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Homecoming 2019 Recap
The theme of 2019 Homecoming was Piedmont's Got Game, and it did not disappoint. Students enjoyed dressing in game-related spirit wear throughout the week featuring Career Day, Nerd Day, and Class Color Wars. Congrats to the Juniors who won the Color War! During the pep rally on Friday, Hunter Adcock was crowned the 2019 Homecoming King, while Brittany Thompson was crowned Homecoming Queen during half-time festivities at the football game. To cap off the week, a semi-formal dance was co-sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club and Student Government where a great time was had by all who attended!
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Prepping for Annual Fall BBQ
The annual Piedmont Fall BBQ will be held on Friday, October 18 from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm. Students and staff have been busy making sauce and slaw, publicizing the event, and cleaning the pits. Tickets for this year's BBQ are $8 and can be purchased from any student or on the day of the BBQ. Pick-up orders should be made using the Love Mill Road entrance to the school (by the stadium), and BBQ lovers will have the choice of either three (3) BBQ sandwiches or a BBQ plate.
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Tiffany Medford is Piedmont's Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Tiffany Medford, who was selected as Piedmont's 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year. Jan Blumer, Exceptional Children's Teacher, and Sara Hanna, English Teacher, were the top three finalists for Teacher of the Year, who were observed by a committee and interviewed as part of the process of Teacher of the Year. Four years ago, Medford joined the team at Piedmont High School as a Studio Arts teacher, with a focus on Pottery and Photography. Mrs. Medford serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair and an advisor for the National Art Honor Society, a club that aspires to encourage student leadership and community service through love of art.
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Pride of Piedmont Celebrating 50th Anniversary
The Pride of Piedmont will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as it begins competition performances. The Pride of Piedmont previewed their 2019 show on Friday night during half-time of the football game and then participated in the Union County Preview held at Marvin Ridge High School. During the Bandโs 50th anniversary season, the marching band will be competing and performing at six different contests around North Carolina, and will also be performing in Walt Disney Worldโs Magic Kingdom on April 14, 2020.
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Hanover Research Counseling Survey Preview
UCPS has partnered with Hanover Research to conduct systematic and ongoing research in the form of program evaluations. Click on the link below to preview the Hanover Research Counseling Survey preview. https://tinyurl.com/y5sbyqka
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Peachjar Digital Flyers
We have launched a new electronic flyer communication tool called Peachjar. To view school-approved digital flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our website.
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Free College Application Week
Free College Application Week is Monday, October 21st - Friday, October 25th. Seniors can apply to designated colleges for free during this week. Seniors should contact Stacey Butera in the Counseling Office with questions. There will also be a FAFSA drawing for seniors who turn in a completed FAFSA receipt by November 15th!
