Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Daily Announcements

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The Library will be closed today.

 

Middle level FBLA members who are attending spring conference need to turn in their permission slips to Mrs. Sadie by Wednesday.

 

No School on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day

 

A Google Classroom has been set up for the PHS Knitting and Crocheting Club. The code to join is: xpmgcjd. Members, please join the Google Classroom and answer the questions on the Google Form survey posted on the stream by 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Our first meeting will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Room 224 (across from the library).

 

Thursday, February 16 will be the Who’s Who assembly at 8:45.  Senior class picture along with Class Officer pictures will be taken at this time too.

 

The only students allowed to park at the old gym are the senior high football players.  Everyone else needs to park in the main parking area at the new gym or in the chat parking lot.  Students should not be parking on the side of the new gym or in the middle gym parking areas.

 

FCCLA members,

Valentine Bowling- FCCLA has rented the Bowling Alley in Kennett on Thursday, Feb. 16th.  It will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. To reserve your spot you must give Mrs. Little $10.00 by Tues. Feb. 14 .  You will get $5.00 back that evening. For those who don't have transportation let Mrs. Little know.

 

Mrs. Little is selling the extra Homecoming t-shirts for $10.00, see her for sizes.

 

Legacy Equipment is coming to the library on Feb 24 at 9:00 am to talk about the John Deere AG Tech Program. They would like to speak Juniors & Seniors in high school to enroll in the program. Their program starts as an afterschool & summer commitment before going to a 2 year college. This opportunity would be free of charge to them, while working for Legacy Equipment Company.

 

 

 

 

This week is FCCLA Week:

 Each day members not in Mrs. Little's come see her between classes.  Other members will participate in class.

IncREDible Service - Tuesday, February 14

  • FCCLa members  are serving  our community with leadership skills and a stellar attitude which is the foundation of FCCLA.  Members will share who their influences are and how they have influenced others through their acts of service. FCCLA members will receive a Valentine's Day present.  

IncREDible Educators - Wednesday, February 15

  • Members are celebrating Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day by thanking the educators in their life and showing appreciation for everything they taught them and our chapter. A appreciations gift will be given to teachers and members

IncREDible Skills - Thursday, February 16

  • Members will share with others how FCCLA has allowed them to sharpen their skills for future careers and independent adult life.  FCCLA Bowling after school today.

IncREDible FCCLA - Friday, February 17

  • Members showing off their FCCLA spirit and promoting how FCCLA is incREDible! Rocking the red.

 

ACT for Junior will be February 28.

 

SENIORS:

Civics Testing schedule:

Friday, 2/17—3rd hour:  Trinity Allen, Mikaylah Putt,

Friday, 2/17-- 4th hour:  Austin Seal, Shawn-Hudson Seegraves, Jake Smart, Chris Price

Friday, 2/17-- 5th hour:  Anna Haley, Becky Due, Paige Morgan, Will Vancil, Taylor B

 

 

BRTC will host FAFSA Night's on our campuses.  This will be one on one assistance to complete the FAFSA information. Listed below are the dates and times for each campus.

Pocahontas - February 28 - 4:30pm - 7pm

Paragould - March 7 - 4:30pm - 7pm.

 

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Scholarship Info:

* Black River Technical College's Foundation and Private Scholarship deadline is March 1st. If you have students planning on attending BRTC please encourage them to complete the application by the deadline.

*American Legion Coudret Trust  and Garner Trust Scholarships – see Mrs. Amber for application.  Must be a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of American Legionnaires.  Applications must be received back to dept headquarters by March 10, 2023

*C. B. Garrison Scholaship – for seniors who are son/daughter of AAEA members.  See Mrs. Amber for application.  Deadline is April 7, 2023

* The College of Education and Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University is pleased to offer a performance-based scholarship to three incoming Fall 2023 freshmen who have declared one of the following majors, 

  • Teacher Education
    • Elementary Education
    • Middle Level Education
  • Psychology and Counseling,
    • Psychology, B.S.
  • Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences  
    • Exercise Science
    • Physical Education
    • Sport Management

See Mrs. Amber for link to application.  Deadline April 1st2023

* The ASBA Educational Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2023 Scholarship Award Program. The Foundation has awarded college scholarships to sons/daughters/legal wards of Arkansas school board members since 1994. The awards are based on a student’s academic record and leadership potential. The ASBA Freshman Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship awarded to four high school seniors who will enter two-year or four-year institutions of higher education. Recipients must be the sons/daughters/legal wards of publicly elected Arkansas school board members who have served on his/her local board at some time during the 2022-2023 school year.

The Marshall Hughes Scholarship, which is named in honor of former Beardsley Public Finance employee, Marshall Hughes, is a $5,000 scholarship that will be awarded to the overall statewide freshman scholarship winner. Recipients must be the sons/daughters/legal wards of publicly elected Arkansas school board members who have served on his/her local board at some time during the 2022-2023 school year.

The scholarship application deadline is MARCH 1, 2023The application and required documents must be submitted electronically. Criteria and instructions for submission are attached, or you may visit ASBA’s website for additional information.   

* ATTENTION: High School Seniors

Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation is seeking High School Seniors who are interested in pursuing a career as a High Voltage Lineman. Clay County Electric Cooperative offers a sponsorship for the High Voltage Lineman training at ASU Newport. This program offers an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology with emphasis in High Voltage Lineman. This is a great career opportunity with a high earning income potential.  Applications must be submitted by the close of business Friday, March 24, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

This Week in SPORTS:

 

Mohawk and Lady Mohawk Basketball season is upon us!  Please remember the following rules to ensure we have some good nights on the court and in the stands:

 

 

1)  Doors will not open for the games until 45 minutes prior to the first game.  For example, if the first game starts at 5:00pm, the doors will not open until 4:15pm.   If you stay after school, you must remain outside the buildings until the doors open.

2)  All Piggott High School Students have free admission; however if you leave the gym you must leave campus.  Students are not to hang out in the parking lot or under the portico during the games.  We are here to cheer on the Mohawks!

3)  Keep all cheers positive and directed to our teams, any derogatory remarks toward visiting teams, players, or officials will not be tolerated.  You will be asked to leave.

4)  No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the lobby or gym area.  Finish those items before entering.

5)  Only players and coaches need to be on the gym floor.  Please stay off the court.

6)  Only basketball players are to be in the Middle Gym during basketball games to change clothes before and after games.  No other students will be allowed down the hallway during basketball games.

 

We will give a “super fan” award at every home game.  You can win a drink and candy bar and you name will be entered for a grand prize at the end of the year.

You must purchase tickets online to attend. The link is GoFan.co