PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, October 10th

CHARACTER TRAIT: Honesty/Integrity

“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.”

“Your Character is your footprint, and your footprint is your legacy.”

Lunch: Homestyle Potato Bowl w/Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy/Cheese, Green Beans, Hot Roll, Fresh Fruit & Milk

GENERAL NEWS

FFA: October 11th thru 23rd - Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock, AR… Good luck to all FFA Members !!!

FFA Members wanting to sign up for Greenhand and 360 Conferences need to do so by October 14th in Mr Washburn's room. FFA Members will need to pay for the conferences by October 28th.

ACT Prep Sessions will be offered during the 2016-17 school year for students interested in review sessions prior to the National ACT test. Each prep session will be from 3:30-4:30 and dates are 10/11, 10/12, 10/13. Check your email and sign up for the date and subject.

Senior Class nominations for class song, motto, colors and flowers will be taken through Friday. Forms can be found under the bulletin board.

Pocahontas Special Olympics T-Shirt Order forms are available at the bulletin board. Orders need to be turned into Mrs. Tabitha Phelps (PJHS) by October 19th.

All PHS LINK students that are interested in teaching for Red Ribbon Week need to see Mrs. Cox as soon as possible. I have to get you approved with your principals and teachers.

Homecoming information: Spirit Week (October 10 - 14th)

Dress code applies to all days.

Monday 10/10: Match Your Class Monday (Olympic Ring Colors)

Sophomores: Wear Yellow

Juniors: Wear Green

Seniors: Wear Blue

Football, Band, Cheer: Wear Black

Teachers/Staff: Wear Red

Tuesday 10/11: Twinkie Tuesday

Wednesday 10/12: Olympic WINday (Favorite Olympic Sport)

Thursday 10/13: Team USA Day (Red, White and Blue)

Friday 10/14: Red and White Day

Homecoming Dance Date Sign-Up Sheet is in the office. Deadline to sign up your date is Oct. 13th.

Circle of Friends applications can be picked up in the office. They need to be returned to Mrs. Courtney Throesch or the office. Applications need to be turned in soon so we can get started.

The Randolph County Health Department will be here on Wednesday, October 26th to administer the flu vaccine. Consent forms will be sent home with students in the upcoming weeks. Consents must be returned to the school nurse by Wednesday, October 19th.

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! Pre-order your 2017 yearbook by October 28th for the BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL of $35.00 (the lowest price of the year)! Add personalization for $5.00 and receive up to 4 free icons. To order go online at jostensyearbooks.com or see Mrs. Sullinger in Room 4. (For the first time, personalizing with monograms or a crest is available, but only for orders online at jostensyearbooks.com.)

*October 29th will begin our fall sale: yearbooks will be $40.00, personalization $5.00 (monogram and crests will still be available online only), and icons $3.00 each.

Anyone interested in Chess Club see Mrs. Miller on Wednesdays. Chess practice will be Wednesdays at noon in her room at junior high.

S.W.A.T. will meet every Wednesday in Mrs. Baty’s room at lunch… Bring your lunch.

DRAMA CLUB MEETING DURING LUNCH EVERY WEDNESDAY

Mr. Miller will be offering tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school or directly after school. Please make sure to let him know if you will be attending. Students can also stop by his room during 4th hour, if needed.

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

Fall athletic passes are accepted at the gate for fall sporting events. Students must show their pass at the gate for free entry, otherwise students are to pay the $2.00 entry fee.

MONDAY

Match Your Class Monday

Any Jr class member who plans to attend the tailgate Thursday night needs to meet in Mrs. Baty's classroom at 12 today!

TUESDAY

Twinkie Tuesday

Volleyball (7th, JRB/A, SRB/A) vs Hoxie AT Hoxie @ 4:30

ACT Prep Session 3:30 - 4:30

WEDNESDAY

Olympic WINday

Tornado Drill - 1st period

The following students need to meet in Coach Rush’s room 2nd period today to complete pre-test items for the PSAT: Bryan Palmer, Kate Johnson, Elizabeth Grider, Corey Baltz, Hope Barnes, Calvin Frazier, Anna Kate Sheridan, Mikayla Kirk, Ashlyn Marlow, Natalie Toney, Jacob Hardage, Tristan Thompson, Madison Byrd, Elizabeth Erwin, Katelyn Bigger, Shelby Plumley, Paige Wadkins.

ACT Prep Session 3:30 - 4:30

THURSDAY

Team USA Day

Deadline to sign up homecoming dance dates is noon today. Only applies to dates who are not in the Pocahontas School District.

ACT Prep Session 3:30 - 4:30

FRIDAY

Red and White Day

Coronation will begin at 12:40 in the gym… The parade will follow after the crowing ceremony… At the end of the parade all PHS students will meet in the stadium for the Pep Rally and winners of the Float Contest will be announced.

Homecoming Queen and Court will be introduced prior to the game beginning at 6:30… The game will start at 7:00… A Homecoming Dance will begin following the football game and last until 11:30 p.m.

Football vs Cave City @ Home

SATURDAY

October 15th - REDSKIN CLASSIC (Home)

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 18th - Parent Teacher Conferences grades 7-9 from 3:30 - 7:30… No early dismissal

October 18th - Region Marching Festival @ Paragould (Tuesday PM)

October 19th - PSAT

October 20th - Parent Teacher Conferences grades K-6 & 10-12 from 3:30 - 7:30… No early dismissal.

October 20th - Senior Composite Retakes

October 21st - Senior Night for Fall Athletes & Band

October 22nd - ACT - Registration deadline September 16gh

October 25th - Fall Picture Retake Day (10th & 11th grade)

October 27th - UCA Rep - Counselor’s Office 11:40 - 12:15… Students drop in to visit

October 29th - Championship at the Rock @ Little Rock

...News from the Counselor

Be sure to check your email often. Mrs. Hogan is sending out information daily. Below is some of the info she has already sent out.

---ACT Prep Session sign ups and dates (10/4, 10/5, 10/6, 10/11, 10/12, 10/13)

---Discover UALR College Day - October 7th & October 28th

---FAFSA changes for the 2017-18 year

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

---Honorsgrad Multimedia Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline April 16, 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

---PSAT/NMSQT Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

Henderson State is offering “Reddie for Henderson” preview day Thursday, October 13th. Seniors that would like to attend please access the registration form by clicking on the following website: http://www.hsu.edu/Forms/Tours.html

SENIOR NEWS

Seniors check the list, on the board across from the office, for the correct spelling of your name. This is the way your name will appear on your diploma. If your name is spelled incorrectly let the office know.

On October 26th seniors will have the opportunity to attend a College Fair at Williams Baptist College. We will be leaving PHS at 8:15 and returning to campus no later than 10:00. In order to attend you must pre- register at www.gotocollegefairs.com and also complete the consent to travel form that is attached to this email. Please return your consent to travel form to Mrs. Hogan by 3:30 pm October 17th. No late forms will be accepted.

PARENTS ADS FOR 2017 YEARBOOK CAN BE PURCHASED NOW! Buy the ad size you want now and turn in all the pictures and write up before Christmas break.

Page Sizes and Prices:

⅛ = $50.00

¼ = $80.00

½ = $110.00

Full Page = $200.00

Full Spread (2 Full Pages) = $350.00

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO GET YOUR SPOT TODAY!