PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, January 14th
CHARACTER TRAIT: Compassion/Kindness
“To BE KIND is MORE important than to be right. Many times, what people need is NOT a brilliant mind that speaks but a SPECIAL HEART that LISTENS.”
Lunch: Beans & Ham, Southern Greens, Quick Baked Potato, Cornbread, Strawberry/Banana & Milk
Lost & Found: We have jackets and shirts in the office that have been left in classrooms or found on campus. Please come by the office to claim.
TIP-OFF T-shirts !!! The Booster Club is selling Tip-Off T-shirts for $10 each… sizes are youth large to adult XXXL. See Monica Brewington at MD Williams to purchase.
YEARBOOK is needing yourCHRISTMAS PICTURESandTRADITIONS. Please email your pictures and an explanation of your family traditions tophs_yearbook@pocahontaspsd.comorrachel.sullinger@pocahontaspsd.com. We need them before Friday(1/15/16).
Track Meeting - Boys in grades 10-12 interested in running track need to meet with Coach Chester on Thursday,January 21st at 12:15in the athletic complex.
Track Meeting - Girls in grades 10-12 interested in running track need to meet with Coach Chester on Friday,January 22nd at 12:15in the athletic complex.
MISS REDSKIN PAGEANT has been scheduled for March 12th. Registration forms are available in the office or with Mrs. Nead. The deadline is March 4th.
DO YOU HAVE TALENT? Sing? Dance? Something else? If so, try out for STARBURST!! Try-outs are February 3rd after school (MD GYM) Get your act together!!! Applications are available in the office or with Mrs. Nead
THURSDAY
No GT this morning. Mrs. Miller will be back this afternoon.
Lady Redskins vs Southside (SGjv, 7th, JGjv) at Southside @ 5:00. Release players at 2:45. Bus leaves at 3:00.
Redskin Swim Meet at Home … please release swimmers at 2:30.
FRIDAY
The History Club will meet in Ms. Galvan's classroom today during lunch.
There will be a FCCLA meeting in Mrs. Lynch’s room during lunch.
Lady Redskins vs Westside (7th, JG,SG) at Westside @ 5:00
Redskins vs Harrisburg (7th, JB, SB) at Home @ 5:00
The Jungle theme tonight will be “Swat those Hornets”. Dress as beekeepers (hats, nets, coveralls, gloves, etc.) The booster club will have fly swatters for the Jungle.
SATURDAY
All Region Concert Band Auditions at McArthur Junior High (Jonesboro)
SUNDAY
There will be a Project Graduation meeting Sunday Jan. 17th at 2:00 at Dawson’s Furniture.
GENERAL NEWS
PHS Student Ambassadors of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, Ian Allred, Noah Bandy, Braden Lindner, Ty McDonnough, Lacey Moore and Adrian Rutter are collecting donations on behalf of Friends of Pocahontas Animal Control (FOPAC). Please help by bringing in donations of dog food, cat food, litter, collars, blankets, treats etc. for our four legged friends. FOPAC helps animals that are abandoned. They find rescue, foster parents, adoptive parents and vet the animals. Collection boxes are located in the main hall by the nurse’s office. Thank you in advance for your support.
Link -If you ordered a LINK t-shirt and have not picked it up yet, they are in Mrs. Phelps' classroom.
Circle of Friends:If anyone is interested in joining the Circle of Friends, peer applications are available in the office.
FFA Blacksmith metal/art committeemeets Wednesdays at lunch in the agri building.
FFA Community service committeemeets Thursdays at lunch.
SWATmeetings every Wednesday in Mrs. Baty’s room (Rm 22) at lunch- Bring your lunch!
Math tutoringis 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 tutoringis available Tuesday and Thursday after school 3:30 - 4:30 in Rm 24 - Bass.
Athletic passes have been handed out to Basketball, Cheerleaders, Swim Team and Pep Band students by their Coaches and Directors.Winter Athletic passes are good for winter sports only (Basketball games). You must show your Athletic pass to the gate workers in order to enter the event for free. If you do not have your pass, you must pay the entry fee.Fall Athletic passes are not good for Basketball Games.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan 18th - Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, January 18, 2016. Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 for all students.
Jan. 21st - Track Meeting for boys in grades 10-12 in the athletic complex at 12:15.
Jan. 22nd - Track Meeting for girls in grades 10-12 in the athletic complex at 12:15.
Jan. 22nd - All-Region Concert Band Clinic @ ASU
Jan. 23rd - All-Region Concert Band Concert @ ASU Fowler Center, 2pm
Jan. 28th -The annual chili and wild game cook-off will take place at 4 pm in the Agriculture Building. All FFA members, parents and administrators are invited to attend. FFA members please see Mr. Washburn or Mr. Hogan about bring chili or wild game to compete in the cook-off.
Jan. 28th - FBLA -District II Spring Conference- Nettleton High School s
Feb. 3rd - Crowley’s Ridge college rep will be in the counselor’s office from 11:45-12:15
Feb. 3rd - Starburst tryouts
Feb. 6th - ACT Test
Feb. 13th - FFA Farm Sale starting at 9:00 A.M. at the Peanut Company in East Pocahontas
March 11th - Ready, Set, Graduate at BRTC. Bad weather day, Friday, April 1st.
March 12th - Miss Redskin Pageant
April 21st - Business Expo/Job Fair at BRTC
FFA: FFA members wanting to apply for State Proficiency Awards need to complete their application no later than January 14th.
Senior FFA Members may start to pick up the local FFA Scholarship Application January 11th and it is due back to Mr. Washburn by January 29th.
FFA Members wanting to apply for their Greenhand, and Chapter Degrees they may pick up an application with Mr. Washburn. Please do so before January 29th because all applications are due on January 29th.
Announcements from the counselor's office...
Transcripts can be printed from student’s HAC accounts. However, if an official transcript is needed you must bring it to the office to be stamped and sealed.
The evening CNA classes are scheduled for March 7-April 4, 2016. Orientation will be held at BRTC on February 17, 2016 at 3:30 pm for any students interested in applying for the course.
Sophomores and Juniors:Be sure to check info sent to you from Mrs. Hogan about summer sessions at Duke University!
SENIORS
Last Chance ….Seniors check the spelling of your name on the list on the board across from the office. This is how it will appear on your diploma. We will not be able to make any changes after this week.
IMPORTANT YEARBOOK DATES FOR SENIORS
Senior Pictures Due: February 5, 2015
You can now begin applying for the Arkansas Challenge. To apply follow the linkwww.adhe.eduthen go to the YoUniversial tab.
You can now begin applying for federal financial aid to attend post secondary school. To do so follow the link,www.fafsa.ed.gov. Other links to FAFSA are NOT creditable and will charge you for your application.
CONGRATS ! As of now 70% of the Class of 2016 meets ACT requirements for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship. On January 1, 2016 you may begin applying atwww.adhe.edu. by going to the YoUniversal tab. Those who still need to meet requirements will have until June 1st. We will continue to offer ACT Blast sessions for each of the upcoming ACT national test in February and April and want to help you reach that goal. Again, GREAT JOB CLASS of 2016!
Seniors, who are in the ATU recruitment database, will soon receive information about our 42ndannual Creative Writing Contest. Attached you will find a flyer for distribution. Submissions must be received by January 15, 2016. Awards are announced duringTime Out for Tech.
It is time to apply for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship atwww.adhe.edu. If your ACT composite score is at a 32 it is VERY IMPORTANT that you apply NOW as this is the first step to the application to the Governor's Distinguished Scholarship that is due NO LATER than February 1st. If you have questions or need help with this please stop by the counselor's office.
Seniors check your email to find the application for the 2016 National School Plant Management Association Scholarship application. The submission deadline is February 1, 2016.
The Promberger-Traw Post 4556 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Randolph County graduating senior. The seniormustbe a child of a Veteran in order to qualify for the scholarship. If you meet this qualification stop by Mrs. Hogan's office for the application. Application must be postmarked no later thanFebruary 1, 2016.
WinField is keeping the tradition of theCareers in Agriculture Scholarship Program, by announcing the kick-off for this year’s offering, today. Scholarships worth$1,000 will be awarded to 10 high school seniors and 10 college studentsin their first or second year who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. Applications are available atwinfield.comin theNewssection. All applications must be postmarked byFeb. 5th, 2016. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2016.
Local Scholarship applications have been sent to your student email account . Applications are to be typewritten. Follow the submission procedures and submit the checklist when you turn it in. Deadline for application is February 19th and submitted to the high school office NO LATER THAN 3:30 P.M.
The 2016 Arkansas School Plant Management Association (ASPMA) Scholarship is now available. The deadline to apply is April 1. To access additional information and the application form check your email.
Seniors are invited to "Show Me Day" at Southeast Missouri State. To schedule your visit go towww.semo.edu/visit. If you plan to attend on aMondayvisit you will need to pick up a college day form in the office and then see Mrs. Hogan. Show Me Days are as follows:Saturday-February 13; Monday- February 15; Saturday-April 2.
BRTC Scholarships -The deadline for scholarships has changed to March 1st,unless otherwise noted on the specific details. Also, note the slight change on the application that addresses the essay requirements. Check your email for the application.
Seniors interested in Cosmetology or Nail Technician Program the Arkansas Academy of Hair Design in Jonesboro will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a deserving student interested in Cosmetology. They will also be offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Nail Technician. Applications are available in Mrs. Hogan's office.For maximum Scholarship benefits deadline to apply is December 31st. Late submitting deadline is March 15, 2016.
The Windgate Art Scholarship application and information for students planning to major in art and attend UCA in fall 2016 has been sent to your email. Deadline is March 18th.
The following are two scholarships that you may be interested in. If I can help you with these please email me or stop by.
- The first scholarship is "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this linkwww.fashion-schools.organd find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.
- The 2nd Scholarship is the "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. This is the 5th year we are awarding this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. We ask that you have interested students visit our website,www.careeranimationreview.comto find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it.
The deadline for both scholarships isJune 1, 2016.
Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. They will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
+ A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016.
They ask interested students to visitwww.nursingschoolsalmanac.comand click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage. Here you will find detailed scholarship information and the official application form.