Announcements 12-11-19
Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Boys Basketball team for defeating Trumann.
Tennis Banquet will be at Los Compadres at 5:30 on Thursday night.
Students: Only cheerleaders should be in the cheer locker room and no one should be playing on the mats.
LOST AND FOUND: There are several items that have been turned in to the office. If you are missing a jacket or other item, please check in the office ASAP.
JUNIE B CAST: Do not forget you have practice from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 224. Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 5 p.m.
The FBLA senior high group picture will be taken on Wednesday, December 11, during activity period in the new gym. You will receive your t-shirt at that time and put it on for the picture. Remember, everyone receives a t-shirt this year!
Art Club members participating in Secret Santa make sure to remember to buy your gift for your person.
Art Club members: if you did not pick up butter braids yesterday, you need to do it today. Please add Charidy Featherston to the group going to the nursing home.
Art Club will work on boxes for parade today after school until 5:30, Thursday from 6-8, and possibly late Friday night. Sign up for work time on artboard.
The Art Club Christmas party will be Tuesday, December 17th during activity period for all members. There is a sign up sheet on the artboard outside the Mrs. Tate's room. Faculty and staff are invited to the annual Christmas party sponsored by the Art Club in the library on December 19th during both lunches. Hope everyone's been good this year!
The following students will represent Piggott High School in the Piggott District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, December 11. They will be dismissed Wednesday morning at 8:30. The spelling bee will begin at 9am in the elementary school library. Seventh grade: Tucker Dunlap, Dagan Frerking, William Lucas, and Scott Wright. Eighth grade: Ashlynn Bearden, Jina Clifford, Emily Conley, and Logan Steele.
The following students will be singing at the nursing home on Wednesday the 11th during first and second period. Destini Chase, Piper Hicks, Shalyn Parrish, Brandon Seal, Emma Shaw, Skylar Stone, Ryan Tompkins, Madison Bowers, Abby Dutka, Amber Reed, Morgan Smart, Jordan Tate, Makayla Allman, Jamara Ball, Jawslyn Gates, Abby McCluskey, Hayley Miller, Charidy Featherston and Rebecca Woolery
Senior High and Middle Level FBLA Members: Don’t forget your donation to be able to attend the Christmas party! Donations MUST be brought to Mrs. Peters by the end of the day THIS THURSDAY, December 12! Any senior high or middle level FBLA member interested in working the hot dog booth at ChristmasFest this Saturday should see Mrs. Peters by this Wednesday. Two shifts are available: 1:45-3:30 or 3:30-5:15.
Holiday Band Concert this Sunday, December 15th at 2pm in the PHS Middle Gym. There will be performances from the 7th Grade Beginning Band, 8th Grade Band, High School Band, Jazz Band, as well as performances from a couple of small groups.
Jr. high/Sr. High Girls Basketball will meet in the New Gym during activity period.
FBLA Members (Senior High and Middle Level): Our Holiday party will be on Monday, December 16 in the High School library during lunch. All members MUST see Mrs. Peters for more information and to pick up your ticket to attend no later than Wednesday, December 11.
Please excuse students on the attached list on Thursday, December 12th all day to perform A Christmas Carol at Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center. Braden Taylor, Trey Cavaness, Colton Haywood, Jake Toombs, Hunter Smith, Emma Graddy, Rebecca Woolery, Macey Williams, Mason Lowe, Emily Conley, Logan Ralph, Madison Arenaz, Braden Deckard, Piper Hicks, Jenna Owen, Destiny Potter, Destiny Robinson, Kimberly Sexton, Grace Williams, Tana Benson, Hailey Filbrandt, Kirsten Haney, and Jessica Holt.
FCCLA members: We will have our December meeting as a luncheon meeting/Secret Santa Reveal on Tuesday December 17th in the FCS room during 2nd lunch. Members will be required to bring a dish, sign up sheet will be in Mrs. Little's room. Teachers, only members with the Early to Lunch ticket will be allowed to leave 5th hour 5 mins. early that day. Members who have 1st lunch see Mrs. Little for arrangements.
Reminder from Mr. Seegraves: Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, house shoes, and blankets are NOT permitted per student handbook.
Sports this week: Friday, Dec 13 Boys Basketball vs. Hoxie at Home beginning at 5:00
Holiday Spirit Week/Food Drive *** December 9 - 13
Wednesday – Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday – Deck Our Halls: wear your favorite holiday accessory – holiday hat, red and green, a holiday character, festive jewelry, light up your wardrobe with lights, etc……
Friday – “Polar Express Day” - Wear school appropriate pajamas and slippers.
We will have a food drive during this week also. We will be collecting canned foods and nonperishable food items. We will be having a competition to see what grade level can collect the most items. A can will count as 1 item, boxes and packages count as 1 item. Do not separate fruit snacks, cereal bars, etc. The food collected will be used for our Food Backpack program and holiday food boxes for families.
- 7th grade food collector is Coach Slaven in room 238
- 8th grade food collector is Ms. Woolery in room 209
- 9th grade food collector is Ms. Jenna in room 211
- 10th grade food collector is Mrs. Natalie in the library
- 11th grade food collector is Ms. Crommie in room 236
- 12th grade food collector is Mrs. Flowers in room 225
MICROWAVES IN THE CAFETERIA - Students please wipe out the microwaves in the cafeteria after using. This is not the cafeteria workers responsibility. If you use the microwaves, please help us to be able to keep them by doing your part. Thank you.
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Seniors: The License2Howl scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2019 - Feb 1, 2020. See Mrs. Amber for the link or you can contact Tara Thomason at 870-972-2718, or tthomason@astate.edu
“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
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.
Seniors: SEMO is hosting Show Me Days on Feb 17 and March 28. You can register at semo.edu/showmeday
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.
LUNCH MENU
WEDNESDAY, Dec 11 - Lunch-Oven-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls, Warm Apples, Salad-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich
THURSDAY, Dec 12-Breakfast-WG French Toast Sticks, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Apple Wedges
Lunch -Burrito with Cheese, Salsa Cup, Strawberries & Bananas, Salad, Carrot Sticks with Ranch Cup-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger
FRIDAY, Dec 13-Breakfast-Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pineapple
Lunch -Hot Dogs, Baked Crinkle Fries, Chilled Pears, Orange Wedges, Salad, Pork & Beans -Ala' Carte HS-Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers
