Lunch Spotlight: Check out the Chef Salad and Southwest Chicken Salad! They are made with locally grown fresh greens from Greenswell Growers in Powhatan. The Southwest Chicken Salad includes black beans, roasted corn and jalapenos, avocado, diced tomatoes, and marinated chicken bites. As the local growing season begins, we will start getting cucumbers, tomatoes, and other fresh vegetables to serve each day. #TrayTuesday #VAFarm2School
Mark your calendars for the upcoming PECPS School Board meeting on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm in the school board conference room. You can either join us in person or watch the meeting online. Our Eagles are amazing, last month we recognized the Scholastic Bowl team for their remarkable season and the district spelling bee winners.
Spring sports are here! The schedules are live on the PECPS website and app. As always, schedules are subject to change due to weather and other circumstances. #GoEagles
To promote daily attendance and address chronic absenteeism, students at the middle school participate in attendance wars. Recently, 5th-grade students were treated to a pizza party to celebrate winning the competition. #SchoolEveryDay #AttendanceMattersVA
The family of Todd Brandon Schinabeck ('19) has established an annual scholarship at PECHS in his honor. The scholarship supports students entering a Power Line Worker Training Program or other Trade/Vocational School post-graduation. Todd, a graduate of SVCC's Power Line Worker Training Program, tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident in October 2021. Applications can be picked up in the school counseling office, with a deadline of March 29, 2024.
The PECMS Boys Basketball team was recognized during the MS sports banquet. They had an amazing season that concluded with a second Southside Middle School Conference Basketball championship! Congratulations to the coaches, players, cheerleaders, and the amazing fans!
It's National Reading Month! Today, our elementary Eagles wore hats to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. Tuesday's book is 'Fox in Socks,' and the theme is crazy socks. #EverybodyReadsVA
Region 8 will host a transition fair on March 22nd. Please use the QR code to register. This event is not sponsored by PECPS.
Joining the Eagle family is a great opportunity at any time! Our Director of Human Resources, (not pictured) is frequently accompanied by principals and other staff to attend job fairs and recruit new Eagles!
Don't forget to RSVP! PECHS is hosting a parent night for 9th and 10th-grade students. Every student will receive two tickets. RSVP using the QR code or confirm with Ms. Ramsey by March 1st. #familyengagement
Track & Field State Meet Day One: Makayla Nelson won the State Championship in the long jump and placed sixth in the high jump. Kamani Watkins placed eighth in the long jump, while Aliyah Rachels tied for eighth. Jamarion Crawley and Makayla made the finals in the 55-meter dash.
The PECHS track team has concluded another outstanding season! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Check out the link below for a detailed summary of the season results. #StudentAthletes 🏆✨
https://www.pecps.k12.va.us/article/1423662
Have you ordered a copy of the middle school yearbook? The yearbook for the academic year 2023-2024 is now available for purchase at the price of $20. The price will increase after March 1st.
Happy Career and Technical Center Month! 🌟 PECPS appreciates our amazing CTE staff and teachers who inspire our Eagles to explore diverse career fields, providing valuable training for the workforce or higher education pursuits.🦅 #CTEMONTH
During the Black History Month program, PECHS students showcased skits, spoken word, music, and dance performances while highlighting the contributions of African Americans to our history with historical facts.
Announcement for 2/28/24: All after-school activities have been canceled due to the possibility of severe weather.
The following Eagles have earned their spots in the state tournament! Makayla Nelson has qualified for the long jump, triple jump, high jump, 55-meter race, and the 4 by 200 relay. Sylvia Hemmer will be competing in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter races. Aliyah Rachels will showcase her skills in the high jump, triple jump, and 55-meter hurdles. Kamani Watkins will participate in the long jump, triple jump, and the 4 by 200 relay. Shanavia Jones and Shekeyah Williams have secured their positions in the 4 by 200 relay. Jamarion Crawley is a versatile contender in the 55-meter, 300-meter, long jump, and triple jump. The state meet is scheduled to take place at Liberty University on February 28 and 29.
Thank you, Lowe's of Farmville! Lowe's donated two Gorilla Carts to PECHS Career and Technical Center. Ms. Talbott is excited to use these carts in her agricultural classes.
As part of Mr. Beddow's Robotics class, students formed teams and built robots to navigate obstacles and solve problems during class competitions. #CTEMONTH
PECES recently hosted a program to celebrate Black History Month. During the program, students celebrated the contributions of African Americans to our diverse history. Additionally, some staff members dressed in cultural attire.
