PCH Community Update

Please take a moment to review this edition of PCH Community Update, which includes important information on the following topics:

• Calendar Reminders
  
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• College Series: Upcoming College Fairs
• Retake Day for School Pictures (Grades 9 - 11)
• Order A Yearbook Today
  
• PCH Athletics & Activities September 2022 Newsletter
  
• Parents: From the PTO
• Links to Nutrition, Technology, Staff Directory.
• 2022-2023 General Resources
• Building Procedures
• Central High Administrators

As a reminder, PCH Community Update is the school newsletter shared with students and parents throughout the school year. For much of the content, students are the primary audience. Parents, please encourage your student to regularly check their Parkway email account to review new updates. Thank you for your support and, as always, Go Colts!

Sincerely,

Tim McCarthy

Principal, PCH

The daily schedule for the week of September 26 is:

• Monday, September 26: ALL Day (Purple)
• Tuesday, September 27: ODD Day (Red)
• Wednesday, September 28: EVEN Day (Blue)
• Thursday, September 29: ODD Day (Red)
• Friday, September 30: EVEN Day (Blue)

The daily schedule for the week of October 3 is:

• Monday, October 3: ODD Day (Red)
• Tuesday, October 4: EVEN Day (Blue)
• Wednesday, October 5: ODD Day (Red)
• Thursday, October 6: E-ER Day (Light Blue), 12:30 pm Dismissal
• Friday, October 7: No School --- Fall Break

The Academic Lab schedule for the next two weeks is below. Students, please plan accordingly!

• Wednesday, September 28: Delayed Student Travel, Begins at 09:30 am
• Friday, September 30: Regular Student Travel

• Tuesday, October 4: Regular Student Travel

Additional minutes of Study Time are built into 6th Block on ALL (Purple) Days, which are scheduled on the following dates:

• Monday, September 26
  

In addition, please mark the following IMPORTANT dates / events on your calendar:

• Thursday, September 29: Parent - Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
  

• Monday, October 3: College Series - Parkway District College Fair, 6:30 PM @ South High

• Thursday, October 6: Early Release, 12:30 pm Dismissal

• Friday, October 7: No School --- Fall Break

• Monday, October 10: No School --- Fall Break

• Wednesday, October 12: PSAT Test

• Wednesday, October 19: Retake Day for School Pictures (Grades 9 - 11)

• Wednesday, October 19: Flu Shot Clinic

• Monday, October 24: Day of Service

• Friday, October 28: Half Day, 11:35 am Dismissal

• Sunday, October 30: College Series - National College Fair - St. Louis, 01:00 PM @ SLU

To access Central High's UPDATED (dated 08-21-22) 2022-2023 Academic Calendar, click on the calendar below.

Central High's fall parent-teacher conferences will be VIRTUALLY on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Parents, please refer to the email sent on Sunday, September 25, 2022 for the registration link.

Parkway District College Fair

• Location: Pakway South High School
• Time: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

This annual college fair is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person. Students will need to register for the college fair prior to arrival at http://www.strivefair.com/. The event is called "10/03/22 - Parkway South High School". Although college fairs are generally focused towards juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend. Colleges have until September 26 to register for the fair, but a current list of those attending may be found here. For parking at South High, please refer to this map.

National College Fair -- St. Louis

• Location: St. Louis University -- Simon Recreation Center
• Time: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The annual national fair, hosted by the National Association of College Admission Counselors, is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person. Students will need to register for the college fair prior to arrival here: https://www.nacacattend.org/22SaintLouis. A list of colleges registered to attend is available on the site, as well. Please note that registration is still active, so the list of schools will grow in length as the date approaches. Although college fairs are generally focused towards juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend.

For more information about Central High's College Series, click HERE.

Retake day for school pictures for all students in grades 9 - 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Details are as follows:

• Students who had their picture taken originally, bought a picture package and want a retake, must bring their picture package to the photographer for an even exchange.
• Students who want to order their retake day pictures, but did not order before should go to https://wagner.portraitpics.co/login order a picture package.
• Students absent on the original picture day, but do not want to order a school picture, may simply have their picture taken, no purchase or appointment necessary.

SOTG is a team-based fitness program to engage high school students in the St. Louis bi-state region to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. The program provides students with an opportunity to focus on accomplishing challenging fitness goals, such as completing 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon events throughout the year. The program engages students to experience the benefits of goal setting, discipline, teamwork, improved health and a feeling of accomplishment in a positive environment.

Students, if you are interested in joining Central High's team, please complete THIS FORM. Training starts Monday, November 7, 2022. Race day is Sunday, April 2, 2023. Ms. O'Leary, PE / Health, will contact you with additional details.

PCH PTO is excited to resume and introduce new opportunities for student and family involvement this school year! Please take this short survey at https://forms.gle/srHXKYCA8gFi7ZzY9. Please resubmit even if you filled out this form last year. Thank you in advance for your input!

For the 2022-2023 school year, all four traditional high schools in Parkway, as well as Virtual Campus, will use a common high school schedule. Below are several documents for your reference.

PCH 2022-2023 Academic Calendar (Updated 08-21-22)

PSD 2022-2023 High School Bell Schedules for Regular Days

PSD 2022-2023 High School Bell Schedules for Adjusted Days

PSD 2022-2023 High School Bell Schedules for Late Arrival Days

PCH 2022-2023 Semester 1 Lunch Schedule

Building Procedures: Students and parents, please review the updated procedures below.

• Building opens to students at 07:00 am.*
• AM: Students enter through Door #1 - Main Entrance (student drivers and students being dropped off) or Door #40 - Back Athletic Entrance (bus riders).
• Students drivers are expected to park in the Main Lot or the East Lot and display their school issued 2022-2023 parking pass.
• Breakfast available from 07:00 am - 07:30 am.
• Classes begins at 07:35 am.*
• During school hours, students arriving late, as well as parents and visitors are expected to check in using the main entrance.
• Deliveries for students, including, but not limited to food delivery services, are not allowed during school hours (07:00 am - 02:30 am).
• School dismisses at 2:30 pm.*
  

Dr. Tim McCarthy

Principal

Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/31
Location: 369 N Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314)415-7900
Twitter: @PCHPrincipal

Tim McCarthy, Principal

• Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
• Adminstrative Assistant: Ann Wills (awills1@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7902

Greg Almus, Interim Assistant Principal - Class of 2023

• Email: galmus@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Kim Orf
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7906

Marvin Byrd, Assistant Principal - Class of 2024

• Email: mbyrd1@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Karena Gantner (kgantner@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7904

Amy Grich, Assistant Principal - Class of 2025

• Email: agrich@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Jordan Berry (jberry1@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7908

Travis Fast, Assistant Principal - Class of 2026

• Email: tfast@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Trish Reynolds
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7910

Teale London, Special Education Coordinator

• Email: tlondon@parkwayschools.net
• Office Telephone: 314-415-5972

Eric Schroer, Director of Athletics & Activities

• Email: eschroer@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Tina Uihlein (tuihlein@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7936