PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
***Announcements presented to you by the Senior Technology Seminar Class***
Lunch: Cheesy Nachos, Lettuce/Tomato, Salsa, Beans, Fruit, and Milk
Character Traits: Responsibility - “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” - Abraham Lincoln
-GENERAL NEWS-
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Students who are released on early days to the cafeteria at 11:30 are to remain in the cafeteria until 11:55! Only after the bell rings and staff are on duty are students to be in the student center area or in the concession stand lobby. Students who are in these areas before the bell rings will be given after school detention.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: State law prohibits all motorists from using a cell phone while in a school zone or passing a school building when children are present. The law prohibits both talking and texting while driving in those areas. School zones encompass each building campus and parking area as well as the road in front of and extending well beyond school building campuses.
The Coffee House, located in the Library, has 8 oz bottled water for sale for 50 cents.
The 7th Annual "Belles of Christmas" pageant will be held on November 17th at MDW school gym. Entry forms are available in the basket across from the office.
The Red Cross/Pocahontas High School Blood Drive will be Wednesday, December 4th. Students who are 18 may sign up with Mrs. Steimel/Murray. Students 17 and under must get a parent consent form signed and returned. You may pick this form up from Steimel/Murray. Each pint collected counts toward a scholarship to be given away at Senior awards night. The scholarship will be awarded from a random drawing of seniors that make it through the prescreening process on the day of the blood drive.
The Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are selling “Pocahontas Redskins” clothing from BSN Teamsports as a fundraiser. The deadline to submit an order is November 11th. All orders must be completed online. Individuals will need to access the website and enter their order along with payment. The website to order is www.bsnteamsports.com with access code “uRxLCBmyQU”.
Starburst is coming!! We will be having STARBURST try-outs next month!! More information is to come soon!
GT: The GT Nutcracker trip is full. If you want your name on a waiting list in case someone cancels, contact Mrs. Kercheval.
UAMS HPREP is an outreach program that provides Arkansas high school students with the opportunity to prepare for college, gain exposure to various career paths in health and interact with students, faculty and staff of this academic health center. HPREP accomplishes the mission of supporting current and future health professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Event will be Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. Transportation is not provided, and it is up to the student to get to Little Rock and back. Click the link to find out more and how to apply: https://cda.uams.edu/events-2/hprep/
-SENIOR NEWS-
If you are planning to attend BRTC, the Foundation/Private Scholarship Application is now available online! Applications are due by March 1st. Follow this link to complete: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfHK_83gWe3TMRRuXpnRBV-iqJ0vC8N-
Senior ad money is due November 11th. Contact whitney.crutcher@pocahontaspsd.com with any questions.
Seniors, check the list on the board across the office or in your English room for the correct spelling of your name. This is the name that will appear on your diploma. If this name is incorrect it will be incorrect on your diploma. Please contact the office for any changes.
Next Project Graduation meeting is November 11th 5:30 in Study hall
-CLUB NEWS-
FFA - There will be an FFA officer meeting Tuesday at 12:10 to discuss upcoming events.
There will be an FFA LDE events practice this week. Check with Mr. Washburn for times.
If you are wanting to help with the FFA Christmas parade float, please check with Mr. Washburn
The FFA chapter will be conducting a holiday community service project. Check with Mr. Washburn for details.
NHS - All NHS members should be in the NHS google classroom. Also, the Remind texts are helpful to keep up with deadlines and information!!
NHS REMIND Text Messages - To: 81010 text: pokeynhs
NHS Google Classroom Code - 5wxagt
Create a National Honor Society account to apply for scholarships!!
Here is the link!! https://www.nhs.us/studentaccount/
CHESS: Ms. Galvan’s room is available for chess practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays during lunch.
Do you play chess? The PHS chess team is looking for some additional strong, competitive players. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Kercheval at michelle.kercheval@pocahontaspsd.com .
COUNSELOR NEWS…..
CAREER COACH – LINDSAY STEWART (Lindsay.stewart@pocahontaspsd.com)
Parents and students! Please follow Mrs. Stewart's Facebook page, BRTC Career Coach. The site will be updated regularly with special events and important information regarding college and career planning https://bit.ly/2w7fGrg
Google Classroom Code: rcwb5il
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – STEPHANIE HAMPTON (Stephanie.hampton@pocahontaspsd.com)
ONLINE BULLYING REPORT FORM - Students, parents, and staff members can now complete an online bullying report form to report alleged bullying or harassment that occurred on school property; at school-sponsored activity/event off school property; on a school bus; or through social media, text messages, or email in the current school year by clicking this link or by visiting the districts website.
Common APP - Seniors, do you want to complete only ONE application for over 900 colleges, including AState, UCA, Hendrix, U of A, Lyon, and more? Check out the Common App!
Parents and students, please enjoy this issue of Your Teen. It has very helpful information about next steps in the college admissions process and what students should focus on in their junior and senior years of high school. This issue contains information about
COLLEGE & MILITARY REPRESENTATIVES VISITS
All visiting reps will set up a table in the student center during lunch (11:45-12:27) on the appointed date.
Mrs. Stewart’s Career Coach Google Classroom has been updated with current opportunities and scholarships. Check your class folder to see what is offered for your current grade. These will be updated on a regular basis.
Upcoming ACT’s
Saturday, December 14th
Registration deadline- Friday, November 8th
Fee waiver- If you receive free or reduced lunches, see Mrs. Hampton! You can get a waiver for two different tests!
Registration- Register @ actstudent.org. See Mrs. Hampton or Mrs. Stewart if you need help registering.
Test Prep-
1.) 2019-2020 Preparing for the ACT Test booklets - free in Mrs. Hampton's office! The booklet contains general information about the ACT tests and practice tests with answers for each subject section.
2.) Chromebook App - Before logging into a Chromebook, click on Apps at the bottom of your screen. Select Test Nav. You may need to “select a different customer” to switch to the ACT login page. No login is needed. On the login page, click on Practice Test. There are timed and untimed practice sessions.
Photo ID - If you do not have a photo ID, see Mrs. Hampton for an ACT ID form. They will not admit you to your ACT session without your ACT test ticket AND either a photo ID or the ACT ID form.
-DAILY NEWS-
Tuesday 11/5
There will be an FFA Officer meeting at 12:10 to discuss upcoming events.
We do not have any practices during lunch or after school for the Islander Club.
Wednesday 11/6
There will be an Interact meeting in Mr. Kazzee’s room at 12:15
Thursday 11/7
Picture retakes are today for faculty, staff, sophomores, and juniors.
FBLA - Mandatory FBLA meeting at 11:30 for any member wanting to compete this year.
Friday 11/8
Football vs. Highland @ HOME! Kickoff is at 7! This is the last home game of the regular season!!
Mrs. Kercheval will not be here Friday. There will be no GT on Friday.
Today is the deadline to sign up for the December 14th ACT! Please see Mrs. Hampton for a fee waiver if you qualify for free/reduced lunches!
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
ACADEMIC ASSEMBLIES
Nov 12 - 4th Period
Jan. 23 - 3rd Period
March 20 - 6th Period
April 30 - 2nd Period
FOOTBALL
Nov 8 - Highland @ HOME - 7:00pm
CROSS COUNTRY
Nov 9 - State XC Meet @ Hot Springs Oaklawn Park: 5A Boys - 9:30 5A Girls - 10:45
BOYS BASKETBALL
Nov 19 - Harrisburg @ HOME - 5:00 pm
Nov 21 - Corning @ HOME - 5:00 pm
Nov 26 - Doniphan @ AWAY - 5:30 pm