Announcements 3-4-22
Announcement-Currently, students are supposed to be going to their 1st hour when they arrive at school each day unless they are eating breakfast. This is not happening. Students are being unsupervised and it is chaotic. Due to this not happening, we will begin having ALL students stay in the cafeteria when they arrive at school each day beginning Monday, March 7th. No students will be allowed in the main building until the 1st bell rings.
Seniors: The Clay County Farm Bureau Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office. You must be a child or grandchild of a Clay County Farm Bureau member, 2.5 GPA, and preferably seeking a degree in agriculture or the medical field - but this is not a requirement. Deadline April 15, 2022
Juniors: Cookie money is due today, Friday March 4th by 3 pm to Mrs. Laura Brantley
Junior students: Reminder to check the 3 on 3 tournament work schedule and be sure to show up at the time they signed up.
Postponed until tomorrow, Friday 3/4--Baseball pictures 3/3 in the new gym at 9am.
Beta Meeting, Friday, Feb. 4 during 3rd hour in Mrs. Flower's room.
Seniors: A representative from TRC will be here on April 13 to answer any questions and for those who have been accepted, she will register you for Fall classes. See Mrs. Amber if you are interested.
Announcement: Only Jr High Athletes may get breakfast after 8:00. These students should be back in class on time for 2nd period.
Mrs. White's classes will meet in the gym on Friday. Mrs. White classroom was the winner of the Diaper/Baby Wipe Drive.
**Cheerleading tryouts for JR High and SR High will be Friday, March 11 at 5:00 pm. There will be daily practice March 7-10 after school, which is required for tryouts. There is a sign up sheet in the office. Please take a packet when you sign up.
Colorguard Tryouts will be Friday, March 18 for grades 7-11th Grades. Practice schedule is 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.
The Lady Mohawk Softball team is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts. If you would like to buy one, you can get with one of the softball girls or let Coach Carr-Haley know what you would like to order.
- T-Shirts are $15 (add $2 for sizes 2XL and up)
- Sizes include: Youth XS-XL and Adult S-5XL
- Sweatshirts are $20 (add $2 for sizes 2XL and up)
- Sizes include: Youth S-L and Adult S to 3XL
**Seniors- Senior cap and gown composite pictures will be taken Monday, March 14. starting at 8 a.m. There will NOT be a make up day. There will be a $10 sitting fee that must be paid the day of pictures. The sitting fee will include an 8 X 10 copy of the senior composite. Boys should wear a collared button down shirt and girls should wear a dressy top or blouse. Bring your cap and gown to school.
********************************************************************************************************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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NEW SCHOLARSHIP Opportunities
**Seniors: The Clay County Farm Bureau Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber's office. You must be a child or grandchild of a Clay County Farm Bureau member, 2.5 GPA, and preferably seeking a degree in agriculture or the medical field - but this is not a requirement. Deadline April 15, 2022
Seniors: Horatio Alger Scholarship application is available online until March 15. scholars.horatioalger.org
Seniors: Visionary Scholarship Program - www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org - deadline May 1, 2022
Seniors: Here is a link for scholarship opportunities www.cirkledin.com/scholarships
Seniors: Scholarship opportunities available at https://www.theaaea.org/page/s...
**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.
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Lunch Menu--
Friday, March 4 --Breakfast - Biscuit and White Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Hot-line-Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & Rosy Applesauce
Sandwich Line
Chicken Enchilada or Sausage Pizza, Seasoned Fries & Fresh Apple
or Chef Salad with Pineapple Tidbits