Newsletter to PHHS Families
September 2025
Brief Message From the Principal
Dear Pirate Families,
Welcome to a new school year at Pleasant Hope High School! We are excited to start this journey with your students as they grow, learn, and discover their strengths and passions. Each year offers new chances for success, and we are dedicated to creating a place where every student can succeed academically, socially, and personally.
At Pleasant Hope High School, we are committed to helping students achieve academic success while exploring future career paths that ignite their passions. Through rigorous classes, career and technical education, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, we encourage students to discover what excites them and set meaningful goals for their future. We also believe our students are called to Lead Like a Pirate—to lead with courage, creativity, and resilience. By taking ownership of their learning, embracing challenges, and pursuing new opportunities with confidence, our students will chart their own course and inspire others along the way.
Thank you for trusting us with your child—it’s an honor we treasure. Together with our families, staff, and community, we’ll help every student grow into their very best self.
Here's to a year full of discovery, success, and leadership!
Fall Sports Picture Day Thursday, August 28
High School Fall Pictures Friday, August 29
Class Ring Order Day Friday, September 12
Grade Checks Friday, September 12
Senior Dates 2025/26
August 22--First Senior Meeting 7th/8th Period
October 1 Jostens Senior Meeting 8:00am
October 15-- Cap/Gown Announcement Order Deadline
October 20--Parent Teacher Conference/ Senior Parent Meeting
High School Library 7:00 pm
April 30---Open window for Post-Grad survey
May ?---- Senior Field Trip TBD
May 14---Edgenuity courses must be completed
May 15---Senior Finals
May 19---Caps and Gowns will be distributed
May 20---Senior Breakfast 8:00 am
Group Photo Following breakfast
Academic Celebration
Caps can be decorated but must be approved by Mr. Brown.
Chromebook check-in & unlock during breakfast
Senior Sunset with popsicles behind High School 6:00 pm-9:30 am
Baccalaureate (HS Gym) 7:00-8:00 pm
May 21 Graduation Walk at HS, ES and MS 8:00am
Graduation Practice 8:30 am
May 22
• Group Photo with Graduation Attire
• Last chance to complete Post-Grad survey Graduation Arrival Time 5:30 pm
Students may not leave library once they have arrived Graduation Pictures 6:00 pm
Graduation in MS Gym 7:00 pm
You may have as many guests as you please. Seating will be on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
Contact Info
Pleasant Hope High School
Principal: Jered Brown jebrown@phr6.orgAsst. Principal: Kevin McVey kmcvey@phr6.org
Main Office: Summer Orbin sorbin@phr6.org
Website: phr6.org
Location: 303 N. Main, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
Phone: 417-267-2271