Announcements 10-25-21
The band will need to be dismissed after 2nd Lunch on Monday to play at the Red Ribbon Rally at the Elementary School. Jr and Sr High cheerleaders will need to be dismissed at 1:00 on Monday and will return after the rally.
Happy Birthday to PHS FBLA. Any senior high or middle level FBLA member wearing an FBLA t shirt or blue and gold should see Miss Sadie or Mrs. Peters to be entered into the cash drawing by noon today. The drawing will be held at 1:00 pm.
ACT- Registration deadline for the ACT given here at PHS on Dec. 11 without late fees is Friday, November 5. Register online at actstudent.org
Please excuse the following FCCLA members. They will be attending the National FCCLA Fall Conference in Washington, DC Thursday and Friday Nov.4 & 5: Sienna Jones, Emma Riddle, Tamia Davis and Haley Hanners.
Please excuse Shawn-Hudson Seegraves and Nathalie Burr on Friday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. for the Heath/Wellness Meeting in the Teacher's Lounge.
FCCLA asked and Coach Seegraves approved a Halloween Costume Day for this Friday, Oct. 29. Those wearing a costume must pay $1.00. A FCCLA officer will come around 2nd hour Fri. to collect your $1.00 and mark your hand. Also, FCCLA along with Piggott State Bank will sponsor a Halloween Costume Contest. No extra charge, it will be held in the FCS room during 5th hr at 11:45. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place certificates and cash prizes. Of course School appropriate costumes!
Yearbook Orders--Order by Friday, Nov. 12. Forms are in the office or will be given by English teachers. Price is $45 for the yearbook or add one line of personalization for $6 . Please turn in forms and money to Mrs. Natalie by due date. Make checks payable to PHS yearbook. You may also order online at jostensyearbooks.com
There will be a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 11:00 a.m. for any student in grades 9-12 who would like to join the Mohawk Pep Club. The meeting will be in the Middle Gym.
There will be an Art Club meeting for all paid members at 11:45 in the art room on Friday, October 29th. A list of members will be sent to teachers on Thursday.
There will be a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 2:10 in the New Gym for any girl grades 9-12 who would like to play on the Softball team this year.
Art Club members need to sign up for club officers in the art room and turn in art t-shirt designs before Friday.
Congratulations to Piggott High School’s own Chloe Sexton a Junior has just been elected as the FCCLA District 3 VP of Community Service.
****New Guidelines for Covid-19. •The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from within 6 feet for 15 minutes to within 3 feet for 15 minutes.
- •Test-to-stay protocols now apply to extracurricular activities instead of only applying to the school day.
- Remember: •Vaccination eliminates the need for quarantine., •If both the case and the contact are masked, there is no need for quarantine.
** 7th Grade and Jr. High Football will be having pictures made Friday morning during 1st pd. 7th graders will be excused from 1st pd.
ATTENTION: Students are not to park on the back side of the New Gym. Please park in the main parking lot or Sr Football at Old Gym. Reminder: Students are not to go to their vehicles during class, between classes or anytime during the day without permission.
FCCLA is sponsoring a Powderpuff football game on Tuesday, November 2 at 6:00 pm!
Make-up picture day will be Wednesday, November 3. We will start with seniors at 8 a.m. The rest of the students and faculty will be after the seniors are done.
Yearbooks are now on sale. You may turn in an order form in the office or go to jostensyearbooks.com to place your order today!
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**Seniors: Applications for the National School Plant Management Association scholarship are now available. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2021. Click this link to open: NSPMA Scholarship 2022 Applications should be submitted to: NSPMA21@outlook.com If you have questions about the application, please contact Mike Mertens at 501-372-1691 or m.mertens@theaaea.org.
**Seniors: Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas is hosting 2 Preview days - October 28 and November 12. Let Mrs. Amber know if you are interested. She will email you the link to register for the event.
**Seniors: Williams Baptist University has an exciting new work initiative that could potentially help your students graduate debt-free! Check out the Williams Works link on the Williams Baptist University website - https://williamsbu.edu/
Seniors: Army ROTC National High School Scholarships are available. Visit https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Seniors: The Thea Foundation offers different scholarship opportunities. Visit theafoundation.org/scholarships for more information and deadlines.
Seniors: Visit www.reelricecontest.com for information about entering a short video about US grown rice. Three scholarships will be awarded $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000. Deadline is October 31, 2021
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**9th-12th grade students enrolled in art or who have taken an art class can join Art Club until October 29th for $15. This includes a club t-shirt.
**9th-12th Grade Students: It is time to join FCCLA! Dues are $15.00 and you will receive a Sonic Coupon Card and later a club t-shirt See Mrs. Little in the FCS room.
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SPORTS THIS WEEK-
SR Football- Friday, Oct. 22 vs. Palestine Wheatley at 7:00.
Thursday, Oct. 21- JR Football at Palestine Wheatley at 6:00. Please dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
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Students: Lunches will be FREE to PHS Students again this year. If you have a question about ala carte items, please ask the lunch ladies.
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LUNCH MENUS-
Monday, Oct. 25 -Breakfast - Cereal, yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Beef Fritters or Country Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, roll, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice- Chef Salads, Wraps
Tuesday, Oct. 26 -Breakfast - Choc Chip Muffin, Mozzarella Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Meatball Sub, French Fries, Lettuce/Tomato, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice- Chicken Sandwich, Chef Salads, Wraps
Wednesday, Oct. 27 -Breakfast - Mini Pancakes, syrup, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Chicken, Cheese, Rice, California Blend Vegetables, Roll, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice- Pepperoni Pizza, Chef Salads, Wraps
Thursday, Oct. 28 -Breakfast -Pop Tart, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Chili, Grilled Cheese, Fresh Vegetable, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice- Hamburger, Chef Salads, Wraps
Friday, Oct. 29 -Breakfast -Scrambled Eggs, Ham and Cheese Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch - Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tater Tots, Celery Sticks, Fruit, Milk--2nd Choice- Pepperoni Pizza, Chef Salads, Wraps