This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning January 25-31.
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Today (Wednesday) is the deadline to sign up in the guidance office for the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery. The ASVAB will be administered again at PCHS on February 3 to juniors and seniors who are interested in joining the military.
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Student Council meets tomorrow morning (Thursday), Jan. 26 at 7:50 in the Bear Conference Room. Student council members, please be sure to attend.
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Good luck on Friday to PCHS students competing in the Okefenokee Student Technology Competition (a.k.a. “Region Tech Fair”) at South Georgia State College in Waycross. Region winners will advance to the state competition on March 11 at Kennesaw State University in Marietta.
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This Saturday is the first-ever Mother-Daughter Shopping Event at the Patterson Baptist Church Clothing Closet, 3416 Wildwood Avenue (across from First Southern Bank). It’s taking place from 9 a.m. until noon. Girls and their moms can shop for new and gently used clothing at no cost.
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Congratulations to Becky Thigpen, who was recently accepted to Brewton-Parker College, and to Emma Knowlton, who has been accepted to the University of Georgia. We also salute Austin Sprinkle upon his acceptance to Oglethorpe University. Any student who is accepted into a college or university, or who enlists in the military: we want to recognize you! Email your information to the PCHS news department at [email protected].
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Hats off to Liam Ruehlen for being promoted to AV captain. Liam is a senior and an AV pathway completer. Please congratulate Captain Ruehlen when you see him.
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Students, remember as we have now begun the third 9-weeks schedule, remember that tardies will start over. Please note that you are allowed to have five (5) parent notes for the entire school year; not just the first semester. Keep this in mind as it may affect your final exam exemptions.
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Juniors and seniors and their guests are invited to “Dance through the Decades” Saturday, April 22. Your class dues must be paid before we leave for spring break on March 31 in order to attend prom. Dues are as follows: freshmen ($5), sophomores ($10), juniors ($25), and seniors ($20).
Prom guests must be at least in ninth grade and no older than 20. Any guest must be pre-approved by the PCHS administration. To get a guest pre-approved, you must fill out the blue guest registration form that is located outside of Mrs. Slusher’s classroom (399). The registration form, a copy of the guest’s picture ID, and a guest fee must be turned in to Mrs. Slusher before March 31.
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Any girl interested in participating in the Miss Pierce County High School pageant can pick up a registration form from Mrs. Beverly’s room (395) in the mornings before 8:15 or during 4th block. The pageant is March 25. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 10.
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It’s scholarship season, and seniors and their parents may go to the PCHS scholarship page (bit.ly/3YoCejI) to find links to the following: the Tech Bear Scholarship, GHSA Scholarship, Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program, Jackie Robinson Scholarship, Ascension St. Vincent’s Blackshear Family Practice Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholars, and more.
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Get the memories that will last a lifetime. Order your Yearbook every Friday at lunch for just $65. You can also order online at yearbookordercenter.com
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This Friday, PCHS basketball hosts Tattnall County in region competition. JV girls tip-off at 4:30, varsity girls at 6 p.m. and varsity boys at 7:30. No signs or clothing (directed at the opposing team) will be allowed in the PCHS gym during basketball games. Failure to comply with this rule will result in ejection from the event. These games will be broadcast via the NFHS Network.
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Elsewhere in sports, PCHS swimming hits the water for the final time this regular season on Saturday at the YMCA in Waycross. Competition there begins at 9 a.m. This Friday and Saturday, PCHS wrestling competes in the Sweet Onion Tournament at Toombs County High School.
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The PBIS words for this month are positive attitude and, as always, be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and Go Bears!
