PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, October 9th
LUNCH: Pizza, Romaine Salad, Lite Ranch, Banana, Sherbet & Milk
CHARACTER TRAIT: Respect & Pride
“Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to. Respect is earned, not given. “
Student Council has a few extra Homecoming t-shirts for sale!!! They will be on sale in between classes in study hall….. Short sleeve $10.00 and Baseball tee $15.00
GENERAL NEWS
The deadline for the October ACT test has been extended to Oct. 10th! Late fees do apply!
HAPPY ROCK HUNTING: The cafeteria is hiding rocks on campus each week during the month of October! Find any of these rocks and return to PHS cafeteria for a free item. Please turn in the rocks when you find them so we can continue hiding them each week.
Braden Cook, Brook Todd, Rae-anne Surles, and Terrence Haley. Congrats to last weeks winners, and good luck rock hunting this week.
Tuesdays in October will be College Gear Days. Students and staff, please wear items from the college of your choice!
Student Ambassador Applications are now available for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications can be found at randolphchamber.com The deadline to return to the principal's office is Tuesday, October 10th. Applications will be picked up on Wednesday, October 11th.
Yearbooks can be purchased from Ms. Crutcher in Rm 4 or at www.jostensyearbooks.com
Tutoring has begun: Math (Steimel, Helms, Murray) on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Literacy with Mrs. Bass (includes all other areas) on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Tutoring is in the after school from 3:30-4:30.
REMINDER to Students & Staff: If students arrive on campus after the tardy bell at 8:00 a.m. they are to check in at the office. Students should have a tardy slip/pass from the office if they come into class after the bell; if not send them to the office to sign in.
***Please remember to use caution when walking to and from buildings. Students should use the crosswalks especially of the mornings and the afternoons when traffic is the busiest. Drivers please use caution and be aware of students walking around campus.
CLUB NEWS
FFA - Any FFA Member wanting to show animals in the spring or fall needs to see Mr. Washburn by October 31st.
LINK meetings are every Monday in Mrs. Moffett's room from 12:10-12:30. Contact Mrs.Cox for more details.
S.W.A.T. will meet on every Tuesday in Mrs. Baty's room. Everyone is invited. You can bring your lunch.
Key Club meets every Wednesday in Mr. James Room (#19)
PHS National Honor Society will meet at lunch on Thursday in Mrs. Murray's room to discuss upcoming events. Members, feel free to bring your lunch!!
NHS REMINDERS: (PHS NHS REMIND101: Text : @pokeynhs to: 81010)
***Weekly Meetings/Hurricane Relief Group/ Clothing Closet Management --Thursday's during lunch
SENIOR NEWS
Seniors remember to check your email often for news and updates pertinent to you.
Senior Yearbook Info:
1 Baby Picture due October 13th!
Senior Ads - Purchase Deadline is November 10th !
Full Page $200
½ Page $110
¼ Page $80
⅛ Page $50
Pictures and Write-Ups for Senior Ads are Due November 27th. Ads can be purchased through Ms. Crutcher (Rm 4), any yearbook staffer, through the ReplayIt App or www.jostensadservices.com
Senior Pictures are Due January 8th, 2018. Seniors may submit a senior picture or use their composite.
Remember as you are applying to attend post-secondary schools you must complete a PHS Transcript and Records Release Form to schools you are considering. Mrs. Hogan has attached this document and sent to your email account.
Important information in your email regarding A-State and ACT scores for consideration of admission and consideration for institutional scholarships.
Scholarship Registration from the Thea Foundation is open. See your email for details.
Williams Baptist Senior Preview Days: register @ www.williamsbaptistcollege.com/preview or call 870-759-4120….. Oct 6 / Oct. 27 / Nov. 3 / Nov. 17 / Dec. 1
Discover UALR is on Friday, October 13 and Friday, November 3. Bring your friends and family!
RSVP at: ualr.edu/admissions/discover.
Razorback Connections will be held on October 18th in Jonesboro from 6-7:30 pm. This is an event for any senior considering attending the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville who may be unable to visit the campus. Please see Mrs. Stewart (career coach) for registration information.
College Fair at Williams Baptist College on October 25th. Students MUST pre-register and complete the consent to travel form and return to Mrs. Hogan or Mrs. Stewart by end of the day October 16th. Late forms will NOT be accepted.
U of A New Freshman Scholarships - NOVEMBER 1 - Priority Admissions Deadline: Complete an admissions application and request a scholarship application on the general admissions form, submit transcripts, and send test scores to the office of admissions by this date.
U of A New Freshman Scholarships - NOVEMBER 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline: Submit a scholarship application by this date for priority consideration for academic scholarships
UALR has announced their scholarship deadline this year as: Friday, December 1st. Seniors you must apply and submit prior to the deadline.
ACT Student Champion Award - applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions and are due December 31, 2017. Questions directed to ccrc@act.org.
NHS Scholarship program opens October 6th… application deadline is January 30, 2018.
News from the Counselor…
Just a reminder to each of you, the PHS Counselor webpage is up being updated daily. - Information contained within the site contains: Announcements, Senior Timelines, ACT Information, Applying for College, Financial Aid, Links to Arkansas Colleges, Helpful Tips for Students, NCAA Registration, Scholarship Info, and Selective Service . The link to the site is: https://goo.gl/SSg2VI
AState preview days are coming soon for Seniors and Juniors… go online to register. Details are in your email.
“A Day in the Life” programs (Variety & Nurse) programs hosted by UAMS in Jonesboro information is in your email. Application due date November 29th.
MONDAY
Congratulations Redskin Band !!! Class AAA Champion, 1st in Class Guard, 1st in Class Percussion, 5th Overall and MOST ENTERTAINING BAND! Great Job, So Proud of You!
Congratulations to the 2017-2018 FBLA Officers: President - Jenna Kester, Vice President - Katelyn Bigger, Secretary - Ashlyn Crosby, Treasurer - Rachel Baltz, Reporter - Jordyn Rice
If you have not turn in your permission slip for the Fall Leadership Conference, please do so today.
Volleyball (JB/A, SA) vs Ridgefield Christian @ HOME at 4:30
TUESDAY
Josten’s will be here to take Senior Graduation orders @ 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. A $60 deposit is needed when placing your order.
There will be a National Convention Meeting for those FFA members attending the National FFA Convention this year on Tuesday at 12:05. If you are attending the convention this a mandatory meeting.
Cross Country Meet @ Valley View at 4:30… release team at ….
Volleyball (7th, JB/A, SB/A) vs Cave City @ HOME at 4:30
WEDNESDAY
Tornado Drill - 1st period
THURSDAY
Volleyball (7th, JB/A, SB/A) vs Southside AWAY at 4:30
FRIDAY
Football vs Cave City AWAY at 7:00
SATURDAY
Volleyball District Tournament (JA) @ Westside
SUNDAY
Project Graduation meeting at 2:30 in PHS cafeteria - All seniors and parents are encouraged to participate. We will be discussing the upcoming Haunted House fundraiser.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 17th - Fire Drill - 3rd period
October 17th - Parent Teacher Conferences for students in grades 7-9 from 3:30- 7:30. No early dismissal.
October 19th - Senior composite make ups @ 8:00 a.m. in the Student Center
October 19th - Parent Teacher Conferences for students in grades K-6 and 10-12 from 3:30- 7:30. No early dismissal.
October 20th - No School for Fall Break
October 22 - Project Graduation will begin setting up Haunted House fundraiser, seniors and parents are needed to help make this a successful event.
October 24th - School picture retakes
October 26th - The health department will be here to administer flu shots. Consent forms will be sent home during the month of October. Please see the nurse with any questions.
October 30th - ASVAB test in the Library 8 -11:30…. Respond to invitation sent by Mrs. Hogan to sign up.
October 30th - FAFSA Nite with BRTC for Seniors 6-7 p.m.