Monday, April 17, 2023---Daily Announcements
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Grand March Practice for all juniors and seniors who are participating will be Tuesday at the beginning of 5th period in the New Gym. It will probably take most of the period. A list of those participating in Grand March will be sent to teachers on Monday.
The new gym will be closed for Prom decorating beginning Monday, April 17. Please make sure to clear all items you need from the locker rooms and gym by the end of this week.
Students going in to grades 11 -12 next year: If you are interested in one of the CTC programs at BRTC see Mrs. Amber for an application. The programs offered at the Piggott location are Welding and Industrial Electricity/Robotics.
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.
Piggott Bands will have their Spring Concert on April 17 @ 6:00 pm in the Middle Gym
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 May 10. You will be able to buy a ticket at the door but the cost will be $8 instead of $5. 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 May 10.
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.
Chess practice will be Thursday after school.
UPCOMING DATES
April 21 – Prom
ACT Aspire – 9th/10th grade ------ April 17-20
ACT Aspire – 7th/8th grade --------April 24-27
April 28 – Blood Drive
April 28 – CPR for Seniors
May 2 – Get Real program for seniors
May 10 – 8th grade Job Shadowing
May 12 – Seniors last day
May 19 – ML FBLA field trip
May 21 – Graduation
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*** The list of Honor Graduates is posted on Mrs. Amber’s door. If you feel there is a mistake. See Mrs. Amber -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scholarship Info: * 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
** The Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship application is available on the school website. Go to menu >>> documents >>>> scroll down to senior info/scholarships. Deadline is April 28. Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber. If you have any questions you can email Mrs. Conley at sfconley80@gmail.com
** Clay Conservation Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. This is for students pursuing a degree in agriculture. Turn in to Mrs. Amber
*Kalem Rouse Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. Graduates planning to enroll in a Vo-Tech program or major/minor in agriculture or related field are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Deadline is April 28. Turn in application to Mrs. Amber
*The Piggott Elementary School scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. Deadline is April 28. Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber
*Here is the link to The Arkansas Rice annual scholarship program: apply: https://form.jotform.com/230795792168167 The information in the attachments can also be found at www.arkansasrice.org.
Although it is sponsored and organized by Arkansas Rice, it is not an exclusively agriculture scholarship, but is open to all class of 2023 graduates.
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This Week in SPORTS:
Softball 4/18 Corning (H) Sr night
Baseball 4/17 @ Manila, 4/18 @ Harrisburg, 4/20 Marmaduke (H)