Tiger Nation

Please join me in thanking our incredible teaching staff for all of their efforts in providing our students with a phenomenal education. May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. I hope everyone can find the time to let our teachers know how much you appreciate their hard work and efforts. Teaching is one of the most challenging professions someone can take on in their life; however, it is the absolute best profession because of the difference you can make in somebody's journey. I am blessed to be the principal of a school where teachers go the extra mile everyday to support their students; where they are willing to give up their own time and money to make their students feel special; and where they step up to say 'how can I help' when there is an issue that needs addressed. PHSC is an incredible place; it's not perfect; but there is no other place I'd rather be!!

We are so very lucky to come together each day to learn, work, laugh, and have fun. PHSC teachers set the tone and are on the front line ready to help their students with whatever they need.

Thank you to the PHSC Teaching staff...I hope you will help them feel celebrated this week!!

Let's have a great week of learning.

Here we go!!

Tiger Up,

Mr. Lanier

May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6-17: AP Testing

May 7, 5 p.m. in the PAC: Performing Arts Signing Day.

May 8, 5 p.m. in the Gym: Military Signing Day.

May 11: PHSC Prom @ Hyatt Regency. Tickets go on sale April 29. After prom event will be at Rule 3 starting at 11 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale.

May 13, 5 p.m. in the Gym: PHSC Spring Athletic Signing Day

May 14, 6 p.m. in the PAC: Senior Distinguished Scholars

May 17: Senior Chromebook return (buyback information is below if students want to keep their device).

May 20, 3-5 p.m.: MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal at World Harvest. Seniors need to arrive at the rehearsal by 2:45 p.m. so that we can begin on time at 3. We will have an early release for seniors that day.

May 23: Last day for seniors.

May 25, Noon: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony at World Harvest Church

May 29: Last day of school. Early dismissal 12:55 p.m.

Mandatory Senior Survey

Class of 2024 Senior Survey

Seniors, please make sure to fill out this mandatory survey. The information that you provide on this form will ensure you are acknowledged appropriately at graduation and that if you are requesting final transcripts - they find their home.

Graduation Survey:

Name Pronunciation Submission Form

Congratulations, Class of 2024 you made it! We try our best to say each name correctly, but sometimes we need your help in order for us to pronounce your name at graduation. Please complete this form if you have a name (first, middle and/or last name) that we may need help saying correctly. Remember, graduation is crowded and fast-paced, and we are all nervous. So filling out this form will help everyone, and graduation will run more smoothly. Since the graduation list is not in alphabetical order by student, I need you to answer each question. This Google form will close on Wednesday, May 15th in order for names to be correct for graduation practice on May 20th. Congratulations again on graduation! Once a Tiger always a Tiger!!

The NCAA has an upcoming webinar for student-athletes interested in competing at the NCAA level. Click here to register for the one-hour presentation on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. This presentation is focused on the information college-bound student-athletes and their families need to understand about the Eligibility Center’s initial-eligibility standards.

Class of 2024 students and families!! This is the communication you have been waiting for!! Graduation tickets are now available through the PHSC box office online. The student ID# is the code families/students will use to claim their tickets.

Important Reminders:

1. EACH Graduate will receive 8 tickets to the event.

2. Tickets are FREE!!

3. Please claim all 8 tickets in one sitting when you login to the ticket site. The student code is ONLY good for one visit to the site. Please be mindful that the system will also time you out if you do not complete the transaction in a timely manner. This will make the code invalid moving forward. If you have difficulty with claiming your tickets, please reach out to the main office.

4. NEVER pay someone else for tickets or get extra tickets from other people. PLSD is not responsible for duplicate tickets to the event. All tickets will be scanned at the event and there have been incidents at past graduations where guests tried to use a shared ticket that ended up being a duplicate and they were not permitted into the event.

5. Graduation will start promptly at Noon on May 25. Guests should plan to arrive prior to the event as no guests will be permitted into the ceremony once it begins. Doors to the event will open at 11 a.m.

We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!!

Mark your calendars for May 11 as Central will host the 2024 Prom at they Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom. Tickets will be $60 apiece and purchasing information will be available starting April 29. The theme is Starry Night.

Central students will have the opportunity enjoy a fun and safe After Prom at Rule 3 starting at 11 p.m. on May 11. Central's SADD Club is planning the event with the help of Central's PTSO. Tickets will be on sale starting April 29. Students who attended last year's After Prom had a great time!!

PHSC's Tiger Tech Team A returned from the Robotics World Competition in Dallas, TX, this past week and brought home the Create Award. This team is the first team in school history to win an award at the World Competition. Congratulations to their advisor, Dona Kiner, who is completing her first year in the role. Tiger Tech Team A is comprised of Austin Robinson, Samer Idris, Madelyn Wurzel, Coleman Donahue, and Logan Mueller!!

Central Theatre is proud to announce that the program has been nominated for 3 CAPA Marquee Awards. The nominations include best lead actor, Preston Hudson for his role as SpongeBob and Jackson Dilts for his role as Squidward. Mr. Martin received his first nomination for best direction for his work in Spongebob as well. This would not have been possible without the help of Assistant Director Ashley Shelton and Music Director Jacob Miller, along with the support of our incredible admin team, and of course our brilliant cast and crew!!

https://pickeringtononline.com/central-north-receive-capa-marquee-nominations/

PHSC School Counselor Weekly Update 4/15/24

Seeing your School Counselor

Students may request an appointment to see their school counselor, using the same form linked above, for a variety of reasons including:

•Struggling academically, socially or emotionally

•Problem-solving

•Career and College Counseling

•Conflict resolution

•Any general concerns

Mrs. Dashner (A-Co)

Ms. Perez (Cr-Ha)

Miss Hoffman (He-Me)

Mr. Peirano (Mi-Sh)

Mrs Mattox (Si-Z)

FAFSA UPDATE FOR SENIORS GETTING READY TO GRADUATE!!!

As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to remind our Seniors that the FAFSA has been delayed to open until sometime this month. A specific date has still not been provided but the Federal Government has a deadline of opening the FAFSA by December 31, 2023.

Typically in the past, the FAFSA opened up on October 1st during a student's Senior year but that has been delayed so changes to the FAFSA can be completed to match current legal requirements.

As a result of this update, there are some significant changes to the FAFSA application and some new requirements to complete it. Please check this link out from Kent State University to review additional information about national FAFSA changes. These changes are not unique to Kent State and will be required for any family completing the FAFSA.

You can view our Senior HUB. Here you will find answers to many of our FAQs.

Here is a Senior year timeline that we’ve put together for our Seniors and their parents. We will be scheduling time to meet with all Seniors during the month of September to go over the following information.

• College Applications
• Career Planning
• Scholarship Applications
• Financial Aid process
• Transcript Request process

Juniors

Attention Juniors and Seniors! Let’s Taco Bout College and Careers!

Meet college admissions representatives and learn about different college options.

College Admissions Representatives will be coming in for visits on Tuesday’s this school year.

To register to attend a college visit Log in to Naviance (in Classlink).

Once logged in → Colleges → College Visits (under Research Colleges) → Register for a visit(s)

Upcoming College Visits

Bowling Green State University (2nd visit for this year!)

Seniors and Juniors

Meet college admissions representatives and learn about different college options.

College Admissions Representatives will be coming in for visits on Tuesday’s this school year.

To register to attend a college visit Log in to Naviance (in Classlink).

Once logged in → Colleges → College Visits (under Research Colleges) → Register for a visit(s)

No Colleges at this time.

School-Based Health Clinic

Pediatric Associates has an office located at Tussing Elementary that is available to all PLSD students and the community of Pickerington. The clinic offers the following services: helping with sore throat, headaches, earache, bad cough, strep test, immunizations, blood work, physicals, well check-ups, sports physicals, medication, asthma, etc.

The clinic is open on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 - 3:30 and closed from 1:00 - 2:00 for lunch. Walk-ins are welcome or to schedule an appointment call 614-864-3222.

AP Students & Families

We have now passed the November 1 exam registration deadline. Please reach out to Ms. Hoffman if you did not make elections for your AP exams. A $40 late cancellation or registration fee may apply. To see the Initial AP Communication click here. These updates are being sent directly to AP students and their guardians via email.

Career Center Students

Mr. Peirano and Ms. Hoffman are the counselors who work with Eastland and Fairfield Career Centers, respectively. We will make in-person visits to each career center on a regular basis to keep you connected with Central events and happenings. We will also send weekly homeschool updates via your EFCTS email and Remind101 texts. Please use the information below to join our Remind texts as a parent or student:

Eastland: Text @h7fagae to 81010

Fairfield: Text @ebaaad to 81010

Satellite: Text @a9kc8hd to 81010

Attention, high school seniors! Exciting opportunities are knocking on your door! Numerous companies are actively seeking talented graduates like you to apply. From high paying apprenticeship positions to valuable on-the-job training opportunities, as well as information to help you decide on your college major, there are many options! Here are a few:

Columbus Sheet Metal Union-hiring apprentices

Claypool Electric-hiring apprentices

Carmen Orthodontics-training those who would like to become Dental Assistants

Violet Springs-Training and hiring STNA (nursing assistants)

TP Mechanical-hiring Construction Apprentices

Singleton Construction-Hiring general laborer/Carpenter apprentices

Atlas Butler-Hiring HVAC and Plumbing Apprentices

THK Manufacturing-Hiring manufacturing trainees

If you need help, Mrs. Brunner will help guide you every step of the way. Whether you need help crafting a great cover letter or polishing your resume, she's your go-to resource. Plus, all the relevant company websites are posted on our career readiness Google Classroom, making it easy for you to explore and apply for these amazing opportunities.

Don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Brunner with any questions or concerns. Your journey to success starts now!"

Mrs. Brunner will also be posting information throughout the summer on Instagram. Follow her at picktown_career_navigator

Click here to access the membership form. There is a $15 membership fee to join the organization.

After Prom 2024 will be at Rule 3 Pickerington from 11pm-2am on May 11. This event gives students an alternative event to attend on Prom Night. We have lots of fun activities for students. Including a gift card and prizes raffle. Please consider donating a gift card or cash amount to the raffle. Click on the Sign-up Genius link to show your intent. Sign-Up Genius After Prom 2024

We couldn't do this fun activity without you!! Thank you so very much!!

All donations must be at school by Friday May 10, mark envelope with attention: April Fulton :After Prom, Any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Make checks Payable to: PHSC PTO with AFTER-PROM on the memo line

We appreciate your support of this AMAZING event!!

Senior Abigail FIler was honored recently by having her Mission 18 patch design chosen to represent the next student spaceflight mission by NASA. The student spaceflight takes student experiments into space to gather important data for scientific discoveries. Our students are truly out of this world!!

Athletic Department:

Lisa Morelli - Athletic Director (lisa_morelli@plsd.us)

Evan Doughty - Assistant Athletic Director (evan_doughty@plsd.us)

Mary Jo Carlisle - Athletic Secretary (maryjo_carlisle@plsd.us)

Office Number - (614) 548-1827

Tigers in Action

2023-2024

Purchase Students Tiger Pass for $53.00

This pass allows you to attend ALL home games, ALL sports, ALL year

PHSC and RSJH

2023 - 2024 PHSC YEARLY PASSES(adults)

Pickerington High School Central for $103.00

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Page/126

Get the latest Tiger Teams information visit our new

PHSC Athletic Website

All Teams, ALL Seasons

https://pickeringtoncentral.bigteams.com/

• Final Forms for Parent/Athlete Registration

https://pickerington-oh.finalforms.com/students

• NFHS Live Streaming Link for all Home Events

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/

TIGER ATHLETICS

LISA MORELLI

PHSC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

All fees and fines must be paid in order or students to participate in the graduation ceremony on May 25. The last day to pay by check is April 26. After April 26, fees can be paid with cash or card up until the week of graduation. Please review your student fee account to ensure that you have a 0 balance. Students who have a financial hardship should inquire about payment options in the main office.

Click here for the Class of 2024 Senior Event calendar. Please regularly check this calendar as it will be updated throughout the spring.

Herff Jones is still taking orders for Cap and Gowns. All orders placed now will be shipped directly to the graduate's home address. Additional charges will be assessed for shipping. Order now to avoid the last minute rush.

As summer approaches and students enjoy their well-deserved break, we want to partner with you in ensuring their continued online safety. District-issued devices have monitoring software in place to help safeguard students from harmful content. While this monitoring software remains active throughout the summer, school staff will not be available to check student activity during this time.

Here's How We Can Work Together:

• Increased Parental Supervision: Just like with any personally-owned device, we encourage you to closely monitor your child's activity on their school device throughout the summer. Engage in open conversations about responsible online behavior and safe browsing habits.

• Content Filtering Remains Active: School-issued devices have filters in place to block inappropriate content, helping to create a safer online environment for students. These filters play a vital role, but it's important to remember that no filtering system is foolproof.

Additional Resources:

We have compiled a list of helpful resources to empower you in supporting your child's digital wellbeing:

• PLSD Tech Town Halls: Dive into our insightful technology town hall meetings on the PLSD Communications YouTube Channel YouTube: plsdcommunications. Gain valuable tips and strategies for promoting safe online habits for your child.

• Common Sense Media: Explore the extensive resources on Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/). This website offers a wealth of age-appropriate content guides and practical advice tailored to your child's specific grade level.

Students in the Class of 2025 are required to get a Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine or complete a waiver form in order to attend school in August. Feel free to contact the clinic if you have questions or need a waiver form.

Administrators: Tom Lanier, Principal

• A-D - Carly Wells, Assistant Principal

• E-K - Tom Lombardi, Assistant Principal

• L-Ri - Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal

• Ro-Z - LaToya DeJesus, Assistant Principal

Counselors:

• A-Co - Jennifer Dashner

• Cr-Ha - Maria Perez

• He-Me - Ashlee Hoffman

• Mi-Sh - Chris Peirano

• Si-Z - Marieca Mattox

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Click below if you have a question for your Counselor:

Dashner - Students with Last Names A ~ Co

Perez - Students with Last Names Cr ~ Ha

Hoffman - Students with Last Names He ~ Me

Peirano - Students with Last Names Mi ~ Sh

Mattox - Students with Last Names Si ~ Z

Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way

Pickerington, Ohio 43147

614-548-1800

https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/