Thursday, April 11, 2024

 

 

Congrats -

@ JH at Pocahontas

Peyton Winscott-2nd TJ

Kayla Brenna-4th-300m LHurdles

Alyssa Lemmons

Kayla Brenna

Olivia Minton

Audrina McChristian-4x200m Relay

 

@ HS Kennett Inv.

Elizabeth Fennell-7th 800m Run

Alyssa Russell- 1st 100m hh

                            3rd-300m LH

                             3rd-HJ

 

 

Art members who received the Six Flags intent form need to turn them in by April 18th.

 

HS Track will be dismissed @ 1:15 today and depart @ 1:30.

 

 

Junior Class Officers to come to the Computer Lab during Advisory today.

 

There are chips, sodas, Powerades, waters, pickles, and candy for sale in Mrs. Allman’s Room (231) on Friday April 12. You can purchase during advisory or between classes.

 

We are hosting a spring blood drive on April 26.  Our goal is 15 pints!!  Red Cross is offering a gift card as an incentive.  You must be at least 16 years old and 16 year olds must have a permission slip signed.  See Mrs. Amber to sign up and for a permission slip.

 

UAMS Northeast Summer MASH Applications are available – see Mrs. Amber for a link.  Deadline to apply is April 12.  June 17-21 at the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus in Jonesboro.  Ideal students will have a minimum 3.0 GPA, completed 10th grade, completed high school Biology and be interested in exploring health careers.

 

The gym will be closed from April 15th-19th for prom. Anyone who has items in the locker rooms needs to get their belongings out this week. Only juniors are allowed in the gym during this week.

 

The Spanish Club is selling Mohawk t-shirts until April 17th. The shirt is red with all sports, organizations, and clubs listed on the back with crossed tomahawks and Mohawk Nation on the front. 

The Spanish Club needs to meet during advisory on Wednesday with any order forms and money turned into them. 

 

 

The following FCCLA members will be attending the state meeting/STAR Events Competition next week (Tues., Wed., Thurs., April 9-11):

Haley Hanners, Hannah McBroome, Taylor Peters, Cason Maynard, Olivia Blackwell, and Londyn Morton.

Please do not count them absent.

 

The Clay County Junior Fair Board applications are available in the main office. 

 

Auditions for the Marching Band Colorguard will be April 22nd-26th. You do not have to currently be in band to try out! If you're interested in trying out, you need to sign up on the sheet in the office and take an information packet. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Allman in Room 231.

 

The Senior High Cheerleaders are selling school spirit t-shirts and sweatshirts that say "On gamedays we wear red and black." See any Senior High Cheerleader to order. The last day to order is April 10th. All proceeds go to summer camp fees!

 

 

Seniors:  I have posted a list of Honor Graduates on my door.  If you think you should be on the list and are not, please see me. 

 

Any sophomore or junior interested in applying for a BRTC CTC program for next school year, see Mrs. Amber for an application.  The application along with a letter of recommendation letter is due ASAP

 

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!

 

Lifeguard applications for the Public Pool are available in the office and with Ms. Shawna.  You must be at least 15 years old to apply.

 

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. 

Students – you do not need to park in the handicap parking spot at the church and do not block the door.  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

April 16/17/18 - ATLAS testing for grades 9/10

April 19 – Prom

April 23/24/25 - ATLAS testing for grades 7/8 

April 26 – Blood Drive

 

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Lunch

Monday:        No School      

Tuesday:         Macho Nacho/Hot Ham & Cheese sliders/Crispy Chicken Wrap

Wednesday:   BBQ Chicken/Taco Burrito/Crispy Chicken Wrap

Thursday:       Beef Stroganoff/Queso Chicken/Crispy Chicken Wrap  

Friday:                        Sausage Pizza/Chef’s Choice/Crispy Chicken Wrap        

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Sports

 

Monday –

Tuesday – SB vs Rector       BB/ Jr BB vs Rector

Wednesday –

Thursday – Baseball vs Rivercrest      Softball @ Rivercrest DH

Friday –

Saturday -  BB/Jr BB vs Cooter 12:00

 

 

 

Seniors Info/Scholarships

·        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.

·        The Holly Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship application is available.  See Mrs. Amber for a link to the application. Applications will be accepted until midnight on May 3, 2024.  You will email your completed application to the email address on the application.

·        The Clay Conservation District Agricultural Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  This is for students intending to pursue a degree in agriculture.  Deadline is April 12.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber

·        Piggott Elementary Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline is April 26.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber

·        Legacy Equipment scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office or you can apply online www.legacyequipment.com/about-us/scholarship-application.  Must be pursuing an agriculture relate field.  Deadline is April 12, 2024.  Applications may be submitted online, dropped off at any of their 7 locations, or emailed to thenson@legacyequipment.com

·        The Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship application is available on the school website.  Go to piggottschools.net >>> click on Menu >>> Documents >>> scroll down to Senior Info/Scholarships >>> Gaylon Lawrence Memorial application is located here.  The deadline is April 30.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber

·        The Local Scholarship application is available on the school website.  Go to piggottschools.net >>> click on Menu >>> Documents >>> scroll down to Senior Info/Scholarships >>> The application and list are both located here.  Fill out the application and put the scholarship name at the top.  I will be coming around during advisory in the next week to help if you have questions.  You can also see me if you have any questions.  Deadline is April 30 .  Turn in to Mrs. Amber.