As you know I enjoy a good Simon Sinek video from time to time and I found this one to share with you this week. In it he talks about the importance of focusing on the path instead of the obstacles. Invariably, you will be drawn toward the thing on which you are focused. When we work with our students it is so important to get them to focus on the path to success rather than the obstacles that make success difficult. If we fixate on the obstacles that is ALL we will be able to see. If we fixate on the success path THEN SUCCESS is inevitable!! It takes hard work and dedication but success is always possible when we work together and make it happen!! SO, once the interim grades are posted let's sit down with our students and talk about the factors that will lead to success.

Let's have a great week of learning.

Tiger Up,

Mr. Lanier

Nov. 20: * Digital Citizenship Lesson: AM Survey Bell Schedule

Nov. 26: Tiger Turkey Bingo Day...AM Survey Bell Schedule

Nov. 27-29: No School. Thanksgiving Break.

Dec. 17 6-8 p.m.: PLSD Night of Engagement (at the Wigwam)

Dec. 20: Last day of the 2nd grading period.

Dec. 23-Jan. 3: No school, winter break.

PHSC School Counselor Weekly Update 11/11/24

Seniors:

We are very excited to introduce PHSC’s college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks! All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help you become career, college, and life-ready.

This site can be accessed on your phone, tablet, or computer. Students can access SchooLinks directly from their Chromebooks by visiting ClassLink and clicking on the SchooLink logo.

SchooLinks College Application Manager Information:

Presentation to Seniors

Common Application Steps

How to link The Common Application and SchooLinks

How to link The Common Application and Schoolinks Video

How to Manage Applications and Requests Letters of Recommendation

How to manage your Applications on SchooLinks (this is how you request your materials)

How to request letters of recommendation

How to fill out the Recommendation Brag Sheet

Reference Guide

College Application Manager Reference Guide

The PHSC Counseling Department has processed over 1200 college applications and counting. Please make sure you are watching your deadlines and leaving yourself enough time to complete all required pieces of your application.

AP Update:

Latest AP Update

Hello Central AP Families! Please take a moment to read some important updated information highlighted in green in this week's update linked above. A quick reminder that the deadline for students to opt into or out of their exams is next Friday Nov. 1st with the exception of AP Macroeconomics.

Sophomores

These last 2 weeks, current Sophomores have visited the Eastland-Fairfield Career Center to visit some of the programs it offers. Eastland Fairfield Career Center offers over 35 career and technical programs designed to prepare you for college and the workforce. These programs provide college-preparatory academics, opportunities to earn free college credit, hands-on experience, and industry credentials to give you a head start on your future.

If your student did not get to attend the visit, the career center is offering an Open House on December 5th, from 6-8pm. Even if your student did attend the visit, this is a great opportunity for family and friends to find out more about the Eastland Fairfield Career Center Programs.

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 @phscecc to 81010

Fairfield: Text @phscfcc to 81010

Satellite: Text @phscsat to 81010

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

Meet college admissions representatives and learn about different college options.

College Admissions Representatives will be coming in for visits on Tuesdays this school year.

To register to attend a college visit Login to SchooLinks (in Classlink).

Spots are extremely limited due to construction this year.

Most visits will be in the upstairs Adult Press Pause Lab (in Commons)

To Sign Up for a college rep visit go to SchooLinks

Login to SchooLinks->Go to Events->Register for a college visit.

Students may sign up for up to 5 college visits each school year (Junior/Senior)

Questions: Reach out to Mrs. Dashner or your specific school counselor

Upcoming Visits:

November 19-Muskingum University

November 19 - Wittenberg University

Access Career Readiness Resources

Students can explore job postings and career resources through our Career Readiness Google Classrooms. Join with the following codes:

Central: fcbhtwi

Pickerington Academy: ef3f6vz

Please join the School Counselor’s Google Classrooms

The Counseling office will be keeping you informed of important information regarding your future plans and events and deadlines that the School Counselors work with. If you have not already done so, please join our google classrooms to stay informed:

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Fairfield County Workforce Development Career Navigator Update

Job Shadowing Opportunities! What is job shadowing? Job shadowing is a learning experience where you observe a worker in their workplace to gain insights into a specific job role. It can help you understand the tasks, responsibilities, and skills associated with a job, and get a realistic view of the workplace environment. Here are some things you can do during a job shadowing experience:

• Observe how the professional uses software or technology

• Attend meetings with the professional

• Assist with minor tasks

• Tour the office

• Review work materials

• Ask the professional questions about their job

• Learn how the professional communicates with their peers or clients

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The following companies have job shadowing programs:

• Nationwide Children's Hospital

• TP Mechanical -Construction Jobs

• Atlas Butler- HVAC and Plumbing

• Accurate- HVAC and Plumbing

• If you are interested in shadowing at one of these locations, email Mrs. Brunner

If you are interested in shadowing a different career, let Mrs. Brunner know and she can research opportunities for you.

Access Career Readiness Resources

Students can explore job postings and career resources through our Career Readiness Google Classrooms. Join with the following codes:

• Central: fcbhtwi

• North: wsjrdt2

• Pickerington Academy: ef3f6vz

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.

Please complete the form below to submit your application to volunteer at Central this year. Please note that there is a background check process for level II volunteers that is part of the application. Volunteers are managed at the building level instead of District Office Please reach out to Joseph Cooper, Assistant Principal (joseph_Cooper@plsd.us), if you have questions about volunteering at Central.

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.

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors Mr. Martin, Mr. Johns, Ms. Shelton, and Mr. Miller for putting together and performing an incredible show. They performed 2 student shows on Wednesday and Thursday and will conduct 3 evening performances Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (at 7 p.m.). Their hard work and effort is easily recognized in the performances on stage and with the tremendous teamwork of the crew on display as well. Do yourself a favor and check out tonight's show at 7 p.m. if you haven't already done so.

Ticket box office site.

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/