PCHS Pirate News

March 22, 2024

Pirate Families,

As we approach Spring Break, I wanted to send a quick message. The remainder of the school year promises to be filled with wonderful opportunities for our students, staff, and parents alike. We encourage you to review the calendar and join us in celebrating the exciting events and achievements happening at our school.

While there may be a lot of excitement, please remember that our primary goal is to ensure a safe and caring environment for all students. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your partnership is invaluable to us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work together in supporting your students.

As you enjoy the break, I hope you find some time to relax and recharge with your families. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your students and you.

Thank you,

- Mr. Kiel Giese

Principal, Platte County High School

Mar. 25-29: NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

Apr. 1-5: MSHSAA Large Group Music Festival, @ PCHS

Apr. 2: Municipal Voting Day

Apr. 3: Grad. Announcements/Cap & Gown Delivery, 7:00 am

Apr. 4: Flavor Fest Event, 9:00 am-11:00 am, Cafeteria

Apr 4: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs

Apr. 5: Arrive Alive event

Apr. 6: Junior/Senior Prom & After Prom

Apr. 10: ACT Bootcamp, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Paxton

Apr. 10: Spring Athletic Signing. 6:00 pm, Fieldhouse

Apr. 11: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs

Apr. 15: No School, Professional Learning Day

Apr. 16: Senior Class Meeting, 11:00 am, Wilson auditorium

Apr. 19: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs

Apr. 25: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs

Apr. 26: Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration, 5-7pm, Barry-Platte Park

Click here to view the full calendar on our website.

The Board of Education voted in December 2023 to place this question on the April 2024 ballot to address the priority of attracting and retaining high quality staff. This zero-tax-levy-increase Proposition C waiver and levy transfer, will appear on the April 2, 2024 ballot and will require a simple majority (50 percent + 1) to pass.

Visit our April 2024 Prop C Waiver/Levy Transfer pages to learn more.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

● All Grade Levels will rotate through and spend an hour with local responders and resource organizations operating booths related to their expertise in an effort to provide interactive educational opportunities to students. This will take place in the front parking lot of Platte County High School and inside the North Gym.

● Junior and Senior Classes Only will participate in an hour-long mock crash scene in partnership with Central Platte Fire that is designed to remind students of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. Crash site will be in the grassy area in front of

Northland Career Center.

More information on ARRIVE ALIVE.

Schedule for the day:

You may have heard about the solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024, visible across North America. While we are not in the path of totality, we'll have about 88% coverage in our area, with eclipse phenomena from approximately 1-3pm and peaking just before 2pm. Science teachers and other staff members in each of our buildings are organizing lessons and activities around the event and all students will receive specialized solar filter eclipse glasses and will have the opportunity to view the eclipse.

Click here for additional information about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Students arriving late to school, no matter the time, must check in at the welcome center and get a pass.

Students leaving early must checkout at the welcome center and CANNOT LEAVE IF WE DO NOT HAVE PARENT PERMISSION. If they are going to an appointment and check out early, they need a dr. note to turn in at the welcome center when they check back in.

Parents, please call as early as you can so we can be sure your student is released on time.

Scholarships

Students - Check the local & regional scholarships page often to see what you can apply for.

This document will be added to periodically, so bookmark this page and keep checking!

Senior students planning to qualify for the A+ Scholarship need to check with Mrs. Hartland by email to make sure they are meeting all of the requirements set by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

•Send a baby picture and a current picture of your senior for the slideshow if you haven't already. (deadline is April 5) 💻📸

Send your 2 pictures to 👉🏼 2024pchssenior@gmail.com

**UPDATE: The 2nd Cap/Gown Delivery day is now April 3rd BEFORE school and not on April 12th.

*Mar 21: Grad Announcements & Cap/Gown Delivery Day, lunchroom, 11:00-1:00

*April 3: Additional Delivery Day (Caps/gowns...) BEFORE school, 7:00-7:45 am

April 6: Prom and After Prom

April 10: Spring Athletic Signing Ceremony, 6pm, Fieldhouse

April 16: Senior Class Meeting, 11am, Wilson Auditorium

SAVE the DATE - Scholarship and Awards Ceremony

May 10th, 9 am PCHS Wilson Auditorium

Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.

• Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
• Siegrist Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
• PCHS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12 grade students

**Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.

With our inclement weather days in January, and no school on February 14 to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, our make up day plans to date are as follows:

• January 9 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Thursday, May 23
• January 10 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Friday, May 24
• January 16, 19, and 23 Virtual Learning Days - Will not need to be made up
• February 14 No School Day - Because our attendance hours exceed the necessary hours set forth by the state, the Board has approved not making this day up

The Mobile Food Distribution is made possible through Harvesters.

It will be on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm.

Location - Platte County Health Department

Following a comprehensive review of our loaner Chromebook processes spanning the last year and a half, several adjustments will be implemented starting this semester. The rationale behind these changes is outlined below:

LOANER CHROMEBOOK REVISED POLICY 23-24

Pirate Academy Tutoring is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 in Paxton LG1. Come for a place to work or get help. Activity Bus is available at 5:10 and has a limited route.

https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/departments/transportation/activity_bus_information

School Messenger is our automated phone calling and text notification system. We use this system to notify parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, school cancellations, or just important school announcements.

If you aren't receiving the District's text reminders and notifications and would like to opt in to receive these, simply text "YES" to 67587. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Parent/Student Handbook 2023-24

• Click HERE to see how our Athletics/Activities performed this week.
• Click HERE to see our Athletics/Activities Calendar.
• Click HERE to visit our online Pirate Store.

Safety is one of our district’s top priorities, and to help safeguard our school community, our District uses Safe Schools Alert, a tip reporting service by Vector Solutions, that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration.

You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through this online reporting system. On the homepage of the District website (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com) and on each school building's homepage there is a Safe Schools quicklink which links to the reporting tool. Every tip Vector Solutions receives about our District is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer. Together, we can make our District a safer place to learn.

Please consider joining PTSA!

Thank you

PCHS PTSA Membership Form

With Spring Sports coming up we have lots of opportunities to help throughout the week and even a few Saturdays. We know everyone is extremely busy with work and families so we really do appreciate any time you can dedicate to help! If everyone chips in then we can make sure we have the concessions stands open for all of our home events! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Personal emails are below or you can respond to this email directly.

The Board of the Platte County High School Booster Club

President: Krista Wimberly kwimberly12@gmail.com

Vice President: Kim Macias-Lewis kimmacias@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Kate Harmon and Robin Herron harmons42@yahoo.com and herronr@platteco.k12.mo.us

Secretary: Jennifer McClure mcclurej@platteco.k12.mo.us

References:

Website: http://www.pchsboosterclub.com/ (Links to everything there!)

Twitter: @PirateBoosterPC

Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4

Email: pcpirateboosterclub@gmail.com

Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.

March's #PiratesROCK trait is Integrity: having a sincere honest nature