Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Open House! Connecting with your student’s teachers is an important part of building the strong school-home partnership that supports student success. We appreciate you taking the time to be part of our PCHS community.
And now, bring on the long holiday weekend! 🎉
New This Week
-Class of 2028 T-Shirt & Parent Facebook Page
-Homecoming Parade Information
-Senior Picture Specifications for the Yearbook
-PCHS September Character Strength: ENTHUSIASM
-Monthly School Lunch Menu
-Financial Aid Presentation
-Upcoming Lunch & Learn: Saginaw Valley State University
Reminders
-Homecoming: Donate, Volunteer, & Cinderella's Closet
-PCHS PTO Updates
-Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026–27 School Year Important Dates
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed Information
-Counseling Office College & Career Corner
-PCHS Electronic Device Policy
Read this week’s newsletter → https://app.smore.com/n/ea8mt
Have a great Labor Day Weekend, Pirates!

What a great first week! Our students did a fantastic job finding their way into the new school year—from learning their new schedules and locker combinations to getting familiar with how we do things here at PCHS. And now, it’s football game Friday! Let’s pack the stands!
New This Week
-Semester 1 Schedule Change Window Now Closed
-NWEA Assessment: Why We Give It & When Students Take It (Round 1: 9/1 & 9/10)
-PCHS Open House - Next Wednesday, September 2
-Homecoming: Donate, Volunteer, & Cinderella's Closet
-PSAT/NMSQT
-Seminar @ PCHS: Our First Lesson of the Year
-Class of 2029 T-Shirt Order Form
-Livingston County College Fair & Upcoming Events
Reminders
-PCHS PTO Updates
-First NHS Blood Drive of the Year (8/31)
-Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026–27 School Year Important Dates
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed Information
-Counseling Office Contact Information
-PCHS Electronic Device Policy
Read this week’s newsletter → https://app.smore.com/n/2cgpz
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

The start of the school year is here! We are SO looking forward to welcoming our Pirates into the building on Monday morning. Read today's newsletter so you're ready to start strong!
New This Week
-First Day of School! - Details
-Double-Check Your Schedule Before Monday
-Medication Protocol
-Make-Up Picture Day Info
-Seminar @ PCHS: Where We Live Out Our Character
-PCHS Building-Wide Expectations
-Save the Date: PCHS Open House
-Prepare to Cheer! - SEC Spectator Expectations
Reminders
-Lunch Assignments
-Schedule Change Requests - Policy & Procedure
-Independent Study Application Process Update
-Livingston CTE Shared Campus Schedule
-PCHS PTO Updates (Thank you for your donations!)
-First NHS Blood Drive of the Year
-Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026–27 School Year Important Dates
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed
-Counseling Office Contact Information
-PCHS Electronic Device Policy
Read this week’s newsletter → https://app.smore.com/n/evxjr2
See you Monday, Pirates! Let's have a great first day!

It was so nice to see so many of your smiling faces at Registration, Band Camp, tryouts, Above the Line Athletic Leadership, and more this week! We’re excited to have our Pirates back in the building and are looking forward to a great start to the school year. Check out this week’s newsletter for information about:
New This Week
-What to Do if You Missed Registration
-Lunch Assignments
-Schedule Change Requests: Policy & Procedure
-Livingston CTE Shared Campus Schedule
-Join Our Team as a Special Ed Assistant!
-First Day of School Schedule
-Electronic Device Policy: What’s New?
Reminders
-PCS Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Statement
-Link Crew Leader Training Reminder
-PCHS PTO Updates
-First NHS Blood Drive of the Year
-Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026–27 School Year Important Dates
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed Information
-Counseling Office Contact Information
Read this week’s newsletter → https://app.smore.com/n/e3hc17
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

PCHS Community,
We're looking forward to welcoming students and families at registration next week! You can find all registration details and several important updates in the newsletter below.
New This Week
-Independent Study Application Process Update
-9th & 10th Grade Honors English Placements
-504 Plans
-PCS Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Statement
-First NHS Blood Drive of the Year
Reminders
-PCHS Main Office August Hours
-Back-to-School Registration Details (Online & In Person)
-Test-Out Information
-Link Crew Leader Reminder
-PCHS PTO Updates
-Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026-27 Important Dates (including the Class of 2027 Calendar!)
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed Information
-Electronic Device Policy
-Counseling Office Contact Information
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/scm31t
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

We hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer and finding time to relax with family and friends. While plenty of summer remains, we're excited to begin preparing for another year of learning, growth, and connection at PCHS. Check out this newsletter for:
-PCHS Main Office August Hours
-A Letter from our New Assistant Principal, Mr. Ferreira
-Back to School Registration Specifics (both online & in-person)
-Test-Out Details
-A Reminder for Link Crew Leaders
-PCHS PTO Happenings
-The PCHS Weekly Bell Schedule
-2026-27 School Year Important Dates (including the Class of 2027 Calendar!)
-Pirate Athletics & Community Ed Information
-The PCHS Electronic Device Policy (with minor revisions from 25-26 for clarity)
-Counseling Office Contact Information
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/0dhx1
Moving forward, you can expect a newsletter from us every Friday containing new and ongoing information to keep you connected and informed about all things PCHS.
It's going to be a great school year! Now, back to your summer. :)

We did it! It's been a great school year, and we are so thankful for your partnership! Check out this week's newsletter for...
NEW
-Gratitude & Transitions
-Celebrating Our Retirees
-2nd Semester Report Cards
-PCHS Main Office Summer Hours
-Graduation Livestream Recording
-Graduation Photos
-Senior Transcript Requests
-Test Out
-Link Crew Training Days
-First Day of the 2026-27 School Year
ONGOING
-Keep the Learning Going this Summer w/ IXL!
-Medication Pick-Up
-2026-2027 School Year Registration Dates
-Summer School
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/vt9jnq
Have a wonderful summer, Pirates!

It's graduation weekend, and it's going to be beautiful! Check out this week's newsletter for all of the graduation info and more...
NEW
-Graduation Details, including Livestream Link & Photos
-How to Order a Transcript
-Final Week Spirit Week!
-Act 2 Penny Pincher Auditions
-Keep the Learning Going this Summer w/ IXL!
-Ford Advanced Teen Driver Training
ONGOING
-Medication Pick-Up
-2026-2027 School Year Registration Dates
-Final Exam Schedule - Next Weds-Fri
-Summer School
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/zah5x
Bring on the celebrations and the final week of the 25-26 school year, Pirates!

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and the freedoms we enjoy each day. We hope your long weekend is a beautiful one.
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Senior Awards Night - Invites Out
-Medication Pick-Up
-2026-2027 School Year Registration Dates
ONGOING
-Act 2 Experimental Theater Project - TOMORROW!
-June Job Jumpstart
-Summer School Credit Recovery
-Testing Out of High School Courses (Register by June 5)
-June Final Exam Schedule (9th-11th Grades)
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-All Things Class of 2026 - Get your questions answered here!
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/rans9w
Have a great long weekend, Pirates!

You did it, Seniors! Happy last day of high school. It's such a beautiful thing to observe our senior class wrap up their last finals and pick-up their caps & gowns together with smiles on their faces. Graduation is an impressive milestone, and we look forward to celebrating with you in the coming weeks! If you need anything between now and our next touch points (Senior Awards Night, Grad Rehearsal, etc), don't hesitate to reach out or swing by the Main Office.
9th-11th graders: Let's close out these last 3 weeks (13.5 school days) strong and enjoy our time together!
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Senior Sunset (Tonight!)
-Act 2 Experimental Theater Project - Now May 23 Only!
ONGOING
-June Job Jumpstart
-Summer School Credit Recovery
-Testing Out of High School Courses (Register by June 5)
-June Final Exam Schedule (9th-11th Grades)
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-All Things Class of 2026 (Get your questions answered here!)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/y8jrn
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

We look forward to a beautiful Prom from 7-10pm tomorrow night at the Reserve, thanks to the coordination of the Junior Class Council!
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Senior Spirit Week & Senior Sunset
-Act 2 Experimental Theater Project
-June Job Jumpstart
ONGOING
-Summer School Credit Recovery
-Testing Out of High School Courses (Register by June 5)
-June Final Exam Schedule (9th-11th Grades)
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-All Things Class of 2026 (Clap-Out, Senior All-Nighter Tix, Last Call for Grad Signs!)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/pbcdn
Have a great weekend, Pirates, and Happy Mother's Day, Moms!
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Progress Report 6
-Plenty of New Info in the Ongoing List Below!
ONGOING
-Summer School Credit Recovery
-Testing Out of High School Courses (Register by June 5)
-June Final Exam Schedule (9th-11th Grades)
-Paranormal Investigation Fundraiser (Tomorrow!)
-Teacher Appreciation Week (Next Week's Plan)
-Student Custodians Wanted - Summer 2026
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-All Things Class of 2026 (Updated Every Week!)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates (May/June Dates Up!)
-Our monthly character strength (May Strength: TEAMWORK)
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu (May Menu Up!)
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/2kud6
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Summer School Credit Recovery
-Testing Out of High School Courses
-June Final Exam Schedule (9th-11th Graders Only)
-Paranormal Investigation of the Pinckney Public Library! (Fundraiser)
-Lifeguard Recertification Opportunity
ONGOING
-Teacher Appreciation Week - PTO Gift Card Drive (THANK YOU!)
-Student Custodians Wanted - Summer 2026
-Final Round of NWEA Assessment (Tuesday, 4/28)
-Prom 2026 - Ticket Sales (Purchase by May 1!)
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-Mock Car Crash - Letter from Deputy Gwinn
-All Things Class of 2026 (Now including grad rehearsal, clap-out, and graduation details!)
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser - TOMORROW!
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS (Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - NEXT FRIDAY, May 1, 2026)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/n219q
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Finish Strong! (with some wisdom from a 12th grade Pirate)
-Teacher Appreciation Week - PTO Gift Card Drive
-Buffalo Wing Wings Fundraiser for Senior All-Nighter - 4/22
-Student Custodians Wanted - Summer 2026
-Final Round of NWEA Assessment
ONGOING
-Prom 2026 - Ticket Sales
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-Mock Car Crash - Letter from Deputy Gwinn
-Class of 2026-Related Information
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser - April 25
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS (Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources (Teen Grief & Support Group, Putnam Township Fire Dept Open House)
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/jn4yt
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Electronic Device Policy Enforcement Update
-Prom 2026 - Ticket Sales
-Out of District CTE Program End Dates
-Information re: A Harmful Online Game Impacting Students
-Changes to County Hearing & Vision Screening
-Mock Car Crash - Letter from Deputy Gwinn
ONGOING
-Act2 Experimental Theatre Project (Submissions due today)
-Class of 2026-Related Information
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser - April 25
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS (Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-Counselors' College & Career Corner
-Local community opportunities and resources (Teen Grief & Support Group, Putnam Township Fire Dept Open House)
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/hzeyc
Have a great weekend, Pirates!

Happy SPRING BREAK!! We hope it is a safe and enjoyable time away for all, no matter where you are spending it.
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Pirate Musicians Making Waves
-Snacks for State Testing - Amazon Wish List
-Act2 Experimental Theatre Project
-Free, Safe Medication & Sharps Disposal (This Weekend)
ONGOING
-Class of 2026-Related Information
-All Things Spring State Testing
-Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness - Parent Survey (by Today!)
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS (Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026)
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates (April Dates!)
-Our monthly character strength (April Strength: Perseverance)
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
-College, career, and local community opportunities and resources
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/64cqt
Have a great Spring Break, Pirates! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, April 7 and to diving right into state testing on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9!

Happy Friday! Spring Break is approaching! Please be sure you have the following Spring Break details on your calendar:
-Friday, March 27: Half Day
-Monday, March 30-Monday, April 6: Spring Break
-School Resumes: Tuesday, April 7
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Order a Senior Grad Sign
-Senior Exam Schedule, May 13-15
-Seniors - Pay Off Balance in MiStar
-Senior All-Nighter - How to Donate
ONGOING
-All Things Spring State Testing
-Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness - Parent Survey (by 3/27)
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser
-Cinderella's Closet - Affordable Prom Attire for Students - This Weekend!
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS - Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026
-2nd Annual Parent Summit - Tomorrow @ Parker MS in Howell! Free!
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
-College, career, and local community opportunities and resources
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/td5xrv
Have a great weekend, all.

Happy Friday the 13th! A huge thanks to our student leaders who supported Prospective Student Shadow Day today. They were great examples for our 21 prospective Pirates.
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-Progress Report 5
-UMatter Week
-Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness - Parent Survey (by 3/27)
-PCS Music Annual Mattress Fundraiser
-Senior All-Nighter Save the Date
-Thank a Teacher!
-All Things Spring State Testing
ONGOING
-Do it for Daniel Assembly - March 19
-Cinderella's Closet - Affordable Prom Attire for Students
-Act 2 Theatre Company Presents...Little Shop of Horrors! - Final Weekend!
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS - Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026
-2nd Annual Parent Summit - March 21
-PTO Happenings - Add the PCHS PTO to your Kroger Rewards!
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates
-Our monthly character strength
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
-College, career, and local community opportunities and resources
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/fqz5t
Have a great weekend, all.

Happy Friday!
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-School Social Work Week
-Annual Senior Meeting
-Parent Resource for Supporting Student's Future Planning
-Do it for Daniel Assembly - March 19
-Support the Senior All-Nighter
-Take Care Tuesday - Round 2
ONGOING
-NHS & Red Cross Blood Drive - Next Thursday!
-Cinderella's Closet - Affordable Prom Attire for Students
-Act 2 Theatre Company Presents...Little Shop of Horrors! - This Weekend & Next!
-Early College Information Night - March 11
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS - Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026
-2nd Annual Parent Summit - March 21
-The 2026-2027 Course Selection Process
-LivCo Parent Engagement Session - March 12
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates - March Dates Up!
-Our monthly character strength - March Strength = KINDNESS
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
-College, career, and local community opportunities and resources
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/qj78z1
Have a great weekend, all.

Happy Friday! The sun is shining and it's warm-ish! Bring it on. Frankly, February can get a little tough. Emotions are on high. People are tired of the cold. Know that if this is your or your student's experience, you are not alone. This will pass!
Check out this week's newsletter for info on...
NEW
-CTE Month
-PCS Music Spaghetti Dinner
-Financial Aid Fridays in February
ONGOING
-NHS & Red Cross Blood Drive
-Cinderella's Closet - Affordable Prom Attire for Students
-6-12 Talent Show - Registration Deadline pushed to 3/5! Event to 3/12
-Act 2 Theatre Company Presents...Little Shop of Horrors!
-Early College Information Night
-Dual Enrollment @ PCHS - Deadline to Register for Fall 2026 - May 1, 2026
-2nd Annual Parent Summit
-The 2026-2027 Course Selection Process - Complete Course Selection Sheets by 3/6, Check Out the "Plan Your Pirate Path" Resource
-LivCo Parent Engagement Session in March
-PTO Happenings
-Student, Staff Member, & Freshman of the Week
-What we did in Seminar today
-Monthly NHS after-school tutoring dates - March Dates Up!
-Our monthly character strength - March Strength = KINDNESS
-Our electronic device policy
-LivCo Truancy Protocol
-Weekly bell schedule
-Monthly lunch menu
-Important dates
-Athletics and community ed info
-PCHS Journalism Class's "The Anchor"
-College, career, and local community opportunities and resources
Newsletter --> https://app.smore.com/n/unga6
Have a great weekend, all.

