Updates and Reminders - Middle School

Weekly Updates and Reminders - 8/29/2025

Please scroll down to read all of the announcements!  

1. i-Ready Testing: September 9th - September 12th - Middle School will administer the i-Ready reading and math diagnostic tests starting September 9th.  This diagnostic is an adaptive assessment to find a student's level of understanding. 

3. PCA Student and Parent/Guardian Laptop Agreement -- Students were given a paper copy of the Agreement this week. The paper needs to be completed ASAP and returned to the students’ homeroom teacher. These should be submitted by Friday, September 5th. 

4. Medications- Click here for the form parents need to take to their child’s doctor.

   1. Medication

If possible, parents/guardians should administer medications before or after school. If a student needs to take medication during the school day, parents must submit a signed Medication Form from the child’s physician. Parents/guardians must send medications to school in a sealed, original container labeled with the following information.

1. The student’s name and grade

2. The name of the medication 

3. The amount of the medication to be taken 

4. The time the child is to take the medication

2. Authorized school staff must administer ALL medication. Students are responsible for going to the office at the appropriate time to receive medication. Parents are responsible for the following: providing a signed medication form, bringing medications to the school, and picking up any leftover medications at the end of the school year.  If your child attends an overnight field trip, the medicine must be brought to the school one week in advance of the trip, and a medication form must be signed for the trip.

5. Cold and Flu: We are already seeing absences due to illness. While sharing is caring, please remind your child not to share the following items and to exercise caution by washing their hands or using sanitizer on days they don’t feel 100%.

   1. Drinks

   2. Utensils

   3. Make-up

6. Attention Middle School Parents, 

PEAK is so excited to host "Under the Stars", a Semi-Formal Dance for PCA middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) on Friday, September 19th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the K-3 campus gymnasium. 

We are working on making this a very special dance, but we need your help. Below is a sign-up genius for items we need, along with volunteers that we need. In addition to the sweets and water that we are requesting, PEAK will be supplying additional snacks.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ACAA2DA1F4C25-58392701-middle

Entry fee is $10/student. We will have a 360 photo booth (which requires the use of a cell phone), a still photo booth for $5/each, and a best-dressed contest.

Dance is only for PCA 6th, 7th, and 8th graders; siblings and guests are not allowed.

Dress Code: Outfits worn should not show cleavage, lower back, or midriff. Skirts or dresses should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee or have slits shorter than 3 inches above the knee. If not dressed appropriately, you will be denied entrance to the dance.

Dismissal Procedure: Please form a line as we do at our regular pick up at the K-3 campus by lining up behind the school. We will dismiss with walkie-talkies. Please do not come in early to pick up your students unless absolutely necessary. Students will not be permitted to leave the dance without a parent/guardian picking them up. 

Please reach out to PEAK at PEAK@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com if you have any questions. 

Thank you in advance for all your support! We wouldn't be able to host an event like this without your help!

Sincerely, 

Casi Torres

Direct #(704) 454-8285

PEAK K-3 President

Pinnacle Classical Academy

Connect with PEAK & Stay up to Date!

http://linktr.ee/pcapeak

7. Please complete all required back-to-school forms online.  Please sign a paper copy and return the student handbook signature page to your student’s homeroom teacher. The paper is located at the end of your handbook.

8. Computer Fee:  A $25.00 fee is collected from each middle school student for the use of their Chromebook.  The money should be sent to the student’s homeroom teacher.  Students will not have access to Chromebooks until after Labor Day.

9. First 5 days - Students are only allowed to change their schedule during the first five days of the semester.  NO schedule changes will be allowed after that time.

10. PCA will be using Infinite Campus for its SIS grading platform again this school year. If you do not have access, please email adeaton@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com. Mrs. Deaton is our administrator for this system and will assist you if you need help or to create a parent account.

11. Dismissal Reminders:

10. 1. Please be sure to display your car tag for dismissal

    2. Students in grades 4-8 dismiss on the Intermediate side of the building.  

    3. Students in grades 4-8 who have siblings in high school must be picked up from their homeroom by the older sibling and will be dismissed on the high school side of the building.

    4. Students who go home with student drivers need to be picked up in their homeroom by their driver.

11. PE will be outside often. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and an extra pair of shoes. It is recommended to bring a small, separate bag for dirty shoes.

12. Every Friday will be School Spirit Day. Students may wear PCA spirit wear tops (athletic eagle logo) with uniform bottoms on Fridays. Please note: Norris Merchandise is selling some PCA items with hoods - these items are NOT approved spirit wear. Per the dress code, students may not wear hoodies or hooded jackets inside the building at any time.
    
    

13. Cell phones and all other personal electronic devices (including but not limited to smartwatches, MP3 players, personal computers/laptops, video games, tablets, etc.) are NOT allowed at school during the school day. Any personal electronic device found during the day will be confiscated. Refer to the school website for the entire technology policy.
    
    

14. Dress Code Reminders -- Please ensure students adhere to the school dress code. Please note that students are not permitted to wear hoodies or hooded jackets inside the building at any time.  Please ensure that all student clothing, including jackets, coats, shoes, and socks, adheres to the dress code. Refer to the school's website for guidelines. 

15. Mrs. Harrell maintains a Student Care Closet, which she keeps stocked in her room. It is for those moments when families are running behind, a student forgets breakfast/lunch at home, or a student needs a hygiene product. If you would like to contribute to the care closet, scan the QR code below. 

Athletic Announcements:

Basketball Tryouts/Open Gym - see flyer

Save the Date: September Spirit Night! 

September 11

Our September Spirit Nights are Already Coming Together Nicely... and Here’s One You Won’t Want to Miss!

• Join PCA Eagles Athletics and Pelican’s SnoBalls of Boiling Springs, NC for a Spirit Night filled with sweet treats and team spirit!

• Thursday, September 11, 2025

• 6:00–8:00 PM

• 110 Town Commons Drive, Unit C (Behind the Gazebo), Shelby, NC

• Come hang out with friends and family, enjoy your favorite SnoBall, and support a great cause! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to our new Athletic Scholarship Initiative—helping student-athletes thrive on and off the field.

• Bonus: All students attending will receive a free admission ticket to an athletic event of their choosing!

Support PCA Athletics in STYLE: 

• Store will be open until 9/12/25 -- Items will ship directly to your home! 

• Non-athletic branded items are also for sale in each store.

Fuel for a Cause! 

The Athletic Department is offering a hot lunch to students at the 4-12 campus on September 9, 2025. Hot pizza from Jammin J’s Pizza will be available for $2.00 per slice during lunch. Proceeds from this sale will help support the future of PCA Eagles Athletics. 

Thank you for supporting PCA Eagles Athletics!

• For home athletic events starting at 4:00 PM, students staying after school as spectators must report directly to the gym or field at 3:30 PM, after dismissal. Please do not send students early—the doors will remain locked until 3:30 PM to allow for setup.

• Students must enter through the outside gym doors or the field entrance near the baseball field so admission can be collected.

• For games starting at 5:00 PM or later, students must leave campus and return at game time.

• Players may leave class at 3:00 PM and report to their locker rooms or other areas as directed by their coach.

• Siblings of players are not permitted to stay after school unless it's a game day and they are attending as spectators within the allowed timeframe.

Attention Athletes:

If you're interested in learning more about the winter sports offered at PCA, please complete the form below to stay informed. Thank you!

* SWIM

* BASKETBALL

* ARCHERY

Link: https://forms.gle/g5p2WNHzZ67Wtf7N9

Thank you for your continued support!

Middle School Teachers