​Announcements 2-12-2020

Announcements 2-12-2020

Blood Drive will be TODAY, Wednesday, February 12.  You will be called out of class when you are needed.

Prom Decorating Committee will meet on Wednesday during activity period in Mrs. Conley's room.

Any senior high FBLA member who sold raffle tickets must turn them in by the end of third period today! There will be no extensions because we are drawing a winner at 11.

English Teachers:  Please check the Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll lists with your students and contact Mrs. Conley with any questions.  P.A. Day is next Tuesday, Feb 18.

eSports will meet after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Computer Lab.

ACT for All Juniors here at PHS is Tuesday,February 25.

Please excuse Michael Parker, Tanner Dixon, Nick Tillman, Angel Garcia, and Logan Ralph to go to Brad Headstart from 9am-10am on Wednesday,Feb 12 to read to the classes. 

The play sponsored by TRCC and Sharing Hearts will be on Friday, February 21 beginning at 8:30. This is for the 7th and 8th graders.  Please dismiss at 8:15.

Seniors:  Mrs. Amber has scholarship applications for the Arkansas Academy of Hair Design.  The deadline is March 30, 2020.  They have schools located in Paragould  and Jonesboro.  Cosmetology is offered at both campuses.  Esthetics and Nail Tech programs are offered at the Jonesboro campus.

BRTC MASH summer program: This is a 2 week camp for 10th and 11th graders interested in health careers.  The camp dates are June 8 -18 and camps are offered at two locations - Jonesboro and Pocahontas.  See Mrs. Amber for an application.  Deadline is April 3. 

FCCLA is raising money to help our local Women's shelter. Two boys per grade and three boys for Seniors  have been chosen to help with this by carrying buckets for donations. One boy per grade will be the beau for their grade, this is determined by which boy raises the most money. The Seniors will have a beau and a king.  So, help vote for these guys with your money to see who will be your class beau and who will be the Senior King.

Reminder:  Thursday all money for Sadie Hawkins must be turned into Mrs. Little by noon.

Please allow FCCLA members who are wearing their 2019-2020 shirts to leave their 5th hour class 5 minutes early (12:09) to come to the FCS room for something. to celebrate FCCLA week.  See attached picture of shirt.

The following FCCLA guy members could leave early if they are wearing red: Josh Redd, Cade Timms Hunter Reeves, Cody Hooten, Hayden Emerson, Easton Laden, Reece Dotson and Jacob Johnson.

Today for FCCLA week we would like to thank all the adults here at PHS for their support.  We could not be successful without each of you!  Members will bring you a small token of our appreciation.

DRAMA CLUB: Students who intend to go on the field trip on Feb. 27th must have HALF of their ticket money ($21.50) to Miss Vernon by the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 14th. The other half will be due the day before we go (Wednesday, Feb. 26th). You will need money for lunch that day (approximately $20 should do it) and any souvenirs you want to buy. Miss Vernon will have permission slips ready for pickup by this Friday (Feb. 8th). See Miss Vernon with any questions.

***Juniors:  If you are planning on participating in Prom this year, you must pay your dues by February 28. Only Juniors with at least $40 dues paid will be able to vote for prom themes and participate on committees.

SPORTS THIS WEEK:   Jr High District for Girls will be tonight, Wednesday at 6:30 vs. Rivercrest at Manila-  Senior District will be the week of Feb 17-21.

 Piggott FFA Celebrates FFA Week with 2 Weeks in 2020 --February 17th-28th        

Week 1

  • Monday Feb. 17th- Presidents Day (No School)
  • Tuesday Feb. 18th-ASUN Marked Tree Electricity Contest
  • Wednesday Feb. 19th- Greenhand/Chapter Farmer Degree Day
    • *FFA members will meet in the new gym during Activity Period.
  • Thursday Feb. 20th- NEA Weld-a-Thon at ASUN
  • Friday Feb 21st- FFA Members Luncheon
    • *FFA Members are to report to the AG Shop during their lunch period for cheeseburgers, chips and drinks.

 Week 2

 ***Monday Feb. 24th- T-Shirt/Hat Day-*FFA members that wear FFA T-shirts or Hats will have a chance for the $20 giveaway.

  • Tuesday Feb. 25th- CDE Day
  • Wednesday Feb. 26th- ASU Beebe CDE Contest
    • *CDE team members will attend the ASU Beebe CDE Contest.
  • Thursday Feb. 27th- Faculty/Staff Pancake Appreciation Breakfast
    • *Breakfast for the Faculty/Staff will be served at 7:35 in the AG Shop. Everyone is invited!!
  • Friday Feb. 28th- Agriculture Presentation to the Elementary School 

Reminder from Mr. Seegraves:  Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, house shoes, and blankets are  NOT permitted per student handbook.

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.

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.

***SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS***

****Seniors:  The MFA scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  The committee will consider scholastic progress, citizenship, extracurricular activities, educational plans, and financial need.  Deadline is March 13, 2020.  Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber.

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, FEB 12-  Lunch-Country Fried Steak, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread, Salad, Fruit-Cook's Choice-Ala' Carte (High School) Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich w/ Tots

THURSDAY, FEB 13-Breakfast-Blueberry Muffins, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Cereal, Fruit-Cook's Choice, Assorted Fruit Juice

Lunch-Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Fries, Carrots with Ranch, Salad, Fruit-Cook's Choice -Ala' Carte (High School) Cheese Pizza only

FRIDAY, FEB 14-Breakfast-Chicken Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Fruit-Cook's Choice, Assorted Fruit Juice

Lunch-HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!-Sweet & Sour Chicken Nuggets, Rice, Salad, Green Peas, Fruit-Cook's Choice, Rice Krispy Treat-Ala' Carte (High School) Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza