Tiger Update
Information/Updates about Pickerington High School Central
Message from Mr. Lanier
Good afternoon!! I hope everyone is having a restful and relaxing summer. We have been VERY busy at Central preparing for the coming school year and are excited for the students to return in August. Take some time in the few weeks remaining to get outside and have some fun. Make some memories and enjoy your time together!!
Click here for a brief video message from Mr. Lanier.
This update contains important dates about Welcome Days and the start of the school year. Please take some time to review it so that your return goes smoothly. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Tiger Up,
Mr. Lanier
Important Dates
August 3 and 4: Building open for students to walk their schedules. Support available for those how have questions or need assistance completing the virtual Welcome Days forms. Students will be able to view their 2023-24 class schedules in Infinite Campus beginning the morning of August 3rd.
August 14 4-6 p.m.: Tiger Open House and Meet the Teacher. Students and families are welcome to visit Central to meet their 2023-24 teachers.
August 14 6-7 p.m.: New student presentation. New students and their families are welcome to attend a presentation to help them learn more about PHSC. You will meet the administrative and counseling team in this presentation as well.
August 15: Staggered Start Day 1: 9th grade students with the last name A-K come to school. This is a regular day time wise (7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.); buses will pick up students at their normal a.m. pick up times.
August 16: Staggered Start Day 1: 9th grade students with the last name L-Z come to school. This is a regular day time wise (7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.); buses will pick up students at their normal a.m. pick up times.
August 17: First day of school for ALL students.
Sept. 6: School pictures for all students during the school day.
Tiger Welcome Days: August 3 and 4
The building will be open as well for students who would like to visit and walk their schedule. We will have Link Crew students available to answer questions and to conduct building tours. There will also be in-person support in the building to help students and families who have questions or need assistance completing a step in the welcome back process.
Finally, school counselors will be seeing students by appointment only. Please use the links in the document to let the counselor know the question that needs to be addressed.
Back to School Links are Live Starting August 3
School Supplies Information
School Fees
Important Announcement from Food Services
Food Service News for the 2023- 2024 School Year:
Pickerington Local School District offers breakfast and lunch daily in all buildings.
We provide well-balanced and nutritious meals that meet the requirements of the USDA. Fresh fruit and vegetables are offered every day.
Our menus, along with links for payments, applications for free and reduced meal benefits, and other information can be located on the PLSD website by clicking on “Services” and “Food Service”.
Meal Prices:
Breakfast - $1.80
Lunch - Elementary and Middle School - $3.25
Lunch – Junior High and High School - $3.50 regular lunch / $3.75 for a premium lunch which is indicated on the menu
Ala Carte items are offered at various prices
Payment:
Food service payments can be made at mypaymentsplus.com beginning August 1, 2023.
My Payments Plus Parent Helpline 1-877-237-0946
We also accept cash and checks made payable to “PLSD Food Service” in the kitchen. No change will be given and funds will be deposited into the student’s meal account.
Free and Reduced Meals:
PLSD participates in the USDA National School Lunch Program. Parents/guardians can apply for free and reduced meals by completing an application which can be found on the PLSD website. Online applications will be available after August 1, 2023. Applications for free and reduced meals must be completed each school year.
Notification of eligibility determination is emailed from our point of sale system (Solana), or mailed to the parent/guardian stating if the application was approved for free, reduced, or denied.
Free – student may receive one breakfast and one lunch daily at no cost
Reduced - breakfast is .30 and lunch is .40
Denied – application does not meet USDA eligibility requirements and meals are full pay
If you have any questions, you can reach the food service office at 614-833-3645
Looking for a job where you can work when your kids are in school and be home when they’re home? Give us a call!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Zap Team Student Tutoring Program
PHSC is launching a new student led tutoring program this year. Students interested in becoming tutors on the Zap Team should click the Zap Team Volunteer Form and complete it. Zap Team tutors will push into study halls to provide support to their fellow Tigers. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and to give back to Tiger Nation. Remember the quote, "a rising tide raises all boats." Our Zap Team will help raise everyone up at Central so that they experience success.
The Zap Team will work to get organized in August and will begin pushing into study halls in September. #TigerUp
Athletics Corner
Personnel
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
Important Fall Sports Dates
First OHSAA official day of fall sports tryouts/practices - Jul 31, 2023
Fall Sports Team Pictures - August 14, 2023
Pay to Participate & Fees
$275 - PHSC Sports PTP
$16 - PHSC Mandatory Pre-Season Drug Test Fee
August 18, 2023 - 1st Half of PTP for fall sports due
September 15, 2023 - 2nd Half of PTP for fall sports due
NFHS Live Streaming Link for all Home Events
TIGER ATHLETICS
LISA MORELLI
PHSC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Immunization Notice to the Class of 2024.
Student Immunization Clinic
The district is providing immunization clinics August 1, 2, and 3 at both Jr. High Schools. See the flyer below for more details.
Contact the school nurse, Rhonda Carmel, if you have questions about this process.
Important Message from the Attendance Office
We believe that regular attendance to school plays an important role in our students' academic success. Whenever possible, we ask that routine appointments and travel are scheduled outside of the school day.
In the event that a student will be absent from school, parents are asked to notify the school by 10:00 AM by calling the 24-hour Attendance Hotline, 614-548-1801. Additionally, please notify the school office in advance, either by phone or in writing, if your student will need to leave school early. Students must obtain a dismissal pass, and be signed out by the office before being permitted to leave the building. Please be prepared to show appropriate ID in order for the student to be released to you.
Also, please review the bell schedule for the starting times of the start of school along with each class period. It is imperative that students arrive on time for school and for their classes. Arriving on time gives students the maximum amount of instructional time in each class and correlates to success in the classroom. Let's make this a priority for our entire school community!!
For detailed information regarding PLSD's Attendance Policy, as well as The State of Ohio's Administrative Code, please refer to Board Policy 5200.
2023-24 PHSC Bell Schedule
Staggered Start Information
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/