Important Information for Current 11th Graders Regarding Meningococcal Vaccine

North Carolina law mandates that all children entering the 12th grade are required to have a second meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), (also called Menveo or MedQuadfi). The Meningococcal B vaccine does not count towards the requirement. Meningococcal vaccine is given to help prevent meningitis. Please bring in proof from your health care provider with the date the vaccine was given. 
For complete details and explanations, please review the website for NC general statutes 130A-157.

Please contact the school nurse at 704-292-7662 if there are any questions. Thank you.

(This announcement is for the school website ONLY. It cannot be posted on any social media platforms).

Anuncio en el sitio web de la escuela: Información importante para los estudiantes de 12vo grado en relación con la vacuna meningocócica:
La ley de Carolina del Norte establece que todos los niños que ingresan al 11vo grado deben recibir una segunda vacuna meningocócica conjugada (MCV4), (también llamada Menveo o MedQuadfi). La vacuna contra el meningococo B no cuenta para el requisito.
La vacuna meningocócica se administra para ayudar a prevenir la meningitis. Por favor, traiga una prueba su proveedor de atención médica con la fecha en que se aplicó la vacuna. 
Para mayores detalles y explicaciones, consulte el sitio web https://immunize.nc.gov/schools/ncruleslaws.htm para conocer los estatutos generales 130A-157 de Carolina del Norte.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela al 704-292-7662. Gracias.

2023-2024 Swim Team Information

• Make sure you register using Family ID and have a physical on file.
• Stay up to date by joining our group on the Band App
• Swim Calendar and Meet Schedule
• Swim Gear Shop

Next Stop: TeachUCPS: The Next Stop: TeachUCPS program has three pathways for high school students. Students can begin taking classes in ninth grade, earn an associate’s degree from South Piedmont Community College and then enroll in the Road to Wingate University program to earn a college degree.

MCV Vaccine Info: Important message for current 11^th grade students regarding the Meningitis C vaccination requirement. The first dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV) was given prior to the start of 7^th grade as a school required vaccine. North Carolina Immunization Law requires the second dose of MCV for all students entering 12^th grade.

For complete details and explanations, please review the website https://immunize.nc.gov/schools/ncruleslaws.htm for NC general statutes 130A-157.

If your child does not currently have evidence of the second MCV vaccine, please contact your child’s health care provider to obtain it. Following administration of the vaccine, please submit a copy of the record to the School Nurse. This documentation must be obtained within 30 days of the start of the 2023-24 school year to meet this school enrollment requirement.

Thank you for your timely attention to this matter. If you have any questions, our School Nurse is available to you as a resource. Please contact her at 704-292-7662.

Athletic Eligibility Attendance Policy Update

Please see the linked letter for important athletic eligibility attendance information. Athletic Attendace Policy Updated

Need Info About Athletics?-All information about the PR Athletic Program can be found by clicking on the "Athletics" tab at the top of the page, or by clicking here.  

Pirate Press

The main source of communication from school to home is the PIRATE PRESS - this is emailed to parents and students weekly to the email address on file.  If you are not receiving it, please call the school. We also post this on Facebook and our website.

PR Career Pathways-PRHS has a host of career pathways that support students as they select their courses throughout their high school years. Each of these pathways includes careers students can explore and related courses offered at PR and in UCPS. These pathways assist students in choosing courses as they prepare for future studies and the work force. From Animal Science to Arts and Education, PRHS has many courses a student can choose from as they plan for the future. Click here to see our Career Pathways.  Pathway and Academy info will always be listed on our main page under Academics. 

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