Announcements 1-6-2021

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Announcements 1-6-2021

Report Cards go out TODAY, Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Any girl grades 9-12 interested in playing softball this year should go by the Middle Gym to sign-up with Coach Carr by the end of the day on Thursday.

Any student in grades 8, 9, or 10 who has in interested in attending the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Science, or the Arts, ASMSA, should contact Mrs. Amber.  A representative of ASMSA can come to the school or hold a Zoom meeting with our students who want more information. 

Any student grades 9-12 who needs a schedule change for second semester should email Mrs. Amber.  Any student grades 7-8 who needs a schedule change should email Mrs. Conley . Schedule changes will end on TODAY, Wednesday.

 Friday, Jan. 8, will be a FLEX DAY.  Students do not have to come to school. Any students on campus will meet in the cafeteria and may complete work from there. Decisions will be made about the remainder of the semester at a later date.

SPORTS THIS WEEK:

Thursday, Jan 7, Jr Boys and Jr Girls Basketball vs. Manila at 6:00. 

Thursday, Jan 7, Sr Boys and Sr Girls Basketball at Sloan-Hendrix at 5:00.  Please excuse at 2:15.

Friday, Jan 8--Jr/Sr Girls and Boys Basketball at Manila beginning at 4:30.  

7th and 8th grade Archery Practice will  be held soon. Stay tuned for more details.

REMINDER: Attention Students: PLEASE carry a water bottle as you are not able to get a drink from the fountain unless you have a bottle.  It can be a disposable type or a reusable type.  

You MUST WEAR MASKS in the hallway and in classes that cannot be socially distanced. Please also put your masks on anytime you are mobile including the cafeteria during lunch.  Students must come in the cafeteria/building when arriving at school. No one is to stay in vehicles in the parking lot or leave campus. This is not a new rule.

We have "Hunter Strong" bracelets for sale in the office for $3 each. There are Buttons to honor Hunter Midkiff for sale in the office for $3. Proceeds from the button sales will go to a scholarship fund in memory of Hunter.

2020-2021 PHS yearbook order forms were sent home. There is a payment plan to help our families. Online ordering is available at Jostensyearbooks.com.

**STUDENTS: Please remember that when they get up from the lunch tables you must have their masks on.

-Breakfast/Lunch Menu: -

WEDNESDAY, JAN 06-- Breakfast- BREAKFAST BAR ORANGES JUICE MILK

Lunch--SALISBURY STEAK M POTATOES B GRAVY ROLL CARROT STICKS FRUIT MILK E 2nd CHOICE MEATBALL SUB

THURSDAY, JAN 07-- Breakfast- CEREAL STRAWBERRIES JUICE MILK

Lunch--  HIGH SCHOOL CHICKEN NUGGETS MAC N CHEESE FRUIT MILK 2nd CHOICE COOKS CHOICE

FRIDAY, JAN 08- Breakfast--FRENCH TOAST STICKS APPLE JUICE MILK

Lunch--CHEESE PIZZA CORN SALAD FRUIT CUP MILK HIGH SCHOOL

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

*** University of Central Arkansas is hosting one more preview zoom meeting. It is scheduled for  Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m. Students will learn about both of their honors programs, the Schedler Honors College and the University Scholars Program, as well as hear from current honors students, take a virtual tour of the honors housing, and learn about the application process. All high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to UCA's Honors College. See Mrs. Amber for details.

***Seniors:  The Arkansas Tech Department of English and World Languages is awarding six creative writing scholarships worth as much as $1500 each! -Any high school senior is eligible to enter:

  • -Scholarship may be used to pursue any degree at ATU, including the only Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing in Arkansas
  • -Deadline: January 15, 2021

***Seniors:  The MFA Foundation Scholarship is available online at www.MFAFoundation.com.Applicants must be a child or grandchild (including step) of a member -level customer.  The membership number and relation must be on the application.  Deadline is February 15, 2021

****University of Central Arkansas -The Windgate Scholarship is based on talent and financial need and can be worth up to $2,000 per semester in the freshman year, based on amount of financial need. The scholarship is renewable and can increase up to $1,000 each year.  In the senior year, up to $5,000 per semester can potentially be awarded.  Two such scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 academic year. To be eligible for the Scholarship, students must do the following:

  • ·         Complete on-line submission of an FAFSA form by the deadline indicated in the Application.   Instructions for accessing the form are provided in the Application;
  • ·         Return a completed Application, along with the requested materials, via United States Mail, to my office by the deadline shown in the Application;
  • ·         Plan to declare Art as their major emphasis of study; and,
  • ·         Attend the University of Central Arkansas in the fall 2021 semester.

If you or any other individuals have any questions about the Application or the Scholarship itself, feel free to contact me by telephone at (501) 450-3113 or via email at bryanm@uca.edu .  The Application can also be found on the Department of Art’s website at http://uca.edu/art/prospective-students/.

**Seniors: Williams Baptist University offers a Williams Works Program which is a work program where students will work 16 hours a week and receive a work scholarship to cover tuition. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2021. Apply at williamsbu.edu/williamsworks

**Seniors: The American Legion Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office. You must be a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaire. Applications must be received by March 12,2021.