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3.7.2025 Friday Notes to Families
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Palmetto Scholars Academy
Empowering Through Authentic Engagement
Ricky Reyes
7499 Dorchester Rd,
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-300-4118
Palmetto Scholars Academy

 

 

March 7, 2025

Good afternoon, PSA families! March Madness has begun with a great first week, despite Mother Nature interrupting things mid-week! We successfully completed almost all PSAT Testing thanks to the efforts of Ms. Skonieczny, Mr. Philyaw, Coach Keefe, Coach Harrison, and Mr. Allen! We ended our week by announcing our, “2025 Teacher of The Year,” MR. OGLETREE! Check out the video of our announcement surprising him on our social media pages! The links are in the header of this page. Big shoutout to our amazing, and well deserving, nominees, Ms. Drew and Ms. Heisler! Here’s what’s happening in the next week at PSA!
 
March 21 Weather Makeup Day - This will be an A DAY and follow the half day schedule for students and the remainder of the day will serve as a teachers' work day, as originally scheduled. Per our "half day schedule," lunches will not be served and there will be no aftercare on March 21.
 
Prom Updates - (Updates added for 3.7.2025) 
  • The PSA Junior/Senior Prom is on April 5th. We still need a few more items from our Amazon Wishlist. Any help making this night special is appreciated.
  • Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 3rd. Tickets are $50/person in cash (bring money in between 8:10 am and 8:25 am to Room 134), or $55/person electronically through the PSA website. Go to our homepage , click on Pay Fees, click on Events, click on Prom, and enter $52.53 so that with the Admin Fee, your total is $55.00/ticket. Ticket sales will end on Friday, April 4th. Tickets at the door are $65/person.
  • If you are bringing a guest from another school to Prom, you must pick up a Guest Application form from Ms. Heisler in Room 134 and return it completed by 3:00 pm,  Friday, April 4th.
  • If you are interested in running for Prom King, Prom Queen, Prom Prince, or Prom Princess, please send an email to Ms. Heisler by Monday, March 31st
 
Blood Drive Update -
  • Friday April 4th, the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be here.  Please sign up using QR code on flyers. Must be 16 or older to donate and parent permission slip signed. See Ms. Thomas for permission slips.
 
Testing Updates -
  • PSAT: We have concluded PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 for students without accommodations. Small Group testing will occur on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14. Students should have received emails by now. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Skonieczny.
  • WIN Testing - Apr 1, 2025 11th Grade Only
 
Counselors’ Corner - 
  • We are wrapping up IGPs for all students (8th-12th grade) next week.  If you have not yet completed this for your student, please contact your student's school counselor as soon as possible.
  • TTC Spring 2 dual enrollment courses begin Monday, March 3.  Students should be sure to log in for attendance verification in order to remain enrolled in the course.  Spring 1 grades will be entered in PowerSchool by the end of next week.
  • Graduation for the class of 2025 is only 11 weeks away!  All details and important information will be shared with students and families in the next couple of weeks.  Students who have not yet ordered cap and gowns should do so IMMEDIATELY.  This can be done online at the link here.
 
Athletics - Please review our PSA Athletics Newsletter for updates pertaining to PSA Athletics.
 
Nurse’s Updates - Please continue to be on the lookout for our nurse’s vaccination email and update as soon as possible  if necessary.
 
 
Mark your calendars:  
March 7-8 - High & Middle School Vex Robotics Competition - River Bluff High School & FRC Competition - Coker University
March 11 - Spain Trip Meeting at 5pm & Soccer @ St. Johns
March 12 - Student Climate Survey (Extended 2nd Block Schedule) & Softball @ Stall
March 13 - Soccer Home vs Branchville
March 14 -No Hot Lunches Severed - PIZZA ONLY (CCSD Teacher Work Day / PSA Full Day)
March 18 - Q3 ends  & Softball Home vs Branchville
March 19 - Q4 begins & Department Meetings after school. 
March 21 - Half Day Schedule / Half Work Day
March 21-22 - FRC Competition - North Charleston Recreation Department
May 23 - Graduation at Northwoods Baptist 3:30pm
 
 
 
Good luck to our ROBOTICS TEAMS competing this weekend! We hope everyone enjoys their weekend. To all of our families and community members, don’t forget…