Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of September 17, 2023!

Fall Picture Packages

Strawbridge portrait packages were distributed to Track 3 and 4 students last week. Track 1 students will receive them when they return from track out. If you would like to purchase photos, please be sure to follow the instructions provided within the package with photo proofs. A student safety ID card was also included within students’ photo packages.

Bus Information

As you likely know by now, we are currently in the midst of a bus driver shortage. As a result, there continue to be some intermittent delays and interruptions to bus service. To stay abreast of last-minute updates, we encourage families to follow and subscribe to the @PineHollowMS on X (previously Twitter) to receive timely updates and school information.  Our school website is also another great resource to stay informed, as we will attempt to publish updates here as soon as we receive them from Transportation. Bus rider families are also encouraged to subscribe to the Here Come The Bus app.

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser (formerly known as “Invest in Your Child”) is for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of September 10, 2023!

Bus Information

As you likely know by now, we are currently in the midst of a bus driver shortage. As a result, there continue to be some intermittent delays and interruptions to bus service. To stay abreast of last-minute updates, we encourage families to follow and subscribe to the @PineHollowMS on X (previously Twitter) to receive timely updates and school information.  Our school website is also another great resource to stay informed, as we will attempt to publish updates here as soon as we receive them from Transportation. Bus rider families are also encouraged to subscribe to the Here Come The Bus app.

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser (formerly known as “Invest in Your Child”) is for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge Amazon Wishlist

Please help the PTSA stock the teachers lounge. Click here to access the Amazon Wishlist. When you order the items, they get sent directly to the PTSA and they bring them into school and stock. When checking out, please select Erika Eisner.

Athletic Updates

To stay up to date please follow our Athletic Director (Mr. Adams) on Instagram (PineHollow16) or Twitter (@PineHollowAD).

From Mr. Adams: I would like to thank all of our parents and athletes for your patience and flexibility during tryouts.  We have always dealt with heat in the past, but never having a Code Black before noon and continuing until 7 pm.  With the schedule we are given, we do not have time for too many interruptions. Thank you for helping us to make the best of the situation.  Football parents, a special thank you for making our first morning tryout happen. 

Tryouts/Practice

• Girls' Soccer will have their last tryout date on Monday 9/11

• All other Fall Sports will have their normal practices starting this week on Monday

Important Dates

• Sept. 27 - First Volleyball and Girls Soccer Games at Salem Middle

• Sept. 28 - First Football Game at Salem Middle

Reminders:

I know we are just getting into the Fall Season, but I wanted to let you know that it is not too early to get your stuff ready for basketball season.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to resubmit everything again for basketball tryouts, if I filled it all out for Fall sports?  No
   
   

2. Can I be on the cheer squad and basketball team at the same time?  No
   
   

3. If I did not select basketball when I originally signed up, can I go back in and select basketball?  Yes, however, you will need to email me to let me know. DragonFly will not give me a heads-up, and when I sort by sport, your child will not show up.  pjadams@wcpss.net.
   
   

4. Do winter sports use grades and attendance from the last semester of the previous school year?  Yes, same as it was for Fall Sports.  

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of September 3, 2023!

No School on September 4 (Labor Day)

Just a friendly reminder that school is closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

Join Us for Parent Flight Crew Night on September 7

We invite all parents and guardians to join us for a special presentation on “Steps to Success for Your Middle Schooler and How You Can Support Them” on September 7 at 5:30 pm. As a part of this session, parents will have the chance to hear directly from Dr. Carrington about how they can support their student(s) at Pine Hollow and get engaged in and around the school. Within this session, parents will also learn about ways to connect with school staff, different features of Canvas Parent Observer accounts, as well as how to get the most out of the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser (formerly known as “Invest in Your Child”) is for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

Help Stock the Teachers Lounge Amazon Wishlist

Please help the PTSA stock the teachers lounge. Click here to access the Amazon Wishlist. When you order the items, they get sent directly to the PTSA and they bring them into school and stock. When checking out, please select Erika Eisner.

Community Opportunities

Opportunities listed below are NOT affiliated with WCPSS or Pine Hollow MS and are not endorsed by either. These are merely opportunities we have become aware of that we thought may be of interest to our students and their families.

• Ambush Lacrosse is a non-profit lacrosse club that is the feeder program for Leesville Road High School and is seeking boys (4th-12th grade) in the Leesville community for fall skills development from September 12th - October 27th at Leesville Road MS. This is a perfect time to try a new sport or refine skills. All skill levels are welcome! For complete details visit Ambushlax.com.

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of August 27, 2023!

Bus Transportation Updates

As was shared last week, traditional schools begin on Monday (8/28). As such, we anticipate some delays with bus transportation given the number of bus drivers we have in the district and the 90,000 students that they transport. Updated route information is available in PowerSchool and on the Transportation page of our school site under the “Families” button on the homepage.

Fall Picture Day on August 29

Picture Day is this week on Tuesday, August 29. Students will take pictures during the period in which they have Health/PE. As a reminder, these pictures will be featured in the yearbook, so all students should plan to take their picture at this time. Click here to access picture package pricing information.  Strawbridge Portrait Package envelopes were also sent home with students last week. Parents/guardians may also wish to sign up for the online Strawbridge subscriber account to receive emails letting them know when pictures are ready to order as well as promotional deals and discounts on their child's pictures.

Parent Flight Crew Night on September 7

We invite all parents and guardians to join us for a special presentation on “Steps to Success for Your Middle Schooler and How You Can Support Them” on September 7 at 5:30 pm here at Pine Hollow. As a part of this session, parents will have the chance to hear directly from Dr. Carrington about how they can support their student(s) at Pine Hollow and get engaged in and around the school. Within this session, parents will also learn about ways to connect with school staff, different features of Canvas Parent Observer accounts, as well as how to get the most out of the PowerSchool Parent Portal. 

Purchase New Spirit Wear Now Through August 31

Looking for a great way to support PHMS? Why not look good while doing it and purchase some new premium spirit wear that benefits the PTSA. To purchase school t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, and much more, go to the online shop here and submit your order by August 31.

Stock the Teachers Lounge Amazon Wishlist

Please help the PTSA Stock the teachers lounge. Click here to access the Amazon Wishlist. When you order the items they get sent directly to the PTSA and we bring them into school and stock. When checking out please select Erika Eisner.

Support the Soaring with the Pilots PTSA Campaign!

Athletics Updates

To stay up to date please follow our Athletic Director (Mr. Adams) on Instagram (PineHollow16) or Twitter (@PineHollowAD).

Important Dates:

• August 28 - Monday is the FINAL DAY to register in Dragonfly. Dragonfly will stop receiving input late Monday night. There are several students who are not complete, so PLEASE CHECK your status before Monday.  

• August 31 - Last day to order premium spiritwear

• September 5 - Tryouts for Fall sports begin (Tryouts are closed for spectators) - click here for more information about tryouts.

Upcoming Conditioning /Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football Aug 28-31 from 3:15 - 5:15 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.

  • Monday - 8th Grade Only

  • Tuesday - 7th Grade Only

  • Wednesday - 8th Grade Only

  • Thursday - 7th Grade Only

• Cheer Aug 28, 30 - from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com.

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;

• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;

• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and

• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023

Community Opportunities

Opportunities listed below are NOT affiliated with WCPSS or Pine Hollow MS and are not endorsed by either. These are merely opportunities we have become aware of that we thought may be of interest to our students and their families.

• Ambush Lacrosse is a non-profit lacrosse club that is the feeder program for Leesville Road High School and is seeking boys (4th-12th grade) in the Leesville community for fall skills development from September 12th - October 27th atLeesville Road MS. This is a perfect time to try a new sport or refine skills. All skill levels are welcome! For complete details visit Ambushlax.com.

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of August 20, 2023!

All 3 Tracks In Together for First Time This Year!

This is a reminder that beginning on August 21 through September 8, all three tracks will be tracked in together. For the past six weeks, we have only had two out of the three tracks in at one time, so please be prepared for things to look, feel, and sound a little different with all of our students and staff in the building instead of only two-thirds of them. If you plan to drop off or pick up students in carpool, for example, please be prepared for longer lines and wait times.

Bus Transportation Updates

If you have been following the news, you are likely aware of the challenges the district (along with other school districts across the state and nation) is facing due to our bus driver shortage. For the past several weeks, we have not been as impacted by this due to the fact that traditional schools were not yet in session. With traditional schools starting on 8/28, however, and only 560 CDL drivers to transport 90,000 bus riders, please be aware that there will likely be some delays beginning on 8/28.

On Friday, 8/18, we were made aware of some route configurations that may cause some routes to arrive after the start of the school day and may cause some students to have to remain on campus at the end of the school day to wait for a school bus. If your child is impacted by these changes, you should have received an email from WCPSS Transportation this past Friday (August 18). Updated route information is also available on the Transportation tab of our school site under “Families” and is also reflected in students’ PowerSchool accounts.

Fall Picture Day on August 29

Strawbridge will be on campus to take fall pictures on Tuesday, August 29. These pictures will be featured in the yearbook, so all students should plan to take their picture at this time. Click here to access picture package pricing information. Parents/guardians may also wish to sign up for the online Strawbridge subscriber account to receive emails letting them know when pictures are ready to order as well as promotional deals and discounts on their child's pictures. Strawbridge Portrait Package envelopes will also be sent home with students this week.

Parent Flight Crew Nights Coming in September

As a heads up, we are in the process of planning a series of evening information sessions for parents/guardians oriented around different topics to support your students. The first session is tentatively slated to take place the first week of September and will focus on strategies for parents/guardians to assist their middle schooler establish a foundation for success. Within this session, we will explore ways to connect with school staff, different features of Canvas Parent Observer accounts, as well as how to get the most out of the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Additional information will be shared soon.

If you have ideas or suggestions for future topics/areas of interest, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Carrington (jcarrington@wcpss.net). 

Track 3 Library Books due This Week!

Track 3 student library books are due the week of August 21st. Please remind your student to bring their library books to school to return or renew. Students can check their library account in their WakeID portal by clicking on Follett Destiny Discover > My Stuff > Checkouts. Questions? Feel free to reach out to our school library, Ms. Ziller.

Athletic Updates

Important Dates:

• August 25: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please contact Mr. Adams well in advance.  PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IN DRAGONFLY. YOU NEED TO BE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN CASE SOMETHING IS NOT CORRECT.

• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Link to Athletic Website: https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

​*****DragonFly Note - Parents, some of you have submitted incorrect forms, or forms in the wrong places. Please check your status to make sure you did not miss a form or have a form get rejected. DragonFly will close on Aug 22 for fall sports, so please get that in order well before the due date.  Waiting until the last minute may cause your child to miss tryouts.

Upcoming Conditioning/Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football (Aug 21-24 and Aug 28-31 from 3:15 - 5:15 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.

• Cheer (Aug 21, 23, 28, 30 - from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com.

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;

• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;

• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and

• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of August 13, 2023!

Fall Picture Day on August 29

Strawbridge will be on campus to take fall pictures on Tuesday, August 29. These pictures will be featured in the yearbook, so all students should plan to take their picture at this time. Click here to access picture package pricing information. Parents/guardians may also wish to sign up for the online Strawbridge subscriber account to receive emails letting them know when pictures are ready to order as well as promotional deals and discounts on their child's pictures.

Reminders from Previous Weeks

Meet the Teacher Feedback

We wrapped up our final Meet the Teacher event this past Thursday with Track 4 families. If you attended Meet the Teacher this year, please take a moment to provide some feedback using this brief anonymous survey. Your feedback is critical to assist us in planning for future events.

Trip to Greece, Anyone?

Interested in traveling to Greece with other Pine Hollow students and families? If so, see this flyer for details about a unique opportunity for Spring 2024. As the flyer highlights, this trip is not a PHMS/WCPSS-sponsored trip

After-School Program at A.E. Finley YMCA

Are you looking for after-school care options for your child? If so, you may be interested in after-school programs offered through our local YMCA. Click here for additional information. If you have any questions about the program or registration, you can contact Michelle Acosta via email at michelle.acosta@ymcatriangle.org or by phone at 919-845-3857.

Volunteer Registration

Recently, the district launched a new registration process for school volunteers. Before being able to volunteer, all WCPSS parent and community volunteers are required to register through the MyVolunteer system. For additional information about the process for registering, please visit the WCPSS Volunteers Parent Registration page, which also includes a link to the actual MyVolunteer registration site (you can also access the registration form directly by clicking here.). As a reminder, all previous volunteers need to re-register MyVolunteer platform to be approved for 2023-24.

Athletics Updates

Important Dates:

• August 22: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please contact Mr. Adams well in advance. Please do not wait until the last day to register in Dragonfly. You need to be as early as possible in case something is not correct.

• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;

• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;

• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and

• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.

Link to Athletic Website: https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

​*****DragonFly Note - Parents, some of you have submitted incorrect forms, or forms in the wrong places. Please check your status to make sure you did not miss a form or have a form get rejected. DragonFly will close on Aug 22 for fall sports, so please get that in order well before the due date.  Waiting until the last minute may cause your child to miss tryouts.

Upcoming Conditioning/Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football (Aug 21-24 and Aug 28-31 from 3:15 - 5:15 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.

• Cheer (Aug 21, 23, 28, 30 - from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com. 

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of August 6, 2023!

Meet the Teacher Feedback

We wrapped up our final Meet the Teacher event this past Thursday with Track 4 families. If you attended Meet the Teacher this year (for any track), please take a moment to provide some feedback using this brief anonymous survey. Your feedback is critical to assist us in planning for future events.

Trip to Greece, Anyone?

Interested in traveling to Greece with other Pine Hollow students and families? If so, see this flyer for details about a unique opportunity for Spring 2024. As the flyer highlights, this trip is not a PHMS/WCPSS-sponsored trip.

After-School Program at A.E. Finley YMCA

Are you looking for after-school care options for your child? If so, you may be interested in after-school programs offered through our local YMCA. Click here for additional information. If you have any questions about the program or registration, you can contact Michelle Acosta via email at michelle.acosta@ymcatriangle.org or by phone at 919-845-3857.

Reminders from Previous Weeks

Volunteer Registration

Recently, the district launched a new registration process for school volunteers. Before being able to volunteer, all WCPSS parent and community volunteers are required to register through the MyVolunteer system. For additional information about the process for registering, please visit the WCPSS Volunteers Parent Registration page, which also includes a link to the actual MyVolunteer registration site (you can also access the registration form directly by clicking here.). As a reminder, all previous volunteers need to re-register MyVolunteer platform to be approved for 2023-24.

Athletics Updates

Important Dates:

• August 22: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please contact Mr. Adams well in advance. Please do not wait until the last day to register in Dragonfly. You need to be as early as possible in case something is not correct.

• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;

• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;

• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and

• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.

Link to Athletic Website: https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

​*****DragonFly Note - Parents, some of you have submitted incorrect forms, or forms in the wrong places. Please check your status to make sure you did not miss a form or have a form get rejected. DragonFly will close on Aug 22 for fall sports, so please get that in order well before the due date.  Waiting until the last minute may cause your child to miss tryouts.

Upcoming Conditioning/Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football (Aug 21-24 and Aug 28-31 from 3:15 - 5:15 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.

• Cheer (Aug 21, 23, 28, 30 - from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com. 

• Girls' Soccer (Aug 8 - 7th grade only, 3:10-4:30)  (Aug 9 - 8th grade only, 3:10-4:30) We will be in the gym, NO CLEATS, Rides will pick up in the carpool loop at 4:30.

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of July 30, 2023!

First Day of School (for Track 4)

We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming students on Tracks 1 & 3 back to school the past few weeks and are just as excited to welcome our Track 4 students on Monday, July 31. Below are some important details that were previously shared when students on Tracks 1 & 3 started school.

Arrival Information for Track 4 Families

• General Arrival: During the first week of school, we will have various staff members all around—at carpool, at the bus loop, near both entrances, etc.—to make sure all students know exactly where to go upon arrival. Parents will not be able to escort students into the building; however, I assure you, we will take great care of your children.
  
  
• Carpool: This is a reminder that all carpool vehicles will need to go to the very end of Leesville Church Road and make a U-turn in front of the softball field parking lot and then take a right into the loop between the school and the football field.. See the attachment in the weekly message for a visual of how this will work.
  
  
• Where to Report: Upon arriving at school, students will be directed towards their grade level team areas, which is where they will receive a printed copy of their schedule that they will follow. As such, there is no need for students to worry about accessing their schedule in PowerSchool or needing to print it beforehand.

Dismissal Information for Track 4 Families

• Afternoon Carpool: When picking up students via carpool in the afternoon, please pull forward as far as you can so that we can load as many students as possible. Students will be instructed to wait on the sidewalk until their car is along the curb. Students are not allowed to go out into the parking lot as it can be dangerous with so many vehicles entering/exiting campus.
  
  
• Walkers: Only students who live in our walk zone and who have been issued a “walker’s pass” are allowed to walk off campus. Students are not allowed to leave campus to catch their ride in the neighborhood beside the school.
  
  
• Early Dismissals/Check-Outs: If there is a need to check out your child for a medical appointment or another reason during the school day, we ask that you do this by 2:30 pm as has been the case in the past.

Chromebooks for 6-4 Students

Sixth graders on Track 4 will receive their WCPSS Chromebook on the first day of school. Their Chromebook and charger will be labeled with their name and should be fully charged overnight and brought to and from school each day.

Meet the Teacher for Track 4 on August 3

We are excited to welcome parents, guardians, and other home adults to our Meet the Teacher event for Track 4 families on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The event will take place from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. During this time, parents/guardians will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers and to purchase spirit wear from PTSA. See the schedule below for more details on the flow of the evening.

• 5:30 pm to 5:35 pm: Arrival and Transition to Cafeteria and Gym
• 5:35 pm to 6:15 pm: Meeting with Elective Teachers (Cafeteria) & Health/PE Teachers (Gym)
  • You can also purchase school spirit wear and PTSA memberships in the cafeteria during this time.
• 6:15 pm to 6:20 pm: Transition to Core Team Areas
• 6:20 pm to 7:00 pm: Meeting with Core Teachers (ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies)

While this event is an opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about their classes, please remember it is not intended to be a time for individual parent-teacher conferences.

Volunteer Registration

Recently, the district launched a new registration process for school volunteers. Before being able to volunteer, all WCPSS parent and community volunteers are required to register through the MyVolunteer system. For additional information about the process for registering, please visit the WCPSS Volunteers Parent Registration page, which also includes a link to the actual MyVolunteer registration site (you can also access the registration form directly by clicking here.). As a reminder, all previous volunteers need to re-register MyVolunteer platform to be approved for 2023-24.

Parent Observer Accounts in Canvas

As of the 2023-24  school year, Canvas is the designated learning management system for all students in WCPSS. Parents/guardians who wish to view their student's course content and progress in these courses may do so by creating a Canvas Parent Observer Account. This handout provides step-by-step instructions on how to do this. If you have multiple students, this handout also walks you through linking multiple students to one parent account.

Join the PTSA

Throughout the year, the PHMS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) supports our school in so many different ways, providing our students and staff with access to many things including but not limited to additional technology tools, field trip grants, teacher grants, staff appreciation lunches, and so much more.

If you are looking for a way to support our staff and students and you are able to do so, we invite you to join the Pine Hollow PTSA for as little as $10-$15. For additional information about our PTSA, please view their webpage on our school site.

Update from LLC: Over 2,000 Checkouts!

Pine Hollow students have checked out over 2,000 library books so far this school year! Our students are excited about their library and finding great books to explore. Talk to your students about their reading and find some shared time to read together this week!  -Ms. Ziller, school librarian

Athletic Updates

Welcome to a new year and season of Pine Hollow Athletics. To stay up to date please follow our Athletic Director (Mr. Adams) on Instagram (PineHollow16) or Twitter (@PineHollowAD).

Important Dates

• August 22: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please let Mr. Adams know well in advance. 

• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;

• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;

• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and

• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.

Link to Athletic Website - https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

DragonFly Note - Parents, some of you have submitted incorrect forms, or forms in the wrong places. Please check your status to make sure you did not miss a form or have a form get rejected.  Dragonfly will close on Aug 22 for fall sports, so please get that in order well before the due date.  Waiting until the last minute may cause your child to miss tryouts.

Upcoming Conditioning /Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football (Aug 21-24 and Aug 28-31 from 3:15 - 5:15 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.
  
  

• Cheer (Aug 21, 23, 28, 30 - from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com.
  
  

• Girls' Soccer (Aug 8 - 7^th grade only, 3:10-4:30)  (Aug 9 - 8^th grade only, 3:10-4:30) We will be in the gym, NO CLEATS, Rides will pick up in the carpool loop at 4:30

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of July 23, 2023!

Parent Observer Accounts in Canvas

As of the 2023-24  school year, Canvas is the designated learning management system for all students in WCPSS. Parents/guardians who wish to view their student's course content and progress in these courses may do so by creating a Canvas Parent Observer Account. This handout provides step-by-step instructions on how to do this. If you have multiple students, this handout also walks you through linking multiple students to one parent account.

Join the PTSA

Throughout the year, the PHMS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) supports our school in so many different ways, providing our students and staff with access to many things including but not limited to additional technology tools, field trip grants, teacher grants, staff appreciation lunches, and so much more.

If you are looking for a way to support our staff and students and you are able to do so, we invite you to join the Pine Hollow PTSA for as little as $10-$15. For additional information about our PTSA, please view their webpage on our school site.

Books for Track-Out!

Ms. Ziller encourages all Track 3 students to have a few library books checked out for over track-out—books that students have selected for themselves and are excited about! Books checked out before track-out are due when students track back in. Happy reading!

Athletics Update

Welcome to a new year and season of Pine Hollow Athletics. To stay up to date, please follow our Athletic Director (Mr. Adams) on Instagram (PineHollow16) or Twitter (@PineHollowAD).

Important Dates:

• July 25 (6:00 pm):  Fall Sports Kick-off Meeting for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer. There is a General Information Meeting with Breakout sessions with our Fall Coaches. 
• August 22: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please let Mr. Adams know well in advance. 
• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;
• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;
• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and
• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.
  
  

Students - Please continue to check the bulletin board outside of the cafeteria to see if your name is on the list for tryouts.  If you do not see your name, you cannot tryout.

Link to Athletic Website - https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

Conditioning/Skills Workouts Begin Monday: Please check days and times.  Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate. If your child is not on the list, they cannot participate and cannot stay after school.

• Football (July 24-27 from 3:15 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.
  
  
• Cheer (July 24 and 26 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com. 

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Dr. Carrington, with the weekly family message for the week of July 16, 2023!

First Week of School

This past week, we successfully completed our first week of school with students on Tracks 1 and 3. Thank you so much for your patience and support last week. I am happy to report that everything went incredibly smoothly for students and staff, and that—in large part—is because of the support that you provide, so thanks again!

Meet the Teacher for Tracks 1 & 3 on 7/19

We are excited to welcome parents, guardians, and other home adults to our Meet the Teacher event for Track 1 and 3 families this Wednesday (July 19, 2023) from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Here, you will have an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and to purchase spirit wear from PTSA. While this event is an opportunity to meet teachers and learn more about their classes, please remember it is NOT intended to be a time for individual parent-teacher conferences.

We will hold Meet the Teacher for Track 4 families on Thursday, August 3 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Grade Level Support

As we begin to get into our groove, I wanted to share important contact information for administrators and counselors. For some of you, this will be a review, but we wanted to make sure that everyone had access to this information.

To support students and families, each grade level is assigned an assistant principal and a school counselor. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to your student’s grade level assistant principal or counselor. Contact information is below for each individual. In cases in which there is a specific question or concern about an individual class, the initial contact should be with that specific course teacher.

Join the PTSA

Throughout the year, the PHMS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) supports our school in so many different ways, providing our students and staff with access to many things including, but not limited to, additional technology tools, field trip grants, teacher grants, staff appreciation lunches, and so much more.

If you are looking for a way to support our staff and students and you are able to do so, we invite you to join the Pine Hollow PTSA for as little as $10-$15. For additional information about our PTSA, please view their webpage on our school site.

Parent Library Volunteers Needed

Interested in volunteering in the Pine Hollow Library? If you enjoy shelving library books, please contact Ms. Ziller (kziller@wcpss.net).

Athletics Update

Welcome to a new year and season of Pine Hollow Athletics. To stay up to date, please follow our Athletic Director (Mr. Adams) on Instagram (PineHollow16) or Twitter (@PineHollowAD).

Important Dates:

• July 25 (6:00 pm):  Fall Sports Kick-off Meeting for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer. There is a General Information Meeting with Breakout sessions with our Fall Coaches. 
• August 22: Paperwork must be in Dragonfly and approved by the Athletic Director. If there are issues, please let Mr. Adams know well in advance. 
• September 5: Tryouts Begin for Football, Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cheer

Eligibility Requirements:

As a reminder, to be eligible for fall sports, students must be in the 7th or 8th grade and…

• Have been promoted to this grade;
• Have passed 3 out of 4 core classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year;
• Have attended 85% of their classes from the 2nd semester of the previous school year; and
• Not be 15 years old before August 31, 2023.

Link to Athletic Website - https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/  - To get to Dragonfly, please visit this site and click on registration.

Conditioning/Skills Workouts will begin soon for football and cheer. Students must be academically eligible and approved by the AD in DragonFly to participate.

• Football (July 24-27 from 3:15 - 5:00 pm):  Workouts will be in the gym so dress appropriately and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school at 5:00 pm. Coach Newby’s email is bnewby@wcpss.net.
  
  
• Cheer (July 24 and 26 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm): Workouts will be in the auditorium. Please dress accordingly and bring a water bottle.  Rides can pick up students in the carpool loop behind the school. Coach Sellers’ email is carliesellers15@gmail.com.