PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 20th
CHARACTER TRAIT: Citizenship
“It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of mankind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.” Leo Buscaglia
“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and, at some point, you will.”
– Venus Williams
Lunch: Pizza Calzone, French Fries, Baby Carrots/Dip, Snickerdoodle, Fruit & Milk
GENERAL NEWS
BRTC Transcripts are available for pick up . Transcripts need to be brought to Mrs. Cyndy in the high school office ASAP so they can be put on your high school transcript.
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! Yearbooks will be $40.00, personalization $5.00 (monogram and crests will still be available online only), and icons $3.00 each.
NHS will meet every Tuesday @12:20 to discuss fundraising and activities.
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.
KEY CLUB will meet every Wednesday in Mr. James’ room at 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.
Mrs. Henderson will be offering tutoring at 7:00 a.m. in her classroom on TUESDAYS. She will have a chrome cart available.
ALL students who drive and park on our campus must have a current hang tag.
The fall (green) athletic passes are no longer valid.
Winter athletic passes (basketball, swim, cheer) are accepted at the gate for winter sporting events. Students must show their pass at the gate for free entry, otherwise students are to pay the $2.00 entry fee.
TUESDAY
Students should use this time to make up work or make up 1st and 2nd period semester tests.
Second Chance Breakfast will not be served this week.
Lady Redskins (7th, JG, SG) vs Walnut Ridge AT Walnut Ridge @ 5:00
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 through Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The district will conduct its regular schedule on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
December 28th -30th - SG & SB Berryville Tournament
Week of January 4th - 7th
MONDAY
New Year Break - No School
TUESDAY
Lady Redskins & Redskins (JG,SG,JB,SB) vs Cave City AT Home @ 4:30
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Redskins (8th, JB,SB) vs Hoxie AT Hoxie @ 5:00
Swim Meet AT Cabot @ 5:00. Release swim team at 1:25
FRIDAY
Lady Redskins (7th, JG,SG) vs Hoxie AT Home @ 5:00
SATURDAY
UPCOMING EVENTS
...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.
Mrs. Hogan has added a long list of scholarships and deadlines that are open. CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
---FAFSA changes for the 2017-18 year
---Online College Guide link to website: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-colleges/
---Seniors are reminded that application for state scholarships are open and can apply at www.adhe.edu
These can be found under the Student tab and then Financial Aid.
---University of Oklahoma Application Deadline extended to December 31, 2106
---A-State Privately Funded Scholarship applications deadline February 1, 2017 @ 5:00
---National Wood Flooring Association Scholarship is designed to promote the post-secondary study of forestry and related forestry sciences. - $1000 - Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2017.
---Scholarship Essay regarding alcohol abuse and addiction affects on society - $3000/$2000/$1000 - Application deadline February 1st, 2017
---The Office of Pre-College Programs is now accepting applications for summer programs (June 24th - July 8th) at the University of Notre Dame for Summer 2017. Application deadline February 6, 2017.
---Arkansas Tech University Foundation Scholarships - All applications due February 15, 2017.
---Dept of Arkansas Coudret Trust Scholarship ($1000) and Garner Trust Scholarship ($2500) - Completed application and accompanying documents due at Dept Headquarters on or before March 13, 2017.
---Honorsgrad Multimedia Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline April 16, 2017
---B. Davis Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline May 22nd, 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
---Aspiring Nurse Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline midnight June 30, 2017
---PSAT/NMSQT Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
SENIOR NEWS
RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MINI IPAD FOR PROJECT GRADUATION: See Mrs. Kim to pick up raffle tickets. If you sell 20 tickets you will receive $10 incentive money for the night of Project Graduation.
There is a new Senior List posted on the bulletin board across from the office. PLEASE CHECK it to be sure your name is spelled correctly. This is how it will be listed on your diploma.