-PHS Update- January 12

1/13 - BOE Meeting @ 6:30

1/14 - HS BB @ Crest

1/15 - HS STUCO Meeting

1/16 - HS STUCO Meeting

1/17 - HS BB @ SE Cherokee

1/20 - No School - MLK Day

1/21 - First Day for ACC Classes

1/21 - Mid-Season Tourn @ Uniontown

1/23 -Mid-Season Tourn @ Uniontown

1/24 - Mid-Season Tourn @ Uniontown

1/27 - JH Scholars Bowl - Virtual

1/28 - Pep Rally

1/28 - HS BB @ Home vs JLHS

1/28 - After Prom Chili Feed

1/30 - HS Scholars Bowl vs MVHS

1/31 - HS BB @ Home vs NE Arma

After a few extended break days due to weather, we anticipate being back on Monday, January 13 with a full schedule of events!

In order to accommodate our delay in starting second semester we have decided to move our IPS Week to the week of February 10. This allows us to get back on track right away and try to recover some lost time. IPS stands for Individual Plans of Study, this is each student's plan for high school and post-secondary success.

Post Secondary Success Week is April 8 -11, this includes college and technical school visits for all of our students and state testing for the groups who have required testing this year.

Before you know it, we will be knocking on the door of graduation, second semester always flies by fast!

As we ramp up basketball season, we just want to remind everyone of the expectations of spectators at events. Basketball is a physical and high-intensity sport, tensions can run high. We want all of our athletes and Blu-Jay fans to be able to enjoy the game!

From the PHS Student/Family Handbook:

Parent/Adult/Spectator Expectations at Events: In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment in which our students can maximize their educational and social development, the following regulations are enacted with respect to the conduct of adult visitors:

1. Access to extracurricular locker rooms, meeting rooms, school transportation, and the like is strictly limited to students involved in extracurricular activities, sponsors/coaches, and administrators. Access by all others is prohibited by the Board of Education. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a suspension of the individual from extracurricular activities and/or school premises.

2. Verbally aggressive behavior, which would include, but not be limited to, threats, intimidation, and profanity, will result in limited access to school premises and school activities for up to one (1) year. The length of the restriction will be determined by the administration.

3. Physical or violent behavior will result in a ban by the Board of Education from school premises and activities and will be referred to law enforcement.

4. Failures to comply with the restricted access provided in these regulations will result in the filing of civil and/or criminal charges.

What is an IMPACT Referral?

Our IMPACT referrals can be completed by anyone and for anyone! The referral is completed online or in the high school office, and then shared with the recipient. The recipient receives a copy of your message and an IMPACT bracelet. If someone has helped, inspired, or even just shown kindness in a tough situation, say thank you with an IMPACT referral.

Applications for the Kansas Future Teacher Academy are opening soon. This opportunity is available to any student in grades 9-11 who are interested in becoming a teacher. The KFTA offers two summer sessions, where students stay for a week at Emporia State University and learn about becoming a teacher in Kansas.

Interested in this opportunity? Check in with Mr. Nolan for the application process.

On August 12, 2024 the final version of the PHS Handbook was approved by the USD 344 Board of Education. You can find the handbook on our district website, or by clicking the link below.

We love to hear from you, if you have questions, compliments, or concerns please feel free to contact us!

Email: sara.conley@usd344.org
Website: https://www.usd344.org/
Location: 1001 Ash Street, Pleasanton, KS, USA
Phone: 913-352-8701
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantonschoolsusd344/
Twitter: @344_usd