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PHS Weekly Blast

PHS Weekly Blast
PHS Weekly Blast

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Call outs by parents at PHS

If your student leaves school or is gone for an appointment - they must return with a doctor note to have an excused appointment absence. Otherwise, it is a 'parent callout' attendance record.

You can also send all attendance and/or notes to one of the following:

  • Email: attendancephs@piperschools.us
  • Fax Number: (913) 721-3867

*Students get 10 'parent call outs' per year.


The PHS attendance voicemail system also has a delay upwards of 1 hour until we receive your voicemail at times depending on call volume. Please give the office enough time to call your student out of class.

Important Dates Important Dates

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Winter Sports Parent Meeting, PHS, 6:00 PM

.Tuesday, Nov. 10: Graduation Invites/Cap/Gown orders Due

  • info in 'Class of 2027' section

Thursday, Nov. 12: Sophomore and Junior Honor Roll Recognition for Spring 2026 (info below)

Friday, Nov. 13: Senior Honor Roll Recognition for Spring 2026 (info below)

Monday, Nov. 16: First Day of Winter Sports

Mon-Fri, Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Thur-Fri, Dec. 17-18: Semester Finals

Dec. 21-Jan. 4: Christmas Break

Tuesday, Jan. 5: First Day Classes for Second Semester

A Message From our Principal, Dr. Justin Bogart A Message From our Principal, Dr. Justin Bogart

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Pirate Families:


November has arrived, and with it holiday music on local radio stations. While I am not a fan of holiday music prior to Thanksgiving, at the least, the weather has started to feel like fall, so this means seasonal breaks are near and both our students and teachers can begin to anticipate the end of the semester.


If any families are planning extended days of vacation around Thanksgiving and the winter breaks, please reach out to your student’s teachers and our attendance secretary to let them know so that they can be prepared. We will try to accommodate these requests as we understand that work and family obligations do not always fit perfectly within our designated days off. Advanced notice on these absences is appreciated.

New Feature in Skyward: we have made a feature in Skyward available to parents

in the Family Access Display. Now, in the Skyward Gradebook, a parent/guardian can click on the teacher’s name to access the teacher’s email address. When you click on the teacher’s email address, it will open a window for you to compose a message regarding your student.

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Congratulations to our football team for its first-ever victory in the 5A playoffs last Friday! The Pirates head west to face Basehor in the second round this Friday at 7:00 PM. Our cheer team is preparing for their UCA Regionals competition on Saturday at Park Hill South HS at 7:15 PM. Best wishes to the Pirates on both teams!


In Piper Pride,


Dr. Bogart

Nominate a Crewmate of the Week Here!
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Crew Mate of the Week --- Lori Angello

Lori Angello is our Crew Mate of the Week!

Lori is nominated by the admin team for her behind the scenes work for P/T Conferences. Lori schedules the spaces, prepares the building maps, creates and prints the table tents, orders the meals, delivers the meals, and organizes the admin assistant schedules to cover the front table. Lori's work may go unnoticed by many, but we would not enjoy a smooth P/T conference experience without her planning and organization. Thank you, Lori! We are lucky to have you on The Ship!

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New & Important Information New & Important Information

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Honor Roll: Spring Semester 2026

*All parents of students who are being recognized received an email today.

We have 2 honor events coming up, the information is below.


Sophomore & Junior Honor Roll Recognition

Thursday, November 12, 2026
During Academic Seminar | PE Gym

We will celebrate our sophomores and juniors who earned Spring 2026 Honor Roll recognition. Students will receive certificates and enjoy snacks as we recognize their hard work and academic accomplishments during our Seminar time in our Honor's Hall and PE Gym. As this is during the school day, parents and families are not invited.

These achievements reflect the dedication, perseverance, and spirit of excellence that define our Piper High School community. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, commitment, and determination our students demonstrate both inside and outside the classroom.


Senior & Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Friday, November 13, 2026
7:15 a.m. | Theatre Lab

A light breakfast will be provided as we come together to recognize the academic achievements and contributions of our past and present students. We will recognize the following student achievements:

  • 2026 AP Scholars

  • Students who earned a score of 4 or higher on an AP Exam

  • Spring 2026 Honor Roll: Students who achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher during their junior year spring semester.

Email invites will be sent out to all students who will be recognized, and students and their families are encouraged to attend as we celebrate academic excellence and the positive impact our learners continue to make. Graduates who earned these distinctions during the previous school year are also warmly invited to attend and receive recognition.

We look forward to celebrating these remarkable achievements with you!

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Order Piper Gear by BSN

Want Piper Gear delivered straight to your door?

Order from Piper High School's Store through BSN!

Order here

Deadline is SOON!

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Support PHS Cheer!

The PHS Cheer Team invites you to come cheer for them at UCA Regionals THIS Saturday, November 7th at 6pm at Park Hill South High School. They're looking to go back-to-back and need Pirate Nation to be loud and proud! We'd love to see you there!

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Zombie Prom

Tickets are now on sale for PHS Theatre's Fall musical, Zombie Prom, showing November 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00pm!

Scan the QR code or use the link to purchase tickets: https://cur8.com/16757/project/141352


Recommended for audience members aged 10 and up.

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Do you still need your parking pass?

See Ms. Angello in the front office for a parking pass! Pick up your pass even if its not paid for yet. All cars in the parking lot must have a pass!

Student ID Cards

Student ID cards have been given out. If you have not yet received your card, check with your Advisory teacher. If a student needs a replacement ID card, they can see Mrs. Coppage in student services to have a new card printed.

Stay Tuned For Information on: Stay Tuned For Information on:

Upcoming Information

First semester finals

Important Class of 2027 Information Important Class of 2027 Information

Class of 2027 Counseling Canvas page

Open House Senior Presentation

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Important Contacts

Senior Class Counselor: elisa.dorian@piperschools.us

Project Grad Lead: amasloski2005@gmail.com

Senior Class Representative:

Important Dates

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Graduation Invites/Cap/Gown orders Due

Order Graduation Invites/Cap/Gown

Graduation Season is right around the corner!

To place, pay for and track your order, head to: https://schooltraditions.thegraduationcenter.com/

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Local Scholarships:

Posted under modules within the Class of 2027 Counseling Canvas page

  • LOCAL: MLK 2027 Letter and Application DUE 12/15 via EMAIL
  • LOCAL: Doug Colson Memorial Scholarship DUE 3/1 via CANVAS
  • LOCAL: Walmart Scholarship via CANVAS DUE 3/1.
  • LOCAL: Dr. Becky Knetter Memorial Scholarship Application: DUE 3/1.
  • LOCAL: Piper Optimist Scholarship DUE: 3/1 via CANVAS
  • LOCAL: Chris Kugler Memorial Scholarship DUE: 3/1 via CANVAS
  • LOCAL: Kugler-Knetter Trade Scholarship DUE: 3/1 via Canvas.
  • LOCAL: Syndi Sue Bierman Memorial Scholarship DUE: 3/1 via CANVAS

Counseling Corner Counseling Corner

Counselors:

SENIORS elisa.dorian@piperschools.us

JUNIORS anne.holt@piperschools.us

SOPHOMORES anne.holt@piperschools.us

FRESHMEN eugene.miles@piperschools.us

Class of 2027 Counseling Canvas page

Open House Senior Presentation

Important Dates

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Community Service

Please log your hours in PathwaysOs

See Mrs Holt for questions

Piper Athletics and Activities Piper Athletics and Activities

Link to Piper Athletics Calendar
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High School Activity Passes

Activity passes can be purchased at the link below.

Student Activity Pass: $43.39 after tax - Entry into any regular season home game

Family Activity Pass: $162.93 after tax - 4 Passes for Entry into any regular season home game


High Schools in the United Kansas Conference, and many other schools in the Kansas City Metro, switched to Bound this year for Athletics and Activities. You can download their mobile app!


Single High School Game: (Cashless)

  • Student K-12: $6
  • Adult: $8
  • 65 and up: Free
Purchase Activity Passes on Bound
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Student Sports Physicals

The State of Kansas requires Kansas Schools to have athlete's physicals on certain document for all KSHSAA sanctioned sports.

Once the physical form is complete, you can send it to sports.physicals@piperschools.us.

There is a blank physical form below.

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Athletic Trainer

Clint McAlister

Fall Sports

Football cole.orrick@piperschools.us

Volleyball Helena Eubanks helena.eubanks@piperschools.us

Boys Soccer jesse.dominguez@piperschools.us

Girls Tennis bryan.shelley@piperschools.us

Girls Golf jordan.shaner@piperschools.us

Cross Country cassie.dolinar@piperschools.us

Dance krista.brady@piperschools.us

Cheer morgan.kolenda@piperschools.us

Girls Flag Football james.thompson@piperschools.us

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball steve.wallace@piperschools.us

Girls Basketball shane.stout@piperschools.us

Wrestling (Boys/Girls) james.thompson@piperschools.us

Bowling (Boys/Girls) john.black@piperschools.us

Boys Swimming amy.bartlow@piperschools.us

Dance krista.brady@piperschools.us

Cheer morgan.kolenda@piperschools.us

Spring Sports

Track & Field (Boys/Girls) josh.baxter@piperschools.us

Boys Tennis bryan.shelley@piperschools.us

Boys Golf jordan.shaner@piperschools.us

Girls Swimming amy.bartlow@piperschools.us

Softball stan.mcafee@piperschools.us

Baseball randy.robertson@piperschools.us

Girls Soccer jesse.dominguez@piperschools.us

Activities

Choir shelly.cole@piperschools.us

Band josh.kelley@piperschools.us

Debate/Forensics tori.deneault@piperschools.us

Scholars Bowl matt.richard@piperschools.us

Robotics stephan.brumbaugh@piperschools.us

DECA kyle.kohler@piperschools.us

FCCLA megan.geist@piperschools.us

FFA timothy.dorian@piperschools.us

Academy Opportunities Academy Opportunities

Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Academy | Summer 2027

Interested in business, entrepreneurship, or working alongside innovative companies? The Young Entrepreneurs Program (YEP KC) offers a unique opportunity for students completing their junior or senior year to gain hands-on experience with high-growth Kansas City companies.

Students are matched with a local company based on their interests and talents, with opportunities to explore fields such as marketing, sales, finance, engineering, product management, and business analytics. Interns gain professional experience, build connections with business leaders, and participate in weekly Friday visits to other companies.

What's in it for you?

  • Paid internship opportunities earning $12–$14 per hour

  • A $2,500 scholarship upon program completion (for participation in both summer sessions)

  • Mentorship, professional networking, and real-world business experience

Students may participate in one or both summer sessions: June 1–26 and July 6–31, 2027. Interns are expected to work approximately 30 hours per week.

Who can apply? Students currently in their junior or senior year who will be completing that school year and entering their senior year or graduating in spring 2027.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2027


Ready to explore what's possible? Learn more about eligibility and apply at YEPKC.org. Applications for summer 2027 are now open!

Design, Production and Aviation Academy Opportunity

Making It in the Dotte Bus Tour

Design, Production & Aviation students interested in Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Skilled Trades, Robotics, Architecture, etc. are encouraged to apply for the Making It in the Dotte Bus Tour! Hosted in partnership with the Wyandotte County Economic Development Council, Marvin Windows, Unified Government Environmental Services, and KCKCC, this full-day experience connects students with unique local career opportunities.

Trip Details

  • Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  • Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

  • Departure/Return: Piper High School

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Students will visit Marvin Windows, the KCKCC Technical Center, and Unified Government Environmental Services to explore career pathways and see industry in action.

How to Participate: Space is limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. Seniors in Architecture & Construction, Engineering, and Robotics will receive priority due to the tour's focus and limited availability. Students must complete the REGISTRATION FORM and submit a signed FIELD TRIP FORM to Mrs. Vader or the high school front office before the trip.

Important Reminders: Students must wear closed-toe, closed-heel shoes and clothing that covers their entire legs. Long hair must be tied back, and students should be prepared to wear safety equipment. Come ready with questions, demonstrate professionalism, and make a great first impression—past tour participants have even been hired through connections made during these experiences!


Questions? Contact Mrs. Polly Vader at polly.vader@piperschools.us.

Sunken Treasure Sunken Treasure

Office staff

Principals
  • Principal (Grade 12): Justin.Bogart@piperschools.us
  • Assistant Principal (Grades 10-11): Robert.Cave@piperschools.us
  • Assistant Principal (Grade 9): Brenden.Olesen@piperschools.us
  • Athletic/Activities Director: Brian.Gray@piperschoools.us


Secretaries

  • Front Desk/Attendance: TyJuania.Gatson@piperschools.us
  • Registrar/Student Services: Shaunte.Coppage@piperschools.us
  • Athletics/Activities: Lori.Angello@piperschools.us
  • Bookkeeper: Emily.Clark@piperschools.us


Counselors

  • Grade 12: elisa.dorian@piperschools.us
  • Grades 10-11: anne.holt@piperschools.us
  • Grade 9: eugene.miles@piperschools.us
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