Purnell Swett High School

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School, Parents and students, All visitors coming to campus after 12:30 pm for pickups and drop offs must use the student pickup loop not the faculty or bus lot. Also, learning centers start this Thursday, September 15. Due to the driver shortage, buses will not be provided until further notice so students will need transportation. These will be held from 3 to 4 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Matthew Locklear. Thank you and have a great evening.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Parents of Seniors, Students who are in 12th grade are required by the state of North Carolina to have two doses of the Meningitis vaccine. These shot records are due to the school nurse by Tuesday, September 27. If they have not received their vaccine by this time, they will not be allowed back to school until they do. Absences will be unexcused and held against the student. You may reach out to your doctor’s office, local and surrounding health departments, and pharmacies that provide vaccines. If there are any questions, please contact Ms. Hancock at 910-521-3253. Thank you and have a great evening.

This is a message from PSHS. Parents, This is a very important message for all parents and guardians wanting to sign their student up for drivers education. Course Registration is Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the school's cafeteria. THIS IS THE ONLY DAY STUDENTS CAN REGISTER! Students and their parents or guardians must be present. The student must be 14 years and 6 months old. The price is exactly 65 dollars cash or a money order addressed to Purnell Swett High School. In order to register, you must bring the student's birth certificate as well as glasses/contacts if they are prescribed. This registration is required for enrollment in this course. The course will begin Monday, September 12 and will go to Friday, September 23. The course is held Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Students must be present every day. Hope everyone has a great day and we look forward to seeing you all!

This is a message from PSHS Parents and Students I would like to take this time to welcome everyone back to school. I look forward to working with everyone and pray that this is the best year ever. However, as you know there are some things that we need to discuss such as dress code, ear buds and cell phone. By now all parents and students know the rules. Parents be on standby in the event we need you to come by to pick your child up due to an issue with cell phones, ear buds and dress code. Also, our school media specialist sent an email to all students with a link that all parents must complete before students receive a chrome book. Chromebooks will be distributed throughout the week until all students have one. Parents if child did not turn a chrome book in last year, you must use the link as well to complete the form and your child must bring that chrome books to the media center ASAP. Have a Great Night and We will see you in the Morning

Parents and Students Just a friendly reminder that OPEN HOUSE is tomorrow Friday August 26th. Everyone should enter the main commons area and find the tables designated as 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. 9th grade will be in the main commons, 10th grade will be in front of the trophy case, 11th and 12th grades will be in the main gym. There will not and I repeat there will not be any schedule changes. School counselors will not be available to answer questions or change schedules. So please don't ask. It will be in the best interest for students to pick up a paper copy because some changes to schedules may have changed. Please pick up an information form to complete on site with identification to ensure cell numbers, addresses and other information is correct. Thanks and Have a Great Day........

Students and Parents, Guidance will be closed Thursday August 25th and Friday August 26th to complete all the remaining tasks that has to occur before school begins Monday morning. Please do not come or call to the school trying to make changes. We are doing the best we can to ensure schedules are balanced and students get the required courses needed to graduate. So, please be patient and understand that we are working hard to ensure the needs of our students are met. Once again our guidance counselors will not be available for the remainder of the week. Thanks and Have a Great Day

Good Evening PSHS Family, I want to invite everyone out tomorrow for our second annual drive thru steak plate sale. The sale begins at 11:00 am sharp. Each plate contains a steak, salad and baked potato. The cost is $20 and all proceeds will be used to enhance the athletic facilities. Please enter the bus parking lot and drive around to the RAM for pick up. I anxiously await to see you and appreciate your support.

Parents, Open House will be Friday August 26 from 1:00PM----7:00PM. There will not be any schedule changes. Students were emailed a schedule change request form so they must submit the form using a computer or cell phone. Thanks and Have a Great Day

Students/Parents, Powerschool is open for all students to view their schedules. PowerSchool will be unavailable this weekend so if you don't see your schedule today, you will have to wait until Monday. A schedule change request form has been emailed to all students. Schedule change request can only be done electronically and you only get one opportunity to submit so make the best of it. Please remember this is a process so be patient because it may take a few days based on approved.

This is a message from PSHS Parents, Please be advised that our guidance department will be closed tomorrow Friday August 12. 2022. They will resume on Monday August 15. I am sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS Attention Parents and Students, There will be a band meeting Friday August 12th from 4:30pm---6:30 pm in the band room for anyone interested in joining the drum line and/or color guard. Band camp will be held August 15th----18th from 9:00am----3:00pm. Everyone should bring their own lunch. Band camp is open to all 9th---12th graders. New and experienced players and any feeder school students in grades 6---8 should contact Mr. Chris McIntyre with any questions.

Parents, Freshman Transition has been changed to Tuesday August 16 from 6:00pm----8:00pm. We look forward to meeting with both parents and students. Please be prompt in an effort to begin and end on time. Thanks and Have a Great Day

Parents, A Robeson Community College Representative will be on campus Wednesday August 10 from 1:00pm----7:00pm to register students for CCP classes. Only Juniors/Seniors with a current GPA of 2.8 qualify. CCP classes are a part of the career and college promise where students earn college credits while in high school. This is a grand opportunity for our college bound students. It’s a way to save money for college while in high school. Thanks and Have a Great Day

Parents, Any senior interested in early release and/or early graduation need to report to the guidance office tomorrow Tuesday August 9, 2022 from 10:00am-----3:00pm. Parents need to be present otherwise permission will not be granted. Parents it will be helpful if all seniors interested in early release or early graduation come at the designated time. All other times will be by appointment only by calling 910-521-3253. It is of the utmost importance to understand that everyone doesn’t qualify for early release or early graduation. To qualify for early release seniors must provide a pay stub as proof of employment and currently have 22 or more credits. To qualify for early graduation seniors must have 24 or more credits. Additionally, early release is for fourth period only please do not request for any other time. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from PSHS Parents, Report Cards can be picked up Monday ----- Thursday from 8:00 am --- 4:00 pm in the front office. Only students or parent/guardian are allowed to pick up report cards. Parents/Guardians be ready to show proper ID when picking up report cards. Thanks and Have a Great Day

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Summer School for Credit Recovery will be June 13-30, 2022 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Students can recover up to two classes in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies only. Attendance must be in good standing for the year with under 25 absences or students will not be able to attend. Students must stay all four hours each day even if only one class needs to be recovered. Students must attend ALL 12 days with no tardies or early dismissals. If students cannot attend each day for any reason please do not send to summer school. If attendance policy is not followed students will be dismissed from summer school. All school rules will be enforced. Students are expected to adhere to dress code. Some dress code issues are half shirts, biker shorts, pants with holes in thigh area, hats, hoods, shorts that are not finger-tip length, and pajama pants to name a few. Please make sure your student dresses appropriately each day. Any discipline issues will result in dismissal from summer school. This is a great opportunity for students to earn credits and stay on course for graduation. Students will be expected to behave and work the entire time. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. If you have any questions about your child being eligible for summer school please contact your child’s guidance counselor. Buses will leave school around six to pick up students, so be ready. I only have 5 buses running Purnell Swett routes. It would be best to bring students the first day and ride the bus home so bus drivers will know where to pick up students.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Summer School for Credit Recovery will be June 13-30, 2022 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Students can recover up to two classes in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies only. Attendance must be in good standing for the year with under 25 absences or students will not be able to attend. Students must stay all four hours each day even if only one class needs to be recovered. Students must attend ALL 12 days with no tardies or early dismissals. If students cannot attend each day for any reason please do not send to summer school. If attendance policy is not followed students will be dismissed from summer school. All school rules will be enforced. Students are expected to adhere to dress code. Some dress code issues are half shirts, biker shorts, pants with holes in thigh area, hats, hoods, shorts that are not finger-tip length, and pajama pants to name a few. Please make sure your student dresses appropriately each day. Any discipline issues will result in dismissal from summer school. This is a great opportunity for students to earn credits and stay on course for graduation. Students will be expected to behave and work the entire time. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. If you have any questions about your child being eligible for summer school please contact your child’s guidance counselor. Buses will leave school around six to pick up students, so be ready. I only have 5 buses running Purnell Swett routes. It would be best to bring students the first day and ride the bus home so bus drivers will know where to pick up students.

This is a message from Purnell Swett High School Summer School for Credit Recovery will be June 13-30, 2022 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Students can recover up to two classes in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies only. Attendance must be in good standing for the year with under 25 absences or students will not be able to attend. Students must stay all four hours each day even if only one class needs to be recovered. Students must attend ALL 12 days with no tardies or early dismissals. If students cannot attend each day for any reason please do not send to summer school. If attendance policy is not followed students will be dismissed from summer school. All school rules will be enforced. Students are expected to adhere to dress code. Some dress code issues are half shirts, biker shorts, pants with holes in thigh area, hats, hoods, shorts that are not finger-tip length, and pajama pants to name a few. Please make sure your student dresses appropriately each day. Any discipline issues will result in dismissal from summer school. This is a great opportunity for students to earn credits and stay on course for graduation. Students will be expected to behave and work the entire time. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. If you have any questions about your child being eligible for summer school please contact your child’s guidance counselor. Buses will leave school around six to pick up students, so be ready. I only have 5 buses running Purnell Swett routes. It would be best to bring students the first day and ride the bus home so bus drivers will know where to pick up students.

Parents, Also, Graduation is Friday, June 10th. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 am. All seniors should be on campus for lineup at 7:00am and guests may enter the main commons at 7:30am. To ensure graduation begins on time, doors will close permanently at 8:45 am. Once again, if you are not here by 8:45am you will not be allowed to enter the building. If you are entering the school from Pembroke, you will use the student parking lot. If you are entering the school from Prospect/Maxton, you will use the staff parking lot. Handicap parking will be available in the staff parking lot. JROTC cadets will be directing traffic. Seniors are not allowed to wear hunting boots, crocs, tennis shoes, or jeans. Everyone should be in their Sunday best. Thanks and have a great night.

Parents, Graduation practice is tomorrow Thursday, June 9th at 8:30 am. Students need to park behind the school and enter the 400 and 500 hallways. Students will receive tickets during graduation practice as long as the senior checkout form is completed and turned in. Also, Graduation is Friday, June 10th. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 am. All seniors should be on campus for lineup at 7:00am and guests may enter the main commons at 7:30am. To ensure graduation begins on time, doors will close permanently at 8:45 am. Once again, if you are not here by 8:45am you will not be allowed to enter the building. If you are entering the school from Pembroke, you will use the student parking lot. If you are entering the school from Prospect/Maxton, you will use the staff parking lot. Handicap parking will be available in the staff parking lot. JROTC cadets will be directing traffic. Seniors are not allowed to wear hunting boots, crocs, tennis shoes, or jeans. Everyone should be in their Sunday best. Thanks and have a great night.