🎓🖌️ PCHS SENIOR SUNDAY 2026 🖌️🎓
Calling all Class of 2027 Seniors! It's almost time for Senior Sunday!
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕙 Parking Spot Painting Begins: Anytime after 10:00 AM
🍕 Pizza & Handprint Painting with Mr. Couchenour: 5:00 PM
This is your chance to make your parking spot your own and leave your mark on PCHS!
✅ Important Reminder:
All permission forms, payment, and parking spot designs must be turned in and approved by Mr. Couchenour by Friday, August 21, 2026.
We can't wait to see your creativity and celebrate this special senior tradition together. Let's make Senior Sunday one to remember!
Calling all Class of 2027 Seniors! It's almost time for Senior Sunday!
📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕙 Parking Spot Painting Begins: Anytime after 10:00 AM
🍕 Pizza & Handprint Painting with Mr. Couchenour: 5:00 PM
This is your chance to make your parking spot your own and leave your mark on PCHS!
✅ Important Reminder:
All permission forms, payment, and parking spot designs must be turned in and approved by Mr. Couchenour by Friday, August 21, 2026.
We can't wait to see your creativity and celebrate this special senior tradition together. Let's make Senior Sunday one to remember!
📚✏️ We're Getting Ready for a Great School Year! ✏️📚
Pike Central Middle High School is excited to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and we can't wait to see everyone back in the halls!
Online Registration Opens
🗓️ Monday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m.
Parents/guardians may log in to complete all required online registration forms for both PCMS and PCHS.
In-Person Registration Days
Our doors will be open for students and families on:
📅 August 5, 6, & 7
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
During these times, you're welcome to:
✔️ Tour the buildings
✔️ Find your classrooms
✔️ Practice opening your locker
✔️ Get ready for a successful first day!
Special Evening Hours & 6th Grade Orientation
📅 August 6
🕗 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Incoming 6th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend 6th Grade Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in the Pike Central High School Auditorium. Mr. Couchenour, Mr. Meece, and Mr. Elliott look forward to welcoming our newest middle school Chargers and helping families prepare for an exciting school year.
After orientation, members of the PCMS Student Government will be available to give guided tours of the middle school to our incoming 6th grade students. This is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with the building, locate classrooms, and feel more comfortable before the first day of school.
📌 A Friendly Reminder About Student Schedules
As we prepare for the new school year, please remember that student schedules will not be finalized until just before school begins. There is still a great deal of balancing and adjusting that takes place leading up to the first day of school. Class schedules may change, lunch assignments may be updated, and other adjustments may be made to ensure the best schedule possible for all students. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process!
Need to Meet with a Guidance Counselor?
Guidance counselors will be available by appointment on August 5, 6, and 7. To schedule an appointment, please call the school at (812) 354-8478 beginning Monday, July 27.
We are looking forward to another fantastic year and can't wait to welcome everyone to Pike Central Middle High School. See you on August 12!
Pike Central Middle High School is excited to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and we can't wait to see everyone back in the halls!
Online Registration Opens
🗓️ Monday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m.
Parents/guardians may log in to complete all required online registration forms for both PCMS and PCHS.
In-Person Registration Days
Our doors will be open for students and families on:
📅 August 5, 6, & 7
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
During these times, you're welcome to:
✔️ Tour the buildings
✔️ Find your classrooms
✔️ Practice opening your locker
✔️ Get ready for a successful first day!
Special Evening Hours & 6th Grade Orientation
📅 August 6
🕗 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Incoming 6th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend 6th Grade Orientation at 6:00 p.m. in the Pike Central High School Auditorium. Mr. Couchenour, Mr. Meece, and Mr. Elliott look forward to welcoming our newest middle school Chargers and helping families prepare for an exciting school year.
After orientation, members of the PCMS Student Government will be available to give guided tours of the middle school to our incoming 6th grade students. This is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with the building, locate classrooms, and feel more comfortable before the first day of school.
📌 A Friendly Reminder About Student Schedules
As we prepare for the new school year, please remember that student schedules will not be finalized until just before school begins. There is still a great deal of balancing and adjusting that takes place leading up to the first day of school. Class schedules may change, lunch assignments may be updated, and other adjustments may be made to ensure the best schedule possible for all students. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process!
Need to Meet with a Guidance Counselor?
Guidance counselors will be available by appointment on August 5, 6, and 7. To schedule an appointment, please call the school at (812) 354-8478 beginning Monday, July 27.
We are looking forward to another fantastic year and can't wait to welcome everyone to Pike Central Middle High School. See you on August 12!
📢 Important Immunization Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to review the Indiana Department of Health's required and recommended school immunizations for 2026-2027. These requirements impact students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade.
Vaccination appointments can be scheduled with your healthcare provider or through the Pike County Health Department by calling (812) 354-8797.
✔️ Medical exemptions must be completed by your healthcare provider.
✔️ Religious exemption forms will be available at each school.
https://www.in.gov/health/files/2026-27-School-Immunization-Requirements-Proposed.pdf
As you prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to review the Indiana Department of Health's required and recommended school immunizations for 2026-2027. These requirements impact students entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 12th grade.
Vaccination appointments can be scheduled with your healthcare provider or through the Pike County Health Department by calling (812) 354-8797.
✔️ Medical exemptions must be completed by your healthcare provider.
✔️ Religious exemption forms will be available at each school.
https://www.in.gov/health/files/2026-27-School-Immunization-Requirements-Proposed.pdf
Congratulations again to the PCHS Class of 2026! Here is the graduation newsletter. Hope everyone enjoys! https://app.smore.com/n/vuqfw
The 2026 PCHS Graduation will be available at the below link. If any troubles, people may need to go to the Pike Central High School YouTube page and click on Live.
https://youtube.com/live/2MCAOndnnX4
https://youtube.com/live/2MCAOndnnX4
Check out the last newsletter of the 2025-26 school year! Looking forward to the 2026-27 school year. Before that, we need to celebrate all of our seniors and there graduation this Friday.
https://app.smore.com/n/2ymbg
https://app.smore.com/n/2ymbg
Enjoy the last broadcast for the 25-26 school year. The PC Broadcast team did an amazing job all year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoT_CuybDP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoT_CuybDP0
Mrs. Hunt brought in a few visitors today. Students got the chance to learn the difference between a broiler and a layer. The broiler was actually a Cornish Cross. These chickens were both the same age. Any guesses on which is raised for meat?
Mrs. Hunt’s Animal Science class has been diving into the dairy and beef industries—and recently took learning beyond the classroom!
Students spent the day touring Obert Dairy Farm in Ft. Branch and Sand Ridge Beef Farm in Princeton. They had the opportunity to see firsthand the similarities and differences in how cattle are raised in each operation.
From equipment and feeding practices to housing, production phases, and end goals, students were able to connect what they’ve been learning in class to real-world applications.
A great day of hands-on learning and industry insight!
Students spent the day touring Obert Dairy Farm in Ft. Branch and Sand Ridge Beef Farm in Princeton. They had the opportunity to see firsthand the similarities and differences in how cattle are raised in each operation.
From equipment and feeding practices to housing, production phases, and end goals, students were able to connect what they’ve been learning in class to real-world applications.
A great day of hands-on learning and industry insight!
Another successful Riley Dance Marathon! It is amazing what our students and staff do. #RileyDanceMarathon #DFK
Check out the baby chicks that were hatched at PCHS and will be staying for a few weeks! The kids love having them there.
🎶✨ Join Us for an Afternoon of Music! ✨🎶
Pike Central Middle and High School invites you to our Spring Choral Concert & Senior Solos!
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Vance Hays Auditorium
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible talent and beautiful performances as our students take the stage. This special afternoon will also highlight our Senior Solos, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our graduating choir members. 🎓
🎤 Concert Order:
• HS Beginning Choir
• 7th Grade Choir
• 8th Grade Choir
• Senior Solos
• HS Swing Choir
We hope you’ll join us in supporting our amazing choir program and celebrating the power of music in our school community! 🎵
Pike Central Middle and High School invites you to our Spring Choral Concert & Senior Solos!
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Vance Hays Auditorium
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with incredible talent and beautiful performances as our students take the stage. This special afternoon will also highlight our Senior Solos, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our graduating choir members. 🎓
🎤 Concert Order:
• HS Beginning Choir
• 7th Grade Choir
• 8th Grade Choir
• Senior Solos
• HS Swing Choir
We hope you’ll join us in supporting our amazing choir program and celebrating the power of music in our school community! 🎵
With prom coming this weekend, PCHS and local community organizations wanted to do everything possible to make the students aware of the consequences of safe driving and not driving under the influence. A safe prom simulated accident scene involving a drunk driver was demonstrated at the high school's parking lot. Students from Mrs. Gegogeine’s SADD group and Mr. Vaal’s Fire Rescue class played the victims as they were extricated from the vehicles and assessed by EMS. Life Flight 46 also landed on site to add to the realism. This was an outstanding event for everyone involved and a great showing of teamwork from multiple agencies. A huge thank you to Pike County EMS, Patoka Township Fire Department, Petersburg Fire Department, Indiana State Police, Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pike County Dispatch, Schell’s towing, Air Evac 46 and the Pike Central maintenance crew for making this all happen.
Thank you to these four invaluable staff members! Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the ones that keep PCHS running. We truly appreciate everything that you do! (This post was a day late because one of these individuals takes care of posting when we celebrate these days and she wouldn't post about herself.)
Mrs. Hunt's Culinary Arts students had a guest teacher on Friday, Mrs. Hunt's mother! She traveled all the way from Ohio to work with the students on cake decorating. They did an amazing job! #WeAreChargers #ChargerPride
Friday April the 10th was a good day for Pike Central Engineering and Precision Machining students at the STEM challenge held at Oakland City University which was sponsored by the Southwest Indiana Workforce. Three teams from Pike Central competed for a total of 28 teams. Congratulations to team number 9 which consisted of Jaron Woolsey, Sam McConnell, Maddex Garrett and Tyler Collins who took home four awards. We are also very proud of our other two teams of Tucker Loveless, Ian Shoultz, Vivien Frasure, Kaydee Sims, Caiden Crume, Kaden, VanMeter, Wyatt Cannon and Xander McAtee. Great job everyone!
Congratulations to the Precision Machining program for their success this past weekend at the SkillsUSA State competition. Maddex Garrett placed first in the Manual Machining and earned Gold honors. Keenen Bieker placed first in the CNC 3 Axis Milling and earned Gold honors. Tyler Collins had the highest score in the milling portion of the contest.
Keenen Bieker advances to the national competition in Atlanta in June. Note, not all of the sections have a national competition.
Well done to Mr. Scott and his Precision Machining students!
Keenen Bieker advances to the national competition in Atlanta in June. Note, not all of the sections have a national competition.
Well done to Mr. Scott and his Precision Machining students!
Did you know that PCHS has a Strength class as an elective PE class? Many students have been taking this to improve themselves(athletes and non-athletes). He releases monthly newsletters that have lots of training and nutrition tips that apply to EVERYONE! Check out their website and follow them on social media for updates. Thanks for all you do, Coach Kramer!
https://sites.google.com/pcsc.k12.in.us/pikecentralsc/pc-strength-newsletter
https://sites.google.com/pcsc.k12.in.us/pikecentralsc/pc-strength-newsletter
On April 1st, Mr. Vaal's Fire class had some visitors speak to his students about different opportunities in the fire service. Those speaking were:
Firefighter/EMT Nick Blue, Petersburg Fire
Firefighter/EMR Jeremiah Raney, Petersburg Fire
Lieutenant/EMT Chris Leavitt, Petersburg Fire and Evansville Fire
The students were able to ask questions about volunteering for their local fire departments and what it's like to be a career firefighter. Thank you gentlemen for taking time to talk to our students.
Firefighter/EMT Nick Blue, Petersburg Fire
Firefighter/EMR Jeremiah Raney, Petersburg Fire
Lieutenant/EMT Chris Leavitt, Petersburg Fire and Evansville Fire
The students were able to ask questions about volunteering for their local fire departments and what it's like to be a career firefighter. Thank you gentlemen for taking time to talk to our students.
