Household applications are now open to families for DESE's Close the Gap Grant.
To be eligible for the grant, students must be a Missouri resident and be enrolled in grades K-12 in a Missouri public school district or charter school. Per state statute, the distribution of funds will be prioritized for families whose income is below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. If sufficient funds are available after those below 185 percent of the federal poverty level receive funds, families at or above that poverty level may receive funds.
Navigate to missouri.withodyssey.com, scroll below the "Eligibility Requirements" section, and click the "Parent Sign Up" button to get started.
Please note that household applications are open from September 20 to October 25, 2023.
Allowable educational expenses include
Computer equipment;
Internet connectivity;
Instructional resource materials;
Tutoring;
Academic day or summer camps;
Before- and afterschool educational programs;
Course fees and textbooks;
Online access for an academic app or subscription;
Education, learning, or study skills services;
Arts-related day or summer camps; and
Art enrichment.
Back To School STEM Projects -Mrs. Davis's Third Graders
We enjoyed a variety of challenges during our first few days of school!
Mrs.McGrady's 3rd graders followed the Pirate ARRS and got to spin the wheel. Here is their crazy hair day picture!
ARRR you ready to dress like a pirate this Friday? It's one of our favorite days at PHES!
Congrats to Brooklynn Keck for earning her FFA Jacket by reciting the entire FFA Creed.
FFA Degree Ceremony and Labor Auction is in the High School Gym Friday 9/22/23 6-8 PM
Grandparents Night is TONIGHT!
Homecoming Week is next Week! Grab your western wear! Show your Pirate Pride!
Middle School Volleyball in action last night at Stockton.
A Team won in 2 sets: 26 - 24 / 25 - 10.
B Team split, winning the 1st set 25 - 21, losing the 2nd set 23 - 25
Great Job Ladies!
Grandparents Night is Thursday. Join us for the FUN!
Grandparents Night is Thursday. Join us for the FUN!
Pleasant Hope Middle School
September Student and Staff of the Month
Fifth and sixth graders spend the day at Dogwood Canyon on Friday! They enjoyed the treehouse, explored the museum, hiked a trail, and participated in an EdVenture where they used aquatic invertebrates to determine stream quality.
In Science this week we learned about the Scientific Method. The students practiced their knew knowledge with a Skittles Investigation.
PHHS Football vs. Carthage JV
Mr. Keller's American History classes studied the causes and effects that led to the American Revolution, Sept. 12-15. Among the events they studied was the infamous Boston Tea Party of 1773. They concluded their study with a test and a commemorative tea party Sept. 15.
The Middle School Volleyball match with Greenfield scheduled for Monday, 9/18 is canceled. The JV Football game and the Varsity Volleyball match will still be played.
Due to a transportation change for Carthage, Monday night's JV football game has been moved from 6 pm to 4 pm. Please note: game start time will be 4 pm on Monday 9/18.
Don't forget that kiddie cheer camp forms are due today along with the registration fee! Please turn them in with your building secretary.