PCH Update

We are only 2 days away from the first day of school! We cannot wait to have you back in the building. Your teachers have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this year. As shared in a previous update, several construction projects are underway at PCH. Please expect increased congestion during drop-off and arrival on the first several days of school.

Students, if you have a concern with your first semester course schedule that is in line with one of the priorities listed below, please report to the Counseling Classroom (door closest to math bathrooms) on Monday during the block of the conflict.

Priorities for Tuesday, August 25:

• I am a new student to Central High and still need a schedule.

• I am a senior missing a requirement for graduation.

• I am missing one semester of a year-long class.

• I have been placed in the wrong level of a course.

• I have an empty block in 1st semester. (Note: 2nd semester can be resolved later)

• I am enrolled in a class I have already taken and passed.

• I have a class for which I do not meet the prerequisite requirements.

If your course schedule concern is not in line with one of the priorities listed above, but you would still like to review options with your counselor, please follow the schedule you have for Tuesday and then check in with your counselor on Wed, August 26.

As a reminder, Central High's school counselors are assigned to students based on the student's last name.

A - E: Lelia Flagg -- lflagg@parkwayschools.net

F - La: Jenny Lange -- jlange1@parkwayschools.net

Lb - Ro: Paul Hussmann -- phussmann@parkwayschools.net

Ru - Z: Priscilla Greenwood -- pgreenwood@parkwayschools.net

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Drop Policy

A request to drop a traditional in-person course not received within district drop deadlines will not be considered. The request must be received by the 7th day of the semester by 2:30 pm. Proceeding with a dropped course after this deadline will result in an F transcribed for the course.

A request to drop a traditional virtual course that is not received within district drop deadlines will not be considered. The request must be received by the 7th day of the semester by 2:30 pm. Proceeding with a dropped course after this deadline will result in a F transcribed for the course.

PCH student parking passes will be available to purchase for eligible senior and junior students. The cost is $85. All students parking on campus are expected to have their school-issued parking pass displayed in their vehicle by Thursday, August 27, 2025, the third day of school. Failure to do so is a violation of the school's discipline policy and may result in fines and / or other consequences. Purchase details will be shared in August. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Due to the fixed number of parking spots available for students, sophomores are not permitted to purchase parking permits or park on campus during the school day. Tickets and fines will be issued to anyone parking on campus without an assigned parking permit.

Our Parkway Central teachers and staff were welcomed back this week with a grab‑and‑go snack and beverage station, stocked thanks to your generous donations. From cold drinks to healthy snacks and sweet treats, everything was set up to keep them energized as they prepared their classrooms for the new school year.

To show our appreciation in a meaningful way, we created a “Thank You Very Much” display featuring translations in every language spoken by our PCH families — a celebration of the diversity and heart of our community.

September 2nd: Grades will open in Infinite Campus for Students and Parents.

September 2nd: Open House from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Dr. Shruti Upadhyay, Assistant Principal - Class of 2027

• Email: supadhyay@parkwayschools.net

• Administrative Assistant: Christine Schmitt
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7906

Mr. Patrick Ward, Assistant Principal - Class of 2028

• Email: pward2@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Carla Zeisler
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7910

Dr. Amy Grich, Assistant Principal - Class of 2029

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

Mr. Casey Holland, Assistant Principal - Class of 2030

• Email: cholland1@parkwayschools.net
• Administrative Assistant: Karena Gantner (kgantner@parkwayschools.net)
• Office Telephone: 314-415-7904

Dr. Brian Guilfoyle, Director of Athletics & Activities

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