PCHS Weekly Updates
August 13, 2021
Message from Principals McBride & Woods
PCHS Community,
The Main Office and Counseling teams here have been working away to prepare for next week's registration days! We are ready for you! We look forward to seeing many of you on Monday or Thursday between 9am-Noon and to supporting your preparation to dive into the school year. Please read below for all things registration!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. McBride & Mrs. Woods
2021-22 PCHS School Schedule - August 10 Presentation Recording
Did you miss Tuesday evening's presentation and discussion? If so, catch the recording below!
Or for a quick one-pager of the weekly schedule at PCHS this year, view it here. (Note: The first week of school will look a bit different to support students' orientation into the year. Details to come in upcoming newsletters.)
August 16 & 19 Student Registration Days - Details & Forms
What Happens at Registration?
August Registration Dates & Times
- 11th & 12th Grades: Monday, August 16, 9:00am-Noon in PCHS Commons
- 9th & 10th Grades: Thursday, August 19, 9:00am-Noon in PCHS Commons
There will a series of tables and locations to visit (see the checklist below!). Students and families will be able to:
- explore the building
- complete the online re-enrollment in MiStar if not done beforehand (see email from Bethann Craig for how to do this!) **Please note that this re-enrollment process needs to be completed by a parent or guardian! If you are not joining your student at registration, you will need to complete this process prior to their arrival on Monday or Thursday!
- have school picture taken and receive new student IDs as a part of this
- receive (new!) laptops
- pay for athletic and parking passes (Students will be assigned parking spots this year! First come, first serve!)
- pay any outstanding fines
- turn in medication and associated forms
- request a locker
- make a PTO donation
- order and pay for class t-shirts
- receive 1st semester class schedules (as the last step!)
Unable to Make Registration Days?
If you are unable to make either registration day...
- make-up picture day will be during school on September 10
- student schedules will be accessible via MiStar after you complete the online re-enrollment (which should be open today!)
- most forms and donation opportunities are shared digitally below and can be turned in with checks attached (if applicable) on the first day of school or the week of August 23 between 9am-2pm in the Main Office.
- there will be a final laptop distribution the first week of school.
School Picture Information
Students will have their school picture taken as a part of registration day in the Auditorium. See the flyer below for picture package options. You may order in advance at https://orders.kaiserstudio.com/ using the code PINCKHS21. Hard copies of the order form will also be available at registration.
Registration-Related Forms (to print and fill out in advance, if preferred!)
Yearbooks, Grad Ads, and Senior Photo Information!
Yearbooks and Senior Grad Ads are available for purchase through Jostens.
Order your yearbook today: https://www.yearbooknerds.com/pinckney-high-school-yearbook
Senior Portraits are due November 13th, 2021.
Please see the image below for information on photo dimensions, photo submission, and local photographers.
If you have any questions, please email Yearbook Advisor Lisa St. John after August 30th at lstjohn@pinckneypirates.org
Join us for a PCHS Virtual Orientation Event! - Monday, August 23, 7pm via Zoom
Riding the Bus this Year? Read the Transportation Code of Conduct Here!
Livingston CTE Start Dates
Due to various start dates among our five districts, below are the start dates of CTE classes across the county. If you are enrolled in an out-of-district CTE class, you are strongly encouraged to attend your CTE class on the first day listed below regardless of whether PCHS starts at the same time. Out-of-district students who are not able to attend on the first day listed below may need to work with their teacher for any content or homework missed.
Hartland
First Day of School: 8/18/21
Out-of-District Students Begin CTE Class: 8/23/21
Howell
First Day of School: 8/18/21
Out-of-District Students Begin CTE Class: 8/23/21
Fowlerville
First Day of School: 8/30/21
Out-of-District Students Begin CTE Class: 8/31/21
Pinckney
First Day of School: 8/30/21
Out-of-District Students Begin CTE Class: 8/31/21
Brighton
First Day of School: 9/7/21
Out-of-District Students Begin CTE Class: 9/8/21
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - All out-of-district students are "highly encouraged" to begin on the dates listed below, regardless of their home high school's start date. Students will be given the time to make up work if they are not able to attend their out-of-district CTE program before their district's start date.
** In some cases, there are minimum hours, and/or certification requirements, that will not be met if the student starts late, and therefore certifications or licenses may not be obtained.
**Firefighter begins 8/23
**Aviation begins 8/30
**EMT begins 8/30
**Cosmetology begins 9/8
CTE students will receive CTE packets on registration day which will provide the rest of the information necessary to engage in their CTE class.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
2021-22 PCHS Calendar: Check out the 2021-22 school year calendar here!
Monday, August 16, 9:00am-Noon: 11th & 12th Grade Registration
Thursday, August 19, 9:00am-Noon: 9th & 10th Grade Registration
Monday, August 23, 7:00-8:00pm: PCHS 2021-22 Orientation for Students & Families (Zoom Link)
Monday, August 30: First Day of School! (Half Day - 7:30am-10:55am)
Friday, September 3 & Monday, September 6: No School - Labor Day Weekend
Friday, September 10: Make-up picture day (if you weren't able to make registration)
Wednesday, September 15, 6-8pm: PCHS Open House
Upcoming Week's Athletic Schedule - Go Pirates!!
Local Opportunities
Managerial Reminders
- 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
Pinckney Community High School
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