P.T. Conference

Announcements 3-18-2021

 Parent-Teacher Conference will be Thursday, March 18 and parents can pick up report cards in the High School Cafeteria from 3:30 - 7 p.m.  Spring Break will be March 22-26.  7th/8th Grade Wheel Classes will change after Spring Break. 

There will be NO ESports this Thursday due to P.T. Conference.

CANCELLED-Sr. High Track meet Thursday, March 18 at Pocahontas.  Please dismiss at 1:30.  Bus leaves at 2:00 at Old Gym.     Track practice after school on Thursday.

Softball game at Corning Thursday, March 18 at 4.  Dismiss1:45.

Congrats to the following Jr. High track athletes for their finishes at the Peco Relays:    Nya Noble-Romero - 1st - 400 meters and 2nd in the 800 m, Keegan Scudder - 7th - Triple Jump and  Aaron Mauldin -8th Discus

** In recognition of March designated as Art Youth Month, the Art Club would like to encourage everyone to participate in the following dress-up days next week.  

**Art week participants should visit the art room between classes for a participation reward.   Thursday - Tie Dye Day: wear tie dye. Art club members that wear a tie dyed shirt will receive pizza.   August Glud was the winner of Wednesday's Dress Like a Local participation.

The following art students will be in the art room 5th period Thursday:  Arin Keller and Callie Henson.

JUNIORS & SENIORS --- Mrs. Amber has sent  you an email regarding After Prom.  If you are attending, the permission slips and $10 are due by Friday, March 19!  Turn in to Mrs. Amber.  Prom is April 9.

This Friday, March 19 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.

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. 

--If you are caught throwing food in the cafeteria you will stay after lunch and clean the whole cafeteria. 

--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.  

BREAKFAST-LUNCH MENUS*******************************************************

THURSDAY, MAR 18-Breakfast-CHICKEN AND WAFFLES, FRUIT ,JUICE, MILK

Lunch- CHICKEN NUGGETS, MAC-N-CHEESE ,CALIFORNIA BLEND VEGS- 2nd CHOICE- MEATBALL SUBS, CHICKEN CAESER WRAP, CHEF SALAD

FRIDAY, MAR 19-Breakfast-POPTART, FRUIT,JUICE, MILK--LUNCH - COOK's CHOICE

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

Seniors:  The Kalem Rouse Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  Graduates planning to major/minor in agriculture field of study or enroll in a Vo-Tech are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Seniors:  The Hannah Blankenship Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office.  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, provide proof of SAE & active participation in FFA during your senior year (SAE must be "hands-on" by the candidate), must provide a 500-1000 word essay.  Deadline is April 16, 2021.  Turn in application to Mrs. Amber.

Seniors:  The Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is a 4-year renewable scholarship of $1000 per semester given by the Piggott Community Sharing Hearts.  This scholarship is for a student who exhibits excellence in academics, leadership, and character.  The application is available from Mrs. Conley or Mrs. Amber or a fillable application can be found on the Piggott School website under Menu- Senior Info/Scholarship. A 300 word essay is required.  Deadline is April 16, 2021.

**Seniors:  Mrs. Amber has the Clay County Farm Bureau Scholarship application in her office.  You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better and must be a child or grandchild of an active Clay County Farm Bureau member.  Preference goes toward seeking a degree in agriculture or the medical field, but it is not a requirement.  Deadline is April 15, 2021

Seniors:  The AR Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (AACTEA) is offering $500 scholarships to students who enroll in an Arkansas college or university, including junior colleges, community colleges, and vocational/technical colleges. All applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2021. The form can be downloaded here.

Seniors:  The AR School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) is offering scholarships to students in search of a vocational, associate, or bachelor’s degree. The scholarship payment shall be made directly to the student to assist them with their educational expenses. Please click here to download the Scholarship Application. All applications must be postmarked on or before April 9th, 2021.

**Seniors:  The Clay County Cattleman's Association is awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursing a degree in Animal Science and/or Agriculture. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, individual character, career plans, and leadership potential.  Preference may be given to children, grandchildren, or a relative of a Clay County Cattleman's Association Member.  Please see Mrs. Amber for an application.  Deadline is May 1.

**Textbook Scholarship for Fall 2021. Each scholarship will cover the full cost of books for the Fall 2021 semester. We will choose 2 winners at UCA, Conway and UACCM, Morrilton, then one winner for CBC, Conway. We will announce the winners on Facebook and Instagram, May 15th 2021. Students can also visit our website www.conwaybooks.com and fill out the scholarship form under our "info" tab. One entry person.

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**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: 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.