PCHS Updates

The Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 31 at 10:00am in Pirate Stadium. There is no maximum on guests in the stadium. Weather is looking beautiful (knock on wood)! The sun will be shining on graduates on the field, and families and loved ones in the stands. Please plan accordingly - water, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, etc. A bottle of water will be under each graduate's seat as well.

Sunday morning itinerary:

• 9:00AM: Seniors organize themselves alphabetically behind visitor bleachers in cap, gown, cords, medals, etc. (Yes, Seniors may decorate their caps! Keep it appropriate.)
• 9:55AM: Processional begins
• 10:00AM: Ceremony begins

We look forward to celebrating this major milestone with you!

Tune in here!

To access the professional photos that will be taken of your graduate on graduation day, please complete this form!

https://www.gradphotonetwork.com/QPPlus/register/primary/event/2089/27264598

Report cards and transcripts will be available in mid-June. Transcripts can be sent to students' postsecondary institution via Parchment.com once they are ready.

Your child will have access to IXL, the award-winning online learning program, all summer! With thousands of interactive skills, IXL is a fun way for your child to keep their momentum going and prevent learning loss over the summer break.

DID YOU KNOW?

Studies have found that students lose 1-2 months of math and reading skills over the summer, but a few minutes per week on IXL can help them stay on track!

Check out the pdfs below for how to get started!

Student medication(s) must be picked up by Friday, June 12th.

All medication(s) must be picked up by a parent/guardian on file.

Any medication not picked up will be discarded.

Now that we know the first day of school is Monday, August 24, 2026, we can begin saving other dates!

Please save the following dates:

• Tuesday, August 11, from 9AM-Noon - 11th & 12th Grade Registration
• Wednesday, August 12, from 9AM-Noon - 9th & 10th Grade Registration
• Wednesday, August 12, 10AM: Test Out Administration (for those who registered by 6/5/26)

What happens at registration?

At registration, students get their school picture taken, receive their school ID, pay for parking passes, and get a hard copy of their class schedule and locker assignment, and 9th graders receive their school-issued Chromebooks. Registration also presents an opportunity to explore the building, find your classes, practice opening your locker, make athletic inquiries, potentially connect with clubs, donate to the PTO, etc.

Please review the following schedule to prepare for what the final 3 days of the school will look like!

If your student is in danger of failing or has failed a core class, please review the attached information carefully:

• 2026 Summer School Credit Recovery Info.
• Summer School Registration Form
• PCHS Online Learning Acknowledgment and Consent Form

Summer School Credit Recovery is the best way to ensure your student stays on track for graduation. Completing courses over the summer allows students to begin the next school year with a fresh start. Students who successfully complete their summer courses will earn a letter grade, which will be reflected on their high school transcript, calculated into their GPA, and will replace the original failing grade.

Summer school information can also be found on the high school website.

Next Meeting: August 18 at 6pm in the Pirate Union.

Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/19/26

Recent Activity:

• Lots and lots of Teacher Appreciation Week activities! Taco Bar, gift cards, coffee truck.
• NWEA Growth Goodies

Upcoming Activities:

• Senior Parking Spot Painting Collaboration w/ Student Government

25-26 PTO Board:

• President: Mandie Morgan
• VP: Amanda Winningham
• Secretary: Bill Wearne
• Treasurer: Nicole Watson
• Event Coordinator: Michelle Neuman

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!!

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 May, we will capitalize on opportunities to put the character strength of TEAMWORK 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/teamwork/ You’ll find a quote, video, and questions to help you and your children discuss The Positivity Project’s character strength of teamwork.

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

• May 31: Graduation, 10AM Pirate Stadium
• June 3-5: 2nd Semester Exams
• June 5: Last Day of School - Half Day (ends @ 10:55am)

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/

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

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

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.

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.

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/

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.

Pinckney Community High School is hiring!

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

The PCS Building & Grounds team is looking for student custodians for the summer. This is a great gig for motivated Pirates! Posting here.

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/

Follow us on:

• Instagram at @pinckneyhighschool
• Facebook at Pinckney Community High School.

• 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

Email: jmcbride@pinckneypirates.org
Website: www.pinckneypirates.org
Location: 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney, MI, USA
Phone: 8102255500
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Twitter: @PinckneyHigh