Thursday
PTO Discount Cards
PTO Discount Cards are on sale now for $15 and would make an excellent Christmas gift. Contact the office for more information.
Lockdown Drill
We will be having a lockdown drill sometime over the next week. Please be aware that this will only be a drill and no cause for concern. We must practice to help our students prepare for possible emergency situations.
2016 Deer Hunt
The annual deer hunt will be January 8-10, 2016. This is the largest fund raiser for our school. We are asking each family to send $15 to help with the cost of the food. The money needs to be sent in an envelope labeled Deer Hunt. Please have the money turned in by December 17th. Thank you for helping to make this a successful fund raiser!
Also, if you have land that may be used for hunting or if you can be a guide for the hunt, please call Dana Thrash at 334-372-3540.
Also, if you have land that may be used for hunting or if you can be a guide for the hunt, please call Dana Thrash at 334-372-3540.
Wednesday
Marketplace and Santa
We will be having our Patriot Marketplace this Thursday and Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Come and enjoy doing your Christmas shopping with us.
Also, Santa will be here Friday from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, so bring your kiddies and have their pictures made at a minimum cost.
Thursday
Pike Sweatshirts
Happy Thursday! I hope you all are having a good week. I wanted to run this by each of you… I have talked to Kelsey from Ideal Graphics about ordering some sweatshirts. I know there was just an order placed for hoodies, but I was talking with her about doing sweatshirts and wanted to see who all would be interested in ordering one. This is a chance for teachers, students, parents, and whoever wants one to show their PIKE spirit in the cooler weather.
The sweatshirts will be like the picture below. They will be a shade of navy blue and will be the Comfort Color brand. The sweatshirts will be $23.00 a piece. We can purchase youth sizes. Sizes start at YOUTH SMALL and go up to ADULT XXL.
If you are interested, please email me (ashadeed@pikelib.com) so that I can get a more definite number. I will be making an order form available when we get back from Thanksgiving break.
Thanks so much!
The sweatshirts will be like the picture below. They will be a shade of navy blue and will be the Comfort Color brand. The sweatshirts will be $23.00 a piece. We can purchase youth sizes. Sizes start at YOUTH SMALL and go up to ADULT XXL.
If you are interested, please email me (ashadeed@pikelib.com) so that I can get a more definite number. I will be making an order form available when we get back from Thanksgiving break.
Thanks so much!
Friday
November 20 Early Dismissal
On Friday, November 20, Pike Liberal Arts School will dismiss at noon due to hosting the AISA Tripleheader Championship Football games at Troy University that day.
Wednesday
Trip Meetings
There will be a meeting about the Washington, D.C. trip for parents on Tuesday, October 27, at 5:30pm in the Cafetorium.
There will be a meeting regarding the Puerto Rico trip for parents on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00pm in the Library.
There will be a meeting regarding the Puerto Rico trip for parents on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00pm in the Library.
Monday
Viewing Report Cards
Several parents have informed us that they are unable to view report cards on Achieve. They have encountered a problem that seems to be originating from the Chrome browser in which the pdf document of the report card shows up blank. To remedy this, you can either use a different web browser (IE and Firefox work for sure and I have heard no complaints about Safari or Opera either) or you can follow the directions below to view it using Chrome:
When you click on Run Report, you see the pdf file in a download box at the lower corner of the screen.
Instead of clicking on the file to open it up, click the dropdown arrow next to the file name and select "Always open in Adobe Reader" *
Then click on the file name and the file will open and it will also open on any subsequent attempts.
* If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download it here or copy and paste the URL below into your web browser (please make sure to uncheck the "Optional Offer" box on the Adobe Reader download page if you do not want that program installed):
get.adobe.com/reader
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mathews at pikelibtech@gmail.com for assistance.
Tuesday
Important Upcoming Dates to Remember
Important dates to remember for the upcoming weeks:
- Monday, October 5 - No school due to teacher inservice
- Friday, October 9 - Muffins with Mom at 7:15 am in the PLAS Cafetorium
- Friday, October 9 - School dismisses at noon
- Friday, October 9 - Last day of the first quarter (grading period)
- Monday thru Tuesday, October 12-13 - No school due to Fall Break
- Wednesday, October 14 - Classes resume with normal schedule
Wednesday
Homecoming Schedule
The theme for Homecoming 2015 is "Tribute to the Stars" as we play the South Montgomery County Academy Raiders.
Monday - Dress like favorite musician or group
Tuesday - Dress like favorite TV or movie actor
Wednesday - Dress like favorite athlete or sports team
Thursday - Wear Homecoming T-shirt
Friday - K4 thru 4th Grades dress to match float or wagon theme / 5th and 6th Grades dress in red, white, and blue - 7th thru 12th dress in "Sunday Church" attire
Please note that all dress up days must comply with the PLAS dress code!
Thursday, September 24: The Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:30 pm and will circle around from the front of the school and end behind the lunchroom. All parents will need to be parked by 5:15 pm as the road will be closed. We must leave one lane open for emergency traffic.
Immediately following the homecoming parade, you can eat in the cafetorium where you will have a choice of a chicken basket which includes 3 chicken tenders, fries, cookie, and 20 oz fountain drink for $5.50 or a hot dog basket which includes a hot dog, fries, cookie, and a 20 oz fountain drink for $4.50. Enjoy a meal inside then head back out for the bonfire and glow in the dark pep rally. Forms will come home Monday, September 21, to pre-order meals.
The Bonfire will begin at 7:00 pm followed at dark by the Blackout Pep Rally in the gym.
Friday, September 25: The Homecoming Assembly will begin at 9:00 am in the stadium. A reception will be held afterwards for all homecoming attendants, juniors, seniors, and alumni in the library.
Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at 11:15 am in the stadium. All students are to report to the field and sit in their assigned seats at 10:45 am.
School dismisses at noon.
Stadium re-dedication honoring Mr. Kervin and Coach Ward will occur during pregame festivities.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Raiders is set for 7:00 pm.
This year's homecoming queen will be announced during a halftime ceremony at the game.
Monday - Dress like favorite musician or group
Tuesday - Dress like favorite TV or movie actor
Wednesday - Dress like favorite athlete or sports team
Thursday - Wear Homecoming T-shirt
Friday - K4 thru 4th Grades dress to match float or wagon theme / 5th and 6th Grades dress in red, white, and blue - 7th thru 12th dress in "Sunday Church" attire
Please note that all dress up days must comply with the PLAS dress code!
Thursday, September 24: The Homecoming Parade will begin at 5:30 pm and will circle around from the front of the school and end behind the lunchroom. All parents will need to be parked by 5:15 pm as the road will be closed. We must leave one lane open for emergency traffic.
Immediately following the homecoming parade, you can eat in the cafetorium where you will have a choice of a chicken basket which includes 3 chicken tenders, fries, cookie, and 20 oz fountain drink for $5.50 or a hot dog basket which includes a hot dog, fries, cookie, and a 20 oz fountain drink for $4.50. Enjoy a meal inside then head back out for the bonfire and glow in the dark pep rally. Forms will come home Monday, September 21, to pre-order meals.
The Bonfire will begin at 7:00 pm followed at dark by the Blackout Pep Rally in the gym.
Friday, September 25: The Homecoming Assembly will begin at 9:00 am in the stadium. A reception will be held afterwards for all homecoming attendants, juniors, seniors, and alumni in the library.
Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at 11:15 am in the stadium. All students are to report to the field and sit in their assigned seats at 10:45 am.
School dismisses at noon.
Stadium re-dedication honoring Mr. Kervin and Coach Ward will occur during pregame festivities.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Raiders is set for 7:00 pm.
This year's homecoming queen will be announced during a halftime ceremony at the game.
Monday
Patriot Out of the Darkness Walk
On Tuesday, September 15, Pike Liberal Arts SGA will host an "Out of the Darkness Walk" to bring attention to the fight against suicide. As you know, the Troy community has been impacted by suicide the last two years in various age groups. Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. You may raise money to turn in, give a donation, or just walk for the cause. The money raised will go for critical research and prevention programs and help bring some training to our community. Please come and be a part of this worthy cause. It would be an excellent opportunity to come and walk with your child(ren). We look forward to seeing you there.
The Patriot Out of the Darkness Walk
PLAS Softball Field
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Patriot Out of the Darkness Walk
PLAS Softball Field
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
The Allstate Foundation
Pike Liberal Arts School Foundation Inc. is pleased to receive $1000 from The Allstate Foundation in honor of Allstate Agent Andy Blair's volunteerism. We are pleased to partner with Allstate and their commitment to making our hometowns better, safer places to live.
Wednesday
PTO Announcements
Reminder: PTO field trip t-shirt orders are due by Friday, August 28. All elementary students are required to purchase field trip shirts.
Also, when sending in your forms for field trip shirts and PTO membership, please keep in mind that each t-shirt is $15 and to sign up for PTO is a separate $15, so if you are wanting to pay for one shirt and join PTO you need to send a check for $30.
Also, when sending in your forms for field trip shirts and PTO membership, please keep in mind that each t-shirt is $15 and to sign up for PTO is a separate $15, so if you are wanting to pay for one shirt and join PTO you need to send a check for $30.
Monday
Foundation Meeting
The Annual Foundation Meeting will be Thursday, August 20, at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
PR Committee T-Shirt Order Form
The PR Committee is selling t-shirts. You may choose the option(s) you would like to order. Please follow the link found here for the form and give it to the office by Monday, August 24th.
(If the link above does not work, please copy the following and paste it in your address bar: pikelib.com/pr_committee_t-shirts_2015.pdf )
This order will be placed several times throughout the year.
Thanks and Go PIKE!
(If the link above does not work, please copy the following and paste it in your address bar: pikelib.com/pr_committee_t-shirts_2015.pdf )
This order will be placed several times throughout the year.
Thanks and Go PIKE!
Friday
Reminder from Coach Ponder
All of Coach Ponder's classes will need a 3-ring notebook, paper, and writing utensils.
Tuesday
Work Day
We will be having a work day this Saturday, July 18, from 7:30 am until 12 pm. This work day will be used to beautify the campus (weed eating, cutting limbs back, etc.).
Please try to attend and help our campus look as beautiful and welcoming as possible for the beginning of school.
As always, thank you so much for supporting your children and our school.
Please try to attend and help our campus look as beautiful and welcoming as possible for the beginning of school.
As always, thank you so much for supporting your children and our school.
Thursday
Some Dress Code Changes for the 2015-16 School Year
Parents,
As we are rapidly approaching the first day of school on August 7, here are a couple of dress code changes for grades 7-12 to take into consideration when purchasing clothes for school.
- T-shirts may be worn untucked; however, all collared shirts must remain tucked in.
- No tights or leggings may be worn unless they are worn under a dress or skirt that is no more than 4 inches above the knee as measured from the back.
Please keep these things in mind when preparing for this upcoming year.
As always, thank you for supporting our school and your children.
As we are rapidly approaching the first day of school on August 7, here are a couple of dress code changes for grades 7-12 to take into consideration when purchasing clothes for school.
- T-shirts may be worn untucked; however, all collared shirts must remain tucked in.
- No tights or leggings may be worn unless they are worn under a dress or skirt that is no more than 4 inches above the knee as measured from the back.
Please keep these things in mind when preparing for this upcoming year.
As always, thank you for supporting our school and your children.
Wednesday
Accepting Applications
Pike Liberal Arts School is currently accepting applications for a History/Physical Education teacher. The successful applicant should be able to coach either volleyball or softball (or both) and possibly basketball. Please click the link below to view the application requirements and a blank application. Turn them in to the office as soon as possible.
Tuesday
Monday
Governor's School
Pike Liberal Arts School had three students, John David Cox, Adam Grice, and Hayes Lee, who were accepted into the Alabama Governor's School at Samford University. Governor's School is a summer residential honors program for gifted high school seniors. The criteria for being accepted into the program include an ACT score of 25 or higher, leadership abilities, strong academics, and submission of a quality essay.
Congratulations John David, Hayes, and Adam (pictured below from left to right).
Congratulations John David, Hayes, and Adam (pictured below from left to right).
PLAS Beauty Pageant
The PLAS Beauty Pageant will be held Saturday, May 16, in the PLAS Cafetorium.
The pageant for grades 9-12 will be at 2:00 pm and the pageant for K4-8th grade will be at 5:00 pm.
Please contact the office at (334) 566-2023 for forms. The forms are due by Wednesday, May 6.
If you have any questions, please call Natalie Lankford at (334) 672-3301 or Angie Grice at (205) 789-6218.
The pageant for grades 9-12 will be at 2:00 pm and the pageant for K4-8th grade will be at 5:00 pm.
Please contact the office at (334) 566-2023 for forms. The forms are due by Wednesday, May 6.
If you have any questions, please call Natalie Lankford at (334) 672-3301 or Angie Grice at (205) 789-6218.
Friday
Baseball Playoff Game Today Un-Delayed
Due to possible inclement weather later this afternoon, Pike's playoff game against Morgan has been un-delayed.
According to the current weather report, there will only be two windows of time in which we will be able to play the game without the possibility of bad weather. One of those times is 1:30 pm this afternoon and that is the time of the game.
Also, students in grades 7 - 12 will be dismissed at 1:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding in this matter.
As always, thank you for supporting your children and our school.
According to the current weather report, there will only be two windows of time in which we will be able to play the game without the possibility of bad weather. One of those times is 1:30 pm this afternoon and that is the time of the game.
Also, students in grades 7 - 12 will be dismissed at 1:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding in this matter.
As always, thank you for supporting your children and our school.
Tuesday
Thursday
Dance Team 2015-16
Congratulations to the PLAS 2015-16 Dance Team:
Lauren Johnson
Tiffany Johnson
Anna Rushing
Taylor Spivey
Megan Starling
Josie Sullivan
Lauren Johnson
Tiffany Johnson
Anna Rushing
Taylor Spivey
Megan Starling
Josie Sullivan
End of the Year Events
April 2 - Dance Team Try-outs (Selections to be posted at 6 pm on Announcements page of school website)
April 3&6 - Holidays (No school)
April 7 - 6th Grade to McWane Center
April 9 - 2nd Grade to Atlanta
April 10 - Prom (School will dismiss at noon)
April 13-17 - Recycle Troy Week
April 13&14 - State Tennis at Lagoon Park in Montgomery
April 15 - 2nd Grade Brain Minders
April 20-22 - Amy Allen will take 7th Grade to Camp McDowell
April 22 - Liberty Learning Graduation Celebration
April 24 - State Art Show
April 27 - Board Meeting
April 29 - Ground Water Day - 4th Grade (will take the bus)
May 1&2 - State Softball Tournament
May 5-7 - State Baseball Tournament
May 7 - PTO "Cyber Bullying, What Parents Need to Know"
May 7 - 1st Grade Play (9 am)
May 8 - Dinner Theater at 6 pm (Tickets on sale in the office for $15 each)
May 11 - Space Center Field Trip for Grades 5, 6, and 8
May 12 - Spring Band Concert
May 12 - Patriot Pal Field Day (9-11 am), Field Day for K-5 through 6th Grade (1-3 pm)
May 13 - Elementary Honors Assembly (9 am)
May 14 - High School Honors Assembly (9 am)
May 14 - 1st Grade to Landmark Park (will take the bus)
May 15 - 4th Grade to Capitol
May 15 - Senior Practice at First United Methodist Church
May 17 - Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church (2 pm)
May 18 - Senior Scholarship Day (9 am)
May 19-21 - Exams
May 19 - Senior Class Day (9 am)
May 20 - K-5 Graduation (9 am)
May 21 - 6th Grade Graduation (9 am)
May 22 - Senior Graduation (7 pm)
April 3&6 - Holidays (No school)
April 7 - 6th Grade to McWane Center
April 9 - 2nd Grade to Atlanta
April 10 - Prom (School will dismiss at noon)
April 13-17 - Recycle Troy Week
April 13&14 - State Tennis at Lagoon Park in Montgomery
April 15 - 2nd Grade Brain Minders
April 20-22 - Amy Allen will take 7th Grade to Camp McDowell
April 22 - Liberty Learning Graduation Celebration
April 24 - State Art Show
April 27 - Board Meeting
April 29 - Ground Water Day - 4th Grade (will take the bus)
May 1&2 - State Softball Tournament
May 5-7 - State Baseball Tournament
May 7 - PTO "Cyber Bullying, What Parents Need to Know"
May 7 - 1st Grade Play (9 am)
May 8 - Dinner Theater at 6 pm (Tickets on sale in the office for $15 each)
May 11 - Space Center Field Trip for Grades 5, 6, and 8
May 12 - Spring Band Concert
May 12 - Patriot Pal Field Day (9-11 am), Field Day for K-5 through 6th Grade (1-3 pm)
May 13 - Elementary Honors Assembly (9 am)
May 14 - High School Honors Assembly (9 am)
May 14 - 1st Grade to Landmark Park (will take the bus)
May 15 - 4th Grade to Capitol
May 15 - Senior Practice at First United Methodist Church
May 17 - Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church (2 pm)
May 18 - Senior Scholarship Day (9 am)
May 19-21 - Exams
May 19 - Senior Class Day (9 am)
May 20 - K-5 Graduation (9 am)
May 21 - 6th Grade Graduation (9 am)
May 22 - Senior Graduation (7 pm)
Friday
Yearbooks Available
Yearbooks will be available for purchase from Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 13.
The cost is $50.
No extras will be ordered.
The cost is $50.
No extras will be ordered.
Tuesday
Blue Jean Ball Tickets
Get your tickets for the Blue Jean Ball in the office. Call 334-566-2023 for more information.
Friday
2015-2016 Cheerleaders
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 PLA Cheerleaders
Varsity
Anna Adams
Parish Adams
Gracie Blair
Anna Laura Cobb
Patsy Ann Davis
Kelli Grant
Jordan Grice
Eden Hipps
Bailey McKnight
Anna May
Lexie Motes
Toni Sarris
Hailey Sasser
Carter Senn
Mia Smith
Emma Strickland
Elaina Strother
Junior Varsity
Ansley Adams
Miranda Black
Raegan Brown
Addi Garrott
Porter Lankford
Isabella Saunders
Emmy Stevens
Alyssa Terry
Wednesday
Friday
SGA Food Drive
Parents,
The SGA needs your help. Our annual Food Drive is in progress and will continue until January 16. The class that brings the most items will get a pizza party. One party for grades K-4 through 6 and one for grades 7 through 12. Also, Mrs. Baggett has agreed to kiss a goat in front of the student body if we collect 5000 items. This drive will help the Salem-Troy Baptist Association restock their food pantry for their food ministry in our community. There is a real need for the following items:
Canned meats, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, dry beans, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, Pop Tarts, ketchup, mayonnaise, as well as all canned items in addition to these.
Thank you for supporting your children, our school, and this community.
The SGA needs your help. Our annual Food Drive is in progress and will continue until January 16. The class that brings the most items will get a pizza party. One party for grades K-4 through 6 and one for grades 7 through 12. Also, Mrs. Baggett has agreed to kiss a goat in front of the student body if we collect 5000 items. This drive will help the Salem-Troy Baptist Association restock their food pantry for their food ministry in our community. There is a real need for the following items:
Canned meats, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, dry beans, spaghetti sauce, mac and cheese, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, Pop Tarts, ketchup, mayonnaise, as well as all canned items in addition to these.
Thank you for supporting your children, our school, and this community.
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