Pullman High School Hound s Den A newsletter connecting the Pullman High School Community Principal's Message November is a busy month here at PHS! From celebrating our local veterans, to our fall play, an abundance of fall sports playoff games (not to mention the beginning of winter sports), concerts, fundraisers, you name it Pullman High has been a hub of positive activity. On Monday, November 6th, Pullman High School students and staff were able to honor many of our local veterans, including our own Mr. Jake Bledsoe and Mr. Garren Shannon. In addition, we heard many of these veterans speak about their experiences, what it means to serve, and the importance of honoring all of those who have sacrificed for their country. We appreciate their efforts and sharing their stories with us. A special thank you to our Leadership class for organizing the event, our band for their amazing musical accompaniment and to our Veteran speakers and attendees: Chris Rehwaldt Bob Rehwaldt Eunice Coker Garren Shannon Jake Bledsoe Jerry Coker Ted Weatherly Bill King Al Leguis Remember, that in honor of Veteran s Day, there will be no school this Friday, November 10th. Also, the week of November 20th 24th is Thanksgiving Break. Please reflect over these two important holidays about those in our lives that we honor and are thankful for. We hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday break; I know am very thankful for the dedication and hard work of both our students and staff this school year, which I know we will continue into the new year. GO HOUNDS! Follow us on Twitter at @ PullmanHS (https://twitter.com/pullmanhs) Stay connected with schedule updates, activity/athletic highlights, and all the happenings at PHS HOME OF THE GREYHOUNDS
PHS School INFORMATION Announcements DIPLOMA ORDER FORM FOR CLASS OF 2018 Deadline is Dec 1, 2017! LIBRARY STUDY LAB AND TUTORING The library opens every weekday at 7:30 am and is open after school from 2:50 until 4:25 Monday through Thursday. Currently there are two tutors that come in after school on Tuesday and Thursday. A Chemistry/ Math tutor is available on Monday and Wednesday by appointment. One of our high school students is also tutoring as her senior project. She can tutor all math levels and is anxious to get started helping. Contact information for all of our tutors are available in the library, which can be handed out to any student asking for help. If you think you can benefit from some additional tutoring, please don t hesitate to visit the PHS Library. (509) 332-1551 ext. 271 estrongoni@psd267.org If you haven t already done so, please fill out this form (located on the next page of the newsletter) and return it to Mrs. Wenger, the Registrar. THANK YOU! FAMILY ACCESS PLEASE BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION! Remember that if you have a change in residence, a change in your family/child s guardianship, a new phone number or email.please update us by telling a counselor, the registrar or any administrator so that we have accurate records when we are trying to reach you with important information or in the event of an emergency. *If you need your account login/password, please email Trish Wenger (Registrar) at pwenger@psd267.org Hound s Den Page 2
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INTRODUCING MS CARR: PHS School HEALTH Announcements ROOM My name is Debbie Carr and I am the new school nurse at PHS. I come with many years of experience, most of it in hospital nursing. My husband & I just moved to Pullman at the end of the summer. We moved here to be closer to 4 of our 5 grandchildren. So far we love it here in Pullman. I have enjoyed getting to meet some of the students when they come to see me at the Health Room. Let me encourage everyone to think about getting a flu shot for their students. I m sorry to those of you that think that I am being a nag for asking about health care plans & vaccination records. I am new, but I know that I must follow what is mandated by the State of WA. And thank you to everyone that has supplied what I have been asking for. Remember to have everyone in your household drink plenty of fluids, water is great, this winter season. The indoor heat can dry out our mucous membranes and that can cause some dehydration. Hound s Den Page 4
ATHLETICS School Announcements INFORMATION WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Winter Sports (Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Swim & Cheer) 1. Participation Requirements; online athletic registration, (registration form, emergency contact form, inherent risk for the sport you are participating in-go to https://wa-pullman.intouchreceipting.com/ and login using your Skyward family access login), ASB Card, current physical (good for two years), current impact tests (good for two years) and all fines and fees paid. All of the above must be done PRIOR to participating. 2. First day of practice is November 13th. Please contact head coaches for times and locations. David Cofer (Girls Basketball)- wcofer@psd267.org Craig Brantner (Boys Basketball)- cbrantner@psd267.org Art Powers (Wrestling) - art.powers@csd.com Ed Davis (Boys Swim)- edavis@psd267.org Erin Willy (Cheer) - ewilly@psd267.org 3. Impact/Concussion testing is on November 8 at 3:15 PM in the PHS Library Computer Lab for Boys & Girls Basketball and on November 9 @ 3:15 PM in the PHS Library Computer Lab for Boys Swim, Wrestling & Cheer. 4. November 16, 2017 @ 6:00 PM in the Main Gym. Meet the Hounds Night. Mandatory for athletes and Coaches. Coaches will have their parent meetings after the team introductions. Any questions please contact Laura Lacy at llacy@psd267.org or 332-1551 #205 The Great Northern League Athletic Directors use the league website (www.greatnorthernleague.com/pullmangreyhounds) for booking and scheduling all events, and any schedule changes will be reflected immediately on this website. If a schedule change is necessary, for whatever reason, the change will be reflected on this website and a message can be sent to you automatically. All you need to do is register by following the steps below. You are encouraged to Subscribe to the website to receive immediate changes to the schedule by receiving an email or a twitter message. 1. To subscribe: log onto www.greatnorthernleague.com/pullmangreyhounds website 2. Located on the top third and right of the webpage you have a button that looks like 3. Press the button to subscribe. 4. Register for specific sports to receive notification for changes to the schedule. 5. Once you subscribe, any and all changes to the schedule will be sent to you automatically. You are able to access departure times and arrival times coming back from events to PHS. Remember, arrival times are estimated. To follow Pullman High School Athletics with complete scores, standings, stats, rosters, and photos visit the Great Northern League website at www.greatnorthernleague.com/pullmangreyhounds Hound s Den Page 5
FALL SPORTS UPDATES: ATHLETICS UPDATES Booster Club News This fall, all of our athletic teams participated in a playoff game, with some teams still rolling into this weekend: GIRLS SOCCER: Soccer finished a strong regular season by beating West Valley (Spokane) for the second time this season before falling to Clarkston in the district playoffs. CROSS COUNTRY: Our boys cross country team had a tremendous season earning a league title, district title, regional championship and a 2nd place finish in State! Eliason Kabasenche and Roman Romanyuk were our top state finishers at 8th and 11th place. For the girls team, Jenna Herzog and Charity Cordova were also state qualifiers with impressive regional finishes. VOLLEYBALL: Our volleyball team wrapped up an incredible season by clinching a league championship, as well as winning the District 7 title. They compete this weekend (Nov. 10-11) at the 2A state volleyball tournament at St. Martin s College in Lacey. Their first game is at 11 am against Tumwater. GIRLS SWIM: The girls swim team also begins their state quest this weekend after winning a district title at Washington State University two weeks ago. They will compete this weekend (Nov. 10-11) at the 2A state tournament at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. FOOTBALL: Greyhound football competes this Friday at 2 pm at Battle Ground Stadium against Hockinson High School of Vancouver. The Hounds earned this spot after a thrilling 31-30 overtime victory against Prosser last Friday. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR FALL SPORTS TEAMS AND GOOD LUCK TO THOSE COMPETING THIS WEEKEND! For all your Greyhound athletic and activities info, check out HOUND CENTRAL at www.houndcentral.org Hound s Den Page 6
UPCOMING EVENTS: 11/9 11/21: ORCHESTRA Butter Braid Fundraiser 11/17: WSU Orchestra Festival MUSIC & THE ARTS Booster Club News 12/2: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and Tree Lighting 12/6: PHS Holiday Instrumental Concert 7 pm in PHS Theater 12/8 & 12/9: PHS Choirs 7 pm in PHS Theater FALL PLAY SUCCESS: Brothers grimm spectaculathon! Hound s Den Page 7
UPCOMING EVENTS Booster Club News Hound s Den Page 8
PHS HIGHLIGHTS Booster Club News (captioned clockwise) Officer Lightyear & Larry the Dr. Pepper Guy Tutt on Halloween The Junior class en route to a Homecoming lunchtime game victory Our 9/10 grade Math Team taking 1st place at the annual Math is Cool competition in Spokane. Mr. Winchell being recognized at the Nevada/Cougar game as an NCAA Extra Yard outstanding teacher Hound s Den Page 9
AHS Calendar NOVEMBER of Events Home EVENTS of the Eagles" Monday, November 6th Veteran s Day Assembly Wednesday, November 8th Thursday, November 9th ELA/MATH SBA Retakes Friday, November 10th NO SCHOOL Veteran s Day Observance Monday, November 13th First Day of Winter Sports Monday, November 20th Friday, November 24th NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break Tuesday, November 28th Boys & Girls Basketball v. Freeman HS Thursday, November 30th Boys & Girls Basketball v. Grandview HS For a complete calendar of all PHS upcoming events, locations and times, see our website at phs.pullmanschools.org and click on the Events button or call the Main Office at (509) 332-1551. The Hound s Den is a publication of Pullman High School 510 NW Greyhound Way Pullman, WA 98223 (509) 332-1551 phs.pullmanschools.org ENSURING LEARNING WHILE CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTING EACH STUDENT TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL Hound s Den Page 10