New Gym

Announcements 1- 4-22

Congrats to the Jr. High girls' basketball realm for defeating Osceola.

The boys' basketball team needs someone to film some of their away games. If you are interested then contact Coach Seegraves as soon as possible.

There will be a Junior High baseball meeting on Wednesday, January 5 at 1:35 for about 10 minutes in the old gym. 

Archery practice will be Tuesday 1/4--7th-8th - after school until 4:30***9th-12th - 4:30-5:30

Colorguard Tryouts will be Friday, March 18 for grades 7-11th Grades.  Practice schedule is February 15, February 17, February 22, February 24, March 1, March 3, March 8, March 10, March 15.  Practice will start at 3:20 and end at 4:40.  Please be on time and wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.  For more information, see Mr. Coyle.

Reports Cards will be given out on Wednesday, Jan. 5.

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Anyone who may be interested in archery please come to a practice and try it out.  It is not too late to join and we are always looking for students who want to participate in Piggott Mohawk Archery. The tryouts for archery will take place after Christmas break.  The teams will be picked after the tryouts.  

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Jr/Sr High boys' basketball team  will play Osceola Tuesday night at Osceola. No 7th Grade Game. The games will begin at 5:30.  Please dismiss at 2:45.  Friday, Jan. 7- Boys vs. Manila at Home beginning at 5:00  7th/Jr/Sr

 Girls Basketball will play vs. Manila on Thursday, Jan. 6-- 7/Jr/Sr at 5:00.

Miss Sadie will have Mohawk and Senior tattoos for sale in her room on game days during basketball season for $1.

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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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**ASU Scholarship--Incoming Arkansas Freshmen May Eligible for L2H Award

 Up to seven students from around the state of Arkansas will be awarded the License2Howl scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. These scholarships are valued at $5,000 for the year and are renewable. The L2H application process runs from Oct 1, 2021, until Feb. 1, 2022.   -- L2H scholarships are made possible because of Arkansans who purchased the A-State license plate and are for Arkansas residents who will be full-time freshmen on the Jonesboro campus in Fall 2021. Qualified applicants must have a minimum ACT Superscore of 23 and a high school GPA of 3.25 or above. The selection committee will evaluate demonstrated leadership qualities and student involvement. Each applicant must submit the required paperwork through Arkansas State University's privately funded scholarships portal and must include a L2H essay.  For more information about criteria or how to apply for the L2H scholarship, please click "More Details" or contact Tara Thomason with the A-State Alumni Association by phone, 870-972-2718 or by email, tthomason@AState.edu.

**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-

Tuesday, Jan 4   --Breakfast - Mini Donuts, Fruit,  Juice, Milk

Lunch -  Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit, White Gravy, Sausage, Hash Browns, Fruit, Milk -  2nd Choice -  Chef Salads, Wraps.

Wednesday, Jan 5 --Breakfast - Ham and Egg Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk

Lunch - Burrito with Cheese, Refried Beans, Cheese Sause, Lettuce, Sour Cream,  Fruit, Milk -  2nd Choice - Popcorn Chicken, Chef Salads, Wraps.

 Thursday, Jan   6--Breakfast - Strawberry Bagel, Mozzarella Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk

Lunch -  Meatball Sub, French Fries,  Fruit, Milk -  2nd Choice -Cheeseburger, Chef Salads, Wraps.

Friday, Jan   7--Breakfast - Pop Tart, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk

Lunch -  Taco Soup, Corn Chips, Refried Beans, Sour Cream,  Fruit, Milk -  2nd Choice - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chef Salads, Wraps.