Knighthawk Family News
Pleasant Knoll Middle School - September 2023
We are Thoughtful. We are Empowered. We are Connected. We are PLEASANT KNOLL!
Important Dates
Sept. 8th - PTO Meeting @ 9
Sept. 11th - Volleyball @ BTMS
Sept. 12th - Step It Up Fundraiser Kick Off
Sept. 12th - Sept. 13th - Band Rental Night for 6th Grade
Sept. 14th - Volleyball @ PKMS
Sept. 15th - 7th Grade Social
Sept. 20th - Football @ PKMS
Sept. 22nd - 6th Grade Social
Front Office Reminders!
A few helpful tips and reminders...
- please label EVERYTHING especially lunchboxes, water bottles and agendas!!
- remember each student is allowed 3 'drop off's' for the school year (homework, lunchboxes, athletic equipment, etc.).
- reminder that no outside food is allowed for lunches.
Thank you for partnering with us to empower our students and foster responsibility!
FMSD Athletic Events
- Clear Bag Policy - New district policy requires the use of clear bags at all ticketed school functions. The PKMS Booster will be selling clear bags with our PKMS logo on in it at all of our sporting events. Click here to purchase one!
8th Grade PSAT Sign-Ups (optional)
What: The 8th grade students have the option to take the PSAT/NMSQT test for practice purposes. This test is the SAME test that is given to 11th graders.
When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Where: Pleasant Knoll Middle School (during the regular school day)
How to Sign Up: Go to your “Pay Fees” account and click on and pay for “PSAT Test Fee 2023-2024”
Cost: $18
Deadline to Register: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (tomorrow)
PKMS SIC
Nominate yourself or someone else for our PKMS SIC Board by Sept. 13th, 2023.
Please complete this form for nominations.
Elections for the 2023-2024 PKMS School Improvement Council will take place Sept. 14th, 2022. The First Meeting will be Sept. 25th @ 4:00 pm.
Nurse's News!
ATTENTION: 7TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Please make an appointment for your child to update their TDAP vaccination before next school year! All 7th graders will be required to get the TDAP vaccine to protect them against whooping cough (pertussis). One dose of TDAP administered on or after the 10th birthday is required for all 7th graders. Students who are not up to date with their TDAP vaccination may not be allowed to attend school.
When you have the updated SC vaccination record, please send a copy to the school nurse, Kim Larsen (Larsenk@fortmillschools.org). For any questions, please email Nurse Larsen.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR POWERSCHOOL
Parents, please take a look at the graphic below that highlights some symbols that you might see in PowerSchool along with their meaning. We are stressing with our students how important it is to check their PowerSchool weekly. Students will looking at PowerSchool every Monday during their Monday Meeting!
PKMS Teacher Shout-Outs
If you would like to give a shout-out to one of our fabulous PKMS teachers, please complete the form.
Parent Teacher Conference Request Form
Counselor Assignments
H - N - Tia Dixon: ellamk@fortmillschools.org
O - Z - Margaret Causey: causeym@fortmillschools.org
Purchase PKMS Athletic Tickets!
PKMS PTO News!
Grade Level Back to School Socials:
8th Grade- Friday, September 8- Last day to sign up is September 7 (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DABAB2EA1F5C07-8thgrade)
7th Grade- Friday, September 15- Last day to sign up is September 14 (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DABAB2EA1F5C07-7thgrade)
6th Grade- September 22- Last day to sign up is September 21 (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DABAB2EA1F5C07-6thgrade)
Step it Up Fundraiser:
Our major fundraiser of the year launches on September 12. We are so excited for 2023 Step it Up! Be on the lookout for information coming home next week. Our goal is to make this our most successful fundraiser yet and help support our teachers, staff and students.
For more information or to keep up to date on PTO activities, please follow/like us on facebook @PleasantKnollMIddlePTO or on instagram at pkms_pto
Parent Communication
We would like to keep all of our parents informed of upcoming events, classroom news, and school news. Please use the PKMS website. It should be a primary source of communication for our families. Please also use our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages for information as well.
Twitter - @PK_Knighthawks
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/
Instagram - pleasantknollmiddleschool
Pleasant Knoll Middle School
Email: zeppelink@fortmillschools.org
Website: http://pkms.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 2320 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Phone: 803-835-3770
Facebook: facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/
Twitter: @PK_Knighthawks