📢 Attention Seniors! 📢
While 9th-11th graders are testing on Wednesday, our seniors have an exciting lineup of sessions to help with postsecondary success:
• Basics of Insurance presented by State Farm
• Intro to Credit Scores and Loans presented by Pendleton Community Bank
• Postsecondary Panel of Experts led by PCHS Alumni and High Rocks
Plus, seniors will have another opportunity to complete their mandatory CPR training.
Get ready to learn, grow, and prepare for your future! 💪
#HighSchool #TestingDay #PostsecondarySuccess #CPRTraining #FutureReady #PocahontasCountyHighSchool
The Countdown is ON! SAT/PSAT testing is happening THIS WEDNESDAY! Here are some tips from College Board to get in the right headspace if you're suffering from test anxiety!
🎓 Friday Scholarship Spotlight: WV Invests Grant Program 🎓
💰 Full Tuition Coverage 💰
West Virginia's state-funded WV Invests program covers basic tuition, mandatory fees, and academic program fees for select certificate and associate degree programs at public institutions. Priority is given to high-demand fields like IT and healthcare. 🌟
📅 Apply by April 15! 📅
🎉 Our final SAT tip for this week: Wait for the "Confetti" screen! ✨
We 💜our military families!
Please join us our district schools to show support to military-connected families with a spirit week April 7-11.
About "Purple Up Month"
During April, the Department of Defense Education Activity and school systems across the country honor the courage and resiliency of military-connected children by celebrating the Month of the Military Child or “Purple Up Month." Purple is used to recognize military children from all branches because it represents a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and blue from the Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy.
📢 The time is here! 2025-2026 School Calendar voting is OPEN! 📢
We invite you to review the three calendar options created by our dedicated committee, which includes Faculty Senate and Local School Improvement Chairs, instructional coaches, directors, parents, and staff. 🗓️
🗳️ Voting ends at 4 PM on Tuesday, April 15. The selected calendar will be included on the April 22 Board agenda.
Cast your vote here: https://forms.office.com/r/vPB5Xy0Tww or use the attached QR code.
Thank you for your time and support of Pocahontas County Schools! 🙏
#SchoolCalendar #CommunityVote #PocahontasCountySchools
📣Today's SAT Tip: Maximize the tools available to you!
Pocahontas County Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as our next Superintendent of Schools! 🌟
📍 Location: Buckeye, WV 📅 Start Date: July 1, 2025 💼 Salary: Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience
Key Qualities:
Strong communication skills
Empathetic and approachable
Collaborative and relationship-builder
Student-focused with curriculum expertise
Decisive and fair leadership
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical insurance
Paid personal leave and vacation
Retirement and disability benefits
And much more!
📌 Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
Join us in shaping the future of education in Pocahontas County! Apply now and make a difference. 🌟
🔗 For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.wvsba.org/page/wv-superintendent-vacancies2
🚨SAT Tip Incoming: Make Educated Guesses!🚨
⬇Today's SAT Tip: Pace Yourself!⬇
🔂Last week, in preparation for the SAT, we shared a series of test prep tips. This week, we'll be sharing test-TAKING tips. 🗨 Check out the 1st tip below! ⬇
🚨The countdown is on! The SAT is happening next week! 🚨
🗓️ SAT Testing Day: April 9th 🗓️
Here's the breakdown:
9th Graders: PSAT 8/9
10th Graders: PSAT 10
11th Graders: SAT
Seniors: Engaging in life-skill building sessions (details to come!)
Find out more about the PSAT/SAT here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
PCHS Students, Parents, Community,
You may know me as a classmate, your 4th or 7th grade teacher, or as the PCHS assistant principal for the last three years. As a PCHS graduate, I’ve proudly served public education for nearly thirty years. I raised & taught my children here in Pocahontas County & taught many of you & your children. As your principal, I want to hear from you! We need to address many things & I need your input & support to make the changes your children deserve. Please give us your feedback here: https://forms.office.com/r/jH9B3RXL0z. I will continue to do everything I can to make you proud of the education your children receive here.
Christine Campbell, PCHS Principal
📣SAT Tip: Take advantage of TutorWV, a FREE online program to help West Virginians of ALL ages achieve their goals!📣
Students! You have access to free individualized subject tutoring, test prep and both live & drop off writing review.
Maintain or improve your GPA and help boost your college application by using Tutor.com and The Princeton Review’s expert, on-demand services in a variety of subjects—including AP® courses.
You can develop a plan to improve your SAT scores.
The live or drop-off writing review can also help you refine your college application and scholarship essays.
Follow the steps in the 2 links below to get started:
https://www.tutor.com/cmspublicfiles/WWW/TutorWV-HiW_cv2_2023-en.pdf
https://www.tutor.com/cmspublicfiles/WWW/SAT-ACT_Essentials_2025-tutorwv-en.pdf
🎇Friday Scholarship Spotlight: Elisabeth Brown & Robert Stanley Jacobson Scholarship🎇
Renewable scholarship opportunity for students from Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Monroe Counties who are preparing to attend college. Applicants must enroll in a post-secondary institution and may reapply each year for continued support.
Application Deadline: April 10th
https://bit.ly/3DYfgdO
🌟 Shout out to our amazing community, staff and students! 🌟 Thank you for coming together to support the flood victims in southern WV! 🙌 Just look at the incredible items collected to help our fellow Mountaineers recover from the recent flooding. 😍 Donated items were delivered to the McDowell County Board of Education office on 3/27 by Ms. Tritapoe and Mrs. Wilfong. In addition to the donated goods, MMS and PCHS hosted penny drives to collect monetary donations for victims that were also delivered. McDowell County staff were FLOORED by the generosity of our county and were deeply appreciative of our efforts! 💙 #CommunityStrong #WVRecovery #MountaineerPride #WVStrong #GreatThingsFromPC
REMINDER! Today is the last day to register for Pre-K! Please get those packets turned in! We can't wait to see you! 👧 📚
You can find more information about our Pre-K program here: https://boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/page/pre-school
📢IMPORTANT! 2024/2025 Calendar changes!📅
• The April 11 Faculty Senate Day will be moved to Friday, April 18
• The May 29 Faculty Senate Day will be moved to Friday, May 23
• Students will be dismissed 3 hours early on the faculty senate days and will attend the full school day on the other days
An updated school calendar can be found on our website: boe.pocahontas.k12.wv.us
📚 Practice Makes Perfect! 📚
📝 Boost your prep with Bluebook and Khan Academy – the ultimate tools to help you ace the test! 💪
🔹 Bluebook: Your go-to for official SAT practice tests. Get a feel for the real exam and track your progress with ease.
🔹 Khan Academy: Personalized practice tailored just for you. Brush up on math, reading, and writing with interactive lessons and practice questions.
Check out this guide that Mrs. G made for using the practice tests on Bluebook/Khan!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2361/PCHS/5450415/Bluebook_SAT_Practice_Notes.pdf
#SATPrep #StudySmart #Bluebook #KhanAcademy #FutureSuccess
