​Announcements 10-16-19

Announcements 10-16-19 

Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.

Teachers:  Please remember grades need to be in the computer by the end of the day on Thursday October 17th. You will load to gradebook on Progress Reports unless you teach Wheel classes.  Parent Teacher conference is on Tuesday October 22nd 3:30-7:00.

Congratulations to the Boys' Tennis Team for being State Runner-up in 3A.

Congratulations to Shawn-Hudson Seegraves for being State Runner-up in Boys singles.  Congratulations to  Cooper Harris/Michael Palmer for being State Runners-up  in Doubles.

Congratulations to the Girls' Tennis Team for being 8th in the state.

Congratulations to Destiny Chase/Callie Henson for being 6th in the state in Girls' Doubles.

Congratulations to the Sr High Volleyball Team for defeating CRA last night.

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.

FCCLA members who are participating in STAR Events must turn in their permission slip and money today. 
Congratulations to FCCLA for receiving the Most Elegant Table Award at the Chamber Banquet last night. This is the 3rd year in a row. The FCCLA Officers represented us well.

School picture make-up day will be Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Students who were absent on the first picture day need to have their pictures taken on make-up day even if they are not buying packages. If you purchased a package but would like to have your child’s picture retaken, there will be a $10.00 retake fee. You will also need to return the original package.  

Senior ads being done by the yearbook staff are due by Friday, October 18. 

Anyone interested in Jr/Sr High chess needs to meet in Ms. Penny Toombs’ room (across from the cafeteria) during activity period on Tuesday, October 29th.

Teachers:  Faculty Meeting on Wednesday after school.

Please excuse the following students on Wednesday, Oct 16th from 7:47-11:30 to take the PSAT in Mrs. Penny Toombs' room. Emma Graddy, Colton Haywood, Macey Williams, Brent Gossett, Hunter Smith, Trey Cavaness, and Braden Deckard.

There will be a meeting in the library during activity period on Wednesday, October 16, for 11th and 12th grade Beta members.

FBLA members who plan to attend Pro Sports Career Day with the Memphis Grizzlies MUST turn in their forms and money by this Friday, October 18! See Mrs. Peters for more information.

It's not too late to join FBLA! Students have until October 31 to pay the $15 dues.

Students interested in participating in the fall play and attending this year's drama field trips need to stop by Miss Vernon's room today or tomorrow to vote on the fall play date and potential trip offerings. This is in preparation for the Drama Club meeting THIS Friday at activity in the library. Seventh and eighth graders are eligible to join and participate in our plays. TEACHERS: Please help us be sure they are aware that Drama Club is open to seventh and eighth graders. Thanks!

****2019 AR State Fair Students- Please excuse these students on given dates.   

**Commercial Heifers October 15th-17th --Cameron Collier, Morgan Smart, Bryon Poole, Elise Gossett, Levi Cook, Macey Haygood, Elizabeth Spinks, Emberleigh Clenney

There will be a meeting in the library during activity period on Thursday, October 17, for 9th and 10th grade Beta members.

There will be a Drama club meeting on Friday during activity period in the Library.

The following seniors have not turned in baby pictures for the yearbook. You have until Monday, 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.

Monday Night Football coming soon! Powderpuff Football will be on Monday night Nov. 4 at 6:30 at Parker Field. 

  • THIS WEEK in SPORTS: 
  • Thursday - 7th/Jr Football vs. Hoxie- Home --
  •  Jr VB District Tournament begins on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Cave City TBA
  • Friday - SR Football at Hoxie 7:00
  • Sr VB District Tournament next Thurs. Oct. 24 (State Volleyball will be 10/28 - 11/2)

Dates to Remember:  Blood Drive Thursday, October 24  see Mrs. Amber to sign up.  You have to be 16 to give blood - 16 year olds will need a permission slip signed  - those are available in Mrs. Amber's office.

 ASVAB for all Juniors November 6.

Seniors:  SEMO is hosting  Show Me Days on 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. 23rdFor 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

WEDNESDAY, Oct 16 -Lunch--Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (New), Orange Wedges, Salad--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Oct 17 -Breakfast-Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Gogurt, Chilled Mandarin Oranges

Lunch--Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Apple Slices, Chilled Peaches, Corn--Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Oct 18 --Breakfast-Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Peaches

Lunch--BBQ Riblet Sandwich, Tator Tots, Orange Wedges, Applesauce, Baked Beans-Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers