During morning announcements this week I challenged students to examine the energy that they put out in the world. I discussed how putting out positive energy into the world is reflected back to you and you generally have positive experiences. The same is true if you find yourself having a lot of negativity coming into your life; it may be a time to do some soul searching and look at the type of energy you are putting out to those around you. I challenged students to think about their daily personal interactions along with their presence in the digital world. When we all commit to being a light for others we build the type of community that is loving and supportive.

We also know that we are entering the time of year when we set our clocks back an hour. Once we fall back it gets dark earlier in the evening and is dark in the morning. Sometimes we lose our drive at this time of year. This video talks about the importance of perseverance and grit. The people who experience success are those that push through adversity and don't stop when they fail the first time. Failure is the first step in learning and is not a final setback IF you use what you learn from failure to get better. We are never going to be perfect but WE should always strive for progress and improvement. Doing that together is what our school community is all about.

Let's have a great week of learning.

Tiger Up,

Mr. Lanier

Nov. 5: No School. Election Day.

Nov. 8: Picture Makeup day for students who missed the original picture day. This is also the cap/gown make up picture day.

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

The Tigers will take on the Panthers this Friday at 7 pm at the new Tiger Stadium. Tickets for the game will be available starting Monday (time TBD by OHSAA). We are in Region 3. You will want to purchase tickets on Central's side when you visit the site. This is an OHSAA event and you must have a ticket to get into the game. Local passes and PLSD staff badges are not honored for this event.

PHSC School Counselor Weekly Update

NCAA

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour understanding the eligibility requirements.

Please register for the NCAA Webinar for College-Bound Student Athletes.

Sunday, November 3, 2024 6-7PM

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:

AP Update for 10/25

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.

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 12-Mount College Carmel of Nursing

November 12 - University of Akron

November 12-Marietta College

November 19-Muskingum University

November 19 - Wittenberg University

Fairfield County Workforce Development Career Navigator Update

Future Focus Career Speaker Series Next Up: TP Mechanical is a large construction company. Today, TP Mechanical is a $150 million mechanical contractor with locations in Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Lexington, Kentucky; and Indianapolis, Indiana. As the region’s only all-service mechanical contractor, we are qualified, capable, and experienced in a variety of service areas, including plumbing, HVAC piping, sheet metal, fire protection, process piping, service, and maintenance along with offering design-assist services on-demand. We have design and construction expertise that includes hospitals, laboratories, office buildings, sporting complexes, hotels, university living facilities, historical renovations, schools, and various other commercial facilities.

TP Mechanical’s state-certified apprenticeship program and nationally recognized safety program are the cornerstones of its success. At TP Mechanical, we strive to be the premier contractor that builds everlasting value by transforming our industry through a culture of honesty, safety, innovation, and servant leadership. At no cost to the employee, apprentice work and attend class only one night a week. Apprenticeship classes run from August to May. Again, no DEBT!!! Come hear all about TP Mechanical opportunities. They will be presenting information next Friday, November 1st , 2nd period at North and 4th period at Central.

When & Where

Central: 4th period in Room 402

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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Class of 2026 rugnepm

Class of 2027 6plgntd

Class of 2028 437pgrk

Fairfield County Workforce Development Career Navigator Update

Future Focus Career Speaker Series . The Future Focus Career speaker on November 8th will be a recruiter from the Columbus Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship program. Today’s sheet metal industry, as always, needs highly skilled and motivated workers. Our main source for developing such workers has been through our apprenticeship programs. These programs offer an 'earn while you learn' opportunity to launch a lifetime career. You will receive quality training and limitless opportunities to advance while earning a paycheck and great benefits. An apprentice learns through classroom study and on-the-job training, working side by side with a skilled Journeyman. Come learn about this great opportunity on November 8th, North, 2nd period, lecture hall. Central, 4th period, room 402.

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.

Look for an email from Jostens and then use the code found below to access your photos. Ordering photos is completely optional but you are welcome to purchase them for your student if you'd like to do so.

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.

Our Tigers continue to volunteer and work in the community to support the Pickerington Food Pantry. NHS students went door to door during Trick or Treat Night and collected food and monetary donations to share with the Food Pantry. Our students collected over $300 to donate along with a lot of canned food items. Thank you to our community who are SO generous in sharing their gifts with others.

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/