High school counselor, Ms. Duncan, was found spreading cheer during Kindness Week! Students sent notes and kind words to their classmates and teachers all week to spread cheer throughout the building. #KindnessMatters
Calendar Update: Monday, February 19th, 2024 (Presidents' Day) will be an inclement weather make-up day.
Calendar Reminders: Inclement weather make-up days will occur on Monday, February 19th, and Friday, March 15th.
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 girl's track team was a regional runner-up at the regional track. They placed second out of thirteen teams with a score of 106 points. Aliyah Raches is the individual champion in the high jump with a jump of four feet and ten inches. Makayla Nelson was a regional long jump champion with a leap of seventeen feet and seven inches. The boys team placed sixth overall.
For Black History Month, the middle school selects an important African American to highlight each week. The morning news crew hosts a trivia contest and announces the winner live every morning. This week's Person of the Week is Dorothy Vaughan. Vaughan was a teacher in Farmville and later became a mathematician for NASA. You can learn more about her incredible journey and legacy in the book and film "Hidden Figures."
Don't forget, the Family Engagement Center has a variety of FREE books our Eagles can take home! Stop by to browse our shelves and discover what interests your Eagle!
Spring sports are right around the corner! Tryouts for high school spring sports start this Monday, February 19th after school. All students staying after must have a current VHSL sports physical on file.
Sending best wishes to our dedicated student-athletes competing in the VHSL Regional Track Meet TODAY!
Girls Track Team:
Sylvia Hemmer, Shamaila B Johnson, Shanavia Jones, Dashara Kimbrough, Makayla Nelson, Dejanira Pearl, Alivia Rachels, Aliyah Rachels, Kamani Watkins, Jalea Watson, Shekeyah Williams, Truth Woodard
Boys Track Team:
Jamarion Crawley, Tre’ Andeous Harvey, Tyrone Hughes, Dajuan Jeter, Isaiah Leonard, Levon Morris, Jerimiah Reddick, Vincent Simpson, De’Alonzo Walker, Jeremy Watson
🏊♂️ Best of luck to our amazing PECHS Swim Team at the VHSL State Meet tomorrow! 🏅👏 Give it your all, Tristan Bowman, John Curtis, Kazu Dinmore, Oliver Euteneuer, Isaiah Leonard, Barrett Motter, Nathan Motter, and Bee Rider! 💪🌊
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. At the CTE, our Eagles have a variety of classes they can enroll in to explore their interests. For example, students in our Culinary Arts program provide food for staff as part of the Eagle Cafe. They compete in competitions and can earn recognized credentials.
Students enjoyed Valentine's activities today! The MS PTO hosted a carnation fundraiser, delivering them with personalized notes. Meanwhile, the HS encouraged staff and students to exchange notes of kindness. Additionally, the agricultural class created beautiful floral arrangements. Meanwhile, our #ittybittyeagles could be seen bringing in cards for their classmates.
Thank you, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Kappa Rho Omega Chapter, for your generous donation of coats and winter accessories.
Thank you to our amazing community partners who show up monthly to help unpack and distribute food during our Feed More Food Market. Each month, over 150 Eagle families receive food from this free program. We appreciate our volunteers! #KindnessWeek
Parent-Teacher Conferences were held last week. Don't forget you can check your Eagle's grades and attendance using the Parent Portal. Don't have access? Contact your Eagle's school to get set up. #attendancemattersVA
Our elementary Eagles traded in their purple and gold attire for a day to support Heart Health Month as part of 'Go Red Day.'
Does your Eagle have an upcoming project? The Family Engagement Center (FEC) is open at PECES on Mon/Tue and at PECMS on Wed/Thu from 8-10 am and 3-5 pm. If your Eagle needs supplies for a project, please check in at the front office to visit the FEC.
February 11th-17th is Random Acts of Kindness Week! It costs nothing to be kind. Would you like to celebrate one of the remarkable Eagle family members at PECPS? Use the link below to send an Eagle Shout Out. https://forms.gle/N3fq5rU4dUTxFgbD6
🌟 Congratulations to Aliyah Rachels; she was named District Player of the Year! 🏀🏅 Your exceptional skills set you apart. 👏👑 Shoutout to Howard Paras, District Coach of the Year! 🏆Your coaching excellence has made a significant impact on the PECHS Girls Basketball Team. 👍
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