Purnell Swett High School

Good afternoon, parents, Please see below a list of scheduled early dismissals for our schools for special events including homecoming events. The following dismissals will take place at 1 p.m. • St. Pauls High, St. Pauls Elementary & St. Pauls Middle - September 22, 2023 for the Homecoming Parade • Fairmont High, Rosenwald Elementary & Fairmont Middle - October 6, 2023 for the Homecoming Parade • Lumberton Senior High, L. Gilbert Carroll Middle, Lumberton Jr. High and Tanglewood Elementary - October 13, 2023 for the Homecoming Parade • Red Springs High, Peterson Elementary & Red Springs Middle - October 13, 2023 for the Homecoming Parade • Purnell Swett High, Pembroke Elementary & Pembroke Middle - October 26, 2023 for the UNCP Homecoming Parade • Purnell Swett High, Pembroke Elementary, Pembroke Middle & Union Chapel Elementary - December 7, 2023 for the Town of Pembroke Christmas Parade

Parents, School will release at 2:45 pm today Wednesday August 30th due to the possibility of inclement weather. Once again we will dismiss at 2:45pm not 2:00pm. Parents please make any necessary arrangements to get your child from school to home in the safest manner possible. Thanks,

This is a message from PSHS Parents, As you know school begins Monday August 28th at 8:00am sharp. I would like to provide some tidbits of information that will help make next week an awesome first week of school. Student drop-off is at the front of the school and not the teacher parking lot. Students should not be dropped off or picked up at the store next to our school. PSHS will not assume any responsibility if anything happens while crossing the road or at the store. Students should adhere to the school dress code policy. It is on the school webpage, Facebook and copies were provided during Open-House and Freshman Transition. Dress code will be enforced on day one. Students will report to homeroom. If a student does not know their homeroom, they should report to the main gym immediately.Breakfast will not be served Monday morning.Schedules are final so please do not ask for a schedule change. Thanks,

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents and Students, This is a reminder that we will have our first home football game tomorrow night Friday August 25 against the Fairmont Golden Tornado's. I would like to remind students this is a school sponsored event so the school rules and school dress code will be enforced. Thanks and Have a great night.

This is a message from PSHS Parents, This is a reminder that we will have our annual OPEN House tomorrow Thursday August 24,2023 from 1:00 ---- 6:00 pm. Students may enter the main commons area to receive a schedule then go by each class to see their teachers. There will not be any schedule changes so please do not make any request. Also, If any student needs to enroll they make go to Guidance to receive an enrollment packet. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Thanks and Have a Good Night.

This is a message from PSHS Parents, This is a friendly reminder that we will be having our Freshman Transition meeting today at 5:00 pm sharp in the main gym. Parents must accompany students. Thanks and We will See You Soon

This is a message from PSHS Parents, Purnell Swett High School will host it’s annual Freshman Transition meeting tomorrow Tuesday August 15th beginning sharp at 5:00pm in the main gym. It is imperative that everyone is on time. To maximize the amount of space within classrooms, I ask that we limit the amount of participants to 3 per family. I will speak with everyone briefly then break into 12 groups to discuss information pertinent to the success of your child while attending Purnell Swett High School. We look forward to seeing you. Thanks and Have a Great Day

Parents and Students, At this time class schedules can be viewed in PowerSchool. Hopefully everyone likes their schedule; however, if you would like to request a schedule change, you can come to the school to meet with a counselor or you can fill out the google form sent to you in an email. Counselors will be at school beginning Monday August 7th through Wednesday August 9th from 8:00 am until12:00 noon. Please know that counselors will do their best to accommodate class change requests; however, circumstances may simply not allow changes to take place. This will be the only time schedules can be changed. You will not be able to request a change to your schedule after Wednesday August 9th . Also, seniors must come out this week to apply for Early Graduation and Early dismissal. Parents must be present to sign applications. To apply for early dismissal, a recent pay stub or letter from the employer with the employer's name and phone number needs to be submitted with the application. Seniors wanting to early graduate must have at least 24 credits to apply. Finally, Robeson Community College will be on campus only on Tuesday August 8th from 8am - 3pm for students to register for CCP courses. CCP courses are for current 11th and 12th grade students who have at least an unweighted GPA of 2.8. Thanks and have a great day

Parents and Students, PSHS is hosting their 2023-2024 JV and Varsity Volleyball tryouts in the main gym on Monday July 31st and Tuesday August 1st. This is a two day event only so mark your calendars if you are planning to try out. Tryouts begin at 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Also, JV and Varsity football tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 7:30 am until 11:00 am. Tryouts will be held on the practice field so don't be late. All athletes should complete their PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts.

Parents and Students, In addition to Football and Volleyball tryouts, there will be cross country and boys soccer tryouts as well. Cross Country tryouts begin Monday July 31st at 7:00 am on the track whereas boy's soccer tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 6pm-8pm on the practice soccer field. All athletes should complete the PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts.

Parents and Seniors, If you missed taking your senior photo this week please don't worry because you can schedule at date and time with Prestige Portrait Studios. Our Guidance Counselor Ms. Whitney Steen has email seniors a flyer detailing all necessary information. In addition to this, we will announce a makeup day in October once it becomes available. Please go check your email now if you haven't already.....Thanks and Have a Great Day

Parents and Students, PSHS is hosting their 2023-2024 JV and Varsity Volleyball tryouts in the main gym on Monday July 31st and Tuesday August 1st. This is a two day event only so mark your calendars if you are planning to try out. Tryouts begin at 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Also, JV and Varsity football tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 7:30 am until 11:00 am. Tryouts will be held on the practice field so don't be late. All athletes should complete their PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts. Thanks,

Parents and Students, In addition to Football and Volleyball tryouts, there will be cross country and boys soccer tryouts as well. Cross Country tryouts begin Monday July 31st at 7:00 am on the track whereas boy's soccer tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 6pm-8pm on the practice soccer field. All athletes should complete the PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts.

Parents and Students, PSHS is hosting their 2023-2024 JV and Varsity Volleyball tryouts in the main gym on Monday July 31st and Tuesday August 1st. This is a two day event only so mark your calendars if you are planning to try out. Tryouts begin at 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Also, JV and Varsity football tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 7:30 am until 11:00 am. Tryouts will be held on the practice field so don't be late. All athletes should complete their PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts.

Parents and Students, PSHS is hosting their 2023-2024 JV and Varsity Volleyball tryouts in the main gym on Monday July 31st and Tuesday August 1st. This is a two day event only so mark your calendars if you are planning to try out. Tryouts begin at 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Also, JV and Varsity football tryouts begin Monday July 31st from 7:30 am until 11:00 am. Tryouts will be held on the practice field so don't be late. All athletes should complete their PlanetHS online documents before Monday tryouts. These documents are required by law before students can participate in tryouts.

**UPDATE** Due to anticipated inclement weather for Friday, June 23, the food giveaway event at Campbell's Soup has been postponed to a later date.

Seniors and Parents, Graduation is tomorrow Friday June 16th at 9:00am. All seniors should arrive on campus to lineup at 7:00 am and enter through the 400 and 500 hallways. Also, seniors should park in the rear of the school. To ensure graduation begins on time, doors will close permanently at 8:45 am for all guest. The doors to the school will open promptly at 7:30 am for guest to arrive. If your are entering the school from Pembroke, you will use the student parking lot. If you are entering the school from Prospect/Maxton, you will use the staff parking lot. JROTC cadets will be directing traffic. Seniors are not allowed to wear hunting boots, crocs, tennis shoes, or jeans. Everyone should be in their Sunday best. Thanks and Have a Great Night

This is a message from PSHS, Seniors and Parents, Graduation practice is tomorrow Thursday, June 15 at 9 am. Students need to park behind the school and enter the 400 and 500 hallways. Students will receive tickets during graduation practice as long as the senior checkout form is completed and turned in. Also, Graduation is Friday, June 16. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9 am. All seniors should be on campus for lineup at 7 am and guests may enter the main commons at 7:30am. To ensure graduation begins on time, doors will close permanently at 8:45 am. Once again, if you are not here by 8:45am you will not be allowed to enter the building. If you are entering the school from Pembroke, you will use the student parking lot. If you are entering the school from Prospect/Maxton, you will use the staff parking lot. Handicap parking will be available in the staff parking lot. JROTC cadets will be directing traffic. Seniors are not allowed to wear hunting boots, crocs, tennis shoes, or jeans. Everyone should be in their Sunday best. Thanks and have a great night.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents, This is a message to remind you that EOC, CTE, and final exams will begin this Monday, June 5, 2023. Listen carefully to the following testing schedule: First period will test Monday, June 5th, Second period will test Tuesday, June 6th, Third period will test Wednesday, June 7th, and Fourth period will test Thursday, June 8th. Any student failing to take an exam will receive a zero for the exam grade which counts for 25% of their final grade. School will release at 1:30 Monday - Thursday and 1:00 Friday. During the testing schedule, there will not be any early dismissals or sign-outs. This is the same process we used last semester. The testing environment has to be protected in an effort for all students to receive a fair chance at doing well on their exams. So, please don't come to school expecting to pick up your child before 1:30 pm. Parents I need your help in making your child understand that pick ups will not be allowed. Thanks and have a great night.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents, This is a message to remind you that EOC, CTE, and final exams will begin this Monday, June 5, 2023. Listen carefully to the following testing schedule: First period will test Monday, June 5th, Second period will test Tuesday, June 6th, Third period will test Wednesday, June 7th, and Fourth period will test Thursday, June 8th. Any student failing to take an exam will receive a zero for the exam grade which counts for 25% of their final grade. School will release at 1:30 Monday - Thursday and 1:00 Friday. During the testing schedule, there will not be any early dismissals or sign-outs. This is the same process we used last semester. The testing environment has to be protected in an effort for all students to receive a fair chance at doing well on their exams. So, please don't come to school expecting to pick up your child before 1:30 pm. Parents I need your help in making your child understand that pick ups will not be allowed. Thanks and have a great night.