Tiger Update
Information/Updates about Pickerington High School Central
Message from Mr. Lanier
As we enter into a warmer time of the school year and we get closer to the end of the year I want to remind our learning community of a few important things. It is critical that we are mindful of ensuring that we finish the year strong.
1. Central is a closed campus during the school day. This means that students are not permitted to leave campus without permission or without being signed out by their parent/guardian. We have seen an uptick in students leaving without permission. Please remind your student of this expectation.
2. Food deliveries to school are not permitted. Please know that students will not be permitted to have access to the food and may face school discipline if this situation occurs.
3. We need to maximize our learning time in the classroom. Make it a point to be on time to school and to classes.
These rules are in place for student and staff safety and help us maintain a positive learning atmosphere. We ask for you help in discussing these expectations with your student and helping us finish the year on a great note!!
Have a great weekend!!
Tiger Up,
Mr. Lanier
Important Dates
April 18: Biology OST test
April 19: American History & Am. Government OST test
April 20: 6:30 p.m. Virtual Family Engagement: Summer Reinforcement Programming
April 25: 8:15 a.m. Senior Class Meeting/Group Photo in the gym
April 26: 6 p.m. in the PAC: Class of 2023 Distinguished Scholar Awards ceremony (by invitation)
April 27: Spring Pep Assembly/Prom Court Announced. Central will use an AM Assembly bell schedule
April 29: 7:30-11:00 p.m. Prom @ The Wigwam; 11:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. After-Prom at Rule 3 (tickets will go on sale starting April 5 for both events)
9 a.m. EL Listening Campaign at Toll Gate MS
10 a.m. ComUNITY Fair at Toll Gate MS
May 10: 5:00 p.m. Military Signing Day.
OST Testing
Testing students need to arrive at school on time in the morning as testing will begin promptly at the beginning of the school day. Personal electronic devices ARE NOT PERMITTED during testing so we recommend that students leave their personal devices at home. Students will use their school issued chromebooks for testing so make sure that the device is properly charged prior to the test. We also ask that students conduct a restart of their chromebooks so that the testing cache is available to them as they begin their testing session.
We thank everyone for their patience as we conduct this very important process during the next 3 weeks.
OST Testing Schedule:
ELA II: April 4 and 5
Alg. I/Geom: April 13 and 14
Biology: April 18
Am. Hist./Am. Government: April 19
Please review the OST Testing Bell Schedule below:
Community Fair is April 29
CommUNITY Fair: You are invited to the 6th Annual Pickerington CommUNITY Fair: Expanding Our Global Reach. Pickerington families come from over 70 countries and speak more than 50 languages. The CommUNITY Fair celebrates the many different cultures and traditions from around the world. We will feature: student projects, presentations, performances and much more.
Come and learn about your neighbors. Come and enjoy the fun!
EL Listening Campaign
Counselor Corner
PHSC Counseling Office Weekly Update 4/14/2023
Senior Graduation Survey
Attention Seniors!
We need you to complete the Senior graduation Exit Survey. This survey can be located in your Naviance Account. Go to About Me, My Stuff, Surveys, and Surveys not Completed. This is very important as it allows us to send your final transcripts to your colleges, military, or employers. This information will also be used to provide information for graduation ceremonies. This is a required survey! Please complete this survey no later than May 5th.
Honor’s Diploma’s
Any Senior who is planning to earn the arts, social science or STEM Honors Diploma and has not yet submitted their portfolios or documentation of field experiences need to send these to their school counselor by April 24th. (This does NOT include the STEM diplomas associated with Mr. Harris’s class) Students and parents should review the criteria prior to submitting materials. Students expecting to receive the Academic Honors Diploma will be identified by the school counselors by looking at the student’s transcripts.. A list will be posted by 4/28 for Seniors to review. Please note that students must meet ALL BUT 1 OF THE LISTED CRITERIA FOR EACH TYPE OF HONORS DIPLOMA AND THAT STUDENTS MAY ONLY EARN 1 HONORS DIPLOMA.
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.
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! Many deadlines are impending!
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
Summer PE Information
Prom Tickets on Sale: April 5-April 21
Please contact Mrs. Christy Conley if you have questions about purchasing prom tickets.
After Prom Help Needed
Senior HUB.
Senior Quote Competition is Now Up and Running
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." It's not too late to order your cap and gown...all orders placed now will be delivered directly to the home address.
Grad Video: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/7mzombw9f9
Ring Video: https://herffjones.wistia.com/medias/4wsct41gsc
2023 Senior Timeline: Keep checking this document as it is updated consistently
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
Tiger Tea: Student News Site
A new Tiger Team Room edition has been published this week! The 7th Edition topics include the 2023 MLB Rule Changes, the Addams Family Production, and an interview with art teacher, Mr. Young. Check it out on the Tiger Tea website found through Classlink or clicking this link.
Athletic Teams Host Fundraisers and Camps
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
Immunization Notice to the Class of 2024.
EF Tour Opportunity
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/