Tiger Update

Greetings Tiger Nation,

Week 7

This week, we had something BIG to celebrate! 🐯⭐

Pickerington Local School District has earned an incredible 4.5-star rating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

This is an accomplishment worth celebrating because 4.5 stars is not easy to achieve. It reflects the incredible work happening every day by our teachers, support staff, paraprofessionals, custodians, administrators, principals, and everyone who pours into our students. We also celebrated a 98.1% graduation rate!

Our community belongs among the top-performing districts in Central Ohio, and my goal, hope, and dream is that we stay there—and continue to press the envelope.

At Pickerington High School Central, we earned 4 stars out of 5, with the majority of our students scoring proficient or better in ELA II, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, American History, and American Government.

For us, this is our Super Bowl, National Championship, Masters, World Series, World Cup, and Wimbledon! 🏆 We prepare for these opportunities from Day One, and last year our teachers and students did a phenomenal job preparing, showing up, and SHOWING OUT on game day!

And the accomplishments didn't stop there. Our EL students exceeded their growth goal by 0.5 percentage points by getting high marks on the OELPA Test. 67.3% of our students scored a 3 or higher on their AP exams, earning college credit. We also had 952 College Credit Plus courses taken, with 93% of students earning a C or higher and receiving college credit for their courses.

That was last year. Now, we get back to work.

We are just three weeks away from the end of the first grading period, when students will take ReStart Readiness Tests in our state-tested subject areas. These assessments gauge where our students are in relation to the State Standards and help prepare them for the Ohio State Tests. Most importantly, this information will help us understand where our students are and how we can continue moving their learning forward.

Our motto at Central is one I carried with me from my time at The Ohio State University with Coach Tressel:

MACTE VIRTUTE — Increase in Excellence.

It is a command, not a question.

Let's continue to get behind our students, push our students, and support our students as they strive to Reach Your Full Potential (RYFP).

We have much to celebrate—and even more to accomplish.

Let's keep climbing. Let's keep working. Let's keep Increasing in Excellence.

Greatness Together. ⭐

TIGER UP!!! 🐯

As Always,

Tigers T.I.E.

(Trust, Integrity, & Empathy)

#TigerUp

Mr. Parker

September 19: Pickerington Band Fest - Starts at 5 pm. (Pickerington Bands go on around 7:30 p.m)

September 23: Panorama Survey - All are encourage to take this survey to help us better serve our students (Students will be on Survey Bell Schedule this day - see below)

September 24: P/T Conference Day - 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.

September 28: Homecoming Pep Rally - (Students will be on A.M. Stadium Pep Rally Bell Schedule)

October 2: Homecoming Football Game - 7:00 p.m.

October 3: Homecoming Dance - 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. (More Spirit Day Week Information Coming Soon) (Doors close at 8:30 p.m.)

October 7: Class of 2027 Cap and Gown Pictures - All Day (main Gym) - This will take place during English classes. If you do not have an English class, please come during your Senior Pass time or during your lunch period.

October 9: Records Day - No School - End of 1st Quarter

October 12: No School

September 24th is Parent/Teacher Conference Night, and our incredible teachers will be here from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. serving our students and families!

💙 Let’s take care of the people who take care of our kids!

Consider partnering with our PHSC PTSO to help provide a meal for our educators as they spend the day connecting, supporting, and conferencing with families.

Every contribution helps us show our teachers just how much Tiger Nation appreciates them! 🐯❤️

Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping us take care of our One Team!

See Link Below:

TIGER UP!!!

Tiger Nation, the story is set…
Homecoming 2026 is coming—have you got your ticket yet?! 👑

Step into a magical night where fairy tales come alive,
with music, dancing, and Tiger pride from 7:00–10:00 PM—come ready to thrive!

📖 The Theme: ONCE UPON A TIME! 📖
📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25

But here’s the part you need to know:
Once you leave, you can’t return to the show!
And don’t be late and miss the scene—
NO ENTRY AFTER 8:30 PM!

So grab your ticket, dress to impress, and make this a night worth telling—
Because once upon a time is about to become a story worth remembering! 🏰✨

Get your ticket and be part of the tale!
ONCE UPON A TIME… TIGER NATION, LET’S MAKE HOMEcoming MAGICAL! 🐯

Please email Mr. Sharples if you have any questions: Scott_Sharples@plsd.us

What is one thing we could do to make Pickerington High School Central an even better place for students?

We want to hear from YOU!

This form gives our students an opportunity to share positive, helpful, and achievable ideas that could improve our school, strengthen our community, and make Central an even better place to learn, grow, and belong.

💡 Have an idea? Share it!
🤝 See an opportunity to make Central better? Tell us!
🐯 Want to help make Tiger Nation stronger? We want to hear from you!

Please remember that this form is not intended for complaints about staff members or other students, or concerns regarding state-mandated policies. Submissions that are inappropriate or do not align with the purpose of the form will not be addressed.

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Let's work together to make Central GREAT!

TIGER UP! 🐯

We are excited to offer the students the opportunity to volunteer at the Pickerington Senior Center and connect with members of our community! There are weekly and monthly opportunities. I will be updating the sign-up link monthly.

Location:
Pickerington Senior Center
150 Hereford Dr.
Pickerington, OH 43147

Students will have the opportunity to assist with activities, interact with senior citizens, and build meaningful intergenerational connections while giving back to our community. Please share this link with your students. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance.

Fairfield County Board of Elections is currently recruiting high school students (age 17 and older, in good academic standing) to serve as Student Election Poll Workers for the upcoming election in Fairfield County on November 3rd. Due to state requirements in the election recruiting process, we hope to get into contact with interested students within the next few weeks so I can answer any questions staff or students may have. Our goal is to allow sufficient time for interested students to schedule a training session in late September or October.

This program offers students the opportunity to:

• Earn $155.72 for completing training (2 hours) and working on Election Day (all day)
• Gain valuable service experience for resumes and college applications
• Deepen their understanding of the election and voting process
• Contribute meaningfully to their community by helping ensure all voters can cast their ballots

Please contact Walter Sterling at - 740-652-7104

Please follow the link provided below to take care of this for your student.

Thank you!

Administrators: Roshawn Parker, Principal

• A-C - Carly Wells, Lead Assistant Principal

• D-Ke - Michael Yinger, Assistant Principal

• Kh-Rh - Lazaro Fuentes, Assistant Principal

• Ri-Z - Joseph Cooper, Assistant Principal

PHSC School Counselor Weekly Update: Week of September 21

How to see your School Counselor:

Students may request an appointment to see their school counselor by clicking on their name below for a variety of reasons, including:

•Struggling academically, socially, or emotionally

•Problem-solving

•Career and College Counseling

•Conflict resolution

•Any general concerns

Mrs. Dashner (A-Cooper)

Mrs. Hurd (Cor - Hi)

Miss Hoffman (Ho - Mis)

Mr. Peirano (Mit - Se)

Mrs Mattox (Sh - Z))

Senior Meetings

School Counselors recently met with Seniors to talk about the nuances of post-high school planning. In this meeting, we discussed topics such as: how to use SchooLinks, college applications, Common App, how to request transcripts, Scholarship Search, Military Enlistment, and much more.

Here is the presentation: PHSC Senior Meeting-SchooLinks/College Apps

College Representative Visits at PHSC:

College Rep Visits are back this semester. Juniors and Seniors must register at least one day in advance.

To Register: Students Log in to SchooLinks, Click on Events. Students can select up to 5 visits this semester. There is a limit on space, so sign up early to ensure you are able to attend. The college reps will meet with students in Room 115. It is the student’s responsibility to attend and show up on time. Don’t be late!

September Visits Scheduled-

• Ball State University
• Bowling Green State University
• Capital University
• Ohio Dominican University
• Ohio University (Athens and Lancaster campuses)
• University of Akron
• Wright State University

October Visits Scheduled-

• Butler University
• Case Western University
• Grace College
• Indiana University- Indianapolis
• John Carroll University
• Kent State University
• Oberlin College
• Ohio Christian University
• The Ohio State University
• University of Mount Union
• University of Rio Grande
• Walsh University
• Wittenberg University
• Xavier University
• Youngstown State University

Career Center Students:

Since the beginning of the school year has calmed down. PHSC Counselors will start their regularly scheduled visits to Eastland and Fairfield in the coming weeks. The PHSC counselors will update all the EFCTS students about our visits via the Career Center Remind below.

Mr. Peirano and Ms. Hoffman are the counselors who work with Eastland and Fairfield Career Centers, respectively. We will make in-person visits to each career center on a regular basis to keep you connected with Central events and happenings. We will also send weekly homeschool updates via your EFCTS email and Remind101 texts. Please use the information below to join our Remind texts as a parent or student:

Eastland: Text @phscecc to 81010

Fairfield: Text @phscfcc to 81010

Satellite: Text @phscsat to 81010

Please join the School Counselor’s Google Classrooms:

The Counseling office will be keeping you informed of important information regarding your future plans, events, and deadlines that the School Counselors work with. If you have not already done so, please join our Google Classrooms to stay informed:

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Students in AP Classes - this DOES NOT apply to Pre-AP courses

PHSC AP Exam Site

Please keep an eye out for updates from the AP Coordinator, Ms. Hoffman, coming soon. For now, make sure to join your AP Classroom for each AP course you are in and indicate whether you would like to order your exam by November 1st, 2026

Military Visits to Senior Lunches:

Monday, September 21 - U.S. Coast Guard

Tuesday, September 22 - U.S. Marine Corps

Friday, October 23 - U.S. Air Force

Pickerington Schools will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in all services, activities, and programs available throughout the district. It is the policy of PLSD to ensure meaningful communication with LEP students and families and to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 614-835-2083 or email deepak_dhakal@plsd.us.

Nepali Notice of Language Assistance

Spanish Notice of Language Assistance

French Notice of Language Assistance

Greetings Tiger Families,

To improve student safety during morning arrival, in collaboration with our Student Safety and Security Director, we are making a change to our traffic pattern. During student drop-off and parking, we have experienced several close-call situations as students cross from the parking lot while parents are dropping students off. This adjustment is designed to improve traffic flow and provide a safer arrival experience for everyone.

Beginning at the start of the school year, we ask that you follow these traffic patterns:

• Student Drivers: Please enter campus through the Hill Rd. West Entrance to access the student parking lot. After parking, please use the designated crosswalks and cross carefully.
• Parent Drop-Off: Please enter and exit through the Hill Rd. East Entrance.

We will begin the school year using this traffic pattern and will assess its effectiveness as we monitor morning arrival.

Please Note: We ask that everyone respect the parking spaces of our seniors who participated in the Senior Parking Spot Painting tradition. These spaces are reserved for the students who purchased and painted them, and parking regulations will be enforced throughout the school year.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and partnership as we work together to keep all of our students safe.

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.753 and Pickerington Local School District Board Policy, students are expected to keep their cell phones put away during the school day. This expectation is designed to minimize distractions, maximize student engagement, and foster an environment where all students can focus on learning.

First offense: The phone will be confiscated by an administrator and returned to the student at the end of the school day. Parents/guardians will be notified.

Second offense: The phone will be confiscated, and a parent/guardian will be required to pick it up from the school.

Third offense: The phone will be confiscated, and a parent/guardian conference will be required to develop a plan for future compliance.

We recognize that this expectation requires a strong partnership between school and home. We ask for your support by discussing this expectation with your student before the school year begins, helping them understand the purpose behind it, and reinforcing its importance throughout the year.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to create a learning environment where students are focused, engaged, and fully present each day. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn in a classroom free from unnecessary distractions.

As Always,

TigersT.I.E.

(Trust, Integrity, & Empathy)

Please follow these procedures each time your student will be absent to ensure the absence is properly reported and documented.

Please see The Central Circuit for all Fall Sports Information. If you have any questions please contact:

Katie_Thielman@plsd.us - Athletic Secretary

Lisa_Morelli@plsd.us - Athletic Director

Evan_Doughty@plsd.us - Assistant Athletic Director

Link for athletics weekly events

PHSC Athletic Events 9/21 - 9/26

Become a PoPPs today!

Please reach out to Greg_Strausz@plsd.us with questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Join the Pickerington Team!! This is truly a great place to work!!

We encourage ALL of our students and staff to know the words to our Fight Song and be ready to sing it at games and special events. We even have a Fight Song challenge that we'll do in conjunction with Homecoming week. The tune is to 'On Wisconsin' so look it up on YouTube and get your vocals ready for this year's contest!!

Fight Song:

Purple White, Purple White

Wrap up that ole score.

We're the team with lots of pep

So let's pep it up some more.

Purple, White; Purple, White

Fight on to your fame.

Fight Tigers, Fight, Fight, Fight

To win this game!!

Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way

Pickerington, Ohio 43147

614-548-1800

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/