This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning Nov. 23-29, 2022. Pierce County Schools remain on Thanksgiving break this week. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
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PCHS football is off to Roswell this Friday as the Bears play the Paladins of Fellowship Christian School. The stadium address is 10965 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075. You can purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/school/GA17966. Gates will open at 6:15 p.m. and kickoff is 7:30 p.m. If you can’t make the trip to support the Bears in person, you can listen on radio station WWUF, 97.7 FM or watch it on the NFHS Network.
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The last day before Thanksgiving break at PCHS featured the first-ever “Adulting Day” instruction. While seniors took a field trip to municipal offices in Blackshear, underclassmen participated in classes that included car care, clothing care, resume’ writing, financial readiness and more. Thank you to all who worked diligently to make this endeavor successful, and special thanks to those community stakeholders who assisted in the day’s instruction.
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The PCHS Choral Department is proud to announce that Kelly Brewster and Justin Herrin passed the first audition for the Georgia All-State Chorus event that will take place in Athens in February! Congratulations to you guys and to Mrs. Kellie Justice, PCHS choral instructor.
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Congratulations to the 2022-23 Mr. & Miss for each grade level: Freshmen - Nigel Brown and Mollie Williams; sophomores - Landon Rainey and Jenna Herrin; juniors - Elijah Howard and Ellie Kay Bennett; seniors - Davis Hersey and Kenzie Meeks.
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There’s another champion in the house! Congratulations to Pierce County High FFA for winning the region floriculture title. Those team members include Cianna Kicklighter, Reagan Cauthen, Maddie White, and Landon Rainey. The floriculture team will compete for the state title in Perry this coming February. It has already been a very busy year for PCHS FFA. Great work to all, with special pats on the back to Mr. John Ratliff and Mr. Seth Prescott.
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Please support FFA and the annual pork chop fundraiser, set for December 13. Plates are $15 and include green beans and mac ‘n cheese. Pick-up will be after 12:30 p.m. that day. FFA will also be selling poinsettias for Christmas beginning the week of December 5. This is a great way to decorate for Christmas and support FFA at the same time. FFA members, meanwhile, will celebrate their annual Christmas Party December 16 on Jekyll Island.
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Seniors, don’t let this month end without taking advantage of “No Application Fee November” at South Georgia State College. This is for those seniors who plan to enroll after graduation. See Mr. Tommy or Mrs. Angie for more.
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Hats off to PCHS wrestling for a fast start, including wins over Brunswick, Charlton County and Windsor Forest. The Grappling Bears travel to Appling on December 5. The PCHS Swim Bears hit the water again November 29, competing against Ware County at the Childers YMCA in Waycross. JV basketball is in action November 30, traveling to Wayne County.
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PCHS basketball will host Bears Bingo at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the PCHS gym. Admission is $25 and includes 10 cards plus three raffle tickets. This event will feature door prizes, music and concessions. To book a VIP table, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
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Region Tech Fair competition is coming in January and we’re excited to resume face-to-face competition. There are more than a dozen competition categories. Anyone interested in competing, please contact Mr. DuPont ASAP at [email protected].
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Don’t forget: FCA meets at 7:45 a.m. every Thursday in the auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend and to bring a friend. It’s a great way to start your day
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The PBIS word for this month is “COURAGE” and, as always, be responsible, respectful, and safe. Thanks and go, Bears!
