PCHS Weekly Updates
August 20, 2021
Message from Principals McBride & Woods
PCHS Community,
It was so nice to see so many of you this week at registration! Your energy is what makes being an educator so rewarding.
Please read below for important information about orientation opportunities, the first week of school schedule, the weekly schedule after the first week, and all you need to do if you were unable to join us for registration this week.
One week to go!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. McBride & Mrs. Woods
Join us for a PCHS Virtual Orientation Event! - Monday, August 23, 7pm via Zoom
First Week of School Schedule
2021-22 PCHS Weekly School Schedule
21-22 PCS Food Service Letter
A note about class schedules...
If you have a hole in your schedule or a scheduling question, emailing your counselor is the most efficient approach right now:
Ms. Robinson - arobinson@pinckneypirates.org - Students w/ last names A-Le
Mrs. Perales - aperales@pinckneypirates.org - Students w/ last names Li-Z
Miss the Student Registration Days? - Details & Forms Below
What to do if you didn't make registration...
- Come explore the building the week of August 23, if you'd like! (Main Office will be closed from 8am-11am on Tuesday, August 24 for a building-wide staff meeting.)
- Parent/Guardian must complete the online re-enrollment in MiStar ParentConnect.
- Have your school picture taken and receive your student ID on the September 10 make-up day.
- Receive your (new!) laptop the first week of school.
- Pay for athletic pass in our NEW Athletic Department space right in the Commons!
- Reserve and pay for parking pass in the Main Office with Mrs. Moore. (Students will be assigned parking spots this year! First come, first serve!)
- Pay any outstanding fines in the Main Office.
- Turn in medication and associated forms in the Main Office.
- Request a locker via the form below and Mrs. Moore will email you the details.
- Make a PTO donation in the Main Office.
- Order and pay for class t-shirts in the Main Office.
- View your 1st semester class schedule in MiStar (Check your schedule in MiStar before coming to school on the first day (August 30!) just in case any changes have been made!)
Registration-Related Forms (to print, fill out, and turn-in)
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
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.
Get Your Pirate Nation Student Section T-Shirt!
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
2021-22 PCHS Calendar: Check out the 2021-22 school year calendar here!
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
View PCS Covid-Related Information & Resources Here: https://www.pinckneypirates.org/o/district/page/covid-19-response-updates-and-information
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