Announcements 3-31-2021
Teachers: Check you email for the FFA Farm Sale Worker Lists for each day. Substitutes, please check with the office for the lists. Farm Sale will be this Saturday, April 3 at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
Next week, Tuesday - Thursday, April 6-8 , will be ACTAspire Testing for 9th and 10th grade.
Tuesday - Thursday, April 13-15 will be ACTAspire Testing for 7th and 8th Grade.
Prom will be next Friday, April 9.
This year's Sophomores and Juniors: If you are interested in taking concurrent classes next year ---- see Mrs. Amber. --It is time to register. You must have qualifying ACT Aspire (9th or 10th scores) or ACT scores. We can submit the paperwork starting April 5, 2021.
Congratulations to the following FBLA members for their success at the State Leadership Conference. These members have qualified to compete at Nationals:
1st Place winners in their events: Hunter Smith, Trey Cavaness, Maddy Wintizer, Dixie Book, Braden Deckard, and Madison Arenaz; 2nd Place awards went to: Anna Haley, Rosie Garcia, Tyson Peters, Skylar Stone, Hayden Blue, and Macey Williams; 3rd Place qualifiers were: Mycah Blascoe, Paylee Myhre, Tyson Peters, Skylar Stone, Natalie Boyd, and Elise Gossett; and 4th Place Alyssa Russell.
Congratulations also to Middle Level member Taylor Peters for placing 3rd at state in Elevator Speech.
**Seniors: The local scholarship application is available on our school website. Go to Menu----> Documents----> scroll down to "Senior Info/Scholarships"----> You can click on "List of PHS scholarships" to see the scholarships available. Click on the PHS Local Scholarship Application for a fillable form. Turn in these applications to Mrs. Amber. Deadline is April 16, 2021.
FBLA members who sold Little Caesar's pizza kits: Please make arrangements to pick up pizza kits next Tuesday afternoon, April 6, from 3:00 - 5:30 at the high school cafeteria. We do not have a place to store kits that are not picked up.
Congratulations to the PHS Chess team for placing third in the regional tournament. They have qualified to compete in the state tournament April 10th! Chess Team: Corbin Chronister, Trey Cavaness, Colton Haywood, and Tyson Peters.
Thurs- Softball at Manila at 4:30. Please dismiss at 1:45.
Sat - Baseball at Rivercrest DH beginning at 1:30.
**7th Grade Track on Thursday, 4/1 at Hoxie. Please dismiss at 1:00
**High School Track- PECO Relays at Pocahontas on Thursday, 4/1 Please dismiss at 1:00.
Art Club is selling Butter Braids and cookie dough from March 29th to April 9th. If you would like to purchase any and aren't in contact with our 8 members, please contact Mrs. Tate to order.
This Friday, April 2 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.
--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.
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Wednesday - Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit
Lunch - Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, black-eyed peas, rolls, 2nd choice Hamburger - Other options - chicken bacon ranch wrap, chef salad.
Thursday - Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait, graham crackers, fruit, juice, milk
Lunch - Nachos with ground beef, refried beans, corn, sour cream, salsa, fruit, milk- 2nd choice - Meatball sub--other options - BLT wrap, Chef Salad
FRIDAY, April 2-Breakfast-POPTART, FRUIT,JUICE, MILK--LUNCH - COOK's CHOICE
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Seniors: The local scholarship application is available on our school website. Go to Menu----> Documents----> scroll down to "Senior Info/Scholarships"----> You can click on "List of PHS scholarships" to see the scholarships available. Click on the PHS Local Scholarship Application for a fillable form. Turn in these applications to Mrs. Amber. Deadline is April 16, 2021.
**Textbook scholarship for Arkansas Tech University, Russellville which includes textbooks, supplies, etc. for the Fall 2021 semester. Deadline is May 15. Fill out the google form to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/...
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.
https://docs.google.com/forms/...
**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.