-PHS Update- January 15
Pleasanton High School
Important Dates and Events
January 16 - Marine Recruiter Lunch Visit
January 17 - Midseason Tournament
January 17 - HS Scholars Bowl vs Pittsburg
January 18 - Early Release
January 19 - Midseason Tournament
January 20 - Midseason Tournament
January 23 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Uniontown
January 24 - HSBB @ Home vs Moran
January 25 - FFA Poultry @ Paola
January 25 - US Army Rep Lunch Visit
January 26 - HS Scholars Bowl - League @ Marmaton Valley
January 27 - Courtwarming
January 27 - HSBB vs Altoona
January 31 - HSBB @ Crest
February 1 - Early Release
February 1 - STARS Event @ Iola
February 3 - HSBB @ Chetopa
February 6 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Jayhawk
February 7 - HSBB vs Uniontown (Home)
February 8 - FFA Meat Judging @ Paola
February 9 - JH Scholars Bowl @ Arma
February 10 - HSBB vs Oswego
February 13 - BOE Meeting
Big News: Don Epps to USD 344!
Hats and Backpacks
1. Hats - This is not a new expectation, it has been a school dress code issue for many years. Students are not allowed to wear hats in the classrooms or hallways of PHS.
2. Backpacks - This was a new expectation for this school year, and has been difficult for many of our students to get used to. Students are expected to store backpacks in their lockers, lockers may be accessed during passing period or with the permission of a teacher during class.
Date Corrections - Update your Calendar!
Originally January 16 was listed as a tournament night, but we will not need all four nights due to the number of teams.
April 22 - Prom
Prom was listed as April 8 on the printed calendar, but April 22 is the actual date.
April 27 - May 1 - Senior Trip
Seniors will be on their trip to Wisconsin Dells!
Courtwarming Spirit Week

Preparing for Courtwarming!
Theme: Pleasanton's Got Game
January 11 - Class meetings during seminar to prepare for lip sync!
January 16 through January 19 - Hallway decorating during seminar
January 27 - Courtwarming pep assembly, basketball game and ceremony
Click here to recognize someone who makes our school community a better place!
Parents - We need you!
A site council is a commitment to the school in hopes of making it the best school it can be. It is a time commitment, but it is also a commitment to seek solutions to areas of weakness in our system. A great school is always seeking ways to improve and a site council helps to lead those improvements.
If you would like more information about serving on the Pleasanton High School site council, please contact Sara Conley at sara.conlely@usd344.org.
Sportsmanship and Rule 52
At all events, our goal is to provide a positive experience for our athletes and coaches. We want to cheer them on, provide encouragement and support them whether they win or lose. PHS Pride has been a goal this year, and our students have risen to the occasion, they show up and cheer each other on. I am so proud that our student section is growing into a fun and positive environment for our fans and athletes.
Below is the link to Rule 52 from KSHSAA - I encourage you to review these rules with your family. As we approach basketball season, you will see more leadership from our students in the area of sportsmanship, prior to each game our athletes will provide these reminders to fans to help promote a positive environment.