This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning May 10-16.
EOP testing continues this week with Algebra today, and U.S. History tomorrow.
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Last week included the observance of School Principal Week. At PCHS we have one of the finest in Mr. Kelly Murray.
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Friday, May 5 was School Lunch Hero Day and we salute those ladies in the Bear Cafe who work hard each day to ensure excellence as the standard in school nutrition: Retta Rowe, April Hodgman, Ann Roberson, Amanda Sweet, Abby Burkett, Jane Barrett, and Dana Daniels.
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Congrats to the PCHS Forestry Team, which placed 4th at the State Forestry Field Day this past week. PCHS had four members earn 2nd place individual honors: Rena Correll (Timber Stand Improvement), Jamey Crawford (Land Measurement), Levi Yarbrough (Foot Volume - Sawtimber), and Darbin Sanchez- (Cord Volume -Pulpwood). Other competing team members included Rahli Turner, Elizabeth Griner, Emma Knowlton, Madison McSwain, Isa Kanazadora, Christopher Johns, and Kaleb McCullough.
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We also salute Ben Swain, who placed 1st at the inaugural Coastal Pines Technical College Weld Off. Congrats to Ben and to his instructor at PCHS, Mr. William Warner.
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On Monday, 18 students put pens to paper on Future Teacher Signing Day here at PCHS. We salute these future educators in their career choice: Kylie Allen, Katie Basile, Zoey Booth, Aryn Broadnax, Jayles Chandel, Mary Kathryn Cox, Carrie Crews, Julianna Flynn, Alyssa Heath, Hannah Hodgkin, Hannia Martinez, Abigail McQuaig, Kenzie Meeks, Ashley Mincey, Taylor Sikes, Becky Thigpen, Emma Thomas, Macy Tippins, and Amber Turner.
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Kudos to Becky Thigpen and Henry Peagler, who signed national athletic letters of intent during this past Week at PCHS. Becky will play soccer at Brewton-Parker College while Henry will play football at the University of Georgia.
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Congrats to the following students for completing their Early Childhood pathway and passing the EOP: Brianna Guest, Josie Johnson, Macie Tippins, Dylan Bradley, Lorelai Thompson, Mariana Sierra-Azate, Ansley Roberson, Zoey Booth, Miranda Arredondo, Katie Basile, Paula Llamas, Vasquez, Laura Martinez-Perez, Alana Rice, Kylie Allen & Becky Thigpen.
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Also congrats to Renee Howell, Gracen Hall, and RJ Nunn on receiving their Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in PowerPoint 2019!
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Shout out to the following students who participated in the Sweet Onion Area Honor Band at Vidalia High School. The 9th & 10th grade band includes: Broden Colbert - 1st chair ; Gracie Lee and Blake Leverett - 2nd chair; Jasmine Reyes and Julian Castillo - 4th chair; Yesenia Reyes and Jacob Dixon - 5th chair. The 11th & 12th grade band includes:Maria Sotello and Cadee Raulerson - 1st chair; Lauren Wildes, Jami Strickland, and Katlyn Joyner - 2nd chair; Wyatt Mauffray - 5th chair, and Chase Lefevre - 6th chair.
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We salute those PCHS athletes who were recognized recently in the 912 Sports Magazine Player of the Year Ceremony. Jada Patterson was named the Small School Track Player of the Year while Mackenzie Connell was named the Small School Player of the Year by 912 Sports Magazine. Jaden Lyons was named the Small School Wrestler of the Year.
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The 2023-2024 Student Council and Class Officer Elections will be held tomorrow (Thursday, May 11).
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PCHS Chorus and Theatre Departments will present “The Wizard of Oz” May 11, 12, and 13 at 7 pm in the auditorium. Admission will be $10 at the door.
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The PBIS Spring Fling is this Friday, May 12. This is a reward for those who achieved specific requirements set forth.
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Seniors: Remember “Senior Dress Up Week” is next week, May 15th-19th! All seniors are encouraged to dress up all week long. Then on Friday the 19th, ALL grades asked to participate.
Monday is Senior Shirts day. Tuesday is Favorite Decade day. Wednesday is College Shirts day
Thursday is Dress professional day. Friday is Color Wars with 9th wearing white, 10th wearing blue, 11th wearing Gray, and 12th wearing Black.
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The dress code remains in effect. Remember: hats are not to be worn inside the building. Also, shorts are not permitted to be rolled or worn in any other manner that causes them to be shorter than the specified length. Thanks for keeping it classy as we near the end of the year!
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Varsity spring football practice continues all this week (May 8-12). Ninth grade practice will be May 15-18.
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Volleyball tryouts are May 15 and 16 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and again May 17 from 3:45 until 5:45 in the new gym. This is for all players currently in grades 8-11.
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Remember that student work permits must now be obtained from and returned to the guidance office here at PCHS.
Pierce County Nutrition will conduct the Summer Meals Program during the month of June. Please complete the meals survey by Thursday, May 11 found at the following URL: bit.ly/40KhOBH
Any current sophomores or juniors interested in Word Based Learning need to fill out the Google form sent to you in your school email ASAP. See Mrs. Malayana for more info.
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June 12-14 are the three days for upcoming seniors to make appointments for their senior pictures with the school’s senior pictures photographer, SWI. July 29th is make-up day.
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College of Coastal Georgia and Southeast Georgia Health System will be hosting the 2nd edition of Nurse Camp, July 11-14. Instruction is 9-4 daily, and there are two pricing options, including an overnight option for those students who want to stay on campus. Apply only by May 15 at sghs.org/nursecamp.
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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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Parents, please update your student’s address in Infinite Campus by May 31.
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The PBIS words of the month is RESPONSIBILITY. Let’s be responsible, respectful, and safe. Thanks and go, Bears!
