This week’s PCHS Bear Facts is a listing of hot topics for the week spanning January 11-17.
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This first week back to school is a full week of classes, but remember we will have no school on Monday, January 16 in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Let’s give a shout out to nutrition staff members who have been recognized for their efforts in helping feed meals to thousands of young people across the country. Combined pizza sales at PCHS and PCMS in 2022 led to the donation of 22,266 meals through a program sponsored by Smart Mouth Pizza and its corporate partners.
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The PCHS nutrition staff includes Dana Daniels, Retta Rowe, April Hodgman, Amanda Sweet, Jane Barrett, Abby Burkett, Ann Roberson, and Nicole Berry. The PCMS nutrition staff includes Teresa Lane, Sandy Pendergrass, Ashley Rawls, Cythia Newton, Diana Aldridge, Melanie Washington, and Haley Williams.
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The PCHS Swim Bears return to competition today (Wednesday, January 11), 4 p.m. at the Waycross YMCA. It’s the start of a four-meet homestand to end the regular season.
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PCHS basketball returns to the floor tomorrow (Thursday, January 12) hosting Jeff Davis. Boys’ JV plays at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity girls at 6:00 and varsity boys at 7:30. On Friday, the 13th, PCHS hoopsters travel to Appling County with JV girls slated to play at 4:30 p.m. followed by varsity girls at 6 p.m and varsity boys at 7:30 p.m. Then on Tuesday, January 17, it’s back at home versus Toombs County in region action. Varsity girls are scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m followed by varsity girls at 6 p.m. and varsity boys at 7:30 p.m. All JV games are subject to change. And if you can’t make it out to support the Bears and Lady Bears, all home games - varsity and JV - are broadcast on the NFHS Network.
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Students, remember that tardies will start over as we begin the third 9-weeks schedule. Please note that you are allowed to have five (5) parent notes for the entire school year; not just the first semester. Keep this in mind as it may affect your final exam exemptions.
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Any Junior interested in joining the Prom Committee should attend the first meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:50 in the Bear Conference Room. Juniors and seniors and their guests are invited to “Dance through the Decades” on Saturday, April 22. Your class dues must be paid before we leave for spring break on March 31 in order to attend prom. Dues are as follows: freshmen ($5), sophomores ($10), juniors ($25), and seniors ($20).
Prom guests must be at least in 9th grade and no older than 20. Any guest must be pre-approved by the PCHS administration. To get a guest pre-approved, you must fill out the blue guest registration form that is located outside of Mrs. Slusher’s classroom. The registration form, a copy of the guest’s picture ID and guest fee must be turned in to Mrs. Slusher before March 31.
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Any girl interested in participating in the Miss Pierce County High School pageant can pick up a registration form from Mrs. Beverly’s room in the mornings before 8:15 or during 4th block. The pageant is March 25. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 10.
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Students who wish to participate in Driver Education have until January 20 to sign up at the attendance office and pick up an information packet. Classes begin on January 21. If you want your license at age 16, you must have a driver education course
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Scholarship season is officially upon us! Seniors and their parents may go to the PCHS scholarship page (bit.ly/3YoCejI) to find links to the following: the GHSA Scholarship, Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program, Jackie Robinson Scholarship, Ascension St. Vincent’s Blackshear Family Practice Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholars, and more.
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Any student who is accepted into a college or university, or who enlists in the military: we want to recognize you! Email your information to the PCHS news department at [email protected].
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The PBIS words for this month are positive attitude and, as always, be responsible, respectful, and safe.
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Thanks and go, Bears!
