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name those students.

Tornadoes beat South Lamar

Read The Tuscaloosa News story about our win last night and see a picture of LaRon: http://tuscpreps.com/news/article/37307/area-roundup-simon-leads-tornadoes-blast-past-s-lamar/ ...and here you can see last weeks article naming Devonte the Prep player of the week. F5. http://tuscpreps.com/news/article/37098/pickens-countys-simon-prep-player-of-the-week/

8.31.12 Pep Rally Video

Cool New Signs

Cool new signs...perhaps you've seen them around!

First day of school a success!

We made it through the first day! Tomorrow it's back-to-normal, get your learn-on, volleyballin', lunch numbering, footballin', fall weatherin' kind of semester.

PCHS Registration Information for 2012 - 2013

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Memorial Day!

Be sure to say thank you to anyone you know (living or passed) who is in the military. Thank you Mr. Archibald. Thank you Anthony Brock. Thank you Uncle Awb. Thank you Bert Bank.  Thank you to anyone I forgot to thank.  Thank you for protecting our country and freedoms.

Who Made the 2012-2013 Boys Basketball Teams?

Congratulations to the following young men who will be on our PCHS Tornadoes basketball teams!

2012-2013 7th and 8th Grade List
Zachary Thomas, Javarius Jefferson, Cordell Plott, Malik Betts, Ty'rik Gordon, Nicorian Robinson, Logan McAteer, Lucas, McAteer, AJ Holt, Tyjavien Ferguson, Chad Wilson, Austin Keasler, Aarion Steele, Kyrion Latham, Greg Cook

2012-2013 Jr Varsity List
Curtis Williams, Malek Steele, JaDalvin Spencer, Darrien Latham, Tyshawn Washington, Mason Elmore, Justin Barton, Ty'bious Doss, Steffon McCoy, Roddrick Lark, Terrell Gardner, Naashon McKnight

2012-2013 Varsity List
Bobby Bradford, Devonte Simon, Laron Thomas, Jermarcus Brown, Terrien Steele, Chris Hill, Rhaheem Curry, Devonte Harris, Deonte Simon, Jamarcus Smith, Marcus Hill, JD Spencer

Scholarship Recipients!

Pickens County High School students received over $750,000 in scholarships!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.  It's no surprise that 5 of 'em worked in the library...

It's MayDay!

Wow, can you believe it is the beginning of May already. Graduation is upon us, end of semester finals, not to mention spring fever. So what do you plan to do this summer?

PCHS Sports in the news AGAIN!!!



Coach Plott (middle), DeMarko "Man" Hall (left) and LaJuan "Smoove"Doss
head to the Sports Award Ceremony for Player Of The Year!



DeMarko Hall in the Tuscaloosa News.
DeMarko  will be playing sports for
 Faulkner University this fall.



In School Softball Game Friday

Bring your self to watch the PCHS Softball team play Friday at 1:00 at the park. Get out of school and cheer the girls on to victory. Stay tuned for pix and videos!

April Fools!

Did you play a cool April Fool's joke on someone? Tell us about it! Leave a comment telling what you did! Be responsible and respectful in your telling, please.

Animoto of 3peat Pep Rally

PCHS Basketball Wins State Championship For 3rd Straight Year!

Coach Plott takes F5 to a new level!
We are proud of all our young men.

WHO DAT working for a 3peat!?!

Yep. It's true. Our F5 tornado basketball team led by Coach Patrick Plott is going for a 3 years straight state championship record. . 2010:2A,  2011:1A,  now hoping to win 2012:1A. Read about our boys great game in the Tuscaloosa News.   http://tuscpreps.com/news/article/31491/pickens-county-to-play-for-third-straight-title/
We play for the championship Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at The Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center (BJCC) at 5:30 PM.  BE THERE.

F5...PCHS Basketball in Final Four!... F5

Hoop and Holla! Our boys have made it to the final four game (see link). We play tomorrow at 1:30 in Birmingham. When we win that, we play Thursday around 5:00 PM in Birmingham...GO F5!
http://tuscpreps.com/news/article/31358/defending-champ-pickens-county-back-in-final-four/

see smoove go:

                                     (Photo by J.R. Tidewell)

You Could WIN $10,000

What's Your Story? - Internet Safety Video Contest...is a student video contest being hosted by Trend Micro. The contest asks students (age 13-18, in the U.S. and Canada) to produce a short video on the topics of taking action against bullying, maintaining a good online reputation, and wise use of cell phones. The producer of the overall winning video will receive $10,000. Smaller category prizes will also be awarded. Videos should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted by April 3.

Click the link to go see a sample contest video: What's Your Story? - Internet Safety Video Contest

Here is the link to the contest page: http://whatsyourstory.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/Home.do

Pickens County Cooperative Library System

Need homework help?...Need to study for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam?...ACT?...other tests?...Looking for a book to read?...Want to ask a librarian a question?....Need job or application resources?...  http://www.pickenslibrary.com/ is the counties answer to your needs.  Go see them on the web!

Author Simone Elkeles to SKYPE PCHS Feb. 23rd at 12:45 PM!!!!

I know a lot of you have read the Perfect Chemistry series and the Leaving Paradise/ Return to Paradise books. Well, your chance to talk to Mrs. Elkeles via SKYPE will be happening Thursday, February 23rd at 12:45 P.M. in the PCHS Library. If you want to be invited to this wonderfully fabulous event, you must submit a question for the author to Miss T.  Seats are limited so first come, first serve.
see her website with book trailer videos here:
http://www.simoneelkeles.net/index1.html

Online News For All! by Miss T

Were you AWARE that anyone can submit pictures, poems, or articles for the ONLINE NEWS????? It's true. Have something you want to share....See Miss T in the library and she will show you how! Instead of knocking other people for their abilities you should hone your own skills. word.

Teacher of the Week!!! by: Hillary M.

Do you know who the teacher of the week is? Coach Shedd is the teacher of the week. Coach Shedd is a math teacher here at Pickens County High School, he's also the assisstant football and basketball coach. Ms. Stalloworth and he are over track. Coach Shedd has loving a wife and three kids. "Coach Shedd is an awesome person to be around. I love his class and his coaching skills." stated a student here. Coach Shedd has taught at other schools, but he enjoys his time here. "Mr. Coach Shedd is a tough teacher. You have to keep your head in the books and pay attention to pass the class. He's also an awesome coach." said David H. Tell Coach Shedd "way to go" teacher of the week.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly....by: Mr. X

"The Good"

Artichoke's Heart

This book is about a girl who has trouble losing weight, finding friends, and finding love. Her mom is suffering from Hodgkins disease,cancer, and she feels like fingers are being pointed at her.This book is one of those relaxing, calm books. It takes you to a different place, and I do recommend you read it.

"The Bad"

Forever

This book is about two people who meet and fall in love. They think their love is sure to last "forever." The book goes into detail about a lot of things. Parents complained about the book because it  encouraged young people in sexual contact and using the "pill." Sorry 7th and 8th graders, it's a blue dot book.

"The Ugly"

Taming of the Shrew

This book is written in play form. If you have ever seen and liked 10 Things I Hate About You then you would like the movie. The book is about these guys who pay a guy to date a shrew,mean cruel person. The dudes are trying to get the shrew married so they can date the sister. In order to do this they had to pay somebody and they pretended to be teachers, They get  into this whole big mix up because the youngest sister only wanted to date one of them. I recommend this book to anybody that would like to read it, but make sure you have at least 10 or 15 more people with you.

***If you have a book you would like to see put up here, let Miss T know and she'll get back with me. I might even send a shout out to you. Until next time........Mr. X!!***

Shout Outs: Hillary M. thanks for your book selection.

Basketball Season!!!!! By:Hillary M.

Pickens County High School has a champion basketball team, but we have new coaches(who are doing great at their job). Some of the students here were wondering what to look foward to this year. I took the time out to ask the coaches.

Coach Roberson
"We have a good a chance at being the champions again. All the boys have to do is keep their head in the  game."

Coach Shedd
"Nothing much has changed as far as the opponents. The southern teams are a little stronger, but that isn't going to stop the F5 Tornadoes."

Coach Plott
"If the defense keeps on playing the way they are, we look at a good chance. They just have to leave the attitudes and trouble where it is"

PCHS WINS!!!!!Skype Visit From Simone Elkeles! Author of Rules of Attraction, Perfect Chemistry, and Chain Reaction

OMG...I picked up the library phone to find Ms. Elkeles on the line telling me that PCHS has won a Skype visit for our school. PCHS has won a Skype visit from the author of our very favorite Rules of Attraction SERIES! Details on the day and time will come later when I set up the meeting with her assistant. I was SO excited I ran out of the library hooping and hollering, scaring the office staff, Mr. Woods, and Mrs. Duke (sorry guys). She is also going to send us some posters for giveaways!!!!! WooHoo, WooHoo, WooHoo....If you have not read this series come by the library and put your name on hold for them. I am not sure how many students will be able to attend the Skype visit, but I will make sure that everyone has a fair chance to come...WOOHOO...did I tell you how excited I am? Miss T

Derrien Latham wins PCHS Spelling Bee

Derrien Latham won and Delvonn Jones was the runner up in the PCHS-Scripps Spelling Bee held in the library Jan. 6, 2012. Congrats fellows. Mrs. Thesesa Harton from West Alabama Bank gives the winner and runnerup gift certificates for doing so well.

(below) PCHS Students who participated in the spelling bee are as follows: (front row) Ryan Harcrow, Aniya Cheeks, Tamarcus Jackson, Matt White, Olivia Colvin, Zac Johnson, (back row) Seth Barrentine, Delvonn Jones, Mason Elmore, LaKwanza Hurst, Chrissy Marple, Derrien Latham, Markevia Saddler. GOOD JOB!!