Announcements Thursday, April 26, 2018

Announcements Thursday, April 26, 2018

Seniors:  Holly Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  Deadline is May 3, 2018.

POSTPONED until next Friday:There will be a drama club meeting during activity period on Thursday, April 26, in Miss Vernon's room. We will be discussing plans for next year and invitations to ITS Troupe #7120 will be handed out. Don't miss it!

SENIORS:  CPR training will be Monday during 2nd pd through activity period in the cafeteria.  Tuesday will be a Senior Class meeting for all Seniors during activity period.

All girls who are interested in playing basketball next school year need to meet in the New Gym during activity period Thursday (Today).

Seniors:  If you were not in Mrs. Flowers' class to get a last "to do" list from Mrs. Amber -- stop by her office and get one.

9th/10th Grade ACT Aspire testing will be Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2.

Sr. District Track meet has been moved to Friday this week and will leave at 7:45. Baseball team has been moved to Friday, dismiss at 8:30 and Softball will be postponed until Saturday morning.

2018-19 Sophomores interested in being a part of the Congressional Youth Cabinet -- see Mrs. Amber for an application. Deadline is May 18, 2018.

Seniors - a list of Honor Graduates is on Mrs. Amber's door and the library door.  Please double check .

Congratulations to Jacob Johnson for raising the most money for St. Jude's and Liam McElhattan for raising the most money for Happy Wags Rescue at the City Market.  You two need to go to the office to receive your giving award and then go see Mrs. Natalie for pictures.  It is better to give than to receive.

Any senior who is wanting to present someone with a Life Impact Diploma needs to get their name turned in to Mrs. Natalie or Mrs. Amber by Tuesday, May 1.

Please excuse the following athletes, Friday, April 27, for Special Olympics Track and Field: Trystin Brand, Ashton Gramling, Kailey Robertson, Randy Pool, Kaylea Little, Emily Moody, Natalee Winchester, James Hackworth, Darious Keene, Ryan Tompkins, Gaithy Wortham, Kenya Baldwin, Rebekah Potts, Zane Henderson

Any student interested in free audiobook downloads to enjoy this summer needs to go by the library and see Mrs. Natalie.

Reminder:  Students are not to have food or drink in any classroom.  Please do not carry fountain soda cups or soda bottles into the main building in the morning or after lunch.  

Congratulations to the Piggott FFA Leadership Development Teams that competed at the 91st State FFA Convention!!!                                                                                 Opening and Closing Team-State Champion-Eastern District Champion         President- Brent Gossett, Vice-president- Chandler Smart, Secretary- Morgan Smart, Treasurer-Madison Reeves, Reporter-Emma Shaw, Advisor- Macey Williams, Sentinel- Austin Fair                                                                                 Parliamentary Procedure-State Champion-Eastern District Champion                      Chair- Hannah Powell, Chair 1- Molly Williams, Chair 2- Molly Lambert, Chair 3- Kaylee Smith, Chair 4- Allison Kilbreath, Chair 5- Hannah Smart

Prepared Public Speaking- Eastern District 5th Place- Maggie Williams 

Discussion Meet- Presley Tullos-

There will be a meeting on Thursday, May 3 during activity period for all 8-11th graders (Girls and Boys) who would like to play Golf next school year in Coach Rabjohn's classroom #239.

Several College Algebra books have not been returned.  Please turn in books to Mrs. Crommie as soon as possible to avoid book charges.

The following students need to meet in Mrs. Penny Toombs' room during activity period on Monday, April 30th to go over AP testing procedures. Gia Ipina, Hayden Jackson, Ryker Little, Reed Wilson, and Louis Lin.

***TIME CHANGE-"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" The Musical will be presented to the 7th-12th-grade students on Friday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m.  Students will turn in $1.00 to there 2nd-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 28Both 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. 

Any student interested in taking the free ACT prep class there is a sign up sheet in Mrs. Amber's office.  It will be May 28 - June 8 - 9:00 am - 3:00pm.

SENIORS:  If you owe any debts to the school, such as, lunch charges, book damages or losses (not just this year), fundraising debts, sports debts (basketball shoes, cheer debts), yearbook charges, beta cords, etc., these must be paid by May 1.  All debts must be paid before graduation in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. 

***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.

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.

Any student planning to take the Driver's Test this Summer should see Mrs. Shamala to put their name on the list.  The forms will be filled out after Report Cards come out after school is out.

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 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:  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 5thIf 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.