Thursday, January 22, 2026

Congratulations to John Johnson, Leighton Daniels, and Adalee Wood who placed first, second, and third in yesterday's Piggott District Spelling Bee. They will represent Piggott in the upcoming Clay County Spelling Bee. 

There will be an Art Club meeting today in the art room during advisory period.

Please excuse the following students who will be on an art trip Friday during 4th period:  Chloe Turnbow, Kendra Redmon, Belle Lovelace, Aaliyah Pierce, Jillian Gossett, Jessica Reed, Christian Flowers, Madden Mack, Ty Blackmon, Chloey Clemons, and Adalyn Brown, and Bryleigh Sisson.

All 8th -9th grade girl basketball players need to come to Coach B’s room today during Advisory.

There will be a Mid-Level FBLA meeting today (Thursday) in Mrs. Huckabay's room during advisory!

Mid-Level FBLA members need to turn in their permission forms by today-Thursday.

7th-9th pace meeting Friday during advisory

Senior Portrait retakes will be February 10th. Don't forget to bring your $20 sitting fee

The Mohawk Pageant is coming up! Saturday, February 21st. There are categories for all ages! The top 5 of the Pre-K through 12th grade categories qualify to compete in the Miss NEA Pageant if they want to. You can register online now!

https://form.jotform.com/250886238380060

**Seniors Civic Testing Schedule—- Report to the library at your assigned time.  If there is a conflict with this schedule, you can email me.

Tuesday, Jan 27

Wed, Jan 27

1st Period

Cayla Gossett

Molly Hopple

Cason Maynard

Bri Morton

Piper Myhre

Brooke Owen

Kendra Redmon

Brandon Sikora

Allie Turner

Willie Vangilder

Jeanel Vaughn

Zane Wallace

2nd Period

Olivia Blackwell

Giorgia Bullegas

Alex Cavaness

Kayleen Clenney

Elizabeth Fennell

Jocelyn Fraser

Taylor Peters

Mason Kinnard

Bo Young

3rd Period

Clark Deckard

Kyler Dickens

Ben Latimer

Kyra Magouirk

Cheyenne Matheney

Levi Moore

Clayton Poe

Chloe Turnbow

Adv/4th Period

Izzy Bean

Wyatt Childers

Will Lipsey

5th Period

Kameron Fisher

Hayden McArthur

3rd Period

Peyton Dobbs

Ryan Dutka

Sydney Johnson

Madilon Martin

Brayden Moore

Jacob Reed

Kyler Reel

Luke Scheidler

Olivia Sexton

The school science fair will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, for 7th–12th grade students. Winners in each category will advance to the Regional Science Fair on February 27, 2026. For more information, see Mrs. Poole.  

Soybean Science Challenge

Students interested in soybean research can incorporate their project into the Soybean Science Challenge as part of their science fair project.

For more information, see Mrs. Poole.  

Seniors:

The Horatio Alger Scholarship application is now open.  Deadline is Feb 15, 2026.  See Mrs. Amber for a link.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States

  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)

  • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

  • Be a United States citizen

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Mandy Coats Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  

  • Must be an active member of a church and/or Christian organization

  • Plan to attend an accredited college or university on  a full time basis

  • 2.0 or better GPA

  • Must be of high moral character, exhibit a strong work ethic, and be intellectually qualified for the desired pursuit

Returned by email no later that Apr 1, 2026

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Ben Farmer Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office or a link can be sent.  Deadline is March 6

Every year, the Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT)

awards a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. One of the

qualifications for this scholarship is the applicant must have had a

family member involved in the pupil transportation industry. (Bus

Driver, Transportation Director, Mechanic, Asst. Transportation

Director)

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Applications for the Regina Crittenden Memorial Scholarship are available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Preference is given to students who plan to pursue a degree in education or a related field.  Deadline is April 18, 2026.  Turn in applications to Mrs. Amber

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The 2026 TEL-AR Scholarship is awarded annually to support students pursuing postsecondary education. TEL-AR awards up to four (4) scholarships of $750 based on the Scholarship Committee’s evaluation of established selection criteria. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, college student, or trade school student who is either a current TEL-AR member or the child or grandchild of a current TEL-AR member.

See Mrs. Amber for a link

Deadline is Mar 1, 2026

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The Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) Scholarship is offered to promote continued education and recognize students for their leadership, scholastic achievement, and civic participation. ASPMA awards up to approximately $40,000 annually, with individual scholarship amounts ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, based on the Scholarship Committee’s evaluation of selection criteria. Scholarships may be eligible for renewal when funds are available.

See Mrs. Amber for a link

Deadline is March 1, 2026 

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The AASSP Scholarship is awarded annually to support a graduating high school senior who is the child of an AAEA member and plans to pursue a degree in education. One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded. Scholarship funds will be issued after the fall semester begins upon submission of proof of 

tuition payment to AAEA. The scholarship may not be applied to any previous academic year.

See Mrs. Amber for a link

May 1, 2026

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The National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) Scholarship supports students continuing their education in a technical/trade certification, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree program. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.

Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,500, with the number of awards based on available funding. Recipients are selected by the NSPMA Scholarship Committee using criteria such as academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, community service, and essay response.

See Mrs. Amber for a link

Deadline March 1, 2026

Monday 1/19

No School

Tuesday 1/20

Pork Patty

Meatball Subs

Wednesday 1/21

Crispitos

Cheese Pizza

Thursday 1/22

Tacos

Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Friday 1/23

Pizza Boli Bites

Crispy/Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Monday

1/19

GBB @ Rector

Tuesday 

1/20

BBB @ Rector

Wednesday 1/21

*BBB vs Riverside

Dismiss 7th - 12th 3.:00

                                                                                                                

Thursday 1/22

GBB/BBB vs EPC

Friday   

1/23