Patrick County High School

215 Cougar Lane, Stuart, VA 24171

276-694-7137

276-694-6997

Daily Announcements

Thursday, May 14, 2026

- Attention Seniors: Mrs. Rakes will be collecting chromebooks from seniors TOMORROW. You MUST turn in Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots. Anything not turned in will need to be paid for including lost chargers. The cost for a charger is $28.00. Any damages not covered by insurance will also need to be paid for. All stickers and decals MUST be removed before turning your chromebook in. If you need to keep your chromebook for a final exam, please message Mrs. Rakes or stop by her room, 122, to tell her. You may turn everything in after you exam. Senior chromebook collection will take place in room 122, near the library, and NOT in the library, due to continued SOL testing.

- Attention Seniors: Your library books or lost book fees were due TODAY. If you have still not turned in your book or paid the lost book fee, this is a reminder, that you will not receive your graduation tickets or diploma until the library books or fee is paid. Seniors, please take care of this immediately. Email or chat Mrs. Horne if you have any questions. Fees should be paid to Mrs. Jessup, the bookkeeper. There is a library book drop box located on the bench outside the library for your convenience if the library is closed due to testing.

- Attention any 8th-11th grader with a library book checked out: Your library books or lost book fees are due no later than next Tuesday, May 19th. Book notices were handed out last week and the cost of the book is listed on the notice. There is a book drop box located on the bench outside the library for your convenience if the library is closed due to testing. Lost book fees should be paid to Mrs. Jessup, the bookkeeper. Her office is located right beside the library. If you have any questions, please see Mrs Horne or send her a chat.

- Students that had art at the Reynolds Homestead Art Show may come by the art room to pick up your art. If you would like to enter this art into next years Agricultural Fair, Mrs. Helms will help you fill out the paperwork for a chance to win prize money.

- There are personal care kits for students available in guidance that have been graciously donated to us by the Rotary Club. These kits are very nice and contain full size brand name shampoo, deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, and more. There are 50 boy kits and 50 girl kits available. These will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. Come to Guidance and get a personal care bag.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

- Students that are testing, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, charge your chromebooks each night so that you are fully prepared for your SOL test. We thank you!

- Attention students with library books: 8th-11th graders should turn in your library books or pay the lost book fee by NEXT Tuesday, May 19th. Book fees are listed on the book notices that were already handed out. SENIORS, your library books or lost book fees are due by THIS Thursday, May 14th. Seniors will not receive their tickets for graduation or diplomas until books are returned or fees are paid. If you have questions, see Mrs. Horne in the library or send her a chat or email.

Monday, May 11, 2026

- Students that are testing, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, charge your chromebooks each night so that you are fully prepared for your SOL test. We thank you!

- Attention students with library books: 8th-11th graders should turn in your library books or pay the lost book fee by Tuesday, May 19th. Book fees are listed on the book notices that were already handed out. SENIORS, your library books or lost book fees are due by THIS Thursday, May 14th. Seniors will not receive their tickets for graduation or diplomas until books are returned or fees are paid. If you have questions, see Mrs. Horne in the library or send her a chat or email.

Friday, May 8, 2026

- Students that are testing, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, charge your chromebooks each night so that you are fully prepared for your SOL test. We thank you!

- Attention students with library books: 8th-11th graders should turn in your library books or pay the lost book fee by Tuesday, May 19th. Book fees are listed on the book notices that were already handed out. SENIORS, your library books or lost book fees are due by next Thursday, May 14th. Seniors will not receive their tickets for graduation or diplomas until books are returned or fees are paid. If you have questions, see Mrs. Horne in the library or send her a chat or email.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

- Attention Students: It is time to return your library books. All library books must be returned by Tuesday, May 19th. Library book notices have been delivered to individual students. Seniors your library books or lost book fees are due by next Thursday, May 14th. Seniors, you will not receive your graduation tickets or diplomas if you do not return your library books or pay the lost book fee. The lost book fee is listed on the book notice that was given to you. If you have any questions please see Mrs Horne in the library or send an email or chat.

- Attention students: TODAY is the last Cougar Den of the school year. If you need tutoring or attendance recovery you need to show up for Cougar Den TODAY!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

- Attention Students: There will be a meeting in the main gym TOMORROW morning during homeroom for any boy or girl interested in wrestling during the 2026-27 school year. This is an important organizational meeting to share necessary information for next season. Those who plan to attend should check into 1st block and then report to the main gym.

- Attention Students: You only have TWO more opportunities to attend Cougar Den for tutoring and attendance recovery. The last two Cougar Dens are TODAY and TOMORROW.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

- Attention all students! There will be a meeting on Wednesday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium for all those in grades 8-11 who are interested in playing football next season. Please check in with your homeroom teacher before you come and bring a pencil with you.

- Attention Students: One additional Cougar Den date has been added to the schedule, so the last THREE Cougar Dens of the year will be held after school in the library TODAY, Wednesday, May 6th, and Thursday, May 7th. If you would like to attend Cougar Den for tutoring or attendance recovery you only have THREE more opportunities including today.

- Sport Physicals will be held Thursday, May 14. If you plan to condition or play any sport next school year, you will need a current VHSL physical in order to participate. VHSL forms are available in the front office. Cost is $10.00. Forms must be completed & returned with money, to Mrs. Ana in the front office, no later than TOMORROW by the end of the day.

Monday, May 4, 2026

- Attention Senior Beta Members - ALL senior Beta members need to check your email for an email from Mrs. Wood regarding service hours. Many of you still need to submit service hours. Please read the entire email and respond today if required.

- Attention Seniors: There is a google form posted in your Class of 2026 Google Classroom. Please RSVP for the Senior Sunset and Outdoor Movie and vote for which movie you would like shown. Voting closes Tuesday, May 5th at 3:30pm. This will be on Saturday, May 16th at 7:30 at the stadium. This event is hosted by the Room Mothers and is a PCHS Seniors only event.

- Attention Seniors: Today is the LAST day to buy your ticket for Bowling Night. Tickets are $10. Senior Bowling night is this Saturday, May 9th from 7-11pm at Ten Pin Alley in Stuart. This is hosted by the Room Mothers and is a PCHS Seniors Only event. See Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Wood, or Mrs. Martinez before you leave today to pay . You will not be admitted Saturday night if you have not paid in advance. See Mrs. Rose or Mrs. Wood if you have questions.

- Attention Students: One additional Cougar Den date has been added to the schedule, so the last THREE Cougar Dens of the year will be held after school in the library next Tuesday, May 5th, Wednesday, May 6th, and Thursday, May 7th. The Wednesday date is an addition to the schedule. There are only THREE remaining sessions of Cougar Den after school for the school year. If you would like to attend Cougar Den for tutoring or attendance recovery you only have THREE more opportunities.

- Attention CougarNation, Let's Get Ready to Rumble! Your Patrick County Wrestling Program is looking for a few good men and women that want to win and help your wrestling program get stronger! There will be a wrestling meeting in the main gym during homeroom on Thursday, May 7th for any boy or girl that is interested in wrestling during the 2026-27 school year. This is an important organizational meeting to share necessary information for next season. Those who plan to attend should check into 1st block and then report to the main gym.

- Sport Physicals will be held Thursday, May 14. If you plan to condition or play any sport next school year, you will need a current VHSL physical in order to participate. VHSL forms are available in the front office. Cost is $10.00. Forms must be completed & returned with money, to Mrs. Ana in the front office, no later than May 6.

Friday, May 1, 2026

- Attention Students: One additional Cougar Den date has been added to the schedule, so the last THREE Cougar Dens of the year will be held after school in the library next Tuesday, May 5th, Wednesday, May 6th, and Thursday, May 7th. The Wednesday date is an addition to the schedule. There are only THREE remaining sessions of Cougar Den after school for the school year. If you would like to attend Cougar Den for tutoring or attendance recovery you only have THREE more opportunities.

- Attention CougarNation: Make plans to join us TONIGHT, right after the baseball game (around 9PM), for the final Fields of Faith of the school year! It's going to be a great night filled with games, fellowship, music, and an encouraging message. Bring a friend and celebrate an awesome way to wrap up this school year. Don't forget- TONIGHT, right after the baseball game...Fields of Faith. You don't want to miss it.

- Attention Seniors: The Senior Sunset and Outdoor Movie originally planned for this Saturday have been moved to Saturday, May 16th. See the Google Classroom for details. This is hosted by the room mothers and are PCHS Seniors only events.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

* Attention 12th grade SR. Betas: Applications for the National Beta Scholarships are due this Thursday, January 15th.

* The library is closed for lunch all of this week due to English Classes doing research in the library during 3rd block.

* 10th grade field trip forms to P&HCC can still be picked up outside Mrs. Keith's office. They are due this Friday, January 16.

* Attention JR BETA Convention Attendees: The rescheduled date for the Convention Safety and Rules meeting is next Tuesday, January 20 during Cougar Pride in the library. This is a required meeting so make sure you are there.

* Attention SR BETA Convention Attendees: The rescheduled date for the Convention Safety and Rules meeting is next Wednesday, January 21 during Cougar Pride in the library. This is a required meeting so make sure you are there.

* Congratulations to the Girls Wrestling Team for doing an outstanding job this past Saturday of representing Patrick County in their first ever all girls individual wrestling tournament. Jazmyne Reynolds, Leia Cobbler, and Alexa Rivero competed at the Ed Creswell Tournament in Bristol, Virginia with Leia Cobbler finishing 2nd in here weight class. Leia is the first medalist for our girls wrestling team. Awesome job Lady Cougars! Keep up the hard work!

* The Boys Wrestling team competed in the Ed Cressel Individual Wrestling Tournament this past Saturday in Bristol, Virginia. Wheeler Helms earned first place in the 190 pound weight class. Ben Knight, Logan Rakes, and Adin Geiger finished 3rd in their respective weight classes. Caleb Lancaster and Tyler Cobbler finished 4th in their weight classes. Wesley Catron, Austin Harrell, Landon Moles, Adrian Dehne, and Alex Hernandez all wrestled hard and contributed to the teams overall success on the day. Congratulations guys and keep up the hard work!