This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning December 7-13.
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Congratulations to the following members of the Final Four Lady Bears Softball team who were recognized at their recent banquet: Rebecca DeLoach (Offensive Player of the Year), Rylee Carden (Defensive Player of the Year), Kadence Godwin (Pitcher of the Year) and Rachel Cason (Coaches’ Award).
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We salute the PCHS swim team on their performance November 29 against Ware County. The PCHS men took third place out of 10 teams while the PCHS women finished fourth out of 10 teams. Conner Shipes finished second in the 200 Freestyle. Walker Sergeant placed third in the 200 IM and second in the 100 Freestyle. Aiden Vergara tied for second with a fast finish in the 100 Breaststroke. The men’s 200 Freestyle relay, composed of Vergara, Shipes, Sergeant and Tristen Carlo placed third in one of the most exciting events of the evening. The women’s medley relay team claimed third place thanks to the efforts of Shianne Mullis, Jacey Ryals, Jasmine Sergent and Emma Dyal. Jasmine Sergent finished 1st in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 Freestyle. Mullis added points for her team by sealing a solid fourth place finish in the 100 Backstroke.
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The PCHS Theater and Art departments invite everyone to their showcase event set for Thursday, December 8 at PCHS. Reception for the student art show will begin at 6 p.m. Then at 7 p.m. theater students will perform “The Wish Peddler”. Admission for the theater production is $5 at the door. Proceeds from this event will benefit both the art and theater departments.
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This week at PCHS features dress-up days for Christmas. Monday’s theme was “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” (wearing Christmas Accessories). Tuesday was Ugly Sweater Day. Today (Wednesday) is “Christmas Character Day,” (dressing up as a favorite Christmas character). Thursday is “Channel your Flannel” day (wear flannel shirts; NOT pajamas) and Friday ends with, “Class of Carolers,” - 9th grade wear blue, 10th grade wear white, 11th grade wear green and 12th grade wear red.
During Christmas dress up days and the final exam testing schedule — as with any day at school — students are required to comply with the dress code. This means no pajamas, bedroom slippers, pillows, blankets or stuffed animals. Thank you for keeping it classy at PCHS.
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The end-of-semester testing schedule has now been set. Common Assessments will be Monday and Tuesday, December 12-13. All students are required to take the common assessments. Final exams will be Monday and Tuesday, December 19-20. Students who are passing a class and who have no more than three (3) unexcused absences in that class will be able to exempt a final exam. To find out how many unexcused absences you have in a class, look on Infinite Campus for a red box with the letters UXC.
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If you are passing a class and have zero UXC, your last day for that class is Dec. 13. If you are passing and have 1 red UXC, your last day for that class is Dec. 14. If you are passing and have 2 red X’s, your last day for that class is Dec. 15. If you are passing and have 3 red UXC, your last day for that class is Dec. 16. Please note, however, that if you choose to accept these exemptions, you will be counted absent on those days and will not be eligible for perfect attendance awards. Also please note that NO final exams will be given in advance unless you have permission from Mr. Murray.
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Bus riders, remember the new bus lineup now in effect: Bus 1 is now Bus 41; Bus 28 is now Bus 45; Bus 13 is now Bus 1; Bus 18 is now Bus 28 and Bus 24 is now Bus 13.
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Testing dates for this week include: AV End of Pathway December 8. The Biology End of Course test will be December 9. This will involve juniors and some of the seniors. The ACT is set for December 10.
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Wrestling families, remember to drop off your donations at the large donation tub in the gym by December 16. The next duals competition is slated for December 5 at Appling County.
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Friday, December 9 is judging day for the Christmas door decorating contest at PCHS. Themes for geographic areas are as follows: “Winter Wonderland” (upstairs); “A Beary Merry Christmas” (front hall); “Santa’s Workshop” (CTAE); “Christmas Movies” (Science Hall) and “Grinchmas” (fine arts, gym, and media center).
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Deck the halls for Christmas with a poinsettia from PCHS FFA. You can also 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 times are noon and 4 p.m. FFA members, meanwhile, will celebrate their annual Christmas Party December 16 on Jekyll Island.
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Mr. DuPont reminds all interested students about the upcoming region Tech Fair competition. In-person competition resumes this year with district competition in January at South Georgia State College (Waycross Campus) Any PCHS student interested in competing, please contact Mr. DuPont ASAP at [email protected].
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Remember, FCA meets every Thursday morning at 7:45 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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As always, be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and go, Bears!
