February is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you for your leadership! Members are pictured with the recognition given to them by the Governor of Virginia. Use this link to send your words of appreciation to the school board. https://forms.gle/7mMZjVuvwt6w7LTr9
This week, the students in our Small Animal Care/Veterinary Science class learned about how to take care of ferrets! #CTEMONTH
Have you claimed your free tickets for Prince Edward Day at Saturday's game? Use the link or QR code to claim up to four free tickets to attend the LU vs. Radford Women's basketball game on Saturday at 7:00 pm. Thank you to Longwood University for another amazing opportunity for our Eagles! This community event is not sponsored by PECPS. www.longwoodlancers.com/tickets
Great news! The Lady Eagles won the Quarterfinals against Greensville High School yesterday. They have now qualified for the Semi-Finals, which will take place at John Marshall High School on Thursday, February 22nd, at 6:00 pm. Please note that tickets must be purchased online in advance. Let's show our support for the Eagles! Purchase Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/VA7807
Fundraiser Night! Stop by La Parota TONIGHT for dinner, and a portion of the funds will be donated to PECHS Soccer. This community event is not sponsored by PECHS.
Attention PECMS students! 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.
The PECHS Lady Eagles will compete in the Regional Quarterfinals TONIGHT at 6:00 pm in the middle school gym. Tickets are only $8.00, and no sports passes are accepted. Please come to support our basketball team! Let's go, Eagles!
Eagles at the elementary school enjoyed a Sweetheart lunch with family and friends last week. Don't forget, you can join your Eagle for lunch! Contact your student's school for details. #familyengagement
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PECES recently organized a Lunch and Learn series to celebrate Black History Month. During the event, Dr. Wallace, Assistant Superintendent, read the book "Thank You Omu" to the students, while Dr. Smith, Assistant Principal at PECMS, read his book titled "Uncle Charles and Me." The students were encouraged to share their thoughts and comments about the books. #EverybodyReadsVA
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
Our Automotive Technology students practice rotating tires and improve their skills. #CTEMonth
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.
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.
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
