PCCS : Pioneer Update 8-20-21

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

08/21/2021 8:30 AM

Pioneer Update

 8/20/21

Pioneer families,

Next week is going to be a very busy week at Pioneer. Between WEB Orientation and multiple schedule pick up sessions, we have a lot going on. In order to try to keep things simple, I have made a section for 6th grade parents and a section for 7th/8th grade parents. Please review the sections below to make sure your student is prepared for next week and the beginning of school. Also, please make sure to read the information at the bottom of this document regarding the bell schedule, drop off/pick up times, and athletics.

6th Grade Parents:

WEB Orientation on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

The WEB program is a student only event and all students will need to wear a mask when they are inside the building. When we do activities outside, students will be able to remove their masks. If a student doesn’t have a mask, we will provide one for them. Parents have the choice of having their child ride a transfer bus from one of our feeder elementary schools or dropping them off/picking them up.

If you are going to drop off/pick up your student, please make sure to use the parking lot area on the east side of the school. Students need to enter/exit the Event Entrance (Door 5). Parents and other visitors are not to enter the building for WEB Orientation.

If your student is going to ride the bus, they will need to wear a mask on the bus. Please see the transportation table below:

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6th Grade Schedule Pickup Day is on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 PM

6th grade schedule pick up begins at 1:00 and gives students enough time to grab lunch at home or a nearby restaurant. Band students should report to Pioneer at 1:00 to begin going through the line. 6th grade students who are not in band should arrive at Pioneer at 1:45.

There will be a band student & parent meeting in the Pioneer gym at 2:00, followed by instrument fittings by our local vendors. All band related questions should be directed to Mrs. Jessica Bouchard at jessica.bouchard@pccsk12.com

Before you get in line to pick up your student’s schedule, please make sure you have addressed the following checklist items:

1. Back To School Check-In (This must be completed in the MiStar Parent Portal)

2. Athletic Physical (If your 6th grader is interested in Cross Country or Wrestling, they must have an Athletic Physical on file with us dated after April 15, 2021.) Here is a link to the MHSAA Athletic Physical Form: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

3. School Picture Form (Please have them fill it out in advance or pay online) A copy of the Pioneer Picture Form is attached to the end of this email.

Once you and your student are prepared for schedule pick up, please enter the building through the Event Entrance (Door 5). Since schedule pick-up days are not like normal school days where other mitigation strategies can be applied to insure student safety, the P-CCS mitigation plan requires all visitors to the building (parents, students, or other family members) to wear a mask. We appreciate your cooperation which will allow us to hold an in-person schedule pick up event.

We will have multiple stations set up to keep the line moving quickly and safely. Once you & your student have gone through all the stations, they will have their school picture taken. After pictures, you and your student can walk the building and see where all their classes are. If you have any questions/concerns regarding your student’s schedule, you can stop by the Counseling Office and they can assist you. After completing all the steps, you are free to go and we will see your student on the first day of school.

6th Grade Athletics:

Athletic Physicals are required to be turned in before a student may try out/practice.  These must be dated April 15, 2021, or later.  A physical form can be found in the school’s main office or on the school website. 

ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORMS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT: ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORM

Cost: 6th Grade Students: $125 for first sport, second sport free.

            Payment options:

1. It is preferable that payments are made online; click on the following link: PAY TO PARTICIPATE. Select your middle school pay to participate page and follow log-in instructions.

2. A check may be written to “PCCS Middle School Athletics” and turned into the coach.

3. Payments need to be submitted by the first contest.

When What  Who

Sept 8 - Oct 19   Cross Country 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

(XC is a no-cut sport)

Mar. 7  - Apr. 21                 Wrestling 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

                                  (Wrestling is a no-cut sport)

7th & 8th Grade Parents:

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 7th grade Schedule Pick-up Day from 8:30-11:00 AM

Students with the last name of A-L should come from 8:30-9:45 AM

Students with the last name of M-Z should come from 9:45-11:00 AM

Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 8th grade Schedule Pick-up Day from 12:30-3:00 PM

Students with the last name of A-L should come from 12:30-1:45 PM

Students with the last name of M-Z should come from 1:45-3:00 PM

Before you get in line to pick up your student’s schedule, please make sure you have addressed the following checklist items:

1. Back To School Check-In (This must be completed in the MiStar Parent Portal)

2. Athletic Physical (If your 7th/8th grader is interested in Pioneer Athletics, they must have an Athletic Physical on file with us dated after April 15, 2021.) Here is a link to the MHSAA Athletic Physical Form: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

3. School Picture Form (Please have them fill it out in advance or pay online) A copy of the Pioneer Picture Form is attached to the end of this email.

4. Yearbook Order Form (Please pay online) Here is a link to the online Yearbook form: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/pioneer_middle_school_buy_yearbook_16490/7o36b89ziqtIs2JaXQkdEVOZ

Once you and your student are prepared for schedule pick up, please enter the building through the Event Entrance (Door 5). Since schedule pick-up days are not like normal school days where other mitigation strategies can be applied to insure student safety, the P-CCS mitigation plan requires all visitors to the building (parents, students, or other family members) to wear a mask. We appreciate your cooperation which will allow us to hold an in-person schedule pick up event.

We will have multiple stations set up to keep the line moving quickly and safely. Once you & your student have gone through all the stations, they will have their school picture taken. After pictures, you and your student can walk the building and see where all their classes are. If you have any questions/concerns regarding your student’s schedule, you can stop by the Counseling Office and they can assist you. After completing all the steps, you are free to go and we will see your student on the first day of school.

Bell Schedule:

P-CCS Middle Schools are returning to a six-period day bell schedule.

Here is Pioneer’s bell schedule for this school year:

Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures:

If you are planning on dropping off and/or picking up your student from school each day please be prepared for some traffic congestion each day. All students who are being dropped off need to enter the building at the Event Entrance (Door 5) each morning. Please do not drop off your student at the Main Office (Door 1) because we need to keep the front driveway clear for the buses. The bus loop on the west side of the building is for buses only, so please do not enter that area. Lastly, please be patient and careful in the driveway and parking lot. I know we are all in a rush but we need to make sure these areas are safe for our students.

Athletics:

Athletic Physicals are required to be turned in before a student may try out/practice.  These must be dated April 15, 2021, or later.  A physical form can be found in the school’s main office or on the school website. 

ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORMS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT: ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORM

Cost:   7th & 8th Grade Students: $200 for the first sport,  all other seasons are free.

            Payment options:

1. It is preferable that payments are made online; click on the following link: PAY TO PARTICIPATE. Select your middle school pay to participate page and follow log-in instructions.

When What Who

Sept 8 - Oct 19   Cross Country 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

(CC is a no-cut sport)

Oct 20 - Dec 9                       Girls’ Volleyball*      7th & 8th Grade

Dec. 13- Feb. 3             Boys’ Basketball*             7th & 8th Grade

Jan. 24 - Mar. 15             Girls’ Basketball*             7th & 8th Grade

Mar. 7 - Apr. 26                  Swimming* 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

(Swimming is a no-cut sport)

Mar. 7  - Apr. 21                 Wrestling* 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

                                  (Wrestling is a no-cut sport)

Apr. 25  - June 2           Track** 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls

(Track is a no-cut sport)

• *Gate admission will be collected for these sports.  

  • Adults-$2.00, Students $1.00

• ** Money will be collected only at the final district meet

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