Friday, March 31, 2023---Daily Announcements
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It is time to register for ATU concurrent classes. If you are going in to 10th – 12th grade next year and are interested in taking Comp I/II, US History I/II, World History I/II, Public Speaking, Personal Health & Wellness, Experiencing Art, or Beginning Spanish I/II – See Mrs. Amber for an application. You must have qualifying ACT or ACT Aspire scores from 9th or 10th grade.
The Friends of Rachel Club has undergone their first project and decorated the bulletin board by the teachers’ lounge to create a share board. Please utilize this by posting anonymous notes to promote awareness and spread positivity within the school community.
The 2023 Mohawk Pageant will be April 29. Registration forms are available in the main office.
There will be a spring dance in the High School cafeteria on May 19, 7-9 p.m., for students in grades 7-12. Cost will be $5 to attend and you must sign up and pay by Tuesday, April 11. Students may sign up and pay the following freshman class officers: Taylor Peters, Cason Maynard, Zander Mayberry, Caiden Mayberry, Jocelyn Fraser, or sponsor Mrs. Allman. A sign-up sheet for dates who do not attend Piggott High School will be in the office. Dates must be attending school in grades 7-12 and must be signed up by April 11.
Please excuse the following FCCLA members they will be attending/competing at the State FCCLA Leadership Conference in Hot Springs next Tues., Wed., & Thurs. April 4-6: Taylor Blackwell, Chloe Sexton, Haley Hanners, Taylor Peters, Ty Smith, Olivia Sexton, Jeanel Vaughn and Haylee Remus.
The 7th, 10th, and 11th grades Friends of Rachel that meet with Mr. McCluskey and Mrs. Tate will meet tomorrow, Friday, 31st, in the library from 9:20-9:50.
Here is a list of that group. The 8th, 9th, 12th grade group will meet next week.
*Core Leaders
McCluskey/Tate
7th Grade
Faye Cardenas
Abby Featherston
Adalynn Lee
Lizzy Sorg
Kerenza Frerking
Kiley Ryes
Hope Reel
Madelyn Knight
Gretchen Simpson
Talan Tombs
Jessica Reed
Megan Price
McKinley Culver
Brooklyn Beck
Emaly Najera
Kylee Bare
Kayla Brenna
Keelee Simpson
Claire McKenny
Olivia Minton
Jamie Brown
Abigail Tompkins
Zayden Beaver
Peyton Winscott
Cole Culver
Hunter Hall
Carson Callis
Kazdyn Sisco
Johnathan Hopple
Zeb Wallace
Darris Burns
Ethan Burgess
Zane Casey
Zander Casey
Caleb Bearden
Kylan Magouirk#
10th Grade
Gracelynn Holmes*
Chloe Perez*
Giana Simington*
Nya Noble-Romero*
Dylan Conway*
Lucas Morrow*
Jacob McCluskey
Tucker Dunlap*
11th Grade
Breana Scott*
Abby Crawford*
Grady Hendley*
There are Jr Fair Board applications in the front office. Those need to be turned in ASAP. If you are currently on the Jr Fair Board and wish to continue, you have to complete a new application. Those can be turned in to Mrs. Amber.
Students are NOT to be banging on the doors in between classes. You need to go to the front office doors if the side doors are locked.
Lifeguard applications for the public pool will be available starting Thursday. They can be picked up at the community center or in Ms. Shawna’s room. Applications need to be returned by April 19.
Color Guard tryout practice is this week after school.
Please excuse the following FBLA members to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Little Rock on Monday, April 3:
Houston Dunlap, Mason Mowery, Libby Brantley, Blakely Donner, Brooklyn Langely, Peyton Little, Kylie Hunter, Mollie Coomer, Belle Lovelace, Sarah Wade, Lyla Noble-Nelson, Thyme Parrish, Lexi Wallace
Please excuse the following FBLA members to compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Little Rock on April 3-4:
Marcus Blascoe, Dixie Book, Tucker Dunlap, Jocely, Fraser, Cayla Gossett, Anna Haley, Haley Hanners, Wyatt Koyle, Emma Langley, Charlie Latta, William Lucas, Kyra Magouirk, Hannah McBroome, Taylor Peters, Shawn Hudson Seegraves, Jeanel Vaughn, and Maddy Wintizer
No Chess practice this week – you may come to Mrs. Cassie’s classroom Wednesday and Thursday morning at 7:30 to practice chess
UPCOMING DATES
April 7 – Good Friday – No School
April 21 – Prom
ACT Aspire – 9th/10th grade ------ April 17-20
ACT Aspire – 7th/8th grade --------April 24-27
April 28 – Blood Drive
May 2 – Get Real program for seniors
May 12 – Seniors last day
May 21 – Graduation
| SENIORS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scholarship Info: *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,
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 Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) seeks to promote the continuation of education by offering scholarships to students in search of a vocational, associate or bachelor’s degree. Any graduating high school senior is eligible to apply for a scholarship. A total of $18,000 is budgeted this year for this program for individuals based on the selection criteria. The scholarship amount given to any one student is at the discretion of the scholarship committee but this amount shall not exceed $5,000. Awarded scholarships are eligible for renewal if funds are available. The scholarship payment shall be made directly to the student to assist them with their educational expenses. See Mrs. Amber for a link and it AAmust be submitted by March 31, 2023.
The Clay County Cattleman’s Association is awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in animal science/agriculture. See Mrs. Amber for an application and more info pertaining to the scholarship. Turn in application to Mrs. Amber by May 1st.
The PIGGOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE scholarship is now available. This is a $1,000 scholarship and for seniors who plan to attend a college, university, or trade school. Applications are available in Mrs. Amber’s office. Deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023. Return completed applications to Mrs. Amber.
Clay County Arts Council Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. 1. ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP (art, music, etc) 2. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (Joey Pruett and Larry Norred) 3. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP (Demetria Shultz) Due Date is FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2023
**Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship application available at sams.adhe.edu
The Clay County Farm Bureau scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. You must have a 2.5 and be a child or grandchild of an active Clay County Farm Bureau member. Deadline is April 15, 2023.
Arkansas Alpha Delta Kappa scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. This is for a female who is planning on majoring in education to become a teacher. Must be mailed and received by April 15, 2023.
The Holly Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship application is now available. Mrs. Amber can send you a link. You will need to email completed application and essay to the email listed on the application by May 12, 2023. Someone from Piggott will receive this scholarship.
Hannah Blankenship Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. You must have a 3.0, pursuing a degree in agrigulture, and provide proof of SAE and active participation in FFA during senior year. SAE must be hands on by the candidate. Deadline is April 18, 2023. Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber
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This Week in SPORTS:
JH Softball defeated Corning Thursday night 9-3
Softball 3/30 @ Corning
Baseball 3/27 Manila (H), 3/28 Harrisburg (H), 3/30 @ Marmaduke