Tiger Update

Tiger Nation,

Congratulations on completing a fantastic first full week of school. We look forward to week 2 with the challenge to continue to make improvements in following the PCD expectations in the building and working to make ourselves better each day!! Our Tigers were exceptional this week and I can't wait for week 2.

Tiger Up,

Mr. Lanier

August 26, 7:30 a.m.: Key Club Information meeting in the Main Gym.

August 26, 3 p.m.: BHM Information meeting in the PAC.

August 28, 7:45 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.: Mock Trial Club organizational meeting w/ Mrs. Starkey in room 108.

Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Back to school block party at Central. See the flyer below for more information.

We are settling into our new school routines and now is the time to examine things that may be making us late to school. Students who provide their own transportation often say that they are late because of traffic on Hill Rd. Well, here's a helpful hint from an old pro of avoiding Pickerington traffic...use Lockville Rd. and enter campus from the east. Using that entrance allows you to turn right into the main parking lot in the drop off line and you will avoid the Hill Rd. backup that happens every morning. You can access Lockville Rd. through the old village AND Busey Rd. Try it and see if it doesn't help you get to school on time.

Meet the staff members who are new to Central this year.

PHSC is launching a new student led tutoring program this year. Students interested in becoming tutors on the Zap Team should click the Zap Team Volunteer Form and complete it. Zap Team tutors will push into study halls to provide support to their fellow Tigers. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and to give back to Tiger Nation. Remember the quote, "a rising tide raises all boats." Our Zap Team will help raise everyone up at Central so that they experience success.

The Zap Team will work to get organized in August and will begin pushing into study halls in September. #TigerUp

Food service will begin their pre-order sub service Monday, August 26. Students should join the Food Service google classroom using this code: lh6gl2a. From there they should use the the form found in the classroom and below to place their order by 9:45 a.m. the day they would like to use the service. Subs qualify under the free lunch program as well. Students pick up their sandwich meal from the Tiger's Den which will save them time from standing in the food prep line. Thank you to our wonderful food service folks for providing this service for our students and staff.

Please make sure you complete the annual update for each of your students. The link is found in the Welcome Days file below. Completing this step in the process allows students to participate in school related field trips and activities. Thanks.

Students and families can pay outstanding school fees online using the links in Infinite Campus. It is important to stay ahead of this as students progress through high school as unpaid fees will affect students' graduation and transcripts their senior year. Please reach out to the school if you have questions or need financial assistance.

Twelve Grade Immunization Requirements

Per the Ohio Department of Health, all students entering grade 12 must show documentation of having received two doses of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine before being allowed to attend school in the fall. Your student will not be able to start school on August 15th and devices will be deactivated until documentation of the required vaccine or a signed exemption form is on file.

New Students Immunization Requirements

All new students to Pickerington Schools must present written evidence of immunizations or written evidence to indicate that they are in the process of receiving immunizations, to be completed no later than the day of entrance. Students failing to complete immunizations within 14 days after entering are not permitted to return to school.

Please review the pdf below for important immunization information for the Class of 2024. Failure to complete this process will prevent students from attending school.

Lunch Program: Lunch (and Breakfast) is Free for all students for the 24/25 School Year! Click here for more information.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application: Families MUST apply and qualify for reduced SCHOOL fees for 2024-25 school year. This process is done each year.

My Payment Plus Account: Use this link to load money into your students My Payment Plus Account.

• Information about My Payment Plus can be found at the following link.

We believe that regular attendance to school plays an important role in our students' academic success. Whenever possible, we ask that routine appointments and travel are scheduled outside of the school day.

In the event that a student will be absent from school, parents are asked to notify the school by 10:00 AM by calling the 24-hour Attendance Hotline, 614-548-1801. Additionally, please notify the school office in advance, either by phone or in writing, if your student will need to leave school early. Students must obtain a dismissal pass, and be signed out by the office before being permitted to leave the building. Please be prepared to show appropriate ID in order for the student to be released to you.

Also, please review the bell schedule for the starting times of the start of school along with each class period. It is imperative that students arrive on time for school and for their classes. Arriving on time gives students the maximum amount of instructional time in each class and correlates to success in the classroom. Let's make this a priority for our entire school community!!

For detailed information regarding PLSD's Attendance Policy, as well as The State of Ohio's Administrative Code, please refer to Board Policy 5200.

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

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.

We are happy to partner with Jostens to provide our seniors with the opportunity to get an upgraded cap and gown picture for the yearbook and the end of the year graduation slideshow. Caps and gowns will be provided to students the day of the photo shoot to use in the picture. All seniors should plan to participate in this event. Students on campus will attend the event during their English class. Students who do not have an English class or who are off campus should come to the gym during their lunch or senior pass time.

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.

2024 Varsity Football Fan Information

Ticket Prices: (On-line or Cash/Card): Adults $10 and Students $8

Yearly Athletic Passes: $103 for Adults and $53 for Students

Reserved Varsity Football Seats: $60 for the regular season

Reserved Parking: $30 for the regular season. We encourage you to purchase a parking pass as this will allow you to park in the lot just east of the school building. From there it is a short walk to the stadium. This lot will be by pass only on football game days.

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

Regular Parking: Public parking is available in the large parking lots on the west side of the building at the Hill Rd. entrance. There will be No parking on one side of Opportunity Way and no parking on both sides of Opportunity Way in front of the stadium.

Entrance: All home spectators will enter through the home ticket gate and sit on the home side bleachers.

Student Section: Located in the South most section of the home stands.

They will exit out the southwest gate behind the home stands at the conclusion of the contest.

NO RE-ENTRY Policy will be strictly enforced.

All students grades 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult to enter the game. These students will be REQUIRED to sit with the adult who brought them to the game. Unaccompanied students will be removed from the game and their parents will need to take them home.

Gates will Open at 5:30pm. Parking/Streets will be blocked off at 4:30pm.

A Tiger Shoutout to RaMiyah Copeland who participated in the Ohio State University Pathways 2 Progress Program. The program was an eight week work, college, and career readiness program held at OSU's campus this past summmer. RaMiyah represented Central as she participated in interactive workshops, seminars, along with learning career based skills that will help her when she moves to her professional life.

Way to go RaMiyah!!

Ohio Attorney General invites students to serve on Teen Ambassador Board

7/29/2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost invites rising high school juniors and seniors to apply to serve on the Teen Ambassador Board. This prestigious opportunity introduces teens to Ohio governance and gives them leadership experience.

During their one-year term, board members will actively advise the Attorney General's Office on issues facing their peers and collaborate to create solutions. Board members will attend two gatherings in Columbus and participate in other events across the state. They will gain exposure to Ohio’s diverse communities.

To apply for this opportunity, students should complete this application by Sept. 15. The application also contains details about this opportunity. Applicants should have an interest in Ohio law and government. Direct questions to TeenAmbassadorBoard@OhioAGO.gov.

Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way

Pickerington, Ohio 43147

614-548-1800

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