Tuesday, April 4, 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.
Seniors going on the senior trip to the zoo/Top Golf need to bring $5 by Thursday to secure your spot. That money will be returned to you the day of the trip as long as you attend.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 agriculture, 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
**The local scholarship application is available on our website. Go to menu >>> documents >>>> scroll down to senior info/scholarships >>>>> there is a document with a list of the scholarships and there is a fillable application. Turn in an application for each one that applies to you. Deadline is April 21. Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber
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This Week in SPORTS:
Softball 4/6 Harrisburg (H)
Baseball 4/3 @ Rivercrest, 4/6@ Corning, 4/7 Blytheville (H)