Announcements Wednesday, May 2, 2018

May 3rd (Thursday) is the seniors last day. It is still counted as an attendance day even if they aren't scheduled to take a test.

9th/10th Grade ACT Aspire testing will be Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1 and 2.  Students, please be quiet and respectful in the hallways.  Testing should be finished near the end of 4th pd on Tuesday and activity period on Wednesday.

 Baseball will begin Regional play on Wednesday and be dismissed at 12:15.

Congrats to Nate Mallard for breaking the Class AAA record for the Shot Put and winning the Shot Put State Championship for the 2nd year in a row.

The following students will be at the elementary all day on Thursday, May 10th for the Business Expo: Natalie Blake, Madison Arenaz, Amber Fenton, Karla Craig, Jake Toombs, Cade Timms, Dillon Gibson, Micha Harrell, Rosie Garcia, Cameron Collier, and Tyson Peters.

Annual FFA Banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7th at the Piggott High School Cafeteria.

The following students will be helping with the Elementary Spring Fest all day this Friday, May 4: Hayden Blue, Natalie Brown, Trey Cavaness, Wesley Childers, Jacob Davis, Bailey Davis, Micah Ermert, Jacy Featherston, Joseph Gates, Rylea Harmon, Shianne Higdon, Catie Hill, Kassidy Krause, Jordon Leggett, Shalyn Lewis, Avery Little, Destiny Maine, Annalee Massey, Madison Rahn, Maddie Reeves, Brooke Roberts, Emma Shaw, Chandler Smart, Hunter Smith, Daniel Stockdill, Carlie Vancil, Macey Williams, Maggie Williams      

Please excuse the following students all day Friday, May 4 they will be helping with the Elementary Spring Festival: 1.Logan Allman, 2.Harley Earnheart, 3.Aaron Fry, 4. Candace Hackworth, 5. Ashley Jefferies, 6. Isaac Langley, 7.Jasmine Leggett, 8. Graci Patterson, 9. Jillian Scudder, 10. Hayley Springsteen, 11. Amber Trammell, 12. Delaney Trammell, 13. Taylor Seal, 14. Matthew Bowers, 15. Ashlyn Roberts

Mr. Wellman needs to see the following students in his room Wednesday 5/2 at 11:30. Please pass this on to the students since we will not be doing announcements tomorrow due to testing. Thank you! Noah Gregory, Allison Kilbreath, Adam Huneycutt, Jeremy Samples , Kenny Linam, Dillion Clifford, Georgina Batista, McKenna Moody, Stefan Gramling, Molly Williams, Hannah Powell, Grace White, Destiny Hall, Alexis Russell

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

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.

There will be a drama club meeting during activity period on Thursday, May 3, 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 - a list of Honor Graduates is on Mrs. Amber's door and the library door.  Please double check .

***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.

***SENIORS: Baccalaureate service will be Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Piggott First General Baptist Church on S. Taylor Ave.  All Seniors are encouraged to attend and be recognized.  Please bring caps and gowns.

Art Club Members who are going on the trip next Tuesday must turn in money, permission forms, and food forms by Tuesday.

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.

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

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.  

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

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.

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:  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.