Only 26 Days Left to Contribute to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraising Campaign!

 

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our PTSA’s “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraising campaign. This is our key fundraiser for the year that will assist with a number of PTSA projects that support our school community. Some of the projects that this fundraiser will help to support include:

• Securing a schoolwide license of IXL Math for all students (click here to learn more about this tool that has produced some GREAT results for students)

• Creating and installing new Collaborative Outdoor Learning Spaces

• Sponsoring school dances, clubs, and other student activities (e.g., 8th Grade Celebration, Awards Ceremonies, etc.)

• Upgrading and modernizing key areas within our building

• Improving aesthetic appeal of grounds

• …and much more!

 

Top student fundraisers will have the chance to win a variety of great prizes along with the top grade level team. To contribute to your student’s fundraising page (you can also invite others to do the same!), go to the Soaring with the Pilots landing page. 

 

 

Red, White, and Gray Spirit Day on Wednesday (9/25)

 

Join us for a school-wide spirit day this Wednesday (9/25) as we prepare for the big game on Wednesday night. Students, staff, and community are encouraged to wear their favorite red, white, and gray to show their PHMS spirit!

 

 

Big Football Game on Wednesday (9/25) at 6:00 pm

 

Help us pack the stands this Wednesday night for our first conference football game against our down-the-road rival, Leesville Road Middle School. We will be hosting this game at Leesville Road High School. We will receive 100% of the proceeds gathered from ticket sales and concessions, so come out and bring the whole family to support our Pilots. The game will begin at 6:00 pm. Don’t forget to wear your red and white!

Athletics Update

 

In addition to the football game we will host at Leesville Road High School on Wednesday (9/25), we will also be hosting soccer and volleyball competitions on Thursday (9/26) at 4:00 pm. As a reminder, all students who are planning to attend these events must arrange transportation in advance to ensure proper pick-up at the conclusion of events. Students who are not picked up promptly after events may be excluded from attending future events.

 

For additional details 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. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

First Campus Spruce Up Event A Success

 

Thanks so much to all the families who came out to assist with our first PHMS Spruce Up event this weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect and the outpouring of support was even better. We are looking forward to our next project in the near future to elevate the visual appeal of our campus by securing and spreading some much-needed mulch to our campus. We are currently working with PTSA to assist with financing this project, as it can be quite expensive with a school site our size, but if you know of anyone who may be able to assist with this, please let us know!

 

 

Join Us for a Virtual General PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18

 

Please join us for a virtual general PTSA meeting on Wednesday night (September 18) at 7:00 pm. To join the meeting, use the following link: meet.google.com/jni-qdih-tpk. 

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

 

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser is just right for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Athletics Update

 

This week marks the start of fall games with volleyball and soccer kicking things off on Wednesday (9/18) at 4:00 pm. Our first football game will take place on Thursday (9/19) at 4:00 pm also. As a reminder, all students who are planning to attend these events must arrange transportation in advance to ensure proper pick up at the conclusion of events.

 

For more information about PHMS 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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Join Us for a Campus Spruce Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 14

 

Help us spruce up Pine Hollow Middle School grounds! We need you for this late summer Spruce Up! We need about 25 volunteers to get this done in about 2 hours!

 

This event is part of the larger efforts to help maintain campus grounds. We are going to be tackling trash pick up, weed pulling, tree/brush trimming - so we need help! Bring your gloves, rakes, blowers, clippers, a wheelbarrow, please! Click here to sign up.

 

The event will start at 9:30 am on Saturday September 14th in front of the PHMS main entrance. Please bring work gloves and a can do attitude! Trash grabbers, trash bags, and safety vests will be provided. We will also break before 12pm (and any college football game time!).  

 

Please contact Nick DiColandrea at nick.dico@gmail.com with any questions (School Beautification Volunteer).

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

 

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser is just right for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

No School on Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day

 

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, September 2 for students or staff. 

Join Us for a Campus Spruce Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 14

 

Help us spruce up Pine Hollow Middle School grounds! We need you for this late summer Spruce Up! We need about 25 volunteers to get this done in about 2 hours!

 

This event is part of the larger efforts to help maintain campus grounds. We are going to be tackling trash pick up, weed pulling, tree/brush trimming - so we need help! Bring your gloves, rakes, blowers, clippers, a wheelbarrow, please! Click here to sign up.

 

The event will start at 9:30 am on Saturday September 14th in front of the PHMS main entrance. Please bring work gloves and a can do attitude! Trash grabbers, trash bags, and safety vests will be provided. We will also break before 12pm (and any college football game time!).  

 

Please contact Nick DiColandrea at nick.dico@gmail.com with any questions (School Beautification Volunteer).

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

 

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser is just right for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

NJHS Sponsoring a Book Swap Through September 4

 

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is hosting a book swap in the LLC. From August 19-September 4, students can bring in gently used middle school appropriate books to the LLC during morning arrival. Students will receive 1 ticket for each book they bring in. On September 5, students will return to the LLC with their tickets and pick out a new-to-them book to keep. 

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Purchase Your Spirit Wear Online

 

Did you know you can order spirit wear at any time on Givebacks and have your items delivered directly to your child's homeroom? Check out our new spirit wear bundle (what a deal!) as well as our new decal option and a snapback hat! Orders are filled once a week (usually on Thursday afternoon).

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Traditional Schools Start Back Up on Tuesday, August 27

 

This is a reminder that traditional calendar schools start back up this week on Tuesday, August 27. As such, please do not be alarmed if there are more delays with transportation than we have experienced the past several weeks. As a reminder, WCPSS Technology Services and Transportation have developed a new system to directly notify families when there are disruptions to bus service. As a part of this new system, parents will receive direct notices via text and/or email if their child’s bus is delayed or if their route is canceled. 

 

Fall Picture Day on Tuesday, August 27

 

This is a friendly reminder that Fall Picture day is Tuesday, August 27. Students will take pictures during the period in which they typically have health/PE. Click here to view the digital poster and to learn more about how to purchase pictures online. Last week, students received prepay school picture envelopes through their homeroom teachers. Parents who wish to pay via cash or check will be able to send in their cash or check with their student in the payment envelope on the day of pictures. You can also purchase online (additional information in the digital poster included above).

 

In addition to the poster mentioned above, parents can also sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits at this link. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

Payments for 8th Grade Field Trip Due Wednesday, August 28

 

This is a reminder that all 8th grade students who are planning to go on the Greensboro field trip are required to complete and submit all documentation including payment by Wednesday (August 28). If we do not have everything at that time, students will not be able to attend. For more information, please connect with the following teachers leading the field trip planning.

 

• Track 1: Mrs. Cochran (hcochran@wcpss.net)

• Track 3: Mrs. Wenner (silevine@wcpss.net)

• Track 4: Ms. Corpening (ccorpening@wcpss.net)

Join Us for a Campus Spruce Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 14

 

Help us spruce up Pine Hollow Middle School grounds! We need you for this late summer Spruce Up! We need about 25 volunteers to get this done in about 2 hours!

 

This event is part of the larger efforts to help maintain campus grounds. We are going to be tackling trash pick up, weed pulling, tree/brush trimming - so we need help! Bring your gloves, rakes, blowers, clippers, a wheelbarrow, please! Click here to sign up.

 

The event will start at 9:30 am on Saturday September 14th in front of the PHMS main entrance. Please bring work gloves and a can do attitude! Trash grabbers, trash bags, and safety vests will be provided. We will also break before 12pm (and any college football game time!).  

 

Please contact Nick DiColandrea at nick.dico@gmail.com with any questions (School Beautification Volunteer).

Donate to the Soaring with the Pilots Fundraiser

 

Want to support our school PTSA without the hassle? If so, the “Soaring with the Pilots” fundraiser is just right for you. Click here to learn about this fundraiser and to donate. You can even share with relatives as a way for them to support your child’s school. In addition, there are a lot of great prizes that donors can possibly win!

NJHS Sponsoring a Book Swap Through September 4

 

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is hosting a book swap in the LLC. From August 19-September 4, students can bring in gently used middle school appropriate books to the LLC during morning arrival. Students will receive 1 ticket for each book they bring in. On September 5, students will return to the LLC with their tickets and pick out a new-to-them book to keep. 

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Purchase Your Spirit Wear Online

 

Did you know you can order spirit wear at any time on Givebacks and have your items delivered directly to your child's homeroom? Check out our new spirit wear bundle (what a deal!) as well as our new decal option and a snapback hat! Orders are filled once a week (usually on Thursday afternoon).

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Full House at PHMS: All Three Tracks Tracked Beginning Monday

 

This is a reminder that beginning on Monday, August 19, all three tracks will be tracked in together until September 6. For the past six weeks, we have only had two out of the three tracks in at one time, so please be prepared for things to look, feel, and sound a little different with all of our students and staff in the building instead of only two-thirds of them. If you plan to drop off or pick up students in carpool, for example, please be prepared for longer lines and wait times—especially if you are arriving close to the first bell at 8:15 am in the morning.

Join Us for a Community Reads Event at Wanderlust Books on Thursday (8/22)

 

Join fellow PHMS students and their family for our Community Reads event at Wanderlust Books on August 22, from 6:00-7:00 PM!

 

• 6:00-6:30 PM: Browse Wanderlust Books, enjoy adventure-themed coffee and tea from NoRa Cafe, and chat about books.

 

• 6:30-7:00 PM: Silent book club—bring a favorite book or buy a new-to-you book and read quietly with friends and family.

 

Please accompany your child, as this is not a school-sponsored field trip.  We are looking forward to a great evening of reading together! While not mandatory, please consider RSVPing so we have an idea of how many may attend: bit.ly/PHMSadventureRSVP

Picture Day Coming Up on August 27

 

Fall pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, August 27. Students will take pictures during the period in which they typically have health/PE. Click here to view the digital poster and to learn more about how to purchase pictures online. 

 

Students will receive prepay school picture envelopes through their homeroom teachers the week of August 19. Parents who wish to pay via cash or check will be able to send in their cash or check with their student in the payment envelope on the day of pictures.

 

In addition to the poster mentioned above, parents can also sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits at this link. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

NJHS Sponsoring a Book Swap Through September 4

 

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is hosting a book swap in the LLC. From August 19-September 4, students can bring in gently used middle school appropriate books to the LLC during morning arrival. Students will receive 1 ticket for each book they bring in. On September 5, students will return to the LLC with their tickets and pick out a new-to-them book to keep. 

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Purchase Your Spirit Wear Online

 

Did you know you can order spirit wear at any time on Givebacks and have your items delivered directly to your child's homeroom? Check out our new spirit wear bundle (what a deal!) as well as our new decal option and a snapback hat! Orders are filled once a week (usually on Thursday afternoon).

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

 

Makeup Meet the Teacher Event for Track 4 on Thursday (8/15)

 

As was shared last week in our special family message, we have had to reschedule our Meet the Teacher event for Track 4 to this Thursday, August 15 due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby this past week. We will still operate with the same schedule that was shared before. Please view this schedule as it is different depending on your student’s grade level.

 

Families of 6th graders and students who are new to PHMS are invited to join us for a brief presentation at 5:00 pm in the auditorium prior to the actual class rotations beginning at 5:30. PTSA will also be on site for families wishing to purchase spirit wear in the cafeteria beginning around 4:30 pm for these families. 7th and 8th grade families will also have the opportunity to purchase spirit wear in the cafeteria up until 5:30 when the class rotations begin, as well.

Picture Day Coming Up on August 27

 

Fall pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, August 27. Students will take pictures during the period in which they typically have health/PE. Click here to view the digital poster and to learn more about how to purchase pictures online. Students will receive prepay school picture envelopes through their homeroom teachers the week of August 19. Parents who wish to pay via cash or check will be able to send in their cash or check with their student in the payment envelope on the day of pictures.

 

In addition to the poster mentioned above, parents can also sign up to receive updates via email regarding their child's school portraits at this link. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Purchase Your Spirit Wear Online

 

Did you know you can order spirit wear at any time on Givebacks and have your items delivered directly to your child's homeroom? Check out our new spirit wear bundle (what a deal!) as well as our new decal option and a snapback hat! Orders are filled once a week (usually on Thursday afternoon). Follow the link below to order."

Spring 2025 Trips Abroad

 

Interested in traveling abroad with other Pine Hollow students and families? If so, there are two opportunities you may wish to learn more about. One will take place in March 2025 with Mrs. Miller (7-1 math and social studies teacher) and another in April/May 2025 with Mrs. Hyatt (art teacher). As a reminder, these are not PHMS/WCPSS-sponsored trips. To learn more about these trips, click on the links below:

 

• London and Paris (March 2025) with Mrs. Miller (bmiller3@wcpss.net)

• Italy (April-May 2025) with Mrs. Hyatt (thyatt@wcpss.net)

Join Us for a Community Reads Event at Wanderlust Books on 8/15

 

Join fellow PHMS students and their family for our Community Reads event at Wanderlust Books on August 15, from 6:00-7:00 PM!

 

• 6:00-6:30 PM: Browse Wanderlust Books, enjoy adventure-themed coffee and tea from NoRa Cafe, and chat about books.

 

• 6:30-7:00 PM: Silent book club—bring a favorite book or buy a new-to-you book and read quietly with friends and family.

 

Please accompany your child, as this is not a school-sponsored field trip.  We are looking forward to a great evening of reading together! While not mandatory, please consider RSVPing so we have an idea of how many may attend: bit.ly/PHMSadventureRSVP

Volunteer to Help Sell Concessions! 

 

This is a fun opportunity to get involved at PHMS. Click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Chrissie Staton (PTSA’s Concessions Co-Chair) at Christinab.staton@gmail.com.

 

**Please note we have a special home football game on Wednesday, September 25th at Leesville Road High School, which will be an evening game instead of afternoon.**

Interested in Battle of the Books?

 

Battle of the Books is starting soon. If you are interested in learning more about the PHMS Battle of the Books after school club, please check out this announcement flyer and send any questions you might have to Mr. Hutchinson at jhutchinson@wcpss.net.

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Meet the Teacher for Track 4 on Thursday (8/8)

 

Meet the Teacher for Track 4 will take place on Thursday, August 8. There are two components to the evening based on what grade your child is in. Please review the information below carefully as the time you wish to arrive will be driven by the details shared below. Regardless of what grade  your child is in, you will need to bring a copy of your child’s schedule that outlines what teacher/room they go to for each period. If you do not have a copy, we will be able to assist you with this near the front office.

 

For 6th Grade Families (and Families New to PHMS)

 

The night will get started a little earlier for our 6th grade families and other families new to PHMS. Below is a breakdown of what will take place beginning at 4:30 pm.

 

• 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Doors will open for parents/guardians who wish to come early to visit the PTSA spirit wear sales area in the cafeteria. Here you’ll be able to purchase school shirts, stickers, and so much more to show your school spirit.
  
  

• 5:00 pm - 5:25 pm: We will kickoff the night with a brief presentation in the auditorium for sixth grade families and families who are new to Pine Hollow Middle School. This brief informational session will provide a high level overview of our school and will highlight some of the things you can expect during the year.
  
  

• 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm: Beginning at 5:30 pm, parents/guardians will have the opportunity to visit each of their child’s teachers for first semester classes following their child’s schedule. You will have approximately 10 minutes with each teacher. Please remember to bring a copy of your child’s schedule. Click here for the actual schedule for the evening.

 

For 7th and 8th Grade Families

 

• 5:00 pm - 5:25 pm: Doors will open for parents/guardians who wish to come early to visit the PTSA spirit wear sales area in the cafeteria. Here you’ll be able to purchase school shirts, stickers, and so much more to show your school spirit.
  
  

• 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm: Beginning at 5:30 pm, parents/guardians will have the opportunity to visit each of their child’s teachers for first semester classes following their child’s schedule. You will have approximately 10 minutes with each teacher. Please remember to bring a copy of your child’s schedule. Click here for the actual schedule for the evening.

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

Purchase Your Spirit Wear Online

 

Did you know you can order spirit wear at any time on Givebacks and have your items delivered directly to your child's homeroom? Check out our new spirit wear bundle (what a deal!) as well as our new decal option and a snapback hat! Orders are filled once a week (usually on Thursday afternoon). Follow the link below to order."

Spring 2025 Trips Abroad

 

Interested in traveling abroad with other Pine Hollow students and families? If so, there are two opportunities you may wish to learn more about. One will take place in March 2025 with Mrs. Miller (7-1 math and social studies teacher) and another in April/May 2025 with Mrs. Hyatt (art teacher). As a reminder, these are not PHMS/WCPSS-sponsored trips. To learn more about these trips, click on the links below:

 

• London and Paris (March 2025) with Mrs. Milller (bmiller3@wcpss.net)

• Italy (April-May 2025) with Mrs. Hyatt (thyatt@wcpss.net)

Join Us for a Community Reads Event at Wanderlust Books on 8/15

 

Join fellow PHMS students and their family for our Community Reads event at Wanderlust Books on August 15, from 6:00-7:00 PM!

 

• 6:00-6:30 PM: Browse Wanderlust Books, enjoy adventure-themed coffee and tea from NoRa Cafe, and chat about books.

 

• 6:30-7:00 PM: Silent book club—bring a favorite book or buy a new-to-you book and read quietly with friends and family.

 

Please accompany your child, as this is not a school-sponsored field trip.  We are looking forward to a great evening of reading together! While not mandatory, please consider RSVPing so we have an idea of how many may attend: bit.ly/PHMSadventureRSVP

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Welcome (Back) to Our Track 4 Families

 

We are excited to welcome our Track 4 students and families to the 2024-25 school year tomorrow! We have had a great start to the school year with Tracks 1 and 3 and can’t wait to welcome our newest Pilots and those who are returning after their track out. As a reminder, upon arriving at school on Monday, Track 4 students will report to their team areas where they will receive updated schedules for them to follow. For our 6th graders, there will be a number of adults and NJHS volunteers to assist them in getting to their team location.

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year

 

Olympic Spirit Day on Wednesday (7/31)

 

It’s time to kick off the year with our first spirit day! In honor of the Paris 2024 Olympics, we invite students and staff to wear their team’s colors on Wednesday (7/31). For families who are new to PHMS, instead of just having one or two spirit weeks throughout the entire year, we try to have a variety of fun spirit days throughout the year to mark different occasions.

PHMS Launching New Anonymous Reporting System for Students as a Part of District-Wide Rollout

 

In the coming weeks, we will be launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, a secure and anonymous platform for students to report potential threats or concerns. This is in addition to the existing WCPSS tip line. Prior to launching the system, we will be training our students on when and how to use it beginning the week of July 22, 2024. Click here to learn more about this system.

A Few Reminders for the Start of the Year

 

As we get into the new school year fully, we would like to provide a couple of reminders to families regarding a few important items.

 

• Student Item Drop Off: To protect instructional time and to minimize the number of disruptions to classes, we do not make phone calls to classrooms for items that students left at home (unless these items are urgent and/or medical related (e.g., glasses, medication, etc.). We have a designated station in the front office for items to be dropped off for students. Students will then be able to pick up these items in the office during lunch or during transition time between classes/on their way to electives. If you are dropping off an item for your child, please label the item clearly with their name and grade level.

 

• Outside Food: Outside food from restaurants is not allowed in the cafeteria due to WCPSS policies relating to competition with WCPSS Child Nutrition Services.

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net). 

 

 

Meet the Teacher Feedback Requested from Track 1 & 3 Families

 

Thank you to our Track 1 & 3 families that attended Meet the Teacher this past Wednesday night. If you were able to attend, please take a moment to complete this brief anonymous survey. As we continue reflecting on different school practices and considering what things we might wish to adapt in the future, your feedback is very important.

Want to Support PHMS? Join the PTSA!

 

Are you looking for a way to support our school? If so, please consider joining our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for as little as $10-$15. Your support helps to assist with so many different projects throughout the year including school dances, celebrations, teacher professional development grants, and so much more! I would love for our PTSA to hit the 400-member mark this year.

PHMS Launching New Anonymous Reporting System for Students as a Part of District-Wide Rollout

 

In the coming weeks, we will be launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, a secure and anonymous platform for students to report potential threats or concerns. This is in addition to the existing WCPSS tip line. Prior to launching the system, we will be training our students on when and how to use it beginning the week of July 22, 2024 for Tracks 1 & 3 and the following week for Track 4. Click here to learn more about this system.

Important Note About New 6th Grade Chromebooks

 

This past week, 6th graders received new Chromebooks. Please remind your student(s) that they should NOT remove the cases from these new devices. This is a new design and attempting to remove the case can cause damage to the Chromebook itself if tampered with. As always, students who have questions about their Chromebook should see one of their core teachers.

A Few Reminders for the Start of the Year

 

As we get into the new school year fully, we would like to provide a couple of reminders to families regarding a few important items.

 

• Student Item Drop Off:  To protect instructional time and to minimize the number of disruptions to classes, we do not make phone calls to classrooms for items that students left at home (unless these items are urgent and/or medical related (e.g., glasses, medication, etc.). We have a designated station in the front office for items to be dropped off for students. Students will then be able to pick up these items in the office during lunch or during transition time between classes/on their way to electives. If you are dropping off an item for your child, please label the item clearly with your child's name, grade level, and track.

 

• Outside Food: Outside food from restaurants is not allowed in the cafeteria due to WCPSS policies relating to competition with WCPSS Child Nutrition Services.

Important Immunization Information for Parents/Guardians of 7th Graders

 

State law requires all 7^th graders to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine. In accordance with state law, students who have not received and properly reported these vaccines to their school by 30 calendar days after the start of the school year (August 7 for students on Tracks 1 & 3; August 28 for students on Track 4) will not be able to attend school or participate in any school activities until appropriate immunization documentation has been provided. 

 

Immunization records can be emailed to Ms. Thomas, our Data Manager at bwthomas@wcpss.net or please feel free to drop off in the main office for Ms. Thomas. 

Athletics Update

 

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. This newsletter includes important information about upcoming workouts, tryouts, and more for fall sports. For questions regarding athletics at Pine Hollow MS, please contact our Athletic Director Mr. Jason Adams (pjadams@wcpss.net).