

7. Dances terminate by 12:00 am.

8. Seniors can only be King and Queen one (1) time their senior year: Prom, Homecoming, Courtwarming, and Ice Castles are the only recognized royalty.

9. KING AND QUEEN Policy: In order to be eligible to be a senior king or queen candidate at Pleasanton High School, the senior must meet the requirements set by the state of Kansas and the Pleasanton BOE to graduate in May of that school year. *Principal discretion.

To: Jesse Secrest

From: Erin Bowley

Message:

I think this is the second week in a row that I've picked you for my weekly referral. I wasn't at school for most of this week so I've had to resort to email for most of my assignments. You've been great with updating me on what's going on and sharing my assignments. Thank you for all of your help!

Regular school attendance is one of the greatest indicators of future school success. It all makes sense, when kids are absent they miss instruction and fall behind in classwork. We do our best to help students to recoup their loss upon their return from school, but students who are chronically absent or truant struggle to progress in their learning even with support.

The state of Kansas requires schools to intervene when students are frequently absent from school. In our district, we issue a letter to parents when students have exceeded the number of allowable absences. If unexcused absences continue to be an issue, then are required to notify the Linn County Attorney for additional support.

State of Kansas Definition of Truancy

72-1113(c) (1) Whenever a child is required by law to attend school and is enrolled in school, and the child is inexcusably absent therefrom on either three consecutive school days or five school days in any semester or seven school days in any school year, whichever of the foregoing occurs first, the child shall be considered to be not attending school as required by law. A child is inexcusably absent from school if the child is absent therefrom all or a significant part of a school day without a valid excuse acceptable to the school employee designated by the board of education to have responsibility for the school attendance of the such child

We had a successful Courtwarming Week! Between hall decorating, lip sync, dress-up days, and the dance we all were ready for some rest over the weekend.

Congratulations to all of our candidates, we are so proud of each of you!

2022-2023 Candidates

Daylen Williams

Kara Umphenour

Brooklyn McQueen

Karsten McKee

Dale Gillespie

Randen Dumcum

One of our goals this year is to establish a site council. Our site council would be made up of school personnel (certified and classified), parents, and students to help inform decisions that we make at school. The purpose of the school site council is to advise the school on such matters as student learning, education programs, school improvement planning, education planning, and accreditation issues. The site council also plays an advocacy role for the school regarding the same issues.

A site council is a commitment to the school in hopes of making it the best school it can be. It is a time commitment, but it is also a commitment to seek solutions to areas of weakness in our system. A great school is always seeking ways to improve and a site council helps to lead those improvements.

If you would like more information about serving on the Pleasanton High School site council, please contact Sara Conley at sara.conlely@usd344.org.

At any game or event, the worst feeling for an administrator is that they would have to address an athlete, coach, or fan regarding behavior. Passion and pride sometimes mix with frustration and show up in negative ways that can adversely impact the school, team, and community.

At all events, our goal is to provide a positive experience for our athletes and coaches. We want to cheer them on, provide encouragement and support them whether they win or lose. PHS Pride has been a goal this year, and our students have risen to the occasion, they show up and cheer each other on. I am so proud that our student section is growing into a fun and positive environment for our fans and athletes.

Below is the link to Rule 52 from KSHSAA - I encourage you to review these rules with your family. As we approach basketball season, you will see more leadership from our students in the area of sportsmanship, prior to each game our athletes will provide these reminders to fans to help promote a positive environment.

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantonschoolsusd344/
Twitter: @344_usd