Parent newsletters are mailed monthly, August to May, of each school year. Scroll down this column for a download of the most recent newsletter.

Parent/Teacher conference days are held twice each year. Parents may contact the high school to arrange parent/teacher conferences at other times. 

Piqua Music Boosters support both instrumental and vocal music at PHS, meeting the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the PHS choir room.  Officers for 2010-11 include: President -Kathy Fox, VP Membership-Misty Iddings, VP Spirit Cards-Tracy McKinney, Secretary-Mary Ellen Rohrbaugh, Treasurer-Linda Roth.

Piqua Indian Athletic Boosters meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the PHS Library.  Current officers include:  President-Doug Hemm, Vice president-Lisa Feeser, Treasurer-Carolyn Magoteaux, Secretary-Lisa Dotson.  The purpose of the club is to promote athletic activities at all levels of the school system and encouarge school activities which provide training in sportsmanship, clean thinking and the spirit of friendly competition.  Each sport is represented by a Governor, who serves on a Board of Directors.  Individual teams and Governors meet as needed throughout the year.

News from the Nurse

Flu Prevention Facts:

• Remind your children of the importance of washing their hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. We have germicide dispensers in our cafeteria to assist in this effort.

• Remind your children not to share personal items like drinks, food or unwashed utensils, and to cover their coughs and sneezes. Covering up their coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand will help prevent the spread of germs.

• Remember the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.

• Please keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have fever or do not have signs of fever, without using fever-reducing drugs. Keeping children with a fever at home will reduce the number of people who might be infected.  

Just a reminder…Students may not carry Medications with them while at school. Any medication,  including prescription or over the counter,(including cough drops), that needs to be given at school must have an "Authorization to Administer Medication" form completed and on file in the Nurse’s Clinic.

General Fee, all students:  $46

Parking Pass:  $10

Replacement ID's:  $2

To develop responsible citizens with positive character, ethics and values, who are involved in the community and become productive members of society.  Piqua High School will provide a safe and nurturing environment in which students can achieve academic excellence and prepare for the future.  Students and teachers will respect and accept differences of others.

Goal 1:  Advance all students' performance, school and district ratings on all state measures, to reach the Excellent rating (identify students within state subgroups, review data, design plan of action, communicate with parents, assess progress, evaluate and design(redesign) intervention for subgroups; meet annual objective set of 90% or 95% in all tested areas (list available)

Goal 2:  Attain Adequate Yearly Progress with our special populations.

Goal 3: Provide greater academic opportunities for students by increasing Advanced Placement offerings and preparation for ACT and SAT exams.

Goal 4: Provide opportunities for students who have special needs or special circumstances to maximize their ability to graduate.

There is a site that many are using to share news with other alumni. 

www.alumniclass.com/piqua  

Get in touch with old classmates!

Flex Credit Option

Per Ohio Revised Code and Piqua School Board policy, Piqua High School allows students the opportunity to experience learning and the acquisition of skills through instruction or study outside of the traditional classroom.  Credit flexibility options are designed for those students who demonstrate the ability, interest and maturity to accept personal responsibility for their learning in a selected curricular area and are willing to pursue it beyond the typical classroom setting.  Any student interested in participating in the Credit Flexibility option for the 2010-2011 school year should see their counselor prior to May 15^th.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Special as it ends on September 10th!! Secure your copy today!!

• "The Company" Show Choir
• "Audio Hype" Jazz Band
• Link Crew
• Naval JROTC
• Key Club
• National Honor Society
• Relay for Life Participation
• InterAct Club

Cell Phones

A reminder to students that cell phones are not to be used during the school day.  The only exception is phones may be used during their specific lunch periods  (A,B, or C) only.  Parents please assist us by not calling or texting your students during the school day.  Ask your son or daughter what lunch period they have and make contact during that half hour period or before and after school.  Your assistance would be appreciated.

Attendance

Make attendance a priority!  It is a law that every student is in school everyday.   Parents ask yourself this question - would you keep your job if you missed more that 11 days in 180 days of work?  Help PHS hold your students accountable for attendance - make it a priority at home too.

Parent Authorization Forms

All students are expected to turn in the Parent Authorization Form.  You may contact the main office for one.  Please fill out with names and numbers of adults we may contact in case your child becomes ill during the school day. 

September Calendar Reminders

3 - School Pictures by LifeTouch

6 - Labor Day No School

8 - PHS Open House  7:00-8:30

10 - Senior Class Photo 7:40/gym

17 - Link Crew Tailgate party for Freshman

21 - Edison College Fair

24 - IPR's to students

25 - Band Invitational