STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS:
SLOW DOWN as the amber flashing caution lights are activated. STOP as the red lights and stop sign are activated.
It's the LAW, and it helps keep our students SAFE!
The good news coming out of Birmingham today is that the PHS JAG program finished 2nd as Most Outstanding Chapter and Lauren Welch as well as Zach Farr qualified for the National Career Development Conference in St. Louis. PHS is proud of all of these students and to be a part of Jobs for America's Graduates.
It's National School Breakfast Week!
There will be no school for Marion County students tomorrow, March 1st, 2024. This will be a workday for teachers.
PHS would like to wish Whitney Pelt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We are all thinking of you and hope you're able to come home soon.
In honor of Career Tech month, PHS JAG was recognized by the Marion County Board of Education today for their success as a premier program in Alabama. These students will be competing in various events at the State level on March 5th in Birmingham. Pictured are Mr Jason Bourland, CTE Director and Mr. Mike King, JAG Specialist.
Phillips High School Esports records their first ever win in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate season opener, Captain Zach Farr sealed the deal after strong showings from Hunter Brewer and a standout performance by newcomer to the game Luke Alexander. Phillips lost only lost 1 of the 9 rounds scheduled in this dominant win! #gobears
Picture Day! Tuesday, February 20th!! Senior cap and gown, track, softball, and baseball pictures!
Next week, high school students will have the opportunity to participate
in the Spring 2024 College Application Campaign (February 19-23, 2024). Many colleges have waived application fees for this event. Follow this link for more information and a list of the participating colleges: https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/7b21cf6b-2b3b-466f-8c0e-b9184ec00e9c.pdf
All Marion County Schools will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Here's your friendly reminder that all visitors to our campus must report to the front office upon arrival. While you're there check out the new doormat, benches and tables made possible with funding through RC&D grants. #gobears
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU and express an appreciation for a group that flies under the radar for Marion County Schools. Pat, Andy, and Brent are a part of our maintenance team with the responsibility of 10 schools in 5 communities.
It's always a big day on campus when you get to try on your cap and gown. These seniors and many more will be graduating on May 23, 2024. #gobears #finishtherace #classof2024
Congratulations to the following JAG District Award winners from PHS:
Career Prep 1st
Lauren Welch
Employability Skils 4th
Amanda Miller
Financial Literacy 3rd
Zach Farr
Business Plan 2nd
River Poe
Brayden Rickett
Payton Grissom
Project Based Learning Project 4th
Gracie Hester
Ethan Bailey
Cayden Gallardo
Garrett Hyde
Happy National School Counseling Week to Monica Allen! We appreciate you!
Payton Miller has been named as the Class 1A Area 14 and Region 7 Bryant Jordan Achievement Award recipient. She will move forward to compete for the state award on April 25th in Birmingham. Congratulations to Payton and her family.
Congratulations to all of the participants at Torch Friday, February 2nd and especially we would like to say congratulations to the following PHS students for placing in the top 3:
River Poe 1st American Literature
Madison Woodard 3rd American Literature
Zach Farr 2nd Algebra
Addi Johnson 2nd Chemistry
Dorian Hernandez 3rd Machine Tool
Lilianna Gallardo 2nd Child Development
Lily Hyde 3rd Creative Drawing
Lauren Welch 3rd Public Speaking
Swamp John's tickets available to help support students attending prom. Meals served on February 6th.
PHS would like to recognize the senior members of the basketball and cheerleading teams. Thank you Ethan Bailey, Destiny Cason, and Kerstin Whitten for all of your hardwork and accomplishments as student-athletes at PHS. #gobears
Area Tournament begins Saturday, February 3rd at Belgreen. Varsity Girls at 2:30 and Varsity Boys at 4:00. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on GoFan. #GoBears
