PCMS Weekly Update

Today marks the end of the 1st Quarter of school already! How crazy is that!?! Progress Reports will be emailed home next Friday, so be on the lookout for those in your inbox. Today, our 8th graders visited the Northland Career Center (NCC) to see the great programs and career opportunities that they will have access to during their high school years. Don’t forget that Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. Below is information on how to sign up for conferences as they are all by appointment (both in-person or virtual).

Have a beautiful fall-ish weekend and GO PIRATES!!

Score of the Lost & Found: 54 after Week 9 !! The colder weather definitely impacted our Lost & Found...more hoodies have made it on the rack.

The CharacterDare is a heart workout, inviting students and adults to practice kindness, patience, and respect with themselves and others. These school-wide challenges encourage staff and students to put character into action, fostering personal growth and positively impacting school culture.

This Week's CharacterDare is: Break Bread (see below).

We invite families to join us in these challenges and look forward to the positive impact they will have on everyone.

All of our Pirates were in action this week! Here’s a quick recap of their week.

Football: On Tuesday, the C team played their final game against Liberty North and won 19-0. Jacek Kwiatkowski threw a touchdown to Bo Wilkens, and Rowdy Hawk had two rushing touchdowns. Langston Wilson added an extra point kick. The defense played great and got a third shutout game of the season.

On Thursday, the A Team traveled to play New Mark Middle School and won a thriller 26-20. Early in the game Phin McMain had an interception returned for a touchdown. Later, Cade Fowler had a rushing touchdown, two extra point conversions, and threw a late game, go-ahead touchdown to Owen Yates. Maclin Bolling made an extra point, and also a three point field goal. Late in the game the defense made huge plays to seal the victory.

The B team followed, and the defense held New Mark scoreless for their fourth shutout performance of the season, winning 18-0. Landon Stewart threw a touchdown to Graysen Smith, and also added a rushing score. Damien Justice sealed the game with a late rushing touchdown of his own.

In total the teams were 14-3. The coaches are extremely proud of the attitude and effort from all players. The season is now concluded!

Volleyball: A & B teams won both their games on Monday against Heritage Middle School and also won on Wednesday in their scrimmage against Platte Purchase Middle School. C team won on Wednesday against the Tigers and ended their season UNDEFEATED! Way to go girls!

It’s almost that time of the year for our Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. This year they will be on Wednesday, October 23 from 3:30-7:30 pm and Thursday, October 31 from 7:30 am-3 pm. You will have the option to schedule a virtual or in-person conference - all conferences will be scheduled in 10-15 minute sessions so please do not plan on stopping by for an unscheduled conference as all times will likely be taken. Please sign up with the teachers you would like to meet with by clicking below. If you have any questions regarding conference sign-ups, please contact your child’s teacher(s) or call our office.

It's time for Parent/Teacher Conferences and your PCMS PTO is organizing snacks for the teachers and staff! If you are able to donate, please sign up for a slot below and send in your items to the office on Monday October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th.

Tryouts for the PCMS Archery Team are quickly approaching, and we are ready to get our season started! If you would like to try out for a spot on our nationally ranked team, please sign up for a time slot by clicking on the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10C0E44AEAA22A0FDC16-52029122-pcms&useFullSite=true#/

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Matt Davis @ matt.davis36@yahoo.com.

Tryouts for Winter Sports are coming up shortly. Click BELOW for information on MS Basketball and

Wrestling.

At PCMS, we have a long-standing tradition of welcoming our extended Pirate families to enjoy breakfast with their middle school students. We are happy to announce we will be again hosting our 8th Grade Pastries with Pirates breakfast on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 a.m. 7th-grade students are encouraged to invite special family member(s) to join them. This could be grandparents, mom, dad, aunt, uncle, or any other significant person in the student's life. We’re looking forward to seeing you on the 30th!

We are excited to launch our 2nd Quarter PACE (Pirate After Class Events) Program offerings. Here are the details for 2nd Quarter:

Starts on November 5th for the 6 week session.

Spots are filled on a first come first serve basis!

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm-4 pm.

Activities offered 2nd Quarter will be Art Club, Board/Digital Games, Junior Golfers, Mindfulness/Crafts and Sign Language.

Tyler Crawford is our PACE Coordinator and can answer any questions you may have about the program. Please review the PACE Slideshow for additional details about our 2nd quarter offerings. To sign your student up for PACE, click on the form below. Students can sign up for one activity per day. If you need to make any changes, please contact Tyler (crawfort@platteco.k12.mo.us).

This year, 6th and 7th graders from Platte Purchase Middle School and Platte City Middle School will be participating in a Career Fair on Friday, March 14, 2025. The event will take place at Platte Purchase Middle School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

We would love to partner with parents from both schools to make this a successful and enriching experience for our students. If you’re interested in participating, please complete the 2025 Career Fair Presenter Sign-Up Form.

For any questions about the Career Fair, feel free to reach out to Amanda Griffin, counselor at Platte Purchase Middle School, or Kim Schank, counselor at Platte City Middle School.

Picture retakes are scheduled for November 15th. If students have already had their Fall Picture taken, please bring your original picture packages back to get a retake replacement. Any student who did not get their picture taken on the original picture day can order with cash or check on or before picture day in the office using the form below. All checks MUST be made out to Reed Portrait Group. Orders may also be placed with a credit card by calling RPG @ 816-436-5550.

The 10th annual Yuletide Market is scheduled for 9am to 3pm on Saturday, November 9 at Platte City Middle School to benefit the PCHS Music Parents Association. The Yuletide Market features local crafters, artisans, and direct sales consultants.

Oct 19

• A Team Volleyball End of Season Tournament @ Bernard Campbell Middle School, bus leaves at 6:50 am
  
• B Team Volleyball End of Season Tournament @ Belton Middle School, bus leaves at 7 am
  

Oct 23

• Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30 pm - 7 pm
  

Oct 25

• FCA Meeting, 7:10 am

Oct 28

• 7/8 Boys First Basketball Practice/Tryouts, 3 pm
  
• 7/8 Girls First Basketball Practice/Tryouts, 3 pm
  
• 7/8 First Winter Cheer Practice, 3 pm
  
• 7/8 First Wrestling Practice, 3:15 pm
  

Oct 30

• 8th Grade Pastries with Pirates, 7 am
  

Oct 31

• No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences

• No School

Pirates R.O.C.K. (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.

October's #PiratesRock trait is Responsibility: being accountable for your actions without blame.

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Website: http://www.pcms.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Location: 900 Pirate Drive, Platte City, MO, 64079
Phone: (816)858-2036
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