PCHS Community,

It is a bit wild to think that we are entering the month of March next week, leaving us only 3 months left of this 2022-23 school year. This time of year can be interesting. Many are starting to itch for springtime and while still in the midst of this school year, we're actively thinking about the next one and beginning to get our ducks in a row for all of the exciting end-of-year events for our wonderful Seniors. Yesterday, we presented to our incoming 9th grade families to begin the process of introducing them into the PCHS community. If you would like to review the presentation slides, the 22-23 Course Guide, or even watch the 1-hour presentation, you can find all of that information here. To our Senior families, keep your eyes out for updates soon as we prepare to celebrate all of your soon-to-be graduates' accomplishments!

Need something to do tonight? Come watch the boys' basketball teams in their last regular-season home game!

Have a wonderful weekend, all.

Mrs. McBride & Mrs. Woods

The State of Michigan's FAFSA priority deadline is March 1st and is rapidly approaching!

Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available on February 22nd, February 23rd, and February 24th from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST.

Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:

• FAFSA application information
• Federal financial aid programs
• State financial aid programs
• Scholarship searching resources

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Please register below for the date that works best for you:

Tuesday, February 22nd (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
Wednesday, February 23rd (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
Thursday, February 24th (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm)

We look forward to your participation!

There will be a LAN party held in the High School Media Center on March 4th from 4pm - 9pm. The cost is $20 per student. Funds raised will go toward supporting the Esports program. Pizza, soda, and snacks will be provided and the event is limited to the first 50 PCHS students that have paid to attend.

A sign-up sheet with more information can be found here: https://forms.gle/MwoBt66hVRzPvvbL7

March 11 is Spread Goodness Day, and we are on board here at PCHS! See the flyer below and start thinking about how you might get involved!

Fundraising Update: So far, we have raised $5000 towards our first PCS therapy dog (thank you!!). To purchase a dog and train it costs between $8000-10,000. We would like to raise enough for a dog at every PCS school!

The Pinckney Community High School Key Club is hosting a "Crafts-for-Kids" event at the Hub in the park! Parents, drop off your kids with us for a few hours and relax, complete household chores, or run some errands. We ask that your child be at an age where they are completely potty trained.

This is a FREE event. If you'd like to donate so that we may continue to run this event, we will have a donation jar available. Thank you!

This event is almost entirely run by the members of Key Club, though there is always at least one adult present to supervise. If you have any questions, please contact the Key Club president Jaylynn Yang at 810-522-0357 or jaylynnyang12@gmail.com, or our supervisor Sandra Parker at 248-343-3769 or sparker@pinckneypirates.org.

Check out all that the Pinckney Community Youth Development Initiative is up to here! --> https://pcydi.org/

Need a tutor? NHS members are here to support you! See the flyer below for how to sign-up.

The PCHS History Club is hosting an event open to the public. Join others in the community as you take A Walk Through History. There will be historical artifacts on display as well as living history actors walking about. The collections show will be graciously brought in by Seth Wuckert, the student leader of the History Club. Please follow the same etiquette as if you were in an actual museum. (Look, Don't Touch) See flyer below!

The Act2 Musical, Clue, will be taking place on the same evening. Come check out the exhibit and then hit the show!

We have lots of students who love to play basketball during lunches, and we could use some more adult presence to support this. If you are available from between 10:50am-12:50pm on any Monday-Thursday, we'd love to have you volunteer to hang out with our students in the gym!

If interested, please sign up for any dates you are available via this Sign-Up Genius, fill out this background check form and email it to Kathy Robinson at krobinson@pinckneypirates.org.

Seminar @ PCHS has 3 objectives: student wellness, academic success, and a healthy school climate.

This week, Stugo met, a girls' soccer interest meeting was held, and representatives from LESA presented in the Media Center about Livingston CTE and Early College options.

2021-22 PCHS Calendar: Check out the 2021-22 school year calendar here!

• February 26 - PCS Music Program's Annual Spaghetti Dinner - 1:00-6:00pm @ PCHS
• March 11 - Act2 Musical (Clue!) Opens
• March 18 - A Walk Through History, Student-Led Event 6-9pm in PCHS Media Center
• March 25 - 1/2 Day & End of 3rd Marking Period
• March 28-April 1 - Spring Break!
• April 13 - SAT & PSAT 9
• April 14 - WorkKeys & PSAT 10
• April 15 - No School
• April 20 - MSTEP (11th graders only); Senior Scholar Dinner @ Lakelands - 6pm
• April 29 - Prom @ Crystal Gardens
• May 18 - NHS Induction
• May 20 - Seniors' Last Day!
• May 30 - No School - Memorial Day
• June 1 - Senior Awards Night
• June 2 - Graduation Rehearsal & Senior All Night Party (7pm-1am)
• June 5 - PCHS Class of 2022 Graduation - 10am @ Pirate Stadium
• June 7 - Half Day (7:30-10:55am)
• June 8 - Half Day (7:30-10:55am) & Last Day of 2021-22 School Year!

Get your tickets to any and all games here! --> https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10053

Follow along for all athletic tryout, registration, and updates at https://pinckneypiratesathletics.com/

In this area, you will find relevant opportunities for building your college and career awareness and ensuring you have access to all of the information necessary to make your post-secondary plans a reality!

If you have any questions please let your counselor know:

Ms. Robinson (A-Le) or Mrs. Perales (Li- Z)

Pinckney Community Schools: https://pinckneypirates.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (Come work with us!!)

Currently, the district is in need of the following:

Instructional Staff:

Elementary Technology Teacher/Technology Coach

Support Staff:

Special Education Assistant - Pathfinder School

General Education Classroom Assistant - Navigator Upper Elementary/ Country Elementary

2nd shift Custodian - Country Elementary

CTE Technology Support Specialist - Pinckney Community High School

Coaching:

Varsity Football

All postings can be found on TalentEd

We also have ongoing needs for sub teachers, sub support, and sub custodians via Edustaff. Interested candidates can apply through their website.

LESA Transportation has on-going needs for bus drivers. Interested candidates can apply on their website or contact Sue Miller at 810-225-3964 for further information.

Aramark has on-going needs for food services workers. Candidates can email Sue Milliken or call 810-225-5628.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season!!

• Full-Day Schedule: 7:30am-2:30pm
• Half-Day Schedule: 7:30am-10:55am
• Friday Early Release Schedule: 7:30am-1:09pm
• PCHS is a closed campus. Only those approved to leave the building (i.e. for CTE, Dual Enrollment, Co-Op, sign-out) may exit the building during school hours through the North or South entrance. This is in service of ensuring all students are safely where they should be!
• If running late to school, students need to park in the Main Entrance lot (South side) in order to sign in at the Main Office. The North doors will be locked after 7:45am.
• Students are now assigned parking spots as a part of purchasing a parking pass. Make sure you're parking in your spot!
• PCS Transportation Code of Conduct
• 7th-12th Grade PCS 2021-22 Student Handbook

Email: jmcbride@pinckneypirates.org
Website: www.pinckneypirates.org
Location: 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney, MI, USA
Phone: 8102255500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinckneyhigh
Twitter: @PinckneyHigh