Friday, February 23, 2024

 

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!

There will be a band concert this Sunday @2pm in the middle gym. 

 

Jostens will be here today to deliver cap and gowns during Advisory period

 

JH and HS track practice begins Monday 2/26/24.  You must have a physical or you may not practice. 

 

Juniors will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, Feb 27.  Juniors need to report to their testing room when the bell rings for school to start.

 

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.

 

Seniors:  If you would be interested in BRTC coming to our school for a mobile registration for the Fall of 2024 see Mrs. Amber.  BRTC will send a representative to our school to get you registered for classes and accept any missing paperwork you need for admission.

 

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. 

 

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 23 – Jostens Senior Delivery

Feb 27 – ACT for Juniors

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Lunch

Monday:        No School      

Tuesday:         Chili/Queso Chicken Wrap/Mohawk Special Wrap        

Wednesday:   Boneless Chicken Wings/Beef Fingers/Mohawk Special Wrap             

Thursday:       Lasagna Roll Ups/Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla/Mohawk Special Wrap        

Friday:                        Pepperoni Pizza/Chef’s Choice/Mohawk Special Wrap 

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Sports

Congratulations to the Sr high Lady Mohawks for their win last night which advances them to Regionals.

 

Monday –

Tuesday –

Wednesday – GBB vs Salem 7:00 Regional Tournament @ Manila

Thursday –

Friday –

 

 

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 

·        Clay County Farm Bureau Scholarship application is in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Applicant must be a child or grandchild of an active Clay County Farm Bureau member.  Deadline is April 15, 2024.