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Pinkerton Families and Friends,

As we head into February break, I wanted to take a moment to say that this break offers a well-deserved opportunity for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It's a time to recharge our batteries and take care of ourselves both mentally and physically.  Whether you are traveling or staying close, please be safe and enjoy the time off.

This week I would like to profile our very own Pinkerton Academy Safety and Security Team led by the Director of Safety and Security and School Marshal, Eric Kester.  Our security team consists of three school marshals who are former police officers with shared experience in SWAT, Special Operations, and Detective units.  In addition to the three marshals, we have seven safety and security personnel with diverse backgrounds in security, including military, law enforcement, and building security.  Because of our devoted security team, we are able to keep the campus secure and supervised 24 hours a day. This type of security has allowed us to identify and address potential safety issues quickly and efficiently.  These dedicated individuals also are around campus making connections with all members of the PA community.  They are escorting visitors/ students to a specific location and assisting in any campus needs we may have.  Most importantly, they are a constant, consistent presence on campus. While they may need to be stern and serious at times, they also spend time connecting with students and are that “One Trusted Adult”  some kids need.  They are all true assets to this campus.

I would like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the individuals who make our campus safe every day!  Eric Kester, Mike Houle, Dan Komenda, Jim Balser, Chris Crowell, Andy Faucher, Joanne Harrington, Jane Matteuzzi, Rob Raczkowski, Rich Ramey, and our newest hire Jonathan Plumpton –  thank you so much for all you do for our school, our students, our staff, and our community.

 Weekly Highlights:

Classical Society Competition - In a particularly heated competition, Matt Snodgrass and Tyler Abrantes recently won 1st & 2nd place respectively at the state level in the Classical Association of New England's annual high school essay contest. Matt then went on to compete region-wide and emerged the victor of the whole contest. 

National Technical Honor Society  - This week 95 students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. These students have been chosen for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and dedication to their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. You can read more, including a list of inductees, on our website. 

Message to Parents from the Class of 2027:

Parents & Guardians, 

We would like to officially announce that the class of 2027 Apparel Fundraiser is open and available for purchase. The class logo was designed by a student and is proudly displayed on each item.  Items available for purchase are a black T-shirt, a long-sleeve shirt, and a crew neck Sweatshirt. Please use the following link to make purchases: CLICK HERE FOR PURCHASE SITE .  The fundraiser will remain open until Wednesday, March 6th. Items are available to ship to your home or the school. Information regarding the distribution of items shipped to the school will be sent out at a later date. The class of 2027 kindly thanks you for your continued support and dedication. If there are any additional questions please do not hesitate to reach out. 

On behalf of the class of 2027, 

Katie Page and Erin Johnston  

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

PASSES Staff: Terry Hibbard, Allison Kellerman, Matt Prunier, Elizabeth Rooney, Alexa Neuwirth, Jacob Douville and Tracey Kripp - for being diligent when dealing with the safety of our students.
 

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:
The following students were referred to me by their teachers for just being kind individuals: Alex Mansure, Madison Patey, Raymond Trent, Jozaida Santiago, Tatiana Allain, Kameron Clark, Kyle Archer, Paige Sands

National Technology Honor Society Students - For receiving their certificates and induction into the NTHS.

Regards,

Mr. Michael Perez
Associate Head of School