Announcements 11-12-19

Announcements 11-12-19 

Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.

Perfect Attendance day for 1st nine weeks is next Friday, November 22.  The English teachers have the lists.  Remember that a failing grade at progress reports can keep you from getting the P.A. day. If you have questions about your attendance, please ask your English teacher or Mrs. Conley.

There is a Jr High Mohawk Basketball Classic tournament this week.   This tournament will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday this week.

Congratulations to the Jr Girls Basketball Team for defeating Armorel last night and congratulations to the Jr Boys Basketball Team for defeating Marmaduke last night.

Today:  MacArthur vs Marmaduke Jr Boys at 5:00, Piggott vs. GCT Jr Boys at 6:30

There will be a Drama Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the library.

The following FCCLA members will be competing at the District STAR Event competition Tue. Nov. 12.  Please excuse them for the dayAshlyn Roberts, Jordon Leggett, Avery Webb, Emma Riddle, Mycah Blascoe, Callie Henson, Jamara Ball, Madison Arenaz, Maddy Wintizer, Abby McCluskey, Hailey Thompson, Dixie Book, Micha Harrell, Elise Gossett and Chloe Sexton.

The FFA Club Picture will be taken on Wednesday, Nov 13 during activity period.

Please excuse Ryker Little & Braden Taylor today, November 12th to attend a meeting at ASU.  They will leave campus around 10:30 this morning. 

There will be  a Pep Rally next Monday (November 18) during activity period. 

Seniors:  The License2Howl scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2019 - Feb 1, 2020.  See Mrs. Amber for the link or you can contact Tara Thomason at 870-972-2718, or tthomason@astate.edu

Beta Club Fruit/Meat Fundraiser money and forms are due by Thursday, November 21.

The following FBLA members will be attending the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference on November 14-17 in Denver, CO: Hayden Blue, Tyson Peters, Madison Rahn, Morgan Rahn, Brooke Roberts, Chandler Smart, Macey Williams, and Carlie Vancil.

There will be a FCCLA meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 during activity period in the FCS room.

Sports next week:  Monday, Nov 18 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs Corning beginning at at 4:00 at Home, Tuesday, Nov 19 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs Armorel at Home beginning at 4:00. Thursday, Nov 21 Girls at Hoxie dismiss at 2:40, Friday, Nov 22 Boys vs. Senath at Home beginning at 5:00, Tuesday, Nov 25 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs. Maynard at Home beginning at 4:00.

Josten's will be here to deliver class rings on Tuesday, December 10th at 9am.

MICROWAVES IN THE CAFETERIA - Students please wipe out the microwaves in the cafeteria after using.  This is not the cafeteria workers responsibility.  If you use the microwaves, please help us to be able to keep them by doing your part. Thank you.

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The U.S. Department of State's Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

“B. Davis Scholarship” - The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2020.  Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.  Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.  The deadline for applications is May 22, 2020 ----Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwDrlbPVxfqRTVJsFdpZfCzMZdG

The National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) seeks to assist qualified students who are continuing their education by offering scholarships to those pursuing an Associates or Bachelor degree. Individual scholarships may range from $500 up to $1,500 depending on the candidate’s interest, evaluation results, and recommendation from the NSPMA Scholarship Committee. Click on link below for application packet for (NSPMA). NSPMA Scholarship 2020  

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.

 Seniors:  SEMO is hosting  Show Me Days on 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

LUNCH MENU

TUESDAY, Nov 12 -Lunch -Pizza Pasta Bake, Bosco Stick, Blushing Pears /Applesauce, Corn, Salad--Ala' Carte -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs

WEDNESDAY, Nov 13-Breakfast -Biscuit & Gravy, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Lunch -Pepperoni Pizza (optional Ranch Cup), Orange Wedges, Fruit Cocktail, Corn, Salad-Ala' Carte Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Nov 14 -Breakfast -Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Lunch- Deli Turkey, Roast Beef & Mozzarella Cheese Sub Sandwich, Baked Chips, Fresh Apple Wedges, Frozen Grapes, Pickle Spear, Salad

Ala' Carte- Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Nov 15 - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples

Lunch - Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Warm Apples, Salad, Black-eyed Peas --Ala' Carte -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers