Pirates Post
Week of January 22nd
Message from Principal Drew...
Parents we are excited to see you on Thursday night for our Winter Open House. This is a chance to come out and meet your child's teachers and understand what their courses will be teaching them this semester. This will be a floating event from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. We look forward to a packed house on Thursday night!
We have a busy week at PCHS this week:
Monday - All basketball teams play at Tarboro starting at 4:30 with the JV Boys
Tuesday - Basketball teams will host Bertie starting with the JV Boys at 4:30
Wednesday - The ASVAB will be given to students who have signed up in the guidance office beginning at 8:30 AM, Swim will compete at the Albemarle YMCA at 5:00 PM, Battle of the Books will meet in the media center at 3:05
Thursday - FCA will meet in the gym at 7:30, FCCLA will meet at 3:05, PCHS will host our Winter Open House event for all parents from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Friday - Basketball will play at Gates County starting at 4:30 PM, Swim will compete at Albemarle YMCA at 4:00 PM
Saturday - Winter Guard will compete at Midlothian High School starting at 8:00 AM
Important Upcoming Dates:
1/22 and 1/23 - School Bus Driver Class held by the Perquimans County Schools transportation department
1/25 - Winter Open House - Parents will have the chance to come out and meet their child's teachers on this evening from 5:30 to 7:00
2/3 - PCHS Swim teams will compete in the Regional Finals in Cary
4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation
5/24 to 5/31 - Exam Review/Final Exams for all classes
5/31 - Graduation 7:00
Finally parents and students we ask that you use the link on our Facebook page or our school web page to complete the strategic plan survey for Perquimans County Schools. This feedback you provide will have a direct and critical impact on the direction of Perquimans County Schools in the future. We thank you in advance for you time in completing this survey and being an active part of the future of Perquimans County Schools.
PCHS Highlights...
Math: Students of the Week...
Mrs. Baker: Jarmon Overton (Math 4)Mr. Bridgers: Cassidy Felton (Math 1)
Mrs. Riddick: Floris Watson (Math 3)
Mrs. Sawyer: Derrick Castillo (Math 2)
Mr. Spruill: Jamaar Perry (Math 3)
Mrs. Tynch: Ny'Asia White (Math 1)
Social Studies: Students of the Week...
Mr. Castle: Aniston Sawyer
Mr. Gunther: Alexis Sagraves
Mrs. Jackson: Clara Hallberg
Portrait of a Pirate
The PQ Ambassador Program is off to a great start thanks to the support from school and district leaders. The PQ Ambassadors are learning what it takes to be an effective teacher and leader. Mrs. Laura Moreland, PCMS Principal, works with the PQ Ambassadors on a collaboration activity.
Weight Training classes utilizing technology to maximize instruction and effort!
Counselor's Corner: Student Services...
SENIORS...
Please order your Cap & Gown asap. The earlier you order it, the cheaper it is. Stop by Student Services with any questions.
Use the link below to order...
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be offered on the following dates during the Spring Semester for 10th through 12th grade students:
January 24, 2024
March 27, 2024
Please see (or email) Mrs. Christy Thomas in Student Services to sign up for one of these sessions.
Reasons to take the ASVAB:
- It is FREE!
- You need it for military entrance (although you do not have to enter the military if you take the test)
- It is a career assessment tool which helps identify which careers are best for you
- After taking the test, you will have access to a variety of excellent career and college search tools that are not available to other people
Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation’s Washington Youth Tour
Albemarle EMC is offering two rising high school juniors the chance for a trip of a lifetime.
Applications are now being accepted for Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation’s Washington Youth Tour. High school juniors can apply online by visiting www.aemc.coop/schools and filling out an online application. The deadline to apply is Jan. 30. Two students will be selected based on the quality of a written essay and extracurricular activities.
“This is truly an opportunity of a lifetime, and we are delighted to be able to make it possible,” said Albemarle EMC General Manager Kevin Heath.
The trip will be June 15-21, 2024. Youth tourists from across the state will meet in Raleigh, then board a bus for Washington, D.C. While at the nation’s capital, youth tourists from across the country will meet with legislators, take a harbor-party cruise, visit museums, memorials, monuments and make many friends. For more information, call Chris Powell at 252-426-2586.
Chris Powell
Coordinator of Public Relations
(252) 426-5735, 1-800-215-9915
125 Cooperative Way, Hertford, NC 27944
Dual-Enrollment
College Center with Miss Gray...
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA EVENTS):
FAFSA Day will take place on January 27, 2024 from 9am-12pm. For a complete list of event locations, please visit https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/fafsa-day/.
FAFSA Completion Event: Join us on February 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Perquimans High School (305 S. Edenton Rd. St. Hertford, NC 27944) for an informative session dedicated to supporting students and families with the FAFSA application.
Check out these Scholarship opportunities:
The 23-24 SECU Scholarship "People Helping People". The scholarship is valued at $10,000 over four years. Someone from the school will receive the scholarship! Due: March 1, 2024
The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue a higher education, by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college in the state or more than half of, if not all, tuition and fees to attend any public university in North Carolina.
The Golden LEAF Scholarship strives to increase economic opportunities for North Carolina’s rural and economically distressed areas by investing in students who commit to attend a North Carolina institution, graduate, and indicate an interest in returning to a rural community in the state. The student’s full application packet must be electronically completed and submitted by March 1, 2024, to receive consideration.
Have questions about the application process? Contact Ms. Gray at morgangray@pqschools.org to set up an appointment.
FAFSA Day
NCDPI Summer 2024 Internship Application
NCDPI is excited to offer an internship program designed to invite both undergraduate and graduate-level students pursuing degrees in public policy, public administration, education, communication, business management and related fields into the heart of a state government agency. All internships are paid internships. Interns can expect one-on-one guidance from agency staff, opportunities to meet with agency leaders, and the ability to contribute to the work of advocating for and supporting educators and students across North Carolina.
Internship applicants should specify their personal and professional goals in their application documents in order to best pair successful candidates with relevant projects and teams within the Department. Opportunities exist for internships in various fields and with a number of different work units, including opportunities in research, communication, data analytics, legislative affairs, and program management.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the list of available 2024 summer internship opportunities prior to submitting an application. Learn more about internships at NCDPI and find the online application here.
NCSSM Explore STEM
NCSSM Explore STEM Virtual Mentoring Program
Explore Careers in STEM & Beyond
Greetings Future Explorers!
We're thrilled to invite you to embark on a transformative journey with the NCSSM Explore STEM Virtual Mentoring Program!
Applications reopen January 15th and close on February 16th, 2024
Who Should Apply:
-10th-11th grade students in congressional districts 1&3 (see map) that are eager to explore STEM and future careers
-Students with a minimum grade average of C
-Uncertain about your STEM path? Great, we welcome you!
Save the date: Applications close on February 16th, 2024 at 11:59PM EST
How to Apply:
-Complete the application here!
-Get a brief school recommendation from a staff member, teacher, or counselor (Found inside of the application)
Ready to seize this incredible opportunity?
Head to our website ncssm.edu/explore to learn more and apply!
Got questions or need a bit more info? Shoot us an email at explore@ncssm.edu.
We can't wait to see your STEM journey unfold!
Don't miss out - apply, explore, and redefine what's possible in STEM!
Best regards,
NCSSM Explore
Attention CCP Students
National School Bus Safety Poster Contest
The National Association for Pupil Transportation has launched the 2023-24 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest that will run until April 17, 2024. Every year school districts in over 40 states participate in this contest which promotes school bus safety by submitting artwork that depicts school bus safety-related themes.
This year the theme is: Driving Safely Into the Future
Our bus drivers are an important part of our student’s education, and we want to help celebrate their ongoing work and commitment to North Carolina’s students.
Contest Rules:
- Contestants must illustrate the theme of Driving Safely Into the Future. This theme should be displayed on the poster, including all punctuation.
- Poster Specifications:
- Must be on 11” x 17” or 12" x 18" illustration board of heavy paper.
- The poster label should be attached to the back of the poster. The label can be found on page five, here.
- Posters must meet all specifications, or they may be eliminated from the contest.
- More poster specifications can be found on page four, here.
- Posters must be shipped flat, do not roll the poster. Please mail posters by April 17, 2024 to:
Department of Public Instruction – Transportation Services
Attn: Jaime Doran
6319 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6319
- State-level winners will be posted on the NC Bus Safety Website by May 2024.
- State-level winners will then move to the National Competition.
- National Level Prizes (winners will be notified and sent prizes late spring/early summer 2024):
- 1st Place and Overall Winner: $500 check
- 1st Place Winners of remaining 3 divisions: $250 check
- 2nd Place Winners of each 4 divisions: $100 check
- 3rd Place Winners of each 4 divisions: $50 check
- 1st Place Winner – CAD division: $50 check
- 1st Place Winner – International division: $50 check
For more information about the contest guidelines, please click here. We look forward to seeing all of your submissions!”
