Good evening Piedmont families-

Below you will find our weekly updates and reminders.  

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: Monday, September 26^th is a Teacher Workday.  There will be no school for students. We will return to our normal schedule on Tuesday, September 27^th.

12th GRADE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE:  All 12th-grade students attending school in North Carolina are required to receive a 2^nd booster dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine.   Menactra, Menveo, or MenQuadfi are all acceptable in meeting this requirement.  Please review your student’s immunization record to assure these vaccines have been given.  If not, make an appointment with your primary care provider to have this done as soon as possible. Vaccines may also be obtained at the Union County Health Department by calling 704-296-4800 for an appointment. Upon completion of the required vaccines, please provide the school with an updated immunization record.  Students who remain non-compliant with this requirement after September 27, 2022, WILL BE EXCLUDED from school on September 28, 2022, as this is required by NC Law.  If you have questions regarding this requirement, contact your healthcare provider.  You may also contact the school nurse, Nurse Young at 704-296-3170.

SENIOR PARENTS: Seniors and parents of seniors-the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on October 1^st for students entering college in the fall of 2023. Completing the FAFSA determines your eligibility for state, federal and school based financial aid to help pay for college. For more information visit

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and the FAFSA section on the School Counseling page under Quick Links.

Residency Determination: seniors should also complete residency determination through the Residency Determination System to be eligible for in-state tuition at NC colleges and universities. Visit www.ncresidency.org for more information and to start the process.

STUDENT INFORMATION LINK: Parents, we ask that you complete the Student/Parent Information Contact Form for each student that you have attending Piedmont High.  This form will serve as the primary identification and contact information for your student.  The link can be found here: Parent Information Contact Form.  Please contact Piedmont High if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont High.  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.  

12th GRADE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE:  All 12th-grade students attending school in North Carolina are required to receive a 2^nd booster dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine.   Menactra, Menveo, or MenQuadfi are all acceptable in meeting this requirement.  Please review your student’s immunization record to assure these vaccines have been given.  If not, make an appointment with your primary care provider to have this done as soon as possible. Vaccines may also be obtained at the Union County Health Department by calling 704-296-4800 for an appointment. Upon completion of the required vaccines, please provide the school with an updated immunization record.  Students who remain non-compliant with this requirement after September 27, 2022, WILL BE EXCLUDED from school on September 28, 2022, as this is required by NC Law.  If you have questions regarding this requirement, contact your healthcare provider.  You may also contact the school nurse, Nurse Young at 704-296-3170.

UCPS PARENT/STUDENT COLLEGE READINESS WEBINARS: UCPS is offering Parent & Student College Readiness webinars throughout the year on various topics to help you and your student prepare for college and the college application process. Visit Quick Links on the Piedmont website to view upcoming opportunities. Parents and students in all grade levels are welcome to register.

SENIOR PARENTS: CFNC will be holding a webinar on the Residency Determination Service on September 20^th at 6:00 pm. This webinar will provide information on the process to establish residency for in-state tuition for college-bound students. Visit cfnc.org/events to register. 

STUDENT INFORMATION LINK: Parents, we ask that you complete the Student/Parent Information Contact Form for each student that you have attending Piedmont High.  This form will serve as the primary identification and contact information for your student.  The link can be found here: Parent Information Contact Form.  Please contact Piedmont High if you have any questions or concerns.

PROGRESS REPORTS:  All teachers should have updated grades in PowerSchool.  While some teachers may provide a paper copy, as a school, we will not be providing hard copies of progress reports.  Please log into the PowerSchool parent portal to view grades.  If you have questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High School at 704-296-3170.

Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont High.  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.  

12th GRADE MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE:  All 12th-grade students attending school in North Carolina are required to receive a 2^nd booster dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine.   Menactra, Menveo, or MenQuadfi are all acceptable in meeting this requirement.  Please review your student’s immunization record to assure these vaccines have been given.  If not, make an appointment with your primary care provider to have this done as soon as possible. Vaccines may also be obtained at the Union County Health Department by calling 704-296-4800 for an appointment. Upon completion of the required vaccines, please provide the school with an updated immunization record.  Students who remain non-compliant with this requirement after September 27, 2022, WILL BE EXCLUDED from school on September 28, 2022, as this is required by NC Law.  If you have questions regarding this requirement, contact your healthcare provider.  You may also contact the school nurse, Nurse Young at 704-296-3170.

UCPS PARENT/STUDENT COLLEGE READINESS WEBINARS: UCPS is offering Parent & Student College Readiness webinars throughout the year on various topics to help you and your student prepare for college and the college application process. Visit Quick Links on the Piedmont website to view upcoming opportunities. Parents and students in all grade levels are welcome to register.

SENIOR PARENTS: CFNC will be holding a webinar on the Residency Determination Service on September 20^th at 6:00 pm. This webinar will provide information on the process to establish residency for in-state tuition for college-bound students. Visit cfnc.org/events to register. 

STUDENT INFORMATION LINK: Parents, we ask that you complete the Student/Parent Information Contact Form for each student that you have attending Piedmont High.  This form will serve as the primary identification and contact information for your student.  The link can be found here: Parent Information Contact Form.  Please contact Piedmont High if you have any questions or concerns.

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building will open at 8:00 am for all students.  For those arriving prior to 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  We ask that all car riders be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  1^st block will begin at 8:30.  Student drivers will need to display their parking passes by hanging their permits from their rear-view mirror.  Students are expected to park only in their designated lot.  We do anticipate heavy traffic this week, so please make sure your student is in on time for 1^st block.  PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS IN THE SENIOR PARKING LOT (SIKES MILL 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.  Students will also have the opportunity to meet with an Assistant Principal during lunches to confirm their afternoon bus route.  

PASS/FAIL PAPERWORK- Monday, September 12th is the last day for students to turn in their Pass/Fail forms to be considered for the Pass/Fail option for the fall semester.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT/DRESS CODE: Parents, we ask that you take time to review our Student Code of Conduct with your student.  All students are responsible for knowing and following our Student Code of Conduct.    We expect all students to be in dress code as we begin the school year.  While we respect the individuality of your child, all students must dress appropriately.  If you have questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High and ask to speak with an administrator.  

STUDENT BREAKFAST & LUNCH:  We have several students that are accumulating balances for charging lunches to their student accounts.  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 found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont High.  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-

Again, I want to say THANK YOU for a tremendous first week of the 2022-2023 school year.  Below you will find important updates and reminders to start the new week.  

STUDENT INFORMATION LINK: Parents, we ask that you complete the Student/Parent Information Contact Form for each student that you have attending Piedmont High.  This form will serve as the primary identification and contact information for your student.  The link can be found here: Parent Information Contact Form.  Please contact Piedmont High if you have any questions or concerns.

MORNING ARRIVAL:  Our building will open at 8:00 am for all students.  For those arriving prior to 8:00, our cafeteria will be open at 7:30.  We ask that all car riders be dropped off using the Love Mill Rd entrance.  1^st block will begin at 8:30.  Student drivers will need to display their parking passes by hanging their permits from their rear-view mirror.  Students are expected to park only in their designated lot.  We do anticipate heavy traffic this week, so please make sure your student is in on time for 1^st block.  PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS IN THE SENIOR PARKING LOT (SIKES MILL 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.  Students will also have the opportunity to meet with an Assistant Principal during lunches to confirm their afternoon bus route.  

SCHEDULE CHANGES/CORRECTIONS:  Our Counseling Office has received multiple schedule correction requests.  Students are expected to follow their current schedule until they receive notification from our counseling team that their request has been granted.  In order to be fair to all students and to keep a record of changes, only those submitted on the Google Form will be accepted. We are unable to take phone calls or emails regarding schedule correction requests. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process. 

PASS/FAIL PAPERWORK- Students requesting to take a class pass/fail must submit the application by Friday, September 9th.  Forms are available in the cafeteria before school and during lunch.  

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT/DRESS CODE: Parents, we ask that you take time to review our Student Code of Conduct with your student.  All students are responsible for knowing and following our Student Code of Conduct.    We expect all students to be in dress code as we begin the school year.  While we respect the individuality of your child, all students must dress appropriately.  If you have questions or concerns, please call Piedmont High and ask to speak with an administrator.  

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 found here: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/.  

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