Park Hill HS Parent Newsletter
Home of the Trojans
May 13, 2022
School Information
7:50 a.m. - 2:58 p.m.
Principal
Dr. Brad Kincheloe
Assistant Principals
Dr. Deborah Miller
Dr. Corey Willich
Dr. Shiloh Dutton
Ms. Elisha Smith
Mr. Tom Garth
Website: https://phhs.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 7701 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-4110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/High-School/Park-Hill-High-School-113591368674760/
Twitter: @WeAreParkhill
Message from the Principal
John Fogarty gave me pause with his 1985 lyric “I know it's true; I saw it on TV.” I wonder if he would be up for a remake “I know it's true; I saw it on social media.”
Upcoming Events
Finals
PHHS Graduation 2022
Park Hill High School Class of 2022
Park Hill High School Class of 2022 and Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that Graduation 2022 will be on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Hy-Vee Arena! More detailed information will be sent to you as our plans come together but we wanted to get the date and time to you so you can begin to plan for this special event. Keep your eyes open for further information.
The following link
is to our newsletter that contains everything you will need to know for graduation. The newsletter will be updated as new information is received so check back frequently. You will also be able to access the newsletter directly from the PHHS website.
Online Auction
PHHS PTSA is hosting an online auction May 11th @ 7pm-May 15 @ 7pm
Tons of items to bid on including PHHS reserved parking spaces, Star Box at a Trojan football game, letterman's jacket, class ring from Josten's, numerous dining and food options, Orthodontic care, one-week getaway for 6, Lunch with Dr. Kincheloe and lots of "experience" items to such ahs TSHOTZ, wineries, golfing, theatre tickets and so much more!!
You may bid online or via mobile device. Create your FREE BIDR account online at HTTPS://event.gives/phhsptsa or via text (Text 'phhsptsa' to 843-606-5995). Secured credit card purchase options are available for a nominal fee. Cash/Check also accepted.
Come check it out.....new items are added daily until the auction starts on May 11!!
Questions - email ptaatphhs@gmail.com
MAP EOC Testing
In the upcoming weeks, May 9-20, your child will be taking the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) End of Course Assessment (EOC). During this time frame, the district will be administering tests to students who have completed the courses of Algebra I, Accelerated Algebra 2, English Language Arts II, Biology, and Government. The specific tests taken by your student will depend on his/her enrolled course.
The EOC test will be given to students who have completed requisite courses and will be administered in-person completely online. The EOCs are challenging tests that measure whether students are learning what is expected of them in the defined courses. Performance on the EOC is used by the state and federal government to determine if schools are making progress toward their achievement goals, but state accountability is not the only reason Park Hill administers these assessments. It is our aim to ensure that the education we provide results in high achievement for each of our students and schools. Teachers and administrators use results from these tests to help your child learn and to make critical classroom, school, and districtwide decisions that are intended to increase achievement for all students.
Park Hill High School will be testing the following days:
Test Date(s)
Course
Monday – May 9
Government (Term class and White day testers)
Tuesday – May 10
Government (Red day testers) + anyone absent May 9th
Thursday - May 12
Algebra 1 (session 1), Algebra 2 (session 1)
Friday - May 13
Biology (Term class and White day testers)
*ELA2 (White day testers and some term classes – session 1)
Monday – May 16
*ELA2 (Term and Red day testers – session 1)
Biology (Red day testers), Algebra 2 (session 2)
Tuesday – May 17
*ELA2 (White day testers – session 2)
Wednesday – May 18
Algebra 1 (session 2)
*ELA2 (Term and Red day testers – session 2)
Thursday – May 19
Make-up testers (anyone who missed their test date)
Friday – May 20
Make-up testers (anyone who missed their test date)
*Not all ELA2 teachers will test on the same days due to conflicts. Students will confirm their testing date(s) with the teacher.
There are some things you can do to help your child do well on these tests including:
- Make sure your child is well-rested and eats breakfast each day of testing.
- Make sure your child attends school and arrives on time on testing days.
- Speak positively about the test. Your attitude is contagious.
- Encourage your child to have a positive attitude about tests and to listen closely to test instructions.
§ Other parent information put out by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education about the EOC can be found at: https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/end-course
The results of the assessments will be shared with parents when the district receives them. If you have questions concerning these assessments, please contact your child’s counselor or principal.
Yarn Club in the news
Park Hill High School yarn club crochets blanket for staff member battling cancer.
Summer Opportunities
Students looking for something to do this summer may want to check out the Park Hill High School’s list of Summer Opportunities. It includes several camps and activities nearby.
Paper copies are also available in the counseling office.
Summer School
Summer School
This summer, your children can participate in Park Hill High School's summer school program to complete required credits. The first session is June 1 through June 17 and the second session is June 20 to July 8, with no school July 4 or 5.
You can find more information here, including registration information.
No Outside Food Deliveries for Students
Please remember that we do not allow outside food to be delivered to students. This is not just a Covid policy, but something we do to help our processes run more efficiently. In the past, we've been overrun with food deliveries, which can be difficult when our front office is dealing with more pressing matters.
COVID Procedures
If you are child is feeling sick, please keep them at home and consult their physician.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19, keep your child at home and contact the school nurse to get information about when your child can return to school.
If you believe your child has been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19, contact your child's physician or the health department at 816-513-6008 to find out if your child needs to quarantine or not. If your child does need to quarantine, please contact the school nurse to let them know the dates your child will be out of school.
School Nurses: Ashley Hendrickson & Steph Steward
Phone Number: 816 - 359 - 4114
The PH Rapid Antigen Testing Site is still available to staff and students and is located at Plaza Middle School. If your child is having symptoms and you want to get them tested for COVID-19, please call 816-359-5326 to make an appointment. If your child is not having symptoms, they will not be able to use the District Antigen Testing Site.
Severe Latex Allergy Alert
Counselor's Corner
Park Hill Activities
Park Hill Activities would like to announce that we will have livestreaming at our home sporting events. This link will take you to our Park Hill Livestreaming Page, and you will choose which sport you want to watch. You can even watch games you may have missed! You can also follow us on Twitter for in game updates. @WeAreParkhill
Technology Information
Parent Schoology Access Video Tutorial
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Video Tutorial
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Log-in
District staff and students can call or chat with the Help Desk Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also submit a Help Desk ticket online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 816-359-5000