PCHS Pirate News
February 2024
April 8, 2024
π¨βπΌ From the Principal
Pirate Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break and that you're all feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the school year. It's been a week since we've been back to school, and both students and staff are starting to settle back into the routine.
Today, we had a remarkable event that won't occur again for another 20 yearsβa solar eclipse! Our students had the incredible opportunity to witness this rare phenomenon, and we're thrilled to share some photos of their experience with you.
In this newsletter, you'll find a wealth of important information. As always, we encourage you to stay engaged with our school community and join us for the various events we have planned for the remainder of the year. Your presence and support mean a lot to us.
If there's anything you need or any way we can support you and your child, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your students. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Thank you,
- Mr. Kiel Giese
Principal, Platte County High School
Solar Eclipse - 2024
π Calendar
Apr. 10: ACT Bootcamp, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Paxton
Apr. 10: Spring Athletic Signing. 6:00 pm, Fieldhouse
Apr. 11: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs
Apr. 15: No School, Professional Learning Day
Apr. 16: Senior Class Meeting, 11:00 am, Wilson auditorium
Apr. 19: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs
Apr. 25: Senior CPR Training, both PLTs
Apr. 26: Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration, 5-7pm, Barry-Platte Park
Aspiring Entrepreneur Award- Class of 2025
Platte County High School is proud to announce that we will be offering the Aspiring Entrepreneur Award again this year. This award is open to any current Junior, and was shared with students at the class meeting on Monday April 8th. The Aspiring Entrepreneur Award allows students to create a business and compete for start-up funds. Five students will be awarded $1000 to be used to start or grow their business over the coming summer, and then will compete again to be one of two awardees who will win $10,000 to be used in support of their business or post-secondary plans.
The initial application is due May 8th, 2024. The application consists of an online form, and a handwritten application form, and both are linked in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. There will be two work sessions hosted at the high school- one April 18th at 9:00am, and one April 25th at 12:15pm. Sign ups will be posted in the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. Students and families are welcome to reach out to Ms. Murphy with any questions or concerns.
Miles of Smiles - May 3βMay 21
Free Dental Program at PCR-3
Miles of Smiles is a full service dental program that provides FREE comprehensive dental care to children in the Northland. This free service is made available through private donations and Missouri Medicaid funding. If your child participates in the program, their dental care will be provided on site, in the school, by a Missouri licensed dentist.
Patient Registration forms can be completed online or you can contact the school nurse and ask for a paper copy to be sent home with your student. (forms are also linked below)
The registration forms MUST BE completed by MAY 1st.
Please visit the dental clinic website at to fill out the online dental clinic forms. This is for the dental clinic only - no vision clinic will be done at this time.
MOS Printable Registration Form
MOS HIPAA- Privacy Policy
Pirates R.O.C.K. Got Character Program
Apply by May 1
PCHS Juniors and Parents:
As you are most likely aware, Platte County R-3βs Pirates R.O.C.K. (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) Character Education Program has historically recognized PCHS studentsβ positive character by nominating students for the βGot Characterβ poster series. You may have seen these posters in our school buildings and in local businesses. The poster series is intended to honor secondary students at Platte County High School who will be role models for all students and who are living the Pirates R.O.C.K. character traits:
Β· January βIndividuality: setting yourself apart from others
Β· February β Self Control: displaying your emotions & behaviors in a positive way
Β· March β Integrity: having a sincere, honest nature
Β· April β Perseverance: giving your best effort regardless of obstacles & rejection
Β· May β Respect: being considerate of others, property, rules & authority
Β· June β Cooperation: working & socializing with others to accomplish common goals
Β· July β Honesty: a willingness to say openly what is true
Β· August β Self-Confidence: having a positive belief in yourself
Β· September β Pride: a feeling of self-respect & worth
Β· October β Responsibility: being accountable for your actions without blame
Β· November β Citizenship: providing service and duty to your community
Β· December β Caring/Compassion: showing concern through words & actions
Please read more here and find the application linked below, which is due back to the office by May 1st.
π« Students Checking In and Out of School
Reminder:
Students arriving late to school, no matter the time, must check in at the welcome center and get a pass.
Students leaving early must checkout at the welcome center and CANNOT LEAVE IF WE DO NOT HAVE PARENT PERMISSION. If they are going to an appointment and check out early, they need a dr. note to turn in at the welcome center when they check back in.
Parents, please call as early as you can so we can be sure your student is released on time.
β Counseling Corner
Scholarships
Students - Check the local & regional scholarships page often to see what you can apply for.
This document will be added to periodically, so bookmark this page and keep checking!
A + Scholarship
Please keep in mind the A+ Scholarship requires 95% attendance, which requires the student to be at school in person 95% of the time over all four years. Such absences due to medical appointments and/or vacations count against attendance as the student is not present. There is an attendance appeal process if a student drops below 95% due to a tragic event or extreme illness.
SENIOR SECTION π¨βππ©βπ
SENIORS who still need to pick up their Cap/Gown, Announcements, or any other grad. products need to stop by the office between classes. If there is still a balance owed, please send exact change, or pay Jostens Online. (No Checks Please)
April 10: Spring Athletic Signing Ceremony, 6pm, Fieldhouse
April 16: Senior Class Meeting, 11am, Wilson Auditorium
May 6-10: Seniors' Last Week!
May 10: Senior Send-Off Assembly at the end of the day
May 17: Senior Breakfast, Rehearsal, & Grad. Walks at Elementary & Middle Schools
May 19: Graduation Ceremony, 2:00 pm, Hy-Vee Arena
Current Students in Grades 8-12 interested in PCHS Summer School:
Enrollment via Parent Portal will begin April 15
Summer School Traditional Courses (Available for incoming 9th-12th graders): All traditional courses will be taken off campus, virtually. Students will only be allowed to earn a Β½ credit (one class) of traditional courses in the summer.
Summer School Credit Recovery (Available for current 9th-12 graders): Students have the potential to complete more than one class based upon student need, individual determination, and an appropriate amount of time to finish before June 28. Students must attend in person and take one course at a time before moving on to a potential second course. Students will be allowed to be done early if they complete their course(s) before the last day of summer school.
Information regarding Drivers' Education will be coming soon.
PLEASE NOTE:
- At least 5 students must enroll in a course in order for the class to be offered. Courses will also be capped when full. If this should happen, students will go on a waitlist.
- If a student enrolls in any course and misses TWO FULL DAYS of attendance, they will be dropped from the course and no credit will be received. This is a state of Missouri expectation.
- The deadline to register for PCHS summer school courses is Friday, May 17, 2024, by 4pm.
Starting April 15, parents (and students) can follow the steps below to complete the online summer school enrollment.
- Log on to Parent Portal via a web browser or PowerSchool app. If you need assistance logging in, please contact your child's school.
- Find and click on the "Forms" tab via the left-hand navigation on a web browser or via the "More" tab at the bottom of your app. (See screenshots).
- Under General Forms, complete the PCHS Summer School Enrollment Form(s) for each eligible student.
Finding Summer School Forms
Choose the Form You Need
Support Platte County DECA Students
We are partnering with locally-owned and operated Auto Shine Carwash to raise money for our chapter to attend competitions and leadership conferences and buy the equipment our students need to become successful leaders and entrepreneurs.
DECA Fundraiser - Auto Shine
How it Works
Eclipse 2024
Watching from the FB field
Dance Team Tryouts
Be a Part of the Pirate Treasures!
Clinic Dates: May 6th & 7th,
Tryout Date: May 9th
See flier for more information.
Apply here: 24/25 Dance Team Tryouts
Make Up Day Plans
With our inclement weather days in January, and no school on February 14 to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, our make up day plans to date are as follows:
- January 9 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Thursday, May 23
- January 10 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Friday, May 24
- January 16, 19, and 23 Virtual Learning Days - Will not need to be made up
- February 14 No School Day - Because our attendance hours exceed the necessary hours set forth by the state, the Board has approved not making this day up
πMobile Food Distribution
Providing Fresh Food In our Community
The Mobile Food Distribution is made possible through Harvesters.
It will be on the second Thursday of each month at 1pm.
Location - Platte County Health Department
π€ Pirate Academy
Pirate Academy Tutoring is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 in Paxton LG1. Come for a place to work or get help. Activity Bus is available at 5:10 and has a limited route.
https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/departments/transportation/activity_bus_information
ποΈ Parent/Student Handbook 23-24
π Activity Information
π Bullying and Safety Concerns: Online Reporting System
Safety is one of our districtβs top priorities, and to help safeguard our school community, our District uses Safe Schools Alert, a tip reporting service by Vector Solutions, that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration.
You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through this online reporting system. On the homepage of the District website (www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com) and on each school building's homepage there is a Safe Schools quicklink which links to the reporting tool. Every tip Vector Solutions receives about our District is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer. Together, we can make our District a safer place to learn.
PTSA
PCHS Booster Club
With Spring Sports coming up we have lots of opportunities to help throughout the week and even a few Saturdays. We know everyone is extremely busy with work and families so we really do appreciate any time you can dedicate to help! If everyone chips in then we can make sure we have the concessions stands open for all of our home events! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Personal emails are below or you can respond to this email directly.
The Board of the Platte County High School Booster Club
President: Krista Wimberly kwimberly12@gmail.com
Vice President: Kim Macias-Lewis kimmacias@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Kate Harmon and Robin Herron harmons42@yahoo.com and herronr@platteco.k12.mo.us
Secretary: Jennifer McClure mcclurej@platteco.k12.mo.us
References:
Website: http://www.pchsboosterclub.com/ (Links to everything there!)
Twitter: @PirateBoosterPC
Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BACA92EA1FB6-booster4
Pirates ROCK Character Trait: PERSEVERANCE (April)
Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. Each month our community focuses on a specific character trait and students are recognized for exhibiting these traits: Self Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Honesty, and Cooperation.
April's #PiratesROCK trait is Perseverance: giving your best effort regardless of obstacles & rejection
Michelle Howren, Assistant Principal
Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
Dr. Mandi Tolen, Assistant Principal
Gabe Middleton, Activities Director
Location: 1501 Branch Street, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-2822
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pchshalls/