Pirates Post

Congratulations to Mrs. Susan Perry on her selection as the CTE Teacher of the Year for Perquimans County Schools. Mrs. Perry is a kind and supportive teacher who goes above and beyond for all of her students. She is so very deserving of this honor. Congratulations again Mrs. Perry.

Congratulations to our Lady Pirates basketball team on their undefeated regular season championship. The playoffs begin for the Lady Pirates on Tuesday night at home 6:00 PM Tip-off. The opponent and game time will be shared once it is confirmed. Congratulations also goes out to Coach Aaron Burke who was selected as the Coach of the Year this season. Good luck in the playoffs ladies.

Students must return their registration forms by no later than Wednesday in order to submit their requests for classes. Students that do not return a registration form will be placed in classes without consideration of their preferences. The registration form can be found on the PCHS Facebook page.

This Week at PCHS:

Monday - Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM at the central office building

Tuesday - Varsity Baseball and Softball plays at Manteo at 5:00 PM, Lady Pirates host round 1 of the NCHSAA playoffs at 6:00 PM.

Wednesday - Baseball, Softball and Women's Soccer will host Currituck at 5:00 PM

Thursday - Women's Soccer will play at Camden at 5:00 PM, PCMS and PCHS Bands will have their pre-MPA concert at 6:00 PM, FCA will meet at 7:30 AM, FCCLA will meet at 3:05 PM

Friday - Baseball and Softball will play at Edenton at 6:00 PM

Upcoming Dates of Interest at PCHS:

3/12 - 3/14 - ACT Boot Camp for all Juniors

3/19, 3/20 - ACT Test administered for all Juniors

3/23 - Hunter Safety District Tournament

3/27-3/28 - Addams Family production from PCHS Drama department at 7:00 PM

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/24-5/31 - Exam review days and final exams for all students

5/31 - Graduation at 7:00 PM

Mrs. Baker: Nate Williamson (Math 2 Honors)

Mr. Bridgers: Jehan Holmes (Math 1)

Mrs. Riddick: Tymera Ricks (Math 3)

Mrs. Sawyer: KeyShawn Morris (Math 2)

Mr. Spruill: Leslie Lane (Math 3)

Mrs. Tynch: Airiana Dean (Math 1)

We're also providing you with a $5 ACT test registration voucher for an April, June, or July 2024 ACT National test date to give to your students (and will be valid on any registrations made through March 24th). This special offer is exclusively for you to share as an educator; it won't be advertised elsewhere.

We've prepared two FastBreak5 cards for you with all the details: a ready-to-go graphic, or a customizable pdf. Feel free to distribute your codes in any way that creates a meaningful touchpoint with your students.

• Access Your Offer Code with Customizable PDF Card Here!
• Access Your Offer Code with Ready-Made Card Here

N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission - Go Outside ‘GO’ Grants

Go Outside ‘GO’ Grants provide North Carolina students with opportunities for outdoor experiences -- to learn by doing.

North Carolina educators are encouraged to apply for grant funding for outdoor field trips, visiting programs, and educational structures.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Dear Parents and Students,

I wanted to share a few additional resources to help keep your students on track:

Financial Aid Events:

As part of Financial Aid Awareness month, NCSEAA and CFNC are pleased to continue the How to Pay for College webinar series.

• Feb. 29, 6-7pm: Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters.

For more information and to register students can go to www.CFNC.org/events

Check out these opportunities:

The Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program

The Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program is a 4-week summer enrichment opportunity for North Carolina high school girls, grades 9-12, interested in exploring careers in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics within state government.

• NOTE: The program does not provide housing to participants
  
  

Application closes Monday, February 26, 2024.

You can learn more about the opportunity via: https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/lady-cardinal-mentorship-program

UNCG CHANCE

CHANCE is a summer college access program (July 17-20, 2024), that brings high school Latinx and Hispanic rising seniors from across North Carolina to UNCG for several days to get experience with college level classes and faculty, leadership and civic programming, cultural enrichment, and campus life. The campers learn

• About the resources and opportunities at UNCG

• Reside in a residence hall & eat in the dining hall

• Get mentored by UNCG students & meet staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni
  
  

The 8th annual CHANCE will host 100 campers. Application link