Thursday, October 26, 2023

 

Archery Practice Tuesday and Thursday this week.

After school until 4:30pm

 

Football and Band seniors need to come to Mrs. Allman's room (231) on Thursday during advisory to sign the Senior Night run-out banner. If you go to BRTC, you can come during 6th period on Thursday.

 

If you are interested in volunteering at the Fall Festival this Friday, see me or Mrs. Andrea.

 

Thurs. Oct. 26 during the Advisory Period - 11th -& 12th grade powderpuff meeting in Mrs. Little's room for all players and coaches.  We will be handing out rule sheets and taking a group picture.  

Mon. Oct. 30 during Advisory Period - Powderpuff Cheerleaders need to meet in Mrs. Little's room for all boys and the coaches.  We will be taking a group picture.  

Any 9th-12th grade student who is in art or has taken an art class may join Art Club by paying $15 to Mrs. Tate by October 31st. 

2023 Halloween Costume Contest

Contest sponsored by FCCLA, Piggott State Bank and Sonic

Open to all 7-12th Grade PHS Students

All costumes/characters must be school appropriate. Masks are not permitted.

 

FCCLA Officers will be in the cafeteria Tues. morning starting at 7:30 the day of Halloween (Oct. 31). They will collect $1.00 from each student wearing a costume and that student’s hand will be marked.  Those students interested in entering the costume contest will need to pay an extra $1.00 and will receive a ticket that will later be exchanged for their number card for the contest by coming to the FCS room at your designated time.  There are two different contests, 7-9th grade and 10-12th. Prize for each contest: 1st Place $35, 2nd Place $25, and 3rd Place $15. Winners will also receive a Sonic Coupon Card and a Certificate.

Full details about the contest are posted around school and will be emailed to the teachers.

Senior recognition ads are due by Wednesday, November 1. Ad orders can be turned in to Mrs. Diana at the elementary school or by placing an ad online at Jostensyearbooks.com.  

The Spanish Club is hosting a Fall Door Decorating Contest. There will be first, second, and third-place prizes for the best-decorated doors for the Fall Season. Each Advisory Class should decorate their advisor's door. The doors should be completed by November 3rd and the Judging will be on November 5th with winners announced during Advisory on November 6th. 

Advisors and students be ready to decorate again for Christmas as the Spanish Club will be hosting a Christmas Door Decorating Contest the week before school is out for the break.  

FCCLA is sponsoring a Powderpuff Football Game.  It will be Friday, November 3 at the Hunter Midkiff Memorial Stadium. 9th Grade Girls vs. 10th grade Girls.  11th Grade Girls vs. 12th grade Girls. With a play off game to see who will be champions and take home the trophy. This is a fundraiser. Tickets are $3.00 at the gate.  Come out and support your favorite Powderpuff Team.

There will be a Pep Rally during Advisory in the new gym the day of the game (Fri. Nov. 3) 

If you have not received a parking pass and need one – see Mrs. Amber

Students, if you are NOT a bus rider, you must wait in the classroom until the second bell.  Only students who are bus riders that day leave on the first bell. 

Important Dates

Nov 3 - Blood Drive (must be at least 16)(16 year olds will need a permission form filled out)

Nov 7 – Nucor Rep for seniors 11:00

Nov 8 – ATU rep for Seniors during Advisory

Nov 13 – BRTC rep for Seniors during Advisory

Nov 15 – ASVAB for Juniors

Nov 27 – UCA rep for Seniors during Advisory

Lunch

Monday:                    Chicken Sandwich/Sausage Pizza/Spicy Chicken Wrap

Tuesday:                     Walking Tacos/Chicken-Bacon-Ranch on a bun/Spicy Chicken Wrap

Wednesday:               Chili/Pepperoni Pizza/Spicy Chicken Wrap

Thursday:                   Pizza Boli Bites/Mohawk Po’ Boy/Spicy Chicken Wrap

Friday:                                    Chicken Quesadilla/Chef’s Choice

 

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Sports

                       

10/19:             Jr FB @ Palestine Wheatley                                                

10/20:            FB vs Palestine Wheatley – Senior Night

Junior High Cheer will be dismissed 8th hour today.

 

Seniors Info/Scholarships

·        American Legion Scholarship – Must be children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren of American Legionnaire in good standing of 2+ year member.  Application & documents must be received by March 8, 2024.  See Mrs. Amber for application.

·        AAFC Scholarship – planning to major in the field of education – see Mrs. Amber for online link to application.  Deadline is December 1, 2023