Tiger Update
Information/Updates about Pickerington High School Central
Message from Mr. Lanier
We continue to challenge our students to identify areas that they need to improve both academically and socially. I've asked them to do two things:
1. Put their phones away during their downtime and utilize that time to do something that will improve their academic performance.
2. Do something of service to support a fellow Tiger.
We will relentlessly pursue these two things throughout the remainder of the school year. Students who commit to these two challenges will find that their grades will improve, but, more importantly, they will feel a sense of accomplishment when they commit to helping others. We want to finish the school year on an upward trend and know that if everyone commits to serving one another we will build a learning community that we can all be proud to be a part of.
Thank you for your support of our students and staff!!
Tiger Up,
Mr. Lanier
Important Dates
March 15: Addams Family Senior/Sophomore school show. Tickets must be purchased online to attend the show.
March 17: Addams Family Junior/Freshman school show. Tickets must be purchased online to attend the show.
'Battle of the Classes Volleyball tournament (team entry forms are due to Mr. Rininger by Tuesday, March 14.
March 19: Central PTSO scholarship application deadline (see details in the newsletter below)
March 20-24: No School, Spring Break
March 28: PLSD PTO scholarship application deadline (see details in the newsletter below)
April 4 & April 5: ELA II OST test (mark your calendars, more information to come)
April 7 & April 10: No School.
April 14 & 15: Alg I & Geometry OST tests (mark your calendars, more information to come)
April 18: Biology OST test (mark your calendars, more information to come)
April 19: American History & Am. Government OST test (mark your calendars, more information to come)
April 26: Class of 2023 Distinguished Scholar Awards ceremony (by invitation)
April 29: 7:30-11:00 p.m. Prom @ The Wigwam; 11:30 p.m.-2:00 a.m. After-Prom at Rule 3 (tickets will go on sale starting April 5 for both events)
Central Theater Presents The Addams Family this Spring
Pickerington Central is fortunate to be included in the CAPA Marquee Awards for the fourth year in a row. Through this educational celebration, students have the ability to earn nominations for their show, their roles, their backstage excellence and more! Nothing could be more helpful to their success than support from their Pickerington Community.
As a non-profit performing arts organization, donations and ticket sales are the primary and only fiscal backing that Pickerington Central Theatre uses to maintain their mission of performing top notch shows with an emphasis on providing entertainment for the Pickerington Community and providing priceless educational and performance experiences for Central students.
The Pickerington Central Theatre Department is student run and student supported. This means that our students build, perform in, and run our shows. This provides a wonderful education for both those on stage, and those that help with crew, costumes, PR marketing, and technology. If you feel moved to donate, please do so Here.
Tickets are now available at the Pickerington Central Box Office.
March 16th- 7:00 P.M
March 17th-7:00 P.M.
March 18th-7:00 P.M.
March 19th 3:00 P.M.
Counselor Corner
Scheduling for 2023-2024
School Counselors will continue to meet with students individually through Friday, 3/17, to verify the classes students have requested for next school year. Parents should also log into their student’s Infinite Campus account to double check their course selections. The master schedule for next school year will be created based on these requests so students and parents need to be sure of their selections.
Let’s Taco Bout Colleges & Careers!!
Attention Juniors and Seniors!
Meet and learn about different college and career options. You must register to attend a college or career visit.
Summer Experiences!
Summer is a great time for students to discover career interests, college opportunities or learn new skills. Each spring we create a list of summer opportunities for our students and encourage them to participate! Whether it be a summer camp, part time job, internship, job shadowing, or summer classes or college campus opportunities, it will be a great learning experience and will look pretty good on a college or job resume as well! We will keep adding to this list as we become aware of more summer events.Attention Seniors!
Many colleges require that you have your mid-year transcript sent. Please make sure to check the application requirements and make the request for your mid year transcript in Naviance. The directions are below.
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.
Cap and Gown Ordering Link: https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/OH/Pickerington%20Central/34005385000/1039/buildpackage/4
Financial Aid/Scholarships
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 . Applying is the only way to receive free money for college! There is still time to apply!
Summer Experiences!
Summer is a great time for students to discover career interests, college opportunities or learn new skills. Each spring we create a list of summer opportunities for our students and encourage them to participate! Whether it be a summer camp, part time job, internship, job shadowing, or summer classes or college campus opportunities, it will be a great learning experience and will look pretty good on a college or job resume as well! We will keep adding to this list as we become aware of more summer events.
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.
AP 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
Hillary_Snelling@plsd.us Registrar
College Credit Plus Update: Important Deadlines Included in this message
Students taking College Credit Plus courses next year MUST meet application deadlines and qualify to take the classes. Please contact your school counselor with questions about taking College Credit Plus.
1) A new declaration of intent is required annually. It is available online at this link. The deadline for this form is April 3rd.
2) Students will need to apply to the primary college partner, MTC, by April 3rd. The application is available at this link.
3) Some of our courses (listed below) require a placement test score. This process was different during the pandemic, but is returning to the Accuplacer for next year's courses. Students taking College Credit Plus need to monitor their PLSD email accounts for important updates and communication from Mr. Sabetta (PLSD CCP Coordinator).
4) The Accuplacer requires students to have an account with the college.
5) CCP Information night is February 8th at 6:30pm in the PAC at North.
Courses with placement requirements:
Comp 1 - Accuplacer Writing
Comp 2 - Credit in Comp 1
Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics - Accuplacer Math
All others require a 3.0 unweighted GPA for "placement".
Senior HUB.
Central PTSO Announces Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2023
Central High School PTSO
The purpose of this Education & Enrichment Award is to recognize our students’ successful achievement of Graduation and encourage the pursuit of career, education, and community through the advancement of learning by Military Enlistment, College or Career Technical Education.
The following are guidelines that have been outlined for consideration of these PTSO Collaborative Funds for Graduation Year 2023. Students who have successfully graduated or completed all senior requirements during the academic or summer school period by June 15, will be considered. All submissions received no later than, March 19, 2023, by 5:00 pm (EST) will be considered for monetary level funding or local participation awards based on recommendations by the PTSO Central Scholarship Committee. This year’s scholarship committee will be chaired by the distinguished Vice President Upshaw-Culp.
Interested students should send complete the initial form located at:
Please complete forms of interest at: (https://forms.gle/YdA7tjEjiE6G6ftcA)
PTSO Leadership Team
Pickerington PTO Scholarship Program is Open for Applications
The joint PTO Scholarship has been in existence even before 1989.
The scholarship is open to any graduating Pickerington student (PHSC, PHSN, Alternative including those who go to Fairfield Career Center) who will be seeking ANY post secondary schooling (college, university, technical…).
Application Deadline: March 28
Representative Meetings: April 4 AND 18.
Students can find out more information in Naviance and the School Counseling office.
Graduation Speaker Audition Form
Cap and Gown Ordering Links
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
2023 Senior Timeline
Let's have a great final semester with the Class of 2023!!
Attention Seniors...Chromebook buyback program is here....
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
Journalist Competition to Cover the Jimmy Awards in NYC
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Here is the link to the recording of the National Student Reporter Info Session.
As a reminder, applications will close on April 12 and we will be notifying the winner (our regional nominee) by email on April 17.
- Please review the guidelines and award application on the Awards page of the Marquee site.
- Student Reporters who are selected to come to the Jimmy Awards will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID in compliance with Juilliard’s requirement.
- They may use other people in your videos.
- Their video must include a 20-second unedited segment with a direct address to the camera.
Lady Tigers make it to the State Final Four!!
Congratulations to the players and coaches and best of luck to our seniors as they now move on to the next chapter of their journeys.
Workforce Development Information Night
PHSC Student Introduces the Keynote Speaker at the Dyslexia Summit
Way to represent Tiger Nation, Riley!!
Central Student Wins NASA Art Patch Competition
Athletic Teams Host Fundraisers and Camps
Chipotle - Boys Volleyball on 3/1/23
Chipotle - Soccer on 4/15/23
Mods Pizza - Soccer on 5/11/23
Upcoming Camps:
Girls Volleyball Youth Camp June 12-15
Little Tigers Football Camp July 17-19
Tiger Parent Hub
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/