For the third year in a row Pinnacle High School has been labeled an EXCELLING school by the state of Arizona. The collaborative efforts of parents, staff and students that make up the Pinnacle community enable us to Make Every Day Count and continue this tradition of excellence. Congratulations on a job well done!

Pinnacle Makes Newsweek's Top 1,200 for the Third Consecutive Year!

Newsweek Magazine just released it's annual list of the top 1,200 public high schools in the United States and Pinnacle High School has once again joined the ranks of the top 1,200 coming in this year at #298 up from #455 last year! Accomplishments such as this can not happen without the teamwork and dedication of an entire school community. Congratulations to the staff and students at Pinnacle who make it count every day and have made Pinnacle one of the best schools in the country.

Pinnacle High School Values: 

Lifelong learning, Student Achievement, Personal Responsibility, Communication, Community Involvement, Technology Literacy

Vision: 

Pinnacle High School is a place that promotes life-long learning and personal responsibility through communication, technology, and community involvement.  We will provide a quality education to all students, challenging them to meet the highest standards of achievement in academic, artistic, and athletic endeavors.  A highly trained professional staff will work collaboratively to provide a whole-school learning environment that promotes individual opportunities for personal and educational growth.

Misson: 

Pinnacle High School is designed to serve as a safe, educational center for lifelong learning.  We are dedicated to academic excellence, developing the potential of each individual, and encouraging the involvement of our community.

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AIMS/Stanford 10 
Testing and Bus Schedule

Due to AIMS/Stanford 10 testing on Wednesday, April 7th and Thursday, April 8th our bus transportation and start of school will vary.

All freshmen are required to take the Stanford 10 test on Wednesday, April 7th. Testing begins at 7:30am; bus schedules remain the same. Testing room assignments will be posted in the C & F buildings and the counseling office windows.

All sophomores are required to take the AIMS Math test on Wednesday, April 7th and the AIMS Science test (if they are currently enrolled in biology) on Thursday, April 8th.  Testing begins promptly at 7:30am; bus schedules remain the same. Testing room assignments will be posted in the C & F buildings and the counseling office windows.

Any juniors and seniors who did not previously pass, have not taken, or who wish to improve their scores on the AIMS Math will report to school at 7:30am on Wednesday, April 7th. Bus schedules remain the same. All students testing will receive a memo indicating their testing room.

Juniors and seniors who are not required to take the AIMS test will report to school at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 7th.  Bus schedules will be posted in the counseling office windows and on the link below.

All freshmen, juniors, and seniors will report to school at 11:00am on Thursday, April 8th; bus schedules will be posted in the counseling office windows and on the link below.

Click here for “Bus Schedules”

Important Upcomming Dates for PHS

PHS PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Thursday, March 25, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 PM
(In both Gyms)

Early Release Day
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 26th at 11:30 AM

SPRING BREAK
March 29th – April 2nd

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

For summer school registration information

click here

Parents of Pinnacle (POP) offer up to fifteen 2010 Senior Scholarships

INFORMATION (CLICK HERE)

APPLICATION (CLICK HERE)

Introducing e-Backpack Service

Because student work should be the emphasis of take-home information, PVUSD has created an "e-backpack" Webpage to make flyers available to parents interested in the activities, programs and events being promoted by non-profit organizations in our community.

As a community service, the PVUSD Governing Board authorizes the distribution of information (flyers or other promotional material) of outside organizations that is intended solely to notify students and their parents of opportunities to participate in youth-related programs, activities or events that aim to improve the health, education or welfare of the students. x

 Click here to go to the e- Backpack

Printer Cartridge Collection

If you are replacing your printer’s cartridge, bring your old cartridge to your school nurse. Every type is accepted.  These cartridges will be turned over to STARS Foundation.  This is a sheltered workshop for persons with various disabilities.  With your donation you are keeping the cartridges out of our landfills and providing valuable work for the STARS consumers.  If you have any questions, you can call your school  nurse Linda Moskowitz, RN at (480)419-4414 or Dr. Bast at (480)367-5813 at North Ranch Elementary.

Online School Meal Payments Now Available

PVUSD parents now can manage their child ’s school meal account online through EzSchoolPay, a secure, online service which parents may register for using their e-mail address, a password, school name or ZIP code, a major credit card and their child ’s student ID number (if your child does not know his/her ID number, contact the PVUSD Nutrition and Wellness department at 602-493-6330). Parents can check the balance or add funds to the online meal account at any time. Each student listed in the family's account will keep a separate balance, and checks and cash will continue to be accepted in all school cafeterias for meal accounts.

EZSchoolPay.com charges a small service fee ($2 per transaction, which is automatically added to the payment amount, not subtracted from it.)
EZSchoolPay web site

The Paradise Valley Unified School District is grateful for the businesses that support our students through the bus advertising program. Thank you for your support.

Make it Count in Language and Writing

Pinnacle is pleased to present "A Concise Handbook for Language and Writing in all Subjects." Writing across all subject areas is an integral part of learning. Download your very own copy here.

Tax Credit Program  

A WIN-WIN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE

Here's your chance to make an important contribution to education at our schools and receive an Income Tax credit for the full amount you contribute up to $200 (or $400 per married couple).

Arizona Tax Law (A.R.S. 43-1089-01) allows taxpayers a tax credit* of up to $200 (or $400 per married couple) if they contribute to extracurricular activities in public schools.   Extra curricular activities such as sports, band, speech, and debate, or overnight field trips are generally not fully funded by school districts.   These programs depend on fees from students.

Click here for more information and a donation form

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