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October 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians of 11th Graders:
We are writing to inform you of the upcoming Ohio state-funded ACT assessment and to provide you with the option to opt your child out of this exam. The ACT is given to all 11th-grade students, including those who attend the Upper Valley Career Center. The ACT will be administered at Piqua High School on February 25, 2025, at 7:30 am. There is no cost for taking the ACT.
The ACT assessment covers reading, language, mathematics, and science and is completed in approximately four hours. Typically taken by students who plan to attend college, the ACT assessment may also impact the College Readiness graduation seal, graduation pathways, valedictorian and salutatorian selections, college acceptance and scholarships, and earning an Honors diploma.
However, we understand this may only be the path for some students. If you believe the ACT does not align with your child's future goals, you may opt your student out of the ACT assessment. Students who opt out: Piqua HS attendees will participate in a virtual learning day at home, UVCC attendees will attend the UVCC as normal.
Please note that the opt-out deadline is December 1, 2024.
If you choose to opt your child out, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's school by the deadline. Any student who does not choose to opt out of the ACT will be expected to take the assessment on February 25, 2025.
For more information about the ACT and the opt-out process, please contact Scott Bloom, Curriculum Director, at [email protected]. You may also contact Scott Bloom at (937) 773-4321.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.
Sincerely,
Rob Messick
Good morning Piqua High School today is Monday, December 9th, it’s Nacho day!
It’s time for another Christmas movie trivia question! The first person to give their written answer to Spencer Ford wins today’s prize! In the movie “Home Alone 2” Kevin saves a toy store from being robbed. What is the name of that toy store?
Has your mom been asking where your hoodie is? Have you lost a water bottle? Then you should check out the lost and found table in the commons this week!
NHS’s winter coat and accessories drive is still going on through Friday! Please turn those into your first period class to be eligible to win the donut party!
Update on the Food Drive competition: The top 3 classes as of today are Watson, Potts and Monnin. Mosley is running very close behind. It is still very early on so bring in those items. If we hit a certain number of donations, Mrs. Pace will have a surprise for everyone during the Student v Teacher Dodgeball game on Dec. 20th.
Esports players: Your paperwork to join the team is due THIS FRIDAY. If you lost the paperwork, see Mrs. Brady ASAP! If you want to join but haven’t stopped by an open gym yet, also see Mrs. Brady ASAP! The deadline for paperwork to play is, again, THIS FRIDAY, December 13!
The neon green bio sheets for the all school musical, Grease, are due this Friday in the choir room. We would love to have a lot of involvement so come be a part of the show!
There will be an informational meeting in the CPA today for any boys interested in running indoor track this winter. If you have any questions please see Coach Nees in room 209.
Swim and Dive both had meets over the weekend with strong showings from multiple people! Swim will be back in action at Trotwood on Thursday and home on Saturday!
This is your daily reminder to make it a great day or not, the choice is yours!