Park Hill HS Parent Newsletter
Home of the Trojans
October 28th, 2021
School Information
7:50 a.m. - 2:58 p.m.
Principal
Dr. Brad Kincheloe
Assistant Principals
Dr. Deborah Miller
Dr. Corey Willich
Dr. Shiloh Dutton
Ms. Elisha Smith
Mr. Tom Garth
Website: https://phhs.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 7701 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-359-4110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/High-School/Park-Hill-High-School-113591368674760/
Twitter: @WeAreParkhill
Message from the Principal
Children admire superheroes, not just at Halloween, but every day. Be some child’s superhero.
Upcoming Dates
Veterans Day November 11
Each year, the students and staff at Park Hill High School invite Veterans from our families, community, and region to be our guests in our school for a Veterans Day recognition. We take that opportunity to show the respect and gratitude we have for you and for your service.
This November 11th, we are again welcoming our veterans into our building. Please feel free to invite any of your fellow veterans and spouses who might like to attend. In order to better facilitate this activity, along with your RSVP to attend, please let us know your branch and specific years of service.
Please RSVP by November 5th to Lorrie Kopp at 816-359-6086 or email koppl@parkhill.k12.mo.us and include the names of any currently enrolled Park Hill High School students to whom you are related and your relationship to that student.
Park Hill Clothing center
The Park Hill Clothing Center would like to thank all of the families who have contributed to our facility. For anyone not familiar with the clothing center there is more information here:
https://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us/families/pta-clothing-center
If anyone needs to “shop” (the clothes are free) please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa4a72ba0fa7-ptapark
Volunteers are greatly needed! We have been fortunate to have received numerous donations, however we’ve had a difficult time hanging up all of the incoming clothes. There are two sign up genius links for volunteers: There is one sign up genius for the 2-4 pm timeslot every Tuesday that doesn't have shoppers present. That sign up is here and students are welcome to help out https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa4a72ba0fa7-canyou
Then there is a second sign up for the Tuesday 10-12pm and 5-7pm slots when shoppers will be there. When shoppers are present we can't have students helping due to confidentiality. That sign up is here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../508084fa4a72ba0fa7...
We appreciate all of your help!!
Park Hill School District presents "Helping your child save a life"
Park Hill School District presents
Helping your child save a life
A Suicide Prevention Family Webinar
November 1st
6pm - 7:15pm
Register here-
What We'll Cover:
Youth suicide prevention basics
The Signs of Suicide (SOS)program
What to do when your child ACTs
Building healthy coping skills
Helpful resources!
Can't be there?
This webinar will be recorded for your viewing convenience!
We've got you covered!
Want to know more about Signs of Suicide?
Check out- sossignsofsuicide.org/parent
Contact Andrew Schuerman at
SchuermanA@parkhill.k12.mo.us with questions.
Winter Sports Tryouts
All students participating in sports are required to have an updated physical, impact test and current MSHSAA pre-participation document on file.
Trojans:
Wrestling – no tryouts, season kicks off November 1st
Boys BB - Winter Sports start Nov 1st. Basketball tryouts are Nov 1st-3rd. Soph-Seniors are from 3:20-5:30. Freshmen are from 5:30-7:15.
All athletes will need to have a current Impact Test, Physical and MSHSAA signed document to tryout.
Girls BB - Nov. 1-3 from 3:15 to 5:30pm.
All the girls will have to have an impact test, physical, and signed mshsaa form to participate.
Virtual College Planning Night
Hello Junior Families!
On Tuesday, November 2, at 6:30pm, the Park Hill High School Counseling Office will be hosting a virtual College Planning Night. We will be presenting on college options, understanding the ACT, the application process, financing your education and other tips on how to prepare now in order to make the transition to college as smooth as possible. Aaron Cook, our KC regional Mizzou representative will lead us through these important topics and we will have an opportunity for Q&A at the end. We hope you can join us!
Zoom link: https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/98558148030?pwd=a1JMRVNHZHZtaHFGQ0Z5MHJkSkp6Zz09
The Drivers Permit Academy
Let us help you prepare your soon-to-be drivers! Register at www.stjoesafetycouncil.org.
Severe Latex Allergy Alert
NOTIFYING PHHS OF A STUDENT'S ABSENCE
Parents/guardians are required to contact the attendance office to report student absences before 8:00AM the day of the absence. We encourage you to call the attendance office direct line at 816-359-4111.
For your convenience, the answering service will be in operation 24/7. There are many occasions when the attendance office experiences a high volume of calls. If you reach our voicemail, please do not hang up and call back. Leaving a message will keep your place in line and will allow us to assist you more quickly. Please provide the following information when leaving a message:
- Your name and relationship to the student
- Student's name and spelling of last name
- Grade of student
- Reason for absence
- Date of absence
When requesting an EARLY RELEASE, please call as early as possible in the morning. If you are unable to call in the morning., we ask that a minimum of 30 minutes is allowed for ample time to locate your student.
Trojan of the week!
COFFEE WITH DR. KINCHELOE
TIME: 8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
WHERE: PHHS Lobby Conference Room
Join Dr. Kincheloe in the lobby conference room for an informal discussion about Park Hill High School. This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions about our school philosophy, how class sections are formed, technology, testing, community connections, or whatever is on your mind. Drop by and share your thoughts and concerns. We’ll keep the coffee hot for you.
Mark your calendars! No R.S.V.P. needed.
2021-2022 Dates
November 3, 2021
December 1, 2021
January 5, 2022
February 2, 2022
March 2, 2022
April 6, 2022
May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022
Counselor's Corner
Park Hill Activities
Park Hill Activities would like to announce that we will have livestreaming at our home sporting events. This link will take you to our Park Hill Livestreaming Page, and you will choose which sport you want to watch. You can even watch games you may have missed! You can also follow us on Twitter for in game updates. @WeAreParkhill
Technology Information
How to set-up Parent Schoology Access Instructions
Parent Schoology Access Video Tutorial
How to set-up Infinite Campus Access Instructions
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Video Tutorial
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Log-in
District staff and students can call or chat with the Help Desk Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also submit a Help Desk ticket online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 816-359-5000
Park Hill Clothing Center
The Park Hill Clothing Center would like to thank all of the families who have contributed to our facility. For anyone not familiar with the clothing center there is more information here: Park Hill Clothing Center
There have been some changes due to Covid-19. The biggest change is that we must limit the number of people in the building. Therefore if you need to “shop” (the clothes are free) please sign up for a time slot using the link above.
Volunteers are greatly needed! We have been fortunate to have received numerous donations, however we’ve had a difficult time hanging up all of the incoming clothes with very few volunteers. If anyone has 1-2 hours to contribute we would greatly appreciate it. The above link also has a link for volunteers. New dates are periodically added so keep checking back.
Thank you for all of your help!
Trojan of the week
S/O to these AMAZING teachers on being chosen as our Trojans of The Week! Sara Holmes and Tracy Nikolaenko you both do an amazing job and we really appreciate all your hard work and dedication in helping to make Park Hill a better place! Dominate your weekend!