Announcements 10-4-19

Announcements 10-4-19 

Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.

Congratulations to the Boys' Tennis team for winning the District Championship  with a Record of 20-1   *Shawn-Hudson Seegraves was District Singles Champion, *Brandon Palmer District Runner-up Singles,  **Cooper Harris and Michael Palmer District Doubles Champions, **Hayden Blue and Chandler Smart- Dist Doubles 3rd place   *-State Bound - State Tournament Oct. 14 and 15 in NLR.

Congratulations to the Girls' Tennis Team for being District Runner-up with a record of 14-8-1. **Destini Chase and Callie Henson were District Doubles Runner-up, **Brooke Roberts and Macey Williams were District Doubles 3rd place, Maggie Williams Singles 4th place and Shi Higdon Singles 6th place.

Congratulations to the Senior Girls Volleyball Team for defeating Cedar Ridge.

Congratulations to the 7th Gr/Jr High Football Teams for defeating Harrisburg.

Flu shots will be given at Piggott High School on Tuesday, October 8.  Flu shot consent forms are available  in the high school office.

Josten's will return next Wednesday,October 9 to take orders for Jr Rings and Senior Items.  

Seniors:  There will be a representative from BRTC here on Monday, October 7 during activity period in the library.

The College Fair at PHS will be Tuesday, Oct 15 from 9:00-11:00.

Juniors and Seniors:  Arkansas Tech University is having an Open House this Saturday, Oct 5.  More details and pre-registration is at  https://www.atu.edu/admissions/openhouse.php 

The following seniors have not turned in baby pictures for the yearbook. You have until Nov. 4 to get them turned in to Mrs. Natalie.  Megan Burke, Jamara Ball, Lucas Chase, Austyn Crow, Destany Graves, Hayden Jackson, Amber Reed, Haley Shumate, Daniel Spinks, and Taylor Williamson.

Seniors:  Williams Baptist University is offering a Williams Works program.  This is a work initiative starting next fall at Williams Baptist University that will cover the cost of education and give you the opportunity to graduate debt free.  The student needs to apply for admissions and the Williams Works program. The minimum ACT is a 19 and they must have their FAFSA complete by January.

Any Beta member who would like to run for an office needs to see Mrs. Flowers to pick up an application. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 16.

Any Beta member or invitee who has not already paid this year's dues needs to see Mrs. Flowers or Mrs. Coomer by Wednesday, October 16.

Next Friday night is the Homecoming game vs. Walnut Ridge. 

Homecoming Spirit Days will be as follows:

Monday - Dress Up vs. Dress Down

  • Tuesday - Mathletes vs. Athletes
  • Wednesday - TikTok vs. Vine
  • Thursday - Country vs. Country Club
  • Friday - Piggott vs. Walnut Ridge (Wear red and black and show your school spirit)

Monday Night Football coming soon! Powderpuff Football has been rescheduled for Monday night Nov. 4 at 6:30 at Parker Field. 

Any FBLA member interested in attending the Memphis Grizzlies' Pro Sports Career Day on November 6 should turn in forms and money no later than October 16.

All FBLA members attending Fall Conference in Jonesboro next Thursday, October 10, MUST turn in Signed permission slips by TODAY Friday this week. Teachers:  There is a list in your email of all the FBLA members who will gone next Thursday.

 Matthew Cheshire will be out October 8th and 9th for State Golf.

  • THIS WEEK in SPORTS: 
  • Thursday - Volleyball at Cedar Ridge-please dismiss at 12:00 - Tennis- District Tournament at Jonesboro - Please excuse All Day --7th/Jr Football at HOME vs. Harrisburg
  • Friday - Sr Football at home vs. Harrisburg 7:00.  SR High Volleyball team will be dismissed at 12:00 to go to Paducah, KY for a tournament.

Seniors:  SEMO is hosting  Show Me Days on Oct 12, Nov 2, Nov 22, Feb 17, and March 28.  You can register at semo.edu/showmeday

Seniors:  Sixt Rent A Car be awarding 5 students $5,000 towards their study at any 2 or 4 year course at an accredited university.  To learn more about the  scholarship please check out:  https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ Deadline is November 30, 2019

Seniors:  If you are a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaire.  Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member.  Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible.  See Mrs. Amber for an application.  Application and documents must be received by March 13, 2020.

Information regarding The American Legion high school oratorical contest can be found at http://www.arlegion.org/programs/oratorical.html.  Deadline is Jan 3, 2020

Seniors:  The Horatio Alger Scholarship is available online at scholars.horatioalger.org - deadline is October 25.  

Student Essay/Speaking Contest – Entry Deadline Oct. 23rd. For the second year, the Arkansas School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where 11th and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 600 school board members and administrators during the ASBA Annual Conference, held December 11-13, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. ESSAY/SPEECH TOPIC: Is TRUST our most valuable currency?  Why or why not? Click here for detailed contest instructions, incentives and rules. The contest deadline is Friday, October 23, 2019.

LUNCH MENUS

FRIDAY, Oct 04 -Breakfast-Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pineapple

Lunch-Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (New), Fresh Apples, Kiwi, Salad--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers

MONDAY, Oct 07 Breakfast-Chicken & Waffle, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pineapple

Lunch-Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes / Gravy, Rolls, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Fruit, Steamed Butter Broccoli--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Fish Sticks

TUESDAY, Oct 08 Breakfast-Pancake on a stick, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Peaches

Lunch-Chili with Beans, Grilled Cheese, Chilled Pears, Mixed Fruit, Carrots & Celery Sticks with Ranch Cup--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs

WEDNESDAY, Oct 09  Breakfast-Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Fruit Cocktail

Lunch-Sloppy Joe, Baked Crinkle Fries, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Seasoned Corn--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Oct 10 Breakfast-Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Sausage Patty, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pears

Lunch-Spaghetti with Meat, Garlic Breadsticks, Warm Apples, Fruit Cocktail, Salad-Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Oct 11 Breakfast-Blueberry Parfait with Homemade Granola, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Lunch-Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Tator Tots-Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers