4th, 5th, & 6th Grade *Updated* Flag Football Game Schedule
ATTN FLAG FOOTBALL PARENTS: PRACTICE WILL BE DONE AT 4:30 P.M. TODAY. THANK YOU!
Starting on Monday, September 18th there will be a road closure on M-48 between Fairview Rd and Hanna Rd. During this closure some bussing times for Mr. Crimin's route will change. Please expect a call from Mr. Crimin if your pick up time will be changed.
Detour information from the Chippewa County Road Commission: The official posted detour route has been designed for commercial trucking: southbound truck traffic should use M-129 to M-134 OR the Gogomain Road around to M-48 in Goetzville, while west or northbound truck traffic coming from the Drummond/Detour area should stay on M-134. This is a long detour (approx. 30 miles) and as such, we do anticipate that locals will be creative finding other ways to avoid this closure, most likely via Sand Ridge/26 Mile or the Swede Road through Mackinac County.
4th, 5th, & 6th grade Flag Football game schedule 🏈
Hi from the newest Pickford elementary teacher, Elizabeth Nelson!
I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade this year alongside Mrs. Brood. You may know me from being a Panther parent, seeing me as a substitute teacher, or at a PTA meeting. Prior to living in Pickford, I taught first grade in Dearborn Heights and English Language Learners in the Grand Rapids area. I attended Michigan State University for my Elementary Education degree and Purdue Calumet University for my Masters in Education Administration. In Pickford, I have spent my time forming a community for moms through MOPS/MOMS next. I love to enjoy family time, read and dance as much as I can. I’m looking forward to serving the community through this new role.
Go Panthers!
Hello Panthers,
I am James Norman, the new High School Social Studies and World History teacher. I am a graduate of Calvin University, where I earned my bachelor's degree in History and Social Studies Secondary Education. History has always been to me one of the most beautiful ways to see the world and I am excited to share that experience with students in the coming years. I am also an avid choral singer. Between singing and university I have had the good fortune of doing some world travel, including singing the mass in the St. Peter's Basilica, living in Budapest, Hungary for a semester, and going to the tallest waterfall in Croatia, as pictured here. Already I have loved getting to know these students; sharing stories about Dungeons and Dragons, PC gaming and history Youtubers.
Thank you all for the support and warm welcome I have received.
Friendly Reminder: Today, September 8th is a 1/2 day of school. All students will be dismissed at 12 Noon. Have a great weekend.
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
