Patrick County High School

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

- Attention Juniors and Seniors: Please check your Class of page for prom court nominations. Please select one male and one female in your class for prom court. You may vote now through the end of the day tomorrow. Final voting will be held at prom.

- Attention Juniors & Seniors: ASVAB testing for those Juniors who did not test in the fall will be THIS Thursday at 8:45am in the cafeteria and library.  Homeroom teachers will be given a master list. Seniors who signed up for the ASVAB will test on Friday at 8:45am in the library.  Please bring your chromebooks CHARGED! 

- There will be Cougar Den after school tomorrow. Please sign up using the Google link.

 - The PCHS Jr and Sr Beta Clubs are holding a spring cleaning clothing drive. Betas are collecting clean, gently used, and machine washed clothes and shoes all of this week. Used socks, swimsuits, and underclothing will NOT be accepted. Donations can be turned in to Mrs. Wood in Quest or in the front office. 

 - Attention Sr. Beta Convention Attendees: The next payment of $150 is due this Friday, April 17th.  Please turn these in as soon as possible this week to Mrs. Carlson in room 168 before 8:30am, DO NOT interrupt classes!  In addition, there will be a meeting in the library during Cougar Pride tomorrow for National Convention attendees. 
 
- Attention any 8th-11th Grader interested in trying out for Middle School, JV, or Varsity cheer: Go to your Class of Google Classroom to sign up for tryouts by completing the Google form. This form MUST be completed in order to tryout. The deadline to sign up for Cheer Tryouts is next Monday, April 20th.

- Attention Rising Seniors: The last meningitis clinic is April 22nd, which is next Wednesday. The deadline for the forms is this coming Thursday, April 16th. Please complete the forms and bring a copy of your insurance card if you plan on participating. All forms go to the nurse. 

- Reminder that volleyball conditioning will be held on Thursday after school until 6:15. The last day of conditioning will be Monday, April 20th. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

- There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday of this week. 

- Attention Juniors & Seniors: ASVAB testing for those Juniors who did not test in the fall will be THIS Thursday at 8:45am in the cafeteria and library.  Homeroom teachers will be given a master list. Seniors who signed up for the ASVAB will test on Friday at 8:45am in the library.  Please bring your chromebooks CHARGED! 

 - The PCHS Jr and Sr Beta Clubs are holding a spring cleaning clothing drive. Betas are collecting clean, gently used, and machine washed clothes and shoes all of this week. Used socks, swimsuits, and underclothing will NOT be accepted. Donations can be turned in to Mrs. Wood in Quest or in the front office. 

 - Attention Sr. Beta Convention Attendees: The next payment of $150 is due this Friday, April 17th.  Please turn these in as soon as possible this week to Mrs. Carlson in room 168 before 8:30am, DO NOT interrupt classes!  In addition, there will be a meeting in the library during Cougar Pride tomorrow for National Convention attendees. 
 
- Attention any 8th-11th Grader interested in trying out for Middle School, JV, or Varsity cheer: Go to your Class of Google Classroom to sign up for tryouts by completing the Google form. This form MUST be completed in order to tryout. The deadline to sign up for Cheer Tryouts is next Monday, April 20th.

- Attention Rising Seniors: The last meningitis clinic is April 22nd, which is next Wednesday. The deadline for the forms is this coming Thursday, April 16th. Please complete the forms and bring a copy of your insurance card if you plan on participating. All forms go to the nurse.

- Reminder that volleyball conditioning will be held on Thursday after school until 6:15. The last day of conditioning will be Monday, April 20th. 

Monday, April 13, 2026

- Reminder to ALL students that you should be signed up for a Cougar Pride activity for EVERYDAY this week. If you are not, please take care of that immediately!

- Reminder that volleyball conditioning will be held tonight from 6:30-8:30 and Thursday after school until 6:15pm. The last day of conditioning will be next Monday, April 20th.

- Attention Rising Seniors: The last meningitis clinic is April 22nd, which is next Wednesday. The deadline for the forms is this coming Thursday, April 16th. Please complete the forms and bring a copy of your insurance card if you plan on participating. All forms go to the nurse.

- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link. Free snacks will be provided to those that attend.

- Attention any 8th-11th Grader interested in trying out for Middle School, JV, or Varsity cheer: Go to your Class of Google Classroom to sign up for tryouts by completing the Google form. This form MUST be completed in order to tryout. The deadline to sign up for Cheer Tryouts is April 20th.

- Attention Sr. Beta Convention Attendees: The next payment of $150 is due this Friday, April 17th. Please turn these in as soon as possible this week to Mrs. Carlson in room 168 before 8:30am, DO NOT interrupt classes! In addition, there will be a meeting in the library during Cougar Pride tomorrow for National Convention attendees.

- The PCHS Jr and Sr Beta Clubs are holding a spring cleaning clothing drive. Betas are collecting clean, gently used, and machine washed clothes and shoes all of this week. Used socks, swimsuits, and underclothing will NOT be accepted. Donations can be turned in to Mrs. Wood in Quest or in the front office.

- Prom forms are due TOMORROW! Bring forms to Room 18 or 19 downstairs. Any questions or concerns come see Mrs. Terry or Ms. Rose.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

- ALL Volleyball Conditioning is CANCELLED for today.

- JV Girls Soccer practice is CANCELLED for today.

- Attention Seniors: Your 1st block teacher should have given you your individual cap and gown picture order forms this morning. The class picture forms will be given out when we return from spring break. Please see the Senior Google Classroom for more information.

- Attention Seniors: The Dan River District Ruritans have a scholarship opportunity if you , your parents, or grandparents are members of the Ruritans. The scholarship is due on April 15th. Please see Mrs. Keith for the form before you leave school today and return it after spring break.

- Attention Seniors: Would you like to leave your mark in the courtyard? If so, then fill out the Summit Club Leave your Mark Project form in your Class of Google Classroom to reserve your paver to be painted and placed in the courtyard. The cost is $10 and will include your paver and all of the supplies to paint it. The form must be submitted by Monday, April 13th. Your payment and a drawing of what your are going to paint on your paver must be submitted to Mrs. Deskins or Mrs. Freeman by  Wednesday, April 15th. We will paint pavers during Cougar Pride on Friday, April 17th and Friday, May 1st

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions.




Wednesday, April 1, 2026

- Attention Seniors planning to attend P&HCC this summer or in the fall: You should have received an email about the upcoming P&HCC Advising Day. This is when P&HCC staff come to PCHS to help you register for your classes. Please complete the form in that email by TOMORROW, April 2nd to be scheduled. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Keith as soon as possible.

- Attention ALL Juniors and Seniors: Prom court nominations are now open in your Class of page. Seniors nominate one Senior male and one Senior female in the Senior section of the form. Juniors nominate one Junior male and one Junior female in the Junior section of the form. The deadline for nominations is the end of the day TOMORROW, April 2nd.

- Attention Seniors: Would you like to leave your mark in the courtyard? If so, then fill out the Summit Club Leave your Mark Project form in your Class of Google Classroom to reserve your paver to be painted and placed in the courtyard. The cost is $10 and will include your paver and all of the supplies to paint it. The form must be submitted by Monday, April 13th. Your payment and a drawing of what your are going to paint on your paver must be submitted to Mrs. Deskins or Mrs. Freeman by  Wednesday, April 15th. We will paint pavers during Cougar Pride on Friday, April 17th and Friday, May 1st

- Attention 8th and 9th Graders: Please check your Class of Google Classroom for important announcements about running for Student Body SGA. If you would like to run, please fill out the Google form and pick up the application packet from guidance by TOMORROW, April 2nd. 

- Attention any 8th-11th Grader interested in trying out for Middle School, JV, or Varsity cheer: Go to your Class of Google Classroom to sign up for tryouts by completing the Google form. This form MUST be completed in order to tryout. The deadline to sign up for Cheer Tryouts is April 20th.  

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions.
 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

- Attention Seniors: Would you like to leave your mark in the courtyard? If so, then fill out the Summit Club Leave your Mark Project form in your Class of Google Classroom to reserve your paver to be painted and placed in the courtyard. The cost is $10 and will include your paver and all of the supplies to paint it. The form must be submitted by Monday, April 13th. Your payment and a drawing of what your are going to paint on your paver must be submitted to Mrs. Deskins or Mrs. Freeman by Wednesday, April 15th. We will paint pavers during Cougar Pride on Friday, April 17th and Friday, May 1st

- Attention ALL Juniors and Seniors: Prom Court Nominations are now open. Please check your Class of page for the nomination from. Nominate one male and one female under your class section. The deadline for nominations is the end of the day on Thursday, April 2nd.
- Attention 8th and 9th Graders: Please check your Class of Google Classroom for important announcements about running for Student Body SGA. If you would like to run, please fill out the Google form and pick up the application packet from guidance by Thursday, April 2nd.
- Attention any 8th-11th Grader interested in trying out for Middle School, JV, or Varsity cheer: Go to your Class of Google Classroom to sign up for tryouts by completing the Google form. This form MUST be completed in order to tryout. The deadline to sign up for Cheer Tryouts is April 20th.
- Congratulations to our 2026 Junior Marshals! This is a prestigious honor, and we are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work, and we look forward to seeing you lead with PRIDE!
-Your 2025-26 Junior Marshals are: Caleb Ashworth, Mason Cassell, Jacob Edwards, Laine Errichetti, Addisyn Hall, Kaydence Harman, Chloe Hubbard, Lily Kelly, Aubreigh Large, Isabella Lemons, Fisher Martin, Hunter Martin, Alexia Shuff, Lacey Sutphin, and Paige Whitt. Again, Congratulations to these Cougars!
-Congratulations to these Cougar Artists for their Awards at the Student Art Show Exhibition at The Reynolds Homestead. This exhibit highlights outstanding achievement across multiple categories including Black & White Drawing, Color Drawing, Painting, and 3 Dimensional Art. Awards for PCHS are as follows:
Black & White Drawing:
1st place Corrynn McAlexander
2nd place Sarah Beth Cassell
3rd place Ethan White
Honorable Mention Gracie Marshall
Color Drawing:
3rd place Midori Waycaster
Honorable Mention Savanna Lawrence
Painting:
1st place Ashantis Madison
2nd place Kaydence Harmon
3rd place Alyssa Overby
Honorable Mention Sarah Beth Cassell
3-Dimensional Art:
1st place Kaydence Harmon
2nd place Xena Wilcox
3rd place Nicolette Kendrick
Honorable Mention Michael Perez
and Best in Show Ashantis Madison
Congratulations to all of the PCHS participating artists for their hard work, creativity, and dedication! Way to go, Cougars!
- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions. 

Friday, March 27, 2026

- There will be NO COUGAR PRIDE until after Spring Break due to SOL testing. Cougar Pride will resume on Monday, April 13th.

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions. 

-The Reynolds Homestead will be having the Student Art Show Awards Reception on Sunday, March 29 at 1:30PM. Please come out and celebrate the young artists in our county and view their outstanding artworks!   Prizes will also be awarded at the reception to the talented young artist in Patrick County. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

- There will be NO COUGAR PRIDE until after Spring Break due to SOL testing. Cougar Pride will resume on Monday, April 13th.
- There will be Cougar Den today in the library.
- Come by the Art room to get your invitation for the Art show at the Reynolds Homestead.  The awards ceremony and opening reception is this Sunday, March 29th, at 1:30PM at the Homestead.  Announcements and reminders will be made in Google Classroom. See Mrs. Helms if you have any questions. 
- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions. 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom.

- There will be NO COUGAR PRIDE until after Spring Break due to SOL testing. Cougar Pride will resume on Monday, April 13th.

- Come by the Art room to get your invitation for the Art show at the Reynolds Homestead. The awards ceremony and opening reception is this Sunday, March 29th, at 1:30PM at the Homestead. Announcements and reminders will be made in Google Classroom. See Mrs. Helms if you have any questions.

- There will be one last meningitis vaccine clinic here at the high school for rising seniors on April 22nd. This is a required vaccine to start the next school year.  This is easy and a great way to go ahead and get this done before summer!  All forms were sent home to your parents through the mail.  Please follow up with your parents. If you need a new form, please see the nurse.  All forms must be turned in by April 15th. 

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions. 


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

- There will be NO Cougar Pride beginning TOMORROW until after Spring Break due to testing. 

-There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday of this week. 

- There will be one last meningitis vaccine clinic here at the high school for rising seniors on April 22nd. This is a required vaccine to start the next school year.  This is easy and a great way to go ahead and get this done before summer!  All forms were sent home to your parents through the mail.  Please follow up with your parents. If you need a new form, please see the nurse.  All forms must be turned in by April 15th. 

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered.  Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance.  See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions. 

Monday, March 23, 2026

- There will be NO Cougar Pride beginning on Wednesday of this week until after Spring Break.

- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Students planning to attend should sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom.
- There will be one last meningitis vaccine clinic here at the high school for rising seniors on April 22nd. This is a required vaccine to start the next school year. This is easy and a great way to go ahead and get this done before summer! All forms were sent home to your parents through the mail. Please follow up with your parents. If you need a new form, please see the nurse. All forms must be turned in by April 15th.

- Attention Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: The ASVAB test will be given on April 16th. Juniors who DID NOT test in the fall will automatically be registered. Others who wish to take the ASVAB test need to sign the list on the whiteboard outside of guidance. See Mrs. Marla Perry if you have any questions.

Friday, March 20, 2026

- Attention Sr. Betas Interested in attending the National Sr. Beta Convention: Your permission forms and $50 Deposit are due TODAY, March 20th. Deposits should be turned into Ms. Carlson, room 168, and permission form to Mr. Turchek, room 170.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

- Attention SR. Betas interested in attending the National SR. Beta Convention: Your permission forms and $50 deposit are due TOMORROW, March 20th.  Deposits should be turned into Ms. Carlson, in room 168, and permission forms to Mr. Turchek, in room 170. 

- Attention Seniors who will be attending P&HCC for CTE classes. You should have received an email invitation for CTE Signing Day. The permission forms are outside Mrs. Keith's office and will need to be returned by April 2.  Check your email and google classroom for more information. 

- The library will be CLOSED tomorrow (Friday, March 20) to everyone. Students needing loaner Chromebooks will need to report to Mrs. Rakes in room 122.

- There will be Cougar Den today in the library.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

- Attention Seniors: Orders for your class t-shirt will be accepted through this Thursday, March 19th at 2PM.  You must complete the google from posted in the google classroom to order. Payment is also due by this Thursday, March 19th at 2PM. You may pay during lunches or pay Mrs. Wood in room 188 BETWEEN CLASSES.  See Mrs. Wood or Ms. Rose if you have any questions. 

- Attention SR. Betas interested in attending the National SR. Beta Convention: Your permission forms and $50 deposit are due this Friday, March 20th.  Deposits should be turned into Ms. Carlson, in room 168, and permission forms to Mr. Turcheck, in room 170. 

- Attention Seniors who will be attending P&HCC for CTE classes. You should have received an email invitation for CTE Signing Day. The permission forms are outside Mrs. Keith's office and will need to be returned by April 2.  Check your email and google classroom for more information. 

- Prom forms are now available. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Julia Terry, the Spanish teacher, located downstairs in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Julia Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19. ONLY Juniors and Seniors may pick up and return forms. In addition, each Junior and Senior may ONLY bring ONE guest to prom. In addition, guests attending prom must enter and leave with the Junior or Senior they plan to attend the prom with. 

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.  

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

-There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday of this week. 

- Attention Seniors: Orders for your class t-shirt will be accepted through this Thursday, March 19th at 2PM. You must complete the google from posted in the google classroom to order. Payment is also due by this Thursday, March 19th at 2PM. You may pay during lunches or pay Mrs. Wood in room 188 BETWEEN CLASSES. See Mrs. Wood or Ms. Rose if you have any questions.

- Attention SR. Betas interested in attending the National SR. Beta Convention: Your permission forms and $50 deposit are due this Friday, March 20th. Deposits should be turned into Ms. Carlson, in room 168, and permission forms to Mr. Turcheck, in room 170.

- Attention Seniors who will be attending P&HCC for CTE classes. You should have received an email invitation for CTE Signing Day. The permission forms are outside Mrs. Keith's office and will need to be returned by April 2.  Check your email and google classroom for more information. 

- Prom forms are now available. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Julia Terry, the Spanish teacher, located downstairs in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Julia Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19. ONLY Juniors and Seniors may pick up and return forms. In addition, each Junior and Senior may ONLY bring ONE guest to prom. In addition, guests attending prom must enter and leave with the Junior or Senior they plan to attend the prom with. 

Friday, March 13, 2026

- Prom forms are now available. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Julia Terry, the Spanish teacher, located downstairs in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Julia Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19. ONLY Juniors and Seniors may pick up and return forms. In addition, each Junior and Senior may ONLY bring ONE guest to prom. In addition, guests attending prom must enter and leave with the Junior or Senior they plan to attend the prom with.

- Attention Seniors who will be attending P&HCC for CTE classes. You should have received an email invitation for CTE Signing Day. The permission forms are outside Mrs. Keith's office and will need to be returned by April 2. Check your email and google classroom for more information.

- Attention Students taking the SAT TOMORROW: Please make sure that your Chromebook has the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded.

- Attention Students ages 16 and older: This is a friendly reminder that all DeHart Park Concessions and Lifeguard applications for Summer 2026 are due next Monday. Applications are available with Mrs. Corns and Mrs. Handy in rooms 132 and 134 as well as the Patrick County Recreation Department. 

- PCHS Softball will be having its annual Trivia Night TONIGHT. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase. Come out and see how much you know! 6 people per team, maximum $25.00 per team. 

Thursday, March 12, 2026

- The Patrick County Skills USA Building Trades Team consisting of Reggie Brown, Eli Wood, Carter Gregory, and Parker Roop competed in the State Skills USA Contest in Teamworks Construction and WON the Gold Medal and are your STATE CHAMPIONS for 2026! They will go to Atlanta, Georgia in June to compete in the National Skills USA Contest.
PCHS had two teams to compete in the State Contest. The 2nd team of Logan Brown, Elijah Jenkins, Jake Bryant, and Wheeler Helms were State Runner-up receiving a silver medal in Teamworks Construction. Congratulations to all of these Cougars!
- There will be NO VOLLEYBALL CONDITIONING today!
- Prom forms are now available. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Julia Terry, the Spanish teacher, located downstairs in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Julia Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19. ONLY Juniors and Seniors may pick up and return forms. In addition, each Junior and Senior may ONLY bring ONE guest to prom.
- There will be Cougar Den today. Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.

- The book fair will close tomorrow afternoon after 3rd lunch. Please plan to make all final purchases before 2:00PM tomorrow. Thanks to all who supported the spring book fair.
- Attention Students taking the SAT this Saturday, March 14th: Please make sure that your Chromebook has the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded. Please see Mrs. Marla Perry or Mr. Forbes if you have any questions. 
- Attention Students ages 16 and older: This is a friendly reminder that all DeHart Park Concessions and Lifeguard applications for Summer 2026 are due Monday, March 16th. Applications are available with Mrs. Corns and Mrs. Handy in rooms 132 and 134 as well as the Patrick County Recreation Department. 

- PCHS Softball will be having its annual Trivia Night this Friday, March 13th. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase. Come out and see how much you know! 6 people per team, maximum $25.00 per team. 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

- Attention Seniors Volunteering for the Feet Meet/Special Olympics: There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow morning after morning announcements in the cafeteria. 

- Prom forms are now available. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Terry in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19. 

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.  

- Attention Students taking the SAT this Saturday, March 14th: Please make sure that your Chromebook has the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded. Please see Mrs. Marla Perry or Mr. Forbes if you have any questions. 

-The Scholastic Book Fair is still happening in the library. It will close at 2:00PM on Friday.

- Attention Students ages 16 and older: This is a friendly reminder that all DeHart Park Concessions and Lifeguard applications for Summer 2026 are due Monday, March 16th. Applications are available with Mrs. Corns and Mrs. Handy in rooms 132 and 134 as well as the Patrick County Recreation Department. 

- PCHS Softball will be having its annual Trivia Night this Friday, March 13th. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase. Come out and see how much you know! 6 people per team, maximum $25.00 per team. 

- Volleyball Conditioning will begin tomorrow, March 12.  You must have a current VHSL physical on file to be able to participate.  Please meet in the gym directly after school before going to the locker room to change.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

- Attention Seniors Volunteering for the Feet Meet/Special Olympics: There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday morning after morning announcements in the cafeteria. 

- Prom forms will be available beginning Wednesday, March 11th. You may pick up forms from Mrs. Terry in room 18. The cost is $30 per ticket. Forms and payments are due no later than Monday, April 13th to Mrs. Terry in room 18 or Mrs. Rose in room 19.

- Attention Students taking the SAT on Saturday, March 14th: Please make sure that your Chromebook has the most recent version of Bluebook downloaded. Please see Mrs. Marla Perry or Mr. Forbes if you have any questions.

- Attention Students ages 16 and older: This is a friendly reminder that all DeHart Park Concessions and Lifeguard applications for Summer 2026 are due Monday, March 16th. Applications are available with Mrs. Corns and Mrs. Handy in rooms 132 and 134 as well as the Patrick County Recreation Department.

- PCHS Softball will be having its annual Trivia Night this Friday, March 13th. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase. Come out and see how much you know! 6 people per team, maximum $25.00 per team. 

- Volleyball Conditioning will begin this Thursday, March 12.  You must have a current VHSL physical on file to be able to participate.  Please meet in the gym directly after school before going to the locker room to change.

- Attention Rising Seniors ...Current 11th Graders, there will be a Meningitis Vaccine Clinic on March 18th and April 22 here at the high school. A letter was sent home to your parents with all the paperwork. If you are planning on attending, please complete the forms and bring them back to school by Wednesday March 11th. This is a REQUIRED vaccine to start your Senior year!
In addition, The Spring Dental Clinic will be May 4. Forms will be with your 1st block teacher if interested in attending. Please complete these and bring those back to the Nurse. 

- The library will be closed for lunch all of next week, March 9th through the 13th in order for classes and students to visit the book fair during 3rd block. 

-There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday of this week. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be available. 

Monday, March 9, 2026
- PCHS Softball will be having its annual Trivia Night this Friday, March 13th. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00. Food will be available for purchase. Come out and see how much you know! 6 people per team, maximum $25.00 per team. 

- Volleyball Conditioning will begin this Thursday, March 12.  You must have a current VHSL physical on file to be able to participate.  Please meet in the gym directly after school before going to the locker room to change.

- Attention Rising Seniors ...Current 11th Graders, there will be a Meningitis Vaccine Clinic on March 18th and April 22 here at the high school. A letter was sent home to your parents with all the paperwork. If you are planning on attending, please complete the forms and bring them back to school by Wednesday March 11th. This is a REQUIRED vaccine to start your Senior year!
In addition, The Spring Dental Clinic will be May 4. Forms will be with your 1st block teacher if interested in attending. Please complete these and bring those back to the Nurse. 
- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday.  Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be provided. 
- The library will be closed for lunch all of next week, March 9th through the 13th in order for classes and students to visit the book fair during 3rd block. 

Friday, March 6, 2026

- Attention Rising Seniors Current 11th Graders, there will be a Meningitis Vaccine Clinic on March 18th and April 22 here at the high school. A letter was sent home to your parents with all the paperwork. If you are planning on attending, please complete the forms and bring them back to school by Wednesday March 11th. This is a REQUIRED vaccine to start your Senior year! In addition, The Spring Dental Clinic will be May 4. Forms will be with your 1st block teacher if interested in attending. Please complete these and bring those back to the Nurse.

- The library will be closed for lunch all of next week, March 9th through the 13th in order for classes and students to visit the book fair.

- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week, March 9th through the 13th in the PCHS Library. Students may visit the book fair before the 8:25 bell each day, during lunch, or during class with teacher permission. All English classes will have a scheduled visit to the library as well. All items in the book fair are tax free. Forms of acceptable payment are cash, check, credit or debit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay. Each book sold benefits the PCHS Library! 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9th through the 12th. We would love to have you join our team. 
- Volleyball Conditioning will begin on Thursday March 12.  You must have a current VHSL physical to be able to participate.  Please meet in the gym directly after school before going to the locker room to change.
- Listen Up, Cougar artists, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
- Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form.  Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!

Thursday, March 5, 2026

- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week, March 9th through the 13th in the PCHS Library. Students may visit the book fair before the 8:25 bell each day, during lunch, or during class with teacher permission. All English classes will have a scheduled visit to the library as well. All items in the book fair are tax free. Forms of acceptable payment are cash, check, credit or debit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay. Each book sold benefits the PCHS Library! 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- Listen Up, Cougar artists, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form.  Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.  

- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week, March 9th through the 13th in the PCHS Library. Students may visit the book fair before the 8:25 bell each day, during lunch, or during class with teacher permission. All English classes will have a scheduled visit to the library as well. All items in the book fair are tax free. Forms of acceptable payment are cash, check, credit or debit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay. Each book sold benefits the PCHS Library! 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- Listen Up, Cougar artists, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form.  Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!


Tuesday, March 3, 2026

-There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday of this week. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be available.

- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week, March 9th through the 13th in the PCHS Library. Students may visit the book fair before the 8:25 bell each day, during lunch, or during class with teacher permission. All English classes will have a scheduled visit to the library as well. All items in the book fair are tax free. Forms of acceptable payment are cash, check, credit or debit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay. Each book sold benefits the PCHS Library! 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- Listen Up, Cougar artists, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form.  Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!


Monday, March 2, 2026

- Attention Seniors: Go to the Class of 2026 Google Classroom to vote for your class flower, quote, song, and T-shirt design. Voting is open until 3:30pm tomorrow, March 3rd. This will be your only opportunity to vote.

- Attention Sr. Betas: There will be a meeting for Sr. Betas interested in attending the National Sr. Beta Convention in Nashville, TN,  this summer TOMORROW, March 3, 2026 in the library during Cougar Pride. 


- The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week, March 9th through the 13th in the PCHS Library. Students may visit the book fair before the 8:25 bell each day, during lunch, or during class with teacher permission. All English classes will have a scheduled visit to the library as well. All items in the book fair are tax free. Forms of acceptable payment are cash, check, credit or debit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay. Each book sold benefits the PCHS Library!
- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday.  Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be provided. 

- Listen Up, Cougar artists, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form.  Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!

Friday, February 27, 2026

- Attention Sr. Betas: There will be a meeting for Sr. Betas interested in attending the National Sr. Beta Convention in Nashville, TN,  this summer on  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in the library during Cougar Pride. 
- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- The Wrestling Team participated in the State Wrestling Tournament on February 20th & 21st. Ben Knight finished 4th in the 132 pound weight class. Wheeler Helms finished 5th in the 190 pound weight class. Logan Rakes, Mason Spencer, Tyler Cobbler, and Eli Lester finished in the top eight of their respective weight classes. Congratulations to these young men on an outstanding season!
- Listen Up, Cougar ARTISTS, this is for last semester art students only. Art students currently enrolled will do this in class.
Please Join Mrs. Helms Cougar Pride to join the Reynolds Homestead Spring art show google classroom .  This Google Classroom will have updates and important information. Students will need to listen to instructions before completing the newly added online registration form. Framing , tags, and labeling will be completed during this Cougar Pride. There will only be 2 opportunities for this. If you were in art last semester, you must sign up  for the Cougar Pride , if you are participating. Cash prizes and awards as well as the opportunity to sell your work will be explained!

- The Senior Beta Club is collecting donations to make care packages for our local nursing home residents. Club members are expected to participate and we invite any staff and students to help. Flyers are located throughout school with lists of items that can be donated. Items can be placed in the donation bins outside the library or in the front office. If you would like to make a monetary donation for the club to purchase items, please give those to Nancy Carlson or Libby Wood. Please bring in donations through Monday, March 2nd.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

- Attention 8th Graders: Your course selections for you Freshman year are due TOMORROW by the end of the day.

- Attention Sr. Betas: There will be a meeting for Sr. Betas interested in attending the National Sr. Beta Convention in Nashville, TN,  this summer on  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in the library during Cougar Pride. 

- The LAST date for the SAT to be given at PCHS is set for March 14th. The deadline to register is TOMORROW, February 27th! See Mr Forbes or Mrs. Marla Perry if you need help registering or if you need a fee waiver. 

- Attention ALL Senior Beta Club Members: Members should be bringing in items for our nursing home care packages, through next Monday, March 2nd. You are also welcome to bring in monetary donations for the club to purchase items for the care packages. This is a club-wide service project and all members are expected to participate. No donation is too small. Please see the email from Mrs. Wood sent on Monday and the post in the Google Classroom for additional information.

- Attention students and staff: The Senior Beta Club is collecting donations to put together care packages for residents at our local nursing home in Stuart. We invite any student or staff member to participate. Flyers are located around the school with suggestions for items to donate. Monetary donations will also be accepted for the purchase of care package items. Those donations should be given to Libby Wood or Nancy Carlson. Items can be placed in the donation bins located in the main office and on the bench outside of the library. Please bring donations through Monday, March 2nd. 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- Seniors going to P&HCC listen up! Four scholarships have just opened up for you. Stop by the College Suite during lunch or before or after school and talk to Mrs. Keith to see if you are eligible.  These scholarships are very generous and three of them require no essay. 


Wednesday, February 25, 2026

- Attention Senior Steering Committee: You have a meeting tomorrow, Thursday, February 26, during Cougar Pride in Mrs. Rose's room. Please check your group Google Chat for additional information.

- Attention Sr. Betas: There will be a meeting for Sr. Betas interested in attending the National Sr. Beta Convention in Nashville, TN, this summer on  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in the library during Cougar Pride.

- Attention 9th Graders: Your course selections for your Sophomore year are due TOMORROW by the end of the day.

- The LAST date for the SAT to be given at PCHS is set for March 14th. The deadline to register is this Friday, February 27th! See Mr Forbes or Mrs. Marla Perry if you need help registering or if you need a fee waiver. 

- There will be lunch in the library for the remainder of this week. Please take time to sign up in Flex if you plan to have lunch in the library.

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.  

- Attention ALL Senior Beta Club Members: Members should be bringing in items for our nursing home care packages, through next Monday, March 2nd. You are also welcome to bring in monetary donations for the club to purchase items for the care packages. This is a club-wide service project and all members are expected to participate. No donation is too small. Please see the email from Mrs. Wood sent on Monday and the post in the Google Classroom for additional information.

- Attention students and staff: The Senior Beta Club is collecting donations to put together care packages for residents at our local nursing home in Stuart. We invite any student or staff member to participate. Flyers are located around the school with suggestions for items to donate. Monetary donations will also be accepted for the purchase of care package items. Those donations should be given to Libby Wood or Nancy Carlson. Items can be placed in the donation bins located in the main office and on the bench outside of the library. Please bring donations through Monday, March 2nd. 

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

- Attention 10th graders: Your course selections for your Junior year are due tomorrow by the end of the day.

- Seniors going to P&HCC listen up! Four scholarships have just opened up for you. Stop by the College Suite during lunch or before or after school and talk to Mrs. Keith to see if you are eligible. These scholarships are very generous and three of them require no essay.
- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library.  Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team. 

- The LAST date for the SAT to be given at PCHS is set for March 14th. The deadline to register is this Friday, February 27th! See Mr Forbes or Mrs. Marla Perry if you need help registering or if you need a fee waiver. 

- There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday.  Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  Free snacks will be available for all who attend Cougar Den. 

Monday, February 23, 2026

- Come out and join our Award-winning Colorguard Team! You do no need to have any prior knowledge of flag work. Sign up sheets are located on Mrs. Mullis's door and outside the library. Please message or see Mrs. Mullis with any questions. Tryouts will be held March 9-12. We would love to have you join our team.
- JV and Varsity Softball Teams will meet in the gym after school today for tryouts.

- There will be NO outdoor Track practice today.
- Attention students in grades 8th-11th grades: Course selections are due this week as follows....
Rising Seniors- End of the day on Tuesday
Rising Juniors- End of the day on Wednesday
Rising Sophomores- End of the day on Thursday
Rising Freshmen- End of the day on Friday

- The LAST date for the SAT to be given at PCHS is set for March 14th. The deadline to register is this Friday, February 27th! See Mr Forbes or Mrs. Marla Perry if you need help registering or if you need a fee waiver. 

- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday.  Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be provided. 

- Attention 8th-12th grade girls interested in playing JV or Varsity Girls Soccer this season. Tryouts will be held TODAY after school. You must have a VHSL Physical to participate. Please be dressed and at Coach Deskins's room (154) by 3:45. 

- The Indoor Track Team has had an outstanding season!  Sydney Tatum set a new school record in the Girls Long Jump -- 14 feet 8.5 inches.  The Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay team, consisting of Fisher and Hunter Martin, Noah Hiatt, and Greely Terry, has already broken their own record from last year with a time of 8:29.67.  



-On Sunday, February 22, the indoor track team competed at the VHSL Region 2C Championships at Roanoke College.  Several runners ran their best times of the season including Gracen Conner, Kaylene Garcia, Analeigh Jones, Cameron Rakes, Emma Purdy, Callie Wood, Rain Davis, Ellianna Mongomery, Sarah Hagwood, Dylan Barker, Hunter Martin, and Noah Hiatt. Congratulations to these Cougars. 



The following runners finished in the top 3 in their races at Regionals which allows them to compete at the State Championships. 

Gracen Conner - 3rd place (Girls 55 Meter Dash)

Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay Team placed 2nd consisting of  Callie Wood, Emma Purdy, Cameron Rakes, and Ellianna Montgomery

Greely Terry 3rd place (Boys 500 Meter Dash)

Fisher Martin 2nd place (Boys 1000 Meter Run)

Hunter Martin 1st place and Noah Hiatt  2nd place (Boys 1600 Meter Run)

Noah Hiatt 3rd place (Boys 3200 Meter Run)

and the Boys 4 x 400 Meter Relay Team placed 3rd consisting of Fisher and Hunter Martin, Glenn Stovall, and Greely Terry










Friday, February 20, 2026

- The LAST date for the SAT to be given at PCHS is set for March 14th. The deadline to register is next Friday, February 27th! See Mr Forbes or Mrs. Marla Perry if you need help registering or if you need a fee waiver.

- Attention 8th-12th grade girls interested in playing JV or Varsity Girls Soccer this season. Tryouts will be held next week after school starting Monday, February 23rd. Please be prepared for inside and outside. You must have a VHSL Physical to participate. Please be dressed and at Coach Deskins's room (154) by 3:45. 

- The library will be closed for lunches through next Tuesday, February 24th due to Mrs. Mullis's class doing research during 3rd block.  

- Tennis Tryouts will begin this coming Monday, February 23rd.  Anyone interested in trying out for boys or girls tennis must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.  All those trying out for Boys Tennis will beet in the weight room after school. Bring your own tennis racquet in you have one. See Coach Terry if you have any questions.  

- Attention Seniors: This is your last reminder! Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These are due this Sunday, February 22nd.   

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up.  Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134.  These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department.

- The boys wrestling team finished 3rd at the Class 2 C Regionals this past Saturday at Liberty High School in Bedford.  Tyler Cobbler won first place honors in the 171 pound class.  Ben Knight,  Wheeler Helms, and Eli Lester earned second place honors in their respective weight classes.  Logan Rakes and Mason Spencer earned a 3rd place finish in their respective weight classes.  Aedan Frazier and Adin Geiger each placed 4th in their weight classes. Caleb Lancaster, Wesley Catron, and Landon Moles came in 5th place in their weight classes.  Good luck to these young men as they compete in the State Wrestling Tournament in Salem, Virginia today and tomorrow. 

Congratulations to Jazymne Reynolds, Alexa Rivero, Leia Cobbler, and Maggie Rutledge for being then first female wrestlers to represent Patrick County in their first Zone 4 qualifier at Franklin County High School this past Sunday, February 15th, and Monday, February 16th.  Jazymne Reynolds finished 6th in a tough 100 pound weight class.  These young ladies worked hard this season and did a great job of  competing and representing the Patrick County Girls Wrestling Team in it's first year.  We are proud of you young ladies.  Go Lady Cougars!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 

- Attention Fish Team Anglers: There will be a fishing team yearbook picture tomorrow morning, directly after announcements. Please bring your jerseys for the picture. You will need to report to the Front Office.

- Attention any Sophomore or Junior interested in Welding. There will be an interest meeting during announcements in Guidance tomorrow morning. Check in with homeroom before attending the meeting.
- This is a reminder that the FCA Club Cougar Pride for Friday, February 20th is cancelled due to class registration meetings in the auditorium. It will resume next week. Students who were signed up for this Cougar Pride activity should make sure they choose another activity in flex for this Friday! We will see you next week and we hope to be back on regular schedule. 

- Attention 8th-12th grade girls interested in playing JV or Varsity Girls Soccer this season. Tryouts will be held next week after school starting Monday, February 23rd. Please be prepared for inside and outside. You must have a VHSL Physical to participate. Please be dressed and at Coach Deskins's room (154) by 3:45. 

- There will be Cougar Den today. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks will be provided for all who attend. 

- Course selection class meetings for 9th graders is today. 9th graders will report to the auditorium during Cougar Pride today. February 19th. 8th graders will report to the auditorium during Cougar Pride tomorrow. If you miss a meeting, chat or email you school counselor and get the instructions from them. 

- The library is closed today and will also be closed for lunches the remainder of this week through next Tuesday, February 24th.  

- Tennis Tryouts will begin Monday, February 23rd.  Anyone interested in trying out for boys or girls tennis must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.  All those trying out for Boys Tennis will beet in the weight room after school. Bring your own tennis racquet in you have one. See Coach Terry if you have any questions.  

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.   

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up.  Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134.  These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department. - The boys wrestling team finished 3rd at the Class 2 C Regionals this past Saturday at Liberty High School in Bedford.  Tyler Cobbler won first place honors in the 171 pound class.  Ben Knight,  Wheeler Helms, and Eli Lester earned second place honors in their respective weight classes.  Logan Rakes and Mason Spencer earned a 3rd place finish in their respective weight classes.  Aedan Frazier and Adin Geiger each placed 4th in their weight classes. Caleb Lancaster, Wesley Catron, and Landon Moles came in 5th place in their weight classes.  Good luck to these young men as they compete in the State Wrestling Tournament in Salem, Virginia on Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21st. - Congratulations to Jazymne Reynolds, Alexa Rivero, Leia Cobbler, and Maggie Rutledge for being then first female wrestlers to represent Patrick County in their first Zone 4 qualifier at Franklin County High School this past Sunday, February 15th, and Monday, February 16th.  Jazymne Reynolds finished 6th in a tough 100 pound weight class.  These young ladies worked hard this season and did a great job of  competing and representing the Patrick County Girls Wrestling Team in it's first year.  We are proud of you young ladies.  Go Lady Cougars!



Wednesday, February 18, 2026

- This is a reminder that the FCA Club Cougar Pride for Friday, February 20th is cancelled due to class registration meetings in the auditorium. It will resume next week. Students who were signed up for this Cougar Pride activity should make sure they choose another activity in flex for this Friday! We will see you next week and we hope to be back on regular schedule.

- Attention 8th-12th grade girls interested in playing JV or Varsity Girls Soccer this season. Tryouts will be held next week after school starting Monday, February 23rd. Please be prepared for inside and outside. You must have a VHSL Physical to participate. Please be dressed and outside Coach Deskins's room (154) by 3:45.

- There will be Cougar Den tomorrow. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google Link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks will be provided for all who attend.

- Course selection class meetings for 8th through 10th grades take place this week during Cougar Pride. 9th graders will report to the auditorium during Cougar Pride tomorrow, Thursday, February 19th. 8th graders will report to the auditorium during Cougar Pride on Friday, February 20th. If you miss a meeting, chat or email you school counselor and get the instructions from them.

- The library is closed for lunch the remainder of this week through next Tuesday, February 24th.  This is due to Mrs. Mullis's class doing research in the library during 3rd block. 

- Tennis Tryouts will begin Monday, February 23rd.  Anyone interested in trying out for boys or girls tennis must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.  All those trying out for Boys Tennis will beet in the weight room after school. Bring your own tennis racquet in you have one. See Coach Terry if you have any questions. 

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.  

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up.  Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134.  These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

- The outdoor track season will officially begin on Monday, February 23rd. If you are interested in track and field there will be a short meeting tomorrow morning in the cafeteria after morning announcements.

- The library is closed for lunch the remainder of this week through next Tuesday, February 24th. This is due to Mrs. Mullis's class doing research in the library during 3rd block.

- There will be Cougar Den today and Thursday. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks will be available for all who attend Cougar Den.

- Tennis Tryouts will begin Monday, February 23rd.  Anyone interested in trying out for boys or girls tennis must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.  All those trying out for Boys Tennis will beet in the weight room after school. Bring your own tennis racquet in you have one. See Coach Terry if you have any questions. 

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd.. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.  

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up.  Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134.  These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department.  

Monday, February 16, 2026

- Tennis Tryouts will begin Monday, February 23rd. Anyone interested in trying out for boys or girls tennis must have a VHSL physical on file to participate. All those trying out for Boys Tennis will beet in the weight room after school. Bring your own tennis racquet in you have one. See Coach Terry if you have any questions.

- There will be Cougar Den this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Students planning to attend need to sign up using the Google link in Canvas or Google Classroom. Free snacks for all who attend will be provided.

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd.. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.  

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up.  Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134.  These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department.  

Friday,February 13, 2026

- Tryouts for 8th graders for MS soccer will start on Monday the 16th. Students should meet in the lobby outside the gym directly after school. You must have a current VHSL physical on file.

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd.. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.  

- Attention Students: Dehart Park is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 lifeguards and concession workers for students ages 16 and up. Applications are available with Mrs. Corns in room 132 or Mrs. Handy in room 134. These applications are due by Monday, March 16th to Mrs. Corns or Mrs. Handy. Applications are also available at the Patrick County Recreation Department.

- Attention Students: Cougar Den after school tutoring, attendance recovery, and internet access will be held in the PCHS library every Tuesday and Thursday in the weeks to come.  If you are attending Cougar Den please take time to sign up using the link in Canvas or Google Classroom.  There will be free snacks available. 

- We will have the CTE Showcase for 9th graders during Cougar Pride on Monday. ALL 9th graders are required to attend. This is NOT optional. 

- As we wrap up Virginia Kindness Week, remember-- kindness isn't a one week event.
Today’s Kindness Challenges are:
1. Repeat one act of kindness from this week that meant something to you.
2. Include someone who may feel left out today.
3. Encourage someone who seems stressed or overwhelmed.
4. Thank an adult in the building who supports students behind the scenes.
5. Commit to carrying kindness forward beyond this week.
Let’s finish the week strong—and keep kindness part of who we are every day.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

- Students, this is a reminder that ALL Virtual Assignments in all classes are due TOMORROW.  



- We will have the CTE Showcase for 8th graders during Cougar Pride tomorrow. ALL 8th graders are required to attend. This is NOT optional. 



- Seniors interested in doing 7th grade tours need to sign up by this Friday in Google Classroom.  An information meeting will be held once sign ups are closed. 



- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd.. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.  



- Attention Students: Cougar Den after school tutoring, attendance recovery, and internet access will be held in the PCHS library today and each Tuesday and Thursday in the weeks to come.  Your teachers should have a Cougar Den sign up link posted in Canvas or Google Classroom.  If you are attending Cougar Den please take time to sign up.  There will be free snacks available. 



- This week we are celebrating Virginia Kindness Week, a reminder that simple acts of kindness help make our school and community safer, healthier, and more inclusive.



Kindness doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by choice.



Today’s Kindness Challenges are:



Make a list of ten things you’re looking forward to.

Tell someone you admire them and explain why.

Thank someone in your community who makes a difference.

Challenge yourself to a “positive vibes only” day—complaint free.

Ask a family member or friend about their day and truly listen.

Choosing kindness changes both the giver and the receiver.



Wednesday, February 11, 2026

- Seniors interested in doing 7th grade tours need to sign up by this Friday in Google Classroom. An information meeting will be held once sign ups are closed.

- Attention Seniors: Local scholarships can be completed on Google Forms and can be found in your email. These will be due February 22nd.. Please see Mr. Forbes with any questions.

-  Attention Students: Cougar Den after school tutoring, attendance recovery, internet cafe, etc... will be held in the PCHS Library  Thursday of this week and each Tuesday and Thursday thereafter.  Your teachers should have a Cougar Den sign up link on your class Canvas or Google Classroom. Students should sign up for each day they plan to attend Cougar Den. There will be free snacks for all students attending Cougar Den. 

- This week we are celebrating Virginia Kindness Week, a reminder that simple acts of kindness help make our school and community safer, healthier, and more inclusive.

Kindness reduces stress, builds empathy, and strengthens our school culture.