PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, May 16th

CHARACTER TRAIT:  Commitment

“Commitment is pushing yourself when no one else is around”

Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit, Hot Roll  & Milk

GENERAL NEWS

All track warm ups and uniforms are due NOW - Coach Casey

All softball uniforms (top, pants, pull over and belt) need to be turned in  to Coach Holt no later than Friday - Coach Sharp

TOPPS Program Students:  Please be sure you turn in your books and notebook with hours to the office ASAP.  Due to the flooding Mrs. Davis was not able to collect these beforehand.  

Any sophomore interested in attending the Crowley's Ridge Nature Center on May 23rd please see Ms. Crutcher for additional details and to register. The registration deadline is at noon on Friday (5/19)

All library books are due Friday, May 12, 2017.

YEARBOOKS have shipped and should be here by FRIDAY. I have 10 extra yearbooks that can still be bought. $45.00. See Mrs. Sullinger (Room 4) ASAP if you want one of those. After they are sold, there will be no more 2017 yearbooks!

FFA Members please see the list in Mr Washburn's room to find out if you have qualified for the end of year FFA trip.  If you are going to go or if you are not going to attend please let Mr.  Washburn know by Wednesday of this week.  

FFA Members please see Mr Washburn if you did not attend banquet and he may an award for you.

If you want to attend Arkansas Leadership Camp please see Mr Washburn and you must pay 62.50 by May 19th

Semester Test Schedule:  (Sophomores & Juniors)

May 18 - 6th and 7th period

May 19 - 3rd, 4th, and 5th period (makeup tests for 6th and 7th and any missing assignments)

May 22 - 1st and 2nd period (makeup tests for 3rd, 4th, and 5th and any missing assignments)

May 23 - make up tests for 1st and 2nd and any missing assignments

We have 18 yearbooks left! If you would like to get one of those 2017 yearbooks, please see Mrs. Sullinger immediately. They are $45.00. There will be no more yearbooks when these are gone!

The end of the 2016-2017 school year is quickly approaching.  Our last day of school will be Wednesday, May 24, 2017.  As part of our end of year fiscal process, we must zero out any meal charges.  Therefore, we ask that all meal charges be paid by the last day of school and request that no charges be made after May 1, 2017 if at all possible.  Please contact our central office staff if your child(ren) currently has charges and you need to establish a payment plan to pay off the charges.  We appreciate your assistance with this matter.

Any Junior who is interested in a career in Nutritional Science or Hospitality should see Mrs. Lynch concerning an upcoming open house for the new Programs at ASU.

ACT Summer Academy -  May 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st & June 5th - 9th… Once registered provide Mrs. Hogan with a copy of your ACT admission ticket.

Driver's Education Class Sign ups -  Students must have a Driver's Permit in order to take the class. Only 1 seat available.  First come/first serve.  Must have $200.00 check (check can be dated May 25th) to place name on list and Driver's Permit.  Sign up in PJHS Office.  Classes will be May 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st and June 1st.  (8:00 - 5:00 p.m. )   

Please remember to be cautious at the crosswalks.  Drivers please be on the lookout for students crossing as well as students being observant of the traffic.  Mornings and afternoons are very hectic with heavy traffic but we all need to use caution and be observant in these areas for the safety of all.  

REMINDER:  Students are to sign in and out of the office when they come onto and leave campus any time other than the first bell at 7:50 a.m.  Students who have classes on the BRTC campus are to sign in and out at the office according to their schedule.

REMINDER:  Students are not to sit in their vehicles once they arrive on campus.  Once you are parked you must exit your vehicle and come into the building.

ALL students who drive and park on our campus must have a current hang tag.

MONDAY

3rd Annual Track & Field Day @ Schoonover Stadium

All of Coach Counts' classes will be at the track today.

All of Coach Eddington's classes will be at the track today.

Spring Band Concert & Awards (All Bands) @ 6:00 p.m. at the PJHS  gym…

TUESDAY

Senior Awards Night @ MDW gym @ 7:00

WEDNESDAY

Make-up test for AP US History @ 8:00 and AP Language @ 12:00 noon

THURSDAY

Make-up test for AP Calculus and AP World History @ 8:00

There will be a golf meeting for those who want to play golf next year in Coach Anthony Hausman’s room (Room 213)  at junior high @ 12:15

FRIDAY

Make-up test for AP Literature @ 8:00 and AP Biology @ 12:00 noon

Graduation practice at 9:00 a.m. - Graduation 8:00 @ Schoonover Stadium

SATURDAY

Solo Ensemble @ Highland

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 22nd - Region-Ready Trip to Memphis

May 23rd - Link end of the year trip to Silver Dollar City.  LINK forms for the Silver Dollar City trip are located in the baskets by the office.  You must be an active member of LINK to attend the trip.

May 24th - Last Day of School…. Students will be released early with Alma bus riders being dismissed at approximately 12:00 noon and all other bus riders at 12:15. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal.

...News from the Counselor

Be sure to check your email often.  Mrs. Hogan is sending out information as it becomes available. Below is some of the info she has already sent out.  Check your email for more details.

NEA Baptist Nurse Camp - June 26th, 27th, 28th for all students grades 10-12 or recent graduates. Job shadowing, Tours, CPR Certification, Medical Skill Training, Team Building, Demonstrations and More.  Ask the counselor for an application. Students wanting to attend nursing camp are reminded that the application is included on the attachments.

A-State College Preview Days this summer…. Details are in your email.

Juniors & Seniors check your email for a Guide to Paying for College!

---SummerFAB… is a summer workshop on design and fabrication at Wentworth Institute of Technology..  July 10th - August 4th- Students grades 10-12. See email for more information.

---FAFSA changes for the 2017-18 year

---Online College Guide link to website:  https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-colleges/

---Seniors are reminded that application for state scholarships are open and can apply at www.adhe.edu

  These can be found under the Student tab and then Financial Aid.

---B. Davis Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline May 22nd, 2017

---Textbook Brokers Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline May 29th, 2017

---Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017

---Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017

---Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017

---Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 12th, 2017

---Aspiring Nurse Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline midnight June 30, 2017

---PSAT/NMSQT Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

SENIOR NEWS

3 school days till May 19th !!!!

The following seniors have library books out and these need to be returned by Friday, May 5th:

Ashley Allred, Kolby Barnes, Tyler Chavira, Austin Dalton,  Malorie Ogden, Dylan Phillips, Marshal Pratt, Shawn Ray,

The following seniors need to see Mrs. Sutfin as soon as possible regarding band fees:

Jordan Harris,

The following seniors still owe $15.00 for sitting fees for their composite pictures.  Please pay Mrs. Cyndy in the office as soon as possible:

Tristan Simmons, Brianna Emmons, Sloan Rogers, Austin Brame, Brentley Jones, Samantha Morse, Wade Nance, Marshal Pratt, Lauren Sharp, Jacob Steen,  Jacob Roberds

SENIORS:  All library books should be turned in and/or fines paid: all class books need to be turned in to teachers: all lunch fines paid up to date; band fees paid; sitting fees paid;  Josten’s orders paid in full; and lockers cleaned out!  

Semester Test Schedule

May 15 - Makeup tests for 1st and 2nd period (also any missing assignments)

May 15 - GRADES DUE FOR SENIORS

May 11 - 1:25 pm - bus seniors to Alma for walk through - bring cap and gowns to school (seniors who are off campus need to be at PHS by 1:15 to ride the bus to Alma)

May 12 - last day for Seniors who have completed all assignments, tests, and do not have failing grades

May 12 - Baccalaureate practice - see Mrs. Bass or Mrs. Steimel for details

May 19 - Graduation Practice @ 9:00 a.m.  see Mrs. Bass or Mrs. Steimel for any questions.