-PHS Update- April 14
Pleasanton High School
Important Dates and Events
April 15 - HS BB @ St. Paul
April 16 - JH Track @ Home
April 16 - Job Corp Visit
April 17 - Early Release
April 17 - JH Renissance
April 17 - FFA Land Judging @ Wabauness
April 18 - PSU Science Day
April 18 - JH Track @ NE Arma
April 18 - HS BB @ PVHS
April 22 - HS BB @ Home vs Oswego
April 22 - HS Track @ JLHS
April 23 - JH Track @ UTHS
April 23 - Senior Interview Night
April 25 - HS Athletic Banquet
April 26 - HS Track @ Madison
April 28 - FFA State CDEs
April 29 - FFA State CDEs
April 29 - JH Track @ Home
April 29 - HS BB @ JLHS
April 30 - FFA State CDEs
April 30 - HS Concert/Art Show
May 1 - Early Release
May 1 - JH Field Trips
May 2 - HS Track @ Humbolt
May 2 - HS Baseball @ Crest
May 3 - FFA Banquet
May 6 - HS Baseball - Make-up
May 6 - HS Track @ Iola
May 8 - JH/HS Awards Assembly
May 8 - Baccalaureate
May 10 - Last Day of School
May 13 - HS Baseball Regionals - TBA
May 13 - BOE Meeting
Post Secondary Success Week
Whew! We had a busy week!
Last week we celebrated Post Secondary Success Week, we conducted state testing with many of our students and additionally we able to introduce our students to the post secondary options in our state.
Students were able to choose from: Fort Scott Community College, Allen Community College, Johnson County Community College, Pittsburg State University, Kansas Technical Center, Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and the Pitt State School of Construction Expo.
Additionally, our students completed community service projects on Friday, or competed in the "If I Were Mayor" project.
Trading Post Community Service
Setting a New Headstone
FFA to Trading Post
Pitt State Construction Expo
Flint Hills Tecnical College
Kansas Technical Center
Job Corp - Visiting on Tuesday, April 16
Job Corp of the Flint Hills will be visiting the PHS campus on Tuesday, April 16. Job Corp is a free secondary or post-secondary program for students who are interested in achieving industry certification and/or the high school diploma. The program provides housing, meals, health care and career training.
Final Countdown!
We are in the final weeks of school and for many of our students this is an exciting time: graduation, prom, field trips and fun! We also have students who struggle at the end of school, it may be with motivation, attendance, behavior or even just miss being in school over the summer.
It is important that students stay on top of their attendance and classwork, as our school year comes to and end missing grades can have a really big impact.
If you have a struggling student, please encourage them to visit with Mr. Nolan, or Mrs. Conley. We want to help them finish their school year strong, and can often provide recommendations for staying busy over the summer.
High School Athletic Banquet, April 25 @ 5:30 pm
A note from Tara Carpenter, District Athletic Director:
Our HS Athletic Banquet is fast approaching! The banquet is scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm. This is for current 9-12 the grade athletes. There will be a meal provided and the cost is $9.00 per plate (high school pays for athlete's meal). Please RSVP to the high school office for your reservation at 913-351-8701. Meal to be provided: lasagna, green beans, salad, garlic bread, and dessert.
Reminder: PHS Dress Code
As the weather improves, we like to remind all of our students of the dress code at PHS.
The primary objective of PHS is to create an atmosphere in which each student can develop to the best of his/her individual potential. Students should appear at school in a manner that will allow them to function at the best level possible without interfering with the learning situation. This dress code applies not only to the school day but to all after-school activities and events.
The following is a minimum, which is expected:
Students are required to wear footwear.
All clothing must cover from armpit to armpit and from mid-thigh to mid-thigh at a fingertip length (front and back of clothing). Leggings may also be worn under clothing that does not meet the fingertip length rule.
Students may wear jeans and pants that are distressed, but all exposed skin (holes) must be below the fingertip line.
All shirts must have two straps and cover undergarments. Students will not be allowed to wear clothing that reveals undergarments of any kind.
Students will not be allowed to wear clothing that is designed primarily to be worn as undergarments. This includes tank tops, muscle shirts, or any shirt that has large armholes, which expose the chest or stomach of the student.
Students will not be allowed to wear hats and/or head coverings of any kind in the school building during regular school hours. The exception is on Hat Day, once a month.
All organizations reserve the right to regulate the appearance of their members provided this meets the administrative approval.
Students are prohibited from wearing sunglasses in school unless for medical reasons verified by a physician’s note. Prescription eyewear with tinted lenses that adjust to the light level of the room is acceptable.
No shirts or apparel expressing sexual innuendos, rude statements, or promoting the usage of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol are to be worn to school or at school-related events. Additionally, clothing cannot be adorned with lettering, patches, or drawings that are offensive or are against the student's standards of excellence.
No blankets or pillows are allowed in the classrooms.
IMPACT Referrals - Take a moment to celebrate someone!
Policy Reminder: Spectator Expectations at Events
As we ramp up basketball season, we just want to remind everyone of the expectations of spectators at events. Basketball is a physical and high-intensity sport, tensions can run high. We want all of our athletes and Blu-Jay fans to be able to enjoy the game!
From the PHS Student/Family Handbook:
Parent/Adult/Spectator Expectations at Events: In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment in which our students can maximize their educational and social development, the following regulations are enacted with respect to the conduct of adult visitors:
1. Access to extracurricular locker rooms, meeting rooms, school transportation, and the like is strictly limited to students involved in extracurricular activities, sponsors/coaches, and administrators. Access by all others is prohibited by the Board of Education. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a suspension of the individual from extracurricular activities and/or school premises.
2. Verbally aggressive behavior, which would include, but not be limited to, threats, intimidation, and profanity, will result in limited access to school premises and school activities for up to one (1) year. The length of the restriction will be determined by the administration.
3. Physical or violent behavior will result in a ban by the Board of Education from school premises and activities and will be referred to law enforcement.
4. Failures to comply with the restricted access provided in these regulations will result in the filing of civil and/or criminal charges.
Contact Us
Email: sara.conley@usd344.org
Website: https://www.usd344.org/
Location: 1001 Ash Street, Pleasanton, KS, USA
Phone: 913-352-8701
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantonschoolsusd344/
Twitter: @344_usd