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.