About

Pinkerton Families and Friends,

The Pinkerton Academy Physical Education (PE) department serves as a dynamic hub within the school, promoting physical, mental, and social development. The faculty within the department are committed to promoting lifelong fitness and wellness, and the department offers a diverse range of activities and educational experiences tailored to meet the needs and interests of all students.  Through a comprehensive curriculum, students are introduced to a variety of sports, fitness concepts, and recreational pursuits. Whether it's team sports like basketball and soccer, or individual activities such as yoga and weightlifting the department strives to cater to a wide spectrum of interests and abilities.

The department of 7 dedicated teachers is led by the Associate Dean of Academics for Fine Arts and Physical Education, Mike Adams. Together they reflect on and evaluate their curriculum and teaching methods, always striving to do what is best for students. 

Beyond the exceptional work they do in their classes, the PE department is one of the most flexible groups on campus. Throughout the year, there are several times they need to pivot and adjust their plans to accommodate events being held in the gymnasium, and they do so with a spirit of cooperation. This week they have had to move their classes out of the building while the gym is being converted for the prom. Thank you!

Weekly Highlights: 

Mental Health Awareness Month - This month on campus we continue to focus on Mental Health Awareness. Be sure to check out social media and our website to see what’s planned. 

Pinkerton Academy Access Control Update:  The Ek Science Building is now online with Access Control.  This is our first large academic building going online.  Students will need to use the camera / intercom box at the front doors of the Science building to gain access during non-passing times.  

For the rest of this academic year, all students are highly encouraged to have their physical ID badges on their person.  Starting next school year the students will be required to have their school-issued ID Badge.  

Exam Schedule: The exam schedules for seniors and underclassmen can be found on the website. Please be sure to review the guidelines and expectations. 

End of the Year Calendar:  The Red/White Monthly Calendar has been updated on the website with the underclass exam days noted. 

Car Wash Fundraiser: The Just Like Us Club is holding a car wash fundraiser on Monday, May 20th from 2:45 - 3:45 pm in front of the Hackler gymnasium. The requested minimum donation is $10 to help them reach their goal of $750. 

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

Kevin McGrath - for his work on AP testing the last two weeks! He has been working long days to organize all the tests.  This is a HUGE undertaking and a HUGE responsibility.  Thank You.

AP teachers and support staff - Thank you for taking the time to proctor the AP exams and support our PA students.

Heather Barrieau, Kara Gagnon and Jane Braley - for facilitating and organizing the AP testing and making sure that it ran smoothly at the off site location.

Building and Grounds - Thank you for helping set up and break down the table and chairs for AP testing at the off-site location. 

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

Great Job to the PA Students who took the National German Exam:  The National German Exam (NGE) is administered each year to over 15,000 high school students of German. 

• Gavin McCreven and Andrew Higgins - Took the Level 4 Exam and scored in the 80th percentile and earned Silver Medals
• Mira Kondor -  Took the Level 1 Exam and scored in the 98th percentile.
• Noelle Touma - Took the Level 1 Exam and scored in the 82nd percentile.

Shannon Caffelle - She won the “Annual Dance Club Sponsored Dance Program Award” - $500 to further dance education.

Victoria Ruiz, Shannon Caffelle, Greer Nessralla Danzey, Sophia Carpenter, Taylor Calvert - These students not only performed in the “Senior Dance Ensemble in Concert” but they also organized, directed and choreographed the whole event.

Regards,

Mr. Michael Perez
Associate Head of School