Greetings, Pine Hollow MS Families—

 

I hope that you are all doing well and that you had a great July 4th holiday. For some of you, the school year is already in full swing with younger ones at Brier Creek ES, Sycamore Creek ES, and a few other multi-track year-round schools in the area that started back up this week. That being said, although the first day of school for us—which is Monday, August 25, 2025—is quite some time away, I wanted to go ahead and share a few important details with you all to assist with planning, especially for our new families whom we are excited to welcome to PHMS. 

 

Unless there is really time-sensitive information to relay to families, this will likely be the only message that families will receive during the month of July from the school. Given the new opportunity to have an actual extended break between school years, our staff will be taking time to really reflect upon and refine a variety of things for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. As such, please be on the lookout for future communication as we get closer to the start of school.

 

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to connect with us.

 

Dr. Carrington
Principal

2025-26 School Year Information Online

 

As we look ahead to the upcoming 2025-26 school year, we wanted to ensure that all families had quick and easy access to key information for the new school year. As such, we have created a 2025-26 School Year page on our website to house important information to which families might want access. As more information becomes available in the lead up to the first day of school, we will continue updating this space with information that may be helpful.

Traditional Calendar

 

As has been shared since last August, Pine Hollow has been converted to the traditional calendar for the 2025-26 school year. While this information is posted on the 2025-26 School Year Information page mentioned above, below are direct links to the calendar should you need it for quick access.

• 2025-26 Traditional Calendar (PDF)

• 2025-26 Traditional Calendar (Accessible)

Modified Summer Office Hours

 

During the month of July and the weeks leading up to the start of the new school year, we will operate under modified hours. As such, the office will be open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you have questions, please feel free to reach the main office at (919) 694-8880.

Information on Student Schedules

 

As shared online, school staff will be working on student schedules over the summer with the intention of finalizing schedules by/around the week before school starts on August 25. Please be advised that schedules that may be showing online are NOT final at this point and will likely change multiple times over the summer for some students. 

 

Furthermore, we want to remind families that we are unable to accommodate requests for specific teachers. Our team works carefully to create balanced class rosters across all classrooms. When it comes to building a master schedule for a school, there are a million moving pieces that we have to consider, which make it very difficult to honor these types of requests. We appreciate your understanding of this.

Mark Your Calendars for Open House, Meet the Teacher, and Orientation for New Students/Families on August 21

 

We are excited to share that we will host two school events on Thursday, August 21, with the first being a floating Meet the Teacher event for our rising 7th and 8th grade families who were at Pine Hollow during the 2024-25 school year. We will also host a New Student Orientation event geared towards our rising 6th graders and any students who are new to Pine Hollow. The table below outlines more details (click here to view the table as a Google Doc). 

 

 

**During the floating Meet the Teacher segment of both events, teachers will be available in their respective spaces for students and parents/guardians to drop by to say hello and to see the classroom space. This is intended to be a very informal “meet-and-greet” so there will not be any formal teacher presentations.

Infinite Campus Now Live and Available for Parents

 

On July 1, WCPSS shifted from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our Student Information System (SIS). Like PowerSchool, Infinite Campus will be used districtwide to house student data including grades, schedules, bus stop information, and more. Parents/guardians should have received an automated email from Infinite Campus on/around July 2 with instructions on how to set up their Parent Portal account. These emails should have gone to the email address we had on file for parents as of late June before PowerSchool went down. This automated email will be sent weekly until the parent/guardian creates their Infinite Campus account. 

 

If you did not receive this email, please contact our school’s data manager (Mrs. Thomas, bwthomas@wcpss.net) to double check or update contact information to ensure that you receive the email to set up your Infinite Campus account.

Bus Transportation for 2025-26

 

If you are not currently registered for transportation but would like service for the 2025-26 school year, you must request transportation to ensure service on the first day of school. Please only request service if you plan for your student to be a regular rider. Students who do not ride consistently will be removed from bus rosters. To register, go to www.wcpss.net/busrider. July 14 is the deadline for families to submit transportation requests for service on the first day of the school year.

Required Vaccines for Rising 7th Graders

 

As a reminder, North Carolina law requires all rising 7th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. Students will be required to have vaccination completed by the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Immunization records can be emailed to our data manager Mrs. Thomas (bwthomas@wcpss.net) or mailed to the school to her attention. Also, please make sure your child’s Measles vaccination is up to date. Parents of students who were missing the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines should have received an email in mid-June.

Students Not Returning to WCPSS Next Year

 

If your rising 7th or 8th grader  will not be returning to Pine Hollow Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our data manager Mrs. Thomas to let her know as soon as possible. She can be reached via email at bwthomas@wcpss.net. Please be sure to include information about where your child will be attending the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any additional questions regarding your child not returning to Pine Hollow, please feel free to reach Mrs. Thomas by phone at (919) 694-8880, ext. 22699.

 

 

Another School Year Comes to a Close

 

As we wrap up the final days of the 2024–25 school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone within our school community for their continued support, partnership, and trust as we have navigated the many ebbs and flows of the year. This school year has been filled with so many wonderful moments, and I’m so excited to have had the opportunity to be a part of these memories with our students, staff, and community.

 

As a reminder, the last day of school for students is Thursday, June 26. Students and families will then have a nice, long summer break until Monday, August 25, when students return for the first day of the 2025-26 school year on the traditional calendar (click here to view the calendar for 2025-26).

EOG/EOC Score Letters Sent Home on Friday (6/20)

 

Students who finished all testing should have received letters on Friday (6/20) with their EOG and EOC scores. Teachers were asked to share these letters with all students who were in attendance on Friday. Students who were absent will be able to retrieve their letters with report cards that will be sent on Monday (6/23). Select students who did not earn a passing score will have the opportunity to retake the test later this week. Parents/guardians of students who are eligible should’ve been contacted already. If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Summer Break and Office Hours

 

Since this is our first time with an actual extended summer break, we wanted to share that beginning on July 1, our building and office will operate with a limited number of staff. As such, the main office will be open for business each day from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Should you need assistance or have a question during the summer, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or email so that we can connect you with the appropriate staff member. 

Infinite Campus Coming in 2025-26

 

As you may know, WCPSS will be shifting from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus in a matter of days. Infinite Campus is the new Student Information System adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Like PowerSchool, Infinite Campus will be used districtwide to house student data including grades, schedules, bus stop information, and more. Families will receive an email from Infinite Campus to the email address we have on file for their student in late June with instructions to access their portals. Please be on the lookout for this email so that you can set up your account. We will share additional information in July about this.

Bus Transportation for 2025-26

 

If you are not currently registered for transportation but would like service for the 2025-26 school year, you must request transportation to ensure service on the first day of school. Please only request service if you plan for your student to be a regular rider. Students who do not ride consistently will be removed from bus rosters. To register, go to www.wcpss.net/busrider. July 14 is the deadline for families to submit transportation requests for service on the first day of the school year.

Required Vaccines for Rising 7th Graders

 

State Law requires all rising 7th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. Students will be required to have vaccination completed by the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Immunization records can be emailed to our data manager (Ms. Thomas) at bwthomas@wcpss.net or mailed to the school to her attention. Also, please make sure your child Measles vaccination is up to date.

Students Not Returning to WCPSS Next Year

 

If your rising 7th or 8th grader  will not be returning to Pine Hollow Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our data manager (Ms. Thomas) know as soon as possible. She can be reached via email at bwthomas@wcpss.net. Please be sure to include information about where your child will be attending the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any additional questions regarding your child not returning to PHMS, please feel free to reach Ms. Thomas at 919.694.8880, ext. 22699.

Library Books Now Overdue

 

Students may check their Destiny Library account for details on which books they have checked out. All library books should be returned to the PHMS Library ASAP. If students have questions or concerns, they may see Ms. Ziller in the Library.

Yearbooks Still Available

 

This is a friendly reminder that 2024–25 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $45. To secure your yearbook before the extra copies are all gone, students can see Mrs. Wenner in Room 3606 or email her (swenner@wcpss.net) to set up a time to pay for and receive a yearbook. As a reminder, payment can be made using exact cash or a check made out to Varsity Yearbooks.

 

 

EOGs & EOCs Contine for Tracks 3 & 4 

 

As a reminder, we will start our End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) testing continues this week. These tests are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all Track 3 and Track 4 students are present (ON TIME) to take these exams on the testing dates listed below.

 

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

Testing Reminders

To ensure that we have as smooth of a testing window as possible, we wanted to highlight a few quick reminders to everyone.

 

1. Rest and a healthy breakfast are key: Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and eats a balanced breakfast in the morning to get their brain juices flowing.
   
   

2. Arrive on time (...or early): We plan to start testing each day as close to 8:15 am as possible, so please make sure your student is at school well in advance of this time so that they can get to their designated testing area and get settled. As soon as our last bus arrives on campus, we will start testing.
   
   

3. School continues after testing: Despite what students may say, school will continue as normal after EOG/EOC testing concludes. If students are getting checked out for medical appointments or other reasons, this will have to be done after their testing window concludes at 12:00 pm as we will not interrupt secure testing sessions to dismiss students. As a reminder, unless there is a valid reason for getting picked up (in accordance with WCPSS and state attendance policies), absences will be coded as unexcused. 

 

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

No School on Thursday (6/19) for Juneteenth

 

In observance of Juneteenth, there will be no school for students on Thursday, June 19. School will resume for students on Friday, June 20.

Reminder: End-of-Year Celebration Details Available Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly for Tracks 3 and 4, we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

Required Vaccines for Rising 7th Graders

 

State Law requires all rising 7th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. Students will be required to have vaccination completed by the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Immunization records can be emailed to our data manager (Ms. Thomas) at bwthomas@wcpss.net or mailed to the school to her attention. Also, please make sure your child Measles vaccination is up to date.

Students Not Returning to WCPSS Next Year

 

If your rising 7th or 8th grader  will not be returning to Pine Hollow Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our data manager (Ms. Thomas) know as soon as possible. She can be reached via email at bwthomas@wcpss.net. Please be sure to include information about where your child will be attending the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any additional questions regarding your child not returning to PHMS, please feel free to reach Ms. Thomas at 919.694.8880, ext. 22699.

Yearbooks Still Available

 

This is a friendly reminder that 2024–25 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $45. To secure your yearbook before the extra copies are all gone, students can see Mrs. Wenner in Room 3606 or email her (swenner@wcpss.net) to set up a time to pay for and receive a yearbook. As a reminder, payment can be made using exact cash or a check made out to Varsity Yearbooks.

 

EOGs & EOCs Start this Friday for Tracks 3 & 4

 

As a reminder, we will start our End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) testing this Friday, June 13. These tests are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all Track 3 and Track 4 students are present (ON TIME) to take these exams on the testing dates listed below.

 

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

Special Schedule on Friday, June 13

 

Due to 8th grade testing on Friday, June 13, we will run a slightly modified schedule for all students. Teachers will share this information with students; however, we wanted to make sure that families were aware, as well.

6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
8:15 – 8:50: Flight School 8:54 – 9:40: Elective 1 9:44 – 10:30: Elective 2 10:34 – 11:33: Core 1 11:35 – 12:00: Lunch 12:02 – 12:59: Core 2 1:01 – 2:00: Core 3 2:02 – 3:00: Core 4	8:15 – 8:50: Flight School 8:52 – 9:51: Core 1 9:53 – 10:52: Core 2 10:54 – 11:19: Lunch 11:22 – 12:07: Elective 1 12:09 – 12:58: Elective 2 1:01 – 2:00: Core 3 2:02 – 3:00: Core 4	7:35 – 8:05: Arrival & Breakfast 8:05 – 8:15: Report to Testing Locations 8:15 – 12:00: Math 8 EOG & NC Math 1 EOC Testing" 12:10 – 12:35: Lunch 12:35 – 1:24: Team Time 1:24 – 2:10: Elective 1 2:14 – 3:00: Elective 2

 

 

Testing Reminders

To ensure that we have as smooth of a testing window as possible, we wanted to highlight a few quick reminders to everyone.

 

1. Rest and a healthy breakfast are key: Please ensure that your child gets plenty of rest each night and eats a balanced breakfast in the morning to get their brain juices flowing.
   
   

2. Arrive on time (...or early): We plan to start testing each day as close to 8:15 am as possible, so please make sure your student is at school well in advance of this time so that they can get to their designated testing area and get settled. As soon as our last bus arrives on campus, we will start testing.
   
   

3. School continues after testing: Despite what students may say, school will continue as normal after EOG/EOC testing concludes. If students are getting checked out for medical appointments or other reasons, this will have to be done after their testing window concludes at 12:00 pm as we will not interrupt secure testing sessions to dismiss students. As a reminder, unless there is a valid reason for getting picked up (in accordance with WCPSS and state attendance policies), absences will be coded as unexcused. 

 

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Reminder: End-of-Year Celebration Details Available Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly for Tracks 3 and 4, we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

Required Vaccines for Rising 7th Graders

 

State Law requires all rising 7th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. Students will be required to have vaccination completed by the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Immunization records can be emailed to our data manager (Ms. Thomas) at bwthomas@wcpss.net or mailed to the school to her attention. Also, please make sure your child Measles vaccination is up to date.

Students Not Returning to WCPSS Next Year

 

If your rising 7th or 8th grader  will not be returning to Pine Hollow Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our data manager (Ms. Thomas) know as soon as possible. She can be reached via email at bwthomas@wcpss.net. Please be sure to include information about where your child will be attending the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any additional questions regarding your child not returning to PHMS, please feel free to reach Ms. Thomas at 919.694.8880, ext. 22699.

Yearbooks Still Available

 

This is a friendly reminder that 2024–25 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $45. To secure your yearbook before the extra copies are all gone, students can see Mrs. Wenner in Room 3606 or email her (swenner@wcpss.net) to set up a time to pay for and receive a yearbook. As a reminder, payment can be made using exact cash or a check made out to Varsity Yearbooks.

 

 

Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Tuesday, June 3

 

Parents and guardians of rising 7th and 8th graders interested in playing fall sports next year are invited to the Fall Sports Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, June 3. The meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. During this meeting, our athletic director Mr. Adams will review important information that families will need to know about to prepare for the registration and tryout season that will take place quickly after we begin school in August. Spanish interpreters will also be available. If your child plans to tryout for cheerleading, football, volleyball, or girls soccer, we highly encourage you to attend. Again, this meeting is primarily for parents/guardians.

Reminder: End-of-Year Celebration Details Available Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly for Tracks 3 and 4, we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

Track 3 & 4 EOG/EOC Testing Information

 

With the end of the year coming up, we wanted to provide you with some important information about End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests, which are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all students are present (ON TIME) to take these exams on the testing dates listed below.

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

Although we have a couple of weeks before we will kick off end-of-year testing for Tracks 3 and 4, I want to draw everyone’s attention to important reminders about testing. Most importantly, I’d like to highlight that we are unable to check out students until the entire school’s testing window has closed to maintain a secure testing environment. As such, please do not schedule any appointments for EOG days.

 

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

 

 

No School on Monday, May 26

 

This is a reminder that we will not have school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. As we enjoy an extra day off from school and work, let us take a moment to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice have helped protect the freedoms we cherish.

Last Day for Track 1 is Thursday, May 29

 

This Thursday (5/29), Track 1 wraps up their 2024-25 school year and heads off into a nice, long summer break! With the last week of school for Track 1, each grade level team will be holding their own end-of-year ceremonies. For more details, be sure to check the PHMS website with important information.

Join Us in Celebrating Spirit Week

 

As we wrap up our final week with all three tracks in, we will have one last spirit week. Join us in celebrating on the following days this week.

• Tuesday (5/27): Twin Tuesday
• Wednesday (5/28): Pajama Day
• Thursday (5/29): Spirit Wear Day
• Friday (5/30): Disney Day

Summer 2026 Trip to Spain, Anyone?

 

Next August 2026, before school starts back up, one of our teachers (Mrs. Carlson) will be coordinating an unforgettable opportunity to travel to Spain—and you and your student are invited to participate! From exploring royal palaces, taking Flamenco lessons, ziplining in Toledo, and visiting a soccer stadium in Madrid, this educational adventure has elements for everyone and is the perfect way to create lasting memories together while experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. 

 

Mrs. Carlson will be hosting a virtual info meeting on May 28th at 6 PM! Please RSVP for the meeting link here: https://bit.ly/3F3Voqi. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Carlson at accarlson@wcpss.net. While being coordinated by a PHMS teacher, this is not a school-sponsored trip. We are simply sharing this information with our school community.

 

 

EOGs & EOCs Starting This Week for Track 1

 

This is a reminder that EOGs and EOCs begin this week for Track 1 students. As such, Track 1 families should’ve received an email earlier today from Dr. Carrington with some key reminders. As is likely known, End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests are required by NC law, so it is critical that all students are present to take these exams on the testing dates listed below. 

 

Track 1 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Monday, May 19: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Tuesday, May 20: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Wednesday, May 21: 6th and 7th Grade Math EOG; 8th Grade Science EOG

 

Track 3 & 4 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Welcome to Our Interim 6th Grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Weddle

 

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Weddle to the Pine Hollow MS Administrative Team beginning on Monday, May 19. Mrs. Weddle will be serving as the interim 6th grade assistant principal through the end of the school year. As I’ve shared before, Mrs. Weddle is a veteran educator and retired WCPSS principal who was founding principal of River Bend Middle School. Since retiring from RBMS, Mrs. Weddle has taken on different interim assignments across WCPSS, and we are so excited to have her take flight with us! Please join us in giving her a warm PHMS welcome!

 

 

Yearbooks Still Available – Order Now to Receive by May 23

 

This is a friendly reminder that 2024–25 yearbooks are still available for purchase for $45. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture this year’s memories! You can still order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com using school code 21759.

 

Yearbooks may also be purchased in person from Mrs. Wenner using exact cash or a check made out to Varsity Yearbooks.

• If purchasing before school, please visit the front office.

• If purchasing during the school day, students should go directly to Room 3606 to see Mrs. Wenner.

 

Yearbooks will be distributed in homeroom classes by Friday, May 23. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Wenner at swenner@wcpss.net.

End-of-Year Celebration Details Posted Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly (especially for Track 1 families), we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

Library Reminders from Ms. Ziller

 

Track 1 Library Books Due Thursday, May 22nd: Students are encouraged to check Follett Destiny Discover (WakeID --> My Stuff --> Checkouts) to see which library books they have out. All books for track 1 students are due Thursday, May 22nd. If students have questions or concerns, they may see Ms. Ziller in the library.

 

8/1 Chromebook and charger turn-in on Friday, May 23rd: 8/1 Chromebooks and chargers will be collected at the end of this school year and these students will receive a new Chromebook when they start 9^th grade. 8/1 student Chromebooks and chargers will be turned in to Ms. Ziller in the library on Friday, May 23rd. 

Summer 2026 Trip to Spain, Anyone?

 

Next August 2026, before school starts back up, one of our teachers (Mrs. Carlson) will be coordinating an unforgettable opportunity to travel to Spain—and you and your student are invited to participate! From exploring royal palaces, taking Flamenco lessons, ziplining in Toledo, and visiting a soccer stadium in Madrid, this educational adventure has elements for everyone and is the perfect way to create lasting memories together while experiencing Spanish culture firsthand. 

 

Mrs. Carlson will be hosting a virtual info meeting on May 28th at 6 PM! Please RSVP for the meeting link here: https://bit.ly/3F3Voqi. For additional information, please contact Mrs. Carlson at accarlson@wcpss.net. While being coordinated by a PHMS teacher, this is not a school-sponsored trip. We are simply sharing this information with our school community.

 

 

Join Us in Celebrating Our PHMS Teachers This Week for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 12-16)

 

As was shared before, we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week since all of our tracks will be in this week, allowing us to celebrate all of our wonderful educators instead of just those who are tracked in right now. We hope that you will join us in the opportunity to thank our teachers for their dedication, passion, and the lasting impact they make on our students each day. Our admin team, hospitality committee, and PTSA have some fun things planned for the week, so we hope you’ll assist us in celebrating our teachers!

All Three Tracks In Until May 29

 

This is a friendly reminder that all three of our tracks will be tracked in beginning on Monday (5/12) through the end of May. As such, please expect longer lines and wait times in carpool in the morning and afternoon. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we all abide by safety processes and procedures to ensure a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal.

We Want to Hear from You! Help Our School by Completing the WCPSS Family Engagement Survey for Parents

 

Each year, parents at schools in WCPSS are asked to complete a Family Engagement Survey to help schools make decisions to improve practices for students and families. This survey is now live, and we are asking ALL families to take a few minutes to take the district family engagement survey. We had 173 responses as of Sunday (5/11) evening.

 

This past year we had the highest participation rate we’ve had in FIVE YEARS, so we hope to beat that record again this year by hitting at least 250 responses. Click here to take the survey by May 16.

End-of-Year Celebration Details Posted Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly (especially for Track 1 families), we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance Details 

 

The 8th grade semi-formal dance will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. As a reminder, this dance is exclusively for 8th graders who are students at Pine Hollow (no outside guests). The theme for the dance is “Hollywood Nights,” so students are invited to get a little fancy and come dressed in their favorite attire whether it's straight from the runway, a Hollywood ball, or whatever else that works for them under the dress code. Tickets will be $12 and will be on sale during 8th grade lunch (11:35 am - 12:00 pm) on the following dates:

 

• Tuesday, May 13

• Wednesday, May 14

• Thursday, May 15

 

If possible, students are asked to bring the exact amount when purchasing tickets. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. As a reminder, students who have been assigned three (3) or more full days of ISS, OSS, or excessive partial-day assignments to ISS since April 1 may be restricted from attending this dance as a part of new behavior expectations shared in February. If your child falls into this category, an administrator should’ve shared this with you.

 

If you would like to volunteer to chaperone for the dance, click here to sign up.

EOG/EOC Testing Information

 

With the end of the year coming up, we wanted to provide you with some important information about End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests, which are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all students are present to take these exams on the testing dates listed below. 

 

Track 1 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Monday, May 19: 8th grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Tuesday, May 20: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Wednesday, May 21:  6th and 7th Grade Math EOG; 8th Grade Science EOG

• Thursday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 28: Makeup EOGs as needed

 

 

Track 3 & 4 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Library Reminders from Ms. Ziller

 

Track 1 Library Books Due Thursday, May 22nd: Students are encouraged to check Follett Destiny Discover (WakeID --> My Stuff --> Checkouts) to see which library books they have out. All books for track 1 students are due Thursday, May 22nd. If students have questions or concerns, they may see Ms. Ziller in the library.

 

8/1 Chromebook and charger turn-in on Friday, May 23rd:  8/1 Chromebooks and chargers will be collected at the end of this school year and these students will receive a new Chromebook when they start 9^th grade. 8/1 student Chromebooks and chargers will be turned in to Ms. Ziller in the library on Friday, May 23rd. 

Nominate a PHMS Staff Member for “Pilot of the Week”

 

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students at Pine Hollow? If so, we invite you to nominate them for Pilot of the Week. Your nomination helps us recognize and appreciate the incredible work happening every day at our school! Click here to submit your nomination. Each week, the admin team will recognize one lucky winner based upon community nominations.

Athletics Update

 

For updates about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net).

Community Opportunities

 

Opportunities listed below are NOT affiliated with WCPSS or Pine Hollow MS and are not endorsed by either. These are merely opportunities we have become aware of that we thought may be of interest to our students and their families.

 

• YMCA Triangle After-School Care: Are you looking for after-school options for your student for the 2025-26 school year? If so, registration for YMCA’s After School program is now open. Click here to learn more.

 

 

Let’s Celebrate School Lunch Hero Week (May 5-9)

 

This week (May 5-9), schools across WCPSS will celebrate School Lunch Hero Week—a special time to recognize the amazing cafeteria staff who keep our students fueled and smiling every day. Join us in showing appreciation for their hard work, dedication, and the love they put into every meal! To show our support, we’d like to invite students and staff to join in on the School Lunch Hero Spirit Days listed below:

 

• Tuesday (5/6): Taste of Gratitude Day - Rock your best food-themed outfit

• Wednesday (5/7): Lunchroom Legends - Wear your favorite team gear for our lunch MVPs

• Thursday (5/8): Throwback Tray Thursday - Retro decade wear

• Friday (5/9): Superhero Day - Dress as a superhero

Campus Beautification Volunteers Needed on Saturday, May 10

 

This coming Saturday (May 10), our Campus Beautification Committee will be planting some azaleas in the front of the school from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm (or sooner, depending on how many volunteers we have). If you are free to assist (and/or have some spare tools we could use for the day), we invite you to sign up here.

PHMS Teacher Appreciation Week Next Week (May 12-16)

 

Speaking of celebrations—we will also be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week next week (May 12-16). We are opting to celebrate the week of May 12 instead of May 5-9 since all of our tracks will be in during the week of May 12, allowing us to celebrate all of our wonderful educators instead of just those who are tracked in right now. We hope that you will join us in the opportunity to thank our teachers for their dedication, passion, and the lasting impact they make on our students each day. 

We Want to Hear from You! Help Our School by Completing the WCPSS Family Engagement Survey for Parents

 

Each year, parents at schools in WCPSS are asked to complete a Family Engagement Survey to help schools make decisions to improve practices for students and families. This survey is now live, and we are asking ALL families to take a few minutes to take the district family engagement survey. We had 140 responses as of Saturday (4/26) evening.

 

This past year we had the highest participation rate we’ve had in FIVE YEARS, so we hope to beat that record again this year by hitting at least 250 responses. Click here to take the survey by May 16.

End-of-Year Celebration Details Posted Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly (especially for Track 1 families), we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance Details 

 

The 8th grade semi-formal dance will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. As a reminder, this dance is exclusively for 8th graders who are students at Pine Hollow (no outside guests). The theme for the dance is “Hollywood Nights,” so students are invited to get a little fancy and come dressed in their favorite attire whether it's straight from the runway, a Hollywood ball, or whatever else that works for them under the dress code. Tickets will be $12 and will be on sale during 8th grade lunch (11:35 am - 12:00 pm) on the following dates:

 

• Tuesday, May 13

• Wednesday, May 14

• Thursday, May 15

 

If possible, students are asked to bring the exact amount when purchasing tickets. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. As a reminder, students who have been assigned three (3) or more full days of ISS, OSS, or excessive partial-day assignments to ISS since April 1 may be restricted from attending this dance as a part of new behavior expectations shared in February. If your child falls into this category, an administrator should’ve shared this with you.

 

If you would like to volunteer to chaperone for the dance, click here to sign up.

EOG/EOC Testing Information

 

With the end of the year coming up, we wanted to provide you with some important information about End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests, which are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all students are present to take these exams on the testing dates listed below. 

 

Track 1 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Monday, May 19: 8th grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Tuesday, May 20: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Wednesday, May 21:  6th and 7th Grade Math EOG; 8th Grade Science EOG

• Thursday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 28: Makeup EOGs as needed

 

 

Track 3 & 4 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Nominate a PHMS Staff Member for “Pilot of the Week”

 

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students at Pine Hollow? If so, we invite you to nominate them for Pilot of the Week. Your nomination helps us recognize and appreciate the incredible work happening every day at our school! Click here to submit your nomination. Each week, the admin team will recognize one lucky winner based upon community nominations.

Athletics Update

 

For updates about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net).

Community Opportunities

 

Opportunities listed below are NOT affiliated with WCPSS or Pine Hollow MS and are not endorsed by either. These are merely opportunities we have become aware of that we thought may be of interest to our students and their families.

 

• YMCA Triangle After-School Care: Are you looking for after-school options for your student for the 2025-26 school year? If so, registration for YMCA’s After School program is now open. Click here to learn more.

 

 

Shrek the Musical Jr. a Big Hit!

 

Thank you so much to everyone who came out over the past few days to see our production of Shrek the Musical Jr. Our students did a PHENOMENAL job bringing this story to life, and we are so proud of all of their hard work to produce such a wonderful show! A special shoutout to all of the adults (staff and volunteers) who also made this show a success.

We Want to Hear from You! Help Our School by Completing the WCPSS Family Engagement Survey for Parents

 

Each year, parents at schools in WCPSS are asked to complete a Family Engagement Survey to help schools make decisions to improve practices for students and families. This survey is now live, and we are asking ALL families to take a few minutes to take the district family engagement survey. We had 140 responses as of Saturday (4/26) evening.

 

This past year we had the highest participation rate we’ve had in FIVE YEARS, so we hope to beat that record again this year by hitting at least 250 responses. Click here to take the survey by May 16.

End-of-Year Celebration Details Posted Online

 

With the end of the school year coming up very quickly (especially for Track 1 families), we wanted to highlight important information about end-of-year celebrations that will take place in which families are invited to join. To view those details, click here. Individual teams may share additional details; however, we wanted to put the basic details for everyone in one spot.

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance Details 

 

The 8th grade semi-formal dance will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. As a reminder, this dance is exclusively for 8th graders who are students at Pine Hollow (no outside guests). The theme for the dance is “Hollywood Nights,” so students are invited to get a little fancy and come dressed in their favorite attire whether it's straight from the runway, a Hollywood ball, or whatever else that works for them under the dress code. Tickets will be $12 and will be on sale during 8th grade lunch (11:35 am - 12:00 pm) on the following dates:

 

• Tuesday, May 13

• Wednesday, May 14

• Thursday, May 15

 

If possible, students are asked to bring the exact amount when purchasing tickets. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. As a reminder, students who have been assigned three (3) or more full days of ISS, OSS, or excessive partial-day assignments to ISS since April 1 may be restricted from attending this dance as a part of new behavior expectations shared in February. If your child falls into this category, an administrator should’ve shared this with you.

 

If you would like to volunteer to chaperone for the dance, click here to sign up.

EOG/EOC Testing Information

 

With the end of the year coming up, we wanted to provide you with some important information about End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests, which are required by NC law. As such, it is critical that all students are present to take these exams on the testing dates listed below. 

 

Track 1 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Monday, May 19: 8th grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Tuesday, May 20: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Wednesday, May 21:  6th and 7th Grade Math EOG; 8th Grade Science EOG

• Thursday, May 22 - Wednesday, May 28: Makeup EOGs as needed

 

Track 3 & 4 EOG/EOC Testing Schedule

 

• Friday, June 13: 8th Grade Math EOG; Math 1 EOC

• Monday, June 16: 6th Grade Math EOG; 7th and 8th Grade ELA EOG

• Tuesday, June 17: 6th Grade ELA EOG; 7th grade Math EOG; 8^th Grade Science EOG

• Friday, June 20 - Wednesday, June 25: Makeup EOGs as needed

If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out to our Testing Coordinator (Mrs. Stern) at jstern@wcpss.net. 

Nominate a PHMS Staff Member for “Pilot of the Week”

 

Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond for our students at Pine Hollow? If so, we invite you to nominate them for Pilot of the Week. Your nomination helps us recognize and appreciate the incredible work happening every day at our school! Click here to submit your nomination. Each week, the admin team will recognize one lucky winner based upon community nominations.

Athletics Update

 

For updates about athletics, be sure to check out The Flight Log, a newsletter intended to keep our families up to date with what is going on in the world of Pine Hollow Athletics. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net).

Community Opportunities

 

Opportunities listed below are NOT affiliated with WCPSS or Pine Hollow MS and are not endorsed by either. These are merely opportunities we have become aware of that we thought may be of interest to our students and their families.

 

• YMCA Triangle After-School Care:  Are you looking for after-school options for your student for the 2025-26 school year? If so, registration for YMCA’s After School program is now open. Click here to learn more.