Happy New Year, Pike Families!

Well… it’s March! How this snuck up on us, I have no idea. February was a busy one, and we’ve got two weeks left to finish Q3 on a strong note.

Last week during our campus Zoom, I talked with students about a few things we need your help with. We are seeing a large number of students coming to school with energy drinks. The only beverage students are allowed to have in class during the day is water in a sealable bottle. Please help us by making sure energy drinks stay at home.

We’ve also seen a rise in toys being brought to school. It seems silly that I even have to type this… but here we are. Toys, dolls, stuffed animals, and anything else not needed for the academic day need to stay at home.

Finally, we talked about kindness and our need to see more of it from our Panthers. Kindness starts at home, and I truly appreciate the families who consistently model and reinforce that with their children. Please continue having those conversations with your kiddos about the importance of being kind — to classmates, to teachers, and to one another.

That's all for now. Until next time....y'all keep on keepin' on, and always KEEP BELIEVING!!

Mr. D

3/2 - Apex Fundraiser Launch

3/2 - Non-Varsity Treble UIL @ Denton High School at 5:20pm

3/2 - Pike Tennis v. Adams @ Eaton HS at 4:30pm

3/3 - 8th Grade US History Benchmark Exams

3/3 - Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir UIL @ Denton High School at 9:20am

         Varsity Treble Choir UIL @ Denton High School at 4:40pm

3/4 - Pike Track and Field @ Central High School

3/6 - Pike Spring School Dance from 6:00 - 8:00

We’re kicking off our Apex Color Games Fundraiser — a high-energy, fun-filled, two-week program where students rally support from family and friends to help our school! It all wraps up with the exciting Color Games Event — Think fun games, music, prizes, and LOTS of smiles. And WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

Monday, Mar. 2nd students are highly encouraged to bring a list of contacts to utilize during the launch rallies to earn incentives. Please share 5–10 contacts to your student’s school email for them to have on hand.

Click below for more information.

Info Letter

APEX FAQs

One thing for certain is our PTA is amazing! We can't do it without the support of our wonderful parents. If you are interested in a position on the Pike 26-27 PTA Board, please see the below positions we will need filled.

Communications- social online posts and quarterly newsletters

Secretary- takes notes at meetings and writes up our meeting minutes

Programs- helps organize and execute events for students at Pike

Membership- helps input members into PTA system and organize student member perk

Spirit Wear- creates and helps sell Pike gear

Council Delegate- attends Council of PTA meetings and relays info to Pike PTA

If you are interested, please email Tabitha Hrynyk at  tabithahrynyk@gmail.com.

Thank you to all of our parents who have been driving their students to the back of the school this week. It has helped create a much safer and more efficient drop-off and pick-up process.

Even with an increase in cars using the back pick-up in the afternoons, we have consistently finished by 4:30, with only a few final arrivals after that time. I’ve monitored the cameras, and families who were at the back of the line at 4:15 were typically out within 12 minutes or less. This is great considering the volume of cars we have!!

Thank you again for your patience and cooperation. I know waiting in a line isn’t always the most convenient option, but I will always place student safety over convenience. I truly appreciate your support in helping us keep all of our students safe.

Thank you for those that have already sent us feedback, both positive and constructive ways we can improve. Keep it coming, as our continued dialogue is how we work together to make the school year positive for all of our Pike Panthers!

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