PCHS Updates

9th-11th graders will have a regular week aside from a slightly adjusted schedule on Friday to accommodate 12th grade exam timing.

Classes highlighted in YELLOW are when Seniors will take their exams.

Parents/Guardians of Seniors: Please check your students Student Account Balance (SBA) in their MiStar Profile. Any remaining balance must be paid for your student to walk at graduation. Thank you!

Thank you for your feedback by March 27!

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Pinckney Music is hosting our 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am-5pm. Please forward this coupon flyer to family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone else you can think of. We need your help to find just one person who is already planning on buying a mattress and get them to come to the event. Not only will they get a great deal, but they’ll also sleep better knowing their purchase supports the Music Students. Watch this video! More information can be found here: FB EVENT LINK

Please consider contributing to the 2026 Senior All-Nighter by purchasing from their Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q4BSQ4PRCMZP?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2

Earlier this week, the following letter went home via email. Give it a read to ensure you are aware of your student's schedule!

PCHS State Testing - 25/26 Parent Communication

Dear Pirate Families, In April, students in grades 9–11 will participate in several state assessments. These assessments are one of many ways we understand how students are progressing toward Michigan’s grade-level learning standards in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. Re...

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Please see the information from LACASA about the upcoming opening of Cinderella's Closet with plenty of time to get ready for Prom:

Prom season is almost here, and LACASA’s Cinderella’s Closet is back! From March 19–22, high school students are invited to shop a pop-up prom boutique featuring $25 gowns, dresses, and suits, along with affordable shoes and accessories.

Cinderella’s Closet offers students a chance to find the perfect prom look at a price families can manage. A limited number of scholarships are available for students who need additional assistance. All proceeds support LACASA’s services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence.

The boutique will be located at Kensington Valley Outlets (near LACASA Collection, next to Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet). Students must present a valid school ID to shop.

The pop-up boutique will be open weekdays 3 - 7 pm and weekends 10 am-6 pm. For more information, visit lacasacenter.org.

In January, our Counselors gave this presentation to students interested in taking college courses during high school. If your student is interested in dual enrollment (taking a college course while in high school) for the fall of 2026, the deadline to register is MAY 1, 2026. Follow the steps in the presentation, or the email sent by Amy Robinson, which includes links to all applicable resources and paperwork.

This weekend!

Next Meeting: April 21 at 6pm in the Pirate Union.

Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/17/26

Recent Activity:

UMatter Week - Daily treats and symbolic items purchased for StuGo distribution
$100 donation to Senior All-Nighter

Upcoming Activities:

Spring Testing: Testing day mints, gum, and snacks
Teacher Appreciation Week meal, coffee truck, and gift card raffle

The Pinckney Community High School PTO is now enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program

To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
Simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account you can search for Pinckney Community High School PTO either by name or YJ095 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to our organization.
*If you not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please go to a customer service desk at any Kroger

REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our organization until after you register your rewards card. You must swipe your registered Kroger rewards card or use your phone number that is related to your registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Every week, students and staff have the opportunity to nominate a peer and PCHS staff member for recognition in the school, and for the student, recognition in The Livingston Daily. Nominations are based on how fellow Pirates are demonstrating the character strengths we prioritize in Pinckney Community Schools. Our Leadership & Link Crew class reviews nominations and selects each week's honorees. Enjoy learning about our excellent Pirates!!

Student of the Week

Alayna Repke has been named Student of the Week in recognition of her outstanding character, academic dedication, and positive impact on her school community. An all-A student, Alayna consistently demonstrates prudence by making thoughtful decisions and approaching her work with care and responsibility. She embodies a genuine love of learning, regularly asking questions and engaging deeply to better understand new concepts. Beyond the classroom, Alayna is known for her kindness and the respect she shows to others, making her a strong role model for her peers. She is also a multi-sport athlete, contributing to both the volleyball and basketball programs and beginning her high school career with excellence both academically and athletically.

Staff of the Week

Ms. Rose has been named Staff of the Week for the positive impact she makes in our school. She brings humor and kindness into everything she does, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for her students. Ms. Rose is also very open-minded, always listening to her students and encouraging them to share their ideas and perspectives. Along with that, she shows strong leadership by guiding and supporting her students in and out of the classroom, making her a valued and inspiring member of the staff.

Our Leadership Class highlights a different freshman each week on the building TVs, and we want to start sharing them with you too! This has been a great way to meet our 9th graders and learn about how awesome they are.

Across the month of March, we will capitalize on opportunities to put the character strength of KINDNESS to work as a school community, during Seminar, class time, and in the day-to-day of our building. Take advantage of opportunities to touch upon this strength at home! In the image below, you can see the rationale for why the Leadership Class selected this strength to be the focus at this time in our school year.

Want to engage with this character strength at home? Check out this family resource page: https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/9-12/kindness/ You’ll find a quote, video, and questions to help you and your children discuss The Positivity Project’s character strength of kindness.

This is the protocol we follow as we monitor student attendance and engage in targeted interventions.

March 27: Half Day
March 30-April 6: Spring Break
April 8: PSAT 9 & SAT (no school 10th or 12th grades)
April 9: PSAT 10 & WIN Work Readiness Assessment (no school 9th, virtual day 12th)
April 14-16: 11th Grade M-STEP Science & Social Studies (in class)
April 29: Senior Scholar Dinner
May 1: Progress Report 6
May 5: Choir Concert
May 7: Orchestra Concert
May 9: Prom (at The Reserve)
May 13: Band Concert
May 13-15: Senior Exams
May 15: Seniors' Last Day of School
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 27: Senior Awards Night
May 28: Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Clap-Out, BBQ - 9am-Noon
May 28: Senior All-Nighter @ Rollerama - 8:00pm-1:00am
May 31: Graduation, 10AM Pirate Stadium
June 3-5: 2nd Semester Exams
June 5: Last Day of School - Half Day

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. Leah Barkoff

lbarkoff@pinckneypirates.org

810.225.5603, fax 810.225.5610

School Counselors

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

Ms. Nicole Braun MA, SCL
School Counselor (Last Names: 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

Plan Your Pirate Path Calendar

Explore relevant resources for planning career, college, and financial aid/scholarship next steps by checking our Pirate Path Calendar!

Best Colleges 2026 Guidebook

Overwhelmed by the college-search process? U.S. News & World Report has given our school community access to a free resource – the digital edition of its Best Colleges 2026 Guidebook. This book features profiles of more than 1,600 colleges, a variety of college rankings, and advice articles for every step of the process, from entrance exams to financial aid. Just click here to access the entire book, free of charge.

Annual Senior Presentation

On Thursday, 9/18, our Counselors visited each Senior English class to give the presentation below. For our Seniors without an ELA class on campus, they had the opportunity to experience the presentation during Seminar on 9/19. Check it out!

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.

Weekly LivCo Job Postings

There are hundreds of jobs available right now in Livingston County (www.mitalent.org). Check them out by filtering the search at www.mitalent.org.

Michigan Works! Southeast is open to the public and Creating Connections to a Better Future!

What we offer our Employers:

Qualified Talent – we help employers fill thousands of positions each year!
Grant Opportunities – Offset the cost to expand and train your workforce; call us to learn how!
Corporate Assistance Program – Navigate financial hardship with expert consulting.
Free Job Posting – Share job opportunities for free with MiTalent. We can even post for you!

To learn more about Michigan Works! Southeast, please visit: https://www.mwse.org/

Career Development Resources

A postsecondary credit agreement means a formal agreement, between secondary and postsecondary education institutions or systems, that grant students transcripted postsecondary credit. Learn more about Postsecondary Credit Agreements The Michigan Career Development Model (MI CDM) is designed to provide all students (K-12) in the Michigan educational system with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in a career of their choice and lifelong learning.

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Grief & Loss Resources

Another new resource put together by our counseling office, this document includes links to a wealth of information about grief and loss, including understanding common phases of grief and loss, and where to find support.

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Local Employment Opportunities

Pinckney Community High School is hiring!

https://pinckneypirates.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Right now: PCHS Special Education Aide

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 we will place them here for future newsletters!

Follow along for all the latest news, written by PCHS students! https://www.pchsmedia.org/

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Instagram at @pinckneyhighschool
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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
Building Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm (Need to pick up your child's cell phone? Must arrive by 3pm!)
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!
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

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

PCHS Updates