High School

Events that Affect High School: April 2023 Edition

"No matter how long winter is, spring is sure to follow."

Junior and Senior Prom

Our Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the PPHS 2023 Prom: Dancing Under the Stars. The dance will be held on Saturday, April 1^st from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Pictures will be taken from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The event is officially being held at Nick’s on 2^nd in Eunice due to unforeseen circumstances at the Fire Marshal’s request. Thank you for understanding the need for this late change.

PPHS Danceline Clinic and Tryouts

Danceline Clinic will be held in the High School Gym from Monday, April 3^rd to Thursday, April 6^th. On-Campus students should report after dismissal to change. Off-Campus students should arrive by 3:30 pm. Students will be learning the dances and skills for tryouts during this time, so attendance is mandatory. Come with school-appropriate activewear that can accommodate stretching and kicking. Students will be dismissed around 5:00 pm. Tryouts will be held Friday, April 7^th from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Tryout attire will be discussed during the clinic. Good luck to all those participating!

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing will begin for High School students on Wednesday, April 19^th. More information will be provided to students soon, and a schedule for how the classes will flow during this time will be forthcoming. Below are the tests being taken:

April 19^th: English II
April 20^th: English I
April 21^st: Biology
April 24^th: U.S. History
April 25^th: Algebra I
April 26^th- 28^th: Make-up Testing

PPHS Color Guard Clinic and Tryouts

Color Guard Clinic will be held in the High School Gym from Monday, April 17^th to Friday, April 20^th. On-Campus students should report after dismissal to change. Off-Campus students should arrive by 3:30 pm. Students will be learning the routines and skills for tryouts during this time, so attendance is mandatory. Come with school-appropriate activewear that can accommodate stretching and kicking. Remove jewelry before participating. Students will be dismissed around 5:00 pm. Tryouts will be held Saturday, April 21^st from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Tryout attire will be discussed during the clinic. Good luck to all those participating!

Last updated 3.30.23.

School-Wide

Events that Affect Everyone: April 2023 Edition

“Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers.”

1^st Progress Reports

The first Progress Reports of the 4^th Nine Weeks will be issued on Thursday, April 6^th.

Our Upcoming Spring Break

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, all students will be released from school to begin enjoying their break with friends and family. Students and staff will be off starting on Good Friday – Friday, April 7^th. Students will return back to school on Monday the 17^th.

Spring Play

The Theater Department will be performing its Spring Play during the day on the 28^th for students and in the evening on the 29^th for family, friends, and the community. Please, join us in supporting them as they show off their talents and raise funds for future productions. Admission prices and exact times will be updated soon.

Special Service at Friendship Baptist for Seniors

The community is invited to celebrate our PPHS Seniors at a special event at Friendship Baptist Church on Sunday, April 30^that 10:00 am.

April Athletics

Below are the athletic events for the month of April:

April 01^st | Baseball – South Beau (Away)
April 03^rd | Baseball – Iota (Away)
April 03^rd | Baseball – Mamou (Away)
April 05^th | Baseball – Northwest (Away)
April 05^th | Softball – Iota (Home)
April 06^th | Softball – Lake Charles C.P. (Home)(Senior Night)
April 10^th | Softball – Marksville (Away)
April 11^th | Baseball – Mamou (Away)
April 11^th | Softball – Tioga (Away)
April 13^th | Baseball – Port Barre (Home)
April 15^th | Baseball – Catholic of P.C. (Away)

Last updated 3.30.23.

Elementary

Events that Affect Elementary: April 2023 Edition

“Spring will come and so will happiness.”

Dibels Testing

Dibels Testing will begin on Monday, April 3^rd. Testing will last all month, but the bulk of testing will happen from the starting Monday until Thursday the 6^th. The more students that attend school during this time, the fewer make-ups we have and the better students will perform.

Elementary Egg Hunts

Elementary classes will be attending Egg Hunts hosted by our High School Beta Club on Thursday the 6^th. Students may wear Spring Shirts and Jeans on this day. They are also encouraged to bring baskets to collect eggs in. Times and extra information will be updated as the event draws closer.

LEAP Pep Rally

3^rd and 4^th Grade students will be attending a Pep Rally to pump themselves up for the upcoming LEAP Tests. This will be taking place during the afternoon on Thursday the 20^th.

Elementary LEAP Testing

Upper Elementary students will be taking the LEAP Test from Wednesday, April 26^th to Friday, April 28^th. Please, ensure that students get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast, and get to school on time. Students who take the test alongside their peers statistically do better than students who take their test in a make-up setting.

Last updated 3.30.23.