1. 
   
   The 2024 Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at the Cleveland Country Club. Ticket price is $50 until March 15 and $60 after that date. See Mrs. Fouts for ticket purchases and Guest Applications.
   
   

2. Report cards went home on Wednesday, March 13. Please sign and return as soon as possible.
   
   

3. Pinnacle’s Class Ring is recognized as the common bond of those in the Pinnacle Classical Academy family, and NOW is the perfect time to buy. Please see the attached flyer for reasons why you should purchase your class ring TODAY!
   
   

4. From Dr. Martin: Please see the attached flyer about a free 1-hour program for students interested in medical careers. The program will be hosted at the hospital in Gaffney, SC next Monday, March 18 from 6-7 pm.  The hospital address is:
   Cherokee Medical Center

1530 North Limestone Street

Gaffney, SC 29340

5. ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: We have a few vacancies remaining for our Junior/Senior trip to France, Germany, and the Alps. during Spring Break 2025. The trip is open to all current sophomores and juniors.  The cost of the trip is $4065 for students and $4795 for parent chaperones. The cost includes airfare, ground transportation, accommodations, admission to all excursions, and some meals. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Welch at cwelch@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com if you would like more information.
   
   

6. 10th grade students are going on a field trip to Western Carolina University on Wednesday, March 20. Please contact your student’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
   
   

7. There will be a PEAK meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 PM

8. PCA’s 9 - 12 yearbook, The Talon, is on sale now! Order forms are available in homeroom and attached below. Yearbooks cost $65.00 (tax included.) Payment must be included with order. Attach cash or check (made payable to David Grose Photography) to the order form and return to the homeroom teacher on or before Thursday, March 28. You may also order online at https://davidgrosephotography.shootproof.com.
   
   

9. Sports Week of 3/18/2024:
   Monday, 3/18 Varsity Baseball @ TMA 5:30 PM
   Tuesday, 3/19 Varsity Baseball vs. LLCA (Home) 6:00 PM
   Tuesday, 3/19 Varsity Softball vs. LLCA (Home) 4:00 PM
   Tuesday, 3/19 Varsity Soccer @ Southlake Christian 5:30 PM
   Wed. 3/20 MS Baseball @ Piedmont Charter 4:30 PM
   Thurs. 3/21 Varsity Soccer vs. LLCA (Home) 4:00 PM
   Friday, 3/22 MS Baseball vs. Piedmont Charter (Home) 4:00 PM
   Sat., 3/23 S3DA Archery @ Cornerstone (Statesville)
   
   Please see the attachment below for more information.
   
   

10. Mark your calendars and register now for the PCA Golf Tournament on Friday, April 19. All proceeds benefit the Dare to Soar Scholarship fund for PCA students. Please see the attached flyer or click here for more information.
    
    

11. For the safety of our students and staff during drop off and pick up:

    • Follow the flow of traffic.

    • Students should be dropped off/picked up ONLY in the designated area.

    • Do not cut through the student parking area.

    • Do not use your cell phone while in the line.
      
      

12. Dress code reminder:
    
    

    • Hoodies are not allowed in the building (this includes hooded jackets.)

    • All coats and outerwear must be school colors.

    • Sweatshirts must have the PCA embroidered logo and be worn with a collared shirt underneath.

    • Shoes must be school colors.
      
      

Please refer to the school  website for the full dress code.  If a student is not in uniform, we will send them to the office and we will supply them with the appropriate attire. Teachers/staff will also issue a written notice of uniform violation that must be signed by the parent and returned to the school.

13. The National Association for College Admissions Counseling hosts college fairs across the US. A college fair is where representatives fr/om many colleges gather in one spot to provide information about their college and meet with students. They are free to attend. Each year one is hosted in Charlotte. This year's fair will be Saturday, March 23. You can register at this link:  https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/. Contact Dr. Martin at cmartin@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com if you have any questions.
    
    

14. Attention Pinnacle Classical Academy Friends and Family: Please help us in showing our love and support to the Senior Class of 2024. We will be presenting each Senior a basket the week of graduation. We are asking that individuals or groups help us by adopting one member of our senior class and preparing a basket of their favorite items. If you or your civic group, church organization, sports team, etc. are interested in adopting one of our seniors, please contact Heather Fouts at hfouts@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com. All baskets will need to be turned in to the school office by Wednesday, May 1, 2024

See the attached flyer for more information.

15. As you are all aware, space this year is very limited.  Due to this, we are going to have to modify the high school testing schedule slightly from what we have done in the past. The testing schedule will be as follows:
    
    
    

16. Reminder with flu season upon us:

If a student is ill, he/she should not attend school. Please keep a student home in the morning if any of the symptoms listed below are present. If any of these symptoms develop during the school day, we will call you to pick up your student. Keep ill students home until the student has been symptom-free for 24 hours, and/or if they: have a fever of 100° or higher, vomiting or diarrhea, evidence of a severe head cold, persistent cough, or sore throat, or there is evidence of a suspicious rash or other contagious conditions (pink eye, head lice, ringworm etc.). Make sure you notify your student’s homeroom teacher and Mrs. Deaton of your student’s absence and send a note when the student returns to school.

17. Lately, our students have been bringing quite a few blankets and stuffed animals to school. As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring blankets or stuffed animals to school. If your child typically gets cold throughout the day, please send a school approved sweater or jacket (without a hood) for them to wear.
    
    

18. Dress Code Reminder: With the colder weather, please make sure students are following the school dress code. Please remember that students may not wear hoodies or hooded jackets inside the building at any time.  Please make sure that all student clothing, including jackets, coats, shoes, and socks, conforms to the dress code. Please refer to the school  website or see the attachment below for guidelines. If violations occur, teachers/staff will issue a written notice of uniform violation that must be signed by the parent and returned to the school.
    
    

19. 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 including during dismissal. Any personal electronic device found during the day will be confiscated. Refer to the school website for the full technology policy.

20. Please make sure you are checking grades and attendance in PowerSchool. If you do not have access to PowerSchool, please contact Mrs. Deaton at adeaton@pinnacleclassicalacademy.com.