Basketball Court

Announcements 11-12-21

MEET THE MOHAWKS Basketball event on Friday, Nov. 12 beginning at 4:45.  Come and watch the 7th Grade, Jr High, and Sr High Boys and Girls Basketball teams and Cheerleaders and see the Coaches play the Seniors at 7:15.

**Senior Recognition ads are due by Friday, November 12.  Parents can make an appointment with Mrs. Diana if they would like to help design their child's page.  Ads can also be purchased at Jostenyearbooks.com. 

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. You may order with a deposit of $20.  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 an Art Club meeting Monday, November 15th, at 11:45 in the art room for all paid members.Art Club will be selling butter braids and cookie dough from November 15th-29th.  Thank you for your support.

Students interested in taking concurrent Biology next semester with Mrs. Russom - see Mrs. Amber.  It is 4th hour and you must have a 19 on the Reading section of the ACT or a 251 on the Accuplacer in Reading.  You can take the accuplacer through BRTC.  See Mrs. Amber if you are interested.  Registration begins next week.

Seniors:  A representative from UCA will be here at 9:15 on Wednesday, December 1 for those interested.

Teachers and Staff only: The Piggott Band has been selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Harps Shopping Spree that will take place on November 20th. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any band member or Mrs. Woolery. The last day to buy a raffle ticket is Monday, November 15th. 

Jostens will be here on Tuesday, November 30 to deliver class rings.

Senior High and Middle Level FBLA will take group pictures next Tuesday, Nov. 16 beginning at 10:30 in the New Gym. All members should report immediately after 3rd period. T-shirts will be handed out at this time and members will put them on before pictures. Students will return to 4th period as soon as possible.

**Please excuse the following FBLA members November 17-19 to attend the National Fall Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, WI:  Mycah Blascoe, Dixie Book, Natalie Boyd, Rosie Garcia, Elise Gossett, Micha Harrell, Paylee Myhre, Taylor Peters, Tyson Peters, Alyssa Russell, Skylar Stone, Maddy Wintizer, Rebecca Woolery

PHS Teachers are selling St. Louis Cardinal Calendars for $16.  This is a nice 15" x 22" Calendar filled with Pictures of the players and all Spring Training and Regular Season Games marked.  Profits will go to fund a scholarship given by the PHS teachers.  Please contact Faith Conley or Amber Harrell for ordering information. Orders are due by Monday, Nov. 15.  

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Monday, Nov. 15 -Jr/Sr Boys Basketball at Riverside at 6:00.  Thursday, Nov. 18- 7/Jr/Sr Boys at Marmaduke beginning at 5:00 

Thursday- Nov. 18 - 7/Jr/Sr Girls Basketball vs Bay at Home beginning at 5:00.  -Friday, Nov. 19 7th/Jr Girls vs. Brookland beginning at 5:00.

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Students:  According to the handbook- Pajama bottoms, Pajama tops, house shoes, and Blankets are NOT permitted.  Please do not carry blankets to school. 

***ALSO, according to the handbook p. 38, No student may be checked out for the purpose of lunch.

****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. 

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. 

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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 day 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.

**GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program --Since 2000, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute has awarded $10 million in scholarships to more than 500 students. Help put promising young leaders in the running for the Foundation's largest scholarship award before the Jan. 6 deadline.  High school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2022 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships - up to $40,000 total per recipient - and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond. Applications for the 2022 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until Jan. 6, 2022. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook and learn more about the Foundation's other programs for students and educators. We encourage you to share this news with candidates who exemplify these characteristics inside and outside the classroom and encourage them to apply. We look forward to honoring these deserving student leaders next spring. Candidates who have questions about the application process may contact the program's administrator, Scholarship America, at ge-reagan@scholarshipamerica.org.

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LUNCH MENUS-

Friday, Nov 12 - Breakfast-Super Donut, Fruit ,Juice, Milk

Lunch- Beef Stew, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Vegetable, Fruit, Milk-- 2nd Choice, Chef Salads, Wraps