Our students have an extra day off this weekend with President's Day and it coincides perfectly with our registration process for the 2025-26 school year. Please click here for access to our High School Information Night presentations and a link to the Program of Studies. We took the final 3 days of the past week to walk students through the registration process and encouraged them to explore their class choices thoroughly in the Program of Studies as they decide their path moving forward. All student course selections should be entered into Infinite Campus My Plan by the end of the school day on Tuesday, February 18. We will give students another extended 2nd period on that day to make sure they complete their entries. Counselors will then conduct 1:1 course registration meetings with all students in grades 9-11 through their Social Studies teachers. Counselors will also make appointments to meet with students in their alphabet who do not have a Social Studies course.

We appreciate your help in helping your student through this very important process.

Tiger Up,

Mr. Lanier

Feb. 17: No School, President's Day

Feb. 18: 3:30-7 p.m.: Night 2 of 2nd semester P/T conferences

Feb. 19 and 20: Black History Month in-school shows (ticketed event).

Feb. 19-Mar. 14: Counselor 1:1 student registration meetings through social studies classes.

Feb. 22 and Mar. 1: ACT Prep Opportunity at PHSC (see flyer below for registration information).

Mar. 5: ACT Testing for Class of 2026...All other students learn from home that day.

Mar. 7: End of the 3rd grading period.

We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s Annual Black History Month Production, entitled "WSU School Daze"!

This year’s production highlights the rich history and significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through dynamic performances, we’ll explore the pivotal role HBCUs have played in shaping Black excellence, education, and culture.

There is still time to purchase your ticket to tonight's show...you will be blown away by the incredible talent on display in this production!!

Show Dates & Details:
February 15, 2024 | 7:00 PM

Tickets:
Cost: $10 per ticket

Available at the PHSC Box Office starting the week of 2/10:

• February 19th starting 1st period: Freshman/Junior Performance
• February 20th starting 1st period: Sophomore/Senior Performance

This is a performance you won’t want to miss! Join us as we honor Black history, celebrate HBCUs, and inspire our students through an engaging and impactful experience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The ACT test will be given to all JUNIORS on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. There will be NO SCHOOL for all Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors on March 5. Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors will be required to complete work at home on March 5 and turn it into their teachers when they return to school. JUNIORS should report to school as usual on March 5th and arrive at their testing location by 7:55am.

Attention students and families of the Class of 2026, Ohio law requires all seniors to receive two doses of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine before being allowed to attend school next fall. Now is the time to take care of this important requirement in order to avoid an interruption to the student's educational experience when they return in August of 2025. Please see the letters below for more details and who to contact if you have a question about this requirement.

A representative from the United State Postal Service will present on Post Office Careers on Friday 2/21.

2nd period at North in the Lecture Hall

4th period at Central in room 402

The United States Postal Service is the second largest employer in the United States. They offer their team variety, training, and ways to move up. They have specific programs for recent grads and skills matching for applicants with military experience.

From mail carriers to corporate management, They all work together to provide efficient, affordable service to the American public. USPS is an excellent workplace for self-motivated individuals who enjoy independence and measurable goals with the added satisfaction of serving our communities.

Benefits

Great benefits include more than good pay. USPS has competitive salaries and premium benefits.

• Multiple health and life insurance choices
• Retirement and thrift savings plans
• Vacation time and sick leave
• Qualifying education assistance

United State Post Office Career Information

The PHSC Counseling team recently took part in a professional learning experience about the trades. They learned about apprenticeships and how students can access a high paying career without incurring college debt. They were blown away by what they learned and are excited to share their knowledge with our Tigers!!

The Senior Corner of the newsletter contains all of the important information for our students in the Class of 2025. Be sure to check it out every week to make sure you don't miss the fun.

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 - 1825

Welcome to another exciting year of Tiger Athletics. We look forward to seeing students, parents, and community members come out to support our Tigers this year. Due to the passing of House Bill 147, we have new ticket prices this year to attend our home athletic events. These ticket prices are the same for online and cash sales at the gate.

All Varsity level athletic events are $10 for adults and $8 for students.

All lower level athletic events (JV,freshman, and junior high) are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

To help offset the cost of attending home Pickerington Central/Ridgeview athletic contests we offer year long passes. These passes are good for ALL home contests, ALL sports, ALL year. The costs are below:

Adult - $103 + fees

Student - $53 + fees

We also offer a free senior citizen pass for residents of Pickerington who are at least 62 years of age or older. Contact the athletic department to obtain this pass.

We also offer reserved seats for all home varsity football contests ($60 for 6 home games).

Pickerington Central/Ridgeview Ticket Box Office

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

To get the latest information or schedules for any of our Tiger Teams visit our new athletic website

https://pickeringtoncentral.bigteams.com/

Final Forms for parent/athlete registration

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

NFHS Live Streaming Link for all Home Events

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/

The Pickerington Central Athletic Department takes pride in hosting all of all home athletic contests. We strive to create a positive environment for all athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators. When attending our athletic contests please remember to ACT with dignity, SPEAK with courtesy, and PLAY with pride.

Any girls interested in playing softball this spring the tryouts are February 17th and February 18th from 5pm-7pm in the field house. Please visit the Athletic Office if you have questions.

2014 Central grad, Jae'Sean Tate came home this past Friday to visit Central and to make a very generous donation to the Tiger basketball program. The $20,000 donation will go to support the program's efforts to provide a high quality athletic experience for our Tigers moving forward. Tate played on the 2012 State Championship team and went on to star at The Ohio State University after he graduated from Central in 2014. He currently plays for the up and coming Houston Rockets. Central is truly a special place with very special people...we need to count our blessings.

From L-R: Teacher Brittany Bryan, Kate Seaver, Amaya Murphy, Karley Skidmore, Jacynda Ware, Olivia Wennerstrom and Braeden Neff

Central's Teen Eco Summit team presented their grant winning proposal to eliminate food waste at Central to the PLSD Board of Education at the February 10 meeting. This team of incredible students has implemented the Share Table at Central to allow students to donate unopened packaged food instead of throwing it away. The donated food is then given the Pickerington Food Pantry. The team is also exploring ways to implement bio degradable food trays and utensils along with composting to further improve Central's impact on the local environment.

Administrators: Tom Lanier, Principal

• A-D - Carly Wells, Assistant Principal

• E-K - Lazaro Fuentes, Assistant Principal

• L-Ri - Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal

• Ro-Z - Joseph Cooper, Assistant Principal

Counselors: Please note that the Counselor Alpha has been adjusted. Click on the counselor name to schedule an appointment with the counselor.

• A-Co - Jennifer Dashner

• Cr-Ho - Maria Perez

• Hu-Moon - Ashlee Hoffman

• Moore-Sh - Chris Peirano

• Si-Z - Marieca Mattox

Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way

Pickerington, Ohio 43147

614-548-1800

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