Announcements Friday, April 13, 2018

Announcements Friday, April 13, 2018

Teachers:  Progress Report Grades are due by the end of the day on Thursday, April 12.  Progress Reports will go out on Monday, April 16. Make sure to load from gradebook and save.

Congratulations to Nate Mallard for winning the Shot Put, Taylor Seal for winning the 100m Hurdles, and Brett Burns for finishing 2nd in the 1600m run at the Gosnell Invitational yesterday.  Also Congrats to Kyson Conley for finishing 2nd in Shot Put at the Jr. High Gosnell Invitational.

All  juniors and seniors who are planning to walk during grand march to meet in the new gym during activity period on Monday April 16th. If they do not show up to practice, they will not be allowed to walk out on Friday. We will make an announcement when practice is over so teachers know when students should be returning to class!

Seniors:  The Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship application is available on the School Website under Documents.   Deadline is Friday, April 13. See Mrs. Conley for details. This is an $8000 scholarship and 2 will be given to PHS graduating Seniors.  

***Seniors:  Clay Conservation District Agri Scholarship application is in Mrs. Amber's office.  Criteria includes intent to pursue a degree in agriculture.  Deadline is April 27 Turn in to Mrs. Amber.

TEACHERS: The email about Classroom Assessments refers to the ACT Aspire Classroom and Interim Assessments only. 

There will be a volleyball meeting for the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors next Tuesday the 17thVolleyball players only.

The Following students need to see Coach Hearn on Tuesday, April 17 during activity period:  Isaac Langley, Logan Ralph, Corbin Midkiff, Kyler Smith, Gunner Shaw, John Jones, Sky Wright, Lane Buchanan, Alex Gibson, Cade Harrell, Nate Mallard, Dalton James, Alex Tharp, Devin Riley, Brandon Wellman

PROM Announcement:  All Seniors will be excused all day on Prom day, Friday, April 20.  Juniors will be dismissed in groups as needed by the Junior sponsors.  If a Junior is not here before they are dismissed to go to the gym or cafeteria, that person will be counted absent until that time.  Those 9th and 10th grade students who are serving will be called for by the office to go to the cafeteria when needed.  All other students will be counted absent if not at school.

"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" The Musical will be presented to the 7th-12th-grade students on Friday, April 27th at 1:00 pm. Students will turn in $1.00 to there 6th-period teachers. There will also be a concession stand open with drinks and popcorn for $1.00 each.   The musical will also be presented in the evenings on April 27 and April 28. Both nights will start at 7:00 pm and will cost $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Concession will also be available for the evening performances. 

The following Students will be competing at the State CDE's in Fayetteville AR from April 11-13th:  Matthew Cheshire, Dalton James, Cooper Harris, Ben Holcomb, Hannah Powell, Hannah Smart, Allison Kilbreath, Molly Williams, Emma Shaw, Jacy Featherston, Annalee Massey, Shalyn Lewis, Trey Gossett, Alex Gibson, Luke Boyd, Drake Featherston, Katelyn Jackson, Presley Tullos, Maddie Vanderkooi, Shelby Howard

Seniors: Please submit pictures to Mrs. Peters or Reagan Ralph for the Senior Video! We need one baby picture, one middle picture, and one current picture of each senior. We also need group pictures of you and your friends from all years! Please label your pictures so we can return them. Deadline to turn in pictures is next Friday, April 13.

Everyone who has personal items in the new gym or locker rooms need to remove them by Friday.  The gym will be closed for prom decorating starting Monday April 16th.

Dress Code:  Remember the length of shorts and skirts cannot be higher than the length of a dollar bill above the kneecap.  Some of us may have grown taller since last fall.  Please check your length before you leave home. Also don't forget that no spaghetti straps or strapless tops and shirts worn with leggings must be fingertip length.

Seniors:  The Piggott Elementary School Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  Deadline is April 27.

Seniors:  The Kalem Rouse Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  First priority is a graduate planning to major/minor in agriculture or related field or attend a Vo-Tech program.  Deadline is April 27.

Seniors: If you are of documentable Native American descent from a federally recognized tribe - see Mrs. Amber for scholarship application.  Documentation required.  Deadline is April 16, 2018

**Seniors:  The Clay County Cattleman's Association scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  This is for students pursuing a degree in animal science and/or agriculture.  Deadline is April 13.

Seniors:  If you are attending Harding University, ASU Beebe, ASU Searcy or ASU Heber --- See Mrs. Amber for a Textbook Broker scholarship application.  Deadline May 31, 2018.

Seniors:  There is also a Textbook Scholarship for UCA- Conway, Central Baptist College, Conway, and UA Community College-Morrilton.  Deadline on this one is May 4, 2018.

Seniors:  If you are attending Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Textbook Brokers are awarding 4 students a full textbook rental scholarship for fall 2018. Deadline if May 4, 2018.  See Mrs. Amber or Mrs. Conley for link.

Did you forget to buy your yearbook? All yearbooks are now $45 and will be plain copies. Secure your copy of the 2018 PHS Mohawk today! See Miss V. in Room 224. 

Lost and Found has several items that have been turned in.  If you are missing a jacket or coat, please see Mrs. Shamala or Mrs. Conley.

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Seniors:  Arkansas Public Health Association (APHA) Scholarship information and application link below. APHA Student Scholarship

The APHA Student Scholarship in the amount of $1000 is given annually.  Criteria:Currently enrolled in the field of public health at an Arkansas school,Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good standing,Required to sit on APHA board as a student representative,Not a previous scholarship recipient,Application Deadline:April 15, 2018, Notification of Scholarship:May 1, 2018

Seniors:  Williams Baptist University has Freshman Registration open from April 9th through May 15th.  You can call the Admissions office at 870-759-4120 to set up an appointment.

Seniors:  Use this link and fill out the form in its entirety to be entered to win ONE of TWO $500 textbook rental scholarships for Fall 2018! These scholarships can be used only at Textbook Brokers in Jonesboro, Arkansas and are only for Incoming Freshmen at Arkansas State University for Fall 2018. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOGZ8m-D1XLIVWISme5Nq_rzJICosi3rrP4hbG4YDhKWB85A/viewform?c=0&w=1 The deadline to enter is May 5th. If you or your students have any questions, contact our manager Rocky at this email or 870-935-2325.

Seniors:  If you are a child or grandchild of a Farm Bureau member, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher - you can pick up a scholarship application from Mrs. Amber's office.

Seniors:  Regions Bank is offering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay contest.  You can learn more at regions.com/ridingforward

http://www.go.discoverstudentl...  CollegeCovered.com is offering some helpful hints and opportunities for scholarships. 

SENIORS:  This website allows you to see the different scholarships available to  students from schools all over the country.  LSU, SEMO, Ole Miss, Univ of Tenn, Southwest Missouri State University, etc. http://www.guaranteed-scholars...

**Seniors:  Big Sun Scholarship.  Deadline  -  June 19, 2018  Amount of Award -$500.00 - Please visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.