Announcements 10-23-19
Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.
Success Card drawing will be Thursday during activity period. Teachers would need more success cards should email Mrs. Conley.
There will no school on Friday, Oct. 25.
Congratulations to the following Tennis players for breaking school records this year:
Girls- Callie Henson for most matches played in a season -35 and most doubles matches won in a season with 23.
Boys- Shawn-Hudson Seegraves- most matches won in a season -32 and most singles matches won in a season -25
Brandon Palmer and Shawn-Hudson Seegraves tied for Best Winning percentages doubles in a season - 100%
Michael Palmer - most matches won in a career - 82, most games won in a career 615, and most doubles matches won in a career - 63
Any senior high FBLA member interested in competing should meet in the library TODAY, Wednesday during Activity Period. Please make plans to attend even if you have already spoken to Mrs. Peters about your competitive event.
Any Senior High or Middle Level FBLA member who would like to volunteer to work at Trunk or Treat should see Mrs. Peters before next Tuesday for details.
Rector will be hosting an ACT Bootcamp for any interested Juniors and Seniors. It will be held in their school cafeteria this Saturday starting at 8:00. Please sign up in the office by the end of the day tomorrow.
Date 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.
All Boys and Girls Sr. High Basketball players will be having team pictures taken tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 24 during activity period and will be dismissed from 2nd hour at 9:10.
There will be a Meeting for Powderpuff Team Captains and Coaches on Thursday during activity period:
- 9th Grade - Emma Morrisett, Will Vancil, Josh Redd and Jackson Howell
- 10th Grade- Mycah Blascoe, Hayden Emerson, Logan White, and Nicky Risner
- 11th Grade- Breanna Davis, Mason Dixon, Glenn Campbell, Logan Ralph
- 12th Grade- Jordan Tate and Drake Featherston
Paid members of the Art Club will have a meeting on October 31st in the art room during activity peiod. Members need to see Mrs. Tate before then.
The National FFA Convention will be in Indianapolis next week Oct 29-Nov 2. You will receive a list of those students attending in your email shortly.
THIS WEEK in SPORTS: Sr Volleyball will be playing in the SR District Tournament in Cave City on Thursday. Jr Football will be at Osceola on Thursday night and Sr Football will play at home on Friday vs. Osceola for SENIOR NIGHT.
The Sr. High volleyball team will be headed to state next week. They will be dismissed Monday at 11:00 and play Tuesday at either 3 or 5 o'clock. Please excuse the Sr high Volleyball team, Emma Langley, Maddy Wintizer, and Morgan Rahn.
There will be a Pep bus for students in grades 9-12 that want to go watch the volleyball girls on October 29th in the 3A State Volleyball tournament in Paris, AR. Tickets are $6.00 for the game and money will be needed for food throughout the day. The sign up sheet will be in the office. Seats are limited to the first 40.
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.
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.
It's not too late to join FBLA! Students have until October 31 to pay the $15 dues.
Monday Night Football coming soon! Powderpuff Football will be on Monday night Nov. 4 at 6:00 at Parker Field.
ASVAB for all Juniors November 6.
MEET THE MOHAWKS- November 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium. There will be tailgating, showcase games, and Seniors vs Coaches. Free Chili Dogs!
Deadline without late fees for the December 14 ACT test given at PHS is Friday, November 8.
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“B. Davis Scholarship” - The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2020. Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships. Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application. The deadline for applications is May 22, 2020 ----Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwDrlbPVxfqRTVJsFdpZfCzMZdG
The National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) seeks to assist qualified students who are continuing their education by offering scholarships to those pursuing an Associates or Bachelor degree. Individual scholarships may range from $500 up to $1,500 depending on the candidate’s interest, evaluation results, and recommendation from the NSPMA Scholarship Committee. Click on link below for application packet for (NSPMA). NSPMA Scholarship 2020
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.
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: 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.
LUNCH MENUS
WEDNESDAY, Oct 23 - Lunch- Hamburger, Baked Chips, Fresh Fruit, Kiwi, Salad, Corn- Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich
THURSDAY, Oct 24 - Breakfast- Strawberry Parfait with Homemade Granola, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fruit Cocktail
Lunch- Hot Dogs, Baked Crinkle Fries, Chilled Pears, Orange Wedges, Pork & Beans-- Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger
FRIDAY, Oct 25 - NO SCHOOL
MONDAY, Oct 28 - Breakfast- WG French Toast Sticks, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Orange Wedges
Lunch- Taco Salad with Chips, Refried Beans, Rice Krispy Treat, Chilled Pineapple Tidbits, Corn -Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Fish Sticks
TUESDAY, Oct 29 - Breakfast -Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples, Fruit Cocktail
Lunch- Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Orange Wedges, Applesauce, Salad, Seasoned Carrots -Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs
WEDNESDAY, Oct 30 - Breakfast -WG Pancakes, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Bananas, Pineapple Tidbits, Gogurt
Lunch -Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes / Gravy, Rolls, Warm Apples, Chilled Pears, Green Beans -Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich
THURSDAY, Oct 31 - Breakfast -Biscuit & Gravy, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples, Mandarin Oranges
Lunch- Pepperoni Pizza, Chilled Peaches, Sliced Apples, Salad, Corn -Ala' Carte: HS Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger
