PCHS PARENT News
January 30, 2020
Looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences next month! February 26th is a PLC Day, and Conferences will begin at 2:00 PM.
With THREE Spirit Weeks in a row, this is a fun time of the school year! Superbowl, Courtwarming, and Pirates ROCK Character Warms the Heart Week, - so much going on.
We also have more home athletic events wrapping up the winter season, and Winter Play coming up next week!
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - FEB. 26th
Counseling Center
Welcome to Michele Jordon in the Counseling Office. Ms. Jordon will be a sub for Mrs. Schillig who recently had a baby and then will be completing an internship with us upon Mrs. Schillig's return. Ms. Jordon will be working with students whose last names start with the letters E-K.
Success Ready Opportunities for High School Students - visit this link often to view new opportunities.
College/Military Visits
Please visit our website for more information on College and Military visits.
Parents of Seniors- is your child attending college next year? Have they completed the FAFSA? Have you completed your portion? Please do so soon. And don't forget to check out our scholarships page!
A SUMMER OPPORTUNITY for Juniors that are interested in government and building leadership skills. Missouri Boys or Girls State programs are a great way to impact their college and scholarship applications next year and make them eligible for scholarships within the program. Check out the details and fill out our Google form to be considered for nomination!
Interested students are requested to fill out the following survey by February 6th: https://forms.gle/oy2stTHdnas9oFzk8 Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
The Boys State of Missouri is a hands-on experience in the operation and fundamentals of government. Missouri Boys State draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through "doing," not just learning. For additional info, visit the website: www.moboysstate.org
The purpose of the Girls State of Missouri is to bring together the best high school junior girls in an effort to promote pride in America and to create a mythical state that the citizens will govern at the city, county and state level.
For additional info, visit the website: www.missourigirlsstate.org
Benefits:
*Gain leadership skills
*Network with peers
*Attendees may be eligible to receive college credit and scholarships for participating and successfully completing the program.
To be nominated by PCHS, each applicant must commit to attending the program in its entirety. No late arrivals or early departures will be allowed. No shows and cancellations are taken very seriously.
Missouri Boys State
June 13-20, 2020
University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO
Missouri Girls State
June 21-27, 2020
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
News From the Nurse
FLU Reminders from the Platte County Health Department
- Promote regular handwashing among children particularly after handling used tissues or using the restroom and before eating or preparing food. Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of communicable disease!
- Keep your children home from school if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, until at least 24 hours after symptoms end.
- Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched environmental surfaces and equipment as well as high-traffic areas: Frequently touched surfaces include, but are not limited to, commodes, toilets, faucets, hand railing, telephones, door handles, computer equipment, and kitchen preparation surfaces.
- After throwing up or having diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.
- Use a chlorine bleach solution to clean and disinfect surfaces. (Up to 3 times per day)
Meal Payments
We are now sending negative lunch notifications by way of a phone call on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Please also check the balance often via the portal. If your student has a negative account, please pay as soon as you can. You can send in payments a little at a time to help bring their account into the positive. If your situation has recently changed, you can find the lunch application on the website here, or the HS office can send one home.
Parents can deposit money for meal transactions through K12PaymentCenter. Parents can access K12PaymentCenter via this link or via the links icon on Parent Portal. In addition to allowing for better and faster service to students during meal times at school, the online portion of the new system provides a much-needed update to District tools. Transactions up to $100 will receive a flat transaction fee of $1.95; transactions above $100 will receive a transaction fee of 2.99% of the total.
Parents can still deposit money for meal transactions by sending payment via check or cash to their child's school.
If you do not have access to Parent Portal - please call the high school office for balance information at 816-858-2822 x1300.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COURTWARMING 2020
Spirit Week is February 3-7
Game is Feb. 7
Dance is Feb. 29, 8-11 at PCMS
WINTER PLAY
$7 online - www.pchstheatre.com
or at the door.
COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT
Hosted by FBLA:
February 19, 6-8 PMPaxton Center Gym
$5. Individual/$10. Family
Pirates ROCK Character Warms the Heart Week: February 10-13
February 10-13 is our Pirates ROCK "Character Warms the Heart" week when we warm up with our good character with fun spirit week activities and collect items for our Treasure Chest resource center to help PCR-3 families in need. We're teaming up with Siegrist and Great Beginnings at DEC to collect Body Wash & Deodorant at PCHS. We also encourage you to also celebrate our good character and Pirate Pride by attending the PCHS Pirates home basketball game on February 11 - Pirate fans will receive some Pirates ROCK giveaways!
- Monday, February 10: Good character down to our toes - Wear crazy socks
- Tuesday, February 11: We're fans of good character - Wear Pirate or favorite sports team gear
- Wednesday, February 12: Hats off to good character - Wear your favorite hat
- Thursday, February 13: Pirates look up to good character - Dress up like your favorite teacher/staff member
Booster Club Concessions Needs Your Help
Northland Community Center (NCC) - Community Education Program
Winter Weather Information
In the event of school cancellation, PCR-3 will get that information out as early as possible through automated phone calls and text messages, the District website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media.
Please visit the Winter Weather Information page on the Parents Tab of the district website for information regarding recess and clothing considerations (there will be no outdoor recess when the wind chill is at 20 degrees or below), cancellations, how the district will notify families, and Y-Club information.
Parents: If you haven't yet opted in to receive texts and wish do so, please text the word "YES" to 67587.
Pirates R.O.C.K. January Character Trait - INDIVIDUALITY
January's #PiratesROCK trait is Individuality: setting yourself apart from others.
Treasure Chest
The Treasure Chest is open Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. and is also open for families and donors on an appointment basis. Appointments can be made by contacting our PCHS social worker or the Pupil Services Department:
Missy Falk 816-858-2822 x 1278
Pupil Services Department 816-858-7001
Barrels for donations to the Treasure Chest are located in each PCR-3 building. Items of greatest need include:
- Shelf-stable food
- Personal care items (toiletries, diapers, etc.)
- Laundry and dishwashing soap
- New socks and undergarments (primarily child sizes)
Follow the Treasure Chest on Facebook to learn of immediate needs.
Upcoming Events
February 3-7:
- Courtwarming Spirit Week
February 5-7:
- Winter Play, 7 PM $7.00
February 10-13:
- School Board Appreciation Week
- Pirates ROCK Character Warms the Heart Week
February 14:
- No School, District Inservice
February 17:
- No School, Presidents' Day
February 19:
- Community BINGO Night - Sponsored by FBLA, Paxton, 6-8 PM
February 26:
- Professional Learning Communities, 2-hour early release; Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 28:
- Athletic Singing and Hall of Fame Ceremony, 6 PM, Wilson theatre
February 29:
- Courtwarming Dance, 8:00 PM -11:00 PM, PCMS Gym
Click here for the full PCHS Calendar on our website - including Activities.
Bullying and Safety Concerns
Safety is one of our district’s top priorities and to help safeguard our school community, our district is now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration.
You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through SafeSchools Alert.
Every tip SafeSchools Alert receives about our district is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. And, tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer.
Together, using SafeSchools Alert, we can make our district a safer place to learn!
Click the link below to submit a tip or concern.
Upcoming Community Events
Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Star business partners!
WELLS BANK
KCI COLLISION
PINNACLE THERAPY
Platte County High School
- Dr. Chad Sayre, Principal
- Shari Waters, Assistant Principal
- Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
- Dr. Stephanie Theis, Assistant Principal
- Phil Dorman, Activities Director
Email: sayrec@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/plattecountyhs
Location: 1501 Branch St, Platte City, MO, United States
Phone: 816-858-2822
Facebook: facebook.com/PCR3HS
Twitter: @PCHSHalls