Monday, April 15, 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

 

 

Please announce-Congrats to the following for track @ Pocahontas

Alyssa Russell-HJ 6th, 300m Low hurdles 2nd-STATE QUALIFYING TIME!

Nya Noble-Romero-800m Run-7th

 

 

Juniors will be working on prom on Monday and Tuesday from 5-9, Wednesday after school until 5, and Thursday from 5 until finished. Juniors who don't want to be counted absent on Friday must work on prom after school this week.

 

Prom is this Friday night. The banquet will be at 6:00 pm, in the new gym. Those walking out need to meet in the cafeteria at 7:30 pm. The grand march is at 8:00 pm. 

 

There will be a Boogie Woogie Award presented at 10:45 pm at prom to the student who dances the longest and with the most enthusiasm. 

 

 

 

Students interested in taking concurrent classes for next school year, see Mrs. Amber for registration and paperwork.  You must have qualifying scores to take any college classes.  See Mrs. Amber for information if you are interested.

 

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

 

Seniors: Senior Trip permission slips, money, and waiver forms are due to Mrs. Sadie this Friday, April 19th

 

Seniors will go to the library on Thursday April 18 during Advisory to meet with the Arkansas Rehabilitation representative.

 

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.

 

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 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.

 

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:        Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich/Cheese Pizza wedges/Turkey Cheese Wrap 

Tuesday:         Pizza Boli Bites/Chicken Cheese Quesadilla/Turkey Cheese Wrap

Wednesday:   Boneless Chicken Wings/Cheeseburger/Turkey Cheese Wrap

Thursday:       Beefy Macaroni/Hot Dog/Turkey Cheese Wrap 

Friday:                        Chicken Quesadilla/Chef’s Choice/Turkey  Cheese Wrap          

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Sports

 

Monday – BB @ Manila

Tuesday – SB @ Corning        BB/Jr BB @ Marmaduke

Wednesday –

Thursday – SB vs Manila        BB @ Harrisburg

Friday –

 

 

 

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.