Pirates Post

Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team and their coach, Mrs. Heath on their regional championship this past week. The team will now move onto the state championship competition on Saturday March 27. Good luck to all involved.

Congratulations to Vivien Lane on being selected as a North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship recipient. Vivien will receive funding to earn a degree in education and then enter the teaching field. Great job Vivien.

Good luck to our Math competition state qualifiers as they participate in the state assessments this week. We have several students competing in a variety of math disciplines. Good luck to all.

Congratulations to Ellie Ward on her commitment to play volleyball at the collegiate level. Her signing ceremony will be this Thursday in the gym lobby.

This week is Autism Acceptance Week at PCHS. See the flyer on our Facebook page to know the theme for each day.

Any student that will be in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 next school year that is considering playing a sport at PCHS should complete the free physical form and return it to Mrs. Hannah by no later than April 19. A physical is required to participate in sports at the high school level and this will be the only opportunity to receive a free physical for sports. If you have any questions, please see Coach Roberson or Mrs. Hannah at your earliest convenience.

This week at PCHS:

Monday - Golf plays at home at 12:00,

Tuesday - English 2 check-in test, Women's Soccer hosts Bear Grass, Baseball and Softball play at Martin County High School

Wednesday - Math 1 and Math 3 check-in test, Drama Club meeting, Track meet at PCHS, Women's Soccer at Tarboro, Softball host South Central

Thursday - FCA in the gym at 7:30 AM

Friday - Free physical forms due to Mrs. Hanna, FFA Cookout/Banquet 4:30 at Camp Cale, Softball ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30, Baseball/Softball host Martin County

Upcoming Dates of Interest at PCHS:

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/3 - Teacher Workday - No School for students

5/10 - Senior Walk for all graduates, AP US History Exam

5/16 - Free physicals given to all PCHS athletes for the 2024-2025 school year

5/19 - Baccalaureate Service in the auditorium at PCHS at 6:30 PM

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

5/31 - Graduation at 7:00 PM

For our March Service Project, the BETA Club members bought and donated snacks for Mrs. White's Independent Living class.

For our April Service Project- The BETA Club is collecting gently used and new shoes.

Attention Rising Seniors: State law requires all seniors to receive a booster dose of the Meningococcal Vaccine. Documented proof of this vaccine must be provided by the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. Please contact your health care provider or the local health department to receive this vaccine. Contact Nurse Goetsch for any questions.

Math: Students of the Week...

Mrs. Baker: Hayleigh Solesbee (Math 2H)

Mr. Bridgers: Xavier Manley (Math 1)

Mrs. Riddick: Douglas Weeks (Math 3)

Mrs. Sawyer: Alex Crowley (Math 2)

Mr. Spruill: Gavin Helms (Math 3)

Mrs. Tynch: Chloe Riddick (Math 1)

Drama Club: The Drama Club will now meet each Wednesday from 3:15 - 4 instead of bi-weekly.

1. Battle of the Books CHAMPS for Region 1! We will go to states on April 27th. (Picture attached)

Students: Kaylee Anderson, Aaliyah Blanchard, Ashley Boseman, Lilly Ford, Kendra Graham, Mahalia Hodges, Jocelyn Jennings, Vivien Lane, Astrid Smith

2. Seniors need to save all of their information from their school email accounts - they will be deleted! (Flyer attached)

3. All books are due back to the library April 30th! Books should not be checked out after April 30th and all books out should be returned. (Flyer attached)

It is that time again…ECSU TRiO Upward Bound Program Spring Recruitment! I am actively recruiting rising 9th-grade students who have plans to attend college upon graduating from high school. I have attached the program brochure with eligibility criteria; the application link is below.

https://botform.compansol.com/220693506735055

The applicant should be prepared to upload a copy of their current grades and documentation to support income noted on the application (a filed and signed 1040 for 2023 OR a signed statement including the household taxable income received for 2023).

We are planning a Hybrid Summer Scholars Academy this summer, a mixture of virtual and in-person sessions, and participants can earn up to $300.00 per month.

Any rising 9th graders interested must submit a complete application (online) by April 30 (after this date, the application will be open to rising 10th graders).

If students or parents have questions, please encourage them to contact me via email or telephone (contact information is listed below). I am also available to visit your school to conduct a recruitment session; during the session, I will inform the students about the program and explain the application process.

https://botform.compansol.com/220693506735055

College of The Albemarle’s Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship Open

Elizabeth City, NC – College of the Albemarle (COA) and Sumitomo Machinery

Corporation of America are pleased to announce that applications are available for the

Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This

scholarship, designed to support students enrolled in the Computer Integrated

Machining (CIM) program, commemorates the legacy of the late Cliff Markham.

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America established the Cliff Markham Memorial

Machinist Scholarship Endowment in 2021 in honor of Cliff, a graduate of COA's

machining program who dedicated over 27 years of his career to Sumitomo. His legacy

extends beyond professional success, marked by his role as an ambassador for COA

and his invaluable contributions to student recruitment in the machining technology

program.

Reflecting Sumitomo's dedication to nurturing future talent, the company recently

presented the College of The Albemarle Foundation with a generous $15,000

contribution to the scholarship endowment fund.

Students interested in applying for the Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship

must be enrolled in COA’s Computer Integrated Machining diploma or certificate

program, maintain good academic standing, and exhibit financial need.

For additional information on COA's CIM program, visit www.albemarle.edu/cim or

contact David Chambers, COA Instructor/Program Coordinator, at

thomas_chambers@albemarle.edu or 252-453-3035 ext. 8112.

President Bagwell expressed gratitude on behalf of COA, stating, "We extend our

heartfelt appreciation to Sumitomo for honoring Cliff Markham's legacy in such a

meaningful way. This scholarship keeps Cliff's memory alive for so many and serves as

a testament to the impact of partnerships between industry leaders and educational

institutions. COA students will carry Cliff's legacy forward, empowered by this

scholarship, as they pursue their educational and professional aspirations."

For information, contact Tammy W. Sawyer, COA Director of Communications and

Marketing, at tammy_sawyer32@albemarle.edu or 252.335.0821 ext. 2420.

The Office of Congressman Don Davis is excited to announce the formation of the First Congressional District's Teen and Young Professionals Mentoring and Leadership Council! This Council will serve as a vehicle for supporting and cultivating young leaders in Eastern North Carolina and will enable students to expand their resume while learning about the interworking of the legislative process.

In order to ensure that we are reaching students across the First Congressional District, it is crucial that high school students from all counties are represented. Please share this information with any high school student leaders you know in your school district and ask them to fill out this form if interested: https://forms.office.com/g/U6WHRMZ6jy.