Middle School Musical – The Grunch
The Middle School Theatre Classes will be performing the musical The Grunch, this Friday at 4 p.m.! Online ticket price for adults and non-Pinewood students is $5 (click here); $7 at the door. Students and faculty can reserve their FREE ticket using their ID# as the online discount code.
Middle School Glow Dance Party
The Middle School Glow Dance Party will be held on Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Freedom Hall. Students are invited to come decked out in neon or white and prepare to SHINE bright all night!
Tickets are $10 (cash/check made out to PPS) and can be purchased from Ms. Shelton during break or lunch through Thursday, May 9. Tickets will be $15 at the door.
Tickets for non-Pinewood guests are $15. IMPORTANT: Any non-Pinewood guest must be in middle school (6th-8th grade) and are subject to approval by Ms. Shelton and Dr. Ringley. Guest forms must be turned in to Ms. Shelton by Thursday, May 9. No guests will be allowed without prior approval. Guest forms can be obtained in Ms. Shelton’s room (#11) and/or in the front office.
CHS Girls Lacrosse Clinics at Pinewood – Saturdays in May
CHS is hosting girls lacrosse clinics at Pinewood coming up on Saturdays – May 4, 11 & 18 from 4 – 5 PM; Kindergarten – 5th Grade; $50; sticks and goggles will be provided if you don’t have your own. Register online at https://www.chslacrosse.com/!
Last Call for Online Ordering for Yearbooks
The last day to order your yearbook online is this Friday, May 3. Order links are below:
LOWER SCHOOL YEARBOOK (GRADES PK3 – 5TH)
UPPER SCHOOL YEARBOOK (GRADES 6TH – 12TH)
Clarification on Uniform Update Regarding Skirts
A single purchasing option has been discontinued, which is the ‘Above the Knee’ skirt. The uniform guideline remains the same – all skirts, skorts, shorts, dresses and jumpers are required to be within three inches from the top of the knee or below.
Community Service Hours
The deadline for middle school students to enter community service hours in FACTS to be eligible for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Community Service Awards is May 3rd. Community service award categories are:
Bronze: 70-119 hours
Silver: 120-169 hours
Gold: More than 169 hours
Community service hours are not required for middle school students.
Summer Sports Camps
From soccer to lacrosse, and many sports in between – open to the public! Click here for more information!
Last Day to Check Out Library Books
The last day to check out Pinewood Library books is Friday, May 3. All Library materials must be returned by the last day of school in order to avoid lost book fees.
Summer Camp
Join us for a “PAW”-tastic Summer Camp at Pinewood! Camp is for rising grades PK4 through 5th; $325 per week; 8 AM to 3 PM; Camp runs weekly Monday through Friday from May 28 – July 26 (No camp the week of July 4); NOTE: $275 for the week of May 27 due to Memorial Day and no camp on that day. Click here for registration link!
High school students interested in helping with camp should reach out to Eric Rojas, Summer Camp Director, at erojas@pinewoodprep.com.
Spring Exam Schedule:
High School ONLY – Monday, May 20
8:20 – 10:10 a.m. 7th Period Exams (High School Only)
Parents of high school students will need to make arrangements to pick up their child(ren) no later than 10:30 a.m.
Middle and High School
Tuesday, May 21
8:20 – 10:10 a.m. 1st Period Exams
10:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 2nd Period Exams
Wednesday, May 22
8:20 – 10:10 a.m. 3rd Period Exams
10:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 4th Period Exams
Thursday, May 23
8:20 – 10:10 a.m. 5th Period Exams
10:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 6th Period Exams
Last day of school for students.
Friday, May 24
Teacher Workday; no school for students
Student Birthdays
Daniel Khan, 07th, 5/1
Ellis Greenlee, K, 5/1
Giada Geisler, 2nd, 5/2
Jaxon Whalen, PK4, 5/2
Evangeline Libertino, 07th, 5/3
Kylie Turner, 06th, 5/3
Harlowe Donehue, 3rd, 5/4
Reilly Foster, PK3, 5/4
Sophia Yanzetich, 11th, 5/4
Jaxon Kessler, 07th, 5/5
Kenzie Turner, 1st, 5/5
Emma O’Callaghan, 4th, 5/6
Tilton Byrne, 2nd, 5/6
Faculty Birthdays
Stephanie Connelley, 5/01
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