
At the last school board meeting, students from the CTE program presented instructional highlights and shared their experiences, emphasizing the importance of career exploration.







π’ Attention Class of 2024! Here's what you need to do for our upcoming trip to Busch Gardens:
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Ensure your class dues are paid in full by Thursday, April 25.
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No unexcused absences from Monday, April 15 to Thursday, May 9.
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No discipline referrals from Monday, April 15 to Thursday, May 9.
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Adhere to the PECPS Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
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Return any overdue or lost library books.
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Submit your completed and signed permission form along with payment of $45 to Ms. Ramsey by Thursday, April 18. This covers your Busch Gardens ticket and breakfast biscuit. Remember to bring extra cash for lunch, dinner, and souvenirs! π’πποΈ


Congratulations to our recent S.O.A.R. into Spring winners! These students were randomly selected to receive a prize for being in school today. Prizes include wireless speakers, headphones, doodle boards, and more! Congratulations, E. Estes and A. Monroe. #AttendanceMattersVA




The family engagement centers will be open until April 18, 2024. After this date, they will close for the remainder of the school year. The middle school center will reopen to students and families during summer school!


April is Workforce Readiness Month! This week is CTE Spirit Week! Today, students dressed up as first responders. On Tuesday, it's Farm vs. Chef; Wednesday is Automotive Careers; Thursday is Dress to Impress, and Friday is Eagle Pride!



Don't miss "The Wizard of Oz" play tonight at 7:00 pm, performed by PECHS students! Tickets cost only $5.00 and are available for purchase at the door. Cash only.


Attention seniors, don't forget to wear your senior shirt for the class picture on Friday, April 12th at 2:00 pm. #TheNextChapter


Have you signed up for the FREE upcoming workshop?
Workshop Topic: Social Security and VA Medicaid Waivers
Please use the QR or link to register. https://youtube.com/live/HpeiHfSQKhw?feature=share


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The school board will meet TODAY at 5:30 pm in the school board conference room. This month's meeting will include a budget hearing. Attend in person or watch online.
Watch Online: https://youtube.com/live/HpeiHfSQKhw?feature=share


The school board of PECPS will have a meeting on Wednesday, April 10th, at 5:30 pm in the school board conference room. This month's meeting will include a budget hearing. The 2024-2025 budget will focus on literacy support and mental health resources.


Mr. Ganzert promised to shave his head if the MS band received superior ratings during the recent band assessments, and they did!







Welcome back, Eagles! Check out our HS Eagles' pictures from Spirit Week. Days included Ingredient Day, PJ Day, and more. #EaglePride





April is Work Based Learning Awareness Month. We are having a Spirit Week to celebrate!!


The HS recently hosted a field day as part of an attendance incentive. Eagles enjoyed a huge slide, flag football, snacks, and at the end, students got to pie Dr. Dahl! #AttendanceMattersVA #SchoolEveryDay










Attention Community Partners! Are you interested in sharing career opportunities with our Eagles? Consider attending the upcoming Career Fair at the high school. Please email college.adviser@pecps.k12.va.us for more information.


Calendar Update: Because of the solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8, 2024, Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) is extending spring break by one day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 9th. The solar eclipse will cross the United States stretching from Dallas, Texas to Caribou, Maine and is expected to be in our region between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. During that time of the eclipse, approximately 85% of the sun will be partially covered by the moon and the sky will darken. For more information, please read the message posted by the superintendent.
https://www.pecps.k12.va.us/article/1528991


Upcoming Eagle Families Workshop: Social Security and VA Medicaid Waivers
Please use the QR or link to register. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1203033


PECPS Families: Your feedback is needed. Please consider attending one of the sessions in person or online for a roundtable discussion about the Science Standards of Learning. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VADOE/bulletins/391a5aa#Roundtable


Students from PECHS recently attended the Call Me Mister program at Longwood University. The program focuses on mentoring and encouraging male students to pursue a career in education.



