Thursday, February 1, 2024

 

Juniors and Seniors, if you are interested in attending after prom this year please stop by the office and sign up with Mrs. Lori. After prom will be held at Hijinx in Jonesboro. If you plan on bringing a date that is not from this school, you will need to sign their name as well. 

 

Theatre Club Members: Don't forget to return your sheet rating our play options to Ms. V. in Room 224. If you missed yesterday's meeting and still want to participate, see Ms. V. ASAP.

 

The Art Club picture for the year book will be taken today (Thurs) in the gym during advisory period. Everyone should wear a tie dye shirt.

Members are 

Haylee Remus

Chloe Turnbow

Ty Smith

Chloe Perez

Wyatt Koyle

Emily Conley

Giana Simington

Bree Scott

Sara Dees

Abby Crawford

Kashlen Brenna

Sienna Jones

Jonah Mahan

Izzy Bean

Nathalie Burr

Tucker Dunlap

Brooke Owen

Sierra Minton

Alicyn Smith

Ashlynn Bearden 

Lilly Barnette 

Abby Gibson 

Belle Lovelace

 

The following students will be competing in a Land CDE Practice Contest On Feb. 1st, 2024: Jessie Henson, Mollie Coomer, Lexi Wallace, Blakely Donner, Peyton Redmon, Riley Jo Gossett and Laura Jackson

 

 

Class officer yearbook picture (for grades 7 – 12) will be Tuesday, Feb 6 during Advisory in the New Gym.

Golf yearbook picture (Boys and Girls)– Tuesday, Feb 6 – Advisory in the New Gym

Chess club pictures will be Tuesday, Feb 6 during Advisory in the New Gym

 

FBLA is selling Otis Spunkmeyer cookies for Valentine's Day! Orders must be placed by Friday, February 9. Order forms are available in the office and with Mrs. Peters. Cookies will be delivered on Valentine's Day. All proceeds will be given to Coach Chris Brantley and family.

 

PACE is selling Valentine Bears and candy and also Crush Sodas with a bear and candy.  Order forms are located in the office, beside the library, and beside cafeteria.  Orders are due to Mrs. Cassie by Feb. 9th.  

 

Esports practices will resume next Tuesday, Jan 16th, from 3:30 - 4:30 in Mrs. Peters' classroom. Anyone interested in joining Esports needs to speak with Mr. Benbrook at practice

 

The only students who should be exiting through the band room at the end of the day - are band students picking up their instruments.

 

Sr lunchroom accounts must be paid in full before Graduation.  Your parent should be getting a text if you have a balance.  You can ask me if you need to know your balance.

 

Any senior interested in taking the WorkKeys assessment see Mrs. Amber. 

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

Feb 15 – ASMSA representative

Feb 19 – School in session – Makeup snow day

Feb 27 – ACT for Juniors

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Lunch

Monday:        Riblet Sandwich/Pepperoni Pizza/Club Wrap

Tuesday:         Chili/Spicy or Crispy Chicken Sandwich/Club Wrap  

Wednesday:   Boneless Chicken Wings/Taco Burrito/Club Wrap                     

Thursday:        Crispitos/Cheeseburger sliders/Club Wrap        

Friday:                        Quesadilla/Bacon Cheeseburger/Club Wrap       

 

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Sports

Monday – GBB vs Rivercrest (Girls’ senior night)           

Tuesday – GBB vs Corning           BBB @ Rivercrest

Wednesday – GBB BBB @ Gosnell      

Thursday – GBB @ Osceola     BBB @ Delta C-7

Friday – BBB vs Osceola (Boys’ senior night)

Junior High District Tourn 2/3-2/10

 

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.

·        BRTC application for our BRTC Private and Foundation Scholarships is now open.  The deadline is March 1st. There is a link on the BRTC website.

·        If you are a senior or transfer student who plans to enroll at UA Little Rock as an art major - beginning with Fall 2024, the deadline to submit your digital portfolio is March 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 

·        The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  This is a $1000 scholarship to help with educational costs for the Fall of 2024 term to a College, University, or Trade school.  Return the application to Mrs. Amber by Friday, March 29, 2024

·        AAEA and our constituent groups offer several scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a degree in education as well as educators who may be working toward an administration certification.  Details and application deadlines are listed for each.  See Mrs. Amber for a link