This week's New Information:

Hot off the Presses:  2026-2027 School Calendar  Please note the 1st day of school.  

Cleveland County Board of Elections is looking for 17 and 18 year old students to help with upcoming primary elections.  Please read the attached flyer for more information.

Friendly reminders: 

Friday, January 23:  It's College T-Shirt Day! Students may wear a college t-shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms. Please remember:

• • Jeans may not have holes or tears (patches or leggings underneath do not change this)

  • Uniform shoes are required

• Hooded sweatshirts, zippered sweatshirts with hoods and Leggings are not permitted at any time.

Wednesday, January 28:  Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge will host another Pinnacle Spirit Night! The Athletic Department will be offering a homework pass (limited to once per semester). Acceptance of the homework pass is at the discretion of each teacher. We hope to see many of you there supporting Pinnacle!

Friday, January 30

• Student letters of intent are due. If your student has not brought one home, a digital copy is attached for your convenience. If printing is an issue, email Mrs. Dellinger directly and she will ensure a paper copy is sent home.

• SSM will meet in the high school meeting room at 7:00 am. This is open to all students in grades 4-12. Students should be dropped off at the high school office entrance no earlier than 7:00 am.

Field Trip Information

Monday, March 9:  Seniors will take a field trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Please review the attached parent letter for details. Permission slips should be returned to homeroom teachers as soon as possible.

Wednesday, March 18:  Ninth-grade students will attend a field trip to the Biltmore House. Permission slips are attached and should be returned promptly to Mrs. Ledbetter in room 103.