Announcements 10-8-19

Announcements 10-8-19 

Flu shots will be given at Piggott High School on TODAY Tuesday, October 8.  Flu shot consent forms are available in the high school office but must be turned in by 9 a.m.

Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.

FBLA members attending Fall Conference tomorrow (Thursday), don't forget: Senior High members meet in the new gym lobby at 7:05, Middle Level members meet in the new gym lobby by 7:25. All members should be in FBLA attire.

Congratulations to the Senior High Volleyball team for defeating Hoxie.

 Matthew Cheshire will be out October 8th and 9th for State Golf.

Katelyn Robertson will need to be dismissed at 1:20 to go to XC meet in Paragould. 

Teachers:  Yearbook member Ryleigh Laden will be going around 4th hour all this week taking pictures for spirit week. 

Meeting Tuesday in the FCS room today during Activity Period for those boys 9th-12th who are interested in being a cheerleader for the Powderpuff Game.  

Meeting Wednesday in the FCS room during Activity period for Junior and 8th grade powderpuff players and coaches: Mason Dixon, Logan Ralph and Glenn Campbell.

Please excuse Abby McCluskey, Maddy Wintizer and Madison Arenaz from 1st hour though 5th on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

Josten's will return this Wednesday,October 9 to take orders for Jr Rings and Senior Items.  

The College Fair at PHS will be Tuesday, Oct 15 from 9:00-11:00.

The following seniors have not turned in baby pictures for the yearbook. You have until Nov. 4 to get them turned in to Mrs. Natalie.  Megan Burke, Jamara Ball, Lucas Chase, Austyn Crow, Destany Graves, Hayden Jackson, Amber Reed, Haley Shumate, Daniel Spinks, and Taylor Williamson.

Seniors:  Williams Baptist University is offering a Williams Works program.  This is a work initiative starting next fall at Williams Baptist University that will cover the cost of education and give you the opportunity to graduate debt free.  The student needs to apply for admissions and the Williams Works program. The minimum ACT is a 19 and they must have their FAFSA complete by January.

Any Beta member who would like to run for an office needs to see Mrs. Flowers to pick up an application. Applications are due by Wednesday, October 16.

Any Beta member or invitee who has not already paid this year's dues needs to see Mrs. Flowers or Mrs. Coomer by Wednesday, October 16.

Homecoming Spirit Days will be as follows:

  • Tuesday - Mathletes vs. Athletes
  • Wednesday - TikTok vs. Vine
  • Thursday - Country vs. Country Club
  • Friday - Piggott vs. Walnut Ridge (Wear red and black and show your school spirit)

Monday Night Football coming soon! Powderpuff Football has been rescheduled for Monday night Nov. 4 at 6:30 at Parker Field. 

Any FBLA member interested in attending the Memphis Grizzlies' Pro Sports Career Day on November 6 should turn in forms and money no later than October 16.

Teachers:  There is a list in your email of all the FBLA members who will gone Thursday.

  • THIS WEEK in SPORTS: 
  • Tuesday - Volleyball at Cave City, please dismiss at 1:30
  • Tuesday/Wednesday  Golf State - Matthew Cheshire, 
  • Thursday -  Volleyball at Home vs. Walnut Ridge beginning at 4:30, 7th/Jr High Football at Walnut Ridge.
  • Friday - Sr Football at home vs.Walnut Ridge 7:00.  

Seniors:  SEMO is hosting  Show Me Days on Oct 12, Nov 2, Nov 22, Feb 17, and March 28.  You can register at semo.edu/showmeday

Seniors:  Sixt Rent A Car be awarding 5 students $5,000 towards their study at any 2 or 4 year course at an accredited university.  To learn more about the  scholarship please check out:  https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ Deadline is November 30, 2019

Seniors:  If you are a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaire.  Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member.  Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible.  See Mrs. Amber for an application.  Application and documents must be received by March 13, 2020.

Information regarding The American Legion high school oratorical contest can be found at http://www.arlegion.org/programs/oratorical.html.  Deadline is Jan 3, 2020

Seniors:  The Horatio Alger Scholarship is available online at scholars.horatioalger.org - deadline is October 25.  

Student Essay/Speaking Contest – Entry Deadline Oct. 23rd. For the second year, the Arkansas School Boards Association is holding a personal essay/speaking contest where 11th and 12th grade students will have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 600 school board members and administrators during the ASBA Annual Conference, held December 11-13, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. ESSAY/SPEECH TOPIC: Is TRUST our most valuable currency?  Why or why not? Click here for detailed contest instructions, incentives and rules. The contest deadline is Friday, October 23, 2019.

LUNCH MENUS

TUESDAY, Oct 08 Breakfast-Pancake on a stick, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Peaches

Lunch-Chili with Beans, Grilled Cheese, Chilled Pears, Mixed Fruit, Carrots & Celery Sticks with Ranch Cup--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs

WEDNESDAY, Oct 09  Breakfast-Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Fruit Cocktail

Lunch-Sloppy Joe, Baked Crinkle Fries, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Cocktail, Seasoned Corn--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Oct 10 Breakfast-Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Sausage Patty, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pears

Lunch-Spaghetti with Meat, Garlic Breadsticks, Warm Apples, Fruit Cocktail, Salad-Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Oct 11 Breakfast-Blueberry Parfait with Homemade Granola, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Mandarin Oranges

Lunch-Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit, Tator Tots-Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers