Monday, November 30, 2015

Wrestling

Congratulations to the wrestling teams in their two pre-season tournaments in Howland and Bucksport.  Catherine Rocha took fourth place, Ethan Moulton took third place, Cahrey Harristook fourth place,  Dastan Orozbekov took third place, Zachary Wilson took second and fourth place respectively, Ethan Cooley took first and third place respectively, Billy Griffith took fourth place in both tournaments and, Christian Mumley went 2-1 in exhibition matches at the Bucksport tournament.

Monday November 30, 2015

Blue 2 Day - Advisory

Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Break!!

Good luck and safe trip to all the students attending the Body Worlds field trip today in Portland.

Compass Team meets tonight.

Seniors: A 2nd sweatshirt order has begun, forms can by found in the office on on the yearbook bulletin board.  They are due Friday Dec. 11
Wrestlers: Sweatshirt orders are due this friday.

Lunch today

Ham Hogies and Sweet Potato Fries

Quote of the day

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Friday November 20, 2015

Gold 1 Day -  Early release


Juts a reminder that we are having a straight schedule today. At 11:10 we will have lunch for everyone that is staying for lunch. The bus then leaves at 11:30 pm

Lunch today is Assorted Sandwiches

Quote of the day


The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. 

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Thursday November 19, 2015

Blue 1 day-  Reading for Life

Tomorrow for early release day TCTC students are required to attend for the morning. Our bus will pick them up early at 11:00. For next Tuesday and Thursday TCTC students do not have to attend and there will be no bus to get them there, however, if you would like to attend they would certainly have you.

Picture retake day to day!. If you want your photo retaken or you were not here for retake day, please report to the stage? when we call for it.

Chess Club tonight

Good luck to the middle school basketball teams in the quests for victory tonight. B team are at Ridgeway and A teams are home.

Lunch today is Pizza

Quote on another post

Middle School Dance and Dodgeball Tournament

On Friday, December 4th, the Middle School Student Council and NJHS will be hosting a dance and dodgeball tournament at PCES.  Any 7th and 8th graders who would like to participate in the dodgeball tournament must see Mr. Bitetti to sign up their team.  Teams can be no bigger than 6 students.  Ninth graders will be invited to the dance as well.
--
Anthony Bitetti
English Language Arts
Room 203
Ext. 28

Quote of the day submission

"The only time you should look down on someone is if you are helping them up." 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Wednesday November 18, 2015

Gold 2 Day - Advisory

Parent Teacher Conferences ar tonight from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Joe DeFranco from Horace Mann Insurance Company will speak about Transportation Insurance.  Juniors should report to advisories tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 18th for attendance and then go to the library.  Please be prompt. Thank you!​

Lunch today is the Holiday Meal

pork and gravy
mashed potato
pumpkins muffins
apple crisp
and pbj on case you don't want pork

Quote of the day

Success comes in Cans, Failure in Can'ts

Anonymous

Fwd: PenPal

Any student that still wants to get in on the pen pal project needs to let Alex Huff or Cali Turner know that via in person or email. Make sure and let them know what advisor group you are in.




Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Tuesday November 17, 2015

Blue 2 Day - Advisory

Last chance for your parents to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences.

Good Luck to the A and B middle school Basketball teams tonight . B teams play here vs. Sebasticook and A teams play at Sebasticook.

DOn't Forget that Picture retake day is this Thursday

Lunch today is Pancakes and Sausage

Quote of the day

Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship. 

Monday, November 16, 2015

Prom Committee

There will be a prom committee meeting in Mrs. Wilson's room today during break and lunch.


Monday November 16, 2015

Gold 1 Day - Advisory

Our hearts go out to the victims and citizens of Paris in the wake of the horrific terrorist attack there last Friday. We will keep all of France in our hearts and minds during this difficult time for that country.

Just a reminder that there is an early release day this Friday. We will run a straight Schedule that day and at 11:10 students will be dismissed for lunch or for the day if they have their own transportation.

Students do not have school the following week.

There is a Vertical Team meeting for all staff this afternoon. We are not meeting as a group anywhere Vertical Teams will be meeting where they choose.

Parent Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday from 4-6 pm. If a parent wants to see their child's teachers they just need to call the guidance department at 876-4635 to schedule a time.

There will be a Senior Meeting in Ms. Rowe's Class on Wednesday this week during First and Second Lunch.

Lunch today is Baked Beans and a hot dog

Quote of the Day


Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.

Wolfgang  Riebe




Friday, November 13, 2015

Key Club Meeting

There will be a Key Club meeting today during lunch and advisory in Mrs. Wilson's room. 

Friday November 13, 2015

Blue 1 Day - RTI day


Just to remind folks that on Fridays we have a two lunch schedule. There is no break for High Schoolers. First lunch students will go directly to gym at the bell and do not send RTI kids to lunch until the 12:03 bell.

Today starting around 12:30 the gym floor will start to be refinished. We may have to divert Band student around the gym and PE will possibly be displaced for the afternoon.

Picyure retake day is November 19, next Thursday

Lunch today is assorted sandwiches

Quote of the day

The man who chased two rabbits catches none.

Roman Proverb


IM JS to office

Thursday, November 12, 2015

No open gym

There will be no girls open gym today.

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Thursday November 12, 2015

Gold 2 Day - Reading for Life

Great job to all students and staff for such an awesome demonstration of patriotism and gratitude for our veterans during our assembly last Tuesday. Those who had to perform or talk did a fabulous job and you certainly made your principal and community proud.  I was very proud of how our student body, with only a couple exceptions, showed respect for the program and the speakers and performers. Thank you to all who helped out to make this years Veterans Day Celebration a huge success

BG Hg to the office

Lunch today is Pizza

Quote of the day

“Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.”  Fred Bear


Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Re: PCHS Wrestling meeting


There will be a meeting with Coach Cry for all those interested in high school wrestling this Thursday Nov. 12 at 3:00 on the stage. This is an important meeting to attend to get the season started. If for some reason you are unable to attend this meeting please contact either Coach Cyr or Mr. Gaw in advance of this meeting.


announcement

If you are not in Art 2, Art 3, AP Art or Anatomy/Physiology and are interested in "Body Worlds"at the Portland Science Center and visiting both the Maine College of Art and the University of New England please come to the guidance office for a permission slip before November 20th.

--
Deborah McPhail
Director of Guidance
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Fwd: [PCSS_Staff] Please use this address for announcement



Congratulations to the following field hockey players for their post season honors.

PVC All Academic - Alexa Merrill, Jordynne Littlefield, Alanna Page, Tiffany Porter and Rylea Roberts.
PVC Conference second team - Miriah Chapman and Jordynne Littlefield.
PVC Conference first team - Alanna Page

All State Field Hockey - Alanna Page


Piscataquis Community Secondary School
207-876-4625
9 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443

Tuesday November 10, 2015

Blue 2 day - Advisory

Thank You Veterans!!

Today we will be having our annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at 1:00 pm.  Attendance is mandatory at this assembly as it is for any school activity. We will be dismissing everyone back to their advisory groups at 12:50 to talk about the importance of today';s assembly and what behaviors are expected for a ceremony such as this. You will be sitting as advisor groups and the advisor will be taking attendance at the assembly. Seniors with Senior Privileges are not required to be here however, if you are not committed to another activity we certainly encourage you to attend. On the brink of adulthood it would certainly be the adult thing to do. Many students and staff have put a lot of work into it and we have many veterans planning on attending, it would be awesome to show our community how much we care.

BG to office

Lunch Today is Cheese Burger and Sweet Potato Fries

Quote of the day

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”
—  Congressmen Dan Lipinski   


Monday, November 9, 2015

civil rights

There will be a middle school civil rights team meeting today at first lunch in room 182.

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Gold 1 Day - Advisory 


Great job to the Flag Football team members who traveled to UMAINE to watch the Saturday Football game. The Bears took a loss but a good time was had by all.  Thank you to Mrs. McPhail for getting us the tickets and to Mr. Brown for Chaperoning the trip.

We have  veteran's Day assembly tomorrow at 1:00 pm. This is a very important event for our school that we expect all students to attend and to be respectful of this ceremony. 

Compass Team meets tonight in the library


Modified Quote from   Nick Flint

There is nothing to fear but fear itself, and spiders

Friday, November 6, 2015

Friday

November 6, 2015


Blue 1 day - RTI day


Good luck to the middle school district five participants today.

Lunch Today is Assorted Sandwiches

Quote of the day is


Thursday, November 5, 2015

Thursday November 5, 2015

Gold 2 Day - ADVISORY  - READING FOR LIFE DAY

During the second quarter the Thursday SPARK activity will be READING for LIFE. I sent an email out all regarding this yesterday. You need to report to your SPARK room and be prepared to read for 30 minutes. Research is clear about how beneficial it is to read. It build fluency, vocabulary, general knowledge and literacy proficiency. We allow any type of reading but it may not be on a screen of any sort. ALL reading must be done with books magazines texts manuals etc in paper and ink. All teachers have been asked to do the same and we as a whole school will be collectively reading for the entire quarter. We are now going on the three lunch schedule for Thursday's as well. So we will be using the same lunch schedule as we do for Monday - Wednesday for Thursday's as well.

We do have one exception and it will be the only one we allow during the Reading for life period. But due to the weeatehr last week the AMC group and the Jr. Maine guide group is meeting out near the HS field Hockey field for their Guide Dinner activity. The cooking group is not coming today as originally planned as Mr. Bitetti is not here. Those students in Jr. Maine Guide and AMC need to eat first lunch and then scoot on out right after.

Flag Football permission slips are due at the end of the day today. If you intend to go you must have the form in TODAY!!! Mr. Keane needs to send the list to UMAINE by the end of the day.

Don't forget that if you drive a vehicle to school you need to get a permit in the office.

Lunch today is Pizza

Quote of the day is a Historical one about this day in history

Remember, remember! 
    The fifth of November, 
    The Gunpowder treason and plot; 
    I know of no reason 
    Why the Gunpowder treason 
    Should ever be forgot! 
    Guy Fawkes and his companions 
    Did the scheme contrive, 
    To blow the King and Parliament 
    All up alive. 
    Threescore barrels, laid below, 
    To prove old England's overthrow. 
    But, by God's providence, him they catch, 
    With a dark lantern, lighting a match! 
    A stick and a stake 
    For King James's sake! 
    If you won't give me one, 
    I'll take two, 
    The better for me, 
    And the worse for you. 
    A rope, a rope, to hang the Pope, 
    A penn'orth of cheese to choke him, 
    A pint of beer to wash it down, 
    And a jolly good fire to burn him. 
    Holloa, boys! holloa, boys! make the bells ring! 
    Holloa, boys! holloa boys! God save the King! 
    Hip, hip, hooor-r-r-ray!

Fwd: addition to morning announcements





PCHS boys soccer dessert social and awards night: 
Tuesday November 10th at 6:30pm in the PCHS Cafeteria.
Please bring a dessert to share if you would like. Thank You!




Math Meet #2

Congratulations to our Math Superstars that participated at the Second Math Meet of the year in Corinth at Central High School. We scored an impressive 71 points with everybody contributing points. For our team, Dastan and Bachi tied for first place with 13 points each and  Amaya had a close second place with 11 points. The next meet is at Foxcroft Academy on the first Wednesday of December. See Mrs. Martell if you would like to join in on the fun! Yay Math!!

Addition to the Math Team announcement

I received the final results this morning to compare how we did as a team against the other teams. We came in 7th place out of 14 teams. We did better than 7 teams and only 6 outscored us. Bachi and Daston's score matched 8 others and put them in 13th place! Yay Math!!

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Wednesday November 4, 2015

Blue 2 - Advisory Day


Flag football tonight HS FH field. Be there!

HS Girls Soccer banquet tonight at 6:00pm

A big congratulations to the students from Mr. Hennessey's English 12 class in a wonderful Improv performance last night at Center Theatre. We definitely have some budding actors in our senior class.

Lunch today is Chop Suey

Quote of the day

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.

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announcements

school physicals are today starting at 8 this morning


a reminder to check the lost and found table. it will be gone this afternoon

Civil rights

There will be a high school civil rights team meeting today (Wednesday) at first lunch in room 182.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Field Hockey Banquet

A reminder for the high school field hockey team that the banquet is this evening at 6:30 in the cafeteria.  It will be a dessert banquet so please bring something sweet with you.  Please bring your uniforms with you.


Tuesday November 3, 2015

Blue 2 Day - Advisory

Flag football meets Wednesday

There is a casting call for the Christmas Play for any 7-12 graders right after school on the stage today. There are many parts to fill. The casting call will last from 2:45 4:00pm. See Mrs. Harrington for Details.

Lunch today is Shepard's Pie and roll

Quote of the day recommended by Ted Kennedy

NB CB and DG to office

Just do it!

Shia Lebouf

Re: Open Gyms

Correction....there is no boys open gym on Nov. 13....the floor is being refinished.

On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Brian Gaw <bgaw@sad4.org> wrote:
The PCHS boys will be having open gyms from 3:15 to 5:00 on 11/2, 11/4, 11/6, 11,9 and 11/13.

The PCHS girls will have open gyms from 3:00-4:30 on 11/3, 11/5, 11/10 and 11/12.


--
Brian Gaw
PCHS/PCMS Athletic Director




--
Brian Gaw
PCHS/PCMS Athletic Director

Monday, November 2, 2015

Maine Alliance for Art Education Drama Residency Performance, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

Gold day English 12 students will be performing their MAAE Drama Residency piece, "Week of Peace," along with a separate piece performed by a drama troupe from Penquis Valley High School, this Tuesday evening at the Center Theater in Dover-Foxcroft. The two purposes of this event are 1) To get people of all ages interested in the performing arts and 2) To raise awareness of the tremendous cultural value that the Center Theater has for our various communities. The performances begin at 7pm and admission is by donation.

Open Gyms

The PCHS boys will be having open gyms from 3:15 to 5:00 on 11/2, 11/4, 11/6, 11,9 and 11/13.

The PCHS girls will have open gyms from 3:00-4:30 on 11/3, 11/5, 11/10 and 11/12.

--
Brian Gaw
PCHS/PCMS Athletic Director

Jr. High Basketball tryouts.

Jr. High basketball tryouts are tonight and tomorrow night at PCES. Girls from 3-5 and Boys from 5-7

--
Brian Gaw
PCHS/PCMS Athletic Director

High School Hoops

Boys and Girls Varsity and JV basketball are only 2 weeks away! Please sign up in the office ASAP. When you sign up early we can check all of the paperwork to make sure everyone is eligible and we don't have any surprises during tryouts.

--
Brian Gaw
PCHS/PCMS Athletic Director

Monday November 2, 2015

Happy November and Happy Daylight Savings time

Blue 1 Day Advisory


Flag football meets on Wednesday. Don't forget to pick up your flag football permission slip.

Jr. High Basketball Starts tonight!


Lunch today is Corn Chowder and Grilled Cheese sandwich

Quote of the day

If human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween. 

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