Monday, April 22, 2024

 

Congratulations to the Jazz Band and Eli Hartwell!!

Last Friday the jazz band received a rating of "Excellent" at the state jazz festival and Eli Hartwell received an outstanding soloist award!

 

If you would still like to order Prom pictures, please see Mrs. Heather or email her by this Friday.

 

The Mohawk pageant is next Saturday April 27th. There are signup forms in the office.

 

Senior High FBLA Members: Don't forget to return your Six Flags permission slips and money by Tuesday! Tickets will be ordered Wednesday morning.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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!

 

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

April 26 – Blood Drive

 

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Lunch

Monday:        Cheeseburger/Sausage Pizza/Mohawk Burrito   

Tuesday:         Walking Tacos/Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito/Mohawk Burrito

Wednesday:   Pork Patty/Beef & Cheese Roll-up/Mohawk Burrito

Thursday:       Spaghetti/Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich/Mohawk Burrito     

Friday:                        Cheese Pizza/Chef’s Choice/Mohawk Burrito     

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Sports

 

Monday – Sr High Track District

Tuesday –

Wednesday –

Thursday –

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 

·        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.

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

·        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.

·        The Clay County Cattleman’s Association scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  It is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student pursing a degree in animal science and/or agriculture. Deadline is April 25, 2024. Turn in to Mrs. Amber