Announcements Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

Announcements Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

Teachers: Grades need to be in the computer by the end of the day on .   Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 17 and 19 from 2:30 - 5:30.   7th and 8th grade Wheel classes will not change until next Monday, Oct. 16.

Congratulations to the Jr and Sr High Volleyball teams for defeating Trumann  last night.  Volleyball will be traveling to Walnut Ridge on Thursday, please excuse them at 2:00 on Thursday.

Congratulations to Sr. High Football Team, FBLA, FCCLA, and Miss Jenna Mobley and Coach Paul Seegraves for winning awards at the Piggott Chamber of Commerce Banquet last night.

FFA will be out for the Arkansas State Fair next week.  A list of students was sent to your email.

The blood drive is Thursday, Oct. 26 from 9:00 - 2:00.  See Mrs. Amber to sign-up.  You must have parental consent (see Mrs. Amber for a permission slip) if you are 16.

POSTPONED until next week:  All 10th thru 12th graders interested in participating in the Powderpuff football game Nov. 7  there will be a mandadotry meeting in the FCS room during acitivity Tuesday Oct. 10. Also, FCCLA members need to attend.

Attention Juniors:   After Prom Boston Butt order forms and money are due by TODAY Wednesday, October 11th Please turn in all forms and money to the office TODAY.

Elementary Beta workers for Thursday, Oct.12 are Emily Massey, Madison Pool, Taylor Fraser, and Aaron Fry. Students need to remember to sign in with Ms. Katina at elementary and sign in with Mrs. Shamala when arriving at high school.

The Senior athletes, senior high cheerleaders, and marching band will be out on Friday, October 13 to participate in a Reading Rally at the elementary school.  The students will be dismissed early from 1st hour and should return to class by 4th hour, they could be back earlier depending on how long everything takes.     

A list of Sr FBLA and Middle Level FBLA members have paid to attend Fall Conference in Jonesboro  Today was sent to your emailMiddle Level students should be back for 8th period.

Spanish club members please come to meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12 for new updates.

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

Cheer Powderpuff practice in middle gym - Oct 14, Oct 16, Oct 18, Oct 23

Make-up picture day will be TOMORROW, Thursday, Oct. 12.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. Junior Leadership students will need to report to the library first thing  if they need to have their photos taken, because they will be going off campus that day.  Devin Beck, Natalie Boyd, Quentin Baber, Kalaya Cole, Jacob Davis, Amber Fenton, Ashley Fenton, Austin Fair, Preston James, Skylar Johnson, Jolie Owen, Logan Ralph, Natalie Small, Alexia Stevens, Rebecca Woolery

Do not forget! Please do not wear reflective clothing. Thursday is your last chance to get your photo made for this year.

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

Please excuse the Mohawk Marching Band next Tuesday, October 17th for the entire school day. They will be participating in the 2017 Region V Marching Assessment, hosted by Paragould High School. Placement at this contest will decide if the Mohawk Band will compete at the State Marching Contest on October 30th. A list of these students was sent to your email.

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. 

A list of the Senior High and Middle Level FBLA members that have turned in permission slips and money to attend the AR State Fair for Leadership Day on Tuesday, October 17 has been sent to your email. They will be gone all day. 

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. 

STUDENTS: You must make a downpayment to reserve your copy of the 2018 edition of The Mohawk yearbook. NO BOOKS WILL BE ORDERED WITHOUT A PARTIAL PAYMENT. You can pay in installments and put down a downpayment to lock your book in on the current offer (four free icons with personalization). If you have not paid for your 2017 edition, you need to take care of that ASAP. Those bills have been turned into the principal. Remember the new debt policy states that once you hit $50 of debt you cannot participate in extracurricular activities. Please pay your bills.

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:   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:  Arkansas Tech is having Open House on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Russellville.  Complimentary tickets to the ATU Football game for all those who attend the Open House.

**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.