This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning April 5-11.
Hope everyone is enjoying spring break. We look forward to everyone returning to campus on Monday, April 10.
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Thanks to all who contributed to the Pierce County Special Olympics on March 30. This was the first time we’ve held the Special Olympics since 2019 and it was a great success! Special thanks to our Special Ed staff and to the PCHS Student Council.
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Congratulations to Huvences Pereida on receiving his Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Word 2019. His instructor is Mrs. Lauren Whitaker.
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We salute Coach Brandon “Rock” Jernigan for being named Class AA Athletic Director of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. Thank you, Coach Jernigan, for making excellence the standard at PCHS!
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Bravo, Mrs. Justice and the Literary Team members for their showing at the state competition. Justin Herrin placed 2nd in Boys’ Solo, Cianna Kicklighter placed 2nd in Argumentative Essay, and Keely Shipe placed 4th in International Extemporaneous. Take a bow, everyone.
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Shout out to Jaylin Lee in Mrs. Shabbot’s class. She says Jaylin is always in good spirits and always getting his work done. Meanwhile, Coach Jernigan recognizes the following students for displaying positivity and good work ethic in support of PCHS: Ellis Tyrone (ninth grade), Joseph Flinn (ninth grade), Reiley Fairchild (11th grade), and Griffin Thrift (11th grade).
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The Fresh Express line in the Bear Cafe will be closed for the rest of the school year. But don’t worry; you can still get PB&J Uncrustables at all the other lines each and every day. Also, chips will be available every day at the pizza line.
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Join us at Prom on Saturday, April 22 from 7:30 - 10:30 as we “Dance Through the Decades”. Senior walk begins at 9:00
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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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Seniors: Remember to pay your class dues, fines, lunch bills, and any outstanding fees or fines ASAP. Senior class dues are $20, but if you haven’t paid from previous year, you must also pay those before graduation. Underclassmen fees are: juniors ($25), sophomores ($10), and freshmen ($5).
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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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Seniors, visit the PCHS scholarships page for all available scholarships and their deadlines. You can access the page at: bit.ly/3Za6kaJ
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PowderPuff Teams have been formed for the Bennett’s Blitz PowderPuff Game on April 24. Team members should be on the lookout for information from their coaches regarding practice times and locations.
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Here is the PCHS sports schedule for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday, April 5: JV baseball at home vs. Vidalia (2 p.m.); Varsity baseball at home vs. Lanier County (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, April 10: Varsity tennis at Charlton County (4 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 11: Varsity baseball at Tattnall County ( 6pm)
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The PBIS words of the month is RESPONSIBILITY. Let’s be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and go, Bears!
