PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, March 30th

It’s what’s for lunch: Pizza, Romaine Salad, Blackeyed Peas, Spiced Apples & Milk

STUDENT MEALS FREE OF CHARGE!  Update: Now through the end of the school year May 2021!  (Breakfast and Lunch).  However, there is a charge for extra milk or extra ala carte items. 

-GENERAL NEWS-

2021 Yearbooks on Sale-  pre-order for $45.00.  Purchase online at walsworthyearbooks.com or at school with cash/check payable to Pocahontas High School.  See Ms. Crutcher in Room #4. 

2020 Chieftain Yearbooks are available for $45. E-mail Ms. Crutcher for more info.   

4th Nine Weeks Learning:  Please remember to make changes in your learning status you must notify the office prior to change.  The fourth nine weeks begins Monday, March 15th 

~~~If you are virtual and want to return to onsite, please email dianna.johnson@pocahontaspsd.com or call the office 870-892-4573 ext 4002. 

~~~If you are onsite and wish to go virtual, a parent must call the office  at 870-892-4573 ext. 4002 so that we can discuss the expectations of a virtual student in regards to attendance, grades and internet access.  

Don’t forget your mask! Students are provided 3 masks by the school.  Students should provide their own mask after that, however, masks are available for the occasions one is forgotten.  Please don’t make this a habit as we are running low on masks to hand out.

Students: Please remember that you need to sign in at the office if you arrive after the 8:00 a.m. tardy bell and you must ALWAYS sign out in the office if you check out before the end of the day! 

***Students please remember in the morning before school you are only to be in the front of the building or in the cafeteria.  At 7:40, students are to go to their classes and are not to be gathering in other areas on campus. 

HAC has a new URL address…   http://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us  

Make sure that you are not trying to use an old bookmark, icon, or favorite. If you have one of those, delete it and redo them so they have the new (tac20) instead of (tac40) address. If you had the tab/website open before changes were made, you will need to refresh to get to the new site so just close the browser/tab and reopen it.  Your password should work with the new address but there is also a link to reset.  Your new password or an access code will be sent to your email address. This applies for students and parents.  Parents must have an email address listed in order to get into HAC.  For parents who do not have an email address listed, please call the office and we will put your email address into the system so you can access HAC.  

    

In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, and all employees to notify our designated Point of Contact immediately when the following occurs: 

  • Someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19.

  • Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to a positive case of COVID-19 and is requiring quarantine and/or recommended to be tested for COVID-19.

  • Students attending on-site and employees who are being tested for COVID-19.  If symptomatic, students/staff should remain in quarantine pending results of their COVID-19 test.

Please call Marlo Wardlow at 870-810-7409.  Please leave a voicemail if there is no answer.  You can email general questions or updated information to marlo.wardlow@pocahontaspsd.com  

 Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  Together we can help keep our Pocahontas School District family safe, healthy and ready to learn during this unique time.

ATTENTION:  If you are under quarantine or test positive for Covid, you may not attend any school events on campus.

Just a reminder: We cannot accept outside deliveries (flowers/gifts). Lunch/food deliveries are also not allowed.  Students who normally bring lunch will be required to eat in the cafeteria should they forget their lunch. There is a doorbell on the front door in which we will interact with parents, counselors, visitors, etc since we cannot allow you into the building. 

Students please remember only water in clear plastic bottles are allowed in classrooms.  No other drinks are allowed.   There are FREE clear plastic bottles located in the front of the office! 

Student Parking:

~~If you drive and park on campus, you should have a parking hang tag.  $3.00 to purchase

~~Do not back into parking spots- You must pull through.

~~Due to the low volume of students parking on campus, sophomores can park in junior parking (the parking lot next to the business building). 

~~Once you arrive on campus, you are not to sit in your vehicle.  You need to exit your vehicle and come into the building.  

Virtual Student Parking:

~~If you come onto campus during the school day for athletics or band, you need a parking pass.  You also are to park on the high school campus and not at the junior high.  

STUDENT PARKING:  Due to the low volume of students parking on campus, sophomores can park in junior parking (the parking lot beside the business building.)  

After school tutoring will be held from 3:30-4:30. Math will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and all other subjects will be on Wednesday. There will be a virtual tutoring option through google meet for virtual students. On campus students will be expected to attend in-person tutoring. Any student who is currently interested in tutoring, or thinks they will be interested at any time throughout the year, should join the PHS Math Tutoring google classroom, using code 3dwagss and the PHS Literacy Tutoring google classroom using code wycakwu. Any virtual students interested in tutoring must join the google classroom to have access to the meet codes. Just like your regular classes, tutoring will have a different meet code each day. For tutoring questions, please email Mrs. Murray at melodie.murray@pocahontaspsd.com. 

-DAILY NEWS-

😄🎉😎 43 Days until Summer 😀🎉😎

Swim Team: Please turn in your swim stuff - towel, parka, warm up pants, warm up jacket, and backpack/bag.  Turn in to the high school office or to Sara Frazier at Alma Spikes.

CHEERLEADERS:  PHS cheer uniforms and warm ups need to be turned in ASAP. Please make sure they are in a bag with your name on it. You can leave them in the complex by the cheer desk or take them to Mrs. Nead.

10th and 11th graders!!

Are you interested in BRTC's CTC Program (formerly TOPSS) next year??  If so, please complete the CTC Program Interest Form at this link https://forms.gle/TB5TMRKkYQfrg4Ae8 as soon as possible. 

BRTC Summer Class Schedule & Application! Mrs. Hampton has emailed each student information and applications for any BRTC courses (online or on BRTC campus).  Registration will open on April 5th and forms are due back to Mrs. Hampton by May 21st. 

Tuesday, March 30th- 

Baseball- Westside @ HOME V @ 4:00… release @ 3:00

Softball- Westside (DH) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

Wednesday, March 31st-

Thursday, April 1st- 

BRTC Health Science Program Applications will close today. Check your email for more information about Traditional Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Care and Phlebotomy. 

Softball- Bay (V/JV) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

Track - Peco Foods Sr High Relays @ HOME 

Friday, April 2nd- 

District Virtual Day - Busses will not run.  All students are virtual. 

 

 April 2nd thru 3rd- Batesville Tournament AWAY V… TBA

 

-SENIOR NEWS-

NEA Wounded Warrior Group Scholarship Application - due March 31st

 

Circuit Judge Kevin King Memorial Scholarship- due April 9th 

 

~~Seniors to send transcripts/test scores when applying for college, complete this PHS Transcript/Scores Release Request in Google Drive.  Fill out information completely and Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Hampton will send the documents for you.  See the Shot Record Release Form attachment from Mrs. Stewart to get your shot records sent as well. Return shot record release forms to tracy.gholson@pochahontaspsd.com or the PHS nurse's office.

 

 -COUNSELOR & CAREER COACH NEWS-

Stephanie Hampton, PHS Counselor- stephanie.hampton@pochahontaspsd.com  (870) 892-4573 ext. 4004

Lindsay Stewart, PHS Career Coach - lindsay.stewart@pocahontaspsd.com   (870) 892-4573 ext. 4013 

 

Seniors, don't forget to regularly check out our PHS Counselor & Career Coach page for upcoming scholarship deadlines.  You can find the scholarships page by clicking on seniors>financial aid>scholarship/contestsScroll down the page to see the list of scholarships by deadline to apply.

Sidenote:  If you come across a page that says "you don't have permission to view" or a bad link, please let Mrs. Hampton know.    :)  

 

ALL STUDENTS:  Please visit the PHS Counselor and Career Coach Webpage for regularly updated information! You can also find this link on the Pocahontas School District Website>Schools>Pocahontas High School>Menu>Staff>Stephanie Hampton or Lindsay Stewart.  PARENTS:  If you would also like access to the PHS Counselor and Career Coach Webpage, please click on this link and request access or send an email to Mrs. Hampton or Mrs. Stewart requesting access.

SENIORS & PARENTS:  This link will take you to a 6-minute financial aid mini workshop (Zoom webinar) titled Paying for College: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Parents Make. View the full-hour webinar here: Beat the High Cost of College!   

***Mrs. Stewart has 20 copies of the ACT workbook by Mastery Prep available to check out in her office in the library. This would be a great resource if you are registered to take the April 17th ACT test. 

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ACT Test Dates:   Registration Deadline

April 17th March 12th 

June 12th May 7th

July 17th June 18th 

  • These tests are taken at an off-site location (most PHS students choose to take it at BRTC) on various dates.

  • All 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take a free ACT test in February of their junior year at the high school.  Juniors do NOT have to register for this test!

  • Students in the 11th or 12th grade who qualify for free and/or reduced lunches, may receive an ACT Fee Waiver code! Students, request an ACT waiver code here.

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-UPCOMING EVENTS-

April 8th - The annual Livestock Show Meeting for FFA Members at 6 PM in the Ag Building.  

April 14th- Athletic physicals will be held today starting at 8:00 a.m. in the athletic complex.  Doctors and nurses will be providing free physicals for athletes in grades 7th-12th.  Athletes will go to the complex during their athletic period.  For those who do not have an athletic period, they should come afterschool to get their physicals.  DO NOT MISS an academic class to attend! A physical form will be given to coaches and handed out to athletes that will need to be filled out and signed by a parent.  Forms must be brought with the athlete to the physical assessment so doctor’s can sign off.  

April 20th & 22nd- SEGP Conferences with parents 3:45 - 7:00 p.m.  Advisors will schedule meetings with parents via telephone or Google Meet unless Covid guidelines change.  

Graduation Requirements and Scheduling Information

BRTC Course Information

April 28th & 29th-  Aspire testing for Sophomores… time and location TBA

 -ATHLETIC EVENTS-

-REDSKIN  BASEBALL-

April 6th- Trumann (DH) @ HOME V @ 4:00… release @ 2:45

April 9th- Batesville @ HOME V/JV @ 4:00… release @ 3:00

April 13th- Brookland (DH) AWAY  V @ 4:00… release @ 1:40

April 16th- Nettleton @ HOME V/JV@ 4:30… release @ 3:00

April 20th- Valley View (DH) @ HOME V @ 4:00… release @ 2:45

April 22nd- Marked Tree @ HOME V/JV @ 4:30… release @ 3:00

April 27th- Blytheville (DH) AWAY V @ 4:00… release @ 1:00

May 5th thru 8th- Regional Tournament

May 12th thru 15th- State Tournament

-LADY REDSKINS SOFTBALL-

April 5th- Hoxie (DH) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

April 6th- Trumann (DH) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

April 8th- Rector (V/JV) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

April 13th- Brookland (DH) AWAY @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 1:30

April 16th- Corning (DH) AWAY @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 2:30

April 20th- Valley View (DH) HOME @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 3:00

April 27th- Blytheville (DH) AWAY @ 4:00/6:00… release @ 1:00

April 30th- Batesville (V/JV) HOME @ 4:00… release @ 3:00

May 6th thru 8th- Regionals Tournament - TBA

May 13th thru15th- State Tournament - TBA

-TRACK-

April 6th - Wellman Jr High Relays @ HOME

April 8th - Wellman Sr High Relays @ HOME

April 13th - Pioneer Jr High Relays @ Batesville

April 15th - Sara Low Sr High Relays @ Batesville

April 19th - Sr High Bomber Relays @ Mt.  Home

April 20th - 4A-3 Jr High Conference @ HOME

April 27th - 4A-3 Sr High Conference @ HOME