Pirates Post

I hope everyone had a great Spring Break. As we start back tomorrow we will have 33 instructional days left before final exams begin. Students you need to begin preparation for your final exams now by reviewing key vocabulary terms and main concepts on your own while still learning information in your classes. Preparing now will give everyone the best opportunity to be successful at the end of the year.

PCHS is excited to host the Region 1 Battle of the Books competition on Tuesday of this week. Students from schools across our region will gather in our media center to compete and showcase their knowledge. We would like to wish Mrs. Heath and the PCHS team the best of luck on Tuesday.

Attention Seniors!! The Herff Jones representative will be here on Thursday, April 11th during all lunches in the Auditorium Lobby to deliver your graduation and cap and gown orders. Please remember to pay your balance due. Only exact cash or money order is accepted on delivery day. You can also pay your balance due on-line at: http://www.highschool.herffjones.com (don’t log in to your account – pay as a guest). **Unpaid orders (that are not picked up on this day) are subject to additional shipping charges to deliver to home** Seniors that have not ordered their cap and gown unit must order it on-line at: www.highschool.herffjones.com.

This Friday, April 12, will be the last day to purchase a prom ticket for any Junior/Senior who would like to attend the prom. Please see Mrs. Russell by this date to purchase your ticket. Any students attending prom that are not from PCHS will need to have their guest forms submitted by this date as well in order for them to attend the prom.

Any student that will be in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 next school year that is considering playing a sport at PCHS should complete the free physical form and return it to Mrs. Hannah by no later than April 19. A physical is required to participate in sports at the high school level and this will be the only opportunity to receive a free physical for sports. If you have any questions, please see Coach Roberson or Mrs. Hannah at your earliest convenience.

This week at PCHS:

Monday - FCCLA will meet in Mrs. Mountjoy-Riddick's room at 7:30 AM, Golf will play at Martin County, Women's Soccer will host Edenton at 5:00 PM

Tuesday - Beta Club will meet at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Tripp's room, PCHS will host the Region 1 Battle of the Books competition, Golf will play at home at 12:00, Softball and baseball host Tarboro at 6:00 PM

Wednesday - Boys and Girls track will host a meet at 4:00

Thursday - FCA will meet in the gym at 7:30, Senior Cap and Gown orders will be delivered during all lunches,

Friday - Albemarle Band Clinic will take place at First Flight High School, ECSU Jazz Clinic will take place in Elizabeth City, Softball/Baseball play at Tarboro at 6:00 PM, This is the last day to buy a prom ticket

Upcoming Dates of Interest at PCHS:

4/11 - Cap and gown pickup during all lunches

4/27 - Prom at Albemarle Plantation

5/3 - Teacher Workday - No School for students

5/10 - Senior Walk for all graduates, AP US History Exam

5/16 - Free physicals given to all PCHS athletes for the 2024-2025 school year

5/19 - Baccalaureate Service in the auditorium at PCHS at 6:30 PM

5/24-5/31 - Exam review days and final exams for all students

5/31 - Graduation at 7:00 PM

It is that time again…ECSU TRiO Upward Bound Program Spring Recruitment! I am actively recruiting rising 9th-grade students who have plans to attend college upon graduating from high school. I have attached the program brochure with eligibility criteria; the application link is below.

https://botform.compansol.com/220693506735055

The applicant should be prepared to upload a copy of their current grades and documentation to support income noted on the application (a filed and signed 1040 for 2023 OR a signed statement including the household taxable income received for 2023).

We are planning a Hybrid Summer Scholars Academy this summer, a mixture of virtual and in-person sessions, and participants can earn up to $300.00 per month.

Any rising 9th graders interested must submit a complete application (online) by April 30 (after this date, the application will be open to rising 10th graders).

If students or parents have questions, please encourage them to contact me via email or telephone (contact information is listed below). I am also available to visit your school to conduct a recruitment session; during the session, I will inform the students about the program and explain the application process.

https://botform.compansol.com/220693506735055

College of The Albemarle’s Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship Open

Elizabeth City, NC – College of the Albemarle (COA) and Sumitomo Machinery

Corporation of America are pleased to announce that applications are available for the

Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This

scholarship, designed to support students enrolled in the Computer Integrated

Machining (CIM) program, commemorates the legacy of the late Cliff Markham.

Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America established the Cliff Markham Memorial

Machinist Scholarship Endowment in 2021 in honor of Cliff, a graduate of COA's

machining program who dedicated over 27 years of his career to Sumitomo. His legacy

extends beyond professional success, marked by his role as an ambassador for COA

and his invaluable contributions to student recruitment in the machining technology

program.

Reflecting Sumitomo's dedication to nurturing future talent, the company recently

presented the College of The Albemarle Foundation with a generous $15,000

contribution to the scholarship endowment fund.

Students interested in applying for the Cliff Markham Memorial Machinist Scholarship

must be enrolled in COA’s Computer Integrated Machining diploma or certificate

program, maintain good academic standing, and exhibit financial need.

For additional information on COA's CIM program, visit www.albemarle.edu/cim or

contact David Chambers, COA Instructor/Program Coordinator, at

thomas_chambers@albemarle.edu or 252-453-3035 ext. 8112.

President Bagwell expressed gratitude on behalf of COA, stating, "We extend our

heartfelt appreciation to Sumitomo for honoring Cliff Markham's legacy in such a

meaningful way. This scholarship keeps Cliff's memory alive for so many and serves as

a testament to the impact of partnerships between industry leaders and educational

institutions. COA students will carry Cliff's legacy forward, empowered by this

scholarship, as they pursue their educational and professional aspirations."

For information, contact Tammy W. Sawyer, COA Director of Communications and

Marketing, at tammy_sawyer32@albemarle.edu or 252.335.0821 ext. 2420.

The Office of Congressman Don Davis is excited to announce the formation of the First Congressional District's Teen and Young Professionals Mentoring and Leadership Council! This Council will serve as a vehicle for supporting and cultivating young leaders in Eastern North Carolina and will enable students to expand their resume while learning about the interworking of the legislative process.

In order to ensure that we are reaching students across the First Congressional District, it is crucial that high school students from all counties are represented. Please share this information with any high school student leaders you know in your school district and ask them to fill out this form if interested: https://forms.office.com/g/U6WHRMZ6jy.