Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Senior High FBLA members need to see Mrs. Peters today to pick up your Valentine. She will be in Mrs. Little's kitchens all day. Don't forget to wear your FBLA t-shirt tomorrow for FBLA Week!
This is FCCLA Week- Wednesday - To thank the teachers, members will be delivering small token of our appreciation to the teachers. Also, FCCLA members will receive treat bags in class. Those not in class will receive theirs during advisory.
Art Club members, if you plan on attending the Art Club meeting Wednesday, make sure to sign the list in Mrs. Tate's room and bring your supplies tomorrow. The boxes are needed 1st period. The meeting will be during advisory period and run about 15 minutes into 4th period. A list of attendees will be sent out after the meeting.
The Art III class is selling their hand printed pillows for $5. They are displayed on the bulletin board near the teacher's lounge. All money will go to the Brantley Family. Thank you for your support!
Cheer tryouts will be held on March 8th at 3:30pm. Anyone interested in trying out for the Senior High or Junior High squads is required to attend tryout week March 4th-7th after school until 5pm. There is a sign-up sheet in the office and information packets for those who are interested.
Any 7th - 9th grader wishing to play baseball, come see Coach Self. You will need a physical if you don't have one yet.
All Sadie Hawkins money must be turned in tomorrow (Thurs. Feb. 15) by noon. Sadie Hawkins Boys need to see Mrs. Little by the end of today, to confirm which girl is walking them out. Saide Hawkins practice is tomorrow during advisory and the actual ceremony is Friday 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.
Black River Technical College FAFSA Nights.
Paragould Campus - Tuesday, February 20 - 4:30 - 7:00
All of our Financial Aid Team will be available to assist all students and parents who have FAFSA questions.
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.
Yearbook pictures during Advisory:
| Thursday, Feb 15 | Who’s Who pictures (if needed), Beta |
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 21 – Science Interim (7th/8th/Biology) Feb 23 – Jostens Senior Delivery Feb 27 – ACT for Juniors |
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Lunch
Monday: Spicy or Crispy Chicken Sandwich/Sausage Pizza/Spicy Chicken Wrap
Tuesday: Vegetable Beef Soup/Fish Sandwich/Spicy Chicken Wrap
Wednesday: Salisbury Steak/Hot Ham & Cheese Sliders/Spicy Chicken Wrap
Thursday: Breakfast/Taco Burrito/Spicy Chicken Wrap
Friday: Quesadilla/Chef’s Choice/Spicy Chicken Wrap
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| Sports Congratulations to the Sr high Lady Mohawks for their win last night which advances them to Regionals.
Monday – Sr GBB vs Harrisburg (District Tourn @ Gosnell) 7:00 Tuesday – Sr GBB district tourn 4:00 (@ Gosnell) Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – 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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