4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Flag Football practice is CANCELLED TODAY due to weather. First practice will be tomorrow, September 7th after school until 5:15 p.m.
If your child is interested, you can still sign them up using this form: https://forms.gle/YKtuYz5MgQ13Z8FK6
Parents of 4th, 5th, & 6th graders: if you child is interested in playing flag football this year, please sign up by filling out this form. https://forms.gle/YKtuYz5MgQ13Z8FK6
More details below. Thank you!
Reminder to our Kinder families that we will have a special drop off time for you tomorrow. See details below :)
2023-2024 Calendar Highlights
Everyone is geting excited for the new school year. Cheick out the latest changes to our school at https://pickford.eupschools.org/o/pickfordmi/page/building-project-updates. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday.
And remember, bus pick up times will be earlier to be able to provide students with free breakfast.
IMPORTANT BUS INFO: Please plan on your bus picking students up 15 minutes earlier than last year.
While at the fair come support the seniors :)
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
🍎 2023-2024 Parent Lunch & Nutrition Guide 🍏
Link for application: https://pickford.familyportal.cloud/myaccount
Middle/High School Students & Families,
Please read the letter attached regarding the beginning of our new school year.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We are hosting a Senior Orientation for the 2023-2024 school year on August 17th in the gym at 8 pm. The orientation is a great opportunity for parents and Seniors to prepare for a very busy year. It is expected to last about 30 minutes.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
We are hosting 6th, 7th, and 9th grade and New Student Orientations for the 2023-2024 school year on August 17th in the gym. The orientation is a great opportunity for parents and students to prepare for the upcoming school year. The meeting will cover important information, complete necessary forms, and answer questions you may have for us. It is expected to last about 30 minutes. The orientations will be according to grade level:
6:00-6:30 pm: 6th Graders
6:30-7:00 pm: 7th Graders and New Middle School Students
7:00-7:30 pm: 9th Graders and New High School Students
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. This is a fun and exciting transition for our students. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school office at 906-647-6285.
The new Grade 6-12 Principal at Pickford Public Schools is a familiar face. Our long time social studies teacher Matt Johnson is taking on a new role in 2023.
Mr. Johnson joined the Pickford staff during the 2008-2009 school year after being hired by Mr. Neil Harrison. Mr. Johnson graduated from Northern Michigan University with a double major in Social Studies and English Secondary Education, and obtained his Master's Degree from NMU in Education Administration & Supervision. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Johnson has served as National Honor Society advisor, a member of District Leadership Team, a member of the PBIS Team, a member of the District Safety Team, the varsity boys basketball coach, the coordinator of our Veterans Day program, the founding advisor of the Pickford Speech & Debate Team, and several other roles.
Mr. Johnson has asked to thank all of his students, past and present, for their support and the great memories. You are always welcomed home at Pickford Public Schools!
Mr. Johnson
mpjohnson@eupschools.org
Hello,
Most of you know me as the MS/HS Principal here at PPS. I am excited to be moving to a new role of Elem. Principal here in the fall and join the amazing elementary staff. I look forward to working with students and parents alike in this new role! I am also excited to be working with Mr. Johnson as he takes on the role of MS/HS Principal.
Some background about me: I am a 1999 PPS graduate. I went to Northern Michigan University and got my Education degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. I then taught at Brimley for 12 years while getting my K-12 administration degree from Central Michigan University. I then have spent the past 7 years here at PPS serving as a Principal. I love spending time outside, especially a day on the boat fishing with family and friends, and following all PPS athletics.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve our community in a new role. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Kyle Rairigh
krairigh@eupschools.org
Have you seen the changes to our school lalely? Construction is moving quickly. Check it out with our weekly updates:
https://pickford.eupschools.org/o/pickfordmi/page/construction-7-10
Regarding bussing information for Rudyard Swimming Session #1 which begins on June 12th running M-Th's through June 22nd. The 1:00 - 1:45 session a bus is being provided to take DeTour, Cedarville and Pickford swimmers (swimmers must be at least 4 years of age to ride the swim bus).
The bus will be provided by DeTour Area Schools:
Drummond Island students will catch the 11:10 boat from Drummond Island, the driver will pick them up at 11:25 (at ferry).
Drummond Island students will be dropped off at the Ferry to catch the boat back at 3:40 p.m.
DeTour students will be picked up at the school at 11:30 at the school.
DeTour students will be dropped off at 3:20 p.m.
Cedarville students will be picked at 12:00 p.m. at the school library.
Cedarville students will be dropped off at 2:50 p.m.
Pickford students will be picked up at 12:15 p.m
Pickford students will be dropped off at 2:25 p.m.
These times are approximate, but should be close.
Parents can pay both the $60 swim lesson fee and the $20 bus fee to CCSS ($80 total).
The next session which bussing is provided is #4 from 10:00 - 10:45. More bussing information to come (but it will follow the same approximate timeline).
Special thanks to Drew Heckman, lab technician from the CFRE Center for helping the Biology classes collect data and analysis of macroinvertebrates present in the Munuscong River. Go to https://pickford.eupschools.org/o/pickfordmi/page/earth-science to see all the pictures.
#CFRE #Freshwater #Stewardship #3PLearning
Elementary Newsletter :)
June Lunch and Breakfast Menu
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