Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders.  Please continue to encourage daily attendance and the importance of being engaged each day as we get closer to beginning our final exams.  We only have 4 academic days remaining before we begin our End-of-Year testing schedule.  

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT: All UCPS schools will be closed on Monday, May 26^th.  We will return to a normal schedule on Tuesday, May 27^th.

END-OF-YEAR TESTING EMAIL: We will send a separate email for all End-of-year testing information on Tuesday, May 27^th.  This email will contain all testing information and will be important to review with your student.

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 5/23/2025):   Our team met with all Seniors during a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, May 21^st.  Seniors were given a copy of “All Things Graduation” and a Senior Checklist.  Please take time to review the two documents with your Senior. All updated Class of 2025 information can be found by using the following link: Updated Graduation Reminders - CLASS OF 2025

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening, Piedmont Families-

Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders.  Please continue to encourage daily attendance and the importance of being engaged each day as we get closer to beginning our final exams.  We only have 9 academic days remaining before we begin our End-of-Year testing schedule.  

ATTENDANCE RECOVERY:  Piedmont started offering Attendance Recovery on Monday, April 28^th. Please go to Piedmont’s webpage and under “Quick Links” to find the Spring schedule. Students who have accumulated more than seven (7) unexcused absences in any class must complete attendance recovery to receive credit for that class.  Recovered absences will not change the attendance record, and excessive absences will still impact other opportunities, including the ability to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 5/2/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. May Graduation Reminders

SENIOR WEEK ACTIVITIES: We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 with our traditional Senior Week from May 19^th to May 23^rd.  Activities include daily themes as well as the following activities:

• Monday, May 19^th -Senior Walks:  completed permission slips must be in the senior’s hand to board the bus; seniors are encouraged to wear their cap and gown for the walks
• Tuesday, May 20^th @ 10:00- Senior Signing Day:  We are celebrating our seniors’ accomplishments and recognizing where they are headed after graduation during our Signing Celebration! Signing Celebration will be at 10:00 am in the cafeteria and parents and family are welcome to attend.  We want to recognize all of our seniors whether they plan to attend a 4 year college, community college, junior college or trade school, enlist in the military, or join the workforce.  Seniors who wish to participate should have completed the form that was sent to their student email from Canvas Announcements by Thursday, May 15^th.
• Thursday, May 22^nd @ 6:00 in the Auditorium- Senior Awards Night; By invitation only.  We will honor and celebrate selected Seniors for their achievements during their time at Piedmont High School.
• Thursday, May 22^nd following Senior Awards Night- Senior Sunset (will begin approximately 7 pm).  The Class of 2025 will celebrate the conclusion of their final chapter at Piedmont High in our Stadium.  This celebration is only for our members of the Class of 2025 and will conclude shortly after sunset.
• Friday, May 23^rd- Senior Field Day- More details to follow.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening, Piedmont Families-

Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders.  Please continue to encourage daily attendance and the importance of being engaged each day as we get closer to beginning our final exams.  We only have 14 academic days remaining before we begin our End-of-Year testing schedule.  

ATTENDANCE RECOVERY:  Piedmont started offering Attendance Recovery on Monday, April 28^th. Please go to Piedmont’s webpage and under “Quick Links” to find the Spring schedule. The Attendance Recovery Process was designed to provide individuals an opportunity to make up instructional time due to excessive absences. Students who have a chance to pass a course academically, but are in danger of failing due to absences, are the target population for this attendance recovery.  Students who have accumulated more than seven (7) unexcused absences in any class must complete attendance recovery to receive credit for that class.  Recovered absences will not change the attendance record, and excessive absences will still impact other opportunities, including the ability to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: Our next Athletic Booster Club meeting will be held on Monday, May 12^th at 6:30 PM.  All are welcome to attend.  The meeting will take place in Room 112 in the Gym Area.

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 5/2/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. May Graduation Reminders

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: Cap and gowns were distributed on Tuesday, April 15.  Any senior that still needs to pick up their cap and gown should see Ms. Guignard in Room K18 as soon as possible.

SENIOR WEEK ACTIVITIES: We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 with our traditional Senior Week from May 19^th to May 23^rd.  Activities include daily themes as well as the following activities:

• Monday, May 19^th -Senior Walks:  permission slips and further information will go home with seniors soon
• Tuesday, May 20^th @ 10:00- Senior Signing Day:  We are celebrating our seniors’ accomplishments and recognizing where they are headed after graduation during our Signing Celebration! Signing Celebration will be at 10:00 am in the cafeteria and parents and family are welcome to attend.  We want to recognize all of our seniors whether they plan to attend a 4 year college, community college, junior college or trade school, enlist in the military, or join the workforce.  Seniors who wish to participate will need to complete the form that was sent to their student email from Canvas Announcements no later than Thursday, May 15^th.
• Thursday, May 22^nd @ 6:00 in the Auditorium- Senior Awards Night; By invitation only.  We will honor and celebrate selected Seniors for their achievements during their time at Piedmont High School.
• Thursday, May 22^nd following Senior Awards Night- Senior Sunset (will begin approximately 7 pm).  The Class of 2025 will celebrate the conclusion of their final chapter at Piedmont High in our Stadium.  This celebration is only for our members of the Class of 2025 and will conclude shortly after sunset.
• Friday, May 23^rd- Senior Field Day- More details to follow.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders.  Please continue to encourage daily attendance and the importance of being engaged each day as we get closer to beginning our final exams.

REPORT CARDS:  Students will receive their T5 Report Cards on Monday, May 5^th.

ATTENDANCE RECOVERY:  Piedmont started offering Attendance Recovery on Monday, April 28^th. Please go to Piedmont’s webpage and under “Quick Links” to find the Spring schedule. The Attendance Recovery Process was designed to provide individuals an opportunity to make up instructional time due to excessive absences. Students who have a chance to pass a course academically, but are in danger of failing due to absences, are the target population for this attendance recovery.  Students who have accumulated more than seven (7) unexcused absences in any class must complete attendance recovery to receive credit for that class.  Recovered absences will not change the attendance record, and excessive absences will still impact other opportunities, including the ability to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 5/2/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. May Graduation Reminders

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: Cap and gowns were distributed on Tuesday, April 15.  Any senior that still needs to pick up their cap and gown should see Ms. Guignard in Room K18 as soon as possible.

SENIOR WEEK ACTIVITIES: We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 with our traditional Senior Week from May 19^th to May 23^rd.  Activities include daily themes as well as the following activities:

• Monday, May 19^th -Senior Walks:  permission slips and further information will go home with seniors soon
• Tuesday, May 20^th @ 10:00- Senior Signing Day:  We are celebrating our seniors’ accomplishments and recognizing where they are headed after graduation during our Signing Celebration! Signing Celebration will be at 10:00 am in the cafeteria and parents and family are welcome to attend.  We want to recognize all of our seniors whether they plan to attend a 4 year college, community college, junior college or trade school, enlist in the military, or join the workforce.  Seniors who wish to participate will need to complete the form that was sent to their student email from Canvas Announcements no later than Thursday, May 15^th.
• Thursday, May 22^nd @ 6:00 in the Auditorium- Senior Awards Night; By invitation only.  We will honor and celebrate selected Seniors for their achievements during their time at Piedmont High School.
• Thursday, May 22^nd following Senior Awards Night- Senior Sunset (will begin approximately 7 pm).  The Class of 2025 will celebrate the conclusion of their final chapter at Piedmont High in our Stadium.  This celebration is only for our members of the Class of 2025 and will conclude shortly after sunset.
• Friday, May 23^rd- Senior Field Day- More details to follow.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Good evening, Piedmont Families-

I hope you all had a restful and relaxing Spring Break.  We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow morning.  When we return, we will only have 5 weeks remaining until we begin our end-of-year testing.  Please continue to discuss the importance of daily attendance and engagement with your students.  We need your students here, on-time, every day so they can do their best to finish the school year on a positive note. 

ATTENDANCE RECOVERY:  Piedmont will offer Attendance Recovery starting on Monday, April 28^th. Please go to Piedmont’s webpage and under “Quick Links” to find the Spring schedule. The Attendance Recovery Process was designed to provide individuals an opportunity to make up instructional time due to excessive absences. Students who have a chance to pass a course academically, but are in danger of failing due to absences, are the target population for this attendance recovery.  Students who have accumulated more than seven (7) excused or unexcused absences in any class must complete attendance recovery to receive credit for that class. Recovery will be aligned to the classes where the absences occurred, and the student shall be engaged in meaningful academic activities in that subject area. Recovered absences will not change the attendance record, and excessive absences will still impact other opportunities, including the ability to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

OPTIONAL CAP AND GOWN PICTURES: OPTIONAL cap and gown pictures will be held at PHS on Monday, April 28, between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.  Students who planned to have their picture taken were required to sign up for an appointment using a google form that was emailed to them by Ms. Schreiber and Ms. Guignard.  The form closed on Monday, April 21 and all appointments have been scheduled!  If you did not sign up in advance, you will not be able to have this picture made. Remember there will also be a photographer at graduation to take a photo of each senior with their diploma as they exit the stage.  These will also be available for purchase through Upstate Images. 

FFA SPRING FLING: Piedmont High FFA will host a Spring Fling event on Saturday, May 3^rd from 9:00-1:00.  We will have a variety of activities, including a plant sale, market vendors, food trucks, and a tractor-pull contest (proceeds for Special Olympics). Please come join in all the festivities.  For more information, please contact Laura Gardner or Ben Shumate (laura.gardner@ucps.k12.nc.us and ben.shumate@ucps.k12.nc.us).

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: Cap and gowns were distributed on Tuesday, April 15.  Any senior that still needs to pick up their cap and gown should see Ms. Guignard in Room K18 as soon as possible.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT:  All UCPS schools will be closed for Spring Break beginning Friday, April 18^th- Sunday, April 27^th.  We will resume a normal schedule on Monday, April 28^th.  During our Spring Break, all offices will be closed.  We will return all voicemails and emails as quickly as possible upon return. 

ATTENDANCE RECOVERY:  Piedmont will offer Attendance Recovery starting on Monday, April 28^th. Please go to Piedmont’s webpage and under “Quick Links” to find the Spring schedule. Attendance Recovery Process was designed to provide individuals an opportunity to make up instructional time due to excessive absences. Students who have a chance to pass a course academically, but are in danger of failing due to absences are the target population for this attendance recovery.  Students who have accumulated more than seven (7) excused or unexcused absences in any class must complete attendance recovery to receive credit for that class. Recovery will be aligned to the classes where the absences occurred, and the student shall be engaged in meaningful academic activities in that subject area. Recovered absences will not change the attendance record, and excessive absences will still impact other opportunities, including the ability to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION:  The National Technical Honor Society Induction ceremony will be held on Monday, April 14^th @ 6:00 PM in the Piedmont High School Auditorium.  This is an invite-only event.  Eligible student have been notified by email.  If you have any questions, please contact Erica Floyd at erica.floyd@ucps.k12.nc.us. 

FFA SPRING FLING: Piedmont High FFA will host a Spring Fling event on Saturday, May 3^rd from 9:00-1:00.  We will have a variety of activities, including a plant sale, market vendors, food trucks, and a tractor-pull contest (proceeds for Special Olympics). Please come join in all the festivities.  For more information, please contact Laura Gardner or Ben Shumate (laura.gardner@ucps.k12.nc.us and ben.shumate@ucps.k12.nc.us).

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: All Josten’s graduation items will be distributed at Piedmont on Tuesday, April 15, during all lunches.  Please plan to stop by the lobby of the gym/auditorium to pick up your order during your lunch.  If you are unable to pick up your order on Tuesday, see or email Mrs. Guignard (Room K18) or Mrs. Pitt (Room K14) to arrange the delivery of your order at a later date.

OPTIONAL CAP AND GOWN PICTURES: Optional cap and gown pictures will be held at PHS on Monday, April 28th between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.  Students interested will need to sign up on the Google form emailed to all seniors from Mrs. Schreiber by Monday, April 21^st.  Pictures are available for purchase through Upstate Images.  There will also be a photographer at graduation to take a photo of each senior with their diploma as the exit the stage.  These will also be available for purchase through Upstate Images. 

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Parents, we still need your assistance.  Although we have improved, we are still seeing a high number of student drop-offs and pick-ups in non-designated areas of our campus, specifically the Senior parking lot.  All students should be picked up on the stadium side of campus using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  Students will not be permitted to be picked up in the non-designated areas.  Piedmont Middle did send a Connect Ed home to their families as well to stop some of the middle school pick-ups on our campus.

UPCOMING INCENTIVE EVENT:  We are preparing for our next Incentive Event at school to highlight students who are meeting expectations.  We will start collecting data on Monday, March 24, and will collect data through Friday, April 4.  Students with no tardies, no discipline referrals, and no unexcused absences will be eligible for the Incentive Event.   

FFA SPRING FLING: Piedmont High FFA will host a Spring Fling event on Saturday, May 3^rd from 9:00-1:00.  We will have a variety of activities, including a plant sale, market vendors, food trucks, and a tractor-pull contest (proceeds for Special Olympics). Please come join in all the festivities.  For more information, please contact Laura Gardner or Ben Shumate (laura.gardner@ucps.k12.nc.us and ben.shumate@ucps.k12.nc.us).

JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Piedmont High will host a JUNIOR Parent Information Night on Monday, April 7, at 6:00 in the Piedmont High School Cafeteria. Topics to be discussed include preparing for college applications, SCOIR, Senior pictures & yearbooks, CTE Internships, FLEX blocks, Military options, and other academic-related information. We look forward to seeing Juniors and their parents on April 7!

PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL PROM: Piedmont High will host our Prom on April 12 at the Union County Ag Center from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM.  Prom tickets are on sale now for $70 each through Thursday, April 10^th, at midnight.  All student fees must be paid before submitting your prom form. Also, all students will need their ticket and a photo ID to enter the Prom. If you do not have a photo ID, please see Mrs. Floyd as soon as possible. 

HEART OF A CHAMPION FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL: Atrium's Heart of a Champion will be on May 31, 2025.  FREE Physicals will be administered for student athletes entering grades 9-12.  Go to www.heartofchampiondayreg.org for registration information.  

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: All Josten’s graduation items will be distributed at Piedmont on Tuesday, April 15, during all lunches.  Please plan to stop by the lobby of the gym/auditorium to pick up your order during your lunch.  If you are unable to pick up your order on Tuesday, see or email Mrs. Guignard (Room K18) or Mrs. Pitt (Room K14) to arrange the delivery of your order at a later date.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent's email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Parents, we need your assistance.  We have noticed a tremendous increase in student drop-offs and pick-ups in non-designated areas of our campus, specifically the Senior parking lot.  All students should be picked up on the stadium side of campus using the Love Mill Rd entrance.   Students will not be permitted to be picked up in the non-designated areas. 

UPCOMING INCENTIVE EVENT:  We are preparing for our next Incentive Event at school to highlight students who are meeting expectations.  We will start collecting data on Monday, March 24 and will collect data through Friday, April 4.  Students with no tardys, no discipline referrals, and no unexcused absences will be eligible for the Incentive Event.   

FFA SPRING FLING: Piedmont High FFA will host a Spring Fling event on Saturday, May 3^rd from 9:00-1:00.  We will have a variety of activities, including a plant sale, market vendors, food trucks, and a tractor-pull contest (proceeds for Special Olympics). Please come join in all the festivities.  For more information, please contact Laura Gardner or Ben Shumate (laura.gardner@ucps.k12.nc.us and ben.shumate@ucps.k12.nc.us).

JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Piedmont High will host a JUNIOR Parent Information Night on Monday, April 7, at 6:00 in the Piedmont High School Cafeteria. Topics to be discussed include preparing for college applications, SCOIR, Senior pictures & yearbooks, CTE Internships, FLEX blocks, Military options, and other academic-related information. We look forward to seeing Juniors and their parents on April 7!

SPRING 2025 CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE TEXTBOOK REIMBURSEMENT FORM: The Spring 2025 CCP Textbook Reimbursement Form is open for submission and is due by Monday, March 31st. Once the reimbursement window closes, no further requests will be accepted. Please refer to the email sent to your student to access the directions to submit the reimbursement form.  Link to the Spring 2025 CCP Textbook Reimbursement Form (must sign in to UCPS Google Account to complete).

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

CAP & GOWN REMINDER: All Josten’s graduation items will be distributed at Piedmont on Tuesday, April 15, during all lunches.  Please plan to stop by the lobby of the gym/auditorium to pick up your order during your lunch.  If you are unable to pick up your order on Tuesday, see or email Mrs. Guignard (Room K18) or Mrs. Pitt (Room K14) to arrange the delivery of your order at a later date.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12th-grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account, and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Road entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Road. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Thank you all for another great week at Piedmont High.  We look forward to having students back in the building tomorrow as we resume our normal schedule.  

UPCOMING INCENTIVE EVENT:  We are preparing for our next Incentive Event at school to highlight students who are meeting expectations.  We will start collecting data on Monday, March 24 and will collect data through Friday, April 4.  Students with no tardys, no discipline referrals, and no unexcused absences will be eligible for the Incentive Event.   

ACT TESTING: We would like to thank parents and students for helping us to have a successful ACT testing experience this past week.  Taking the ACT is a requirement for all juniors.  If your student was absent, Ms. Speck will be in contact to ensure they are able to complete it.

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12^th grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (CURRENT PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS is using an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

Thank you all for another great week at Piedmont High.  Parents, we have noticed an uptick in student absences and student tardiness.  Please continue to communicate the importance of daily attendance and being on time.  Students missing class time will have a direct impact on academic performance.  I also want to take a moment to thank our students and staff for hosting a great ACT Blitz on Saturday, March 15^th.  We had multiple students take advantage of this free opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ACT. 

UCPS SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT: Friday, March 21^st is a Teacher Workday for all UCPS schools.  There will be no school for students.  We will resume a normal schedule on Monday, March 24^th.   

ACT TESTING: On Tuesday, March 18th, all juniors will participate in the weekday administration of the ACT® test. This test is accepted by most colleges and universities in the United States and is a requirement for all juniors in the Union County Public Schools (UCPS). Please refer to the email sent by Ms. Tiphany Speck for additional information regarding the ACT and details for the test day.

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12^th grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

I want to give our faculty and students a huge shout-out for their quick action and behavior during our Tornado Warning on Wednesday.  Our faculty acted quickly in moving students to their designated locations and our students followed directions and acted in accordance with our expectations.  I recognize these situations are difficult for everyone and I appreciate all the support we received during the Tornado Warning.  Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders for Piedmont High School.

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION (UPDATED 3/7/2025):  Please use the following link to read the most recent Graduation Information. March Graduation Information Update.  All pre-purchased Caps and Gowns will be distributed during lunches on April 15^th.

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING: Our next Athletic Booster Club Meeting will take place Monday, March 10^th at 6:30 in PE Room 112.

ACT BLITZ: We still have openings for a free ACT Tutoring opportunity on Saturday, March 14^th.  Students do need to register as soon as possible.  You can find the registration link here: ACT BLITZ REGISTRATION LINK

MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE- CURRENT 11^th-GRADE STUDENTS: North Carolina requires a second booster dose of Meningococcal C vaccine (MCV) for all 12^th grade students.  A copy of the child’s updated immunization record must be presented to the school nurse as proof that your child has already had the vaccine, or after the vaccine has been received.  This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2025-26 school year for your student to be in compliance with the North Carolina Immunization Law to maintain enrollment in school.  Please submit these records to our School Nurse this school year if the vaccine has been obtained or after receiving the vaccination. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse, Lisa Young, RN @ 704-296-3170.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT FOR UCPS: Tuesday, March 4^th is a Teacher Workday.  There will be no school for students.  We will resume a normal schedule on Wednesday, March 5^th. 

PIEDMONT HIGH BLOOD DRIVE: The Health Occupations Club is sponsoring their spring blood drive on Thursday 03/06/2024 from 8:30 am-2 pm. They still have several appointments available. Students can go to Quick Links on the Piedmont Homepage and complete the Google Form. Ms. Plyler will schedule their appt and email the students with their appointment time. If students are 16 or 17 years old, they will need to have a parent permission slip signed and returned to Ms. Plyler in G1. Community members can also sign up at www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code PiedmontHS.   The week prior to the blood drive start eating iron-rich foods and drinking plenty of water. Also, please complete your Rapid Pass at https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Plyler (julie.plyler@ucps.k12.nc.us).

BAND COLORGUARD AUDITIONS: Colorguard auditions for the marching band will start on Monday, March 3 at 6 pm in the auxiliary gym.  Current 9^th and 10^th graders are highly encouraged to come and give it a try.  Please email Mr. Lukac (jody.lukac@ucps.k12.nc.us) if you have any questions.

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION: All Seniors received the following handout during Homerooms.  Please review the dates and important information including the required dress code.  Contact Mrs. Guignard or Mrs. Pitt with any questions or concerns.  December Senior Handout

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

Thank you for your flexibility through our various schedule changes over the past week.  We look forward to getting back on track with a normal schedule for this week.  I want to give a shout-out to our students and teachers for quickly adapting to the UCPS Remote Learning guidelines.  As a reminder, if a student was unable to complete the assigned tasks during the Remote Learning Day (February 20^th), he/she has 5 days to complete the assignment for attendance purposes.  If you have any questions, please have your student touch base with their teachers. 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT DINE-OUT NIGHT: Piedmont High School's Student Government will host the NC State Convention in March.  This is a HUGE undertaking and a great opportunity for our Student Government.  However, with this great opportunity comes a financial obligation.  Our students have done a great job of fundraising and advocating for their needs in preparation for the event.  Please consider taking part in a "Dine-out" night sponsored by Jersey Mike's Subs.  On Monday, February 24th between 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Jersey Mike's Subs at 2836 W. Highway 74 in Monroe will be donating 25% of all sales to Piedmont High Student Government.  You can visit the store or order on the app using promo code PHSSG25.

PIEDMONT HIGH BLOOD DRIVE: The Health Occupations Club is sponsoring their spring blood drive on Thursday 03/06/2024 from 8:30 am-2 pm. They still have several appointments available. Students can go to Quick Links on the Piedmont Homepage and complete the Google Form. Ms. Plyler will schedule their appt and email the students with their appointment time. If students are 16 or 17 years old, they will need to have a parent permission slip signed and returned to Ms. Plyler in G1. Community members can also sign up at www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code PiedmontHS.   The week prior to the blood drive start eating iron-rich foods and drinking plenty of water. Also, please complete your Rapid Pass at https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Plyler (julie.plyler@ucps.k12.nc.us).

WORKKEYS TESTING: Select Seniors will be taking the WorkKeys test on Wednesday, February 26^th.  Students have been notified if they are taking the test.  Please check your student email for more information. 

BAND COLORGUARD AUDITIONS: Colorguard auditions for the marching band will start on Monday, March 3 at 6 pm in the auxiliary gym.  Current 9^th and 10^th graders are highly encouraged to come and give it a try.  Please email Mr. Lukac (jody.lukac@ucps.k12.nc.us) if you have any questions.

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION: All Seniors received the following handout during Homerooms.  Please review the dates and important information including the required dress code.  Contact Mrs. Guignard or Mrs. Pitt with any questions or concerns.  December Senior Handout

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

UCPS SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT: All UCPS Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17^th.  Our office hours will be 8:30-3:00.  We will return to a normal schedule on Tuesday, February 18^th. 

FFA EDUCATION WEEK:  Piedmont High will be celebrating FFA Week with the following daily themes:

• Tuesday: Camo/Blaze Orange
• Wednesday: Denim Day
• Thursday: Country vs. Country Club
• Friday: Blue & Gold (FFA colors) and/or Chapter T-Shirts

JROTC DRILL DEMONSTRATION: Our JROTC Program will host a Drill demonstration on Thursday, February 20^th @ 6:30 pm in the Auxiliary Gym.  All families are welcome to observe. 

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION: All Seniors received the following handout during Homerooms.  Please review the dates and important information including the required dress code.  Contact Mrs. Guignard or Mrs. Pitt with any questions or concerns.  December Senior Handout

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

Good evening, Piedmont Families-

I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our PTO for supplying lunch for our faculty and staff!  Our “Souper Bowl” luncheon for staff on Thursday was a huge success!  Thank you to those parents who contributed food and beverage items, time, and monetary donations to bring this event to life for our staff.  Everyone enjoyed the delicious spread!

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION WEEK:  Piedmont High will be celebrating CTE Week with the following daily themes:

• Monday: CTSO Club Promotion- Where your CTSO or Club gear
• Tuesday: Bright Futures- Wear Neon
• Wednesday: College and Career Day- Wear College Team/Color
• Thursday: Future You- Dress as Your Future Career
• Friday: It All Starts Here- Wear Piedmont Panther gear

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOLERS REGISTRATION:  Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade Piedmont High students have started the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year.  Students should have all electives selected in PowerSchool and will need to have a minimum of 11 courses selected prior to meeting with a counselor. If your student missed the homeroom instructions provided last week, they may be found here: PowerSchool Registration Instructions.  Individual course registration meetings with counselors will begin this week.  

ASVAB OPPORTUNITY: Is your student interested in taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test?  This is a required test to enlist in the military but taking the test will in no way obligate them to join.   The test will be given at Piedmont High School on Wednesday, February 12^th at 8:00 am and is open to all 10^th-12^th grade students.   Complete the form here to sign up.  ASVAB Registration Form or contact Maj Richardson at chadrick.richardson@ucps.k12.nc.us. 

CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION: All Seniors received the following handout during Homerooms.  Please review the dates and important information including the required dress code.  Contact Mrs. Guignard or Mrs. Pitt with any questions or concerns.  December Senior Handout

GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. In the PHS Stadium.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2024-2025): UCPS has created an online system for reporting all student absences.  UCPS Absence Reporting Form is linked here.   You must set up an account in order to report absences this year.  There is a way to upload medical/court documents in this form as well.  ONLY parents are permitted to set up an absence reporting account and the email used MUST match the parent email on record with the school, or the account will be deleted along with any absences reported.  Please be sure that you are using the email account that we send our weekly Connect Ed message to each week.  

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building opens at 8:00 a.m. for all students.  For those arriving before 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  Students may enter through the glass doors between the cafeteria and the auditorium.   All car riders must be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  DO NOT drop off students using the Sikes Mill Rd. entrance. 

BUS RIDERS:   We encourage all bus riders to download the Edulog Parent Portal app for the most up-to-date information for bus arrivals/departures.  You can find additional information on the UCPS webpage located here: https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/125. 

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  The federal waiver granting all students free breakfast and lunch has expired.  We encourage all families to complete the free/reduced lunch form found here: https://www.lunchapplication.com.  If students have not been approved for free/reduced lunch, they are expected to pay for their lunch until they are approved.  Families are able to pre-pay for lunch accounts and check student balances using the K12 Payment Center website, which can be found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

TECHNOLOGY:  Students who do not have their new laptops will have an opportunity to receive their laptops on the first day of school.  As a reminder, UCPS has implemented a $30 tech fee for all students.  You may pay online for the 2024-2025 Piedmont High Tech Fee Link or at the school by cash or check.  If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you will receive a tech fee waiver once you have submitted a copy of the lunch approval letter to our Bookkeeper, Gini Wilson. 

STUDENT NEWS AND WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: At the beginning of each week, Piedmont High will publish a brief document of weekly events and updates.  Please click the following link to see all the activities taking place at Piedmont.  Again, the link will update on the first Instructional day of each week.  Student News and Weekly Event Calendar Link.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High at 704-296-3170.  Thank you and have a great evening.