Looking Ahead:

August 25- Baseball game vs. Lincoln 4:00 pm @ Manual High School; school board meeting 6:30

August 26- Softball game vs. Annie Jo 4:30 pm @ Manual High School

August 27- 10:30 am dismissal for School Improvement Day- Attendance booster this day!

August 29-College Colors Day: Students may wear a college t-shirt with their uniform bottoms; Slushie Friday!

Sept 1- NO SCHOOL- LABOR DAY

EARLY PICK UPS

We are reaching out to share an important reminder about student dismissal procedures. Recently, we have experienced a high number of early pickups, which has led to increased disruptions to classroom instruction, office operations, and overall school safety.

While we understand that occasional early dismissals may be necessary for appointments or emergencies, frequent or unnecessary pickups make it difficult for students to stay engaged and for staff to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

We kindly ask that you avoid early pickups unless absolutely necessary. Every moment of instruction counts, and your support helps us ensure a safe, consistent, and focused learning environment for all students.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

Arrival Procedures

Beginning Monday, August 4 we will line students up in the front and bring them in.

Parents may not pull in past the barricade in the morning. We have adults helping students get out of the car in the morning.

Supervision for students does not begin until 7:15.

Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal- Students who are car riders will be dismissed by their teacher to the back car rider rooms, they WILL NOT bring car riders out front. Parents should pull in the back parking lot where Mrs. Schuler will assist with lining cars up in an orderly fashion. Please be patient at the beginning of the year as kids and new parents are learning the procedures. By the end of our first full week it goes fast! If you do not want to wait in the line, it is suggested to pull in at 2:35ish at the start of the year after most cars have left. ALL PARKING ON AIKEN IS RESERVED FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING BUSSES.

Walkers: All K-4 students will remain with their homeroom teacher until an older sibling gets them.

Bussing Procedures

Busses will be on Warren Street this year. Students will be monitored as they get off the bus in the morning and load the busses in the afternoon. If you are unsure if your child has bussing please call transportation at 693-4418.

Uniforms

All collard shirts must be navy, royal blue, light blue, hunter green, red, white, black or orange. Pants are black, khaki or navy. No jeans, no leggings, no stretch pants/shorts. All footwears must be closed-back or have an ankle strap (as needed). Solid uniform-color sweatshirts/sweaters or Spirit Wear sweatshirts may be worn over the collared uniform shirt. Sweatshirts/sweaters must not have hoods. Sweaters may be pullover or cardigan style. Purses and bags are to remain in lockers for the entire school day. Coats, jackets, and vests are to remain in lockers for the entire school day. Hats, bandanas, sweatbands, scarves, etc. are not to be worn at school.

Cell Phones

All cellular devices will be locked in a YONDR pouch each day. All pouches will be collected and stored out of sight for the day. If a child needs to get a cellular device because they are leaving early, an adult will unlock it for them. This is a board policy for all middle and high school students in PPS.