Friday, February 27, 2026

Students:  Remember that after school pickup needs to be in our main parking lot.  We need to be respectful of our neighboring businesses and not use their parking lots for after school pickup.    

                                                                                               

*Students: the interims you will be taking this week are very important.  Please try your best, take your time, and you will be rewarded.

Interim testing dates

Monday 2/23 - ELA

Wednesday 2/25 - Math

Thursday 2/26 - Writing

Friday 2/27 - Science

Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, Feb 24.

Junior students, if you sold Causbie's cakes you may pick them up today- Friday from 3-5 in the new gym lobby. 

Cake pickup is from 3-5 for those Junior class members that sold cakes at the concession stand on Friday. 

Students going to Prom:  There are some coupons for $50 off a tuxedo rental from Men N Black in the front office.

Pictures:

**Class officers will take their group pictures in Mrs. Huckabay's room during advisory on Monday, March 2nd.

**Softball players will take their group picture in the new gym at the end of 7th hour on Monday, March 2nd.

**Jr and Sr Track pictures will be Tuesday, March 3 in the New Gym during advisory.

**The PACE group picture will be taken in the new gym during advisory on Tuesday, March 3rd

**Art Club pictures will be taken Wednesday, March 4th, in the new gym during advisory.

If you have a teacher's permission to visit another classroom during class time, you MUST knock on the door and wait to be recognized.  Do not just enter on your own.    

Students:  When checking grades in HAC, you will need to change your report card view from 2 to 4 in order to see grades for this semester.

Cheerleaders are selling “100th year anniversary tshirt” through March 6.  Order forms are in the office.

Seniors:

ASU representative will be here on March 9 during advisory

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SAMS application is available at sams.adhe.edu.  You will create an account.  This will apply you to the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship along with others.

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FAFSA - studentaid.gov

You will need to fill this out if  you plan to go to college.  It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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The Clay County Cattleman’s Association scholarship is now available.  See Mrs. Amber for a link or QR code.  Deadline is April 3, 2026

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Piggott Chamber of Commerce $1000 scholarship application

https://www.piggottchamberofcommerce.com

Deadline is April 7.

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Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship application is available on the school website or a paper application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline is April 23.  Turn in application to Mrs. Amber. 

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The Chris Brantley Memorial scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. 

Deadline - Thursday, April 2, 2026.  Turn applications in to Mrs. Amber

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The Frankie Faulk Memorial scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline is April 23.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber.  Priority given to students going to a VoTech or Trade school.

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Local Scholarship application is a google form that  has been emailed to your school email.  A list of local scholarships has also been emailed to you.  You will need to submit a form for each scholarship you are applying for -  Deadline to submit applications is April 23

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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

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High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

The High Voltage Lineman Scholarship, sponsored by Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation, is granted to a high school senior aspiring to become a high voltage lineworker. The chosen candidate will receive a scholarship covering tuition and books for the High Voltage Lineman Program at Arkansas State University (ASU) Newport, valued at over $8,000.

For further questions about the scholarship, contact our office at 870.932.8301 or ASU Newport at 870.512.7893.

The deadline to submit an application is Feb 28, 2026.

Application Link Below:

https://craigheadelectric.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1676159?fbclid=IwY2xjawQADJ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeH_L-SleYsvc-bYhm-xU_ElIo74YeGaqtK_v8mE4eqJkza_cV-yxc3aAxJVY_aem_BjlIG_wBoY2smI-JyJE8xg

Monday 2/23

Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Pepperoni Pizza

Tuesday 2/24

Meatloaf Sandwiches

Cheeseburgers

Wednesday 2/25

Crispitos

Cheese Pizza

Thursday 2/26

Mini Corn Dogs

Chicken Quesadilla

Friday 2/27

Cheese Pizza

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich