Pickerington VLA
February 17, 2023
About Us
- Dr. Kara Jackson
Counselor
- Michelle Hurd
Secretary
- April Anda
Email: kara_jackson@plsd.us
Website: https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/virtual-learning-academyLocation: 90 North East Street, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-920-6140
Principal's Message
Hello! Happy Friday!
A few new highlights in this week's newsletter - Parents there's an opportunity for your student(s) to voice their opinion. The panorama spring survey is now available. Have your student(s) take the time to fill out each survey. Their input is important. There are several upcoming career expos -take advantage of these free events. Seniors, please check Infinite Campus for student fees.
REVIEW - Juniors, please review the ACT information section below. ALL Juniors will take the ACT on March 8th. Transportation is available upon request.
Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Kara Jackson, Ed.D.
Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Instructional Technology
Pickerington Local School District
614-833-2110
Senior Fees
Please remember to check your Infinite Campus for student fees.
As in previous years, all student fees must be paid in full in order for your senior to walk on graduation day, as well as send and receive transcripts.
Please Note: The total balance due may change between now and graduation depending on classes added or dropped and any AP Tests that your senior opts to sit for.
Forms of payment accepted are as follows:
Credit Card
Personal Check
Cash (exact amount only)
Pay online or drop off at either PHSC or PHSN.
Panorama SEL Spring Survey
Dear Pickerington Local School District Families,
We thank you and your family for being our partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Pickerington Local School District values input from our community, and we need to hear from your child(ren). Their voices are important as we work to improve the overall school experience for students and their families. Please ask your child(ren) to take a few minutes to read the information below and fill out the surveys. Thank you.
Explore Engineering Event
Explore Engineering is a FREE event where your students can learn more about engineering as a career and what makes a University of Dayton engineering degree distinctive. They’ll participate in hands-on labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and engineering facilities. Parent programming is also provided at both events. In addition to the Explore Engineering program, the Women Engineering Program, Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program and International Engineering Student Engagement Program invite women, multi-ethnic and international students to join them for our Extra Exploring lunch program, where they’ll meet current engineering students and learn how they are using their engineering skills to pursue their passions. This is event will be held on Saturday, February 25. Space is limited for these events, and registration is required. Please encourage your students to register today to secure their spots!
Mental Health America of Ohio
Since 2018, the Fairfield County Client Navigator program has been connecting residents of Fairfield County with the mental health services they need most. And they attribute their success to the strong partnerships and relationships they’ve built with local organizations.
2023 Career Expo
The 2023 Career Expo for 11th & 12th graders in Fairfield County is March 30th from 9:30 AM - 12 PM at the Fairfield County Workforce Center at 4465 Coonpath Rd., Carroll, OH. Registration is required. Please reach out to Michelle Hurd to register, for additional information and if you will need school transportation.
michelle_hurd@plsd.us or by phone @ 614-830-2793
Class of 2024 Students will take the ACT March 8
The following is important information for all students and parents of students in the junior class regarding the free ACT exam that will be conducted during school at PHSC on Wednesday, March 8th. PLSD is offering an ACT Review Class-details below in the flyers section.
Senior Chromebook Buyback
If you are interested in purchasing your Chromebook this form must be filled out by end of day Sunday, April 30th, 2023.
We will then load fees to purchase the Chromebook into Infinite Campus that following Monday, May 1st, 2023.
You will have through Friday, May 12th, 2023 to pay the fee.
Failure to meet all deadlines as mentioned means you will need to turn in your Chromebook and charger during Senior Chromebook collection on Monday, May 15th, 2023.
On Monday, May 15th, 2023 - Chromebooks that were purchased by seniors will be removed from our Google Management system and remotely wiped. Once this is done the Chromebook will be free from any PLSD restrictions. Once the remote wipe is done the first Google account to sign into the device will be the owner of that device and have total permissions over the device. After the remote wipe make sure you sign-in with a personal Google account and not your school-based account so that you are the new owner of the Chromebook.
All Graduating Seniors
Central Students-Senior Diploma Form for Graduating Central Students:
All graduating Central seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission.
North Students-Senior Diploma and Staff Selection Form for Graduating North Students:
All graduating North seniors need to complete this form to confirm the proper spelling of their name AND to select the PHSC staff member who will present them their diploma at graduation. You must use your PLSD student account to login to complete the form and each student is limited to ONE submission. Please disregard the submission by date. The form can still be filled out.
Counselor's Corner
- Seniors - The last day of VLA classes is Friday, May 12. If your student plans to walk for graduation no extensions can be given.
- Click Below if you need an appointment:
Link to request an appointment with me
- Help link for Edmentum/Apex for students to have a live person:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l_RkOtk1DkmyzZYCrQxQDFBy6uNmxcakaQ1JzQuCa1I/view
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