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📝 October 19 - October 23, 2026 📝
The Pirate Ship ~ Anchored in Leadership
Celebrating Mr. Drew ~ PQ Proud 🎉
Thank you, Mr. Drew, for all that you do! We are proud to celebrate you this National Principals Month and appreciate the positive impact you make each and every day!
One Crew ~ One Course ~ One Child at a Time
Students~Families ~Community Members~School Faculty = Partnership for Success
Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
Perquimans County High School
Our Mission:
To give every student the opportunity to reach their full potential by providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
Our Vision:
To graduate all students in four years or less with the necessary skills
(NC Portrait of a Graduate) needed to be positive and productive members
within their community.
Our Beliefs:
All students can be successful.
Communication & Collaboration between schools, families, & community is vital.
Relationships, Rigor, and Relevance help students thrive.
High standards and expectations challenge students to be their best.
Each day is an opportunity to explore, learn, and grow.
Weekly Message from Principal, Mr. Drew
Congratulations to the PCHS Marching Pirates who have been selected to represent the state of North Carolina at the 2027 Washington D.C. Independence Day Parade. This is a distinct honor for our band students and staff. Opportunities to support this amazing recognition will be announced in the near future. We look forward to partnering with our community to help our band make this opportunity a reality.
FAFSA night is scheduled for October 21, 2026. This will be an in person meeting with Amy Denton from CFNC. It will be held at 6:00 in the Media Center. All graduates are encouraged to attend with their parents to gather valuable information about financial aid and the enrollment process.
This week is Free College Application Week. If you are graduating this year and want to apply to a college see Mr. Brunson in our guidance office for more details.
The Pre–Act will be given to all 10th grade students this week. 10th graders with last names A-K will be testing on Wednesday and 10th graders with last names L-Z will be testing on Thursday.
Attention Graduates Patrick from Herff Jones will be here on November 16 during 2nd Block to meet with all graduates in the Media Center and provide information on how to order your cap and gown. He will also be available during lunches for students who would like to place their class ring orders. This is a change from the original date in October.
This week at PCHS:
Monday - Teacher Workday - no school for student Soccer hosts Camden County (Senior Night)
Tuesday - Volleyball plays at home in the 2nd round of the NCHSAA playoffs
Wednesday - Pre-ACT for 10th grade students A-K, Soccer at Edenton, Cross Country Conference Championships, FAFSA Night
Thursday - Pre-ACT for 10th grade students L-Z, Volleyball plays at home
Friday - College Spirit Day, Football hosts Edenton for Senior Night
Upcoming dates of interest:
10/19 - Teacher Workday, No school for students
10/21 - FAFSA Night 6:00 in the media center
10/26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/28 - Make up picture day for regular school pictures
10/29 - Make up Tux and Drape photos for Graduates
11/11 - Veteran’s Day - No school
11/16 - Graduate meeting for caps and gowns during 2nd period
11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break - No school
12/18 - 12:30 Early Release for all students
12/9 to 12/18 - Final exams for all classes in the Fall Semester
5/28 - Graduation for the Class of 2027
⚓ Welcome Aboard the Pirate Ship! ⛵
Welcome, Ms. Brown! 🖤💛
🍱 Fuel Good, Feel Good 🍱
💓 Engage, Empower, Excel ~ Capturing Kids Hearts 💓
Chart Your Course for Success
Plan Ahead!
Rise and Shine Pirates! We Need YOU Here!
“Aye-Aye Captain" ~ Check out the PCHS Student Handbook
- Please refer to the 2026–2027 Student Handbook on our school website for information regarding school rules, procedures, and expectations.
❗ Mark Your Calendar Pirates! ❗
❗ Attention Juniors and Seniors ❗
🎓 College or Career Ready? 🎓
Stay Connected with Infinite Campus
Chromebook Problems? Submit a Technology Ticket
Anchored in Community 🫂
🖤💛 Building Positive Pirate Culture 🖤💛
⭐ Ahoy, Students of the Week! ⭐
Week of October 12 - October 16, 2026 🎉
Let’s give a Pirate-sized round of applause to our Students of the Week! 🎉 🏴☠️These outstanding students are being recognized for demonstrating the qualities of a North Carolina Portrait of a Graduate—including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, adaptability, personal responsibility, empathy, and committed to maintaining a learner’s mindset. Their positive attitudes, dedication, compassion, and willingness to grow make a difference in our school community each day.
These students are charting a course for success by showing us what it means to be shipshape scholars, caring leaders, and valued members of our Pirate crew! ⚓️ Their actions help make our school a stronger, kinder, and safer place for everyone. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the positive impact they make each day.
Keep sailing toward success, Pirates! 🏴☠️🌊⭐
🌟 Teachers Inspire, Students Shine 🌟
Congratulations! PQ Proud! 🖤💛
Career Technical Education ~ From Classroom to Career Ready ~ 🍳 🔨 🩺
Mrs. Dail’s PQ Ambassadors Crew! ⚓
~ Find Your Crew, Set Your Sail ~
🌎 Are you or your student interested in traveling abroad? 🚅🧳
Join Laura Moreland and Amy Thompson this summer for an unforgettable 14-day adventure through England, Scotland, and Ireland!
This trip is not sponsored or operated by Perquimans County Schools. It is an independently organized educational travel opportunity through EF Tours. Click on the link below to learn more.
Who can attend?
Students 13 years old and older are eligible to travel.
Students under 13 are welcome but should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Adults are welcome, but a required background check must be completed.
What does the cost include?
EF takes care of the details so we can focus on enjoying the experience! The trip includes:
Airfare and transportation
Hotels
Travel insurance
Admission to scheduled venues and attractions
Breakfast and dinner
Transportation throughout the trip
In other words, EF handles the logistics—we enjoy the adventure!
For 14 days, we'll experience incredible sights, history, culture, and attractions throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland. It is a packed itinerary with nonstop sightseeing and plenty of opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime!
Check out the action-packed itinerary and see where we're headed!
View the England, Scotland & Ireland itinerary
Come explore the world with us!
We'd love to have you join the adventure!
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