Purnell Swett High School

This is a message from PSHS Parents and Community. Members UNC Health Southeastern is sponsoring a “Keys to Life” excise at Purnell High School tomorrow Monday April 4 on the football around 9:30 am. You may hear sirens, see ambulances and even a helicopter; however, do not be alarmed. This event’s purpose is to educate seniors about the danger on the highways and to make good sound choices when they are out enjoying the night before, during and after the prom. So, please be aware of any noises that you may hear from this event during the morning hours. Thanks and Have a Great Evening

This is a message from PSHS Parents, On Tuesday March 29, students register for next years classes during homeroom. Students filled out two registration forms one was left at school and the other form suppose to be carried home for parents to review and may any changes necessary. If changes were made then students need to bring the form to guidance for review. Parents, this is very important as changes to student schedules will be limited during the school year. So, please ask your child about their registration form before it is too late. Forms are due to Guidance by Friday April 1st. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS The BETA Club and National Honors Society Induction Ceremony will be Monday April 4th at 6:00 pm in the main gym. Inductees are asked to wear black pants and a white or black top or a black or white dress. We look forward to this ceremony honoring students' induction into these prestigious organizations. Thanks and have a great evening

This is a message from PSHS, Parents The out-of-district transfer requests for the 2022 - 2023 school year begins today March 1, 2022 until April 1, 2022. The out-of-district transfer request form may be found on the PSRC website under the “News” heading; once there scroll down to the bottom and press the “See All News” button and search for the transfer request form. Parents if you do not have internet access you may come to the school to use a computer and fill out the form online. Just as a Reminder: • Parents must fill out separate applications for each child they have. All requests will be considered individually. • Student transfers can be denied for the following reasons: 1) overcrowding of classes; 2) the student's prior attendance record; 3) the student's prior conduct record; and 4) any other lawful reasons determined by the district. • Parents that submit applications within the March 1, 2022-April 1, 2022 window should know something around late June as to whether the request was approved or not. • Any transfer that is approved based upon false or misleading information will be declared void, and the transfer will be rescinded. Thanks, and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS Parents, Parents, PSHS will host a Title I Parent night for all junior and senior parent’s Monday March 14th at 6:00 pm in the media center. Several speakers will be on hand to educate parents on helping their child be successful in high school and ultimately preparing them for the future. Also, refreshments will be available so please come out to show your support. Thanks, and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS Parents, PSHS will host Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday March 10th from 5:30 pm ----- 7:00pm. Parents you will go straight to teacher classrooms; however, you may have a short wait time so please respect the privacy of others. We look forward to seeing each of you as we strive to meet the needs of our students. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS Parents, PSHS will host a Title I Parent night for all ninth and tenth grade parent’s tomorrow Monday March 7th at 6:00 pm in the media center. Several speakers will be on hand to educate parents on helping their child be successful in high school. Refreshments will be available. Thanks, and Have a Great Night

This is a message from PSHS, Parents, Parents The out-of-district transfer requests for the 2022 - 2023 school year begins today March 1, 2022 until April 1, 2022. The out-of-district transfer request form may be found on the PSRC website under the “News” heading; once there scroll down to the bottom and press the “See All News” button and search for the transfer request form. Parents if you do not have internet access you may come to the school to use a computer and fill out the form online. Just as a Reminder: • Parents must fill out separate applications for each child they have. All requests will be considered individually. • Student transfers can be denied for the following reasons: 1) overcrowding of classes; 2) the student's prior attendance record; 3) the student's prior conduct record; and 4) any other lawful reasons determined by the district. • Parents that submit applications within the March 1, 2022-April 1, 2022 window should know something around late June as to whether the request was approved or not. • Any transfer that is approved based upon false or misleading information will be declared void, and the transfer will be rescinded. Thanks, and Have a Great D

This is a message from PSHS, Parents, We are currently preparing for Summer School which is Credit Recovery & Enrichment for our high school students. Only core courses may be recovered this summer which include English, Math, Science and Social Studies. The criteria for students to participate in Credit Recovery this summer is as follows: • Students must have less than 20 unexcused absences for the semester, or • Students with more than 20 unexcused absences for the semester must have attended Learning Centers or Saturday Academy in an attempt to make up those days. If a student does not satisfy these requirements, they will not be allowed to participate in Credit Recovery. So, parents if you want your child to be eligible for summer school, they must be attending Learning Centers and Saturday School to make up any unexcused absence. In addition, a second graduation ceremony will not be held for the 2021-22 school year. If students do not fulfill their requirements prior to June 10, 2022, they will not have the opportunity to participate in a graduation ceremony but may receive their diploma at the end of summer school if they qualified to attend. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents, 11th grade students will take the ACT on tomorrow, March the 1st , 2022. Students will need to arrive by 8:20 am. This is an exam that all 11th grade students are expected to take. 11th grade Virtual students will need to report to campus on Tuesday as well. All Students will report to homeroom and remain there until testing is complete. There will be no early dismissals during testing. 11th grade students were emailed last week with information regarding the ACT. Please ask your student about this information. Thanks and have a great evening.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents, 11th grade students will take the ACT on Tuesday, March the 1st , 2022. Students will need to arrive by 8:20 am. This is an exam that all 11th grade students are expected to take. 11th grade Virtual students will need to report to campus on Tuesday as well. All Students will report to homeroom and remain there until testing is complete. There will be no early dismissals during testing. 11th grade students were emailed last week with information regarding the ACT. Please ask your student about this information. Thanks and have a great evening.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents, 11th grade students will take the ACT on Tuesday, March the 1st , 2022. Students will need to arrive by 8:20 am. This is an exam that all 11th grade students are expected to take. 11th grade Virtual students will need to report to campus on Tuesday as well. All Students will report to homeroom and remain there until testing is complete. There will be no early dismissals during testing. 11th grade students were emailed last week with information regarding the ACT. Please ask your student about this information. Thanks and have a great evening.

This is a message from PSHS Come one come all to see PSHS girls basketball team play for the United 8 Athletic Conference Tournament Championship the evening at 6:00pm. Don't miss out as our Lady Rams try to make history. Thanks and Have a Great Day and I'll see you at the game

Parents, This morning students reported someone pointing a gun at them from the student parking. After a thorough investigation by the schools' resource officers, it was determined the gun was not real. However, the situation created a panic and is currently being dealt with using the same guidelines as if the gun was real. Parents, please educate your children about the dangers of bringing real and toy guns on school grounds. PSHS works hard to provide a safe school environment that is conducive to learning.

Parents, As you know, we have begun a new semester and some changes have been made. First, students will not be allowed to attend google meets unless that have been approved for virtual, quarantined or tested positive. All virtual students must be approved by Central Office and not the school. Students just can’t stay home and join google meets. Also, assignments will not remain open for the entire nine weeks. Assignments will close and lock according to the timeline given to them by their teachers. When students are absent, they will be allowed to make up assignments. After five unexcused absences, students must attend learning centers and Saturday school. Parents, please report any exposures and positive results to the school as soon as possible leaving the parent’s name, student’s name and contact information. You will be contacted in some form or fashion. I appreciate your patience and understanding during this hectic time. Thanks and Have a Great Night

This is a message from PSHS Parents, Buses 29 and 385 will not run tomorrow due to a shortage in bus drivers. We are asking you to make arrangements for your child to come take their exams if at all possible. We understand the hardship this may cause but we are doing all we can to provide transportation on a daily basis. If you know anyone that is interested in driving a bus please send them to us as we are in dire need of drivers. Thanks and Have a Great Night

This is a message from PSHS Parents Any student that missed their EOC exam which is Biology, English II, Math I and Math III can make it up tomorrow morning Thursday January 20th. Also, during this time students can make up their VOCATS exam. If students do not make up exams they will receive a zero and that zero counts as 25% of their final grade. Therefore, it is important to take all exams. Just a reminder parents that students can not be signed out during testing. Testing is over at 1:30 so please don’t come or call to the school asking for your child to be signed out. Thank and Have a Great Evening

This is a message from PSHS Parents Due to a bus driver calling in this morning, bus 397 will not run this morning. Parents it will be helpful if you could arrange for your child to come take their exam this morning. If for any reason you cannot arrange transportation, you child may make up their exam Friday. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your patience and have a great evening.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School. In order to keep our students and staff safe while we are still in the Covid 19 pandemic, we are asking that you all please remember to do the following: Students are expected to wear a mask at all times while in the school building and riding the school bus. If your child tested positive for Covid 19, please keep them at home. If your child is exhibiting symptoms of Covid 19, please keep them at home and have them tested. If your child or anyone in your home is awaiting the results of a Covid 19 test, please keep them at home. If anyone that resides in your immediate household has tested positive for Covid 19, please keep your child at home. In all of these situations please contact your child's teachers or guidance counselors. Thanks and have a great evening.

Parents, Students, and to all Purnell Swett High School Community I just want to take this opportunity to give a shout out to Purnell Swett High School’s Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball team for winning the Robeson County Shoot Out Championships last night before a sell out crowd at the Jones Center at the University of North at Pembroke and defeating St. Paul’s High School in both events. We are proud of our student athletes and look forward to what lies ahead. Congratulations Coach Jeremy Sampson and Coach Kalen Eddings for a job well done. Go Rams!!!!!! Thanks and Have a Great Night