Get those Bingo dabbers ready! The biggest fund-raising event of the year for Band - Designer Bag Bingo - is set for next Saturday, April 20, kicking off at 5:00 in the Commons. Actual games start at 6:00, but you can begin browsing those coveted bags at 5:00. Check the flyer for all the deets you need!
It's time to nominate eligible persons to be considered for the Chris Ferguson Outstanding Patriot Award! (pictured: our 2023 recipient, David Middleton) Nominations will be open from now until 4:00 PM April 19th, 2023. All nominations should be emailed to Dr. Lanford (lanforda2@apps.anderson1.org) by April 19th, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
Eligibility:
Annually, any person age 18 or above on the date of the award who is involved in any capacity with Powdersville High School. “Involved” means a student, an employee, a parent, a volunteer, a community member or anyone who has contributed to Powdersville High School in a substantial way during the course of the school year. Selection for any other award, including Teacher of the Year, DOES NOT exclude a candidate from receiving this award. In the event that there is uncertainty of a nominated candidate’s eligibility, the selection committee by a majority vote may declare a nominated candidate to be eligible for the award. The results of this majority vote outweigh any language in the eligibility section. The recipient of the award is NOT eligible the following year; however, the recipient should be eligible thereafter.
Award:
The Award will consist of a trophy and a financial award of $500, provided by Jostens. The winner's name will also be included on a plaque in the Main Office of Powdersville High School.
Applications:
Applications for this award should be accepted beginning at the date that is prior to the end of the school year. The application process should be open for a minimum of 1 week and can be extended at the discretion of the current Principal.
Applications must contain an essay describing how the applicant is deserving of the award. The length of the essay should be a minimum of ½ typed written, double-spaced page and a maximum of 3 typed written pages. Font size should not be less than 12pt. The current Principal shall be responsible for the advertisement of application dates and deadlines. The principal is NOT excluded from nominating a person. The principal is responsible for GUARANTEEING the nomination of at least TWO people. The Principal or his designee is responsible for the publication of the application process and qualifications to include the desired qualities of the recipient. Publication can be done electronically. ANYONE CAN NOMINATE A PERSON FOR THIS AWARD. THERE SHOULD BE NO CONDITIONS ON WHO CAN NOMINATE; HOWEVER, WHETHER OR NOT THE NOMINEE IS CONSIDERED SHOULD BE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT THE PERSON MEETS THE CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY.
Congratulations to our Winter Colorguard who won 3rd place in their round for CWEA this past Saturday - what a great season you’ve had!
Pville’s got talent! Have a special talent you’d like to share with the community? Here’s your chance! Auditions are next week and proceeds for the show go to support our Theatre department.
Congratulations to our Patriot Prime team who ended their 2024 Season this weekend at the FIRST Peachtree Championship in Macon, GA, ranked 31st out of 98 teams in their district!! They also won their 3rd consecutive Rookie Inspiration Award! Could not be more proud of this Robotics team and sponsor, April Scott. Y’all accomplished so much in your 1st season - can’t wait to see what happens next year!
Exciting news!! Our STUCO, Sponsor Breanna McAbee, PVHS student body, staff, parents, and community raised $20,026.67 for Shriners Children’s Hospital!! Our Patriot family did this in one week!! Could not be more proud or thankful to be part of such a loving, generous community. Thanks to all who gave!!
Congratulations to both our Varsity Mixed Choir and Varsity Treble Choir who each received Superior with Distinction at today’s CPA!! Our Fine Arts departments are killing it this year.
Congratulations to Seth Smith, this Spring's recipient of the Powdersville Player Award! The cast voted him as the most supportive and encouraging cast member throughout the entire "Matilda" production process. Way to go, Seth!
Our Patriot Prime Robotics Team ended 12th and became the 8th team alliance captain at this week’s North Charleston Competition! It’s very rare for a Rookie team to be a Captain. While the team unfortunately lost both of their playoff matches, they did win the Rookie Inspiration Award again and are currently ranked 24 out of 98 in the district! Proud of the Prime!!
Last chance to see @powdersville_players magnificent performance of “Matilda” is TODAY at 3:00! I’ve seen “Matilda” on Broadway, saw our production last night, and can confirm PVHS “Matilda” > Broadway “Matilda.” Truly, your mind will be blown by the performances, songs, and set design - don’t miss it!!
PVHS Spirit Week 2024 kicks off tomorrow! Here are the activities we have planned for Day #1 - all proceeds go to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children.
It was CPA Day today for our Band, and we’re excited to announce they earned the highest ratings, Superior with Distinction!! So stinkin’ proud of you all!
Seniors picked up their graduation supplies today - it's gettin' real.
Our official Spirit Week Calendar of Events is ready! Look over the week’s offerings and see what you can commit to do - remember, all proceeds will go to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville. #pvhssw2024
Our Spring Musical, "Matilda!", opens this Friday! Tickets for our Friday 7:00, Saturday 7:00, and Sunday 3:00 performances are available here - you won't want to miss this outstanding production! https://powdersville.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3
Lees-McRae is getting not one but TWO fine Patriot Basketball players!! Today, both Caden Kreger and Nick Sweet signed to take it to the next level by playing with the Lees-McRae Bobcats next year. The Bobcat Basketball program just doubled in on court talent and court-side character, as both players’ coaches also praised them for their leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. Proud of you, Caden and Nick, and look forward to following your futures!
Senior Meeting on Tuesday, March 26, during WIN. Seniors, please make every effort to be there!
Best wishes to our Robotics team, the Patriot Prime - which grew out from our Girls Who Code program - who will compete tomorrow in their first ever competition with their student created and operated robot, Avenger. The First Robotics District Competition will be at the Anderson Civic Center and our Patriot Prime team includes…
Optimus - Mrs. Scott
Bumblebee - Lorelai Jacob
Jazz - Aleksandra Charchut (not pictured)
Ratchet - Ma’kynzie Burnside
Ironhide - Ella Maneen (not pictured)
Mirage - Tamijah “TJ” Smith
Prowl - Trinity Hunter
Hound - Miles Fowler
Arcee - Tatiyana Huff
Autobots, roll out…and good luck!! 🤖 👊
Catch our Baseball team in action Tuesday night vs Greenville at Fluor Field! Game time is 5:30.
Congratulations to our 2024 All State Chorus students: Abbegayle Holbrooks, McKinnah Hill, Holden Turner, Naomi Roberts, and Michael Suarez (not pictured, Winston Tripp). So proud to see your vocal talent recognized in this way!
