PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, August 22nd

LUNCH: Biscuit & Gravy, Scrambled Egg, Sausage, Tater Tots, Juice  & Milk

Today’s Focus: Sustained Excellence

“The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” – Steve Young

GENERAL NEWS

The BASEBALL sign up  deadline has been extended till the end of the day Tuesday.  If you have not signed up by then you will not be able to be on the team this year.  - Coach Eddington

PHS Booster Club has some Kick-Off t-shirts for sell.  They are $10.  See Monica Brewington at MD Williams.

Students are asked to complete the "Student Needs Assessment" in their email accounts by the end of the school day Friday.  This assessment will take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.

Students who have not turned in red folders or have missing paperwork should have those turned in ASAP.  Also students who have purchased parking tags need to return your forms and get your hang tags ASAP.   Students will be called to the office Wednesday if everything is not complete by then.

St. Bernards is currently accepting applications for the Patient Ambassador Program.  Applications are due September 15th.  This program allows students (ages 15-18) an opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting where they will explore areas of healthcare and gain experience in helping others.  It will be a year-round program allowing them to fulfill any of their needed community service hours or graduation requirements.  Applications may be picked up in the nurse’s office.

Duty teachers - band students currently have permission to come to the band room at lunch, as they have a project due.  We'll let you know when they'll need individual notes again.

CLUB NEWS

FFA Members wanting to go to National FFA Convention need to bring $100 deposit before they can sign up for convention.  Please see Mr. Washburn for more information.

S.W.A.T. will meet on every Tuesday in Mrs. Baty's room.  Everyone is invited.  You can bring your lunch.

News from the Counselor…

Any student interested in a career in nursing is being asked to complete a 10 question survey. Please email me back so that I can share the information with you.

TUESDAY

The BASEBALL sign up  deadline has been extended till the end of the day Tuesday.  If you have not signed up by then you will not be able to be on the team this year.  - Coach Eddington

FFA Back to School Cook-Out at the Pocahontas Aquatic Center from 5 -7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

The Drama Club (Past members and potential new members) will meet Wednesday at noon in Mrs. Bass's room.  Bring your lunch.

THURSDAY

Fire Drill - 1st period

Golf Match @ HOME vs (Marmaduke, Highland, Westside) at 3:30… release players at 2:30

Volleyball vs Brookland (7th, JB/A, SB/A) @ 4:30 AWAY… release players at TBA

FRIDAY

Everyone is invited to attend the Writer's Group on Monday in Mrs. Bass' room and on Friday in Ms. Crutcher's room during lunch.  Please bring some of your written work.

Sr High Football Benefit Game  vs Valley View @ 7:00 at HOME… Admission will be $4.00 a person.  ONLY passes that will be accepted are AAA passes. No staff or student passes will be accepted.

SATURDAY

Volleyball @ Cave City Tournament (SA) @ Cave City… time TBA

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 27th - Project Graduation Meeting @ 2:30 in the High School Cafeteria.  Seniors and parents are welcome to attend.  

August 28th - September 2nd - Randolph County Fair

September 4th - 10th - Delta State Fair

September 5th - 29th - Annual FFA Fruit and Meat Sale.  Please see an advisor or FFA member to purchase.

September 14th - FFA Meeting in the Ag Building @ 4 p.m.