[HSGuardian] PCHS State Testing - Details & Reminders

['Julia McBride' via HS Guardian]

PCHS Community! 

We hope you've had a great Spring Break and are feeling ready to dive into this final stretch of the school year. It will be a unique return with state testing on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Below are all of the details to support your navigation of the schedule and testing structure, including relevant student guides. 

The Student Guides provide a wealth of information that you and/or your student(s) may find helpful, including but not limited to, basic test information (sections and testing times), practice test opportunities, important information for both before the test and after, scoring information, score reporting, as well as testing policies and procedures. One of the important policies to be aware of is that students are NOT allowed to access any electronic devices from the time the test starts until the time it ends, including during any breaks that are a part of the testing session. This includes phones, tablets, smart watches, etc. 

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

No school for 10th or 12th grade

• 11th Grade: SAT (SAT Student Guide)

• 9th Grade: PSAT (PSAT 9 Student Guide)

Students may leave once testing is complete. If they do not have transportation, they will remain in the Commons until buses depart at 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be available.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

• No school for 9th grade

• Virtual day for 12th grade (Attendance will be taken through the Senior Exit Survey, which will be emailed at 7:30am and must be completed between 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)

Testing:

• 11th Grade: WIN Work Readiness Assessment (Assessment Information)

• 10th Grade: PSAT (PSAT 10 Student Guide)

Students may leave once testing is complete. If they do not have transportation, they will remain in the Commons until buses depart at 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be available.

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Tuesday–Thursday, April 14–16, 2026

Regular school day for all grades

• 11th Grade: M-STEP (administered during science and social studies classes) (Video: M-STEP: What Can Students Expect?)

Juniors without a science or social studies class will receive separate instructions for testing.

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Important Reminder

State assessments are required for all students. Students who participate in CTE programs or Co-Op placements should make arrangements with their instructors or employers if testing affects their schedule.

Bring it all on, Pirates! See everyone tomorrow. 

Julia McBride

Principal, Pinckney Community High School

10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

810-225-5500

   

['Julia McBride' via HS Guardian]

PCHS Community,

A few final updates to ensure everyone is set to go for testing: 

• On your testing day(s), there will be easels in the Commons listing your testing room. Arrive by 7:15am to ensure you've got enough time to find your testing location! There will be plenty of adults around to help you. 
• Be sure your Chromebook is fully charged and with you on testing day(s)! All state assessments are now digital. 
• There is no incentive to finish early. All students must remain in their testing room until the allotted testing time is up. This ensures an uninterrupted testing environment for all. 
• Get a good night’s rest. Eat breakfast (available at school, if needed). Snacks will be available in the commons during breaks. 
• See email below for the rest of the details. 

You got this, Pirates!

Julia McBride

Principal, Pinckney Community High School

10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

810-225-5500