Announcements -Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

Announcements -Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

**This week is Spirit Week:   Tuesday - Tacky Tourist Day, Wednesday - Favorite Holiday Dress up Day, Thursday - Throwback Thursday--Dress like favorite decade, Friday - Mohawk Pride Day -wear red and black

*Congrats to Boys' and Girls' Tennis Teams for defeating Cedar Ridge and Earle, 7th and Jr High Volleyball teams fro defeating Hoxie.

Please excuse the Cross Country team today at 1:45.

Volleyball will play at home tonight vs. Newport.

Tennis teams will also play at Home vs. Corning. 

Spanish club dues, Dance show trip due and form, and officer applications are all due this upcoming Friday. 

Congrats to Advanced Topics Class for winning 1st place in educational booth  adult division at the Clay County Fair !!!!  

Clay County Fair Winners:  Mrs. Jo Adams' class for placing 3rd in Educational Booths for "Take a Stand", Mrs. Jeri Lynn Swann's class for winning 4 1st places and 10 2nd places, and Mr. Simpson's classes for 17 championships, 8 1st places, and 5 2nd places.  Piggott High School showed up and did well and the fair this year.

***Homecoming royalty and escorts will practice Tuesday, Sept 19 during activity period in the new gym.

**FCM grades 9-12 will meet in the cafeteria during activity period on  Wednesday Sept. 20 to discuss plans for See You At The Pole.

FCA will meet Thursday during Activity Period.

Teachers:  You received an email from Mr. Simpson yesterday with the names of the students who will be going to the NEA District Fair in Jonesboro :           Wednesday Sept. 20th-Presley Tullos, Ericka Smart, Hannah Smart, Madison Vanderkooi, Allison Kilbreath, Hannah Powell, Maggie Williams, Molly Williams, Katelyn Jackson, Daniel Spinks, Morgan Smart, Macey Haygood, Shelby Howard, Levi Cook

Thursday Sept. 21st-Presley Tullos, Ericka Smart, Hannah Smart, Madison Vanderkooi, Allison Kilbreath, Hannah Powell, Katelyn Jackson, Daniel Spinks, Morgan Smart, Macey Haygood, Levi Cook

Friday Sept. 22nd-Hannah Smart, Hannah Powell, Maggie Williams, Molly Williams, Katelyn Jackson, Daniel Spinks, Morgan Smart, Macey Haygood, Levi Cook

There will be a golf match Thursday 9/21 here.  The following boys will be dismissed at 1:00.

Mazin Chase
Trey Gossell
Isaac Langley
Matthew Cheshire

Betas don't forget fundraising packets and money are due by Monday, September 25.

Friday will be "Hats on for Childhood Cancer Awareness". Stickers will be required to be allowed to wear a hat on both days. Stickers will be sold for $1 in the cafeteria before school and in Mrs. Peters's classroom for those who have athletics in the morning. All money raised will be donated to St. Jude's.

**Seniors going into nursing or another medical field:  UAMS is hosting "A Day in the Life" workshop.  "A Day in the Life of a Nurse" is Wednesday, Dec 6 "A Day in the Life - Variety" is Wednesday, Nov 29 .You must have a 2.75 GPA - travel to Jonesboro is on your own - See Mrs. Amber for an application.  Deadline is November 1.

**SENIORS:  ATU Representative - Tuesday, Sept. 26, U of A representative- Tuesday, Oct. 3, WBC representative -Wednesday, Oct. 4, and College Fair Tuesday, Oct 17.

***Teachers:  This week is the District Fair in Jonesboro starting on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  

The Junior Class will be working on their float in the Armory this year.

Freshmen class:   We will begin working on TODAY (Tuesday) in the Maintenance Shop.

***Students:  The new door locks are now working.  You have one minute after the tardy bell rings before the door locks reengage.  You may have to walk around to the front doors unless you are walking in later with a teacher.  Please be diligent about getting where you are supposed to be in a timely manner.

*Beta dues for old members are $10 and need to be paid to Mrs. Flowers or Mrs. Coomer by the end of October. 

*New Beta members need to turn in their $20 dues and letters to Mrs. Flowers or Mrs. Coomer by the end of October. 

*The following Beta elementary workers need to sign in with Ms. Katina by 7:15 A.M. next THURSDAY. Sept. 21: Luke Boyd, Cooper Harris, Willow Lewis, and Alexis Russell.   These students will sign in at the office with Mrs. Shamala upon arriving at school.

The 2017 Mohawk - Yearbooks are here. 

Students interested in joining Senior High FBLA should see Mrs. Peters. Dues are $10 and must be paid by Friday, September 22 if you wish to attend Fall Conference in Jonesboro. 

Seniors:  There will be a Razorback Connections night on October 18 6:00 at the Jonesboro Hilton Garden Inn, Jonesboro.  A representative from U of A will be there to discuss scholarships, the admissions process, and answer questions.  See Ms. Rachel Dowdy or Mrs. Amber to register.

The Mohawk football brotherhood is looking for 2 people interested in the audio visual area. We need 2 good individuals who can be at practices and games to film from the booth and from the end zones. The filmmakers will work directly under Coach Hearn. They need to be well rounded in the technology of the HD cameras. If interested please contact Coach Shawn Hearn.

*Softball meeting on next Tuesday, Sept 26 during activity period.

Seniors:  The AES scholarship deadline is October 6, 2017 Information and application is available at  http://www.aesengineers.com/sc...

Seniors:  The Horatio Alger Scholarship application is available online at scholars.horatioalger.org  - the eligibility criteria is online also. Deadline is October25, 2017.

**SENIORS:  ASU representative- Monday, Sept. 18, ATU Representative - Tuesday, Sept. 26, U of A representative- Tuesday, Oct. 3, WBC representative -Wednesday, Oct. 4, and College Fair Tuesday, Oct 17.

For students who are 16 or older,  Sonic has left some cards in the office for you if you would like to apply for the new Sonic here in Piggott. 

FBLA will sell cookies at the beginning of 7th period  on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays to classrooms. Cookies are still $.75 each. We may not make it to every class every time we sell, but will alternate to make sure we get to every class at least once each week

It's time to Join FCCLA! Students in grades 9-12 interested in joining FCCLA are to see Mrs. Little. 

Juniors, You must pay your class dues ASAP.  See your CAPS advisor for what you owe.  November 1, 2017 is the deadline, your dues must be paid or arrangements made by this date. 

 Josten's will be her Wednesday, October 11 at 9:00 for Senior Graduation Supply and Junior Ring presentations.  They will return the next Wednesday, October 18 to take the Jr. and Sr. orders. 

If you need a work permit form - see Mrs. Amber 

There have been several backpacks and lunch bags/boxes turned into the office. Please see Mrs. Shamala if you have lost or misplaced yours. 

Students:  When you arrive at school, you must come into the cafeteria.  Please do not stay in vehicles or walk off campus. Duty teachers will make room for you when you come in the doors. 

Students:  Do NOT park in the VFW Building Parking Lot or by the Old Gym.