Park Hill HS Parent Newsletter

Regular School Hours: 8:10 AM - 3:18 PM

Website: https://phhs.parkhill.k12.mo.us/

Location: 7701 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA

Phone: 816-359-4110

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/High-School/Park-Hill-High-School-113591368674760/

Twitter: @WeAreParkhill

The ribbon cutting on the new softball field and the new art rooms are welcome additions at PHHS, more to come.

ATTENDANCE: 816-359-4111

Main Number: 816-359-4110

School Fax: 816-359-4119

Counseling Office: 816-359-4112

Health Room: 816-359-4114

Cafeteria: 816-359-4116

Our first enrichment is October 26th, and it is a program from MU called First Impact. The program teaches about the graduated driver's license and how to make good use of your permit driving time.

Click below to view for First Impact flyer.

First Impact Flyer's

Maple Woods will continue to accept Intent to Enroll forms and Accuplacer test scores until the end of the day, Tuesday, September 10th. After this deadline, they will accept forms and test scores through this Friday, September 13th, on a case-by-case basis. If your student missed the deadline and would still like to enroll, please encourage them to email Dr. Miller as soon as possible.

PHHS will be hosting the PSAT on Oct. 16th and 17th. For those who are interested in this opportunity, please use the link below to complete the information form.

Click the link below to fill out the sign-up form.

PSAT Form

The counselors will be hosting a Financial Aid/FAFSA “101” presentation for our parents on Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024, 5:00pm - 8:00pm. It is conveniently being offered during parent/teacher conferences in room 423 with two sessions:

#1 at 5:00pm

#2 at 6:30 pm

It is open to parents with students of all ages, but the information will be most relevant to parents with college-bound seniors. No sign up necessary!

We are thrilled to announce the return of Trojan Tutoring, starting next Tuesday! Students can sign up for sessions with Mrs. Jobe in Student Services.

In-Person Tutoring in the Media Center: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual Tutoring Via TEAMS: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

For your convenience, transportation will be provided at 5:00 pm for students who typically ride the bus.

We look forward to supporting our students in their academic success!

The PHHS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Building Council needs your input. Your input will help us decide what we need to work on to improve DEIB in our building. The PHHS DEIB Building Council consists of students, parents/guardians, and staff. Our mission is to address the needs of your building with regard to these areas.

The Park Hill School District goal is to build successful futures for Park Hill students of all backgrounds. The District DEIB Council created DEIB Drivers and Narrative Statements to drive the work that we focus on. Click here to access these Drivers and Narrative Statements.

PHHS was featured in a District Spotlight that featured our International Student Alliance student group. Take a look to see what the creation of this group has done to support the DEIB and Park Hill goal. Click here to see the Park Hill Spotlight Video.

For more in-depth information about the work that has been done by the District DEIB Council, visit this website: https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/test-page-cline/access-and-inclusion.

Please click the button below to take the survey. The survey asks what resonated with you after reading this information, how has the work done so far impacted your school, and what you want to see happening at your school. We appreciate your time to give us your feedback to help the PHHS DEIB Council moving forward.

Our A+ coordinator is Ellen Reys. Click the website link below for more information about the scholarship program, its benefits, and how your child can sign up.

A+ Program Website

Are you eager to navigate the roads confidently and safely? Our Driver Education class is here to equip you with essential driving knowledge and practical skills.

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You can register for this class or view other offerings by visiting our website https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ParkHillCommunityEducation or by calling 816-359-4060.

$30 fee must be paid online in Infinite Campus or at the bookkeeper's window before your student attends one of these parking pass pick-ups. For the fee to be added to their account, they need to have added their name to the list. Click link below to sign up.

Junior & Senior Parking

When:

• Tuesday, September 3 during lunch
• Wednesday, September 4 from 7:00 - 7:45 AM Lower Gym Lobby

• Thursday, September 5 during lunch

What to bring:

• Student's Driver's License
• Current Registration for the vehicle
• Current Proof of insurance for the vehicle

Parents/guardians and students can call the Technology Help Desk Monday-Friday during school hours: 816-359-5000 if they need assistance.

Below are video tutorials that were made by Dr. Fryatt. Even though he is no longer an assistant principal in our building, these are very helpful video tutorials to assist you with setting up your Parent Account for Schoology and Infinite Campus. Once you have access, you will be able to set up notifications for when your student turns in assignments on Schoology and to see when your child has missing assignments or to check their grades.

Parent Schoology Access Video Tutorial

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Video Tutorial

Below are the websites to login to the Parent Portals for Schoology and Infinite Campus.

Schoology Parent Log-in

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Log-in

Hello everyone and welcome back to all students and their families! We look forward to continuing to support Park Hill, our students, and faculty/staff. We aim to be a huge resource for the school and we welcome and seek your involvement and direction.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to join the PTA! Quick facts:

• You can attend our monthly meetings (held once a month on Tuesday at 6:00pm both in person and virtually).
• Some examples of the support we provide includes: Student Enrichment Programs, Scholarships, Staff Appreciation, Conference Meals, Silent Auction, After Prom and more.

1. ATTEND MEETINGS: 2024/2025 PTA Meeting Dates

• In the room behind the Trojan statue and virtually via this link
• 9/24/24, 6:00pm
• 10/22/24, 6:00pm
• 11/19/24, 6:00pm
• 1/28/25, 6:00pm
• 2/25/25, 6:00pm
• 3/18/25, 6:00pm
• 4/22/25, 6:00pm
• May meeting, TBD

2. JOIN THE PTA!

• Please click on the link below:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-2025-park-hill-high-school-ptsa-membership-46872/items?cart

3. DONATE!

• Your donation will help purchase food and supplies for conference meals for the Park Hill faculty and staff during the 2024/2025 school year.
• Please click on the link below:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/staff-meals-2024-2025-school-year-copy-3675/items?cart

Thank you for your time and attention. We hope to see you soon!

PTA Executive Board- Lea, Staci, Nordia and Maria

Below are the patterns for drop-off and pick-up at PHHS. In the morning, the front doors will lock at 7:50 AM. Students will need to be dropped off at the entrance on the east side of the building at the gate entrance marked in the picture. There is also a lower gym pattern available for drop-off and pick-up.

Parents/guardians are required to contact the attendance office to report student absences before 8:20AM.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE DIRECTLY AT 816-359-4111.

For your convenience, the answering machine will be in operation 24/7. There are many occasions when the attendance office experiences a high volume of calls. If you reach our answering machine, please do not hang up and call back. Leaving a message will keep your place in line and will allow us to assist you more quickly. Please provide the following information when leaving a message.

• Your name and relationship to the student
• Student's name and spelling of last name
• Grade of student
• Reason for absence
• Date of absence

When requesting an EARLY RELEASE, please call as early as possible in the morning. If you are unable to call in the morning, we ask that a minimum of 30 minutes is allowed for ample time to facilitate the dismissal of your student.

The PHHS policy for food being brought in from outside the school is as follows.

• If a student forgets their lunch from home and a parent brings in a lunch from home the parent should text the student to instruct them to pick up their lunch at the front security desk on their way to lunch. The student will eat the lunch during their regular scheduled lunch time.

• If a student is brought fast food from an outside business the parent should text the student to notify them their food is at the front security desk. The student must eat the outside lunch during their regular scheduled lunch time on the bench in the entrance foyer area. Fast food in classrooms distracts from learning and fast food in the cafeteria is prejudicial to good order and disruptive.

• If a student is brought fast food from an outside business and the parent wishes to eat lunch with their student the parent should text the student and tell them their food has arrived and that, during their regular scheduled lunch shift, the parent and student will eat together on the bench in the entrance foyer area.

• Door Dash, Uber Eats and similar deliveries are prohibited at PHHS. If a student orders food from one of these services, the food will be kept in the office and the student may pick it up at the end of the school day.

We are still in need of donations for the PBIS store. Thank you so much to those that have donated so far! The PBIS store will be set up for students to start using their points to purchase items after the Labor Day weekend. There will be information coming soon to help you see your child's PBIS account, but in the meantime, you can ask them to pull up their account on their laptop.

Below is some information and video about what PBIS that was shared previously in case you missed it:

Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is being implemented at Park Hill High School. Our building expectations are that Park Hill High School students will be Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient (see matrix below). The video below gives you a more in depth look of what this will look and sound like at PHHS.

We are looking for donations from the community to stock our PBIS store with what students stated they wanted to spend their points on. At the end of last year the students took a survey to let us know what they would like. The items we are asking for that students requested are snacks, drinks, school supplies, and giftcards/gift certificates. The video gives more detail about the survey given to gain this information.

Don’t miss out on the memories! Order your yearbook on yearbookforever.com. Prices increase on January 1, so order today!

HOW TO ORDER A YEARBOOK:

• Go to http://yearbookforever.com.
• Type in Park Hill High School (with spaces!)
• Click ‘Buy a yearbook’ and follow the prompts.
• Optional: Customize with iTags, Icons, and Year in Review packages!
• Order your yearbook by December 31 to secure the lowest pricing!
• Last date to purchase a yearbook online: March 31, 2025

HOW TO ORDER A SENIOR SALUTE:

• Go to http://yearbookforever.com.
• Type in Park Hill High School (with spaces!)
• Scroll down and click ‘Senior Ads’
• Select your size (full page to 1/8 page options)
• Submit photos and a message for your student
• Let the Yearbook staff do the rest!
• Order your senior ad by November 22 for the lowest pricing!
• The last date to purchase a Senior Ad: November 29, 2024

If you have questions, contact Jessica Tiller at TillerJ@parkhill.k12.mo.us .

Parents of seniors, create a lasting tribute to your student with a senior salute. Submit a message and photos online and let the yearbook staff design your spread!

Families who think they qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program will need to apply. This is a program you must reapply for each school year. If your child is eligible for free or reduced meal benefits, you can also receive additional benefits at Park Hill High School such as fee waivers, activity passes, free screenings and more.

You can complete this application online through http://SchoolCafe.com or you can fill out a paper copy. You can pick up a paper copy of the application from your student's counselor and turn it in to the front office.

Click here to learn how to check your eligibility and how to apply.

Parents can purchase additional insurance protection for accidents that may occur during school classes and while students are away from school, at home, during weekends and vacation periods, including the summer months. For information regarding this optional coverage, visit www.kidguardinsurance.com for additional benefit and on-line enrollment information.

Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students. Each month, we recognize a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support staff member.

You can nominate an employee for this award by clicking here.

What is Coffee Talk?

Join Dr. Kincheloe for a discussion about all things Park Hill. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions about our school philosophy, how class sections are formed, technology, safety and security, testing, community connections, or whatever is on your mind. Drop by and share your thoughts and concerns.

8:30am – 9:30am

PHHS Front Conference Room

2024-2025 Dates

October 2

November 6

December 4

January 8

February 5

March 5

April 2

May 7

For questions or to RSVP, please contact Danette Melott at melottda@parkhill.k12.mo.us .

Breakfast

$1.95 (regular)

$2.10 (premium)

Lunch

$3.25 (regular)

$3.65 (premium)

Beverages

$0.70 Milk

$0.40 Juice

Adult Breakfast $2.00

Adult Lunch $4.00 (without drink)

Meal Payment Options

If your student plans to purchase breakfast or lunch, please make sure money is in your child's account. You can make payments at your school (with cash or check) or online through http://SchoolCafe.com. If a parent needs assistance or their student's ID number to set up an online account, they can contact the Nutrition Services office at 816-359-4090 or your student's cafeteria manager please contact Lexi DeDonder at dedonderl@parkhill.k12.mo.us or 816-359-4116.

Click below if you have questions that you would like answered in the next edition of the PHHS Parent Newsletter and/or if you have any constructive feedback about the PHHS Parent Newsletter. We want to make sure we are meeting the information needs of everyone.

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