PCHS Pirate News

May 8, 2024

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

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

Click here to view the full calendar on our website.

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

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

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.

Here is the schedule for our AP exams the next couple of weeks:

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!

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 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:

1. Select the student you wish to register along the top.
2. Select the Returning Student Registration 2024-25 Icon on the left side.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions.
4. Enter the student's date of birth.
5. Complete forms.

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

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 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

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 Athletics Practices

Summer Athletics Camps

Parent/Student Handbook 2023-24

• Click HERE to see how our Athletics/Activities performed this week.
• Click HERE to see our Athletics/Activities Calendar.
• Click HERE to visit our online Pirate Store.

Please consider joining PTSA!

Thank you

PCHS PTSA Membership Form

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

Email: pcpirateboosterclub@gmail.com

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.