PCH Community Update
2023-2024: The Weeks of April 8 & April 15
Overview
We are now in the final two months of the 2023-2024 school year. Seniors have just five weeks of school remaining, while the other grades have just eight weeks before the summer break begins. The coming weeks will be busy with regular classes, competitions and performances, End of Course and AP exams, along with several end of year events. With that in mind, please take time to review the calendars for April and May, as well as the list of important dates. This two week edition of PCH Community Update includes information on these topics:
- Calendar Reminders
- PCH Athletics & Activites: Spring Edition 1
- Chartwells: Parent Survey
- Solar Eclipse Day: Monday, April 8
- Class of 2024: Parent Meeting
- ACT Day: Tuesday, April 9
- Prom 2024: Table Sign Ups 4/10 & 4/12
- PG 2024: After Graduation Lock-In Tickets Now Available
- Project Graduation: Overview
- PCH Library Newsletter: March
- PCH College Series: Resources Available
- Parents: PTO Leadership Board
- Parents: Update Your Family Profile
- Free & Reduced Meals
- Student Attendance
- Daily Building Procedures
- General Resources
- Links to Nutrition, Technology, Staff Directory.
- Central High Administrators
As a reminder, PCH Community Update is the school newsletter shared with students and parents throughout the school year. For much of the content, students are the primary audience. Parents, please encourage your student to regularly check their Parkway email account to review new updates. Thank you for your support and, as always, Go Colts!
The next Update will be sent on Sunday, April 21 at 4 pm and will include information for the weeks of April 22 & April 29.
Sincerely,
Tim McCarthy
Principal, PCH
Calendar Reminders
The daily schedule for the week of April 8 is:
- Monday, April 8: Modified ODD (Red) Day Schedule --- Solar Eclipse Day (more info below)
- Tuesday, April 9: Modified Schedule --- ACT Day (more info below)
- Wednesday, April 10: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Ac Lab: Modules 1 & 2
- Thursday, April 11: ODD (Red) Day
- Friday, April 12: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Ac Lab: Modules 1 & 2
The daily schedule for the week of April 15 is:
- Monday, April 15: ODD (Red) Day
- Tuesday, April 16: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Ac Lab: Modules 1 & 2
- Wednesday, April 17: ODD (Red) Day
- Thursday, April 18: E-ER (Light Blue) Day --- Dismissal at 12:30 pm, No Ac Lab
- Friday, April 19: No School
The daily schedule for the week of April 22 is:
- Monday, April 22: ALL (Purple) Day
- Tuesday, April 23: ODD (Red) Day
- Wednesday, April 24: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Ac Lab: Modules 1 & 2
- Thursday, April 25: ODD (Red) Day
- Friday, April 26: EVEN (Blue) Day --- Ac Lab: Modules 1 & 2
Additional minutes of Study Time are built into 6th Block on ALL (Purple) Days, which are scheduled on the following dates in the next few weeks:
- Monday, April 22
In addition, please note the following IMPORTANT dates / events on your calendar:
- Monday, April 8: Solar Eclipse Day --- Modified ODD Day Schedule
- Monday,. April 8: Senior Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 9: ACT Day --- Modified Schedule, Dismissal at 11:35 am
- Thursday, April 11: Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
- Saturday, April 13: Night of Jazz Concert, 7 pm
- Thursday, April 18: E-ER Day, Dismissal at 12:30 pm
- Friday, April 19: No School
- Saturday, April 20: Prom, 6:30 pm
- Monday, April 29: End of Course Exams Begin
- Monday, April 29: Band Concert, 7:30 pm
- Monday, May 6: National Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
- Monday, May 6: Advanced Placement Exams Begin
- Tuesday, May 7: Senior Exams --- Blocks 5 & 7
- Tuesday, May 7: Choir Concert, 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 8: E-ER Day, Dismissal at 12:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 8: Senior Exams --- Blocks 6 & 8
- Wednesday, May 8: Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, May 9: Senior Exams --- Blocks 1 & 3
- Friday, May 10: Senior Exams --- Block 2
- Tuesday, May 14: Awards Night, 7 pm
- Wednesday, May 15: Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm
- Friday, May 17: Advanced Placement Exams End
- Monday, May 20: Evening of Reflection, 7 pm (PCH)
- Tuesday, May 21: Graduation, 7 pm (St. Charles Family Arena)
- Friday, May 24: E-FE Day --- Block 1 Exam
- Monday, May 27: Memorial Day --- No School
- Tuesday, May 28: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 2 & 3 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
- Wednesday, May 29: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 5 & 7 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
- Thursday, May 30: Final Exam Day --- Blocks 6 & 8 --- Dismissal at 11:35 am
- Friday, May 31: No School for Students (Records Day for Staff) --- Summer Break Begins
To download Central High's 2023-2024 academic calendar, click on the calendar link in the General Resources folder toward the bottom of the newsletter.
Solar Eclipse Day: Monday, April 8
General Info: On Monday, April 8, the path of a solar eclipse will occur southeast of St. Louis in the early afternoon. From the Central High campus, we will be viewing a partial solar eclipse. To facilitate viewing of the partial solar eclipse, Parkway high schools will follow a modified ODD Day schedule that will include Academic Lab at the end of the school day. At the beginning of Ac Lab, students and staff will be provided viewing glasses before going outside to the stadium to view the eclipse. Dismissal will be at 2:30 pm, our regular time.
Safety Reminder: "During partial solar eclipses, it is never safe to look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection" (NASA). To ensure a safe viewing experience, students and staff should always wear their viewing glasses when observing the eclipse.
Student Attendance: If your student will be need to be dismissed from school early, please contact your student's grade level office (contact information below under Central High Administrators) before 12 pm.
Campus Note: Stadium Drive will be closed to through traffic from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm on Monday.
Modified ODD Day Bell Schedule:
Block 1: 07:35 am - 08:35 am
Block 3: 08:41 am - 09:41 am
Block 7: 09:47 am - 10:47 am
Block 5: 10:53 am - 12:23 pm
Ac Lab: 12:29 pm - 02:30 pm
Lunch Schedule during Block 5:
1st Lunch: 10:53 am - 11:23 am
2nd Lunch: 11:23 am - 11:53 am
3rd Lunch: 11:53 am - 12:23 pm
Class of 2024: Parent Meeting
Class of 2024 parents are encouraged to attend an in-person meeting at PCH on Monday, Aprl 8 at 6:30 pm in the PCH Commons. Dr. Amy Grich, Central High's graduation coordinator, will be reviewing information about end of year events for our seniors and answering questions.
A PDF of the eblast sent in March is below for your review.
District ACT Day: Tuesday, April 9
On Central High’s academic calendar, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 is designated as “District ACT - Modified Schedule” with dismissal at 11:35 am.
Juniors
Students must report directly to their test room by 7:35 a.m.
Bring photo ID, #2 pencils and a calculator (snack, optional)
Students cannot access their phones or other electronic devices during the ACT.
Bus transportation is provided for students at 11:35 dismissal for those testing with standard time and at 1:45 pm for those testing beyond.
For additional information, please click HERE.
Sophomores
Students must report directly to their test room by 7:35 a.m.
Bring #2 pencils and a calculator (snack, optional)
Students cannot access their phones or other electronic devices during the PreACT
Bus transportation is provided for students at 11:35 dismissal.
Additional information is available here.
Freshmen
Students must report directly to their test room by 7:35 a.m.
Bring #2 pencils, calculator, and charged Chromebook (snack, optional)
Students cannot access their phones or other electronic devices during the Practice ACT
Bus transportation is provided for students at 11:35 dismissal.
Additional information is available here.
Seniors
- Students must report to the theater for a class meeting by 7:35 am.
- Following the class meeting, students that signed up and paid for the class activity will go to Slick City in Chesterfield Valley.
- Bus riders will return to school in time for dismissal at 11:35 am.
Prom 2024: Table Sign Ups 4/10 & 4/12
If you purchased a prom ticket, please plan on signing up for your table arrangements during lunch on Wednesday and Friday of this week. Tables will be in groups of ten seats only; no exceptions.
For groups of students wanting to sit together, one student may serve as the group leader and sign up all members of the group for a table (maximum of 10 students per table, no exceptions), however, each individual member of the group must also sign their name on the table sign up sheet. Each person's signature indicates their agreement to the seating arrangement.
Students who do not make seating arrangements will be placed at a table with openings.
Please note that Prom 2024 ticket sales have closed. No prom tickets can be purchased at this time.
Class of 2024: After Graduation Lock-In Tickets Now Available!
Project Graduation: Overview
Project Graduation (PG) is one of the many wonderful traditions at Central High. PG is a parent sponsored lock-in following graduation. This event helps ensure our students have a safe graduation experience and a great time on their last night together as a class. The reality is that an event such as this requires a significant amount of money. To raise the necessary funds, parent volunteers from each class form a core committee during the ninth grade year. The committee works from the freshman year through the lock-in to raise funds and plan the after graduation lock-in for their class. Each Project Graduation Core Committee falls under the umbrella of the Central High Parent Teacher Organization.
Over the years, a few events have become central to the fundraising efforts of each PG Core Committee. Senior Tailgate, held during the week of homecoming, is sponsored by the PG Core Committee for seniors. During late winter or early spring, a trivia night is hosted by that year’s PG committee for juniors. In addition, PG committees sponsor various other fundraisers throughout the year as part of their effort to provide a safe and memorable after graduation experience for their class. Thank you, in advance, for your support of our PG committees and their work on behalf of our students
PCH Library Newsletter: March
PCH College Series: Resources Available
The PCH College Series events for the fall semester have now concluded. If you were unable to attend an event, but are interested in learning more about the topics that were covered, you're still in luck. William Unk (CHS senior) recorded each event held at Central High and the links to those recordings are listed on the PCH College Series website and are also pasted below for ease of reference.
Parents: PTO Leadership Board
Central High's PTO leadership board for the 2023-2024 school year is:
Jessica Malone - President
Trilce Encarnacion - Vice President
Sonya Land -Treasurer
Kia Davis - Assistant Treasurer
Stephanie Harvey - Secretary
Jennifer Peters - Social Media
Thank you to these individuals for their service to the PCH community! For more PTO information, click HERE.
Parents: Update Your Family Profile
Free & Reduced Meals
Student Attendance
- Class of 2024: Karena Gantner --- (314) 415-7904 / kgantner@parkwayschools.net
- Class of 2025: Jordan Berry --- (314) 415-7908 / jberry1@parkwayschools.net
Class of 2026: Trish Reynolds --- (314) 415-7910 / preynolds@parkwayschools.net
- Class of 2027: John Reyes --- (314) 415-7906 / jreyes2@parkwayschools.net
To review Parkway's official attendance policy for high school students and Central High's complete building procedures, please click HERE.
Daily Building Procedures
Students and parents, please review the daily building procedures below.
- The building opens to students at 07:00 am.
- In the morning, students are expected to enter through Door #1 - Main Entrance (student drivers and students being dropped off) or Door #40 - Back Athletic Entrance (bus riders).
- Breakfast is available from 07:00 am - 07:30 am.
- Classes begin at 07:35 am. Students are expected to be in their assigned room by 07:35 am.
- The internal set of doors at the main entrance will be locked at 07:35 am. Students tardy to school will check in inside the new vestibule. Students will be issued a pass, then report to class.
- All visitors, includng parents, are expected to enter through the main entrance and check in using the vestibule.
- Visitors cleared to enter the main building are expected to wear their school issued visitor badge for the duration of their visit to PCH.
- Students dismissed during the school day (e.g. for an appointment with a parent) are expected to exit the building through the main entrance.
- During school hours (07:00 am - 02:30 am), deliveries for students from outside entities, including, but not limited to food delivery services, are not allowed. Parents may continue to drop off items for students (e.g. lunch), when necessary.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
General Resources
Below are several documents for your reference regarding Central High academic calendar and the various bell schedules for Parkway high schools.
PCH - 2023-2024 - Calendar - 01-28-24
PCH - 2023-2024 - Lunch Schedule - Sem 1
PSD - HS - Bell Schedule - 01 - Regular Days
PSD - HS - Bell Schedule - 02 - Adjusted Days
PSD - HS - Bell Schedule - 03 - Late Arrival Days
PSD - HS - Bell Schedule - 04 - Final Exams - Sem 1 - 2023-2024
PSD - HS - Bell Schedule - 05 - Final Exams - Sem 2 - 2023-2024
PCH Daily Cafeteria Menu
Parkway Technology
PCH Staff Directory
Parkway Central High School
Principal
Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/31
Location: 369 N Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: (314)415-7900
Twitter: @PCHPrincipal
Central High Administrators
Tim McCarthy, Principal
- Email: tmccarthy@parkwayschools.net
- Adminstrative Assistant: Kim Orf
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7902
Marvin Byrd, Assistant Principal - Class of 2024
- Email: mbyrd1@parkwayschools.net
- Administrative Assistant: Karena Gantner (kgantner@parkwayschools.net)
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7904
Amy Grich, Assistant Principal - Class of 2025
- Email: agrich@parkwayschools.net
- Administrative Assistant: Jordan Berry (jberry1@parkwayschools.net)
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7908
Travis Fast, Assistant Principal - Class of 2026
- Email: tfast@parkwayschools.net
- Administrative Assistant: Trish Reynolds
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7910
Shruti Upadhyay, Assistant Principal - Class of 2027
- Email: supadhyay@parkwayschools.net
- Administrative Assistant: John Reyes
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7906
Teale London, Special Education Coordinator
- Email: tlondon@parkwayschools.net
- Office Telephone: 314-415-5972
Brian Guilfoyle, Director of Athletics & Activities
- Email: bguilfoyle@parkwayschools.net
- Administrative Assistant: Tina Uihlein (tuihlein@parkwayschools.net)
- Office Telephone: 314-415-7936