PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, October 14th
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: Nachos, Lettuce/Tomato/Salsa, Great Northern Beans, Fresh Grapes, Sherbet & Milk
CONGRATULATIONS SOPHOMORE CLASS FOR WINNING THE TAILGATE !!! Sophomore class would like to thank all the parents who helped make the tailgate party so much fun. We appreciate all that you do for our school!
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.
Seniors are reminded that we will travel to Williams Baptist on Wednesday,October 26th for the College Fair. To attend you must have permissions slips turned in by 3:30 pm Monday, October 17. Also, don't forget to register at www.gotocollegefairs.com
Senior Class nominations for class song, motto, colors and flowers will be taken through Friday. Forms can be found under the bulletin board. Return forms to Mrs. Casillas.
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.
PHS Project Graduation 5k Color RunwithFun. Adults $25, 10 and under $10. Must register by Oct 31 at 5pm to guarantee a T-Shirt. Sponsored by Black River Health Club
Registration begins on Oct 13 at racesonline.com . Registration forms are also available and can be be picked up or turned in at:
Alma Spikes - Denee Johnson or Jenna McDonnough
MD Williams - Cheryl Matlock
PJHS - Chandra McDowell/office
PHS - Dianna Johnson/office
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.
FRIDAY
Red and White Day
Senior Class nominations due TODAY !!!
Coronation will begin at 12:40 in the gym… The parade will follow after the crowning 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)
Week of October 17th - 22nd
MONDAY
Fire Drill - 3rd period
Tennis State Meet. Good Luck !!! So proud of how well you all have done this year
TUESDAY
The Marine Recruiter will be in Mrs. Hogan’s office at 11:45 to visit with students who are interested.
Tennis State Meet. Good Luck !!!
Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30 Grades 7-9… No early dismissal
Region Marching Festival @ Paragould (PM)
WEDNESDAY
October 19th - PSAT
Flu Shot consent forms due today
THURSDAY
Senior Composite Retakes
Report Cards go home today.
Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30 Grades K-6 & 10-12… No early dismissal
FRIDAY
Football vs Gosnell AT Home @ 7:00
SENIOR NIGHT (Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Band) will begin at 6:30 before the game.
SATURDAY
ACT Test
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 25th - Fall Picture Retake Day (10th & 11th grade)
October 26th - The Randolph County Health Department will be here to administer the flu vaccine.
October 26th - Williams Baptist College Fair
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.
---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
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!