March 21, 2019

* Seniors:  Local scholarship applications are due tomorrow, March 22 to Ms. Robinson no later than 4pm.  Make sure that you include all required materials.

* Attention:  Hailey's Hope for Autism Awareness is doing a T-shirt fundraiser to raise money for a local student with Autism.  You can purchase your T-shirt for $10 from your homeroom teacher.  Teacher's order forms are in your mailbox.  T-shirt order with payment is due by Friday, March 22nd.  You can turn your money and order forms in to Ms. Boles in Room 144.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Monday, March 25th.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

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March 20, 2019

* Military STAR Club will NOT meet today.

* Congratulations to the JV Girls Soccer team for tying Bassett 1-1 last night!  Leslie Quiroz scored the lone goal and Izzy Martin had 14 saves in goal.  Great job girls!

* Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer team for beating Bassett last night 1-0!

* Attention:  Hailey's Hope for Autism Awareness is doing a T-shirt fundraiser to raise money for a local student with Autism.  You can purchase your T-shirt for $10 from your homeroom teacher.  Teacher's order forms are in your mailbox.  T-shirt order with payment is due by Friday, March 22nd.  You can turn your money and order forms in to Ms. Boles in Room 144.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Monday, March 25th.

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March 19, 2019

* Attention Sr. Betas:  There is a meeting for all Sr. Betas interested in attending National Convention this year in Oklahoma this morning at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.  Remember any member of the PCHS Sr. Beta Club can attend Nationals; including Betas that did not attend states.

* Congrats to the Lady Cougars Tennis team for their win over Martinsville!  Madison Wright (8-1), Emily Wood (8-2), Caroline Vernon (8-4), Elleigh Large (8-4), Kaylee Stanley (8-2), Joelle Holderman (8-0), and Mia Stowe (8-0) earned singles victories.  Both Wood and Wright, as well as, Vernon and Large earned doubles victories 8-1.  The Lady Cougars Tennis team will travel tomorrow to face Bassett.

* The Representative from Washington National Insurance will be here today, in the downstairs conference room, presenting new supplemental health and life benefits that are available to all Patrick County School employees.  Please take 10 minutes and come see how you can be protected and get all of your money back!  Everyone that comes by for a one-on-one presentation will receive a free gift with no obligation so come and see why so many PCS employees are protected!

* Attention:  Hailey's Hope for Autism Awareness is doing a T-shirt fundraiser to raise money for a local student with Autism.  You can purchase your T-shirt for $10 from your homeroom teacher.  Teacher's order forms are in your mailbox.  T-shirt order with payment is due by Friday, March 22nd.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Monday, March 25th.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

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March 18, 2019

* The ASVAB, which is the military entrance exam and a career assessment test, will be offered on April 2nd.  If you are over 16 and are interested in taking the ASVAB.  Sign up on the clipboard in Ms. Rosenthal's office.

* Attention:  Hailey's Hope for Autism Awareness is doing a T-shirt fundraiser to raise money for a local student with Autism.  You can purchase your T-shirt for $10 from your homeroom teacher.  Teacher's order forms are in your mailbox.  T-shirt order with payment is due by Friday, March 22nd.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Monday, March 25th.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

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March 15, 2019

* The Military STAR Club has a meeting first thing this morning in Room 123.

* FFA members have a club meeting first thing this morning in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block first.

* There is a Flag Corps meeting first thing this morning in Room 134 for anyone interested in trying out.

* Attention:  Hailey's Hope for Autism Awareness is doing a T-shirt fundraiser to raise money for a local student with Autism.  You can purchase your T-shirt for $10 from your homeroom teacher.  Teacher's order forms are in your mailbox.  T-shirt order with payment is due by Friday, March 22nd.

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due today, March 15th.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Wednesday, March 27th.

* Ms. Robinson is organizing a community trash clean-up TODAY, March 15 from 4-5 PM.  Everyone is invited to participate.  We will meet in the front parking lot of the high school at 3:45 on Friday evening before heading out into the community.  If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robinson.  Students, remember that community service looks good on college applications and essays.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

* The ASVAB, which is the military entrance exam and a career assessment test, will be offered on April 2nd.  If you are over 16 and are interested in taking the ASVAB.  Sign up on the clipboard in Ms. Rosenthal's office.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  There will be a meeting for all Sr. Betas interested in attending National Convention this year in Oklahoma on Tuesday, March, 19, 2019 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.  Remember any member of the PCHS Sr. Beta club can attend Nationals; including Betas that did not attend states.

* Attention Students:  This is a reminder that all applications for summer employment at DeHart Park are due TODAY, March 15th.  No exceptions.  See Mrs. Nikki Handy or Amy Corns for questions.

* Attention 9th graders going to Virginia Tech:  Permission forms are due today to Ms. Robinson.

* Attention Seniors:  Are you planning to attend PH next year?  We are taking a field trip to Patrick Henry's main campus in Martinsville on April 4th.  You must have applied to PH in order to attend.  Pick up permission forms from Ms. Rosenthal and see her if you have questions or need help with your application.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due TODAY, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.



March 14, 2019

* All yearbook staff from first and second semester should report to Mrs. Mullis' room as soon as announcements are over.

* Middle School Baseball beat Laurel Park last night 10-0!

* Attention FFA members: You will have a club meeting Friday morning in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block and then come to the meeting.

* The ASVAB, which is the military entrance exam and a career assessment test, will be offered on April 2nd.  If you are over 16 and are interested in taking the ASVAB.  Sign up on the clipboard in Ms. Rosenthal's office.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  There will be a meeting for all Sr. Betas interested in attending National Convention this year in Oklahoma on Tuesday, March, 19, 2019 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.  Remember any member of the PCHS Sr. Beta club can attend Nationals; including Betas that did not attend states.

* Attention 8th and 9th grade girls interested in trying out for Flag Corps:  Sign-ups are on Mrs. Corns' door, Room 132.  There will also be an informational meeting on Friday, March 15th in Room 134 during announcements.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Wednesday, March 27th.

* Ms. Robinson is organizing a community trash clean-up this Friday, March 15 from 4-5 PM.  Everyone is invited to participate.  We will meet in the front parking lot of the high school at 3:45 on Friday evening before heading out into the community.  If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robinson.  Students, remember that community service looks good on college applications and essays.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

* Attention Students:  This is a reminder that all applications for summer employment at Dehart Park are due by this Friday, March 15th.  No exceptions.  See Mrs. Nikki Handy or Amy Corns for questions.

* Juniors:  College Night will be on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.  We;ll cover the basics of how to search for schools that are a good fit, what you can be doing now and throughout senior year to prepare and apply, and how to fund a college education program.  Hope to see you there! Students who attend will be placed in a drawing with other high school students to win a $1,000 scholarship.

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due, Friday, March 15th.

* Attention 9th graders:  On Wednesday, March 27th, we are going on a field trip to Virginia Tech.  Please turn in your permission forms by this Friday, if you would like to attend.  Permission forms are to be turned in to Ms. Robinson located beside Guidance.

* Attention Seniors:  Are you planning to attend PH next year?  We are taking a field trip to Patrick Henry's main campus in Martinsville on April 4th.  You must have applied to PH in order to attend.  Pick up permission forms from Ms. Rosenthal and see her if you have questions or need help with your application.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

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March 13, 2019

* Attention FFA members: You will have a club meeting Friday morning in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block and then come to the meeting.

* The ASVAB, which is the military entrance exam and a career assessment test, will be offered on April 2nd.  If you are over 16 and are interested in taking the ASVAB.  Sign up on the clipboard in Ms. Rosenthal's office.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  There will be a meeting for all Sr. Betas interested in attending National Convention this year in Oklahoma on Tuesday, March, 19, 2019 at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria.  Remember any member of the PCHS Sr. Beta club can attend Nationals; including Betas that did not attend states.

* Attention 8th and 9th grade girls interested in trying out for Flag Corps:  Sign-ups are on Mrs. Corns' door, Room 132.  There will also be an informational meeting on Friday, March 15th in Room 134 during announcements.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Wednesday, March 27th.

* Ms. Robinson is organizing a community trash clean-up this Friday, March 15 from 4-5 PM.  Everyone is invited to participate.  We will meet in the front parking lot of the high school at 3:45 on Friday evening before heading out into the community.  If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robinson.  Students, remember that community service looks good on college applications and essays.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

* Attention Students:  This is a reminder that all applications for summer employment at Dehart Park are due by this Friday, March 15th.  No exceptions.  See Mrs. Nikki Handy or Amy Corns for questions.

* Juniors:  College Night will be on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.  We;ll cover the basics of how to search for schools that are a good fit, what you can be doing now and throughout senior year to prepare and apply, and how to fund a college education program.  Hope to see you there! Students who attend will be placed in a drawing with other high school students to win a $1,000 scholarship.

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due, Friday, March 15th.

* Attention 9th graders:  On Wednesday, March 27th, we are going on a field trip to Virginia Tech.  Please turn in your permission forms by this Friday, if you would like to attend.  Permission forms are to be turned in to Ms. Robinson located beside Guidance.

* Attention Seniors:  Are you planning to attend PH next year?  We are taking a field trip to Patrick Henry's main campus in Martinsville on April 4th.  You must have applied to PH in order to attend.  Pick up permission forms from Ms. Rosenthal and see her if you have questions or need help with your application.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

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March 12, 2019

* Attention Students:  This is a reminder that all applications for summer employment at Dehart Park are due by this Friday, March 15th.  No exceptions.  See Mrs. Nikki Handy or Amy Corns for questions.

* Attention 8th and 9th grade girls interested in trying out for Flag Corps:  Sign-ups are on Mrs. Corns' door, Room 132.  There will also be an informational meeting on Friday, March 15th in Room 134 during announcements.

* The Dan River Basin Association is sponsoring a field trip to Virginia Tech to tour the Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment on Wednesday, April 3rd.  Please see Ms. Gibson in Room 146 for a permission form.  Space is limited.   Serious participants only.  Forms are due back no later than Wednesday, March 27th.

* Ms. Robinson is organizing a community trash clean-up this Friday, March 15 from 4-5 PM.  Everyone is invited to participate.  We will meet in the front parking lot of the high school at 3:45 on Friday evening before heading out into the community.  If anyone has any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robinson.  Students, remember that community service looks good on college applications and essays.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

* Juniors:  College Night will be on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.  We;ll cover the basics of how to search for schools that are a good fit, what you can be doing now and throughout senior year to prepare and apply, and how to fund a college education program.  Hope to see you there!

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due, Friday, March 15th.

* Attention 9th graders:  On Wednesday, March 27th, we are going on a field trip to Virginia Tech.  Please turn in your permission forms by this Friday, if you would like to attend.  Permission forms are to be turned in to Ms. Robinson located beside Guidance.

* Attention Seniors:  Are you planning to attend PH next year?  We are taking a field trip to Patrick Henry's main campus in Martinsville on April 4th.  You must have applied to PH in order to attend.  Pick up permission forms from Ms. Rosenthal and see her if you have questions or need help with your application.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

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March 11, 2019

* 4-H Teen Counsel Meeting this morning after announcements in the cafeteria.

* Attention 8th Graders - Reminder:  Class selections are due today for rising freshmen.  Please make sure you have submitted your requests; the portal will close at the end of the day today.

* Attention 9th graders:  On Wednesday, March 27th, we are going on a field trip to Virginia Tech.  Please turn in your permission forms by this Friday, if you would like to attend.  Permission forms are to be turned in to Ms. Robinson located beside Guidance.

* Juniors:  College Night will be on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.  We;ll cover the basics of how to search for schools that are a good fit, what you can be doing now and throughout senior year to prepare and apply, and how to fund a college education program.  Hope to see you there!

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due, Friday, March 15th.

* Prom tickets will be on sale during all three lunches.  Prom forms are on Mrs. Knight's door Room 19 or at lunch.  Tickets are $15.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

* Attention Seniors:  Are you planning to attend PH next year?  We are taking a field trip to Patrick Henry's main campus in Martinsville on April 4th.  You must have applied to PH in order to attend.  Pick up permission forms from Ms. Rosenthal and see her if you have questions or need help with your application.

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* A countywide community cleanup day will be held Saturday, March 23rd.  Contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce for more information or questions.

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March 7, 2019

* Attention 9th Graders - Reminder:  Class selections are due today for rising sophomores.  Please make sure you have submitted your requests; the portal will close at the end of the day today.

* Attention All Varsity and Middle School Wrestlers:  There will be a brief meeting this morning immediately after announcements in Room 200 (Mrs. Andrea Williams' room).

* Congratulations to the Middle School Boys Soccer Team for beating Halifax County, 4 to 2.  All the boys played well and it was a great victory.

* Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Soccer Team for beating Dan River 5 to 1 on Tuesday night. 

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler by Friday, March 8th.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

* Juniors:  College Night will be on Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 - 7 PM in the cafeteria.  We''ll cover the basics of how to search for schools that are a good fit, what you can be doing now and throughout senior year to prepare and apply, and how to fund a college education program.  Hope to see you there!

* Juniors:  Ms. Robinson will be going to VCU on Tuesday, March 19th.  She has 6 spots available.  Please go see her if you are interested in visiting VCU.  Permission slips are due Friday, March 15th.

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* Fishing Team:  Mandatory parent/angler meeting today, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.

* Students going on the STEM - H trip to Danville on March 14th, need to come by and see Mrs. Dillon in Room 157 for their permission slip.  We will leave at 7:30 and return around 4:00.  You will need to make arrangements to have a ride.

* Prom tickets will be on sale during all three lunches.  Prom forms are on Mrs. Knight's door Room 19 or at lunch.  Tickets are $15.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your February hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, March 8th.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  National Sr. Beta Convention is coming.  There will be a meeting Friday at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria for all Sr. Betas interested in attending nationals this year.

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March 6, 2019

* Attention 10th Graders - Reminder:  Class selections are due today for rising juniors.  Please make sure you have submitted your requests; the portal will close at the end of the day today.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  National Sr. Beta Convention is coming.  There will be a meeting Friday at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria for all Sr. Betas interested in attending nationals this year.

* Congratulations to the February Of the Month Winners!  Judy Ison, Angela Owens, Lane Taylor, and Jessica Amos.

* Congratulations to Jacob Lovell for being named to 2019 Bassmaster All American High School Virginia State Fishing Team.  Only 12 anglers in Virginia made this team!  Now he goes on to compete for the All American Team.  Great Job Jacob!

* Students going on the STEM - H trip to Danville on March 14th, need to come by and see Mrs. Dillon in Room 157 for their permission slip.  We will leave at 7:30 and return around 4:00.  You will need to make arrangements to have a ride.

* Prom tickets will be on sale during all three lunches.  Prom forms are on Mrs. Knight's door Room 19 or at lunch.  Tickets are $15.

* Fishing Team:  Mandatory parent/angler meeting Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler by Friday, March 8th.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

* Attention Seniors:  Listen up!  We mean ALL Seniors :)
If you are a current or past AASIS member, email Mrs. Lisa Belcher or go by Room 164 before Thursday, March 7th.  AASIS cords for graduation are being ordered and if you do not contact her by the deadline, there will NOT be a cord for you.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  You must contact Mrs. Belcher or you will not get a cord.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your February hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, March 8th.

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March 5, 2019

* Attention Rising Seniors - Reminder:  Class selections are due today for rising seniors.  Please make sure you have submitted your requests; the portal will close at the end of the day today.

* Prom tickets on sale during all three lunches.  Prom forms are on Mrs. Knight's door Room 19 or at lunch.  Tickets are $15.

* Fishing Team:  Mandatory parent/angler meeting Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria.

* Attention Seniors:  The second payment of $30.00 for the Senior Trip to Carowinds is due by Friday, March 15th.  We will be collecting the deposit in the hall during all three lunches, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 13-15th.  Ten seats are still available for the trip so if you have not signed up, you can go see Mrs. Culler by Friday, March 8th.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this payment, please see Mrs. Culler in CTE, Room 207.

* Attention Seniors:  Listen up!  We mean ALL Seniors :)
If you are a current or past AASIS member, email Mrs. Lisa Belcher or go by Room 164 before Thursday, March 7th.  AASIS cords for graduation are being ordered and if you do not contact her by the deadline, there will NOT be a cord for you.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  You must contact Mrs. Belcher or you will not get a cord.

* Seniors:  Today, in the Library, there will be a scholarship boot camp from 3:30 - 5:00 and a financial aid night from 5:30 - 7:00.  The scholarship boot camp will be focused on assisting students with completing scholarship applications and we will have representatives from local scholarship committees here to assist.  The financial aid night will be a presentation from Virginia Tech's financial aid director.  She will be discussing types of aid, understanding financial award letters, cost of attendance, comparing college costs and awards, and more.  Free food will be included!  Any questions please reach out to Ms. Robinson.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your February hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, March 8th.

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

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March 4, 2019

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your February hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, March 8th.

* No Teen Council meeting today.  It will be next Monday.

* Attention Seniors:  Listen up!  We mean ALL Seniors :)
If you are a current or past AASIS member, email Mrs. Lisa Belcher or go by Room 164 before Thursday, March 7th.  AASIS cords for graduation are being ordered and if you do not contact her by the deadline, there will NOT be a cord for you.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  You must contact Mrs. Belcher or you will not get a cord.

* Seniors:  Tomorrow, March 5th, in the Library, there will be a scholarship boot camp from 3:30 - 5:00 and a financial aid night from 5:30 - 7:00.  The scholarship boot camp will be focused on assisting students with completing scholarship applications and we will have representatives from local scholarship committees here to assist.  The financial aid night will be a presentation from Virginia Tech's financial aid director.  She will be discussing types of aid, understanding financial award letters, cost of attendance, comparing college costs and awards, and more.  Free food will be included!  Any questions please reach out to Ms. Robinson.


March 1, 2019

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  Our first practice will be on Monday, March 4th at 3:45.  You must have a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Prom tickets go on sale Monday, March 4th through March 22 all three lunches.  They are $15 each.

* 4H will hold a Teen Council Meeting Monday, March 4, 2019.  Come to the cafeteria as soon as you check in with your homeroom teacher.  If you have NOT turned in your Teen Camp application, you must turn it in at this meeting!

* The 4H Share the Fun Talent Show is next week, but it will be held at PHCC in Stuart.  If any student plans to participate in the Talent Show and needs transportation to the college, will need to bring a parent note in and turn in to the ticket window.  Practices will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and the show will be next Friday.

* Seniors:  Next Tuesday, March 5th, in the Library, there will be a scholarship boot camp from 3:30 - 5:00 and a financial aid night from 5:30 - 7:00.  The scholarship boot camp will be focused on assisting students with completing scholarship applications and we will have representatives from local scholarship committees here to assist.  The financial aid night will be a presentation from Virginia Tech's financial aid director.  She will be discussing types of aid, understanding financial award letters, cost of attendance, comparing college costs and awards, and more.  Free food will be included!  Any questions please reach out to Ms. Robinson.

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February 28, 2019

* There will be a brief meeting in the main gym for all returning football players grades 8-12.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before you come.

*Seniors:  Tomorrow, a representative from Patrick Henry Community College will be here during lunch to answer any admissions questions you have.  Stop by her table to chat and you'll be entered into a raffle for a scholarship to buy textbooks!  See Ms. Rosenthal with questions.

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February 27, 2019

* The following students need to see Mrs. Knight during 1st block, in Room 19, to get their Prom invitations:  Chase Jessup, Lydia Gunter, Burke Gonzalez, Jenna Laffoon, Riya Patel, Marvin Plessinger, Laken Rorrer, Isaiah Redd, Makayla Fix, and Logan Dalton.

* Seniors:  Next Tuesday, March 5th, in the Library, there will be a scholarship boot camp from 3:30 - 5:00 and a financial aid night from 5:30 - 7:00.  The scholarship boot camp will be focused on assisting students with completing scholarship applications and we will have representatives from local scholarship committees here to assist.  The financial aid night will be a presentation from Virginia Tech's financial aid director.  She will be discussing types of aid, understanding financial award letters, cost of attendance, comparing college costs and awards, and more.  Free food will be included!  Any questions please reach out to Ms. Robinson.

* Attention Students, Faculty, and Staff:  This Thursday will be Pink & hat day.  You will be allowed to wear hats, in designated areas, when you purchase a pink sticker.  Stickers are $1.00 or a greater donation.  Faculty and staff may wear jeans if you purchase a pink sticker.  Teachers will receive a form for homerooms to participate.  All donations will go toward breast cancer.  Thank you for contributing!

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February 26, 2019

* Today is the last day to fill out the fashion google doc for the yearbook.

* Attention Students, Faculty, and Staff:  This Thursday will be Pink & hat day.  You will be allowed to wear hats, in designated areas, when you purchase a pink sticker.  Stickers are $1.00 or a greater donation.  Faculty and staff may wear jeans if you purchase a pink sticker.  Teachers will receive a form for homerooms to participate.  All donations will go toward breast cancer.  Thank you for contributing!

* Seniors:  Next Tuesday, March 5th, in the Library, there will be a scholarship boot camp from 3:30 - 5:00 and a financial aid night from 5:30 - 7:00.  The scholarship boot camp will be focused on assisting students with completing scholarship applications and we will have representatives from local scholarship committees here to assist.  The financial aid night will be a presentation from Virginia Tech's financial aid director.  She will be discussing types of aid, understanding financial award letters, cost of attendance, comparing college costs and awards, and more.  Free food will be included!  Any questions please reach out to Ms. Robinson.

* MS/JV softball needs to dress and meet in Coach Conner's room. Then load the bus for Dehart.

* Attention ladies trying out for Women's Soccer:  Please report to Coach Snow's Room 155, after school ready for tryouts.

* Boy's Tennis will practice at Dehart today.  Load the bus immediately after school.

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track - our first practice will be on Monday, March 4th at 3:45.  You must have a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

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February 25, 2019

* Reminder:  The dental clinic will be held today and tomorrow.

* Anyone interested in outdoor track:  Our first practice will be on Monday, March 4th at 3:45.  You must have a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

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February 22, 2019

* Due to the weather, the Middle School softball tryouts have been moved to next Monday, February 25th.  You must have a VHSL physical on file to try out.

* Seniors:  There is a college and career survey in your class of 2019 Google Classroom.  Please fill this out before Friday.  Anyone who does it by Friday will get a special treat, so don't wait!

* Attention Seniors:  It's scholarship season!  Three important deadlines are quickly approaching.
- This Friday, February 22nd, the Ross Harbour and Foundation for Rural Service scholarships are due.  Applications are in the college advising office next to guidance.
- March 22nd is the deadline for local scholarship applications.  Details are on Google Classroom or come see Ms. Robinson/Ms. Rosenthal with questions.  Don't wait to get started.  This application requires an essay.
- March 29th is the deadline for the first batch of Patrick Henry scholarships.  Details are on Google Classroom.  See Ms. Rosenthal with questions.

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February 19, 2019

* The Girls Basketball Tournament, scheduled today, has been postponed to Thursday, February 21 at 6:00pm. 

* All after school activities are canceled today. 

*Seniors - There is a college and Career survey in your class of 2019 Google classroom. Please fill out this form before Friday, 2/22, to receive a special treat. 

*Seniors - It is scholarship season! Three important deadlines are quickly approaching. 
          - This Friday, 2/22 is the deadline for local scholarship apps. Details are on google classroom, or stop by and see Ms. Robinson or Ms. Rosenthal with questions. Don't wait to get started - this app requires an essay!
          - March 29 is the deadline for the first batch of Patrick Henry scholarships. Details are on Google Classroom, see Ms. Robinson or Ms. Rosenthal with questions.

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February 18, 2019

* Softball tryouts start today.  Please meet in Coach Steagall's room to load the bus.

* If you have negative lunch balances, you cannot charge snacks.  Please try to take care of your balances.

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

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February 15, 2019

* Outdoor Track meeting this morning in auxiliary gym, after announcements.

* Volleyball meeting this morning in Room 20, after announcements.

* Softball tryouts will be Monday, February 18th.  Please meet in Coach Steagall's room to load the bus for Dehart.

* Applications for lifeguards at Dehart Park are now open.  Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard can pick up an application from Mrs. Handy or Mrs. Corns.  Applications will be due March 15th.

* If you have negative lunch balances, you cannot charge snacks.  Please try to take care of your balances.

* There will not be any Girls Soccer conditioning for the rest of the week.  Tryouts will be held next week, February 18th through the 20th.  You must have a VHSL physical to attend and must attend everyday if you hope to make the team.  Those interested in playing, please report to Room 155, and be prepared for inside or outside activities.  Contact Coach Boles or Coach Snow if you have any questions.

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting Friday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block before attending.

* Any student interested in taking Welding next year, the PHCC welding instructor will be here on Friday, February 15th at 8:30 am to showcase this new class.  Any rising 11th or 12th grader interested in this new class is encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more.  An announcement will be made on Friday when to report to the cafeteria.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

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February 14, 2019

* If you are going on the Senior Beta trip today, remember to bring your luggage to the upstairs conference room to be checked before we leave.

* There will not be any Girls Soccer conditioning for the rest of the week.  Tryouts will be held next week, February 18th through the 20th.  You must have a VHSL physical to attend and must attend everyday if you hope to make the team.  Those interested in playing, please report to Room 155, and be prepared for inside or outside activities.  Contact Coach Boles or Coach Snow if you have any questions.

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting Friday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block before attending.

* Any student interested in taking Welding next year, the PHCC welding instructor will be here on Friday, February 15th at 8:30 am to showcase this new class.  Any rising 11th or 12th grader interested in this new class is encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more.  An announcement will be made on Friday when to report to the cafeteria.

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  We will be having an interest meeting on Friday, February 15th during 1st block.  Make sure you check into first block before attending.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

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February 13, 2019

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA meeting Friday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block before attending.

* Girls basketball results:  Patrick County 49, Magna Vista 42
Piedmont District Champions!
Hannah Roberson 18 points, Izzy Beasley 16 points
Sierra Hubbard 11 rebounds, Abby Dillon 8 rebounds
Season record 21-3
Next week in Regional Tournament:  Tuesday @ Home versus Northside

* Any student interested in taking Welding next year, the PHCC welding instructor will be here on Friday, February 15th at 8:30 am to showcase this new class.  Any rising 11th or 12th grader interested in this new class is encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more.  An announcement will be made on Friday when to report to the cafeteria.

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  We will be having an interest meeting on Friday, February 15th during 1st block.  Make sure you check into first block before attending.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

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February 12, 2019

* The following Seniors need to come by to see Mrs. Rose in Room 18:  Juliana Hall, Allison Rakes, Lindsey Marshall, Caitlyn Hardy, Brianna Mabe, Alexis Barnett, Kalob Biggs, Chase Jessup, Ashlee Mesot, Sarah Young, Nick Byers, Jared Biedrycki.

* Attention Seniors: There are 25 senior shirts left.  If you would like to purchase one, come see Mrs. Rose in Room 18 today or tomorrow.

* There will NOT be any softball conditioning this week.  Tryouts are Monday, February 18th.

* Our Lady Cougars play tonight for the Piedmont District Championship at Magna Vista.  Please make the short trip and "bring friends and be loud"!

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* Jr. Betas:  Please arrive at school between 5:00 am and 5:15 am tomorrow.  We will leave promptly at 5:30.

* Any student interested in taking Welding next year, the PHCC welding instructor will be here on Friday, February 15th at 8:30 am to showcase this new class.  Any rising 11th or 12th grader interested in this new class is encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more.  An announcement will be made on Friday when to report to the cafeteria.

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  We will be having an interest meeting on Friday, February 15th during 1st block.  Make sure you check into first block before attending.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

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February 11, 2019

* Congratulations to our Varsity Cougar Wrestling team for their performance this past weekend at the Region 3-D tournament.  The Cougars had 5 regional placers Saturday:  Alfredo Gutierrez with a 2nd place finish, Owen Smith with a 3rd place finish, Darious Williams with a 6th place finish, Aiden LaComa with a 4th place finish, and Jaheim Johnson with a 6th place finish.  Three Cougars placed in the top four to advance to the state tournament next weekend in Salem, Virginia:  Junior Alfredo Guitierrez, Sophomore Owen Smith, and Freshman Aiden LaComa.  Great job guys!

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  We will be having an interest meeting on Friday, February 15th during 1st block.  Make sure you check into first block before attending.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

Tickets will be on sale during all lunches during the weeks listed above.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Attention Seniors:  If you ordered and paid for your Senior shirt, they are here.  Come see Mrs. Rose in Room 18.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

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February 8, 2019

* Attention Seniors:  If you ordered and paid for your Senior shirt, they are here.  Come see Mrs. Rose in Room 18.

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
Today, February 8th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches today.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by today to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by today you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your January hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, February 8th.

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February 7, 2019

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123

*PCHS Girls Basketball results:
Patrick Country 54, Halifax County 29
High Scorers - Lindsey Marshall 15, Izzy Beasley 11, Hannah Roberson 10, Sierra Hubbard 10
Rebounds - Sierra Hubbard 14, Hannah Roberson 7
Assists - Lindsey Marshall 5
Steals - Lindsey Marshall 4
Final Regular Season Record: 19-3
Next Game - Piedmont District Tournament Game this Friday @ Home versus Franklin County. Starts at 6:30.
Please come out and support your Lady Cougars!

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your January hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, February 8th.

* Anyone interested in boys or girls Tennis need to meet this Friday morning outside of Rooms 22 (boys) and 20 (girls).

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

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February 6, 2019

* Attention Seniors: There will be a brief meeting today in the Auditorium, at 9:45 am.

* Girls Basketball results from last night:
JV game - Patrick County 46 and Tunstall 15
Varsity game - Patrick County 58 and Tunstall 14
Hannah Roberson - 16 points, Izzy Beasley - 13 points, Sierra Hubbard - 14 rebounds

* Anyone interested in Outdoor Track:  We will be having an interest meeting on Friday, February 15th during 1st block.  Make sure you check into first block before attending.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 with any questions.

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your January hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, February 8th.

* Anyone interested in boys or girls Tennis need to meet this Friday morning outside of Rooms 22 (boys) and 20 (girls).

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

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February 5, 2019

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* Anyone interested in boys or girls Tennis need to meet this Friday morning outside of Rooms 22 (boys) and 20 (girls).

* Congratulations to Varun Patel!  He is the winner of this month's attendance incentive of $25.

* January of the Month winners include:  Holly Dillon, Rozina Turner, Paul Bryant, and Alexis Barnett.  Congratulations to this month's winners!

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your January hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, February 8th.

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February 4, 2019

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Indoor Track 4x8 Relay Team placed 2nd in the District Track Meet.  Kristian Reynolds placed 2nd in the mile.

* Congratulations to the PC Wrestling Team!  First place finishes were Alfredo Gutierrez, Owen Smith, and Aiden LaComa.  Second place finish was Darious Williams.  Third place finish was Jaheim Johnson.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Baseball will stay after this week, Monday - Wednesday.  Be prepared to go outside.  Workouts will end at 6pm.

* Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 22.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* There is a 4H Teen Council meeting in the cafeteria this morning.

* Students:  Please complete the attached surveys in Google Classroom by February 5th for the yearbook staff.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* Attention Co-op Students:  Your January hours log is due to Mr. Adams by Friday, February 8th.

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February 1, 2019

* Girls interested in playing soccer this year:  There will be a meeting in the auditorium after morning announcements today.

* Students:  Please complete the attached surveys in Google Classroom by February 5th for the yearbook staff.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

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January 31, 2019

* The Patrick County 4-H Share the Fun Competition will be held on Friday, March 8th.  Students that are interested may pick up information packets from Mrs. Kendrick in guidance until February 21st.  Any students that plan to participate must RSVP by February 22nd and submit a contestant information form at the first practice.

* Seniors:  The Senior trip to Carowinds is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd.  The cost of the trip is $95.00.  This will include your park ticket, all you can eat buffet, soda wristband, and the cost of the charter bus.  The cost of the trip will be divided into three payments.  The deposits will be due the weeks of:
February 4th  $35.00
March 15th  $30.00
Final payment due by April 12th  $30.00

We will begin collecting the first payment of $35.00 during all lunches beginning Wednesday, February 6th-8th.  You must sign up and pay your deposit by February 8th to reserve your seat.  If you do not sign up by Friday, February 8th you will only be allowed to go if someone drops out or we do not fill the buses.

If you have any questions please see Mrs. Culler in the Career & Technical Building, Room 205.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Girls Soccer will condition Monday - Thursday.  Meet in Room 155.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* Attention students:  My Friends Closet will be re-opening soon.  If you would like to make a donation and clean out your closet, you can bring them to the Library or office.  Please help support our local closet, who in return supports local events.

* Prom Committee will meet every Thursday until further notice.  If you signed up to be on Prom Committee back in August, please make every effort to stay as often as possible.  Prom is only 4 months away.

* Students:  Please complete the attached surveys in Google Classroom by February 5th for the yearbook staff.

* Attention Seniors and Juniors:  Vote for Teacher Superlatives in your class of 2019/2020 Google Classrooms.

* Attention students attending the Snow-Coming dance:  If you have purchased a ticket for the upcoming dance, next weekend, you should have received an email from Mrs. Stanley.  If you would like to suggest songs for the DJ, please submit by next Tuesday.

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January 30, 2019

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Girls Soccer will condition Monday - Thursday.  Meet in Room 155.

* Prom Committee will meet every Thursday until further notice.  If you signed up to be on Prom Committee back in August, please make every effort to stay as often as possible.  Prom is only 4 months away.

* Attention Patrick County High School girls:  Prom dresses taking up room in your closet?? Let's get rid of them...if you would like to donate your prom dresses, donations will be accepted at the High School Library.  After February 15th, donations will be accepted at My Friend's Closet.

* Attention students:  My Friends Closet will be re-opening soon.  If you would like to make a donation and clean out your closet, you can bring them to the Library or office.  Please help support our local closet, who in return supports local events.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Attention Seniors and Juniors:  Vote for Teacher Superlatives in your class of 2019/2020 Google Classrooms.

* If any Jr. Beta member has popcorn order forms or money, please bring it to Mrs. Belcher immediately as the order needs to be sent to the company.

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January 28, 2019

* Attention any student who is currently a patient or a previous patient of Dr. David Jones, orthodontist:  There will be a group picture Monday morning at 8:30 am in the gym.  Please check in with homeroom before reporting to the gym.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Prom Committee will meet every Thursday until further notice.  If you signed up to be on Prom Committee back in August, please make every effort to stay as often as possible.  Prom is only 4 months away.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Girls Soccer will condition Monday - Thursday starting January 28th.  Meet in Room 155.

* Attention Sr. Beta convention goers:  The banner committee will meet on Monday after school, in Room 170.

* FFA members who wish to go to the Southern Farm Show need to see Mr. Terry to sign up.

* Students, listen up!  Today is the last day to buy a yearbook and choose a color is next Monday, January 28th.  After today, a color will be randomly chosen for you. Purchases can be made in person in the yearbook room 152 or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.  Yearbooks are currently $65.  Get them before time runs out!

* Attention students:  My Friends Closet will be opening soon.  If you would like to make a donation and clean out your closet, you can bring them to the Library or office.  Please help support our local closet, who in return supports local events.

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January 25, 2019

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Sr. Beta convention goers are meeting now in the cafeteria.  All convention goers are expected to attend.

* There is a meeting at this time for all members of the Military STAR Club in Room 123.

* Prom Committee will meet every Thursday until further notice.  If you signed up to be on Prom Committee back in August, please make every effort to stay as often as possible.  Prom is only 4 months away.

* Students, listen up!  The last day to buy a yearbook and choose a color is next Monday, January 28th.  After that, a color will be randomly chosen for you. Purchases can be made in person in the yearbook room 152 or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.  Yearbooks are currently $65.  Get them before time runs out!

* FFA members who wish to go to the Southern Farm Show need to see Mr. Terry to sign up.

* Students, listen up!  Tickets for Snowcoming Semi-formal will only be sold until this Friday!  You may purchase before school (outside of the gym) or during lunches (outside the cafeteria).  Questions?  See Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Kerry Taylor, or Mrs. Stanley in the office.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Attention any student who is currently a patient or a previous patient of Dr. David Jones, orthodontist:  There will be a group picture Monday morning at 8:30 am in the gym.  Please check in with homeroom before reporting to the gym.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Remember to continue fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

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January 24, 2019

* Congratulations to the Varsity/JV Girls and Boys basketball for their wins over Bassett last night.

* Congratulations to the Cougar Wrestlers for their performance last night in the Quad meet against Bassett, Dan River, and Halifax.
Aiden Lacoma went 3-0
Jaheim Johnson 2-1
Owen Smith 3-0
Alfredo Gutierrez 2-1
Darious Williams 3-0

* Middle School Basketball plays tonight, here at PCHS against Laurel Park starting with the girls at 5:30.

* Students, listen up!  Tickets for Snowcoming Semi-formal will only be sold until this Friday!  You may purchase before school (outside of the gym) or during lunches (outside the cafeteria).  Questions?  See Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Kerry Taylor, or Mrs. Stanley in the office.

* FFA members who wish to go to the Southern Farm Show need to see Mr. Terry to sign up.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Remember to continue fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

* Students, listen up!  The last day to buy a yearbook and choose a color is next Monday, January 28th.  After that, a color will be randomly chosen for you. Purchases can be made in person in the yearbook room 152 or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.  Yearbooks are currently $65.  Get them before time runs out!

* There will be a meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30 for all members of the Military STAR Club, in Room 123.  Please check in with your 1st block teacher before coming to the meeting.

* Prom Committee will meet today and every Thursday until further notice.  If you signed up to be on Prom Committee back in August, please make every effort to stay as often as possible.  Prom is only 4 months away.

* Attention Sr. Beta convention goers:  We will have a meeting Friday, January 25th, in the cafeteria at 8:30 am.  All convention goers are expected to attend.

* Students who are interested in becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-training or Teen Counselor may pick up applications from Mrs. Kendrick, in Guidance, until February 14th.

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January 23, 2019

* Students, listen up!  The last day to buy a yearbook and choose a color is next Monday, January 28th.  After that, a color will be randomly chosen for you. Purchases can be made in person in the yearbook room 152 or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.  Yearbooks are currently $65.  Get them before time runs out!

* Students, listen up!  Tickets for Snowcoming Semi-formal will only be sold until this Friday!  You may purchase before school (outside of the gym) or during lunches (outside the cafeteria).  Questions?  See Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Kerry Taylor, or Mrs. Stanley in the office.

* FFA members who wish to go to the Southern Farm Show need to see Mr. Terry to sign up.

* Congratulations to the girls basketball team on their win against Magna Vista (58-52).  Come out and support our Cougar Sports!
Wrestling - Dan River
Girls Basketball - Bassett
Boys will be at home - start at 5:30 for JV and at 7:00 for our Varsity Cougars

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Remember to continue fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

* If you are in upward bound, make sure you see Ms. Rosenthal to pick up an assignment.  See your email for details.

* Attention Juniors!  It is officially time for you to take action into preparing for a 4-year university/college by taking the SAT!  On Saturday, March 9th, the SAT will take place at Patrick County High School.  The deadline to register for the test is Friday, February 8th.  In order to sign-up for the SAT, you must register through your College board account by visiting www.sat.org.  Students, the SAT test is $47.50, but if you receive free or reduced lunch you qualify to receive a fee waiver to cover the cost of the test.  In order to obtain your fee waiver please see Ms. Robinson located beside Guidance.  If you would like help registering for the SAT, Ms. Robinson will be available during all lunches in her office to assist students with registering. Please bring your Chromebook when you come.

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January 22, 2019

* Mrs. Knight needs to see the Fishing Team first thing this morning.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Reminder to all students interested in playing JV Varsity Football in the Fall:  We will start conditioning today after school.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to participate.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Remember to continue fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

* If you are in upward bound, make sure you see Ms. Rosenthal to pick up an assignment.  See your email for details.

* FFA members who wish to go to the Southern Farm Show need to see Mr. Terry to sign up.

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming on Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

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January 17, 2019

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Congratulations to our Cougar Wresting Team!  Great individual performances at our quad match at Franklin County.  The teams included were Bassett, Halifax, and Franklin County.  Alfredo Gutierrez, Owen Smith, Darious Williams, and Aiden Lacoma all went (3-0) on the day, and Jaheim Johnson finished with a (2-1) record.

* Final score from PCHS PC Lady Cougars 64, Northside Lady Vikings 50.  Clean sweep for both JV Ladies and Middle School.

* The Military STAR Club will meet today after school in Room 123.  If you cannot stay, please see Mrs. Rakes as soon as possible.

* Attention FFA members - You will have a meeting Friday morning at 8:30 am in the auditorium.  Check in with 1st block before reporting to the auditorium.

* Attention Sr. Beta convention goers.  There will be a meeting Friday, January 18th in the cafeteria at 8:30 am.  All convention goers are expected to attend.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Reminder to continue the fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming on Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

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January 16, 2019

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming on Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

* The Military STAR Club will meet tomorrow in Room 123.

* Jr. Beta Members:  Reminder to continue the fundraising for popcorn.  Your order forms and money are due on or before January 25th.

* Attention Sr. Beta convention goers:  There will be a meeting Friday 1/18/19 in the cafeteria at 8:30.  All convention goers are expected to attend.

* Attention all Boys Soccer:  Conditioning will begin today.  Meet in Room 18 immediately after school.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

* Reminder to all those interested in playing football in the Fall:  We will start conditioning after school this Thursday.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to participate.  We will meet downstairs in the weightroom directly after school.

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January 11, 2019

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming, Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

* There is a soccer meeting in the auditorium this morning during morning announcements.  This meeting is for any boy interested in playing this Spring.

* Junior Betas:  There is a meeting this morning in Room 164.  ALL members need to attend.  Report to homeroom before attending the meeting.

* Attention all students interested in playing football next Fall:  There is a meeting for all students in grades 8-11 in the auxiliary gym this morning at 8:30.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before you come.
Also, after school conditioning will begin on Tuesday, January 15th.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to stay.  We will meet in the weightroom immediately after school.

*  Attention Seniors:  You must order your senior shirts by today at 3:30.  come see Mrs. Rose in Room 18 or order on the Goggle Classroom form.

* Fishing Team members:  Our next tournament is March 24th, at Smith Mountain Lake.  Your tournament fee of $10 per angler is due to Mrs. Knight by February 28th.  Please get it to her as soon as possible.

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January 10, 2019

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming, Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

* There will be a soccer meeting in the auditorium this Friday, January 11, 2019 during morning announcements.  This meeting is for any boy interested in playing this Spring.

* Junior Betas:  We will have a meeting on Friday morning during announcements in Room 164.  ALL members need to attend.  Report to homeroom before attending the meeting.

* Attention all students interested in playing football next Fall:  There will be a brief meeting for all students in grades 8-11 in the auxiliary gym on Friday morning at 8:30.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before you come.
Also, after school conditioning will begin on Tuesday, January 15th.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to stay.  We will meet in the weightroom immediately after school.

* The Military STAR Club will NOT meet today.  We will resume meeting on Monday, January 14th.

* There will be NO girls soccer conditioning today.  We will resume next Tuesday.

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January 9, 2019

* Attention all students interested in playing football next Fall:  There will be a brief meeting for all students in grades 8-11 in the auxiliary gym on Friday morning at 8:30.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before you come.
Also, after school conditioning will begin on Tuesday, January 15th.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to stay.  We will meet in the weightroom immediately after school.

* There will be a soccer meeting in the auditorium this Friday, January 11, 2019 during morning announcements.  This meeting is for any boy interested in playing this Spring.

* Junior Betas:  We will have a meeting on Friday morning during announcements in Room 164.  ALL members need to attend.  Report to homeroom before attending the meeting.

* Snowcoming Semi-Formal is coming, Saturday, February 9th.  All 10th - 12th graders may purchase tickets during all 3 lunches this week.  Tickets are $5 per person.  Permission forms will be available when tickets are purchased.

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January 8, 2019

* Attention all students interested in playing football next season:  After school conditioning will begin on Tuesday, January 15th.  You must have a VHSL physical in order to stay.  We will meet in the weightroom immediately after school.

* Junior Betas:  We will have a meeting on Friday morning during announcements in Room 164.  ALL members need to attend.

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January 7, 2019

* Students should report to 1st block.  Teachers, please take attendance.
Students will then report to the following areas:  Social Studies SOL, please report to Lab 178; English SOL, please report to Room 122; Science SOL, report to the Library.

* Attention Girls interested in playing Soccer:  Conditioning will resume on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, January 8th.  Please report to Room 155 after school ready to participate.

* Attention Scholastic Bowl Students:  Our next Scholastic Bowl match is Monday night, January 7th, at Magna Vista.  All athletes and Scholastic Bowl competitors are NOT required to attend school on that day if you are exam/SOL exempt.  The bus will load outside the cafeteria at 4:30 PM.  We will eat at Wendy's in Stuart before the match.  If you will attend the match without riding the school bus, please contact Mrs. Wade in advance.

* Softball condition will begin Tuesday, January 8th.  You must have a VHSL physical on file to stay.  We will meet in Coach Steagall's room 206, in the CTE building.

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January 3, 2019

* Attention Scholastic Bowl Students:  Our next Scholastic Bowl match is Monday night, January 7th, at Magna Vista.  All athletes and Scholastic Bowl competitors are NOT required to attend school on that day if you are exam/SOL exempt.  The bus will load outside the cafeteria at 4:30 PM.  We will eat at Wendy's in Stuart before the match.  If you will attend the match without riding the school bus, please contact Mrs. Wade in advance.

* Softball condition will begin Tuesday, January 8th.  You must have a VHSL physical on file to stay.  We will meet in coach Steagall's room 206, in the CTE building.

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December 18, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  Senior quotes for the yearbook are going to press.  If you do not submit one by Wednesday, we will select one for you (and it will be sweet and philosophical).  Get those to Ms. Largen, Emily Wood, or Sean Lyons ASAP!!

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December 17, 2018

* Attention Praise and Worship Team Members:  Please check Google classroom ASAP for information regarding December performances.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Convention money and permission forms are due to Mr. Turchek in Room 170.

* Attention Co-op Students:  You need to see Mr. Adams today before you leave.

* The Military STAR Club will not meet this week.  We will resume meeting on January 7th.

* The meeting for students who signed up for next semester Career Explorations has been postponed until next semester.

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December 7, 2018

* December 7, 1941 "a day that will live in infamy".  On this date 77 years ago the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US Navy Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  The Japanese surprise attack resulted in the United States entering World War II.

* Attention any student who signed up for Career Explorations next semester:  There will be a brief meeting next Friday, December 14th at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.
Please check in with your homeroom teacher before attending the meeting.

* Softball conditioning will start on January 7, 2019.  Must have a VHSL physical on file to stay. We will stay on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Please meet in Coach Steagall's room 206.

* Fishing Team:  All money for doughnuts and BOGO cards or certificates is due December 10th to Mrs. Knight.

* Attention Sr. Beta Convention goers:  You should have received a convention packet with permission form, amount due, and a deadline/directions paper earlier this week.
If you would like to go to convention and did not get this packet, see Mr. Turchek in Room 170 today.

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December 6, 2018

* Attention Sr. Beta Convention goers:  You should have received or will receive today a packet of information for convention that includes the field trip permission form for convention, a statement of how much money you owe for convention, and a page of directions and deadlines.
If you do not receive this packet by the end of today, see Mr. Turcheck in room 170 this week.  Convention money and signed permission forms are due next week.

* Softball conditioning will start on January 7, 2019.  Must have a VHSL physical on file to stay. We will stay on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Please meet in Coach Steagall's room 206.

* Fishing Team:  All money for doughnuts and BOGO cards or certificates is due December 10th, to Mrs. Knight.

* There will be NO girls soccer conditioning today.

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December 5, 2018

* Softball conditioning will start on January 7, 2019.  Must have a VHSL physical on file to stay. We will stay on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  Please meet in Coach Steagall's room 206.

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December 4, 2018

* The Military STAR Club will NOT meet today.

* Fishing Team:  All money for doughnuts and BOGO cards or certificates is due December 10th, to Mrs. Knight.

* Come out and support your Cougar wrestlers tonight as they battle Bassett, Franklin County, and Magna Vista.  Wrestling starts at 6 pm.

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December 3, 2018

* Attention Seniors and Teachers of Seniors:  The yearbook staff will be pulling seniors out of 1st block class on Tuesday and Wednesday morning for any senior who has not submitted a casual photo.  We will provide a list of these seniors Monday night in an email.  If a senior is not on campus for 1st block, we will attempt to pull these seniors in 3rd block during one of these two days.

* The Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 22.

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November 30, 2018

* Attention Fishing Team:  All money for doughnuts and BOGO cards or certificates are due December 10th to Mrs. Knight.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Your candy money is due today, November 30, 2018.

* All girls basketball players should report to the cafeteria after announcements (middle, JV, and Varsity).

* Attention Senior Class:  Big week for yearbook due dates!
 - Senior superlatives
 - Senior quote
 - Senior activities list
 - Senior last will and testament
All are due by Saturday morning.  All forms are in the Google Classroom.  If you make a mistake or have changed your mind, you can get back into the form and resubmit your answers.  But final answers are due on Saturday morning.
If you have any questions or if you don't understand, please go see Ms. Largen in Room 152 before school, after school, or during your lunch break.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  Patrick Springs Elementary will hold their Fall Festival Friday, November 30th, from 5 pm - 7 pm.  If you wish to volunteer, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164 by noon on Friday.  You will report Friday night to Mrs. Stowe-Holt.

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November 28, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  Since some of you did not vote regarding your shirt, you need to go to Google Classroom to check the information posted.  You have until 3:30 today to vote.  After 3:30, the page will be closed.

* Attention Seniors:  Some of you have not ordered your cap and gown.  If this pertains to you, please come see Mrs. Rose today or tomorrow.

* FFA members are reminded that December fruit order forms are due today.

* Attention Senior Class:  Big week for yearbook due dates!
 - Senior superlatives
 - Senior quote
 - Senior activities list
 - Senior last will and testament
All are due by Saturday morning.  All forms are in the Google Classroom.  If you make a mistake or have changed your mind, you can get back into the form and resubmit your answers.  But final answers are due on Saturday morning.
If you have any questions or if you don't understand, please go see Ms. Largen in Room 152 before school, after school, or during your lunch break.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  Patrick Springs Elementary will hold their Fall Festival Friday, November 30th, from 5 pm - 7 pm.  If you wish to volunteer, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164 by noon on Friday.  You will report Friday night to Mrs. Stowe-Holt.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Your candy money is due by Friday, November 30, 2018.

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November 27, 2018

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Your candy money is due by Friday, November 30, 2018.

* Attention Senior Class:  Big week for yearbook due dates!
 - Senior superlatives
 - Senior quote
 - Senior activities list
 - Senior last will and testament
All are due by Saturday morning.  All forms are in the Google Classroom.  If you make a mistake or have changed your mind, you can get back into the form and resubmit your answers.  But final answers are due on Saturday morning.
If you have any questions or if you don't understand, please go see Ms. Largen in Room 152 before school, after school, or during your lunch break.

* FFA members are reminded that December fruit order forms are due this Wednesday.

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November 26, 2018

* The Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 22.

* Attention Senior Class:  Big week for yearbook due dates!
 - Senior superlatives
 - Senior quote
 - Senior activities list
 - Senior last will and testament
All are due by Saturday morning.  All forms are in the Google Classroom.  If you make a mistake or have changed your mind, you can get back into the form and resubmit your answers.  But final answers are due on Saturday morning.
If you have any questions or if you don't understand, please go see Ms. Largen in Room 152 before school, after school, or during your lunch break.

* FFA members are reminded that December fruit order forms are due this Wednesday.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  Your candy money is due by Friday, November 30, 2018.

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November 21, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  Just a reminder, you should have gotten a yellow slip from your homeroom teacher yesterday.  This form is to order your Senior shirts.  You must return to Mrs. Rose in Room 18.  If parents want to order also, get a new form for them.  Shirt design is in Google Classroom, Class of 2019.

* Interact Club will meet briefly this morning, in Room 176.  Please check in with your homeroom teacher before you attend.

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November 20, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  You will get a yellow slip this morning from your homeroom teacher.  This form is to order your Senior shirts.  You must return to Mrs. Rose in Room 18.  If parents want to order also, get a new form for them.  Shirt design is in Google Classroom, Class of 2019.

* Students enrolled in Spanish 4 and Spanish 5 next semester need to come by and see Mrs. Rose today.

* Juniors:  There will be an info session about Longwood University on Wednesday, November 28th, at the New College Institute in Martinsville.  Ms. Robinson will be able to take 13 students and FREE Chick Fil A will be provided.  Students can pick up a permission form in the Career/College office and need to bring them back by Monday, November 26th.  First 13 to bring permission slips back will be able to attend.

* The Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 123.

* There will be an all team scholastic bowl practice in Room 177 today until the activity bus loads.  Literature, Math, Science, and Social Studies team members will practice together today.

* Interact Club will meet briefly on Wednesday morning in Room 176.  Please check in with your homeroom teacher before you attend.

* Attention Juniors:  Your fundraiser will be here today at 3:00.  WAIT for the announcement before coming to the cafeteria.

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November 19, 2018

* All students who have signed up to take the ASVAB, need to report to Room 176 at this time.

* Attention FFA members:  The November fruit order is here.  Please pick up your fruit by 6 pm today.

* Juniors:  There will be an info session about Longwood University on Wednesday, November 28th at the New College Institute in Martinsville.  Ms. Robinson will be able to take 13 students and FREE Chick Fil A will be provided.  Students can pick up a permission form in the Career/College office and need to bring them back by Monday, November 26th.  First 13 to bring permission slips back will be able to attend.

* Attention Juniors:  Your fundraiser items will be here tomorrow at 3:00.  Pick up in cafeteria.  Make sure you have made arrangements.

* The Military STAR Club will meet after school today in Room 22.

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November 14, 2018

* Attention Scholastic Bowl Members and coaches:  Please check google classroom this morning for a survey for alternate dates for our Banquet.  At this time the banquet is still scheduled for Thursday night.  However, if school is cancelled Thursday, we need to set an alternate date.  Please log in to google classroom and take the quick survey for alternate dates.

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA Club meeting in the auditorium this Friday at 8:30 am.  Report to 1st block, then come to the meeting.

* Attention Juniors:  Your fundraiser frozen pastries will be delivered Friday, November 16th in the cafeteria at 3:00 pm.  Make sure you have arrangements made for pick-up.

* Fishing Team:  There is a mandatory meeting of all members Friday morning the 16th in the upstairs conference room at 8:30 am.  Come to this meeting before any other meeting you have Friday.  It will take about 10 minutes.

* Attention PCHS: Ms. Robinson is having a College Trivia Night on Thursday, November 15th after school and everyone is invited.  This event will take place in the cafeteria from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Get together a group of up to 6 friends and come test your college knowledge.  The winning team will receive free college t-shirts to the school of their choice.

* Seniors:  On Tuesday, November 13th, there will be a FAFSA and College Application Completion Night in the library from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

* Seniors:  If you are interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College and you have not applied yet, Ms. Rosenthal will be assisting students in completing their application on Friday, November 16th.  If you are interested and want to attend, sign-ups are in the College/Career Office.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

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November 13, 2018

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Attention PCHS: Ms. Robinson is having a College Trivia Night on Thursday, November 15th after school and everyone is invited.  This event will take place in the cafeteria from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Get together a group of up to 6 friends and come test your college knowledge.  The winning team will receive free college t-shirts to the school of their choice.

* Seniors:  On Tuesday, November 13th, there will be a FAFSA and College Application Completion Night in the library from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

* Seniors:  If you are interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College and you have not applied yet, Ms. Rosenthal will be assisting students in completing their application on Friday, November 16th.  If you are interested and want to attend, sign-ups are in the College/Career Office.

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November 9, 2018

* Teri Alt and the Patrick County Extension office want to thank the 10th and 12th graders who took part in this year's Reality Store event last Thursday.  The volunteers who worked the event commented on how respectful all the students were, so a big shout out to all of you!

Many of you took the time to fill out our survey, and your responses will help us to improve the event in the future.  One name was picked from the 10th grade class and 12th grade class for our door prize.

The 10th grade winner is Haley Underwood.

The 12th grade winner is Hailey Anderson.

Please come by and see Mrs. Stanley in the front office to claim your prize.

* Attention PCHS: Ms. Robinson is having a College Trivia Night on Thursday, November 15th after school and everyone is invited.  This event will take place in the cafeteria from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Get together a group of up to 6 friends and come test your college knowledge.  The winning team will receive free college t-shirts to the school of their choice.

* Seniors:  On Tuesday, November 13th, there will be a FAFSA and College Application Completion Night in the library from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

* Seniors:  If you are interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College and you have not applied yet, Ms. Rosenthal will be assisting students in completing their application on Friday, November 16th.  If you are interested and want to attend, sign-ups are in the College/Career Office.

* Seniors:  Ms. Robinson is taking 13 students to JMU and UVA for campus tours.  if you are interested you can grab a permission form from the college/career center.  The first 13 students to return their permission forms will be able to attend.  Permission forms are due this Friday, November 9th.

* Seniors:  Are you interested in Averett, Longwood, Randolph, Winston-Salem State, or Ferrum?  November 13-16th representatives from these schools will be here and will let you know onsite if you have been accepted into their school.  Applications to these schools will be FREE!  Students who are interested can sign up in the College/Career Office. 

* Science team will practice Friday afternoon until 5:00 pm. Please only stay for practice if you have a ride home at 5:00.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Junior Betas who signed up to go or who are interested in going to the convention:  There will be a meeting immediately after the pledge/moment of silence on Friday morning in the cafeteria.  If you have NOT turned in your deposit, you can do so at the meeting.

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November 8, 2018

* Attention PCHS: Ms. Robinson is having a College Trivia Night on Thursday, November 15th after school and everyone is invited.  This event will take place in the cafeteria from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.  Get together a group of up to 6 friends and come test your college knowledge.  The winning team will receive free college t-shirts to the school of their choice.

* Seniors:  On Tuesday, November 13th, there will be a FAFSA and College Application Completion Night in the library from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

* Seniors:  If you are interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College and you have not applied yet, Ms. Rosenthal will be assisting students in completing their application on Friday, November 16th.  If you are interested and want to attend, sign-ups are in the College/Career Office.

* Seniors:  Are you interested in Averett, Longwood, Randolph, Winston-Salem State, or Ferrum?  November 13-16th representatives from these schools will be here and will let you know onsite if you have been accepted into their school.  Applications to these schools will be FREE!  Students who are interested can sign up in the College/Career Office. 

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Seniors:  Ms. Robinson is taking 13 students to JMU and UVA for campus tours.  if you are interested you can grab a permission form from the college/career center.  The first 13 students to return their permission forms will be able to attend.  Permission forms are due this Friday, November 9th.

* Science team will practice Friday afternoon until 5:00 pm. Please only stay for practice if you have a ride home at 5:00.

* Junior Betas who signed up to go or who are interested in going to the convention:  There will be a meeting immediately after the pledge/moment of silence on Friday morning in the cafeteria.  If you have NOT turned in your deposit, you can do so at the meeting.

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November 7, 2018

* Junior Betas who signed up to go or who are interested in going to the convention:  There will be a meeting immediately after the pledge/moment of silence on Friday morning in the cafeteria.  If you have NOT turned in your deposit, you can do so at the meeting.

* Science team will practice Friday afternoon until 5:00 pm. Please only stay for practice if you have a ride home at 5:00.

* Seniors:  Are you interested in Averett, Longwood, Randolph, Winston-Salem State, or Ferrum?  November 13-16th representatives from these schools will be here and will let you know onsite if you have been accepted into their school.  Applications to these schools will be FREE!  Students who are interested can sign up in the College/Career office.

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am. Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

* Attention FFA members:  November fruit order forms need to be turned in by this Wednesday.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Seniors:  Ms. Robinson is taking 13 students to JMU and UVA for campus tours.  if you are interested you can grab a permission form from the college/career center.  The first 13 students to return their permission forms will be able to attend.  Permission forms are due this Friday, November 9th.

* Attention all students and faculty:  You will now find in your email queue a survey from the yearbook staff.  Please take the time to complete this survey as soon as possible.  We will be using your answers to help us construct several pages in this year's book.

And wait!  There's more!  Anyone who completes his/her survey by Thursday morning will have his name entered int o a drawing for a free yearbook.  You heard me right, a FREE yearbook.

Thank you for your time in helping us with this project.

Speaking of yearbooks... Did you know that yearbooks are now on sale?  Yearbooks are $65 with no name stamp. Name plates can be purchased for $5, $6, or $7 depending on how many icons you want on the plate.

Books can be purchased with cash or check in Ms. Largen's room.  Credit and debit card orders can be completed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.

See Ms. Largen in Room 152 with questions.

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November 6, 2018

* The following people need to meet in Room 123 this morning: Kevin Flint, Trinity Ratliff, Jo Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez, Ashanti Trent, Devin Bowman, Kenadie Hutchens, Jessica Lane, Emma Madey, Molly Madeya, and Gracie Luckado.

* All football players in grades 8-12 should report to the auxilliary gym this morning, for a brief meeting.

* Attention FFA members:  November fruit order forms need to be turned in by this Wednesday.

* Seniors:  Ms. Robinson is taking 13 students to JMU and UVA for campus tours.  if you are interested you can grab a permission form from the college/career center.  The first 13 students to return their permission forms will be able to attend.  Permission forms are due this Friday, November 9th.

* Seniors:  Are you interested in Averett, Longwood, Randolph, Winston-Salem State, or Ferrum?  November 13-16th representatives from these schools will be here and will let you know onsite if you have been accepted into their school.  Applications to these schools will be FREE!  Students who are interested can sign up in the College/Career office.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Junior Betas:  This is the 3rd time our deadline has been extended.  If you want to go to convention in February, then you MUST go by Room 164 and turn in a $50 deposit by 3 pm on Friday, November 9th.

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am. Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

* Attention all students and faculty:  You will now find in your email queue a survey from the yearbook staff.  Please take the time to complete this survey as soon as possible.  We will be using your answers to help us construct several pages in this year's book.

And wait!  There's more!  Anyone who completes his/her survey by Thursday morning will have his name entered int o a drawing for a free yearbook.  You heard me right, a FREE yearbook.

Thank you for your time in helping us with this project.

Speaking of yearbooks... Did you know that yearbooks are now on sale?  Yearbooks are $65 with no name stamp. Name plates can be purchased for $5, $6, or $7 depending on how many icons you want on the plate.

Books can be purchased with cash or check in Ms. Largen's room.  Credit and debit card orders can be completed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.

See Ms. Largen in Room 152 with questions.

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November 5, 2018

* The following people need to meet in Room 123 this morning:  Kevin Flint, Trinity Ratliff, Jo Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez, Ashanti Trent, Devin Bowman, Kenadie Hutchens, Jessica Lane, Emma Madey, Molly Madeya, and Gracie Luckado,

* The Military STAR Club will meet in Room 22 after school today.

* Attention all students and faculty:  You will now find in your email queue a survey from the yearbook staff.  Please take the time to complete this survey as soon as possible.  We will be using your answers to help us construct several pages in this year's book.

And wait!  There's more!  Anyon who completes his/her survey by Thursday morning will have his name entered int o a drawing for a free yearbook.  You heard me right, a FREE yearbook.

Thank you for your time in helping us with this project.

Speaking of yearbooks... Did you know that yearbooks are now on sale?  Yearbooks are $65 with no name stamp. Name plates can be purchased for $5, $6, or $7 depending on how many icons you want on the plate.

Books can be purchased with cash or check in Ms. Largen's room.  Credit and debit card orders can be completed online at www.yearbookordercenter.com.

See Ms. Largen in Room 152 with questions.

* Wresting practice is today.  Please meet in the weight room after school.  For any questions, please see Coach Cunningham.

* Students attending Macbeth field trip: Meet in front office at 9:20 this morning to leave for our trip.

* Congratulations to Blake Pike and Jacob Lovell for finishing in 1st place this weekend at Buggs Island at the 1st Junior State Qualifier Fishing Tournament.  They had 14.38 lbs and the lunker fish for the tournament.  Great job to the whole team!  Every team weighed in fish for this tournament.  Great job!

* Seniors:  Are you interested in Averett, Longwood, Randolph, Winston-Salem State, or Ferrum?  November 13-16th representatives from these schools will be here and will let you know onsite if you have been accepted into their school.  Applications to these schools will be FREE!  Students who are interested can sign up in the College/Career office.

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am. Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Junior Betas:  This is the 3rd time our deadline has been extended.  If you want to go to convention in February, then you MUST go by Room 164 and turn in a $50 deposit by 3 pm on Friday, November 9th.

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November 2, 2018

* Gifted Students:  Our trip to Macbeth is this Monday, November 5th.  The bus will leave at 9:30 am - you must be on it.  Check your email and Google Classroom to order your lunch and for other announcements.

* There is a 4H meeting this morning in the cafeteria.  Please report to the cafeteria.

* Junior Betas:  This is the 3rd time our deadline has been extended.  If you want to go to convention in February, then you MUST go by Room 164 and turn in a $50 deposit by 3 pm on Friday, November 9th.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am.  Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

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November 1, 2018

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am.  Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

* Junior Betas:  This is the 3rd time our deadline has been extended.  If you want to go to convention in February, then you MUST go by Room 164 and turn in a $50 deposit by 3 pm on Friday, November 9th.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Attention Students:  Friday is our Pep Rally.  Who has the most school spirit - 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th?  Show your spirit with spirit links.  Spirit links will be sold only 2 days, Wednesday and Thursday.  $0.10 a link!  Let's see who has more spirit!  Also, you can buy homecoming shirts to wear Friday and travel to Bassett to support our Cougars!

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October 31, 2018

* Attention Juniors:  If you did NOT turn in your fundraiser money, turn it in IMMEDIATELY to Mrs. Howell in Room 146.

* Junior Betas:  This is the 3rd time our deadline has been extended.  If you want to go to convention in February, then you MUST go by Room 164 and turn in a $50 deposit by 3 pm on Friday, November 9th.

* Attention Betas:  Patrick Springs Pandas need your help on Friday, November 16th from 5:15 - 7:30 pm.  If you would like to sign up to help, please do so on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Any junior or senior interested in joining the military after graduation need to take the ASVAB test.  It will be offered on November 19th at 8:30 am.  Please sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office as soon as possible.

* Juniors and Seniors:  Want to be a nurse, physical therapist, dental hygienist, vet, or any other healthcare professional?  Come learn more about how to get into healthcare, what programs are available, and how to start making your plan now.  Sign up for the info session in Ms. Rosenthal's office, and see her if you have any questions.

* Attention Students:  Friday is our Pep Rally.  Who has the most school spirit - 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th?  Show your spirit with spirit links.  Spirit links will be sold only 2 days, Wednesday and Thursday.  $0.10 a link!  Let's see who has more spirit!  Also, you can buy homecoming shirts to wear Friday and travel to Bassett to support our Cougars!

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October 30, 2018

* The following students needed to report to Room 123 this morning:  Kevin Flint, Trinity Ratliff, Jo Gutierrez, Kenadie Hutchens, Jessica lane, Emma Madeya, Molly Madeya, and Juan Gutierrez.

* The Military STAR Club will meet in Room 123 after school today.

* Attention Juniors: Your fundraiser forms and money are due today, October 30th to Ms. Gibson in Room 146!! Remember - cash prize to the highest seller!!

* Attention Sr. Betas: Your candy is here.  Pick it up today in Room 170.

* Attention Interact Club Members: Rotary Club needs your help packing food bags for Blue Ridge Elementary School today at 5:30 at the Rotary Building in Stuart.  If you can help, please come and join us! Contact Mrs. Bentley, Room 221, with any questions.

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October 29, 2018

* Any 8th grade girl interested in playing middle school basketball:  Try--outs are Monday (today), Tuesday, and Wednesday at Hardin Reynolds.  You must attend all 3 days and have a current VHSL physical.

* Attention Juniors:  Just a reminder your fundraiser forms are due Tuesday, October 30th to Ms. Gibson in Room 146!  Remember cash prize to the highest seller!!

* Attention Interact Club Members: Rotary Club needs your help packing food bags for Blue Ridge Elementary School on Tuesday, October 30th at 5:30 at the Rotary Building in Stuart.  If you can help, please come and join us! Contact Mrs. Bentley, Room 221, with any questions.

* Congratulations to the Pride of Patrick County on winning the grand championship out of 23 bands at the Golden Cougar Band Classic in Pulaski this weekend.  The Pride has had an awesome season winning their class at every competition and a grand championship.  The band competed against 49 bands this season and outscored 47 of them.  The Pride of Patrick County Flag Corps was undefeated this season, outscoring 49 other groups to be the highest scoring flag corps at every competition.  Mr. Whitt and Mrs. Corns would like to congratulate everyone and thank them for their hard work and dedication.

* There be no wrestling practice/conditioning this week, will resume next week.
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October 26, 2018

* The following students should meet at the upstairs conference room (Math & Science wing) for a brief meeting: Coroline Vernon, Sadie Vernon, Suzanne Gonzalez, Amber Pegram, Taylor Swails, Burke Gonzalez, Taylor Vernon, Garret Worley, Emily Wood, Olivia Cassell, Josie Vernon, Jenny Turner, and Lauren Largen.

* There will be a softball meeting Friday in the cafeteria for any girl interested in softball next spring.

* Any 8th grade girl interested in playing Middle School Basketball:  Try-outs are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Hardin Reynolds.  You must attend all 3 days and have a current VHSL physical.

* Calling all runners, jumpers, and throwers!  Those interested in indoor track this season should see Coach Deckel in Room 147 for paperwork.  The first practice is November 5th.  As a reminder, you need a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 if you have any questions.

* Fishing Team:  Don't forget to bring Mrs. Knight your candy this week.

* Attention Seniors:  Interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College next year?  Want to learn more about program offerings, financial aid, and how to apply?  Sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office for an info session next Monday to get all your questions answered and plan your next steps!

* Jr. Betas & Sr. Betas:  Volunteer opportunities abound this week - 
On Friday night - both Woolwine and Stuart schools need volunteers for their Fall Festivals.
On Sunday - the Meadows of Dan community needs assistance with their final pancake day of 2018.
If you need more information or want to sign up to help, come by Room 164 this week.

* There will be a mixed scholastic bowl practice on Friday, October 26th in Room 177 until 5:30 pm.  Only stay for this practice if you have a ride home at 5:30.

* Dr. Presley's classes will meet in the Library today.  Please report to the Library.

* Attention Gifted Students: Information has been released for the 2019 Governor's Summer Residential Programs.  Interested Juniors and sophomores need to talk to Mrs. Jennifer Turner in Room 140 to apply programs are offered in Agriculture, Humanities, Math, Science, Technology, Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, Marine Science, Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theater, Visual Arts, and Foreign Language.

* Anyone interested in playing girls Soccer this Spring should report to the upper section of the Auditorium Friday morning, October 26th, during announcements.  Athletes will report after checking in with their homeroom teachers.

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October 24, 2018

* There will be a softball meeting Friday in the cafeteria for any girl interested in softball next spring.

* Calling all runners, jumpers, and throwers!  Those interested in indoor track this season should see Coach Deckel in Room 147 for paperwork.  The first practice is November 5th.  As a reminder, you need a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 if you have any questions.

* Jr. Betas & Sr. Betas:  Volunteer opportunities abound this week - 
On Friday night - both Woolwine and Stuart schools need volunteers for their Fall Festivals.
On Sunday - the Meadows of Dan community needs assistance with their final pancake day of 2018.
If you need more information or want to sign up to help, come by Room 164 this week.

* Attention Seniors:  Interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College next year?  Want to learn more about program offerings, financial aid, and how to apply?  Sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office for an info session next Monday to get all your questions answered and plan your next steps!

* Fishing Team:  Don't forget to bring Mrs. Knight your candy this week.

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October 23, 2018

* Attention all students, faculty, and staff:  Pink Day will be tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24th in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  We know that we wear pink on Wednesdays, but can guys out-pink the girls!!

* Seniors: Go to Google Classroom, Class of 2019, to vote for senior shirt.

* Seniors and Juniors interested in going on a field trip to Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg on Thursday, October 25th:  Please go see Ms. Robinson in the college and career center next to guidance.

* Jr. Betas & Sr. Betas:  Volunteer opportunities abound this week - 
On Friday night - both Woolwine and Stuart schools need volunteers for their Fall Festivals.
On Sunday - the Meadows of Dan community needs assistance with their final pancake day of 2018.
If you need more information or want to sign up to help, come by Room 164 this week.

* Students who signed up for Macbeth trip need to turn in permission forms and money by today, October 23rd!

* Attention Seniors:  Interested in attending Patrick Henry Community College next year?  Want to learn more about program offerings, financial aid, and how to apply?  Sign up in Ms. Rosenthal's office for an info session next Monday to get all your questions answered and plan your next steps!

* Fishing Team:  Don't forget to bring Mrs. Knight your candy this week.

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October 22, 2018

* Attention: Any faculty member or student who has a family member that has been or currently is in the military:  If you would like to invite them to attend our Veteran's Day assembly, please pick up a form in Room 123 as soon as possible.

* Seniors and Juniors interested in going on a field trip to Liberty University and the University of Lynchburg on Thursday, October 25th:  Please go see Ms. Robinson in the college and career center next to guidance.

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October 19, 2018

* Attention Sr. Betas!  There is a meeting now in the cafeteria for convention.  This meeting is only for Sr. Betas interested in convention.

* The softball meeting for today has been moved to next Friday in the cafeteria.

* Attention: Any faculty member or student who has a family member that has been or currently is in the military:  If you would like to invite them to attend our Veteran's Day assembly, please pick up a form in Room 123 as soon as possible.

* Everyone come eat breakfast on Friday.  There will be a paper in your bag if you are a winner!  Look in your bag.  Good luck!

* Attention Seniors:  You need to check Google Classroom soon.  There are VERY IMPORTANT yearbook reminders there for you.  Yearbook formal pose selection, yearbook casual photo submission, and senior ad payments are all due November 1st.  Go see Ms. Largen today if you have questions.

* Calling all runners, jumpers, and throwers!  Those interested in indoor track this season should see Coach Deckel in Room 147 for paperwork.  The first practice is November 5th.  As a reminder, you need a VHSL physical on file in order to practice.  See Coach Deckel in Room 147 if you have any questions.

* Jr. & Sr. Betas:  There are multiple opportunities to perform service at our local elementary schools.  For more information go by Room 164, Mrs. Belcher's to sign up.

October 19th - Meadows of Dan is in need of volunteers.

October 26th - Stuart and Woolwine will need volunteers.

* Attention All Students:  Did you or your family experience damage from wind or flooding during Florence or Michael?  Did your loss of power create opportunities for you to learn to do things a new way?  The yearbook staff plans to do a feature story on both hurricanes.  Please share your stories and your pictures with us.  Email your stories and your pictures to Ms. Largen or Summer Helms at our school email addresses.  If you have questions, come see Ms. Largen in Room 152.

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October 18, 2018

* The following people need to come to Room 123 at this time: Keven Flint, Gracie Luckado, Trinity Ratliff, Kenadie Hutchens,  and Jo Gutierrez.

* Attention: Any faculty member or student who has a family member that has been or currently is in the military:  If you would like to invite them to attend our Veteran's Day assembly, please pick up a form in Room 123 as soon as possible.

* Attention Sr. Betas!  There will be a meeting for all Sr. Betas interested in attending convention this year in the cafeteria at 8:30 am Friday.  This meeting is only for members of the Sr. Beta club interested in convention.  Please look through the convention bulletin before Friday to find out about convention competitions.  The convention bulletin was sent to you through school email last week.

* Calling all runners, jumpers, and throwers!  Those interested in indoor track this season should see Coach Deckel in Room 147 if you have any questions.

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA club meeting this Friday at 8:30 am in the auditorium.  Check into 1st block before attending.

* Attention Seniors:  You need to check Google Classroom soon.  There are VERY IMPORTANT yearbook reminders there for you.  Yearbook formal pose selection, yearbook casual photo submission, and senior ad payments are all due November 1st.  Go see Ms. Largen today if you have questions.

* Attention All Students:  Did you or your family experience damage from wind or flooding during Florence or Michael?  Did your loss of power create opportunities for you to learn to do things a new way?  The yearbook staff plans to do a feature story on both hurricanes.  Please share your stories and your pictures with us.  Email your stories and your pictures to Ms. Largen or Summer Helms at our school email addresses.  If you have questions, come see Ms. Largen in Room 152.

* Jr. & Sr. Betas:  There are multiple opportunities to perform service at our local elementary schools.  For more information go by Room 164, Mrs. Belcher's to sign up.

October 19th - Meadows of Dan is in need of volunteers.

October 26th - Stuart and Woolwine will need volunteers.

* There will be a fishing team meeting on Friday, October 19, at 8:30 in the upstairs conference room.  All members must be there, no exceptions.

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October 17, 2018

* Attention All Students:  Did you or your family experience damage from wind or flooding during Florence or Michael?  Did your loss of power create opportunities for you to learn to do things a new way?  The yearbook staff plans to do a feature story on both hurricanes.  Please share your stories and your pictures with us.  Email your stories and your pictures to Ms. Largen or Summer Helms at our school email addresses.  If you have questions, come see Ms. Largen in Room 152.

* Attention Seniors:  You need to check Google Classroom soon.  There are VERY IMPORTANT yearbook reminders there for you.  Yearbook formal pose selection, yearbook casual photo submission, and senior ad payments are all due November 1st.  Go see Ms. Largen today if you have questions.

* There will be a Junior class meeting at 9:00 am in the cafeteria this morning.  Teachers, please accompany your students!

* Attention FFA members:  There will be an FFA club meeting this Friday at 8:30 am in the auditorium.  Check into 1st block before attending.

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October 16, 2018

* Congratulations to Elijah Hughes who won the basket raffle from the LIT team!

* Attention Baseball Players: There will be a parent/player meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 in Room 22.

* Attention all Scholastic Bowl team members:  There will be a mixed practice today from 3:45 until the activity bus runs.  Report to Room 177 with your Chromebooks.  Members of the Literature team , Social Studies team, Science team, and math team should make plans to attend.

* There will be an interest meeting on Friday for any girl that is interested in playing softball. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria.

* Jr. & Sr. Betas:  There are multiple opportunities to perform service at our local elementary schools.  For more information go by Room 164, Mrs. Belcher's to sign up.

October 19th - Meadows of Dan is in need of volunteers.

October 26th - Stuart and Woolwine will need volunteers.

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October 15, 2018

* Congratulations to the Varsity Football team for their big win over Martinsville on Friday night!  Great job Cougars!  All Varsity football players get free ice cream today.

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October 11, 2018

* It's Crunch Time! A new way to earn points has been added to the competition.  Follow our Instagram page at pc_cougarpride and use the hashtag posted for points!  The competition will close tonight at midnight.  Use the hashtag as many times as you'd like to help your team.  Be sure to list your team in the caption so the points are assigned correctly.  Again, the username is pc_cougarpride and the hashtag is posted.
Also, there are pictures of flags posted on construction paper that are hidden around the school.  Find them and write your name and team on the back.  Turn them in to the SGA room at lunch or to Mrs.  Rose for points.

*Attention Students:  There will be a movie after the Homecoming game in the gym, Avengers - Infinity War.  The cost is $5.00.  Buy your tickets during all three lunches.

Homecoming shirts are $10.00 on sale during all 3 lunches.

Spirit links are also on sale during all 3 lunches.

Dress-up days:
Wednesday - Movie or TV
Thursday - Elderly or Youngster
Friday - Homecoming shirts or Grade color shirts
8th - Green; 9th - Yellow; 10th - Orange; 11th - Blue; 12th - Purple; Faculty & Staff - Red

* Attention Scholastic Bowl members: The next mixed practice is today from 3:45 until the activity bus runs.  Literature, Math, Social Studies, and Science should meet in Room 177.  Remember to bring your Chromebooks.

* Interested in joining the military after high school?  You'll need to pass a test called the ASVAB before you can enlist.  Sign up for the November test in the college and career center next to guidance.

* Attention Sr. Betas!!!  There will be a meeting on Friday at 8:30 am in the cafeteria for Sr. Betas interested in attending VA Sr. Beta Convention.  Again this meeting is only for members of the Sr. Beta club interested in attending Sr. Beta Convention this year.  Report to homeroom before attending the meeting.

* The Military STAR Club will meet today after school in Room 123.

* Attention Juniors and Seniors:  Mrs. Knight and the Prom Committee are working on the plans for Prom.  There will be a box in Mrs. Knight's room for you to put music suggestions in that you would like to have played at Prom.  We will use these suggestions to help pick our DJ.  Please come by and drop your suggestions in the box anytime in the next 2 to 3 weeks.  We will be booking the DJ at the beginning of November.  Thanks for your help.  We want everyone to enjoy Prom.

* Do you like snacks?  Like Zebra Cakes, Reese Cups, Sour Patch Kids, cookies, and Goldfish? Then please buy a ONE dollar CHANCE to win the basket of all those snacks and more.  $1.00 gets you a chance to win an entire bunch of snacks...all for you.  See Mrs. K. or any members of the Literature team to buy your ticket this week only.  Winner will be given the prize on Friday, October 12th.

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164. 

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October 10, 2018

*Attention Students:  There will be a movie after the Homecoming game in the gym, Avengers - Infinity War.  The cost is $5.00.  Buy your tickets during all three lunches.

Homecoming shirts are $10.00 on sale during all 3 lunches.

Spirit links are also on sale during all 3 lunches.

Dress-up days:
Wednesday - Movie or TV
Thursday - Elderly or Youngster
Friday - Homecoming shirts or Grade color shirts
8th - Green; 9th - Yellow; 10th - Orange; 11th - Blue; 12th - Purple; Faculty & Staff - Red

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164. 

* Do you like snacks?  Like Zebra Cakes, Reese Cups, Sour Patch Kids, cookies, and Goldfish? Then please buy a ONE dollar CHANCE to win the basket of all those snacks and more.  $1.00 gets you a chance to win an entire bunch of snacks...all for you.  See Mrs. K. or any members of the Literature team to buy your ticket this week only.  Winner will be given the prize on Friday, October 12th.

* Attention Scholastic Bowl members: The next mixed practice is Thursday afternoon from 3:45 until the activity bus runs.  Literature, Math, Social Studies, and Science should meet in Room 177.  Remember to bring your Chromebooks.

* Attention Juniors and Seniors:  Mrs. Knight and the Prom Committee are working on the plans for Prom.  There will be a box in Mrs. Knight's room for you to put music suggestions in that you would like to have played at Prom.  We will use these suggestions to help pick our DJ.  Please come by and drop your suggestions in the box anytime in the next 2 to 3 weeks.  We will be booking the DJ at the beginning of November.  Thanks for your help.  We want everyone to enjoy Prom.

* Interested in joining the military after high school?  You'll need to pass a test called the ASVAB before you can enlist.  Sign up for the November test in the college and career center next to guidance.

* Attention Sr. Betas!!!  There will be a meeting on Friday at 8:30 am in the cafeteria for Sr. Betas interested in attending VA Sr. Beta Convention.  Again this meeting is only for members of the Sr. Beta club interested in attending Sr. Beta Convention this year.

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October 9, 2018

* The following students need to see Mrs. Knight today:  Toby Hooker, Kirby Shockley, and Hunter Heath

* Attention Juniors and Seniors:  Mrs. Knight and the Prom Committee are working on the plans for Prom.  There will be a box in Mrs. Knight's room for you to put music suggestions in that you would like to have played at Prom.  We will use these suggestions to help pick our DJ.  Please come by and drop your suggestions in the box anytime in the next 2 to 3 weeks.  We will be booking the DJ at the beginning of November.  Thanks for your help.  We want everyone to enjoy Prom.

* The Military STAR Club will meet today after school in Room 123.

* Interested in joining the military after high school?  You'll need to pass a test called the ASVAB before you can enlist.  Sign up for the November test in the college and career center next to guidance.

* Congratulations to Mrs. Amy Conner's homeroom for collecting the MOST items for our flood victims this past week.  Their efforts made up over 30% of our total collections for the entire school.  Thanks again to this great group of students!

* Do you like snacks?  Like Zebra Cakes, Reese Cups, Sour Patch Kids, cookies, and Goldfish? Then please buy a ONE dollar CHANCE to win the basket of all those snacks and more.  $1.00 gets you a chance to win an entire bunch of snacks...all for you.  See Mrs. K. or any members of the Literature team to buy your ticket this week only.  Winner will be given the prize on Friday, October 12th.

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164. 

* Gifted Students:  Please check Google Classroom for an announcement about the trip to see Macbeth.  Sign up is on the door of Room 140.

* Attention:  Scholastic Bowl teams will meet Tuesday afternoon in Room 177.  The mixed teams practice will run from 3:45 until the activity buses load.  All teams, Literature, Math, Social Studies, and Science need to attend this practice.  Students need to bring their Chromebooks to practice.

* Attention Seniors:  The Jostens representatives will be at school two days to assist you with your graduation order.  The girls ordering day will be on Tuesday, October 9th during all lunches outside of the Library.  The guys ordering day will be on Wednesday, October 10th during all lunches outside of the Library.  All seniors need to order their cap, gown, and other graduation items on one of these days.  A $75 deposit is requested to place an order.  Extra graduation packets are available in the Main Office.

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October 8, 2018

* The bus from Blue Ridge will be late today.  We are expecting it to arrive around 8:45.

* Welcome to the Battle Zone PC! Today is day 1 of the competition.  Earn points by finding army men hidden around the school.  Write your name and your team's name on the back and turn into Mrs. Rose, a SGA member, or to the SGA room during lunch.  Also, there is a target with "Battle Zone" written on top. Find this item for an extra 10 points.

During all three lunches there is a new riddle written on the whiteboard, a new number of army men in the jar, and spirit links and t-shirts for sell.  Report to the SGA room to submit answers, support your team, purchase your Battle attire, and buy more tickets.

Good luck soldiers!  The Battle begins now!

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October 5, 2018

* Teachers, please check your email for a short video to show your homeroom class.  Reminder:  Homecoming is next week!  Have your costumes ready!  Also, class officers should be working on team flags for points

* The Patrick County Middle School Golf team traveled to Franklin County last night to compete in their final match of the season.  They entered last night's competition with a ten stroke lead over the competition for the season and came home not only with a 25 stroke differential, but also the Piedmont District Regular Season Title.  This is the first middle school title for Patrick County since the middle school program began.
Final score in last night's match was 166--the best round of the season!  Halifax finished with 181, Franklin County 186 and Martinsville 224.

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* Attention Seniors:  The Jostens representatives will be at school two days to assist you with your graduation order.  The girls ordering day will be on Tuesday, October 9th during all lunches outside of the Library.  The guys ordering day will be on Wednesday, October 10th during all lunches outside of the Library.  All seniors need to order their cap, gown, and other graduation items on one of these days.  A $75 deposit is requested to place an order.  Extra graduation packets are available in the Main Office.

* Interact Club will meet Friday morning, October 5th in Room 178.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before attending.

* Attention Scholastic Bowl teams will meet Tuesday afternoon in Room 177.  The mixed teams practice will run from 3:45 until the activity buses load.  All teams, Literature, Math, Social Studies, and Science need to attend this practice.  Students need to bring their Chromebooks to practice.

* Gifted Students: please check Google classroom for an announcement about the trip to see Macbeth.  Sign up is on the door of Room 140.

* Homeroom Teachers: Please place your items for flood victims outside of your homeroom with a note attached with your last name and total items collected.  Have this done by 8:45 this morning.

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October 3, 2018

* Congrats to the JV Lady Cougars Volleyball team for their very exciting win over Tunstall!  The girls won in 3 sets: 15-25, 25-1, 17-15.  Elleigh Large had 7 kills.  Gracen Edwards had 5 kills and 4 digs.  Samantha Harris contributed with 3 aces. Lainie Hopkins had 16 assistas with Mackenzie Belcher having 8 digs for the match.  Good job JV Volleyball!

* There will be wrestling conditioning today.  Please meet in the weight room after school.  If you have any question please see Coach Cunningham.

* Congatulations Damien Charles, winner of the 1st $25 gift card for perfect attendance month of September.

* Interact Club will meet Friday morning, October 5th in Room 178.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before attending.

* Attention all Scholastic Bowl Students:  Today, October 3rd, we will have a competition run through starting at 3:45 in Room 177.  Come ready to compete with your peers for points and prizes.  See your subject coach if you have any questions.

* The Military STAR Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 22.

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

* The Jostens class ring representative will be here this Thursday, October 4th before school from 8:00 am - 8:30 am in the auditorium to collect final balances for class rings.  Final balances must be paid with cash or money order as (No Personal Checks) will be accepted.  The Class of 2020 Junior Ring Day Ring Ceremony will start @ 11:45 in the auditorium.  You may also pre-pay online any time before next Thursday or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  New class ring orders can be placed for any Junior or Senior with a $75 deposit.

* Attention PCHS:  Due to lack of participation we have extended our Food/Cleaning Supplies Drive to help the flood victims.  The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

Items needed include:  hand sanitizer, bandaids, brooms, mops, trashbags, toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, laundry items, and food.

Homeroom teachers, please keep your donated items until the end of our collection.  At that time, we will determine the homeroom with the most items and they win a free breakfast!!

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October 2, 2018

* Congrats to the JV Lady Cougars Volleyball Team for their win over North Stokes last night.  The girls won in 2 sets: 25-9 and 25-20.  Both Varsity and JV compete again tonight as they host Tunstall.  Please come out and support!

*The Patrick county Middle School Golf Team brought home their fourth victory of the season last night by two strokes with a score of 188 over rival Halifax County, at 190.  The team has now won four of five matches on the district level.  Leading scorers for the Cougars were Jalen Hagwood with 43, David Smith with 43, Wesley Roberson with 50, and Tucker Swails with 52.  The Middle School Golf Team will play their final match of the season on Thursday at Willow Creek Golf Course in Franklin County.  Way to go Guys! And best of luck to you on Thursday!

* Attention 8th Graders:  Your SOVA field trip is tomorrow.  When you are called to leave for the trip, please report to the gym and look for the group you have been assigned to by following the signs hanging in the gym. You MUST find this group to be counted present.  If you indicated on your permission slip that you will pack, you must pack your lunch.  Everyone should dress comfortably and appropriately-----this includes appropriate footwear.  Buses will pull out at 8:45, so make sure you arrive at school on time.

* Attention 8th Graders:  This is a reminder if you are attending the SOVA Career Expo tomorrow please be at school no later than 8:30.  Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes!  Be sure to bring packed lunch if you did not sign up for a school lunch.

* Attention all interested students:  Patrick County Green Team is planning a cleanup in the Ararat community on Tuesday, October 2nd.  Meet at Blue Ridge Elementary School at 5:30.  Parents, friends, and all community members are invited. Help keep Patrick County a beautiful place to live.  Put litter in it's place.

* Fall baseball workouts will begin tomorrow after school until 6 pm.  Parents can pick up or players can ride activity bus.

* Attention all Scholastic Bowl Students:  Wednesday, October 3rd, we will have a competition run through starting at 3:45 in Room 177.  Come ready to compete with your peers for points and prizes.  See your subject coach if you have any questions.

* Interact Club will meet Friday morning, October 5th in Room 178.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before attending.

* The Jostens class ring representative will be here this Thursday, October 4th before school from 8:00 am - 8:30 am in the auditorium to collect final balances for class rings.  Final balances must be paid with cash or money order as (No Personal Checks) will be accepted.  The Class of 2020 Junior Ring Day Ring Ceremony will start @ 11:45 in the auditorium.  You may also pre-pay online any time before next Thursday or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  New class ring orders can be placed for any Junior or Senior with a $75 deposit.

* Attention PCHS:  Due to lack of participation we have extended our Food/Cleaning Supplies Drive to help the flood victims.  The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

Items needed include:  hand sanitizer, bandaids, brooms, mops, trashbags, toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, laundry items, and food.

Homeroom teachers, please keep your donated items until the end of our collection.  At that time, we will determine the homeroom with the most items and they win a free breakfast!!

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

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October 1, 2018

* Congratulations to all the September of the Month Winners!!
Teacher of the Month:  Houstan Boles
Staff of the Month:  Tabatha Stanley
Male Student of the Month:  Mitchell Wimbush
Female Student of the Month: Jeorgia McCraw

* The following people need to report to Room 123 at morning announcements: Gracie Luckado, Trinity Ratliff, Keven Flint, and Jo Gutierrez.

* The Military STAR Club will meet today after school in Room 22.

* Interact Club will meet Friday morning, October 5th in Room 178.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before attending.

* Attention Interact Club Members: Permission forms for the upcoming Interact conference are due today.  You may drop completed applications by Room 177 throughout the day today.

* Attention all Scholastic Bowl Students:  Wednesday, October 3rd, we will have a competition run through starting at 3:45 in Room 177.  Come ready to compete with your peers for points and prizes.  See your subject coach if you have any questions.

* Attention all interested students:  Patrick County Green Team is planning a cleanup in the Ararat community on Tuesday, October 2nd.  Meet at Blue Ridge Elementary School at 5:30.  Parents, friends, and all community members are invited. Help keep Patrick County a beautiful place to live.  Put litter in it's place.

* The Jostens class ring representative will be here this Thursday, October 4th before school from 8:00 am - 8:30 am in the auditorium to collect final balances for class rings.  Final balances must be paid with cash or money order as (No Personal Checks) will be accepted.  The Class of 2020 Junior Ring Day Ring Ceremony will start @ 11:45 in the auditorium.  You may also pre-pay online any time before next Thursday or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  New class ring orders can be placed for any Junior or Senior with a $75 deposit.

* Attention PCHS:  Due to lack of participation we have extended our Food/Cleaning Supplies Drive to help the flood victims.  The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

Items needed include:  hand sanitizer, bandaids, brooms, mops, trashbags, toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, laundry items, and food.

Homeroom teachers, please keep your donated items until the end of our collection.  At that time, we will determine the homeroom with the most items and they win a free breakfast!!

* Junior and Senior Betas:  If you need volunteer hours, Woolwine Elementary needs your help for their annual Halloween Festival. The festival is Friday, October 26th from 5:30 - 9:30 pm.  If you would like to help, sign up on Mrs. Belcher's door, Room 164.

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September 28, 2018

* Attention All Varsity Club Member:  Please report to the auditorium for a meeting about helping out at the upcoming Special Olympics.  If you have not paid your $10 dues, do not come.

* Attention Gifted Students: There will be a brief meeting this morning, September 28th, in the cafeteria during morning announcements.  Students will need to bring Chromebooks to this meeting.

 * The following people need to come to Room 123 at this time:  Kevin Flint, Jessica Lane, Trinity Ratliff, Gracie Luckado, and Jo Gutierrez.

 * Attention PCHS:  Due to lack of participation we have extended our Food/Cleaning Supplies Drive to help the flood victims.  The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

Items needed include:  hand sanitizer, bandaids, brooms, mops, trashbags, toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deoderant, laundry items, and food.

Homeroom teachers, please keep your donated items until the end of our collection.  At that time, we will determine the homeroom with the most items and they win a free breakfast!!

* Attention all Scholastic Bowl Students:  Wednesday, October 3rd, we will have a competition run through starting at 3:45 in Room 177.  Come ready to compete with your peers for points and prizes.  See your subject coach if you have any questions.

* Attention all interested students:  Patrick County Green Team is planning a cleanup in the Ararat community on Tuesday, October 2nd.  Meet at Blue Ridge Elementary School at 5:30.  Parents, friends, and all community members are invited. Help keep Patrick County a beautiful place to live.  Put litter in it's place.

* Interact Club will meet Friday morning, October 5th in Room 178.  Check in with your homeroom teacher before attending.

* The Military STAR Club will meet Monday after school.  All members need to attend this meeting.  Bring comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.

* Attention Interact Club members: Permission forms for the upcoming Interact Conference are due by Monday, October 1st.  You may drop completed applications by Room 177 throughout the school day.

* FFA members are reminded of the cookout today.  Come to the Ag Shop during your lunch.  Dues must be paid in order to participate.

* Attention students who are eligible or will soon be eligible to get your driver's license:  This is a reminder that you need to see Mrs. Jessup, the bookkeeper, to sign up for Behind the Wheel.  If you have your learner's permit, you need to get your name on the list for Behind the Wheel so there will be no delays in getting your driver's license.

* Attention Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT will be offered here on Wednesday, October 10th for $19. The PSAT will help prepare you for what to expect when you take the SAT in the future and is good practice for the SAT.  Students interested can sign up to take the test and make their $19 payment in Guidance.  Signups and payments are due this Friday, September 28th. 

* The Jostens class ring representative will be here on Thursday, October 4th before school from 8:00 am - 8:30 am in the PCHS auditorium to collect final balances for class rings.  Final balances must be paid with cash or money order as (No Personal Checks) will be accepted.  The Class of 2020 Junior Ring Day Ring Ceremony will start @ 11:45 in the auditorium.  You may also pre-pay online any time before next Thursday or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  New class ring orders can be placed for any Junior or Senior with a $75 deposit.

* Attention students and faculty:  The final picture day for the year will be on Monday, October 1st.  If you missed the September date, please plan on being present for that day. 

If you want a retake, you must see Ms. Largen TODAY!!

Seniors who had pictures taken in September, your proof sheets have been mailed.  Please continue to check the mailing address and the email that you provided on the date the pictures were made.

If you do NOT get your proofs back before Monday, plan on having a retake on Monday to be on the safe side.

* Attention Juniors:  The junior class ring cookout is Thursday, October 4th.  We are still in need of some items in order to make your day a success. We still need: chips and desserts.  If you would like to contribute any of these items see Rebecca Gibson in Room 146 or Tabatha Stanley in the front office.

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September 27, 2018

* Attention Teachers: At the end of announcements this morning, please have all 9th - 11th grad students complete the Diploma Type Survey.  The link to the survey was emailed to them.  It should take less than 5 minutes to complete.  If you have students who cannot find the email with the link, the survey link was emailed to all teachers as well.

* Attention Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT will be offered here on Wednesday, October 10th for $19. The PSAT will help prepare you for what to expect when you take the SAT in the future and is good practice for the SAT.  Students interested can sign up to take the test and make their $19 payment in Guidance.  Signups and payments are due this Friday, September 28th.  

* Attention Gifted Students: There will be a brief meeting this Friday, September 28th, in the cafeteria during morning announcements.  Students will need to bring Chromebooks to this meeting.

* The Military STAR Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 22.

* The Jostens class ring representative will be here on Thursday, October 4th before school from 8:00 am - 8:30 am in the PCHS auditorium to collect final balances for class rings.  Final balances must be paid with cash or money order as (No Personal Checks) will be accepted.  The Class of 2020 Junior Ring Day Ring Ceremony will start @ 11:45 in the auditorium.  You may also pre-pay online any time before next Thursday or by calling 1-800-JOSTENS from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.  New class ring orders can be placed for any Junior or Senior with a $75 deposit.

* Attention Juniors:  The junior class ring cookout is Thursday, October 4th.  We are still in need of some items in order to make your day a success. We still need: chips and desserts.  If you would like to contribute any of these items see Rebecca Gibson in Room 146 or Tabatha Stanley in the front office.

* Spanish Club fundraiser items will now be delivered Friday.  Please be aware that someone must pick up the cookie dough.

* FFA members are reminded of the cookout this Friday.  Come to the Ag Shop during your lunch.  Dues must be paid in order to participate.

* The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of bottled water and canned food items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

If each of us bring in one item or a small package of water, we will collectively have over 800 items!  This would be an awesome way to reach out and help.  Donations can be turned in to Room 164 this week and all donations are due by Friday morning so that we can help fill the truck! 

* Attention Interact Club member:  Permission forms for the upcoming Interact Conference are due by Monday, October 1st.  You may drop completed applications by Room 177 throughout the school day.

* The Military STAR Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 22.

* The Patrick County Middle School Golf team won their Piedmont District match last night at Gordon Trents Golf Club.  The final score for the Cougars was 180 followed by 184 for Halifax.  Low scorers for the team were Jalen Hagwood with 42, Wes Roberson with 45, and David Smith with 47.  The golf team will compete tonight at Floyd County.  Great job guys!!

* Attention students who are eligible or will soon be eligible to get your driver's license:  This is a reminder that you need to see Mrs. Jessup, the bookkeeper, to sign up for Behind the Wheel.  If you have your learner's permit, you need to get your name on the list for Behind the Wheel so there will be no delays in getting your driver's license.

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September 26, 2018

* The following students should report to Room 123 at the time of morning announcements: Kevin Flint, Grace Luckado, Kenadie Hutchens, Jo Gutierrez, Trinity Ratliff, and Jessica Lane.

* Spanish Club fundraiser items should be delivered today, September 26th.  Please be aware that someone must pick up the cookie dough.

* Congrats to the JV Lady Cougars Volleyball team for their intense win over Magna Vista in 3 sets: 25-20, 23-25, and 19-17!  Elleigh Large had 6 kills.  Keely Belcher with 3 kills and 6 aces.  Samantha Harris with 4 kills and 7 aces.  Both Gracen Edwards and Kenzie Belcher had digs (Edwards with 9 and Belcher with 11).  Lanie Hopkins had 17 assists and 6 digs for the match.  Both JV and Varsity Volleyball will host Martinsville tomorrow. Please come out and support!

* FFA members are reminded of the cookout this Friday.  Come to the Ag Shop during your lunch.  Dues must be paid in order to participate.

* Attention Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT will be offered here on Wednesday, October 10th for $19. The PSAT will help prepare you for what to expect when you take the SAT in the future and is good practice for the SAT.  Students interested can sign up to take the test and make their $19 payment in Guidance.  Signups and payments are due this Friday, September 28th. 

* Attention Gifted Students: There will be a brief meeting this Friday, September 28th, in the cafeteria during morning announcements.  Students will need to bring Chromebooks to this meeting.

* The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of bottled water and canned food items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

If each of us bring in one item or a small package of water, we will collectively have over 800 items!  This would be an awesome way to reach out and help.  Donations can be turned in to Room 164 this week and all donations are due by Friday morning so that we can help fill the truck! 

* The Military STAR Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 22.

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September 25, 2018

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished 4th in the 3D West Region Tournament at Draper Valley Golf Club yesterday.  Low scores for the Cougars were Jarrod Burnette with 76, Danial Smith with 80, Wesley Diggs with 85, and Luke Jessup with 86.  Congratulations to Jarrod Burnette for making 1st team All-Region and Daniel Smith for making 2nd team All-Region.

* The Military STAR Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 22.

* Attention Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT will be offered here on Wednesday, October 10th for $19. The PSAT will help prepare you for what to expect when you take the SAT in the future and is good practice for the SAT.  Students interested can sign up to take the test and make their $19 payment in Guidance.  Signups and payments are due this Friday, September 28th. 

* The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of bottled water and canned food items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

If each of us bring in one item or a small package of water, we will collectively have over 800 items!  This would be an awesome way to reach out and help.  Donations can be turned in to Room 164 this week and all donations are due by Friday morning so that we can help fill the truck! 


September 24, 2018

* History Team meeting today at 3:45 - 4:45 in Room 169 with Mr. Tucker.

* Attention Sophomores & Juniors: The PSAT will be offered here on Wednesday, October 10th for $19. The PSAT will help prepare you for what to expect when you take the SAT in the future and is good practice for the SAT.  Students interested can sign up to take the test and make their $19 payment in Guidance.  Signups and payments are due this Friday, September 28th.

* The Junior Beta is helping out Disaster Relief Ministries in the collection of bottled water and canned food items to be distributed to Hurricane victims.  We challenge all clubs, students, teachers, and faculty members to bring in at least one item this week.  All items need to be new and in sealed packages.  Please check expiration dates prior to donating.

If each of us bring in one item or a small package of water, we will collectively have over 800 items!  This would be an awesome way to reach out and help.  Donations can be turned in to Room 164 this week and all donations are due by Friday morning so that we can help fill the truck! 

* The Military STAR Club will meet today after school in Room 22.  All members should attend.

* The LIT! Team will meet again on Monday.  Please bring your signed permission forms, books, and Chromebooks to the meeting. 

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September 21, 2018

* Seniors: Please check you emails and select your favorite design for your Senior Class Wall that will be painted in the cafeteria.

* The LIT! Team will meet again on Monday.  Please bring your signed permission forms, books, and Chromebooks to the meeting. 

* Attention students:  If you are interested in playing Baseball this year, there will be an informational meeting this Friday morning, at 8:30 in the auxiliary gym.  Students need to check in with their homeroom teacher BEFORE attending this meeting.

* Attention all members of the Military STAR Club:  There is a meeting at this time in the upstairs conference room.  Please bring your cellphones to the meeting.

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September 20, 2018

* Anyone who has not turned in lunch form for the year:  they need to be in by Friday.  You will be charged lunch if not turned in.  Try to get them in.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished in 2nd place yesterday in the Piedmont District Tournament at Old Mill Golf Club.  Low scores for the Cougars were Jarrod Burnette with 83, Daniel Smith with 84, Wesley Diggs with 86, and Luke Jessup with 88.  Three players were named First Team All-District, Jarrod Burnette, Wesley Diggs, and Daniel Smith.  Luke Jessup was named to Second Team All-District.

* Attention students:  If you are interested in playing Baseball this year, there will be an informational meeting this Friday morning, at 8:30 in the auxiliary gym.  Students need to check in with their homeroom teacher BEFORE attending this meeting.

* The LIT! Team will meet again on Monday.  Please bring your signed permission forms, books, and Chromebooks to the meeting.

*  Attention Sr. Betas who signed up to work the Fair: Report to the Fair before 4:30 pm today.  Make sure you have a parent note.

* There will be an FFA meeting Friday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check in with homeroom teacher BEFORE attending the meeting.

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September 19, 2018

* The following people need to come to Room 123 at this time:  Kevin Flint, Gracie Luckado, Kenadie Hutchens, Trinity Ratliff, and Jo Gutierrez.

* Congrats to both the JV and Varsity Lady Cougars Volleyball Teams for their wins over GW Danville last night!  The next home match will not be until Thursday, September 27th, where we will host Martinsville.  Please come out and support!

* The LIT! Team will meet again on Monday.  Please bring your signed permission forms, books, and Chromebooks to the meeting.

* There will be an FFA meeting Friday morning at 8:30, in the auditorium.

* Tutoring with Mrs. K for select students for SOL prep will begin at 3:30 this afternoon in Room 162.

* Attention Sr. Betas who signed up to work the Fair this week:  The Fair will start on Wednesday.  volunteer Fair workers need to bring a parent/guardian note.  Report time to work the Fair is 4:30 pm.

* Wrestling conditioning is today. Please meet in the weight room after school.  For any questions, please see Coach Cunningham.

* All members of the Military STAR Club need to see Mrs. Rakes in Room 123 sometime today.

* Attention Students:  If you are interested in playing baseball this year, there will be an informational meeting this Friday morning at 8:30, in the auxiliary gym.  Students need to check in with their homeroom teacher BEFORE attending this meeting.

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September 18, 2018

* Attention Sr. Betas who signed up to work the Fair this week:  The Fair will start on Wednesday.  volunteer Fair workers need to bring a parent/guardian note.  Report time to work the Fair is 4:30 pm.

* The PSAT will be offered at Patrick County High School on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Students can sign-up and pay the $19 test registration fee in Guidance.  Sign-ups and test fee are due on Friday, September 28th.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  If you are interested in helping Blue Ridge with their Fall Festival, come by Room 164 to get a permission form.  The Festival is Friday, September 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm.

* History Team meetings will begin on September 24th in Mr. Tucker's room 169, from 3:40 - 4:45 every Monday until the beginning of tournaments.

* The following students need to report to Room 170 today at 8:30: Jared Biedrycki, Candice Mabe, Isaiah Redd, and Kristian Reynolds.

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September 13, 2018

* 10th grade eye exams will be this morning.  Students will be called down by classroom.

* Beginning September 10th, PCHS has an incentive for YOU to come to SCHOOL!!!!  The Summit and Patrick County High School have teamed up to offer you some CASH!!!  If you have perfect attendance for each month of the school year, you have the opportunity to take home $25!
If you have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks, you stand a chance of making $50!
And if you have perfect attendance for the entire SEMESTER...even bigger money is involved...$100.
Now we have saved the best for last!
If you have perfect attendance for the entire school year....you have the possibility of taking home, in MAY.....$200!!!!!
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE HERE!!!!!
Names will be randomly drawn and announced!  SO PAY ATTENTION TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Tell you friends...YOU want a chance to win some cold hard CASH come the end of the month!!! And EVEN MORE at the end of the school!
As Mr. T would say "Don't be a fool!  Come to SCHOOL!" 

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* Have spare change? Donate to the Red Cross during lunch this week.

* Attention Sr. Betas!: We need more help with the Patrick County Fair. Sign up on the door to Room 170.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  If you are interested in helping Blue Ridge with their Fall Festival, come by Room 164 to get a permission form.  The Festival is Friday, September 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm.

* The PSAT will be offered at Patrick County High School on Wednesday, October 10th.  Students can sign up and pay the $19 test registration fee in Guidance.  Sign-ups and test fee are due on Friday, September 28th.

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September 12, 2018

* Attention Teachers:  There are a few football players that will be on WHEO this morning.  Please do not count them absent from your class.

* The following students need to come to Room 123 at this time:  Kevin Flint, Joana Gutierrez, Gracie Luckado, and Trinity Ratliff.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished in 2nd place yesterday in an 8 team district match.  Low scores for the Cougars were Daniel Smith with 78, Jarrod Burnette with 79, Luke Jessup with 87, and Wesley Diggs with 87.  Their next match is today at Magna Vista.

* The following students need to report to Room 170 at 8:30 this morning:  Jahsmine Fowler, Izzy Martin, Alessandra Moran, Emma Hull, Krish Patel, and Jordan Haas.

*Attention Sr. Betas!:  We need more help with the Patrick County Fair.  Sign up on the door of Room 170.

* Beginning September 10th, PCHS has an incentive for YOU to come to SCHOOL!!!!  The Summit and Patrick County High School have teamed up to offer you some CASH!!!  If you have perfect attendance for each month of the school year, you have the opportunity to take home $25!
If you have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks, you stand a chance of making $50!
And if you have perfect attendance for the entire SEMESTER...even bigger money is involved...$100.
Now we have saved the best for last!
If you have perfect attendance for the entire school year....you have the possibility of taking home, in MAY.....$200!!!!!
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE HERE!!!!!
Names will be randomly drawn and announced!  SO PAY ATTENTION TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Tell you friends...YOU want a chance to win some cold hard CASH come the end of the month!!! And EVEN MORE at the end of the school!
As Mr. T would say "Don't be a fool!  Come to SCHOOL!" 

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* There will be a History Team meeting today, September 12th, after school in Mr. Tucker's room 169 at 3:40.

* Have spare change? Donate to the Red Cross during lunch this week.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  If you are interested in helping Blue Ridge with their Fall Festival, come by Room 164 to get a permission form.  The Festival is Friday, September 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm.

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September 11, 2018

* Please send the following students to see Mr. Turchek in Room 170 at 8:30 am today: Susan Boyd, Emmalee Hall, Jordan Haas, Bri Knight, Geona Jenkins, and Lily Estep.

* Have spare change? Donate to the Red Cross during lunch this week.

* The Cougar Middle School Golf Team finished in first place yesterday at a four-school Piedmont District golf match at Halifax.  Low scorers for the Cougars were David Smith with 42, Jalen Hagwood with 45, Wesley Roberson with 48, and Tucker Swails with 54.  The Middle School team travels to Franklin County on Monday. Great job, guys!

* Beginning September 10th, PCHS has an incentive for YOU to come to SCHOOL!!!!  The Summit and Patrick County High School have teamed up to offer you some CASH!!!  If you have perfect attendance for each month of the school year, you have the opportunity to take home $25!
If you have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks, you stand a chance of making $50!
And if you have perfect attendance for the entire SEMESTER...even bigger money is involved...$100.
Now we have saved the best for last!
If you have perfect attendance for the entire school year....you have the possibility of taking home, in MAY.....$200!!!!!
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE HERE!!!!!
Names will be randomly drawn and announced!  SO PAY ATTENTION TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Tell you friends...YOU want a chance to win some cold hard CASH come the end of the month!!! And EVEN MORE at the end of the school!
As Mr. T would say "Don't be a fool!  Come to SCHOOL!" 

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  If you are interested in helping Blue Ridge with their Fall Festival, come by Room 164 to get a permission form.  The Festival is Friday, September 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm.

* History Team is meeting Wednesday, September 12th, after school in Mr. Tucker's room 169 at 3:40.

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

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September 10, 2018

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Beta Inductees (new members):  This is a reminder that the Induction is tonight, September 10th at 7 pm.  New members are expected to attend.  Please arrive for induction at 6:30 tonight.  Dress neatly and remind family members that the event starts promptly at 7pm.

* Reminder SOVA Career Expo:  There will be a meeting in the cafeteria this morning at 9:30 for ALL 8th graders.  We will make an announcement.

* Attention Student Drivers:  College Fair will be Tuesday, September 11th.  ALL STUDENT DRIVERS will need to park in the lower lot on TUESDAY MORNING.  Thank you for your cooperation!

* There will be a meeting today after school in Room 22 for all members of the Military Club.  This is a very important meeting and all members should attend.

* The following students needs to report to Mr. T in Room 170 immediately:  Harlie Hylton, Jalyssa Wagoner, Candice Mabe, Josie Vernon, Garrett Worley, Josh Dalton, Suzanne Gonzalez, and James Hundley

* Beginning September 10th, PCHS has an incentive for YOU to come to SCHOOL!!!!  The Summit and Patrick County High School have teamed up to offer you some CASH!!!  If you have perfect attendance for each month of the school year, you have the opportunity to take home $25!
If you have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks, you stand a chance of making $50!
And if you have perfect attendance for the entire SEMESTER...even bigger money is involved...$100.
Now we have saved the best for last!
If you have perfect attendance for the entire school year....you have the possibility of taking home, in MAY.....$200!!!!!
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE HERE!!!!!
Names will be randomly drawn and announced!  SO PAY ATTENTION TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Tell you friends...YOU want a chance to win some cold hard CASH come the end of the month!!! And EVEN MORE at the end of the school!
As Mr. T would say "Don't be a fool!  Come to SCHOOL!" 

* Patrick County Agricultural Fair Scholarship Pageant Jr. Miss and Miss: $1,000 prize to Miss winner plus an all expense paid trip for her and 1 chaperone to The Homestead Resort - an experience of a life time.  Call Patty Hazelwood at 276-692-4149 for details.  This is at PCHS on Saturday, September 15th. Don't delay, call today.

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* The LIT! Team will meet on Monday after school.  New members are welcome.  See Mrs. K. for information.

* Attention Teachers:  If you did not get a banner email from Mrs. Rose, check your email for a video to share this morning.  Best costume tickets are to be returned to Room 18.  One per day for each homeroom teacher.

* Attention Students:  The targets are to be counted not taken off of their spots.  Please leave them.  Count them and submit your results at lunch.

* Attention Jr. and Sr. Betas:  If you are interested in helping Blue Ridge with their Fall Festival, come by Room 164 to get a permission form.  The Festival is Friday, September 28th, 6 pm - 8 pm.

* History Team is meeting Wednesday, September 12th, after school in Mr. Tucker's room 169 at 3:40.

* The PSAT will be offered at Patrick County High School on Wednesday, October 10th.  Students can sign-up and pay the $19 test registration fee in Guidance.  Sign-ups and test fee are due on Friday, September 28th.

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September 7, 2018

* Attention Students:  Tonight's game is a white out.  Come support the Cougars tonight as they take on William Campbell.  Game starts at 7pm.

*Congratulations to the Middle School and JV Football teams on their wins last night.  The Middle School defeated Laurel Park by a score of  22-6 and the JV team defeated William Campbell by a score of 20-14.  Great job guys!  Be sure to come out tonight to cheer on the Varsity Football team as they take on William Campbell here at home.

 * The LIT! Team will meet on Monday after school.  New members are welcome.  See Mrs. K. for information.

* The Patrick County Golf Team defeated Carroll County 167-188 yesterday at Olde Mill.  Jarrod Burnette shot a 2-under par round of 35, while Daniel Smith added a 41, Wesley Diggs with 45, and Jacob Lovell with 46.

* There will be a meeting Monday after school for all members of the Military Club.  This is a very important meeting and all members should attend.  Make sure you have comfortable clothes and shoes.

* Beginning September 4th, PCHS has an incentive for YOU to come to SCHOOL!!!!  The Summit and Patrick County High School have teamed up to offer you some CASH!!!  If you have perfect attendance for each month of the school year, you have the opportunity to take home $25!
If you have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks, you stand a chance of making $50!
And if you have perfect attendance for the entire SEMESTER...even bigger money is involved...$100.
Now we have saved the best for last!
If you have perfect attendance for the entire school year....you have the possibility of taking home, in MAY.....$200!!!!!
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE HERE!!!!!
Names will be randomly drawn and announced!  SO PAY ATTENTION TO ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
Tell you friends...YOU want a chance to win some cold hard CASH come the end of the month!!! And EVEN MORE at the end of the school!
As Mr. T would say "Don't be a fool!  Come to SCHOOL!"

* Congrats to the JV Lady Cougars for their win over North Stokes, winning in two sets: 25-21 and 25-19.  Both the JV and Varsity will host Bassett on Tuesday, September 11th with JV playing at 5:30 and Varsity to follow.  Please come out and support!

* Any student interested in joining the PCHS Science Team should sign up at Room 177.  Students who would like more information may email Cheryl Wad.

* Jr. Beta 8th Graders: Listen Up!  Our first meeting has been changed to today, September 7th.  We will meet after the moment of silence and pledge, in the the auditorium.  Please bring your Chromebook or pen and paper to the meeting. 

* Seniors: If you are planning on taking the October SAT, the deadline to register for the test is Friday, September 7th.  If you receive free or reduced lunch please go see Ms. Robinson to get your fee waiver, so you do not have to pay for the test.
If you are planning on applying to a 4-year University and you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you need to register to take on of these test.
Any questions, please go see Ms. Robinson located beside guidance.

* Sign ups for the History Team is on the door of Mr. Tucker's Room 169.  Date for the first meeting will be announced later next week.

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* If you are interested in joining the Math Team, please stop by and see Mrs. Jeannie Stanley in Room 175. Math Team practice will begin next week.

* Patrick County Agricultural Fair Scholarship Pageant Jr. Miss and Miss: $1,000 prize to Miss winner plus an all expense paid trip for her and 1 chaperone to The Homestead Resort - an experience of a life time.  Call Patty Hazelwood at 276-692-4149 for details.  This is at PCHS on Saturday, September 15th. Don't delay, call today.

* Attention Sr. Beta Inductees:  This is a reminder that the Induction is Monday, September 10th at 7 pm.  New members of Sr. Beta are expected to attend.

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September 6, 2018

* Attention Teachers:  Please check your emails this morning for the Homecoming slide and video.  Homecoming voting will take place this morning.  Instructions are in your email.

 * Attention Sr. Beta Inductees:  This is a reminder that the Induction is Monday, September 10th at 7 pm.  New members of Sr. Beta are expected to attend.

* The library will be open on Monday evenings until 6:15.  If you plan to stay you must sign up in the library.  Students need to ride the activity bus or have a ride home.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team defeated Chatham yesterday in a match at Olde Mill Golf Club.  Low scores were Jarrod Burnette with 81 and Jacob Lovell and Luke Jessup with 92.  The Cougars next match is today at Carroll County.

* Any student interested in joining the PCHS Science Team should sign up at Room 177.  Students who would like more information may email Cheryl Wade.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  If you would like to run for club office, sign up on the door of Room 170 and pick up the officer sheet.  The officer sheet is due Thursday.

* Jr. Beta 8th Graders: Listen Up!  Our first meeting has been changed to Friday, September 7th.  We will meet after the moment of silence and pledge, in the the auditorium.  Please bring your Chromebook or pen and paper to the meeting. 

* Seniors: If you are planning on taking the October SAT, the deadline to register for the test is Friday, September 7th.  If you receive free or reduced lunch please go see Ms. Robinson to get your fee waiver, so you do not have to pay for the test.
If you are planning on applying to a 4-year University and you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you need to register to take on of these test.
Any questions, please go see Ms. Robinson located beside guidance.

* Sign ups for the History Team is on the door of Mr. Tucker's Room 169.  Date for the first meeting will be announced later next week.

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* Patrick County Agricultural Fair Scholarship Pageant Jr. Miss and Miss: $1,000 prize to Miss winner plus an all expense paid trip for her and 1 chaperone to The Homestead Resort - an experience of a life time.  Call Patty Hazelwood at 276-692-4149 for details.  This is at PCHS on Saturday, September 15th. Don't delay, call today.

* If you are interested in joining the Math Team, please stop by and see Mrs. Jeannie Stanley in Room 175. Math Team practice will begin next week.

* PCHS Interact Club is excited to raise awareness about the Patrick County Green Team.  This is a volunteer group that picks up trash - along streams, roads, and trails in Patrick County.  All members of the Patrick County High School student body are invited to join Stuart Rotary, the Patrick County Green Team, the High School Interact Club, and Dan River Basin Association for a clean up Thursday afternoon.  All interested students and citizens should meet at Howell's grocery at 5:15 pm.  Please join us in taking care of the environment and help us raise awareness about littering in our beautiful home, Patrick County.

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September 5, 2018

* Attention Teachers: Please distribute picture cards to your homeroom students this morning.  Check your email for scheduling details.  Chat Ms. Largen if you have questions or concerns.

* Any senior that wants to help with the preplanning and/or the design of the Senior Wall in the cafeteria needs to come by and see Mrs. Edgell in the art room.  Any senior may submit an idea or design to Mrs. Edgell by Friday, September 14th and the senior class will vote on a final design by September 21st.

* Patrick County Agricultural Fair Scholarship Pageant Jr. Miss and Miss: $1,000 prize to Miss winner plus an all expense paid trip for her and 1 chaperone to The Homestead Resort - an experience of a life time.  Call Patty Hazelwood at 276-692-4149 for details.  This is at PCHS on Saturday, September 15th. Don't delay, call today.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished in 1st place at an 8 team district match yesterday at Beaver Hills Golf Course.  Low scores were Jarrod Burnette with 73, Wesley Diggs and Daniel Smith with 80, and Jacob Lovell with 82.  Their next match is today with Chatham.

* There will be wrestling conditioning today.  Please meet downstairs in the weight room right after school.

* If you are interested in joining the Math Team, please stop by and see Mrs. Jeannie Stanley in Room 175. Math Team practice will begin next week.

 * Attention Homeroom Teachers:  If you have 10th graders in your homeroom class, please give them a few minutes to complete the reality store survey that was emailed to teachers last week.  If you need the link again, please email Lindsey Rosenthal.

* Any student interested in joining the PCHS Science Team should sign up at Room 177.  Students who would like more information may email Cheryl Wade.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  If you would like to run for club office, sign up on the door of Room 170 and pick up the officer sheet.  The officer sheet is due Thursday.

* PCHS Interact Club is excited to raise awareness about the Patrick County Green Team.  This is a volunteer group that picks up trash - along streams, roads, and trails in Patrick County.  All members of the Patrick County High School student body are invited to join Stuart Rotary, the Patrick County Green Team, the High School Interact Club, and Dan River Basin Association for a clean up Thursday afternoon.  All interested students and citizens should meet at Howell's grocery at 5:15 pm.  Please join us in taking care of the environment and help us raise awareness about littering in our beautiful home, Patrick County.

* Auditions for the Fall play will be held today, September 5th.  Anyone interested in auditioning for a role or helping with the tech crew should plan to attend.  You will need to stay until 6:15.  Please see Mrs. Johnson with questions.

* If you sold for the Spanish fundraiser, your forms are due today, September 5th.

* Jr. Beta 8th Graders: Listen Up!  Our first meeting has been changed to Friday, September 7th.  We will meet after the moment of silence and pledge, in the the auditorium.  Please bring your Chromebook or pen and paper to the meeting.

* Seniors: If you are planning on taking the October SAT, the deadline to register for the test is Friday, September 7th.  If you receive free or reduced lunch please go see Ms. Robinson to get your fee waiver, so you do not have to pay for the test.
If you are planning on applying to a 4-year University and you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you need to register to take on of these test.
Any questions, please go see Ms. Robinson located beside guidance.

* Sign ups for the History Team is on the door of Mr. Tucker's Room 169.  Date for the first meeting will be announced later next week.

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September 4, 2018

* Congratulations to the following winners for the "Of the Month":
Janice Largen:  Teacher
Darla Merrit:  Staff
Faith Stowe:  Student
Chris Copening:  Student

 * Sign ups for the History Team on the door of Mr. Tucker's Room 169.  Date for the first meeting will be announced later next week.

* PCHS Interact Club is excited to raise awareness about the Patrick County Green Team.  This is a volunteer group that picks up trash - along streams, roads, and trails in Patrick County.  All members of the Patrick County High School student body are invited to join Stuart Rotary, the Patrick County Green Team, the High School Interact Club, and Dan River Basin Association for a clean up Thursday afternoon.  All interested students and citizens should meet at Howell's grocery at 5:15 pm.  Please join us in taking care of the environment and help us raise awareness about littering in our beautiful home, Patrick County.

* Any student interested in joining the PCHS Science Team should sign up at Room 177.  Students who would like more information may email Cheryl Wade.

* Auditions for the Fall play will be held Wednesday, September 5th.  Anyone interested in auditioning for a role or helping with the tech crew should plan to attend.  You will need to stay until 6:15.  Please see Mrs. Johnson with questions.

* Seniors: If you are planning on taking the October SAT, the deadline to register for the test is Friday, September 7th.  If you receive free or reduced lunch please go see Ms. Robinson to get your fee waiver, so you do not have to pay for the test.
If you are planning on applying to a 4-year University and you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you need to register to take on of these test.
Any questions, please go see Ms. Robinson located beside guidance.

* Jr. Beta 8th Graders: Listen Up!  Our first meeting has been changed to Friday, September 7th.  We will meet after the moment of silence and pledge, in the the auditorium.  Please bring your Chromebook or pen and paper to the meeting.

* Tutoring for the Writing SOL test begins for select students on Wednesdays, from 3:30 -6:30 in Room 162, at the corner of the history and science halls.  Prepare for the test through grammar and writing practice as well as by learning test taking strategies.

* Attention Sr. Betas: Your doughnuts will be here before the start of school on Wednesday, September 5th.  Make sure you make arrangements to have them picked up.

* Attention Sr. Betas:  If you would like to run for club office, sign up on the door of Room 170 and pick up the officer sheet.  The officer sheet is due Thursday.

* If you sold for the Spanish fundraiser, your forms are due tomorrow, September 5th.

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August 31, 2018

*  Attention Sr. Betas:  Your doughnut forms are due today.  Mr. Turchek will be available 2nd block to collect doughnut/dues money.

* Attention Varsity Club:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, your $10 dues need to be paid today.  See Mr. Adams, Mr. Clement, Mr. Cunningham, or Mr. Slaydon to pay your due.

* Any student interested in joining the Science Team should sign up on the door of Room 177.  Interested students may also email Mrs. Wade.

* There is a fishing meeting today at 8:30 in the cafeteria.

* Attention 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders:  Your classes need officers.  Class officer forms are available on the door of Room 18.  Forms will be due today.

* Attention students interested in FFA:  There will be a meeting today at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check into 1st block, then come to the auditorium.

* There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing boys basketball this year in the Aux Gym this morning during announcements.  Report to homeroom before attending.

* Attention Students:  Homecoming Court nominations will be taken this week during all 3 lunches or may place in the box in Room 18.

* There is a Wrestling meeting this morning for anyone who is interested.  The meeting will be held in the upstairs conference room.  Please check in with your 1st block teacher before attending.

* Interact Club is meeting at this morning.  Please check in with your homeroom teacher, then report to Room 178.

* Seniors: If you are planning on taking the October SAT, the deadline to register for the test is Friday, September 7th.  If you receive free or reduced lunch please go see Ms. Robinson to get your fee waiver, so you do not have to pay for the test.
If you are planning on applying to a 4-year University and you have not taken the ACT or SAT, you need to register to take on of these test.
Any questions, please go see Ms. Robinson located beside guidance.

* Jr. Beta 8th Graders: Listen Up!  Our first meeting has been changed to Friday, September 7th.  We will meet after the moment of silence and pledge, in the the auditorium.  Please bring your Chromebook or pen and paper to the meeting.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished 3rd in their district match yesterday at Tunstall.  Low scores for the Cougars were: Wesley Diggs and Jarrod Burnette with 89, Daniel Smith with 91, and Luke Jessup with 94.  Their next match is on Tuesday at Bassett.

* The Middle School Golf Team came in second yesterday at their Piedmont District home match.  Low scorers for the Cougars were David Smith with 34, Jalen Hagwood with 42, and Wes Roberson with 42.  The Middle School team will play again on Monday, September 10th, at Halifax.  If you see these gentlemen today, be sure to congratulate them.

* Congrats to the JV and Varsity Lady Cougars Volleyball teams for their wins over Magna Vista last night!  Both teams will host Floyd County Tuesday, September 4th with JV at 5:30 and Varsity to follow.  Please come out and support!

* Attention Students:  Your class officer petitions are due today at 3:30pm. Turn in to Room 18.

* Attention Students: Homecoming Court pictures are due today.  If you don't turn them in, you will be dropped form the ballot.  Turn in at lunch or to Room 18.

* Auditions for the Fall play will be held next Wednesday, September 5th.  Anyone interested in auditioning for a role or helping with the tech crew should plan to attend.  You will need to stay until 6:15.  Please see Mrs. Johnson with questions.

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August 30, 2018

* Attention Students:  Breakfast grab & go has now expanded and will be offered at a 2nd location outside of the gym.  So you have two places to choose from.

* Attention Seniors!  Your results are:
Flower: blackeyed susan and red rose
Colors:  black, gold, and white
Motto:  Only 47 years until we're seniors again
Song:  You're Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins

*Attention Sr. Betas:  Your doughnut forms are due this Friday.

* Interact Club will meet tomorrow, August 31st.  The meeting will be held across the hall from Mrs. Wade's room in Room 178.

* Any student interested in joining the Science Team should sign up on the door of Room 177.  Interested students may also email Mrs. Wade.

* Attention students interested in FFA:  There will be a meeting tomorrow at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check into 1st block, then come to the auditorium

* There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing boys basketball this year in the Aux Gym Friday morning during announcements.  Report to homeroom before attending.  Conditioning will begin next Tuesday, September 4th.  You must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.

* Attention Students:  Homecoming Court nominations will be taken this week during all 3 lunches or may place in the box in Room 18.

* There will be a fishing team meeting tomorrow, August 31st at 8:30 in the cafeteria.  If you haven't paid $20 dues or $10 tournament fee, you can pay at the meeting.

* Attention Student drivers:  If you have not purchased a parking permit, you must do so by tomorrow, August 31st.

* Attention Varsity Club:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, your $10 dues need to be paid by the end of this week.  See Mr. Adams, Mr. Clement, Mr. Cunningham, or Mr. Slaydon to pay your due.

* Attention 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders:  Your classes need officers.  Class officer forms are available on the door of Room 18.  Forms will be due this Friday, August 31st.

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August 29, 2018

* Attention students interested in FFA:  There will be a meeting Friday at 8:30 in the auditorium.  Check into 1st block, then come to the auditorium.

* There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing boys basketball this year in the Aux Gym Friday morning during announcements.  Conditioning will begin next Tuesday, September 4th.  You must have a VHSL physical on file to participate.

* Junior Beta Clubs are meeting during announcements on Friday morning.  Please meet with your sponsors in the upper section of the auditorium after you check in with your homeroom teacher.   Bring your Chromebook with you to the meeting.

* Attention Student drivers:  If you have not purchased a parking permit, you must do so by this Friday, August 31st.

* There will be a fishing team meeting on Friday, August 31st at 8:30 in the cafeteria.  If you haven't paid $20 dues or $10 tournament fee, you can pay at the meeting.

* Attention Varsity Club:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, your $10 dues need to be paid by the end of this week.  See Mr. Adams, Mr. Clement, Mr. Cunningham, or Mr. Slaydon to pay your due.

* Attention Students:  Homecoming Court nominations will be taken this week during all 3 lunches or you may place in the box in Room 18.  You may only submit a nomination for another person in your grade and a picture with grade and name on the back of the picture.  Nominations will be collected till 3:30 this Friday, August 31st.  Picture sizes may be between a wallet size and 3x5 index card size.  Questions, see Mrs. Rose.
Grades 8-11:  girls only
Grade 12:  girls and boys can be nominated 

* Attention 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders:  Your classes need officers.  Class officer forms are available on the door of Room 18.  Forms will be due this Friday, August 31st.

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August 28, 2018

* Congrats to the JV Lady Cougars Volleyball team for their exciting win over Carroll County last night!  The JV Lady Cougars won in 3 sets: 12-25, 26-24, and 15-11.  Samantha Harris had 3 kills, as well as, 3 aces.  Both Elleigh Large and Abby Compton had 2 kills each.  Lainie Hopkins with 7 assists and McKenzie Belcher with 9 digs for the match.  Both Varisity and JV Volleyball travel to Martinsville today but will host this Thursday against Magna Vista with JV at 5:30 and Varisty to follow at 7.  Please come out and support our Volleyball program.

* The golf team finished 3rd in an 8 team district match yesterday at Danville County Club with a team score of 340.  Low scores for the Cougars were Daniel Smith with 76, Jacob Lovell with 87, and Luke Jessup with 87.  Their next match will be Thursday at Tunstall.

* There will be a fishing team meeting on Friday, August 31st at 8:30 in the cafeteria.  If you haven't paid $20 dues or $10 tournament fee, you can pay at the meeting.

* Attention Praise and Worship Team:  Our first practice will be held Thursday, September 6th at 7am, in the auditorium.  Anyone who would like to join the team, please come join us on September 6th.

* Attention Students:  Homecoming Court nominations will be taken this week during all 3 lunches or you may place in the box in Room 18.  You may only submit a nomination for another person in your grade and a picture with grade and name on the back of the picture.  Nominations will be collected till 3:30 on Friday, August 31st.  Picture sizes may be between a wallet size and 3x5 index card size.  Questions, see Mrs. Rose.
Grades 8-11:  girls only
Grade 12:  girls and boys can be nominated 

* Attention 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders:  Your classes need officers.  Class officer forms are available on the door of Room 18.  Forms will be due this Friday, August 31st.

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before this Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

* Attention Varsity Club:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, your $10 dues need to be paid by the end of this week.  See Mr. Adams, Mr. Clement, Mr. Cunningham, or Mr. Slaydon to pay your due.

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August 27, 2018

* Attention Students:  Homecoming Court nominations will be taken this week during all 3 lunches or you may place in the box in Room 18.  You may only submit a nomination for another person in your grade and a picture with grade and name on the back of the picture.  Nominations will be collected till 3:30 on Friday, August 31st.  Picture sizes may be between a wallet size and 3x5 index card size.  Questions, see Mrs. Rose.
Grades 8-11:  girls only
Grade 12:  girls and boys can be nominated

* Attention 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders:  Your classes need officers.  Class officer forms are available on the door of Room 18.  Forms will be due on Friday, August 31st.

*Tutoring for the Writing SOL test are being offered on Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 6:30 in Room 162, at the corner of the history and science halls.  Prepare for the test through grammar and writing practice, as well as, by learning test taking strategies.

* Attention Varsity Club:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, your $10 dues need to be paid by the end of this week.  See Mr. Adams, Mr. Clement, Mr. Cunningham, or Mr. Slaydon to pay your due.

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

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August 24, 2018

* Attention Sr. Beta invitees:  There is a meeting for all students that received an invitation to join Sr. Beta in the cafeteria this morning at 8:30.

* Anyone who has Chromebook money or forms should see Mrs. Rakes in Room 123 today.

* All students who signed up for Prom committee will meet in Room 19 at 8:05 on Monday, August 27th. Please do your best to be there.

* Any student planning to be on the fishing team needs to have their forms and $20.00 dues turned in to Mrs. Knight by August 31st. If forms are not turned in and dues not paid by August 31, you will be replaced.
Note: Fishing Team members are part of Varsity Club.

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before next Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

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August 23, 2018

* There will be no girls basketball conditioning today (Thursday).

* All Chromebook money and forms are due tomorrow.  Bring these to Mrs. Rakes in Room 123.

* Attention:  Invitations to join Sr. Beta went out yesterday. Membership in Sr. Beta is by invitation only. Previous membership in Jr. Beta does not impact eligibility to join Sr. Beta. If you did not receive an invitation and think you should have, see Mr. Turchek in Room 170 this week.

* The Patrick County Varsity Golf Team finished 3rd in an eight team district match at Halifax yesterday.  Scores for the Cougars were Wesley Diggs with 77, Jarrod Burnette with 77, Luke Jessup with 88, and Jacob Lovell with 96.  The Cougar's next match is on Monday at George Washington.

* All students who signed up for Prom committee will meet in Room 19 at 8:05 on Monday, August 27th. Please do your best to be there.

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before next Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

* Attention All Varsity Athletes:  If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, we will have an informational meeting this Friday, August 24th, in the auditorium. Go to your first block and check in with your teacher first, and then report to the auditorium. 

* Any student planning to be on the fishing team needs to have their forms and $20.00 dues turned in to Mrs. Knight by August 31st. If forms are not turned in and dues not paid by August 31, you will be replaced.

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August 22, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before next Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

Make ups and retakes will be held on Tuesday, September 4th. You need an appointment time.

* Any student planning to be on the fishing team needs to have their forms and $20.00 dues turned in to Mrs. Knight by August 31st. If forms are not turned in and dues not paid by August 31, you will be replaced.

* Any Junior interested in being on the Prom Committee, please come to  Mrs. Knight's Room 19 and sign up on her door.

* Attention All Varsity Athletes: If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, we will have an informational meeting this Friday, August 24th, in the auditorium. Go to your first block and check in with your teacher first, and then report to the auditorium. 
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August 21, 2018

* Attention Seniors:  Any senior who did not have portraits at PCHS over the summer months or any senior who would like those portraits re-made should come by room 152 before next Friday. This includes juniors who will be graduating early.

Make ups and retakes will be held on Tuesday, September 4th. You need an appointment time.

* The Patrick County Middle School Golf Team played at Franklin County yesterday. Low scores for the Cougars were David Smith with 38, Wesley Roberson with 44, and Jalen Hagwood with 50.  Their next match is at home next Thursday.

* Any student planning to be on the fishing team needs to have their forms and $20.00 dues turned in to Mrs. Knight by August 31st. If forms are not turned in and dues not paid by August 31, you will be replaced.

* Any Junior interested in being on the Prom Committee, please come to  Mrs. Knight's Room 19 and sign up on her door.

*Attention All Varsity Athletes: If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, we will have an informational meeting this Friday, August 24th, in the auditorium. Go to your first block and check in with your teacher first, and then report to the auditorium. 

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August 20, 2018

* Any student planning to be on the fishing team needs to have their forms and $20.00 dues turned in to Mrs. Knight by August 31st. If forms are not turned in and dues not paid by August 31, you will be replaced.

* Any Junior interested in being on the Prom Committee, please come to  Mrs. Knight's Room 19 and sign up on her door.

*Attention All Varsity Athletes: If you want to help with the Special Olympics this year, we will have an informational meeting this Friday, August 24th, in the auditorium. Go to your first block and check in with your teacher first, and then report to the auditorium. 

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August 17, 2018

* Attention Sr. Betas!!!  There will be a meeting for all returning Sr. Beta Club members today, in the cafeteria at 8:30 am.  All returning club members are expected to attend.

* Attention students: Congratulations to those students who received 4.0 last semester. Please see Mrs. Stanley, in the front office, to pick up your letter or pin awards.

* The winner of the LIT team basket raffle is Liam, Mrs. Conner's son. Thank you all for supporting the LIT team.

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August 16, 2018

* Attention Sr. Betas!!!  There will be a meeting for all returning Sr. Beta Club members on Friday, August 17th, in the cafeteria at 8:30 am.  All returning club members are expected to attend.

* The fishing team meeting is today at 6:30, in the cafeteria.  It is MANDATORY for all anglers or a parent.

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August 15, 2018

* Congratulations to the Cougar Golf Team! They finished 3rd yesterday in an 8 team district match with a team score of 309. Wesley Diggs lead the Cougars with 73, Jarrod Burnette had 75, Daniel Smith had 79, and Luke Jessup had 82. Their next match is next Tuesday, at Halifax.

* The fishing team meeting is Thursday, August 16th, at 6:30 in the cafeteria. It is MANDATORY for all anglers or a parent.

* Any girl interested in playing soccer this fall, please see Coach Snow in Room 155 or Coach Boles in Room 144 to pick up your registration form. Forms need to be turned in by August 16th. Practice will be Mondays at 6:45 and Wednesdays at 4:30 at Rotary Field.

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August 14, 2018

* Any student taking an AP class this school year, Fall or Spring, must turn in both your AP Student Expectations Agreement form and the payment for your AP exam fee by Wednesday, August 15th. Turn in to Mr. Quance in Guidance. If you do not turn in both the form and the payment, you will be dropped from your AP course.  See Mr. Quance, in Guidance, if you have any questions or need another copy of the form.

* Attention JV and Varsity Football players: Today's practice will be in helmets and shoulder pads. Get your gear and report directly to Coach Dalton's room 203.

* Any student who has not turned in a Chromebook form and has not paid their $25.00 insurance fee should see Mrs. Rakes in Room 123 as soon as possible.

* Attention LIT Team Members and anyone who would like to be on the Literature Team and/or win a basket full of snacks: A basket raffle is being held this week to support our readers. Anyone who is interested in buying a ticket to win the Snack Basket should see Mrs. Klisiewecz. Each ticket is $1.00 for a chance to win. The drawing will be held on Friday.

* Attention Seniors: check your email for a Google classroom invite. You will find a Google form for Senior class nominations.

* The fishing team meeting is Thursday, August 16th, at 6:30 in the cafeteria. It is MANDATORY for all anglers or a parent.

* Any girl interested in playing soccer this fall, please see Coach Snow in Room 155 or Coach Boles in Room 144 to pick up your registration form. Forms need to be turned in by August 16th. Practice will be Mondays at 6:45 and Wednesdays at 4:30 at Rotary Field.

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August 13, 2018

* Great job by our Cougar Football teams this weekend, as they all played well and won in their scrimmages against Eastern Montgomery. Keep up the good work men!

*There  will be a MANDATORY meeting of all current fishing team members on Thursday, August 16th, at 6:30 in the cafeteria. If you or a parent do not attend this meeting, you will not fish this year.

* Attention Seniors: check your email for a Google classroom invite. You will find a Google form for Senior class nominations.

* Any girl interested in playing soccer this fall, please see Coach Snow in Room 155 or Coach Boles in Room 144 to pick up your registration form. Forms need to be turned in by August 16. Practice will be Mondays at 6:45 and Wednesdays at 4:30 at Rotary Field.

* No extra's will be given for lunch, unless you have money on your account.

* Please wait at Cafeteria cash register until cashier has put your money on your account; don't walk away.
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August 10, 2018 

* Any girl interested in playing soccer this fall, please see Coach Snow in Room 155 or Coach Boles in Room 144 to pick up your registration form. Forms need to be turned in by August 16. Practice will be Mondays at 6:45 and Wednesdays at 4:30 at Rotary Field.

* The Library will be open starting on Monday during all 3 lunches. Please come by Monday morning to get your pass.

* Any student who has not paid their $25 insurance fee or turned in the form for their Chromebook should see Mrs. Rakes in Room 123 today.

* No extra's will be given for lunch, unless you have money on your account.

* Please wait at Cafeteria cash register until cashier has put your money on your account; don't walk away.

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August 9, 2018 

* Any girl interested in playing soccer this fall, please see Coach Snow in Room 155 or Coach Boles in Room 144 to pick up your registration form. Forms need to be turned in by August 16. Practice will be Mondays at 6:45 and Wednesdays at 4:30 at Rotary Field.

* Lunch in the library will begin on Monday, August 13.