PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, September 28th
***Announcements presented to you by the Senior Technology Seminar Class***
LUNCH: Teriyaki Chicken, Seasoned Corn, Southern greens, Tropical Fruit, Buttered Hot Roll, Milk.
CHARACTER TRAITS: Respect/Pride - “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself” - Paul Bryant
GENERAL NEWS
Reminder: Please remember once a student has reached 6 absences in any given class period that a parent note will not excuse that absence. After 6 absences, the only notes that will excuse students are doctor notes, death or serious injury in the immediate family, an appt with government agency, participation in FFA, FHA, or 4H sanctioned activities, or exceptional circumstances with prior approval of the principal. Please also remember excuse notes must be presented to the office within 5 days of returning to school. Notes presented more than 5 days may not be accepted. Notes should be turned into the office first thing in the morning, (for more details see pages 27/28 of the District Pupil Policies handbook.)
Smoke Signal - The Pocahontas High School Smoke Signal website is now up and running! Be sure to check out the September Edition online at https://phssmokesignal.wixsite.com/eedition
All students who are interested in a career in Education may join the Teacher Cadet program. The program provides the opportunity for students to observe in classrooms and learn more about teaching or coaching. There is a list in the office for those interested to sign up by Tuesday, October 2.
Randolph County Chamber of Commerce Student Ambassador Program applications are now available in the PHS Office. This program seeks to reach out to those youth who are the next generation of leaders in our community. Applications should be returned to the PHS office no later than Tuesday, October 9.
The Randolph County Health Department will be on campus October 12th to administer flu vaccines. Consent forms will be sent home this week in English classes. Please see the nurse with any questions.
Congratulations to the boys golf team who finished the season 3rd in the District Tournament on September 17th. Jared Erwin and Logan Dunkerson qualified individually for the Boys State Tournament on October 3rd at Sage Meadows in Jonesboro. The boys team finished the year with a 31-6 record.
Congratulations Emma Hoggard, who placed 8th out of 70 girls!!! ALL STATE GOLF!!! Your Redskin family is proud of you and your hard work!!!
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Homecoming Court!
Senior Maids - Brenna Baltz, Allie Barnes, Rylie Mangold, Jordyn Rice, Allana Sisco
Junior Maids - Madi Akins, Jade Cannon, Makenzie Emmons, Kate Sorg
Sophomore Maids- Grace Holt, Bryn McDonnough, Anna Schmidt
The homecoming dance date sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the office. Students taking a date who does not attend PHS must be signed up in advance. Students must be in 9-12 grades in attending another school and under the age of 21 if not attending high school. Deadline to sign dates is October 5th at noon.
Any NHS member that is interested in decorating and riding the NHS Homecoming float needs to sign up with Mrs. Murray.
UAMS is excited about our upcoming program series, “A Day in the Life”. Planning and preparation are now underway for both “A Day in the Life - Variety” and “A Day in the Life of a Nurse”. These one-day programs are aimed at helping High School Seniors decide on a medical career by providing information, interaction with professionals, tours, and hands-on activities. Please let students know because of space limitations, they may only choose one of these events. Please see the nurse for an application or with any questions.
New Art Club members are still being accepted.
Application 101 will be held for seniors during lunch on October 11th in Mrs. Hampton’s office. Please register by accepting Mrs. Stewart’s email invitation.
Islander Club Officer for 2018-2019 School Year
President: Evelin Gold, Vice Pres: Jammie Kare, Reporter/Secretary: Rebecca Melotkanon
The PHS Booster Club is selling kickoff shirts for $10 each. If you’re interested, please see Monica Brewington before school, during her prep period at 10:00, or after school. Picture of shirt is attached.
FBLA - All members need to sign up for our FBLA Remind. Go to rmd.at/pokeyfbla follow the instructions, you will be prompted to download the app. For Text notifications, text the message “@pokeyfbla” to 81010. This is important to stay up to date on the club meetings and information you need to know throughout the year.
FBLA- Members who planned to attend Fall Conference October 11th must attend a mandatory meeting October 10th to sign the bus seating chart and go over dress codes/rules.
FFA - Members wanting to order FFA jackets, please see Mr. Washburn for details.
Key Club - Meetings are every Thursday at lunch in Mr. Smith’s room. Dues will be $15. Deadline to join was yesterday.
Circle of Friends - Anyone interested in joining Circle of Friends please see Mrs. Barber for an application.
Any student interested in participating in traveling STEM activities should email Mrs. Phelps for more information. We will have a lunch meeting soon, so watch for it in the announcements. bridget.phelps@pocahontaspsd.com
Homecoming Dress Up Days 10/1/18-10/5/18
Monday Decade Day
Tuesday Farmers Day
Wednesday Holiday Day
Thursday TV/Movie Character Day
Friday Red and White Day
COUNSELOR NEWS…..
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
If you have a 3.25 GPA or higher and are interested in attending the residential Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in Hot Springs for advanced juniors and seniors, please see Mrs. Hampton.
The Peer Advocacy Committee would like to encourage everyone to wear blue on Monday, October 1st (along with your decade wear) for World Day of Bullying Prevention to kick off National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month!
Pocahontas High School is officially a proud 2018 Supporter of the Stomp Out Bullying organization! Let’s go blue together against bullying out #BlueUp photos at
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/campaigns/world-day-bullying-prevention/share-your-photo/
The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) is offering a grand prize of $30,000 and other prizes for winners of the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program. The competition requires a patriotic audio essay, and the 2018-2019 theme is “Why My Vote Matters.” The entry deadline is October 31st, so stop by the counselor’s office soon for more information.
To get important information through text messages from the counselor, please follow these instructions:
Seniors - Text @phs18-19sr to the number 81010
Juniors - Text @phs18-19jr to the number 81010
Sophomores - Text @phs18-19so to the number 81010
10th-12th grade students: Do you plan to play college sports? Stop by the counselor's office for info on how to start the process through NCAA.
The new meeting place for all college/military recruiters from now on will be in the student center during lunch. This should make it easier for students to participate. Specific dates and visitors will be added to the announcements regularly.
A representative from Army National Guard will be in the student center during lunch on Tuesday, October 2nd to meet with any interested students.
A recruiter from A-State will be in the STUDENT CENTER during lunch on Monday, October 8th to visit with any interested seniors.
A representative form College of the Ozarks will be set up in the student center during lunch October 18th.
A representative from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway will be in the student center during lunch on Thursday, November 15.
A representative form the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will be in the student center during lunch on Friday, October 12th.
The following juniors will be taking the PSAT during 1st-4th periods in the counselor's office on Wednesday, October 10.
1. Akins, Madison
2. Baltz, Bradley
3. Baltz, Rachel
4. Banks, Faith
5. Barnett, Michael
6. Couch, Catherine
7. Crosby, Alexis
8. Crosby, Ashlyn
9. Donner, Taylor
10. Erwin, Jared
11. Fears, Gracie
12. Guthrie, Gage
13. Jackson, Gary
14. Kester, Jenna
15. Long, Emily
16. Looney, Layne
17. Marlow, Joel
18. Nichols, Jackson
19. Riggs, Breanna
20. Smith, Eli
21. Smith, Levi
22. Smith, Luci
23. Sorg, Katherine
24. Tharp, Logan
25. Tweedy, Ashley
26. Weisenbach, Anna
A-State Pack Preview Day is Saturday, October 6th at 9:00 a.m. for future red wolves. Registration is required if you plan to attend. www.astate.edu/packpreview
DAILY NEWS…
Friday 9/28
Football @Westside 7:00 pm
Interact meeting in Mr. Kazzee’s room during lunch; you can bring your lunch if they like.
CustomEyes Vision Care is having a facebook drawing for a Homecoming mum (donated by Bloomington Florist) that will be presented to a PHS girl at Friday’s pep rally (after the parade.) To enter, you must like and share the CustomEyes Facebook post.
Saturday 9/29
Volleyball @ Brookland TBA
Monday 10/1
Meeting for all Homecoming Maids, Senior Football players and Rachel Baltz in Mr. Phelp’s room during lunch.
UPCOMING EVENTS…
GENERAL UPCOMING
Oct 9 - FAFSA/Parent Night in the PHS Library… For parents and students to receive help with the FAFSA application and gain a better understanding of its process
Oct 26-Senior night for Band and Fall sports
CROSS COUNTRY
Oct. 2 Caveman Open @ Cave City High School 3:30 pm
Oct. 9 Race on the Ridge @ Crowley’s Ridge College 4:00 pm
Oct 16 Valley View Invitational @ Joe Mack Campbell Park (Jonesboro) 4:30 p.m.
Oct 25 District Meet @ Sulphur Rock 4:00 p.m.
Nov 2 State Cross Country Meet @ Oaklawn Park - Hot Springs 2:00 p.m.
GOLF
Oct. 1 Boys State Tournament @ RidgePointe 9:00 a.m.
FOOTBALL
Oct. 5 vs. Cave City @Home 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Oct. 12 @Rivercrest 7:00 pm
Oct. 19 vs. Truman @ Home 7:00 pm
Oct. 26 vs. Gosnell @ Home 7:00 pm
Nov 2 @ Highland 7:00 pm
TENNIS
Oct 1 District Meet. Rain date of October 2nd @ Allen Park (Jonesboro)
Oct 8 State Meet - TBA
VOLLEYBALL
Oct 1 Salem @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Oct 2 Westside @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Oct 4 @ Wynne 4:30 p.m.
Oct 9 @ Batesville 4:30 p.m.
Oct 11 @ Valley View 4:30 p.m.