Download - Pirate Porthole Pre-Summer 2013 Newsletter
It is hard to believe we are at the close of another school year.
This past weekend families, friends and our school community
gathered at the KCI Expo Center to send off 226 graduates from
the Class of 2013. The week prior to graduation ceremonies
Platte County High School proudly honored over 94 of those
students during the Senior Awards ceremony. Although
graduation may be a bittersweet time for students and their
families, we are confident that, having done what it takes to earn
their high school diplomas, the students are ready to “loosen
their moorings” and explore all the opportunities that lie ahead.
As is the case with most transitions, when one door closes
another one opens. Thus, as the Class of 2013 makes its exit, we are already busy preparing to
welcome aboard the Class of 2017. If I may, I would like to make one suggestion directly to our
incoming freshmen (and indirectly to their parents). I think if anyone asked a graduating senior
for one piece of advice about what they did to make their high school experience memorable,
they would answer with two simple words: “get involved”. To that end, we have dedicated a
good portion of this newsletter issue to informing you about summer opportunities to start
becoming a part of the PCHS community. One more item: please take time to fill out
the spring parent survey available online on the District’s Home Page; just follow
the link.
Have a fun and safe summer,
Alan Bunch, PCHS Principal
The Captain’s Corner
Seniors Awarded Honors
and Scholarships During the Platte County High School
Senior Awards Ceremony held May 15th,
seniors earned scholarships totaling more
than $3.3. million dollars. An additional
$1, 370,000 will be given to 137 students
for qualifying for the A+ program, bringing
the class grand total to $4.6 million.
PCHS is thankful for the many businesses,
clubs, organizations, private individuals,
and colleges that provide these wonderful
opportunities for students to reach their
educational goals. Applying for scholarships
takes time, organization and research, but
the process is so beneficial as scholarship
monies help to ease the financial burden of
paying for college.
Bright Flight Scholars, students earning 31
or higher on the ACT test, were recognized
and honored at the event. Those students
were Kaitlyn Burress, Jacob Cogdill, Logan
Freeman, Alejandro Gallegos, Daniel
Goering, Haley Johnson, Devin Kaveler,
Sarah Regan, Corbin Smith, Brandon
Spoor, Alexander Watson, and Joseph
Whistman. Students who qualify for Birght
Flight Scholars will receive scholarship
money from the state of Missouri if they are
attending a Missouri college or university.
The amount students earn is announced by
the state in July.
(see More Senior Honors on PG. 2)
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Students enlisting in the military were
also recognized at the Senior Awards
ceremony. Our best wishes and
utmost respect for their service goes to
Nathan Baumann, Active Duty of the
United States Army, Rhiannon
Fowler, United States Air Force, MU
ROTC, Emily Hagenbuch, United
States Navy Reserves, Shelbi Lowe,
Active Duty of the United States Navy,
and Jacob Olsen, Active Duty of the
United States National Guard.
More Senior Honors and Awards
2. Keep your grades up! Keep track of
your classwork and if you start to fall
behind, get some help quickly. For
A+ you must have a grade point
average of 2.5 by graduation.
3. Take the semester course, Peer
Helping, in your junior year if
possible. Be a dedicated, enthusiastic
peer helper who earns 50 hours and
keep track of your time.
4. Don’t make a negative choice early
in your high school career that you
will regret later. A+ grads cannot
have more than 6 days of OSS.
Parents of potential A+ grads:
Please support and encourage your
students to meet these requirements to
graduate with A+ even if there is no plan
to use this scholarship after graduation.
It can be a real “feather in the cap” and a
tuition “insurance policy” in case of
unforeseen circumstances.
Students Reap Rewards
of A+ Program
This year our counseling department
was very excited that 139 students
graduated being A+ qualified, the
highest number of PCHS A+ graduates
ever! A+ Coordinator Betty Rust
wants to encourage every student to
get on board with A+ and to work
toward meeting the requirements
whether they are a freshman, senior or
in between.
The most important things to keep in
mind are:
1. Maintain good attendance. You
must graduate with an overall
average 95% attendance rate.
Every absence, excused or
unexcused counts so try to stay
healthy and do not miss school for
inconsequential reasons.
Counselors’ quarters
IMPORTANT
REGISTRATION
DATES
High School
Enrollment Schedule:
August 5th
Seniors (9-5)
August 6th
Juniors (9-5)
August 7th
Sophomores (9-5)
August 8th
Freshmen (9-5)
New School
Enrollments (3-7)
August 9th
Open Enrollment (8-3)
AYE MATES! …
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
You might want to keep this list handy
in case you or someone in your family
finds themselves in need this summer.
211- Need to find counseling? A nursing home? Job training? A food pantry? Want to volunteer or donate goods? You’ll reach a trained, caring professional 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All for free, all confidential. You can also call 816-474-5112 or visit www.kcunitedway.org
FOOD & BASIC NEED ASSISTANCE (Food, clothing, shelter, utilities) Harvester’s Outreach at Vineyard Church 12300 NW Arrowhead Parkway 816.734.8100 Harvesters will deliver a semi-truck full of food to Vineyard Church for families in need. Feel free to bring your own bags and get items for your family. Certain Satur-days each month: 8 to 10 a.m. Upcoming Outreach Dates:
May 18
June 22
July 27 Hillcrest Transitional Housing- www.hillcrestministries.org Platte County 816-587-9037. Clay Coun-ty 816-781-8988. Transitional housing program for homeless families, including employment skills training, financial plan-ning, nutrition classes, and pastoral coun-seling.
Barry Christian Church- 816-436-0462.
Community Clothing Center of Platte County (816) 741-2977, 5047 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City MO 64118 (Agency referral) Family Support Division- Platte Coun-ty 816-858-3740, 233 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO. Clay County 816-407-5800, 7000 Liberty Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
Here’s a list of the most recent in-
formation about summer camps and
activities: (See Back Page Also)
Football
June Contact Dates
June 4-6 (8:30-10:30)
June 11 (8:30—10:00)
June 26 (8:45-10:45)
June 7 on 7 Dates
June 12-19 (8:45-10:45)
LSN 7 on 7 June 22 TBD
July Contact Dates
July 6 & 7; 9; 16 & 17; 23-25
(8:30-10:30)
July 29-31 (7:30-10:30)
7 on 7 @ St. James July 10 TBD
August Contact Dates
August 1 (7:30-10:30)
August 2 Iron Pirate Day
Summer Golf (9-10)
Shiloh Springs Golf Course
June 12 - Putting
June 26 - Chipping
July 10 - Wedges
July 24 - Woods
Soccer
PC Camp - June 3-7
HS: 10 am - 12 pm
Youth: 6 pm - 8 pm
OSU Camp June 26 - 28
Morning: 9 am - 11 am
Evening: 6 pm - 8 pm
Evening of Friday 6/28: 4-6 pm
Family Support Division- Platte Coun-ty 816-858-3740, 233 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO. Clay County 816-407-5800, 7000 Liberty Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry- Clay-Platte-816-454-5295 www.mlmkc.org Clothing closet for Clay County families only. Call to schedule ap-pointment.
Salvation Army- Northland- 816-452-5663, 5306 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118. Emergency Assis-tance: The Northland Corps offers assis-tance with gas, electric and rent. Commu-nity Food Pantry: Pantry hours are gen-erally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Hours are subject to change. Northland Homeless Shelter-816-587-4224. 5935 NW Bell Rd., Parkville, MO 64152.
United Services-Platte County-816-858-5153, 412 Aller, Tracy, MO 64079. Case management services (homeless, parent aid, and employment education). Emer-gency assistance (food pantry, utilities, fan/A.C. program, Christmas, Thanksgiving) Clay County- 816-459-9615, 1900 NE Eng-lewood Road, Gladstone, MO 64118
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTHCARE:
Platte County Health Department-offers primary care appointments for unin-sured and MC+ Platte County residents. Please call the Parkville office at 816-587-5998 to schedule an appointment. The Platte City office schedules primary care appoint-ments for Thursdays only. The Platte City office has walk in availability on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Parkville office makes appointments for Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Platte City location- 212 Marshall Road, Platte City, MO, 816-858-2412
Parkville location- 1201 East Street, Parkville, MO, 816-587-5998
Community Resources Available This Summer
Tel: 816-858-2822
Fax: 816-858-5140
1501 Branch Street
Platte City, MO
Platte County
R3 High School
“Navigating
Towards Excellence”
Alan Bunch
Principal
Shari Waters
Asst. Principal
Phil Dorman
Activities Director
Pirate Pride and Traditions Band & Color Guard Camps
Aye, Mates! More Summer Activities
Cheerleading William Jewell June 10-14 Volleyball Open Gym Dates Mondays June 3, 5,10, 12, 17, 19,24 July 8-9 &15 9 - 11:30 @ PCMS VB Open Play Mondays June 6:30-8:30 pm PHS VB LEAGUE Tuesdays in June Varsity 4:00 JV 6:45 FRESHMAN LEAGUE Tuesdays in June @ Kearney TBA PITT STATE TEAM CAMP Leave for Pittsburgh, KS 8:00 AM from PCMS 9th Grade VB Team Camp 9-Noon 7th-8th Grades VB Camp 1-4 pm
Boys Basketball June 10-14 Grades 10-12 (7-9 am) Free Grades 7-9 (10-Noon) $45 Grades 4-6 (1-3) $45 Girls Basketball in North High School Gym JV/Varsity Camp June 3-6 (7-9 am ) Freshmen Camp June (8:30-10:30) 6th-8th Grades Camp June3 -5 (Noon-1:30) 3rd-5th Grades Camp June 3-5 (2-3:30) Cross Country @ PCHS Track July 22-27 (7-9 am) Wrestling Competition Team Camp Smithville High School June 25-27 (9:00-1:00) $60 per wrestler includes camp t-shirt Featured Clinician: Dom Bradley Special Guest Clinician
Look for more detailed information and this schedule in the mail this summer:
Drum Line Camp - July 23-25 5:00-8:00 pm (Required of all percussionists in Pride Band
Pride Band Marching Bootcamp - July 23 8:00-4:00 NEW CAMP for Pride Band
Leadership Camp/PRIDE Institute - July 24 8:00-4:00 (Limited to Juniors and Seniors
who signed up before school is out in May)
Freshman Camp - July 25-26 (8:00-4:00) Students should report to the HS Band Room
using the back entrance located on the west side (football stadium side) of the building.
Freshman & First Time Marcher Meeting in the Wilson Center- July 24, 7:00 pm
for freshmen and first time members and their parents.
Full Camp - July 29 - Aug. 2 - Both Pride and Traditions bands meet during the
first week. Daily Schedule: Pride playing rehearsal inside (1-3); Break (3-3:30) Traditions
playing rehearsal inside (3:30-5:30); Dinner Break (5:30-6:30) Traditions marching rehearsal
outside (6:30-9:15)
Pride Camp Aug. 5-9, (7:00-4:00); Marching/Field Rehearsal outside (7-Noon); Lunch
Break (Noon-1:00); Playing Rehearsal/sectionals/fundamentals practice inside (1-4)