Friday, February 9, 2024
FCCLA Members, please complete the survey in Google Classroom. Also, next week is FCCLA Week. Monday is our pizza luncheon. You will receive a ticket Monday during the Advisory period to show your teacher and then bring it with you to the luncheon for a door prize.
Tuesday - Members will meet in the library to fill Valentine gift bags for the nursing home.
FBLA Week is next week! Those signed up to eat breakfast at elementary on Monday, please be at the elementary cafeteria between 7:30-7:40. We will leave by 7:50 to return to PHS for 1st period. Monday is also our annual ice cream social. Senior High members are invited to the library during Advisory to have ice cream and socialize! Other activities are posted to social media and on flyers throughout the building.
Seniors need to visit the class of 2024 Classroom page and complete the banquet survey.
Any 7th - 9th grader wishing to play baseball, come see Coach Self. You will need a physical if you don't have one yet.
Spanish Club meeting today during Advisory.
Sadie Hawkins Activity: You may have noticed some of your classmates carrying some buckets around. They are taking donations for Coach Brantley. The boy who has collected the most money by Thurs. Feb. 15 will be named beau for their class. So make your donation for your favorite while helping Coach Brantley. There are 3 Senior boys. Make your donations to help one of them become king.
We will reveal the winners at the Sadie Hawkins Ceremony during Advisory on Fri. Feb. 16.
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.
Yearbook pictures during Advisory:
| Friday, Feb 9 | Sr High Band |
| Tuesday, Feb 13 | Who’s Who pictures (dress nice – no hats) |
| Thursday, Feb 15 | Who’s Who pictures (if needed), Beta |
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
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