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Tiger Update
Information/Updates about Pickerington High School Central
Message from Mr. Lanier
We enter the final week of the quarter and first semester starting Monday. We've been talking to students all quarter about setting an academic goal; and attendance goal; and a behavior goal. Please take a moment this weekend to check in with your student about how they are progressing toward meeting their goals in each area.
Our focus this week will be on a finishing strong; completing all of our work and missing assignments before the end of the quarter; and then enjoying a well deserved break.
Let's have a great week!!
Let's Go Tigers,
Mr. Lanier
Important Dates
Important Dates
Dec. 12, 7:00 PM: PHSC Winter Orchestra Concert.
Dec. 14, 7:00 PM: PHSC Winter Band Concert.
Dec. 18-Jan. 2: No School. Winter break.
Jan. 3: Students return to start 2nd semester.
Jan. 10: PLSD Night of Engagement, 6-8 p.m. at the Wigwam Event Center. See the flyer below for more information and to RSVP for the event.
Central Student Takes 1st Place at the Mid-America Irish Dance Championships
Congratulations Bella Rogers!!
Bella dances for The Academy Irish Dance Co. in Westerville. The Academy is one of the top dance schools in the world. Bella’s been taking Irish dance since the age of 5 and competing competitively since the age of 9.
Over the Thanksgiving weekend she traveled to Indianapolis for the Mid- American Oireachtas, which is a regional major dance completion of Irish dancers who have qualified to compete from 14 states from The Mid-American region. Bella competed in the under 18 category and received first place with a perfect score. Her senior figure team also received first place with a perfect score.
Bella has had the fortune of being on a figure team which has won 3 world championship titles. She is also 7th in the world as a soloist in her age group.
Tiger Alum Participates in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Class of 2023 Tiger Alum Will Gorgas and 3 PLSD staff members participated with a special band (called “Saluting America’s Band Directors Marching Band) at the most recent Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade! Will wrote the percussion music for the parade. Our Tigers a super talented.
From L-R
PLSD Night of Engagement is January 10, 6-8 p.m. at the Wigwam Event Center
ACT Testing Announcement
Attention Juniors: Important Information about the March ACT Test
If you would like for PHSC to upload your child's 504 or IEP accommodations to ACT then you need to complete the attached form and return it to your school counselor. If you are unable to access and print the accommodations form, please have your student stop by the counseling office for a copy.
If you would like to opt your student out of taking the ACT at PHSC on Wednesday, March 6th, please complete the following Google Form.
Athletics
Athletics Corner
Athletic Department:
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) 548-1827
Tigers in Action
2023-2024
Purchase Students Tiger Pass for $53.00
This pass allows you to attend ALL home games, ALL sports, ALL year
PHSC and RSJH
2023 - 2024 PHSC YEARLY PASSES(adults)
Pickerington High School Central for $103.00
https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/Page/126
Get the latest Tiger Teams information visit our new
PHSC Athletic Website
All Teams, ALL Seasons
https://pickeringtoncentral.bigteams.com/
Final Forms for Parent/Athlete Registration
https://pickerington-oh.finalforms.com/students
NFHS Live Streaming Link for all Home Events
TIGER ATHLETICS
LISA MORELLI
PHSC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Central PTSO Information
December PTSO Meeting is Cancelled. Meetings Resume in January
Also, 2nd semester meetings will be held at PHSC instead of the Library.
PTSO Meetings and Membership Information
NOTE: PTSO meetings will start at 6:30 p.m.
Counselor Office Update
Career Center Open House Opportunity
Sophomore Eastland Fairfield Career Center Open House: December 6th and 7th, 2023
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools will be hosting a series of Open House events to allow students, families, and community members to learn about high school and adult programming that is available.
EFCTS Open House is the largest event of the year for prospective students and forever learners to learn about the programming made available to high school juniors and seniors, as well as adults. While in the past Eastland-Fairfield Open House event was held on a single day, this year, a series of Open House events will be made available to those interested at various locations.
Open House is designed to allow anyone interested or curious to visit and tour Eastland-Fairfield’s campuses, explore lab spaces, explore programs of interest, talk to students and staff, and ask questions about the district, application process, student life, and more.
All are welcome to come during the allotted times. There is no charge for this public event.
Please see this schedule for a complete rundown: EFCTS Open House
Post High School Career Opportunities/Coaching
Attention Class of 2024
Future Friday Speakers and Career Readiness.
December 8th, come learn about careers in banking! (3rd and 4th periods at Central 6th period at North and PA.)
All Seniors are invited to join the Career Readiness Google Classroom for information on current job openings, career information, speakers, and job shadowing opportunities.
Julie Brunner, the Career Navigator, is at Central on Thursdays between 8:30-2 for individual student meetings.
Seniors who would like to start full time employment right after graduation should be working on the following:
1. Create an account on Indeed or Ohio Means Jobs and upload your resume.
2. Request 2 letters of recommendation from your current employer and teachers.
3. Update your resume. Share it with Julie_Brunner@plsd.us and we can update it together.
4. Attend future Friday speakers to learn more about career opportunities.
5. Research any career fields you might be interested in and ask questions!
6. Let Mrs. Brunner know if you would like to shadow someone in a career. She can reach out to find opportunities for you to do this.
7. To practice your interview skills, a Mock Interview event will be held in March.
8. The Career Expo will be March 21st at the Fairfield County Workforce Development building on Coonpath Road in Carroll. Transportation will be provided.
Attention Seniors!!
Seniors - Requesting Transcripts
If you are a Senior and need to request a transcript before you meet with your counselor. Please follow these directions: How to Request your transcript. The Counseling Office requires 10 school days to process your transcript request, so please be watching your application deadlines closely.
The image above can be found in the senior hub (Class of 2024) under College Comparison and Tracker Worksheet (click to make a copy). This will help you stay organized during the college admissions process!
You can view our Senior HUB. Here you will find answers to many of our FAQs.
Here is a Senior year timeline that we’ve put together for our Seniors and their parents. We will be scheduling time to meet with all Seniors during the month of September to go over the following information.
College Applications
Career Planning
Scholarship Applications
Financial Aid process
Transcript Request process
Senior Corner: Vital Information for the Class of 2024
Senior Event Calendar Coming in January
Be sure to bookmark the Senior Event Calendar once we release it at the beginning of 2nd semester.
Hey Seniors!! Check it Out!! It's Time to Order Your Cap and Gown!!
Cheermeister Activities Will Take us to the Break
Cheermeister Activities Week of Dec. 11-15
Monday: Merry Monday...wear your best holiday bling.
Tuesday: Reindeer Day...wear red for Rudolph or the 2023 Gray Holiday Helper shirt.
Wednesday: Warm Wednesday...Wear your favorite Hawaiian or Vacation Shirt
Thursday: Polar Express...Wear your favorite Holiday PJ's
Friday: National Ugly Sweater Day...Be festive and wear your ugly holiday sweater and shirt.
PHSC Announces the Tiger Cares Program to Support our Students
Tiger Cares
Help us Care for our Tigers! Tiger Cares is a program that contributes to fostering a thriving school community by offering incentives, school spirit items, student recognition, and provisions during times of need. Through the generosity of donors like you, we aim to create an environment where students can flourish academically, emotionally, and socially, ensuring that their educational experience is as enriched as possible.
Donate here: Tiger Cares Donation. Click on the Pickerington Central link; choose 1 'ticket' and the donation link opens when you checkout. Thank you ahead of time for your generosity.
The Ambush Student Newspaper November Edition
Educational Tour/Travel Opportunity
If you've ever wanted to travel, 2025 is your time! Join Mrs. Westenbarger on a 12-day adventure to Ireland and Scotland where we'll see emerald landscapes, historical sites, and eat delicious food! Traveling teaches students compassion, builds their confidence, enables networking which can be beneficial to their futures, teaches grit, is shown to improve academic performance, gain new perspectives, grow as an individual, and make new friends. It's also a great topic for college essays!
The price is $5720, and while that might be a little shocking, here is what all is included: your roundtrip flights, airport transfers, ground transportation, 3 & 4 star centrally located hotels, tour manager & tipping, daily breakfast and dinner, basic protection plan, and all excursions.
Register before December 31 to claim your spot and lock in your price!
Join Mrs. Westenbarger for another information meeting on December 6th @ 6:00 pm in the PHSC Media Center and stop by room 102 to grab a flyer (see the pdf below). Here's the link to the trip site as well: https://acis.com/tripsite-trip-overview/?key=MjAyNXwzODIxMA==
PHSC Administrators and School Counselors
Administrators: Tom Lanier, Principal
A-D - Carly Wells, Assistant Principal
E-K - Tom Lombardi, Assistant Principal
L-Ri - Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal
Ro-Z - LaToya DeJesus, Assistant Principal
Counselors:
A-Co - Jennifer Dashner
Cr-Ha - Maria Perez
He-Me - Ashlee Hoffman
Mi-Sh - Chris Peirano
Si-Z - Marieca Mattox
Click below if you have a question for your Counselor:
Dashner - Students with Last Names A ~ Co
Perez - Students with Last Names Cr ~ Ha
Hoffman - Students with Last Names He ~ Me
Pickerington High School Central
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-548-1800
https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/
Pickerington High School Central Principal