This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning March 15-21, 2023.
Today (Wednesday) is the deadline for current juniors to apply for the 2023-24 First Southern Bank Junior Board. Applications have been emailed to all juniors.
This is School Board Appreciation Week, as recognized by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). Here in Bearville, we appreciate our hard-working board members: Wendy Puryear, Kirby Malone, Mitch Hall, Chip Griner, and Duward Boatright, Sr. Thanks to each of you for striving to make excellence the standard!
We salute the PCHS weightlifting team, which won the class AA state title on March 11 in Heard County at the Georgia Coaches Association (GACA) championships.
Shout out to Nathan Rupright, who placed 2nd in the state on March 11 in his category and grade band at the Georgia Student Technology Competition in Forsyth County. Nathan was the state runner-up in Multimedia Applications (11th/12th grade).
Hats off to Mrs. Justice and the PCHS Literary Team for their 2nd place team finish at region competition on March 8. Individual 1st place winners included Justin Herrin (Boys’ Solo), Keely Shipe (International Extemp), Maria Sotello (Literary Analysis Essay), and Cianna Kicklighter (Argumentative Essay). PCHS 2nd place winners included: Lauren Crawford & Sam Goettie (Duo Interp), and Cianna Kicklighter ( Comedic Interp). Our place winners included: Addy Cantrell (Dramatic Interp), Emma Dyal, Kelly Brewster, and Sera Howard (Trio), and Jaden Lyons, Justin Herrin, Melvin Sallet, and Aiden Baney (Quartet). Our 4th place finishers included Kaley Robins (Girls Solo) and Hannah Bonvechio (Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking).
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Congratulations to the Sound of Silver Symphonic Band for scoring straight superior ratings as well as all A’s at their Large Group Performance Evaluation at Wayne County on March 9.. The band played their first level 5 piece of music since 2009.
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Kudos to our FFA Forestry Team for winning first place at the Satilla Forestry Field Day. That event was held March 2 at Laura S. Walker State Park.
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We salute the following students who received their certification in EverFi Mental Wellness. This program teaches students concepts like coping strategies, stigma, emotional health, and how to find help for themselves or others. This program was supported by Memorial Satilla Health.
Any girl interested in trying out for Spirit Cheerleading, please sign up with Ms. Madison Moore in the front office. All forms are due by March 23.
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Student Council Members who signed up to volunteer for Special Olympics should see Mrs. Delaney for a permission slip form in order to attend. These will be due back by March 24.
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The Miss PCHS/PCMS pageants are slated for Saturday, March 25. Competition begins at 4 p.m. in the auditorium.
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Competition Cheer Tryouts will be held April 24-27 from 3:30-5:00 in the PCHS Cheer Room. Please scan the QR Code on the “Save the Date” posters around campus to fill out the tryout form.
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PCHS FBLA is selling 2023 Graduation Yard Signs. These signs are 24x18 and there are four designs to choose from. Complete the following form to order: https://forms.gle/buoFx7hH6cd9Jy9P6 The last day to order is Friday, April 28. Email the pictures to be used to [email protected]. There is a two-week lead time on orders. Once you’ve submitted the form, you must pay by online school payments: bit.ly/3L4EFUf. Thank you for supporting PCHS FBLA!
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Grizzly Gear is selling Diploma Frames and Mats for our Seniors! There are three design choices. Complete the following form to order: https://forms.gle/V1B8X4SDyMgWey3AA . The last day to order is Friday, April 28. There is a six-week lead time on these orders. You can also order the mat only. The choice size is 11x14 (outer dimensions). This mat will be packaged separately in a presentation bag to protect it from deterioration from handling. Once you’ve submitted the form, you must pay by online school payments: bit.ly/3L4EFUf.
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Coastal Pines Technical College is fielding interest for the Mobile Electronics Technician Technical Certificate of Credit, which would be offered on campus at PCHS for the 2023-24 school year if there is enough interest. This field of study provides students with short-term training to prepare them for entry-level employment in the field of car audio systems installation. Topics include direct and alternating current principles, soldering techniques, and system installation procedures. Students who are interested in this field should fill out the Google form at the following link: bit.ly3YY796b
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Seniors, visit the PCHS scholarships page for all available scholarships and their deadlines. Posted scholarships include the Jamie Morris Scholarship, Layne Dixon Memorial Scholarship, and Holt Rowland Memorial Scholarship. You can access the page at: bit.ly/3Za6kaJ
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South Georgia State College in Waycross and Douglas are waiving their application fee in March. Apply free at https://www.sgsc.edu/apply
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Here is the PCHS sports schedule for the remainder of the week:
Thursday, Mar. 16 - Varsity tennis home [Senior Night]vs. Tattnall Co. (4 p.m.) Varsity baseball at Appling Co. (6 p.m.)
Friday, Mar. 17 - Varsity baseball, home vs. Appling Co. (6 p.m.); Varsity soccer at Toombs Co. (5 & 7 p.m.); Varsity tennis @ Golden Isles Tournament; Varsity track at Vidalia Invitational
Saturday, Mar. 18- Varsity tennis @ Golden Isles Tournament
Monday, Mar. 20 - Varsity soccer @ Vidalia (5 & 7 p.m.); JV soccer home vs. Brantley Co. (5:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Mar. 21 - Varsity tennis @ Toombs Co. (4 p.m.): Varsity baseball @ Berrien (5 p.m.)
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The PBIS words of the month is RELATIONSHIPS. Let’s be responsible, respectful, and safe.
Thanks and go, Bears!
