Tuesday, May 2, 2023---Daily Announcements

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Seniors will be participating in a “Get Real” program Tuesday morning.  Check with a teacher to know which group/room you will be in.  You will report to your assigned room by an all call around 8:30

 

Seniors:  There will be a representative from Nucor here on Wednesday, May 3 at 9:00 to meet with students who are interested in starting a career with them.

 

District chess tournament will be May 9th.  You must be signed up by Thursday, May 4th.  There is a sign-up sheet on Mrs. Cassie Knight's door.  

 

FBLA members attending the spring activity Wednesday, May 3, should report to the new gym lobby at 8 a.m. Please wear this year's FBLA t-shirt. Teachers were emailed a list of these students.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Chess practice will be Thursday after school.

 

UPCOMING DATES

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 19 – Graduation Practice (mandatory)/Sr Awards/Elem walk

May 21 – Graduation

 

SENIORS:

 

*Baccalaureate Service will be Wednesday, May 17 @ 6:00 at the First General Baptist Church

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Scholarship Info:

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 5th .

 

**Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship application available at sams.adhe.edu

 

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.

 

*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 May 12.  Turn in application to Mrs. Amber