Wednesday, February 7, 2024

 

FBLA Week is next week! Any member who would like to eat breakfast with elementary students on Monday should see Mrs. Peters today or tomorrow.

Seniors need to visit the class of 2024 Classroom page and complete the banquet survey.

 

When the bell rings for Advisory, everyone needs to head to the New Gym for the Who’s Who Assembly.  Students remember to sit in the sections you sit for pep rallies.

 

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.

 

Juniors Attending Prom,

Please complete the survey in your Class of 2025 Google Classroom.  Survey must be completed by today - Wednesday Feb. 7.

 

Yearbook pictures during Advisory:         

Wednesday, Feb 7

Who’s Who Assembly

Thursday, Feb 8

7th/8th Band, BB Pep Band, PACE

Friday, Feb 9

Sr High Band

Tuesday, Feb 13

Who’s Who pictures

Thursday, Feb 15

Who’s Who pictures (if needed)

 

 

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:        Cheeseburger/Pepperoni Pizza/Crispy Chicken Wrap          

Tuesday:         Spaghetti/Spicy or Crispy Chicken Sandwich/Crispy Chicken Wrap 

Wednesday:   Pork Patty/Mohawk Burrito/Crispy Chicken Wrap                     

Thursday:        Mini Corn Dog/Breakfast Burrito/Crispy Chicken Wrap

Friday:                        Cheese Pizza/Chef’s Choice/Crispy Chicken Wrap          

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Sports

Monday – Sr Girls/Sr Boys @ Gosnell

Tuesday – Jr Girls District Tourn @ 6:00

Wednesday –

Thursday –

Friday – Sr Girls/Sr Boys @ Hoxie

Senior High District Tourn 2/10-2/16

 

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