​Announcements Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

Announcements Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

**SENIORS:   Rescheduled - WBC will be here on Tuesday, Nov 14 @ 11:30, BRTC rep will be here Thursday, Nov 2 @ 9:30, and the College Fair will be Tuesday, Oct 17 --12:45-2:00.

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

The following PACE students  are going to see The Niña and Pinta on Friday. They will be out all day. Madison Arenaz, Natalie Blake, Amber Fenton, Dillon Gibson, Cade Timms, Jake Toombs, Reece Dotson, Rosie Garcia, Emma Gossett, Tyson Peters, Emma Graddy, Maggie Williams, Carly Benbrook, Brielle Burkman, Louis Lin, Noah Gregory, Austin Johnson, and Jaclyn Helms.

There will be a pep rally Friday during activity period.  Cheerleaders need to be dismissed at 9:05 and Band members at  9:15.

Congratulations to the Jr. High Volleyball team for defeating CRA last night.

Congratulations to the two journalism students who brought home two of the three awards in the Youth Photography People Category at the Delta Fair! Jolie Owen brought home 1st place, and Rebecca Edwards brought home 3rd place. and Miss Vernon who received third place in the Pro Special Effects category.

The Jr. High and 7th Grade Football Team will be traveling to Newport on Thursday.  Please excuse them at 1:30.

7th/8th Middle Level FBLA in the library during activity period Today.

Thursday night's Volleyball game - 10/5 - will be our "Dig Pink" Night. We will be recognizing people who are currently battling breast cancer and those whom have survived breast cancer. Gate proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. There will a "hit it to get it" game where you can donate $1 and serve two volleyballs, if you hit a prize, you get to keep it! This will take place between the JH and SH matches. Wear pink to support breast cancer awareness!

Please allow volleyball players to come to the new gym during activity period today and tomorrowto decorate for the Pink game on Thursday

Elementary Beta workers for Thursday, Oct. 5 are Breanne Musgraves, Brennon Nelson, Ethan Holcomb, and Brandon Gilkison. Students need to remember to sign in with Ms. Katina at elementary and sign in with Mrs. Shamala when arriving at high school.

Students in grades 9th-12th who have taken an art class may join the Art Club by paying $15 which includes a club t-shirt to Mrs. Tate.  Deadline is October 31st.

FBLA will be collecting new pairs of socks throughout the month of October. All socks donated will be given to Piggott Elementary for them to use as needed. We are asking students to turn in their donated socks to their CAPS advisers as a way for us to keep up with the group that collects the most. I will collect them from you throughout the month so we can keep a running total. Winning CAPS group will get a donut party on our next available food day!

 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. 

Make-up picture day will be Thursday, Oct. 12th. If you received a letter about a problem with your original picture, remember we will need to re-take your photo on this day. If you plan to order photos you must have the money when you come to the library.

A representative from The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts will be here the morning of  Thursday, October 19th to meet with Freshmen and Sophomores interested.

FBLA members who would like to attend leadership day at the state fair on October 17 should see Mrs. Peters for a permission slip by October 16. Only paid members as of October 13 will be listed on the back of this year‘s T-shirt. 

Teachers:  Date Change:  Flu Shots will be given at PHS  on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Reserve your 2018 copy of The Mohawk yearbook today. A plain book is $40. A personalized book is $45. With the order of personalization, you get four icons for free through OCTOBER 13. After October 13, icons will be $3 each. This is a potential savings of $12! Signature packages are $53 and include the yearbook, one line of personalization, a color autograph section, and eight multicolor signing markers. --If you only want personalization (or personalization with icons), please enter a package price of $40 and add the $5 for personalization in the grid at the bottom. Be sure you write your name exactly as you want it engraved in the boxes on section two.

You may also opt to order online at jostensyearbooks.com. Just search for PIGGOTT HIGH SCHOOL. Online orders may be paid with a debit or credit card, but be aware they will have 10% sales tax collected. Books ordered at high school will not have sales tax collected on them. Please make checks payable to Piggott High School. The yearbook staff and Miss Vernon thank you in advance for your continued support of our publication.

**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:  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.

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

Beta dues for old members are $10 and need to be paid and *New Beta members need to turn in their $20 dues and letters to Mrs. Flowers or Mrs. Coomer by the end of October. 

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. 

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. 

Students:  The new door locks are now working.  You have one minute after the tardy bell rings before the door locks re-engage.  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.

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: Cell phones may used in the cafeteria ONLY- not in the hall way going to the cafeteria.

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

Teachers:  Date Change:  Flu Shots will be given at PHS  on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.