Announcements 2-9-2021
Seniors: The Holly Mauldin Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship application is now available. Email Mrs. Amber for the application. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2021.
The ACT for the juniors will be Tuesday, February 23.
Congratulations to the Elementary staff and students who participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. They raised $2188.26 for this wonderful cause. Way to go, Mohawks!
Frank Staples will be here tomorrow starting at 8:30 to take 7th-SH boys and girls basketball pictures.
This week is National FCCLA Week! PHS FCCLA will celebrate with activities in Mrs. Little's room. Members not in class were invited to a Google Classroom. Visit the FCCLA Google Classroom for more details about activities and see the FCCLA bulletin board for information and visit the website at www.fcciainc.org. Don't miss out on some fun and learn more about this great student organization.
FCCLA members not in class come by the FCS room today to guess the kisses! Details when you arrive.
Valentine's Day deliveries will be Thursday only and must be delivered to the High School Library.
FBLA will be baking cookies for Make A Wish next Thursday, February 18. Students who wish to buy cookies MUST order and pay by this Thursday, Feb. 11. See Mrs. Peters to order or you can order with your 5th period teacher. Forms will be put in teacher’s mailboxes later in the day on Monday. Prices are: $.75/1 cookie, $4/half-dozen, $7/dozen.
This Friday, February 12 is a FLEX DAY. We will have Flex days on Fridays until further notice. Students coming to school should report to the cafeteria. Breakfast and Lunch will be served.
Monday, Feb 15 will be a Remote Learning Day.. No students will come to the school building. All instruction will be given remotely. Students should check their Google Classrooms to find assignments/assessments and deadlines.
Attention Students and Teachers: NO HATS are allowed on campus. Hoods must be removed upon coming into any building.
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.
Students: If you are caught throwing food in the cafeteria you will stay after lunch and clean the whole cafeteria. This is from Mrs. Jean and per Mr. Seegraves.
Junior After Prom Committee is selling Mohawk T-shirts. Order forms are in the main office or in Mrs. Amber's office. Turn in money and orders to Mrs. Amber by Thursday, Feb 11.
Junior After Prom Committee is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on February 27. Entry fee is $30. See Mrs. Amber for more details. Please register by Feb 25.
Seniors: Mrs. Amber has emailed you the study guide for the Civics Exam you have to take and pass in order to graduate. She will be contacting you with the testing schedule.
Girls in grades seven through twelve: Entry forms for the Miss Mohawk pageant may be found on the counter in the high school office. Entry form and entry fee are due by Friday, Feb. 12.
The PHS Pre-AP ART class is selling pillows for $5.60 or $6 donation near the art room. See Mrs. Tate if interested. The proceeds will go to the Hunter Midkiff scholarship fund and to the Gilbee Family.
Tuesday, Feb 9 - SR Girls and Boys Basketball vs. Manila at 6:00
Thursday, Feb 11- SR Girls and Boys Basketball at Rivercrest at 6:00.
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.
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: -
TUESDAY, FEB 09--Breakfast-CINNAMON ROLL, FRUIT, JUICE, MILK
Lunch--,PHILLY CHEESE STEAK, FRENCH FRIES. SALAD= 2nd CHOICE- HAMBURGER, HAM & CHEESE WRAP, CHEF SALAD
WEDNESDAY, FEB 10--Breakfast-PANCAKE ON A STICK, FRUIT, JUICE, MILK
Lunch--SALISBURY STEAK, MASHED POTATOES, BROWN GRAVY, BLACK EYED PEAS, ROLLS, FRUI,T MILK -- 2nd CHOICE HAM CHEESE POCKET, CHICKEN FAJITA WRAP, CHEF SALAD
THURSDAY, FEB 11--Breakfast-FRENCH TOAST STICK, FRUIT, JUICE, MILK
Lunch-- SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, BROWN RICE, BROCCOLI, EGG ROLLS, FORTUNE COOKIES- 2nd CHOICE- PEPPERONI PIZZA, CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP, CHEF SALAD
FRIDAY, FEB 12 Breakfast-POP TART, FRUIT, JUICE, MILK
Lunch- COOK's CHOICE
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***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 Monday, February 15, 2021
***Seniors: The AAFC is offering the AAFC scholarship and is available at http://www.theaaea.org You must be planning to major in the field of education, have at least a 3.0 GPA, exhibit a good citizenship record with no suspensions or expulsions, and participate in service or academic organizations or extracurricular activities. The completed application must be received on or before February 19, 2021
Seniors: The Holly Mauldin Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship application is now available. Email Mrs. Amber for the application. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2021.
**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.
***The EAST scholarship provides high school seniors who participate in their campus EAST programs the opportunity to earn a 12-15 hour tuition scholarship while attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello. UAM awards two per year. Application is attached and listed criteria below:
- EAST Scholarship Award: Tuition for up to 15 academic hours of credit, beginning the fall semester immediately following the high school senior year. Eligibility: Any high school graduating senior is eligible to apply who completes a scholarship application, shows proof of at least two years of active involvement in a recognized high school EAST program, has a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average, a minimum ACT composite score of 19 or comparable SAT score and a minimum score of 19 in English, Reading, and Mathematics, and provides two letters of reference regarding EAST service and performance. Any major in any degree program offered by UAM is accepted. Selected award(s) must be used the first semester immediately following high school graduation and will be made by the Scholarship Committee. Additional Criteria: Any student selected for this award will be required to complete an assignment on campus for a minimum of 10 hours per week each semester the award is made. Arrangements for the assignment will be coordinated through the Scholarship Office. Priority deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 1. Renewal Criteria: Minimum completion of 12 hours of college level work the first semester and 15 hours in the second semester and thereafter and minimum of 3.00 GPA in an academic year.
****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:
1) 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; 2) Return a completed Application, along with the requested materials, via United States Mail, to my office by the deadline shown in the Application; 3) Plan to declare Art as their major emphasis of study; and, 4) Attend the University of Central Arkansas in the fall 2021 semester.
- As noted on the form, the deadline for mailing the application materials is March 19th and the deadline for submission of FAFSA information is March 5th. 2021 Application for the Windgate Scholarship
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: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program-Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 15th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline - June 12, 2021.
Application Process-Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site.