PCHS Community,

It's Prom time! We look forward to seeing our Juniors and Seniors and their guests dressed up and dancing up a storm tomorrow night! Thank you for having an intentional conversation with your Prom-goer before they head out to encourage safe and healthy decision-making.

Progress Report 6 is now viewable in MiStar! It's the home stretch folks! Review those grades, celebrate progress and achievements, and support opportunities for growth.

Have a great weekend, Pirates!

Mrs. McBride & Mr. McMurray

This course helps students connect their education to potential careers by discovering their interests, exploring career options, and planning for life after high school. Students will research various professions, learn about postsecondary education pathways, develop college and career readiness skills, and create a personalized plan for the future.

Topics covered include professions, potential colleges and trade schools, direct-to-work pathways, college and trade school requirements and applications, FAFSA, scholarships, college board, cover letters and resumes, LinkedIn, job postings and job boards, and career readiness skills.

If this course is of interest to your student, have them drop by the Counseling Office to ensure it's in their course requests for next year!

We need your feedback! We are working hard to be sure your student is prepared for life after high school. Your input on this survey will help us better understand your needs and your student’s needs as they relate to Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR). Your responses are anonymous, meaning your name will not be associated with your answers. The results of this survey will be used for informational purposes and will help us make decisions about programs and services that will benefit you and your student.

NOTE: Throughout this survey you will see the word "postsecondary." Please keep in mind the term “postsecondary” means “AFTER high school.”

Survey -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn9nSk11OAt96L4VtdVopVPaUv8n7dA-EsHrnUHp401i00jg/viewform

Any questions about this survey can be directed to Julia McBride, Principal (jmcbride@pinckneypirates.org).

If your student is in danger of failing a core class or has failed a core class, please review the information linked below.

2025 Summer School Credit Recovery Info

2025 Summer School Registration Form

2025 Summer Online Learning Consent form

**MANDATORY** Summer School Credit Recovery orientation meeting is on Thursday May 15th 5:30 - 6:30 at Pathfinder in room 404-405 (enter through the BOE doors near the sports field parking lot).

Summer School Credit Recovery is the best way to ensure you are on -track for graduation; complete the class(es) over the summer, to start the next school year without worrying! All students who successfully complete their summer classes will earn a letter grade. This grade will be reflected on the student's high school transcript and is figured into their GPA and replaces their original failed grade.

Thank you,

PCHS Summer School Credit Recovery Team

Here is the schedule for the last 3 days of school in June so that families can prepare accordingly!

Thank you to those of you who have already contributed a gift to the Senior All Night Party! We could use some more help in this area. If you're willing and able, have a look at this Amazon Wishlist and order something to be sent to the planning committee. Thank you!

Contact Tennille Sharp at tsharp@pinckneypirates.org to get connected with the planning committee or message the "2025 PCHS Senior All Nighter" Facebook page! This annual event is an entirely parent-planned event with guidance provided by PCHS. Thank you for considering joining the fun!

Consider purchasing and donating something off of the Senior All-Nighter Amazon Wishlist!! -- https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2PLVBTDBIHY2O

This week's Positivity Project focus was FAIRNESS. Check out the P2 weekly family letter on fairness, which include tools to practice and encourage the character trait at home.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated gift cards this week towards next week's Teacher Appreciation celebrations! It is SO appreciated. We are really looking forward to celebrating our teachers all week long. This profession is really a work of art and heart, and we are so grateful for our PCHS teaching staff. Thank you for helping us shower them with goodness.

On deck:

• Preparing for May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week activities! We're looking forward to providing our staff a coffee truck on Friday, gift card drawings across the week (or month depending on contributions!), and a catered lunch early in the week.
• May 15: Stuff Your Stanley Fundraiser at NautiMi!

Review the April PTO meeting minutes here, and consider joining us for the next meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 6pm in the Pirate Union.

We recognize a student and staff member each week, nominated by the school community based on how fellow Pirates are exemplifying Positivity Project traits and identified by our Leadership & Link Crew class. Our Student of the Week is also recognized as a part of the Livingston Daily's spotlight, published digitally on Fridays and in print on Sundays.

On Fridays, students spend an hour in what we call Seminar. The purpose of Seminar is to ensure every student has at least one go-to adult mentor at PCHS focused on their well-being, academic success, and connection to a healthy school climate.

We are excited to share the upcoming Pinckney Pup Run & Walk, a 5k run/walk that is being organized by our amazing elementary PTOs in support of our PCS therapy dogs. The event will take place at Pinckney Community High School on Saturday, June 7 at 9:30am. Registration info can be accessed below using the QR code, along with a link to make a donation. The funds raised will support the ongoing costs associated with keeping our Pirate Therapy Dogs healthy and safe (vet bills, food, grooming, etc.).

Seniors with fees due in MiStar must pay this balance in order to engage in graduation activities. Applicable Seniors were given a balance sheet today for their awareness. Please check MiStar, and pay any remaining due and/or fees before the end of May!

The Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 10:00am in Pirate Stadium.

If the weather is not conducive to an outdoor ceremony, we will make the call on Saturday to move the ceremony into the PCHS Gym.

Tickets: Each student will receive a sheet of tickets with their cap & gown on the last day of school (May 16). These tickets will only be required if the ceremony is moved indoors. There is no maximum on guests in the stadium.

See the form linked below to consider springing for a senior tile while will be displayed in the ceiling of A hall for years to come!

• 5/14: 5th & 6th Hour Exams (regular schedule for all students)
• 5/15: 3rd & 4th Hour Exams (regular schedule for 9th-11th, seniors leave after 4th/lunch)
• 5/16: 1st & 2nd Hour Exams (adjusted bell schedule w/ no Seminar, seniors pick up cap & gown in Commons after 2nd hour, and head out!)

Pick up a form in the Main Office or order online.

Many Seniors have not yet ordered their cap & gown for graduation. This is a requirement for graduation. To order one, go to Jostens.com. You and your student should be receiving reminder emails from our Josten's rep, Janice Traub, which includes additional information. If you have questions, please reach out to Poppy Elliott in our Main Office. Thanks!

Finals and tests are coming up! No matter if you need extra help or just want a peer to hold you accountable while working, NHS Tutoring is here to help. Sign up for NHS Tutoring today using the link below!

At PCHS, if a student exceeds 10 absences in a semester in a course, they must make up the time missed in order to earn the credit for that course on their transcript - a must for graduation from high school! It is very important to be at school consistently to be successful academically. Please pay close attention to your student's attendance detail in MiStar and proactively support them to stay within that 10 absence maximum per semester. If a student has a hold on their credit due to absences, it will read as an "H" on their transcript.

Mr. McMurray, our Assistant Principal, offers "Mr. Mac's Academy" on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30pm. This is a consistent opportunity to make-up hours due to excessive absences. To attend Mr. Mac's Academy, a student must sign up in advance at the front desk of the Main Office with Mrs. Lasure.

• May 2: 2nd Semester Progress Report 3
• May 3: Prom
• Weeks of May 5 and May 12: AP Testing
• May 14-16: Senior Exams
• May 16: Seniors' Last Day of School
• May 26: No School - Memorial Day
• May 29: Senior Graduation Rehearsal, Clap-Out & BBQ, and Senior All-Nighter
• June 1: PCHS Graduation @ Pirate Stadium
• June 4-6: 2nd Semester Exams
• June 6: Half Day - Last Day of the 2024-25 School Year!

District-Wide Calendars: https://www.pinckneypirates.org/page/calendars

Get your tickets to any and all games here!

https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10053

Follow along for all athletic tryouts, registration, schedules, and updates at https://pinckneyathletics.bigteams.com/

Looking for Pirate Athletics gear?

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/pinckney/pinckney-high-school

Looking for Pinckney Community Education programs?

https://pinckney.ce.eleyo.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 and PCHS team members necessary to make your post-secondary plans a reality!

Counseling Office: (810) 225.5603

Counseling Website: https://www.pinckneypirates.org/o/pchs (Select the Counseling drop-down menu.)

Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Jennifer Duncan

jduncan@pinckneypirates.org
810.225.5603, fax 810.225.5610

School Counselors

Ms. Amy Robinson MA, LLPC, SCL
School Counselor (A-Le)
arobinson@pinckneypirates.org

Ms. Nicole Braun MA, SCL
School Counselor (Lf-Z)
nbraun@pinckneypirates.org

PCHS Mental Health Specialists

Ms. Lynn Watkins, MA, LPC, SCL, NCC
Social/Emotional Mental Health Specialist
lwatkins@pinckneypirates.org
810.225.5607

Learn more about Ms. Watkins and 31n mental health services provided through LESA here.

Mrs. Sandra Parker
Social Worker Project SUCCESS Counselor, Youth-Led Prevention Facilitator, and Community Outreach Coordinator
sparker@pinckneypirates.org
810.225.6534

Advise MI College Adviser

Ms. Clarice Farina
cfarina@pinckneypirates.org

Or try a digital app, especially over the summer!

ParentGPS.com

Seniors and Families,

Here are some especially helpful resources as you navigate your next steps during College Application season (some of these are also linked within the Senior Presentation that was shared via email with Class of 2025 students and families on Friday, September 20th):

Common App

• Common App (the primary college application platform; apply to MANY colleges through this single application)
• Common App: 1st year student resources
• Common App: Essay Prompts (& Tips!)

MI College Access Network

• MCAN College Fee Waivers
• MCAN College Average GPA (& SAT) Requirements
• MCAN (Michigan College Access Network) offers a plethora of different resources for guiding students during the college application process!

And more

• Michigan's Public Universities Guide to Admissions 2023-24

• PCHS PIRATE PATH CALENDAR - lots of College Rep Visit options, Campus Open House dates, Financial Aid webinars, and more!
• Create your FSA ID to apply for FAFSA, which is now open for all high school Senior students! Get your FAFSA completed early and easily!

  
  

  Typically, the parent and the student will each have their own sections of the FAFSA to complete using their own FSA ID. Click here to see which parent(s) need to be involved in the FAFSA process.

  NOTE: Some students may be considered independent on the FAFSA and will not be asked to include parent information on the application. Determine dependency status here.

  
  

• Apply for scholarships. Please check out the scholarship list on the high school website as it is updated daily.

Best wishes for many "acceptance" notices ahead!

Find out more about discounted community college and register for a webinar!

Through school, family, and community connections, the PCHS Career Development Program empowers students to discover and develop meaningful career paths, ensuring they are prepared to step into the next chapter of their lives with confidence.

This grief resources document includes a variety of links to support parents and students.

You’re not alone…Parenting is hard

Coaching and resources for Parents…

DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE OR PARENTING? CONSIDER MEETING WITH A PARENTING COACH…

FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

• Weekly calls with a coach

• Ask a therapist

• Guided, step-by-step resources

• Access to on-demand videos on various topics

• Confidential help

• Find hope, connect today at parentguidance.org

…50% of parents worry their child is struggling, but don’t know what to do.

…32% of parents feel their child is unhappy.

…An estimated 10-20% of adolescents globally experience mental health conditions

See documents linked below.

Pinckney Community Schools is hiring!

https://pinckneypirates.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Right now:
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Aide

Starting the 25-26 School Year:

PCHS Math Teacher

PCHS Science Teacher
Additional teaching positions starting the 25-26 school year will be posted soon.

If you are passionate about creating a learning and work environment where every student and adult feels connected to one another, empowered to lead, and prepared to do whatever they want to do next, join us!

Feel free to share employment opportunities with us and will place them here for future newsletters!

If you don't already, follow us on:

• Instagram at @pinckneyhighschool
• Facebook at Pinckney Community High School.

We do our best to use these platforms for important announcements, newsworthy events, and fun things that keep parents and students connected to PCHS.

• 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) may exit the building during school hours, and only through the 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 required to have a parking pass if parking in the PCHS lot during the school day. Make sure you've paid for your pass in the Main Office!
• PCHS Morning Announcement Request Form
• PCS Secondary Student Handbook
• PCS Transportation Code of Conduct
• Have a tech issue? Submit a helpdesk ticket at: helpdesk.pinckneypirates.org

• Attendance Hotline: 810-225-5510 / hs-attendance@pinckneypirates.org

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