​Announcements 1-23-2020

Announcements 1-23-2020

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Boys Basketball team for defeating Trumann on Tuesday night.

All Senior Profiles need to be turned in to Mrs. Natalie no later than Thursday, Jan. 23.   There will be a SENIOR class meeting on Friday in the High School Library.

HAT DAY- Thursday, Jan. 23 ONLY --students will be able to pay $1 to wear a hat/cap at school.  Proceeds will go to the Polar Plunge that benefits the Special Olympics team. Mrs. Swann will be in the cafeteria at breakfast and students will give their $1 donation to her and she will give you a sticker to put on your hat.

There will be an assembly on Thursday at 1:00 in the New Gym. All students will attend.

There will be an Esports meeting on Thursday and Friday the 22nd and 23rd at 3:30 p.m.   The meeting will end at 4:30 p.m.

REVISED: These students will attend the FBLA District Leadership Conference on Thursday, January 23. Please excuse them all day:-- Madison Arenaz, Mycah Blascoe, Hayden Blue, Natalie Boyd, Trey Cavaness, Nicky Dalton, Braden Deckard, Rosie Garcia, Elise Gossett, Anna Haley, Micha Harrell, Shi Higdon, Tessa Holcomb, Kassidy Krause, Emma Langley, Mary Lucas, Paylee Myhre, Tyson Peters, Madison Rahn, Brooke Roberts, Chandler Smart, Hunter Smith, Skylar Stone, Hailey Thompson, Jacob Williams, Macey Williams, Maggie Williams, Rebecca Woolery

There are 13 students who will be are going to the state Beta convention on Thursday and Friday, January 23 and 24. --Madison Arenaz, Taylor Blackwell, Emberleigh Clenney, Shianne Higdon, Tessa Holcomb, Kassidy Krause, Shawnee Latimer, Taylor Seal, Skylar Stone, Jake Toombs, Lily Wagster, Olivia Woolard, and Rebecca Woolery.

FCCLA members: Next Tuesday, January 28 we will meet  in the FCS room during activity period.  The Mayor (Travis Williams) will be here to sign a letter of Proclamation for our 2020 FCCLA week.  It is a mandatory meeting.  The FCCLA t-shirts will be distributed and we will get a group picture. 

Middle Level FBLA competitors need to turn in their permission forms for their district conferences to Mrs. Peters as soon as possible. 

There will be a Jr. Historians meeting on Monday during activity period in room #207.

There will be an Art Club meeting on Friday, Jan. 31 in the New Gym.  The Art Club picture will be taken at this time.  All members should attend.

Middle Level FBLA testing for competitors will be Tuesday, January 28 at the beginning of 2nd period in the high school library.

Last chance to order a personalized yearbook is Jan. 31. Yearbooks now start at $45. Order forms were sent home this week or you can order online at Jostens.com

Students interested in applying for the "Future Agents in Training" classes, see Mrs. Amber.  The classes will be April 10, 17, and 24th in Fort Smith, AR.  Applications are due Feb 6.  You must be 16 years old to enroll.

Blood Drive will be Wednesday, February 12.  See Mrs. Amber to sign-up.  16 year olds must have a permission slip signed.  Mrs. Amber has the permission slips in her office.

***Juniors:  If you are planning on participating in Prom this year, you must pay your dues by February 28. Only Juniors with at least $40 dues paid will be able to vote for prom themes and participate on committees.

Tuesday, Jan 28, FCCLA will take a group picture during activity period.

A representative from Williams Baptist University will be here on Jan 29 during activity period in the library for seniors and juniors interested in attending that college.

Thursday, Jan 30, Juniors will have a class meeting.

SPORTS THIS WEEK:  Thursday- 7th/Jr/Sr Girls Basketball vs. Hoxie at Home beginning at 5:00, Friday- 7th/Jr/Sr Boys Basketball at Hoxie, please dismiss at 2:40

Reminder from Mr. Seegraves:  Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, house shoes, and blankets are  NOT permitted per student handbook.

LOST AND FOUND: There are several items that have been turned in to the office.  If you are missing a jacket or other item, please check in the office ASAP.

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.

***SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS***

Join the conversation on issues facing the nation and discover the Great Communicator in you! Registration is now open for the Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series (GCDS) for high school students. 

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

“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

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 Feb 17 and March 28.  You can register at semo.edu/showmeday

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.

LUNCH MENU-

THURSDAY, Jan 23 -Lunch-Pizza Pasta Bake, Bosco Sticks, Apple Slices, Salad --Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Jan 24 -Breakfast-Yogurt Parfait with Strawberries, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Banana

Lunch-Popcorn Chicken, Baked Fries, Diced Peaches, Blackeyed Peas, Salad - Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers

MONDAY, Jan 27 -Breakfast -Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Blueberries

Lunch -Burrito with Enchilada Sauce & Melted Cheese, Baked Chips, Frozen Strawberry Cup, Corn, Salad - Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Hot Dogs

TUESDAY, Jan 28 - Breakfast -WG Waffles, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Banana

Lunch- Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Fries, Fruit Mix, Applesauce, Seasoned Carrots, Salad-Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza

WEDNESDAY, Jan 29 -Breakfast -Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Orange Wedges

Lunch- Oven-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Gravy, Diced Peaches, Green Peas, Salad- Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Jan 30 - Breakfast-WG French Toast Sticks, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Gogurt

Lunch-Pepperoni Pizza, Baked Chips, Orange Wedges, Fruit Mix, Broccoli with Ranch, Salad Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Jan 31- Breakfast -Breakfast Pizza, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Lunch-Fajita Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla, Beef Flavored Rice, Diced Pears, Corn, Salad-Ala' Carte (High School) Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers