No School on Monday, January 20

 

This is a reminder that school is closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As we reflect upon and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, let us keep his dream of justice, equality, and unity alive within our community and beyond.

Update from Student Assemblies on School Expectations

 

As I shared last week, we have recently noticed an increase in some undesirable behaviors among our students. This past Thursday and Friday, we met with students during grade level assemblies to remind students of our expectations and to highlight our commitment to ensuring we have a positive school environment. We kindly ask for your support in discussing these expectations at home and encouraging your child to reflect on the importance of positive decision-making and mutual respect. 

 

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure the success and well-being of our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Shrek the Musical Jr. Set, Tech, and Stage Crew

 

Any students interested in being a part of set, tech, or stage crew for Shrek the Musical Jr. are now able to fill out their application. The application can be reached at bit.ly/ShrekJrCrew. Applications must be filled out no later than Thursday, January 30th and crew lists will be sent out on Friday, January 31st. If your student has any questions about signing up for crew, they can see or email our choral director Mrs. Cain at ewcain@wcpss.net."

Family Input Needed for School Improvement

 

Strong relationships between families and schools lead to better outcomes for students (e.g., improved graduation rates, better grades, higher test scores, better developed social skills, etc.). As such, we want to know how we can best support families as a part of our School Improvement Plan. We would love to hear from you. Click here for more information and to access a brief survey. This will be open January 12 through February 8.

Athletics Update

 

Tryouts for spring sports are just a little over a month away. As such, students who are interested in trying out should be sure to review important information that is posted on the Athletics website. For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Report Cards to be Distributed Tuesday, January 14

 

This is a reminder that Track 1 and Track 3 students will receive report cards during Homeroom on Tuesday, January 14. Please be sure to connect with your child to ensure that you receive it. 

Student Behavior Reset for 2025

 

Recently, we have noticed an increase in some undesirable behaviors among our students. In many cases, students often think of these behaviors as joking or horseplay; however, as we know, these things can quickly turn into things that are much more serious. As a school community, maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment must be our top priority.

 

To address this, we will be meeting with students this week to review and reinforce our school’s expectations for behavior during grade level assemblies. Furthermore, we will ask teachers to do the same in the coming weeks as we shore up certain procedures to ensure that we are all on the same page and that students understand our expectations and consequences that will follow for engaging in any behaviors that compromise our learning environment.

 

We kindly ask for your support in discussing these expectations at home and encouraging your child to reflect on the importance of positive decision-making and mutual respect. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure the success and well-being of our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Family Input Needed for School Improvement

 

Strong relationships between families and schools lead to better outcomes for students (e.g., improved graduation rates, better grades, higher test scores, better developed social skills, etc.). As such, we want to know how we can best support families as a part of our School Improvement Plan. We would love to hear from you. Click here for more information and to access a brief survey. This will be open January 12 through February 8.

Winter Cold & Flu Season Reminders

 

As you have likely seen/heard (and possibly experienced firsthand), we are in yet another wave of winter nasties. If you haven’t been impacted by a nasty cold/virus in the past couple of weeks, I’m sure you know someone around you who has. As always—but particularly during this time of year—please be sure to keep your child(ren) home when they are sick to help stop the spread of illnesses to classmates and staff. As a reminder, students who are showing any of the following symptoms should stay home:

• Fever of 100.4 or higher

• Diarrhea

• Nausea and vomiting

• Severe headache

• Red, watery eyes with yellow discharge

• Undiagnosed rash

 

For more information, please view the WCPSS Student Health page.

Annual Asbestos Notification

 

To stay in compliance with district and Environmental Protection Agency requirements, all schools must distribute the 2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification to both staff and families. Click here to view the annual notice that we are required to share with families. To view this same letter in Spanish, click here.

Athletics Update

 

Tryouts for spring sports are just a little over a month away. As such, students who are interested in trying out should be sure to review important information that is posted on the Athletics website. For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Happy New Year!

 

Happy New Year, Pine Hollow families! We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the new year. As we start the second semester when students return, please keep in mind that we will be starting new elective classes for most students. As such, students will receive an updated copy of their schedule at the beginning of the day in homeroom.

Winter Cold & Flu Season Reminders

 

As you have likely seen/heard (and possibly experienced firsthand), we are in yet another wave of winter nasties. If you haven’t been impacted by a nasty cold/virus in the past couple of weeks, I’m sure you know someone around you who has. As always—but particularly during this time of year—please be sure to keep your child(ren) home when they are sick to help stop the spread of illnesses to classmates and staff. As a reminder, students who are showing any of the following symptoms should stay home:

• Fever of 100.4 or higher

• Diarrhea

• Nausea and vomiting

• Severe headache

• Red, watery eyes with yellow discharge

• Undiagnosed rash

 

For more information, please view the WCPSS Student Health page.

Athletics Update

 

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Happy Holidays, Pilots!

 

The Pine Hollow Middle School Staff would like to wish each of you a wonderful and bright holiday season! As we close out this year, we are filled with immense gratitude and joy from being a part of this special community.

 

Thank you for a wonderful year filled with wonderful experiences and memories. Whether you are staying close to home or traveling to be with family and friends, we hope your holiday season is filled with joy, peace, and meaningful memories!

 

Building Closed Beginning on December 23

 

As a reminder, Friday, December 20 marked the last school day of school for students until we return from winter break in January. As such, the school building will be closed to the public from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025. 

 

We look forward to seeing Tracks 1 and 3 when they return to school on Monday, January 6, 2025. Track 4 will return from their extended track-out/winter break on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Mental Health Resources for Holiday Break

 

As we head into the extended winter break, we recognize that this time of year can bring about feelings of joy and relaxation for some; however, we also recognize that this time of year can pose challenges for some individuals and families. 

 

As such, to ensure that our school community is supported during this time away from school, we would like to share the Wake County Crisis Resource List that provides a listing of mental health resources—including hotlines, online tools, and local support services—that are available throughout the break.

 

 

Closing Out One Year and Preparing for A New Year

 

It is hard to believe, but the end of the year is almost here. As we prepare to wrap up 2024 and transition into 2025 (and the tail end of the 24-25 school year), please continue encouraging your children to make smart choices as we attempt to end the year on a positive note and start 2025 on an even better one.

 

Upon returning to school in January, the admin team will be meeting with grade levels to reset for the remainder of the school year and to reiterate our schoolwide commitment to ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment for all.

Holiday Spirit Week

 

Did someone say spirit days!? To spread a little joy in our final week of school before the holiday break, we invite students and staff to participate in a Holiday Spirit Week sponsored by Student Council. Below are the spirit days for the week.

 

• Monday (12/16): Holiday Outfit Matches

• Tuesday (12/17): Candy Cane Day

• Wednesday (12/18): Holiday Character Day

• Thursday (12/19): Winter Dress to Impress Day

• Friday (12/20): Polar Pajama Day

Holiday Gift Card Drive

 

We are continuing our PHMS tradition of giving to families who could benefit from our Holiday Gift Card Drive. This initiative seeks gift card donations in increments of $5 or more to local grocery and/or retail stores in our area that can be provided to families in need of assistance during the holiday season. If a community member wishes to provide a donation, then we respectfully ask that gift cards be dropped off with our PHMS front office team. Once collected, gift cards will be dispersed equitably to PHMS families that will benefit. 

 

Last school year we were able to provide assistance to 25+ families. We ask that all donations be dropped off to our main office team by Wednesday, December 18th, so we can distribute them before the Holiday Break. If you have any questions and/or could benefit from Holiday assistance, then please contact your grade level counselor: 

 

• 6th Grade: Mr. Martin (jwmartin@wcpss.net)

• 7th Grade: Mr. Brown (gbrown5@wcpss.net) 

• 8th grade: Mrs. Haunsperger (lhaunsperger@wcpss.net)

Help With Concessions Needed

 

Please consider volunteering your time and signing up for a shift to help with concessions during Basketball Season.  There are two shifts: 3:45-5:15 and 5:15- 6:30. We really appreciate your help and so do the hungry middle schoolers!  Don't forget students can help too to earn volunteer hours. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, 

Athletics Update

 

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Winter Sports Kickoff This Week with Two Home Games

 

This week marks the start of the winter sports season with our first home basketball games against Apex on Monday (12/9) and Leesville Road on Thursday (12/12). We hope to see you there as we try to pack the stands! The games will start at 4:00 pm and will conclude around 6:00-6:15 pm, at which point all students should be picked up. Students who are not picked up promptly after events may have their privileges to attend future events (e.g., sporting events, dances, etc.) revoked.

Holiday Gift Card Drive

 

We are continuing our PHMS tradition of giving to families who could benefit from our Holiday Gift Card Drive. This initiative seeks gift card donations in increments of $5 or more to local grocery and/or retail stores in our area that can be provided to families in need of assistance during the holiday season. If a community member wishes to provide a donation, then we respectfully ask that gift cards be dropped off with our PHMS front office team. Once collected, gift cards will be dispersed equitably to PHMS families that will benefit. 

 

Last school year we were able to provide assistance to 25+ families. We ask that all donations be dropped off to our main office team by Wednesday, December 18th, so we can distribute them before the Holiday Break. If you have any questions and/or could benefit from Holiday assistance, then please contact your grade level counselor: 

 

• 6th Grade: Mr. Martin (jwmartin@wcpss.net)

• 7th Grade: Mr. Brown (gbrown5@wcpss.net) 

• 8th grade: Mrs. Haunsperger (lhaunsperger@wcpss.net)

Looking for Holiday Gifts? Don’t Forget PHMS Spirit Wear

 

Spirit wear is the perfect gift for the holidays! Check out our PTSA store on Givebacks and order today. We are also offering a pre-order for hooded sweatshirts. You may order on Givebacks now through December 8th at 10pm for delivery the week of December 16th. Track 1 we will arrange for pick up in the front office and also for anyone looking to keep their gift a secret. Pre-orders are final sale items so please be sure to check out the measurements before ordering. Thank you!

Athletics Update

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

Bell Schedule Test Run the Week of December 2

 

During the week of December 2-6, we will be testing out a different bell schedule that we are considering for the 2025-26 school year. As you will see below, there are a few key differences between this schedule and the one that we are currently running. Some of these changes include:

 

• All grade levels starting the instructional day at 8:15 with their first core class (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies)

• Flight School taking place AFTER 1st Period

• Different lunch times for all grade levels

 

Click here to view the bell schedule that we will use December 2-6. Please note that NO CHANGES are being made to the start/end time of school.

Spirit Day on Friday (12/6)--Sweater Weather Day

 

As we prepare to bring in the wintry holiday season, we invite staff and students to participate in a special spirit day this Friday (12/6) by wearing their favorite winter/holiday sweater!

Holiday Gift Card Drive

 

We are continuing our PHMS tradition of giving to families who could benefit from our Holiday Gift Card Drive. This initiative seeks gift card donations in increments of $5 or more to local grocery and/or retail stores in our area that can be provided to families in need of assistance during the holiday season. If a community member wishes to provide a donation, then we respectfully ask that gift cards be dropped off with our PHMS front office team. Once collected, gift cards will be dispersed equitably to PHMS families that will benefit. 

 

Last school year we were able to provide assistance to 25+ families. We ask that all donations be dropped off to our main office team by Wednesday, December 18th, so we can distribute them before the Holiday Break. If you have any questions and/or could benefit from Holiday assistance, then please contact your grade level counselor: 

 

• 6th Grade: Mr. Martin (jwmartin@wcpss.net)

• 7th Grade: Mr. Brown (gbrown5@wcpss.net) 

• 8th grade: Mrs. Haunsperger (lhaunsperger@wcpss.net)

Looking for Holiday Gifts? Don’t Forget PHMS Spirit Wear

 

Spirit wear is the perfect gift for the holidays! Check out our PTSA store on Givebacks and order today. We are also offering a pre-order for hooded sweatshirts. You may order on Givebacks now through December 8th at 10pm for delivery the week of December 16th. Track 1 we will arrange for pick up in the front office and also for anyone looking to keep their gift a secret. Pre-orders are final sale items so please be sure to check out the measurements before ordering. Thank you!

Athletics Update

 

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Carrington

 

As many prepare to gather during Thanksgiving this week, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible PHMS community. Over the course of the past 18 months, I have had the unique privilege of serving  this community, and I could not do it without the dedicated and supportive individuals who make up our school community—the students, the staff, the families, all of whom make our school community so special. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude!

Spirit Week, Pep Rally, and Fall Dance Recap

 

Last Friday capped off a fun-filled week at PHMS with our fall pep rally and dance. As you may know, we made a slight change to the dance based on feedback from students who really wanted a later dance time, and it was seemingly a big hit as we had a packed house with over 400 students attending the dance. Our next dance will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025. A special thank you to our PTSA Dance Committee for all of their work to coordinate this along with the parents/guardians who assisted with the dance.

School Closed Beginning Wednesday (11/27)

 

This is a short week for staff and students due to the Thanksgiving holiday. As a reminder, school will be in session on Monday (11/25) and Tuesday (11/26). 

Last Couple of Days of the American Heart Challenge!

 

Our health/PE classes will once again be participating in the American Heart Challenge, an annual fundraiser in conjunction with the American Heart Association that raises awareness and funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being and more as we work to end heart disease and stroke. Doing so also helps our PE department earn money for equipment and students can also earn gifts for their participation. For more information, be sure to view the event flier. The last day to contribute is November 26. To get started:

 

• Download the free AHA Schools App or register online at heart.org/schools.

• Send texts or emails to friends and family to ask for donations.

• Complete Finn’s Mission to know the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR® and the warning signs of stroke.

Holiday Gift Card Drive

 

We are continuing our PHMS tradition of giving to families who could benefit from our Holiday Gift Card Drive. This initiative seeks gift card donations in increments of $5 or more to local grocery and/or retail stores in our area that can be provided to families in need of assistance during the holiday season. If a community member wishes to provide a donation, then we respectfully ask that gift cards be dropped off with our PHMS front office team. Once collected, gift cards will be dispersed equitably to PHMS families that will benefit. 

 

Last school year we were able to provide assistance to 25+ families. We ask that all donations be dropped off to our main office team by Wednesday, December 18th, so we can distribute them before the Holiday Break. If you have any questions and/or could benefit from Holiday assistance, then please contact your grade level counselor: 

 

• 6th Grade: Mr. Martin (jwmartin@wcpss.net)

• 7th Grade: Mr. Brown (gbrown5@wcpss.net) 

• 8th grade: Mrs. Haunsperger (lhaunsperger@wcpss.net)

Bell Schedule Test Run the Week of December 2

 

During the week of December 2-6, we will be testing out a different bell schedule that we are considering for the 2025-26 school year. As you will see below, there are a few key differences between this schedule and the one that we are currently running. Some of these changes include:

 

• All grade levels starting the instructional day at 8:15 with their first core class (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies)

• Flight School taking place AFTER 1st Period

• Different lunch times for all grade levels

 

Click here to view the bell schedule that we will use December 2-6. Please note that NO CHANGES are being made to the start/end time of school.

Looking for Holiday Gifts? Don’t Forget PHMS Spirit Wear

 

Spirit wear is the perfect gift for the holidays! Check out our PTSA store on Givebacks and order today. We are also offering a pre-order for hooded sweatshirts. You may order on Givebacks now through December 8th at 10pm for delivery the week of December 16th. Track 1 we will arrange for pick up in the front office and also for anyone looking to keep their gift a secret. Pre-orders are final sale items so please be sure to check out the measurements before ordering. Thank you!

Athletics Update

 

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Campus Spruce Up Day a HUGE Success!

 

A huge thank you to everyone who took time to join us this Saturday for our third Campus Spruce Up Day. We were able to accomplish so much within a shorter time frame due to the incredible turnout that we had from students, parents, community, and staff members! In the coming months, we will be doing more to beautify our campus (both inside and outside), so please stay tuned for more ways to connect with this work to make our school community more inviting for students and families!

Spirit Week This Week

 

Staff and students are invited to join us in this week’s Spirit Week leading up to our school dance and pep rally on Friday. Below are the different spirit days we will celebrate each day.

 

• Monday (11/18): Backwards Day

• Tuesday (11/19): Rhyme Without a Reason Day (example: Bumblebee and Holiday Tree)

• Wednesday (11/20): Teacher-Student Swap Day

• Thursday (11/21): Grade Colors Day

  • 6th Grade = White

  • 7th Grade = Gray

  • 8th Grade = Red

• Friday (11/22): Pajama Day

Details About School Dance on November 22

Our first dance of the year will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm for all PHMS students, grades 6-8 (students from other schools are NOT permitted to attend). The theme for the dance is “Wild Wild West” so we encourage students to wear their best Western attire…or any other casual attire they are comfortable wearing.

 

Ticket Sales: Tickets will be $5 per person and will be sold before school and during lunch on the dates listed below (students are asked to bring exact cash if possible).

 

• Before school every day the week of November 18 from 7:45 am until 8:10 am AND

• During lunch on the following days for each grade level:

  • Tuesday, November 19 during 6th Grade Lunch

  • Wednesday, November 20 during 8th Grade Lunch

  • Thursday, November 21 during 7th Grade Lunch

 

Pickup From Dance: As a reminder, the dance will conclude promptly at 6:30 pm, at which point all students will need to be picked up. Students who are not picked up within a reasonable amount of time may not be able to participate in future after-school activities. To assist with traffic flow, each track is being asked to pick up their students from the following locations:

 

• Tracks 1 & 3 pickup will be in the front of the school (Bus Loop)

• Track 4 pickup will be in the back of the school (Carpool)

PTSA Still Seeking Assistance with School Dance

 

Speaking of the dance on Friday, our PTSA Dance Planning Committee is still looking for a few volunteers to assist with setup, cleanup, and donations. If you are able to volunteer your time and/or donate snacks to make this dance a success, please consider signing up on the PTSA’s Sign-Up list here.

The American Heart Challenge Has Launched!

 

Our health/PE classes will once again be participating in the American Heart Challenge, an annual fundraiser in conjunction with the American Heart Association that raises awareness and funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being and more as we work to end heart disease and stroke. Doing so also helps our PE department earn money for equipment and students can also earn gifts for their participation. For more information, be sure to view the event flier. This launched on November 12 and will run through 26. To get started:

 

• Download the free AHA Schools App or register online at heart.org/schools.

• Send texts or emails to friends and family to ask for donations.

• Complete Finn’s Mission to know the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR® and the warning signs of stroke.

Holiday Gift Card Drive

 

We are continuing our PHMS tradition of giving to families who could benefit from our Holiday Gift Card Drive. This initiative seeks gift card donations in increments of $5 or more to local grocery and/or retail stores in our area that can be provided to families in need of assistance during the holiday season. If a community member wishes to provide a donation, then we respectfully ask that gift cards be dropped off with our PHMS front office team. Once collected, gift cards will be dispersed equitably to PHMS families that will benefit. 

 

Last school year we were able to provide assistance to 25+ families. We ask that all donations be dropped off to our main office team by Wednesday, December 18th, so we can distribute them before the Holiday Break. If you have any questions and/or could benefit from holiday assistance, then please contact your grade level counselor: 

 

• 6th Grade: Mr. Martin (jwmartin@wcpss.net)

• 7th Grade: Mr. Brown (gbrown5@wcpss.net) 

• 8th grade: Mrs. Haunsperger (lhaunsperger@wcpss.net)

New Bell Schedule Test Run the Week of December 2

 

During the week of December 2-6, we will be testing out a different bell schedule that we are considering for the 2025-26 school year. As you will see below, there are a few key differences between this schedule and the one that we are currently running. Some of these changes include:

 

• All grade levels starting the instructional day at 8:15 with their first core class (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies)

• Flight School taking place AFTER 1st Period

• Different lunch times for all grade levels

 

Additional details will be shared in next week’s message and posted online as soon as everything is finalized. Please note that NO CHANGES are being made to the start/end time of school.

Athletics Update

 

For additional details about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Veterans Day Recognition

 

As we mark this Veterans Day, please join us in honoring the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As a community, we recognize the invaluable contributions of veterans past and present and express our gratitude for their commitment to protecting our freedoms. We are especially grateful to the veterans who make up our community!

All Three Tracks In School Until December 6

 

As you likely know, all three of our tracks will be in school for the next several weeks beginning on Tuesday, November 12. Please be mindful of this. For example, this will likely mean longer waits in carpool in the morning and afternoons.

Makeup Picture Day on November 14

 

Makeup picture day will take place on Thursday, November 14. This makeup picture day is for students who joined PHMS after the initial fall pictures were taken in August and students who would like to retake the pictures that were taken previously. Students who originally took their pictures in August and who now want to retake photos should bring their portrait package they received to return to photographers on the makeup picture day. Click here to see more about picture packages. Pictures will be taken during Flight School and 2nd Period.

 

 

Help Needed for Campus Spruce Up Day on November 16

 

Help us spruce up Pine Hollow Middle School's grounds with some final mulching and other minor landscaping tasks on our next Campus Spruce Up Day, which is scheduled for November 16 from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm.

 

Even if you are unable to participate in person, we can also use assistance with tools (e.g., shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc.). As such, if you would be willing to let us borrow any tool(s) you might have for this one-day event, that would be great. Click here to sign up to volunteer or to provide tools.

School Dance on November 22—Sign Up to Assist PTSA

We will have our first school dance (for all tracks and grades) on Friday, November 22 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Additional details about ticket sales will be shared in the next couple of weeks. If you are able to volunteer your time and/or donate snacks to make this a success, please consider doing so through the PTSA’s Sign-Up list here.

The American Heart Challenge is Coming Soon!

 

Our health/PE classes will once again be participating in the American Heart Challenge, an annual fundraiser in conjunction with the American Heart Association that raises awareness and funds for congenital heart defects, nutrition security, CPR training, mental well-being and more as we work to end heart disease and stroke. Doing so also helps our PE department earn money for equipment and students can also earn gifts for their participation. For more information, be sure to view the event flier. This will run from November 12 through 26. To get started:

 

• Download the free AHA Schools App or register online at heart.org/schools.

• Send texts or emails to friends and family to ask for donations.

• Complete Finn’s Mission to know the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR® and the warning signs of stroke.

Student Engagement Survey in November

 

Around the middle of November, we will be administering the WCPSS Student Engagement Survey to our students. This survey provides great information to us as a school to identify strengths and areas for improvement as a school. 

 

For example, the survey asks students about things like whether they feel that adults in our school treat students fairly, whether tests in their classes do a good job of measuring what they're able to do, whether they feel like they have a say in what happens at school, and more. To see the survey in full, parents can access the questions on the survey through these documents (in English) and (in Spanish).

 

If you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in this survey, please complete this form by 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024

Athletics Update

 

Students who are interested in trying out for basketball are encouraged to check out the athletic website or The Flight Log newsletter for details about tryouts coming up in a couple of weeks. There are important deadlines coming up, so please do not overlook this. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net).