PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, May 23rd
CHARACTER TRAIT: Commitment
“There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to do something, you accept no excuses; only results.”
Lunch: Beef Steak Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Carrot Coins, Wheat Roll & Milk
We have a few yearbooks available if anyone would like to purchase one. They are $45.00. See Mrs. Sullinger (Room 4).
I have two softball T-shirts left over (one medium and one large) $10.00 - The Road to Bogle… See Mrs. Dianna in the office.
MONDAY
Congratulations Lady Skins !!! State Runner Up - We are proud of you !!!
Semester Testing - 3rd, 4th, 5th periods (make-up day for 6th & 7th)
Academic Awards for Sophomores & Juniors - 6th hour
TUESDAY
Semester Testing - 1st & 2nd periods (make up day for 3rd, 4th, 5th)
Pocahontas Special Athletes Track & Field Day
LINK Silver Dollar City Field Trip…. Be at school at 6:00 a.m. Return at 10:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Semester testing make-up day for 1st & 2nd periods
Band Region Ready Club Trip
May 25th - 27th - World OM in Iowa
THURSDAY
Report Card Day… Students will receive their final report card at 8:00 a.m. Students that walk or ride in cars to school may leave after receiving their report card. Bus riders will be dismissed about 8:30 a.m. for the return trip from school.
GENERAL NEWS
Please be sure you have all books and materials turned in to your teachers and lockers are cleaned out by the last day of school. Students are responsible to pay for lost books (classroom & library). Lunch accounts must also be paid up.
Students that signed up for the ACT Summer Academy are reminded that the program dates are May 31, June 6,7,8,9, and 10. Times are from 8:30 - 12:30.
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.
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital will be hosting NURSE CAMP June 27-June 29. This is a FREE 3-day program open to high school students (grades 9-12) with an interest in medical field. There is limited space and applications are due June 1st. Applications may be picked up in the Nurse's Office. For questions call 870-936-0274.
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
Pocahontas Public Schools will conclude the 2015 - 2016 school year on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Students will return and receive their final report card at 8:00 a.m. Students that walk or ride in cars to school may leave after receiving their report card. Bus riders will be dismissed about 8:30 a.m. for the return trip from school. The staff, administration and Board wish all students an enjoyable summer vacation!
Summer School: May 26th - June 14th (8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.)
May 26th - June 2nd: Driver's Education Class.
SENIORS
Announcements from the counselor's office...
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.