Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12

📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸

Say cheese! Student photos are happening this Monday, August 17, 2026, in the Mini Gym.

Dress Code: Unified Dress ONLY 👕

Pre-Pay Online: Skip the paperwork and order ahead at mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVTS988W4

Mark Your Calendars:

Picture Make-Up Day: Friday, October 2, 2026

Spring Picture Day: Thursday, February 18, 2027

A message from our Unity4Teens Before/After Care Program for grades 6-8 at Pines Collegiate. The program is available only to registered students. To register: https://pdmsweb.browardschools.com/PDMSPPORegistration

Program Dates: 8/17/26-5/28/27.
Program Hours: Monday-Friday from 7-8:30am; 4-6pm.

🎒 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY! 🐾

Get those uniforms ready—we can’t wait to see you this Monday, 8/10/26!

⏰ Arrival: 8:30 AM
📚 School Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Rest up this weekend, Panthers! 🧡💚

PCA Polos and Hoodies? 👕👕Families may order Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12 gear online at www.tinyurl.com/pcashirts!

Note: Our unified dress code does not require students to wear our logo. A portion of all sales directly supports our competitive Robotics, Drones, and eSports programs and teams. Thank you for your support! 🤖🎮🛸

🗓️ Store Closes: Friday, August 28 at 11:59 PM
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

🚨 Families & Community Stakeholders: Please be aware of this important safety notice from the Pembroke Pines Police Department. We look forward to a safe and successful 2026-2027 school year! 🐾

FREE breakfast and lunch!

Have you heard?! Pines is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, which means our students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch! Families are still asked to complete meal applications at the start of each year. For more information, visit browardschools.com/mealbenefits or call (754) 321-0250.

🗓️ COUNTDOWN TO ORIENTATION! 🐾We are just TWO days away from welcoming our newest students to Pines on Wednesday, 8/5.

Here is what you need to know to get ready for Wednesday morning:
🕘 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM: Schedule Pick-Up in the Cafeteria. 🎒 (This is for all new students, but any returning student who is unable to access their schedule online can also stop by to grab theirs!)
🕘 10:15 AM: New Student Orientation Presentation begins. 🎤
👣 Campus tours following the presentation.🗺️

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🎉 HELP CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING STUDENTS! 🎉

Hi PCA Families! As your Literacy Coach, one of my favorite parts of the school year is getting to recognize and celebrate our incredible students!

This year, we're organizing monthly rewards for our students who show outstanding character, positive behavior, and academic success. To keep our incentive pantry stocked with non-perishable treats our kids love, we’ve set up an Amazon Wishlist!

If you’d like to pitch in and help reward a deserving student, please check out the wishlist link below. Every snack and treat donated goes directly into the hands of our amazing kids! 👇

🔗 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/27D11D0TDYFZY?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_X3C6SQR0XW5NMS3S187R

Thank you so much for your support and for helping keep our school culture popping! 🍿✨

-Mrs. Beneby, Literacy Coach, Pines Collegiate Academy

Interested in volunteering? Sign up at https://shorturl.at/qkkUW.

💻 Action Required: 1:1 Laptop Program! 💻

Broward County Public Schools is offering eligible students a district-issued take-home laptop for the upcoming school year!

To get your student's device, you must opt-in by August 10, 2026.
* Log in to your Focus Parent Portal.
* Complete the Device Issuance Opt-In Form.
* Complete this by 8/10/26 to ensure your laptop is ready for the first day of school!

Need Help with Focus?
Our Pines Collegiate Academy team is here for you all summer! We can help you create an account, reset your password, or navigate the portal.

For quick guides and FAQs, visit: [www.browardschools.com/laptoprequest]

Specific school pickup dates, times, and locations are coming soon!