PCHS Pirate News
February 2024
May 8, 2024
👨💼 From the Principal
Pirate Families,
As we approach the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some important upcoming events and remind everyone of the importance of finishing the year strong.
Firstly, I want to acknowledge our graduating seniors. This is a significant milestone in their lives, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them. Our seniors will be dismissed from classes on May 10, following a special graduation ceremony on May 19. We encourage you to join us in celebrating their accomplishments and wishing them well as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
For the rest of our students, it's important to remember that the school year isn't over yet. We still have a couple weeks left, and it's crucial that everyone stays focused and committed to their studies. Final exams, projects, and other important assignments are still ahead of us, and it's essential that we all finish strong.
As parents, your support and encouragement play a vital role in helping our students succeed. Please continue to reinforce the importance of attendance, studying, and staying engaged in class. Your involvement makes a difference, and we are grateful for your partnership.
In closing, I want to thank you all for your continued support throughout this school year. Let's finish the year strong and set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Thank you,
- Mr. Kiel Giese
Principal, Platte County High School
📆 Calendar
May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-10: Seniors Last Week!
May 9: Spring Band Concert, 7:00 pm
May 10: Senior Scholarship/Awards Presentation, 9:00 am, Wilson
May 10: Senior Send-Off Assembly, 1:55 pm
May 10: Evening of Jazz, 7-10 pm, new cafeteria
May 13-17: AP Testing Continues
May 17: Senior Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal
May 24: Last Day of School
AP Exams
AP Testing continues May 13-17
Monday -
- Calculus A/B and B/C, 8 am
Tuesday -
- English Language & Comp, 8 am
Wednesday -
- World History, 8 am
Thursday -
- Spanish, 8 am
- Biology, 12 pm
Friday -
- Physics, 8 am
Class of 2024
SENIOR SECTION 👨🎓👩🎓
SENIORS LAST DAYS! - includes the schedules for Rehearsal day and Graduation
Senior Checkout Notes - Seniors will be checking out throughout the week. Please follow the correct procedure for checking out. If fees/fines are owed please being a check (PCR-3), pay online, or bring exact change to the office. Thank you!
May 6-10: Seniors' Last Week! - be sure you have your purple checkout sheet! (from the office!)
May 10: Senior Scholarship & Awards Presentation, 9:00 am
May 10: Senior Send-Off Assembly at the end of the day
May 17: Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal, & Grad. Walks at Elementary & Middle Schools
May 19: Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 pm, Hy-Vee Arena
Important Immunization Info for 2024-25 Incoming 12th graders
If your student will be entering the 12th grade, whether in person or online, they must have provided proof of the Meningococcal vaccine before they will be able to proceed with the 2024-25 academic year.
If you have not already provided proof of having received this vaccination, please provide a copy via:
- Email to Nurse Jennie Olson @ olsonj@platteco.k12.mo.us
- Drop off in the PCHS office anytime between now and 12th grade registration
- Fax to our office at 816-858-5140.
Please disregard if you have an exemption on file.
AP Testing
Here is the schedule for our AP exams the next couple of weeks:
Thank you for your Feedback!
Please Complete the FINAL PCR-3 Parent Survey by May 10
We're conducting our final parent survey cycle to gather feedback on strengths of the District, as well as areas to consider for growth. Your input is important and will be considered when making future decisions. Results from our second cycle can be viewed here. Please complete the FINAL cycle survey by Friday, May 10. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Last Day of School - May 24
Friday, May 24, 2024 will be our last day of school, and will be a 3-hour early dismissal.
PCHS Seniors last day is May 10, 2024.
Online Enrollment for Returning Students
Online re-enrollment for returning students for the upcoming school year is now available! You will use your PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Registration. Gather your proof of residency documentation before completing.
Steps to Complete Re-Enrollment, from the Parent Portal:
- Select the student you wish to register along the top.
- Select the Returning Student Registration 2024-25 Icon on the left side.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- Enter the student's date of birth.
- Complete forms.
Reminder: Enroll in PCHS Summer School by May 17
Parents of existing students interested in Summer School: Enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Enrollment will be open via PowerSchool Parent Portal until May 17 or until courses are full. If a course fills up, you may choose to be placed on a wait list or select an alternate course if available.
Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.
- Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
- Siegrist Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
- PCHS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12 grade students
Shout Outs!
Robotics at WORLDS
Congratulations on a fantastic year. They represented PCHS well at World Championships last week competing against close to 800 other teams from 50 different countries! The made it to the divisional playoffs - eventually losing to some tough teams around the globe!
Team 9065P:
Danny Diercks
Lane Callow
Cody Myers
Tiernan Nedved
Brooklynn Mahowski
Sedonia Duane
PLTW/Industrial Tech
Boys Track
Suburban White Conference Champs!
Girls Track
Suburban White Conference Champs!
Blue Star Nominees from Little Mermaid!
Events this Week
Yearbook Distribution
Yearbook staff will distribute 23-24 yearbooks on Friday before the senior send-off assembly.
Driver's Permit Academy
In St. Joseph
Thursday, May 9, 5-9 pm
🎷 Evening of Jazz
The Evening of Jazz is May 10th, 7:00 pm in the New Cafeteria.
Our talented, award-winning Jazz Ensemble will entertain you with tunes from all eras - great Jazz music, rock, and some swingin' good tunes to dance to! (see the flyer)
Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.
Purchase tickets online here.
Booster Club Board Elections for 2024-25
May 15th at 6:30pm
Booster Club Members,
The PCHS Booster Club will be holding Board Elections for the 2024-25 school year at the next booster club meeting on May 15th at 6:30pm. Board positions that are available for nominations are President and Secretary. Please see the bylaws for the description of the positions. Self nominations are welcome - feel free to forward this to anyone that you think might be interested!
Please send any nominations to pcpirateboosterclub@gmail.com. If you are nominated please plan to attend the May 15th meeting if possible. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
The Board of the Platte County High School Booster Club
President: Krista Wimberly kwimberly12@gmail.com
Vice President: Kim Macias-Lewis kimmacias@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Kate Harmon and Robin Herron harmons42@yahoo.com and herronr@platteco.k12.mo.us
Secretary: Jennifer McClure mcclurej@platteco.k12.mo.us
📣 Spirit Squad Tryouts
Be a Part of a SPIRITED TRADITION!
JUNIOR VARSITY: Clinics - May 13-15 from 5:30-7pm; Tryouts - May 16 beginning at 3:30pm. This is open to current 8th, 9th, and 10th graders.
See the flyers below for more information.
Summer Activities/Athletics Schedule
🗒️ Parent/Student Handbook 23-24
⚾ Activity Information
PTSA
PCHS Booster Club
There are opportunities to help throughout the week and even a few Saturdays. We know everyone is extremely busy with work and families so we really do appreciate any time you can dedicate to help! If everyone chips in then we can make sure we have the concessions stands open for all of our home events! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Personal emails are below or you can respond to this email directly.
The Board of the Platte County High School Booster Club
President: Krista Wimberly kwimberly12@gmail.com
Vice President: Kim Macias-Lewis kimmacias@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Kate Harmon and Robin Herron harmons42@yahoo.com and herronr@platteco.k12.mo.us
Secretary: Jennifer McClure mcclurej@platteco.k12.mo.us
References:
Website: http://www.pchsboosterclub.com/ (Links to everything there!)
Twitter: @PirateBoosterPC
Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4
Pirates ROCK Character Trait: RESPECT (May)
Pirates ROCK (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.
May's #PiratesROCK trait is Respect: being considerate of others, property, rules, & authority.
Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Star Business Partners!
Michelle Howren, Assistant Principal
Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
Dr. Mandi Tolen, Assistant Principal
Gabe Middleton, Activities Director
Location: 1501 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-2822
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pchshalls/