Updated For: 3/24/23
Reminders
Attention JUNIORS: The American Legion sponsors two leadership programs for students: Boys State and Girl State. These summer programs provide participants lessons on leadership, good citizenship, and community service. Both programs run from June 19-25. Candidates are selected based on personal achievement and do require an interview with representatives from the American Legion. The deadline for applying to Girls State is April 1, and the deadline for the Boys State applications is April 30. See or email your school counselor if you are interested in applying for either of these programs.
Please return library books that are overdue. If you have lost or damaged your book, you are responsible to pay the replacement cost. Take care of those overdue books as soon as possible! Overdue books will need to be returned before you can go to Prom.
VTSS is starting an incentive program! Staff members will be awarding points/tallies to students when they are doing good deeds or making improvements in and outside of the classroom! You may cash in your tallies for the prizes listed on the posters around the school with Ms. Ramsey in the Library or Mr. Therkildsen in room 132 in the East Wing.
If you are having trouble in your classes and would like extra help on assignments or preparing for a test, come join us at the YMCA on Saturdays. There will be teachers available to help you understand assignments that you may have missed, complete your assignments for any class, or prepare for an upcoming test. We will meet at the YMCA from 9 am to noon on March 11th, March 25th, April 15th and 29th. We will provide lunch and a bus can bring you to us and take you home. Please look in the cafeteria for QR codes to sign up.
PECHS is proud to introduce the new club Prism Alliance. Prism is intended to be a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ students and their peers to educate and advocate. The first meeting will be February 23rd from 3:30 - 4:30 in Ms. York's room. You MUST be signed up before Wednesday February 22nd to stay for the meeting. Please see one of the flyers located in the cafeteria to sign up or stop by Ms. York's room before or after school.
The PECHS literary magazine is accepting submissions!
Any artwork, photography, poetry essays, short stories, song lyrics or graphic art would gladly be accepted for consideration of publication in the school's literary magazine. We want to celebrate all your hard work! School literary publications are the perfect addition to college and honor society applications!
All students must have a ride home from any after school athletic event. If you do not have a ride home, a Sheriff’s Deputy will take you to the Sheriff’s Office to be picked up by a parent or guardian.
If you are a car rider, you are NOT allowed to walk over to the Middle School during afternoon dismissal. You MUST be picked up in the Junior parking lot of the High School.
After-school tutoring for semester two will start on Jan. 9. Tutoring will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm. Students are to report to the cafeteria during 3rd wave dismissal. After-school tutoring forms, if one has not already been completed, will be available in the main office, counseling office, and the library. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Woodson whose office is located in the library.
Do you love to draw, paint, or create? The National Art Honor Society is seeking underclassmen to join our ranks of creative minds. Applicants only need to have taken one visual arts class during their time at the high school and currently have a 3.2 GPA. Please scan the poster located outside of Ms. York's room, or the library for more information. Applications close March 31st at midnight.
CLASS DUES - if you have not paid your class dues, please do this as soon as possible to be able to participate in school activities. Please see Ms. Ramsey in the library to get your class dues total and/or pay your dues. You can pay with cash, check or money order and you will receive a receipt for your payment. We also do payment plans if you cannot pay all at once.
OVERDUE BOOKS - there are many books that have not been returned since first semester. Please return or renew books as soon as possible. Overdue slips will be put in teachers' mailboxes so you should receive your overdue notice shortly. See Ms. Ramsey in the library for any questions.
PROM REMINDERS:
Attention all junior and senior young ladies attending prom this year. There is a wonderful selection of prom dresses donated by former Prince Edward students in room 130, Ms. Pippen’s room. If you have not gotten your dress yet and want to see what we have to offer for free, please come by and check them out. They will be yours to keep.
Please pay class dues as soon as possible - this is especially important for seniors. You can pay your dues in the library by cash, check or money order, and payment plans are available. To attend prom, your dues must be paid by 3 p.m. on March 13. Ms. Ramsey can let you know your total so those dues can get paid!
Please stop by the prom table during lunches Tuesday 3/28 through Friday 3/31 to pick-up your prom invitations. At that time, you will be required to register yourself and your guest and make nominations for Prom King/Queen/Prince/Princess using the QR codes at the table. Only students that have paid their dues will receive an invitation and be eligible for prom court nominations.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST , TO ATTEND PROM.
Attention all junior and senior young ladies attending prom this year. There is a wonderful selection of prom dresses donated by former Prince Edward students in room 130, Ms. Pippen’s room. If you have not gotten your dress yet and want to see what we have to offer for free, please come by and check them out. They will be yours to keep.
Senior ladies: Are you making plans to get your hair done for prom? How about a free hair styling for the dance of the season? If you wish to be entered in the opportunity to win a free hair styling from a local salon, which will also include nails and full makeup, stop by the front of the counseling office and enter your name in the drawing. The last day to entire the drawing will be March 31st; the winner will be drawn after spring break.
Students who signed up for the Line Worker for A Day Field Trip and were given a permission form, please be sure to turn in your permission form to Ms. Duncan as soon as possible.
There is still time to sign up for Saturday tutoring. Find the QR code in the cafeteria and register to join us. You will have individual help on assignments for all contents, test preparation, and any writing assignment you are working on in English. We meet at the YMCA from 9 am to 12. Don’t forget to bring a charged Chromebook.
Any student needing volunteer service hours, the PTA will be holding their Spring Fling on Saturday, April 15th and they need helpers. If you are interested in helping, please see Mrs. Simon to sign up.
Do you love to draw, paint, or create? The National Art Honor Society is seeking underclassmen to join our ranks of creative minds. Applicants only need to have taken one visual arts class during their time at the high school and currently have a 3.2 GPA. Please scan the poster located outside of Ms. York's room, or the library for more information. Applications close March 31st at midnight.
PROM CHECKLIST
➡️Important Senior Announcements➡️
Seniors, please check the Class of 2023 Canvas page for all college and career info. If you have any questions, see Ms. Curry in the Counseling Office or email her at [email protected]
If you have received a college acceptance letter/email, please fill out the Google Form on the Class of 2023 canvas page so that your school counselors & college adviser can keep track of all of your accomplishments! This Google Form will be open throughout the 2022-2023 school year, so please continue to share your acceptances throughout the school year.
Seniors: The Southside Electric Cooperative scholarship application is now open. This local scholarship application can be found at the front of the Counseling Office. The deadline to submit is March 27th.
Seniors: The FAFSA officially opened on October 1st! If you are interested in community college, college, workforce training programs, or trade school you NEED to file the 2023-2024 FAFSA! It determines your eligibility for federal financial aid. If you have questions about the FAFSA, see Ms. Curry in the Counseling Office.
Class dues were due Monday, October 17. Paid dues provide for you to attend special events like the Homecoming Tailgate and for Prom in junior and senior years. You can pay dues in the library to Ms. Ramsey by cash, check, or money order. Dues are $15 for freshmen, $25 for sophomores, $35 for juniors, and $60 for seniors. Please add a $10 late fee for dues paid after October 17th. You can also pay in installments - see Ms. Ramsey for information.
Senior ladies: Are you making plans to get your hair done for prom? How about a free hair styling for the dance of the season? If you wish to be entered in the opportunity to win a free hair styling from a local salon, which will also include nails and full makeup, stop by the front of the counseling office and enter your name in the drawing. The last day to entire the drawing will be March 31st; the winner will be drawn after spring break.
Juniors and Seniors: If you are bringing a guest to prom that does not attend Prince Edward County Public Schools, you must complete a guest form and return it by April 7th to Mrs. Cole in Room 125. You can pick-up your form in the main office at Mrs. Johnson's desk. All guests MUST have a form completed and all guests must be under 21 years old.
Seniors! Please complete the survey for the Edwardian as soon as possible. The deadline has been extended to April 11th. You can find a link to the form in an announcement on the Class of 2023 Canvas page.
Edwardian
College & Career Readiness:
If you have received a college acceptance letter/email, please fill out the Google Form on the Class of 2023 canvas page so that your school counselors & college adviser can keep track of all of your accomplishments! This Google Form will be open throughout the 2022-2023 school year, so please continue to share your acceptances throughout the school year.
Ms. Wiley, the SVCC Career Coach, will be in the Counseling Office every Wednesday from 9-3. If you are undecided about your post-grad plans or interested in applying to community college, talk with her about your options!
Attention Juniors: Please contact your school counselor if you are interested in signing up for the Welding program at SVCC for the next school year.
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: Please contact your school counselor if you are interested in signing up for SVCC's Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning program, also known as the HVAC program, for the next school year.
Attention JUNIORS: The American Legion sponsors two leadership programs for students: Boys State and Girl State. These summer programs provide participants lessons on leadership, good citizenship, and community service. Both programs run from June 19-25. Candidates are selected based on personal achievement and do require an interview with representatives from the American Legion. The deadline for applying to Girls State is April 1, and the deadline for the Boys State applications is April 30. See or email your school counselor if you are interested in applying for either of these programs.
Seniors! Please submit your baby photos to Ms. Dabbs for the Senior Showcase by April 28th! Online submissions only this year. Please find a link to submit your photos in an announcement on the Class of 2023 Canvas page.
Applications for the Elias Jones Memorial Scholarship are now available. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a graduating senior who demonstrates leadership skills and good character. Any senior who has been accepted into a college and plans to attend within six months of graduation is encouraged to apply. The scholarship grant will be for two thousand five hundred dollars. This scholarship is only available to Prince Edward High School seniors. The application packet is available in the Counseling Office. Applications are due by April 14.
Seniors, please check the Class of 2023 Canvas page for all college and career info. If you have any questions, see Ms. Curry in the Counseling Office or email her at [email protected]
Seniors: The Southside Electric Cooperative scholarship application is now open. This local scholarship application can be found at the front of the Counseling Office. The deadline to submit is March 27th.
Prince Edward Eagle Athletics
Students must have a VHSL Sports Physical to try out for any VHSL sport. Physical forms can be picked up at Prince Edward High School in the main office, CTE office, or download them here
Winter Athletic Awards Ceremony will be held Friday at 11:00 in Auditorium
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Transportation information click here.
Dress Code:
1. Torn, holey, or ripped clothing that exposes skin above the knee is prohibited. Tights or leggings must cover any torn areas which may expose skin above the knee.
2. Hats, caps, shower caps, bonnets, visors, stocking caps, bandanas, headbands, or hoods worn around the head or neck must be removed upon entering the building.
3. Skirts, dresses, and shorts should not be higher than 4 inches above the knee from the center of the kneecap when standing. This is also true of slits in long or short skirts.
4. Leggings, jeggings, and tights need a dress worn over top of them that is fingertip length or longer.
5. Pants, sweat pants, low-ride pants, and shorts must be worn to the waist, without exposing underwear or skin.
6. Bedroom slippers are not to be worn to school. Shoes are to be worn at all times for safety and sanitary reasons.
7. Low-cut tops/shirts, halter tops, body suits, tops that reveal the navel or midriff, shirts/dresses with spaghetti straps and other revealing clothing are also not acceptable. All tops/shirts must not show cleavage and they must have a 3 finger width in the strap.
8. Tank tops, muscle shirts, and see-through clothing are not acceptable.
9. Biker pants, leotards, blankets, sleepwear or loungewear worn as outerwear, or chains are prohibited.
10. Sunglasses (or other dark or shaded glasses) are not to be worn in the building. If they are necessary for medical treatment, a physician’s permission will be required