Quick Updates

• September 13, 2026 PHS Parent Newsletter

• Parent Resource Center - August/September Newsletter

• 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 2026-2027 Secondary Course Guide

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to School!

• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Updated PCPS Cell Phone Policy

Vision Screening

• Student Health Services will conduct vision and hearing screenings for 10th grades students and/or any transferred students during their Health/PE class on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 22nd and 23rd. Please ensure your student wears or brings their glasses on their Health/PE day. Students who completed PE during the summer will receive individual evaluations through our school clinic. You will be informed if further evaluation is necessary.

Parking Passes

• Click the following link to apply for a parking pass. The form must be completed before the $25 can be added to the students' School Cash online.

• Commonwealth of Virginia / Department of Education High School Student Parking Pass Application

Parent Drop Off Information

• "Bike Rack" barricades have been put in place in the parent drop off section of the road that runs between the High School and football stadium. These are in place because no sidewalk exists in that area, and we want to provide students with protected, hard surface access. This will also restrict road width and prevent vehicles from pulling around, which is dangerous for our students exiting from the passenger side.

• We ask that families not use the "ellipse" drive immediately in front of the school. This area is reserved in the morning and afternoon for students with disabilities. Thanks for your help with this!

Senior Info Night is September 17th from 6:30-7:30 pm.

• Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to this program which will cover calendar events, graduation, plans after high school including work, military, college and financial aid. We have several guests that will join us to present this valuable information.

FRESHMEN: A Time To ACT

• Counselors will be presenting A Time to ACT through 9th grade English classes September 15th and 16th. This video and discussion program highlights the relationship between mental health and suicide, teaching that suicide is, most often, a fatal response to a treatable disorder—depression. While encouraging individual help-seeking, the program uses peer-to-peer messaging that encourages students to ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) when concerned about themselves or a friend. As PHS continues to focus on mental health and emotional well-being, we are continually trying to remove the stigma of depression and to remind students that there is always help.

• If for some reason you are not comfortable with your child participating, please reach out to your student's counselor to answer any questions you might have before filling out the ACT Opt Out Form.

PHS HOCO SPIRIT WEEK

• 9/21 — THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

  • Wear your favorite pajamas!

• 9/22 — WELCOME TO THE UPPER EAST SIDE

  • Country vs. Country Club!

• 9/23 — SPOTTED!

  • Wear polka dots!

• 9/24 — TWIN DAY IN TIMES SQUARE

  • Twin with a friend!

• 9/25 — BLACKOUT

  • Wear all black for the pep rally!