PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, May 2nd
CHARACTER TRAIT: Commitment
“Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality” Abraham Lincoln
Lunch: Rib Patty Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit & Milk
SENIOR REMINDER: Please remember to return all classroom books and materials and library books. If you owe lunch charges, library dues, Josten’s order or sitting fees please get those paid as soon as possible. Also be sure to clean out your locker before you leave.
Josten’s Senior Orders (cap & gown/announcements) are in the office - Balances must be paid in full before pickup.
Class officer petitions are available to any student who wishes to run for office. The forms are due back to Mr. Phelps no later than noon on Wednesday May 4. Elections will be held Friday May 6.
MONDAY
AP Chemistry Testing
Mrs. Brooks’ 3rd and 4th hour classes should report to Study Hall today and Tuesday..
Class Officer Petitions are available for the 2016-2017 school year. Petitions may be picked up across from the office and due no later than Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 noon to Mr. Phelps. Any current junior or sophomore interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of your class, must complete this form. Elections will take place Friday, May 6 during lunch.
Lady Redskins vs Marmaduke (V/JV) 4:00 at Home…. Release players at 3:00
TUESDAY
History Club Meeting at lunch in Ms. Galvan’s room.
FCCLA Meeting at lunch in Mrs. Lynch’s room.
Mrs. Brooks’ 3rd and 4th hour classes should report to Study Hall today..
Seniors must turn in agreement form to Mrs. Inman today !!!
Class Officer Petitions are available for the 2016-2017 school year. Petitions may be picked up across from the office and due no later than Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 noon to Mr. Phelps. Any current junior or sophomore interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of your class, must complete this form. Elections will take place Friday, May 6 during lunch.
WEDNESDAY
AP English Lit Testing
Senior Testing - Periods 6th & 7th… Seniors are to attend school through the time of testing May 4th - 6th. Make-up testing schedules for seniors should be scheduled through individual teachers.
Class Officer Petitions are available for the 2016-2017 school year. Petitions may be picked up across from the office and due no later than Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 noon to Mr. Phelps. Any current junior or sophomore interested in running for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer of your class, must complete this form. Elections will take place Friday, May 6 during lunch.
LINK officers will meet for a working lunch. We will complete the constitution. Please make every effort to attend.
DRAMA CLUB MEETING AT NOON
Deadline for Class Officer election paperwork.
Project Graduation meeting Wednesday at 5:30 in JR High.
THURSDAY
AP Calculus Testing
Senior Testing - Periods 3rd, 4th & 5th… Seniors are to attend school through the time of testing May 4th - 6th. Make-up testing schedules for seniors should be scheduled through individual teachers.
Lady Redskins Softball will play at 3:00 at Lonoke in the regional tournament. Please release the softball team at 9:30.
May 5th - 7th --- Regional Softball/Baseball Tournament at Lonoke
FRIDAY
AP US History
Senior Testing - Periods 1st & 2nd… Seniors are to attend school through the time of testing May 4th - 6th. Make-up testing schedules for seniors should be scheduled through individual teachers.
PHS Senior Breakfast - 7:15-7:55 a.m. PHS Cafe - Parents/grandparents are invited (adult cost $1.90) Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage and Scrambled Eggs
Class Officer elections
Baccalaureate practice 1:00 at BRTC (participation is optional but students planning to participate should attend practice to have a seat reserved)
Pocahontas FFA Banquet at 6 p.m. in the PJHS Cafeteria
GENERAL NEWS
Semester Test Schedule:
Friday, May 20 - 6th and 7th periods
Monday, May 23 - 3rd, 4th, 5th periods (make-up day for 6th and 7th)
Tuesday, May 24 - 1st and 2nd periods (make-up day for 3rd, 4th, and 5th)
Wednesday, May 25 - make-up day for 1st and 2nd
May 26 - Report Card Day
AP Exam Schedule:
Monday, May 9th - AP Biology
Wednesday, May 11th - AP English Language
Thursday, May 12th - AP World
FFA: Dr. Grandin is coming to ASU May 7th if you would like information please see Mr. Washburn.
Juniors please check your mailing address in your HAC account. There will be a post card mailed out this summer for your senior picture with date and time. The dates for senior pictures will be July 26 and 27.
If you have a correction for your address, please contact the office.
Driver's Education Class: Driver's Ed will be offered at PJHS on May 26th, 27th, 31st, June 1st and 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (one hour break for lunch - lunch is not provided). Students will earn 0.5 elective Credit upon completion of class. In order to be placed on the list for driver's ed a student must have their Driver's Permit and a check in the amount of $200.00 (check will not be deposited until the first day of class). 2 seats are available. There will only be one class available. Sign up in PJHS Office.
The band room is closed to students during lunch, unless a student has a note signed by a band director with permission to be there.
PARKING REMINDER: Students are not to park at the athletic complex or the agri building during school hours. Park in your designated class areas.
Circle of Friends: If anyone is interested in joining the Circle of Friends, peer applications are available in the office.
SWAT meetings every Wednesday in Mrs. Baty’s room (Rm 22) at lunch- Bring your lunch!
Math tutoring is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday BEFORE SCHOOL (7:00 - 7:50 in Rm 18 - Henderson) and AFTER SCHOOL (3:30 - 4:30 in Rm 26 - Steimel). Literacy and other subjects tutoring is available Tuesday and Thursday after school 3:30 - 4:30 in Rm 24 - Bass.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 8th - Baccalaureate Ceremony 2:00 at Randolph County Development Center (participation is optional)
May 9th: Senior High and Beginning Band Concert/Awards @ M.D. Williams Gym
May 10th - Senior Scholarship Recognition Night 7:00 at MDW gym
May 13th - Noon Deadline for Student Council Representative paperwork
May 13th - Graduation practice 9:00 a.m. Schoonover Stadium (mandatory attendance to participate in graduation ceremony tonight). Senior group picture in cap and gown taken promptly at 9:00 a.m.
May 13th - Yearbook Ceremony…. Following graduation practice - students will be called by intercom.
May 13 th - Graduation 8:00 p.m. at Schoonover Stadium
May 16th - Athletic Banquet 6:00 at MDW gym
May 17th - Student Council Representative Election at Noon
May 23rd - Awards for Sophomores & Juniors - 6th hour
May 24th: LINK Silver Dollar City Field Trip. LINK members interested in attending the trip to Silver Dollar City should pick up a form from Mr. Phelps.
May 25th - Band Region Ready Club Trip
May 25th - 27th - World OM in Iowa
May 26th: Last Day of School - Report Card Pick up day.
May 26th - June 2nd: Driver's Education Class.
Announcements from the counselor's office...
Sophomores and Juniors: Be sure to check info sent to you from Mrs. Hogan about summer sessions at Duke University!
The St. Bernards Jr. Volunteer Summer Program is now accepting applications. Deadline for applying is May 6th. See your email for details.
Free Summer STEM Camps at UALR's College of Engineering & Information Technology. See your email for details.
SENIORS
Senior End of Year Test Schedule:
Wednesday, May 4th - periods 6, 7
Thursday, May 5th - periods 3, 4, 5
Friday, May 6th - periods 1, 2
Seniors are to attend school through the time of testing May 4th - 6th. Make-up testing schedules for seniors should be scheduled through individual teachers.
Be sure to fill out a transcript release and return to the office or Mrs. Hogan if you plan to continue your education after graduation.
You may begin applying at www.adhe.edu. for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship by going to the YoUniversal tab. Those still needing to meet requirements have until June 1st.
The "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link www.fashion-schools.org and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it. The deadline is June 1, 2016.
The "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program is a $1000 scholarship awarded for AnimationCareerReview.com. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit our website, www.careeranimationreview.com to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it. The deadline is June 1, 2016.
Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. They will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016. They ask interested students to visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here you will find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.