Tiger Update
Information/Updates about Pickerington High School Central
Message from Mr. Lanier
I hope everyone in Tiger Nation has a restful, reflective, and peaceful Thanksgiving break. I will be spending time with my family and giving thanks for the blessings that are plentiful at PHSC.
Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Let's Go Tigers,
Mr. Lanier
Important Dates
November 23-25: No School: Thanksgiving Break
November 29-December 15: OST Fall Testing at PHSC
November 29 & December 7: Central will be on a PM Assembly bell schedule to conduct safety drills
December 20: Last day of the first semester. Grades are due the first week of January.
December 21-January 4: No school. Winter break.
January 5: Students return to start the 2nd semester.
Fall OST Testing Information
OST Testing
The fall OST (state testing) test window will open when we return from Thanksgiving break. This testing window is used to re-test students who have not achieved the necessary scores for graduation. Students who are to be tested were mailed a letter home this week. Students will also receive email reminders about testing sent to their PLSD student email addresses.
Please contact your school counselor if you have questions about fall testing.
Fall OST Testing:
November 29 -- ELA II
November 30 -- Algebra/Geometry
December 6 -- American History/Biology/American Government
What should students bring?
Chromebook, fully charged
Pencils for scratch work (Scratch paper is provided)
Calculator
Earbuds/headphones (optional)
Preparing for OST Testing
For additional information on preparing for these tests go to the Ohio Department of Education.
A Message from PLSD
Thank You Pickerington families!
We can't thank you enough Pickerington families for your support of the bond issue on Nov. 8! We are so pleased that 57% of voters supported the bond issue for our students, for more space for teaching and learning, and for the future of Pickerington Schools and the entire community as we faced unprecedented growth!
Now with your support, district leaders will begin working right away on implementing the district’s capital plan, which includes the proceeds from the $89.930 million bond issue, to:
- Build a new junior high school that can house up to 1,300 students
- Renovate all of Ridgeview Junior High to convert to a building holding separate kindergarten to fourth grade elementary and fifth to sixth grade middle schools; this creates an eighth elementary school that will house about 450 elementary students, and a fourth middle school that will house about 450 middle school students
- Add 24 additional classrooms at Central High School housing up to 650 students; upgrade the cafeteria, expanding capacity by 200 additional students; install secure entryways
- Add 18 additional classrooms to North High School housing up to 470 additional students; install secure entryways
- Renovate and upgrade multiple elementary schools to accommodate growth, making room for up to 375 additional students.
While it may take awhile for all of the construction to be completed, rest assured we will move forward as quickly as possible and will post updates on our progress, every step of the way. We are so #PLSDProud of the confidence you have demonstrated in the district at the polls, and we are ready and eager to do the work that will continue to make Pickerington Schools a destination district that is Educating for Tomorrow.
Counselor Corner
Counseling Office Weekly Update 11/18/22
Career Center Applications
Any sophomore who is interested in attending Eastland/Fairfield Career Centers next school year may now apply by going to this link. The deadline to apply is February 10th.
Attention Seniors!
Please remember that all Seniors must request transcripts at least 10 days prior to the application deadline! Here are the directions to request transcripts. Please make sure to add the college to “Colleges I’m applying to” AND click the box that says “Request Transcript”. Parents should bookmark this hub as a resource for planning for post-secondary exploration and opportunities as well as graduation information.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
October 1st was the opening day for Seniors to begin submitting their FAFSA. The Free Application For Student Aid, is the most important thing Seniors can do to get money for college. Seniors can also start searching for and completing scholarship applications. Here is a list of the scholarships our high schools have put together to help students locate scholarship opportunities. The Senior Hub has a scholarship presentation with other scholarship resources. Now is the time to start this process!
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Click on the link to learn about upcoming college and career visits for November. Don’t forget to register through Naviance 2 days (or more) prior to the visit. These are the last visits scheduled for the 1st semester due to state testing beginning after Thanksgiving break.
Volunteers needed!
Your PHSC school counselors would like to offer career information to our students through people in the community sharing information about their careers. Anyone who would like to visit our school and present to our students about their career, should complete this career speaker interest form. The format/process would be similar to the college admissions visits which includes:: scheduling a 30-40 minute presentation in our media center, students register to attend, one counselor is present, teachers are notified. Speakers would be asked to share the following information: Day in the life of the career, training, average starting salary, best things about the career, demand, challenging things about the career, advancement/further training opportunities.
Attention Juniors!
The Handshake Students are a diverse group of high school students; they come from different schools, different families, and different backgrounds, but they all share three common traits. The students in the Handshake Program want to continue their education after high school, they're coachable, and they have grit. Handshake America believes that with these qualities, students have what it takes to be successful in life. The Handshake Program provides the students with an opportunity to get out of their hometown “bubbles” and connect with their peers as well as adults who have had success in their lives. The students learn that these common traits will help drive them to success.
Apply to be a Handshake America Student APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 16
2023 AP Exam Information
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam will be held during the weeks of May 1 through May 12. AP exams are available for students who complete AP courses. Successful completion of an AP exam can award potential college credit. In some cases, AP exams are also used as an alternative to graduation testing requirements. Students and families interested in college credit should consult with their college of choice to determine the exam score needed to earn college credit.
AP EXAM DATES
The 2023 AP exams will be administered over two weeks between May 1-5 and May 8-12 with the exception of AP Art. All AP Art portfolios are to be submitted no later than May 5.
Here is a current AP Exam schedule provided by the CollegeBoard: 2023 AP Exam Schedule
AP EXAM COST
The cost for an AP Exam will be $97 per exam. Please keep in mind that the AP Physics C and AP Micro/Macro Economics courses have two exams associated with their class.
For students who qualify and participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch program, their exams will be free. To qualify for this AP Fee Reduction, students must have qualified for free/reduced lunch. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact Food Services at 614-833-3645.
The $97 fee will be added to your child’s student fees later in the year.
EXAM SCHEDULE
The following is the exam schedule for the 2023 AP Testing Season. Please note that students must arrive 30 minutes prior to the testing start date. Once the exam has begun, late admissions will not be permitted. As such, students should make plans with their parent/guardian for transportation to and from exams.
May 5: AP 3D, 2D, and Drawing physical portfolio construction
QUESTIONS
Any AP Exam questions can be directed to PHSC AP Coordinator Chris Peirano at chris_peirano@plsd.us or 614-548-1815.
Seeing your School Counselor
Students may request an appointment to see their school counselor, using the same form linked above, for a variety of reasons including:
•Struggling academically, socially or emotionally
•Problem-solving
•Career and College Counseling
•Conflict resolution
•Any general concerns
Please join the School Counselor’s Google Classrooms
The Counseling office will be keeping you informed of important information regarding your future plans and events and deadlines that the School Counselors work with. If you have not already done so, please join our google classrooms to stay informed:
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Here are the counseling department assignments and emails for the 2022-23 school year:
Ashlee_Hoffman@plsd.us He-Me
Chris_Periano@plsd.us Mi-Sh
Andrea_Schrickel@plsd.us Secretary
Senior HUB.
Attention Seniors!! Important Cap and Gown Ordering Information Below!!
Class of 2023 Seniors and Parents- You can now begin placing your order for graduation cap and gown and accessories online. Take advantage of the "Early Bird Pricing" by placing your order prior to January 8th! Ordering is easy! Simply go to the link below and click "shop grad products" to begin placing your order. We have also included information videos about Graduation Products and Class Rings.
Herff Jones is our official Graduation provider. If you have any questions or need help ordering, please call them at 740-357-2160."
Grad Video: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/7mzombw9f9
Ring Video: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/4wsct41gsc
PHSC Percussion Group (The D.E.A.D.S.) Go to Indy!!
The Marching Tigers percussion group (known as the D.E.A.D.S.) recently attended a national percussion conference in Indianapolis. The students and staff got to see everything from some of the best college and high school percussion groups in the world, to famous drum set players for world famous musicians, various world artists from different cultures and countries, and more - both in workshops/masterclasses, as well as in concerts. Also, the 12 best competitive marching bands in the country were on display at Lucas Oil Stadium.
What a great experience for all involved.
Congratulations to Caspian Keil!!
Career Center Update
Athletics Corner
Welcome Back Tigers
Season tickets are now on sale for all Athletic Games. You can find ticket sales through the Central HS Box Office @
Pickerington Central High School Box Office
Tiger Club Passes for PHSC Students $53.00 - All Home Games All Seasons
VISIT ARBITER LIVE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULES AND GAME TIMES FOR ALL TEAMS
Thank you for supporting the Pickerington Central Tigers by making a reserved season pass purchase! Like last year, season passes will be available in the form of digital passes (PDF via email or mobile app). We continue to prepare for the 2022 Tiger Athletic Season and truly appreciate your loyal support of Pickerington Athletics!
Instructions
- Visit our Official Ticketing Page
- Choose Get Passes for 2022-2023 Season Pass.
- Under the event name & pricing, select Have a passcode?
- Enter your passcode (insert PHSCTigers), then Apply.
- Select the seats you would like to purchase
- Review your order by confirming your seat locations or remove any you don't wish to purchase.
- Click "Check Out" to continue.
Year passes are also available at this time (Championship Club, Conference Club, and Tiger Club).
TIGER ATHLETICS
LISA MORELLI
PHSC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Tiger Parent Hub
Community Calendar Link
Central & North Theater Departments Get Together
Hope both troupes 'break a leg' in their weekend performances!!
There is still time to catch Steel Magnolias!!
The PHSC Theatre Department is thrilled to present “Steel Magnolias” as our Fall Play.
Tickets can be purchased at the PHSC BoxOffice.
November 19th-7:00 PM
November 20th-3:00 PM
There are two swings that will each be performing at one show. Please see the information in BoxOffice as to which nights swings will perform.
“Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling
THE STORY: The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric One towards the end and there’s one that’s Uber what time and we will start here tomorrow millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Donations
Pickerington Central Theatre is able to put on top of the line performances funded entirely by tickets and donations thanks to the generous donations of this amazing community. We are so appreciative of this community and their giving spirit and hearts. Any and all donations go directly to the department to purchase rights for shows, costumes, set materials, and designers. If you feel so inclined please take a moment to visit our paypal link and donate. Thank you so much for your fiscal and physical support!
Thank you so much for your time and your support!
PHSC Administrators and School Counselors
Administrators: Tom Lanier, Principal
A-D - Heather Tinsley, Assistant Principal
E-K - Tom Lombardi, Assistant Principal
L-Ri - Roshawn Parker, Lead Assistant Principal
Ro-Z - Ryan Wells, Assistant Principal
Counselors:
A-Co - Jennifer Dashner
Cr-Ha - Maria Perez
He-Me - Ashlee Hoffman
Mi-Sh - Chris Peirano
Si-Z - Julie Brunner
Pickerington High School Central
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, Ohio 43147
614-548-1800
https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-central-high/