Wednesday, May 10, 2023---Daily Announcements

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Ms. Crommie is missing some College Algebra books. If you find them or have them please return them. Also, Ms. Crommie’s seniors - if you are graduating you can now sign her cabinet!

 

Can you add to the announcements for tomorrow that there will be a freshman class officer meeting in my room (231) at the beginning of 5th period Thursday (5/11)

 

Seniors need to go to the library at the end of the announcements.

 

The PHS Crocheting and Knitting Club will meet in Ms. Vernon's Room (Room 224 across from the library) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon (May 10)

 

Anyone who has completed an art I or advanced art class with a B average in the class and would like to be in an advanced art class next year needs to see Mrs. Tate before Friday, May 12th to get the portfolio review paperwork

 

Mrs. Heather Seegraves  would like to announce that she is looking forward to being the tennis coach for the upcoming tennis season!  She will be having sign-ups before school is out for the summer.  There will be opportunities to play this summer, with official practice starting shortly before school starts in August.  The first tennis match of the season will be August 15th in Jonesboro where the Mohawks will be playing Riverside at 4:00.  If you have any questions about being a part of the team, she said to stop by and see her at school or send an email, and she will get back to you.  

 

Students: if you are going to need to come to summer school for credit recovery – sign up with Mrs. Amber.

 

The Jr high and Sr high track teams will help with the Elem track meet today during 2nd/3rd/4th hours.

 

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.

 

UPCOMING DATES

May 10 – 8th grade Job Shadowing

May 12 – Seniors last day/ Senior Trip

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

 

*There is a form on Mrs. Amber’s door to let her know where you want your final transcript sent.

 

*If you have received a scholarship you want announced at Graduation, email Mrs. Amber the name of the scholarship.

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Scholarship Info:

 

**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