Blackout Game, Tonight! The 2022 Pirate Football Blackout Game is tonight, October 21, 7pm at Pirate Stadium. Wear your black shirts to support the Pirates as they take on the William Chrisman Bears and stick around after the game to watch our PCHS Traditions Band's spectacular light show "Women of Pop"!
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DISTRICT CELEBRATIONS AND NOTICES |
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Congrats to PCHS Fall Activities
Several PCHS teams have made it to post-season competition and some are still in season. Congrats and best of luck to these students and athletes!
Softball: Finished their season as District runner up after losing to Kearney in the championship game last weekend.
Football: Currently 3-5 and ranked #5 in our district with 1 more regular season game tonight before Districts.
Volleyball: Currently 22-9, ranked 1st in the conference. #1 seed going into Districts starting Oct. 22.
Boys Soccer: Currently 13-4 with three more regular season games before Districts.
Girls Tennis: Two doubles teams qualified for state for the first time ever: Ellie Fish & Olivia Holbrook and Addison Mayne & Cosette Stephenson.
Boys Swimming: Palmer Keith broke school records in the 100 Butterfly and 200 IM, and Deacon Gutshall in the 500 Free. Team won the PC Invite, and Conference meet is Oct. 27 and 28.
Girls Golf: Conference Champions for 7th straight year (first ever in the White division). Three golfers qualified for State (Bailey Silcott, Ella Green, Lily Ricketts).
Cross Country: Boys finished 1st and Girls finished 2nd in the Conference with Andrew Johnson as individual boys conference champion, and Sisely Mitchell as individual girls champion. Both boys and girls will compete at Districts Oct. 29.
Cheer: Placed 2nd at Regionals and compete at State on Dec. 10.
Vocal Music: 28 All-District Choir members. All-District concert is Oct. 29 at PCHS.
Band: Moved up to Class 5A this year; Grand Champions at Mo West, 3rd in division at Blue Springs South and 2nd in division at Mizzou. Finish competitive marching season Oct. 22 at UCM.
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NCC Welcomes Governor/Celebrates Workforce Development
This week, Northland Career Center welcomed 100+ guests including Governor Mike Parson for its Celebration of Workforce Education. Governor Parson was greeted by a team of skilled trades students in the NCC's Diesel Technology shop before joining local legislators, business and sending school district leaders, and student representatives for the Workforce Celebration in NCC's Culinary Arts room. Dr. Jay Harris opened the conversation by thanking the Governor and legislators for their efforts to provide a $30M award to Northland Career Center. Brian Noller also spoke and shared the vision of the Northland Workforce Education Center through an updated video. New NCC Director, Jeff Green shared his CTE story and introduced Governor Parson, who charged NCC and PCR-3 leaders as well as Northland stakeholders to "get to work" to raise the matching $30M in funds. Governor Parson reiterated his administration's focus on workforce development. "We are proud of the work NCC instructors and administrators are doing to give their students every advantage."
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"Coffee & Conversation" with Dr. Harris
Our Superintendent, Dr. Jay Harris, is inviting parents and community members to join us for "Coffee & Conversation" connections in our buildings. These informal events are designed to share our District goals and listen and learn from families to improve our overall educational experience for our students. Remaining dates are listed below. We hope you can join us!
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Siegrist: Oct. 28, 8:45-9:45am
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PCMS: Nov. 18, 7:45-8:45am
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PCHS Students Share Experiences with LSW
This week, PCHS played host to students and administrators from Lee's Summit West High School on Tuesday, then 28 PCHS students visited Lee's Summit West on Thursday. This is the second year PCHS has participated in a student exchange with area high schools, with goals to learn from and share other experiences with peers and bring back best practices to home schools.
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SAVE THE DATE: Parent/Teacher Conferences - In-person & Virtual, November 2 & 3
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 3. We are offering both in-person and virtual options for conferences. This is a very important time for parents to discuss their student's progress with his/her teachers, as research has shown that parental involvement is one of the most important factors in a student's success in school. Please see the schedule below (buildings and teachers will be communicating specifics for reserving time slots).
Wednesday, November 2, 3:30-7:30pm and Thursday, November 3, 3:30-7:00pm
- Great Beginnings
- Barry School
- Platte City Middle School
- Platte County High School
- Northland Career Center
Wednesday, November 2, 4:30-8:30pm and Thursday, November 3, 4:30-8:00pm
- Compass Elementary
- Pathfinder Elementary
- Siegrist Elementary
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Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations Until December 1
Do you know of a special volunteer, former teacher/employee, or someone who has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the Platte County R-3 School District or has had outstanding accomplishments after graduating from PCHS? If so, now is the time to recognize those special individuals. The PCHS Booster Club is now taking applications for the 2022-23 Hall of Fame through December 1, 2022. Complete the online nomination form here. The Hall of Fame will induct new members on January 31, 2023.
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Alumni/Community Engagement Survey
We're reaching out to PCHS graduates and our community with goals to connect you to current events, your graduating class, and initiatives happening at Platte County School District, as well as connect you with current students to provide relevant and meaningful experiences for them.
Please complete the survey linked below if you are a PCHS graduate or a community member wishing to get involved.
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Join our Team: PCR-3 is Still Hiring!
The school year has started, but we still have some openings across our District, including transportation, custodial, paraprofessional, lunch monitor, food service, and substitute positions. If interested in joining our team, click here to apply! |
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Pirate Pride: BikeWalk KC Brought to Siegrist
For the Pirate Pride portion of the October meeting, Sara Stapleton and Tyler Crawford, PE teachers at Siegrist Elementary, were recognized for their efforts to bring BikeWalk KC’s “BLAST” program to 3rd-5th graders. The program teaches students the rules of the road, bike safety, how to navigate obstacles, and students with little or no experience instruction on how to ride. Coach Stapleton and Coach Crawford have plans to increase this lifestyle activity curriculum across the District. |
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SCHIVIR Me Timbers Staff Recognition
Each month, PCR-3 recognizes staff members who are living our vision, mission, and values, by presenting the "SCHIVIR Me Timbers" award. SCHIVIR is an acronym for our values: Student Focus, Collaboration, High Expectations, Integrity, Visionary Leadership, Innovation, and Results Orientation.
At the October board meeting, Malinda Jeffries, Siegrist 3rd Grade Teacher, was recognized for her visionary leadership, student focus, high expectations, and collaboration in creating a very inclusive space for all at Siegrist. Mrs. Sutton described Mrs. Jeffries with this quote: “There's nothing more powerful than a humble person with a warrior spirit who is driven by a larger purpose.”
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Over the next 3 weeks at the Platte County High School Phase One Project, landscaping and asphalt will wrap up, completing site work for the project. Inside the classroom wing, crews are working on punch list. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades are pushing for final inspections this month. Testing and balancing of the HVAC systems have begun and the gym floor is at 75% installed. The project is on track to complete as planned on December 1, 2022. A ribbon cutting and open house is planned for our community on December 8, from 5:30-7:30pm. Practices will begin in the new fieldhouse and wrestling room in December, with events scheduled to begin in the new facility starting mid-December; new classrooms will open for second semester. |
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At the Platte Purchase Middle School Project, masonry block is completed in the gym, and the structural steel joists have been set. Roof blocking, roof decking, and roofing will begin over the next few weeks in this area. Air barrier and brick veneer continues at the eastern side of the building. Roofing has been completed at the flex performance space and the locker rooms, and roof blocking is ongoing throughout the kitchen/commons area and has begun at the single story classroom wing. Overhead rough-in of piping and conduits continue in multiple areas of the building. Right-of-way work off of Platte Purchase Drive and the football and track areas is ongoing with utilities, curbs, and sidewalks. Asphalt will begin in the latter part of October. |
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Board Approves Increase to Substitute Pay
At the October meeting, the Board approved an increase to substitute pay to improve the District's ability to attract and retain substitutes, and thus fill the available openings each day. The following rate increases will take effect on October 24, 2022. If interested in becoming a substitute, click here to apply.
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Short-term classroom substitute from $15.60 to $16.50, or $123.75 per day.
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Long-term classroom substitute from $18.67 per hour/$140 a day to $20.67 per hour/$155 per day.
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Short-term classified substitute from $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour.
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Long-term classified substitute from $14.20 per hour to $15.50 per hour.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS/INFORMATION |
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NCC Haunted Forest at Basswood - Oct. 21, 22, 28 & 29
Go check out the Haunted Forest, 6-9pm at Basswood Resort (5880 Interurban Rd, Platte City) and support our Northland Career Center students! See flier for details. |
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Community Band Concert - Oct. 23
The Platte City Community Band presents "An Americana Concert" on Sunday, October 23 at 3pm at PCHS's Wilson Center. See flier for details. |
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Aug./Sept. Character Recognition - Oct. 24
Before the PCHS Varsity soccer game on October 24, we'll be recognizing our character and leadership students from the months of Aug and Sept. See flier for details. |
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YMCA Trunk N Treat - Oct. 28
Join the community for a "haunted good time" at Platte City YMCA's Trunk N Treat - October 28 from 4:30-6:30pm. See flier for details. |
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PCHS Dance Mother and Son Bash - Nov. 5
The PCHS Treasures Dance Team is inviting all boys in grades K-5 to invite their mom (grandma, aunt, guardian, etc.) for the 2022 Mother & Son Bash! See flier for details. |
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NCC Open House - Nov. 10
Northland Career Center is having an open house for 8th-11th students & families from 4:30-7:30pm on Thursday, November 10. Learn about the great things happening in Career/Technical Ed on OUR campus! See flier for details. |
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PCHS Fall Musical - Nov. 9, 10, & 12
Who's ready for spooky season!?!? Mark your calendars for the PCHS Fall Musical: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! November 9 & 10 at 7pm; November 12 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 sold online at pchstheatre.com. See flier for details. |
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MPA Yuletide Market - Nov. 12
The 8th annual Yuletide Market is scheduled for 9am to 3pm on Saturday, November 12 at Platte City Middle School to benefit the PCHS Music Parents Association. The Yuletide Market features local crafters, artisans and direct sales consultants. See flier for details. |
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October 21: End of 1st Quarter
October 28: Report Cards Go Home
November 2 & 3: Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 4: No School
November 9: PLC Day, 2-hour early dismissal
November 17: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)
November 23-25: No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 7: PLC Day, 2-hour early dismissal
December 15: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)
December 21: First Semester Ends; 3-hour early dismissal
December 22-30: No School, Winter Break
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Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Stars!
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Vision: Building Learners of Tomorrow...
Mission: To prepare individual learners for success in life,
the Platte County School District provides meaningful experiences in a safe and caring environment.
Values: Student Focus, Collaboration, High Expectations, Integrity, Visionary Leadership, Innovation, Results Orientation
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