PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, March 26th

LUNCH: Chicken Caesar  Sub w/ Fixin’s, Tomato Soup w/Crackers, Carrot Stix, Baked Chips, Fruit & Milk

CHARACTER TRAIT:  Cooperation - “It takes both sides to build a bridge”.

GENERAL NEWS

Sophomores & Juniors will be meeting with their SEGP advisors on Wednesday morning.  There is a list on the office window of students and their advisors. Students should go directly to their advisors Wednesday after 1st hour.  

Attention Seniors!!! It is time to start turning in pictures for the Senior slide show at Prom. Please submit up to 10 pictures (IF YOU TURN IN MORE THAN 10, IT WILL BE OUR DISCRETION WHAT 10 WILL BE USED). We prefer that you email them to us at pocahontasprom@gmail.com. If that isn't possible, please turn a copy of the pictures you want used to Mrs. Baty. Deadline to turn in pictures is March 21st.

Mrs. Hogan has applications for the Upward Bound Math - Science program.

St. Bernards Jr. Volunteer Summer Program-Now Accepting Applications!The session will be held from July 6th - 27th.  Check your email to download the application. Deadline for applying is May 4th.

Driver's Education - Driver's Ed will be offered at PJHS for Students at PJHS and PHS. on the following dates:  Tuesday, May 29th, Wednesday, May 30th,Thursday, May 31st, Friday, June 1st, and Saturday, June 2nd (and/or Monday June 4th).  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (1 hour lunch break). Only 15 seats available. Must have driver's permit and $200.00 paid to the PJHS office to be place on the Class list.  (checks should be dated May 29th and will be deposited on the first day of class). Please see Mrs. Bandy in the Jr. High Office.

PHS Clothing Closet ~~~~~ Visit The Clothing Closet!!

Students may take whatever they need. The closet is frequently refilled with new/used things so visit often! "The Closet" is located in the Kitchen Home Economics Building. One door remains open for student convenience. Many coats & scarves have been recently donated! If students or parents need to visit the closet before/after school or on the weekend, please contact Mrs. Steimel – lori.steimel@pocahontaspsd.com.  Names are kept confidential!!

**** Check out Mrs. Stewart's Career Connections website for upcoming dates/deadlines related to college and events being held on the PHS campus. http://phsredskins.weebly.com/

Tutoring has begun: Literacy with Mrs. Bass (includes all other areas) on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Tutoring is after school from 3:30-4:30.

Math Tutoring 3:30-4:30 Tuesday-Thursday of each week!

Murray: Monday *****  Helms: Tuesday & Thursday *****  Steimel: Wednesday & Thursday

Attention:  Please remember that students are not to have pocket knives in their possession while in school or on or about school property.

*** REMINDER:  Students are not to be on the parking lot during the school day without prior approval and signing out in the office.  Also, once you arrive on campus students are to exit their vehicles and come into the building. Students are not to sit out in their cars once on campus. ***

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: FFA Members wanting to run for FFA office need to pick up an officer application starting Wednesday of this week and are required to be turned  back in by April 10th by 5 pm.

Buffalo Island Livestock Show will be on April 4th-6th in Jonesboro.

FFA Officer Elections will take place April 17th during classes.  

State FFA Convention will be April 22nd-25th

The FFA Banquet will be May 3rd at 6 pm in the Jr High Cafeteria

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)

Anyone interested in Blacksmithing and metal art the FFA has a meeting at lunch each Wednesday, bring your lunch to Mr. Hogan's Classroom

Circle of Friends will meet every Thursday during lunch in the student center. Please see Mrs. Courtney Throesch if you want to join the fun!!

NHS meetings will be announced prior to meeting days.

NHS REMINDERS:  (PHS NHS REMIND101:  Text : @pokeynhs to:  81010)

SENIOR NEWS

REMINDER:  If you are taking a College Day (college tour, interview, etc. you must get a form from the office and have it signed by Mrs. Hogan and a parent. The form must be turned into the office prior to the day of your visit.  You also must bring back a note from your college day for verification. IF A COLLEGE DAY FORM IS NOT TURNED IN PRIOR TO THE VISIT IT WILL NOT BE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE.

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.

American Legion Auxiliary has Scholarships Available for High School Seniors!  See your email for details.

More than 200 scholarships are available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation.  Go to www.arcf.org/scholarships to apply.  Requirements for applying to these varies with each.  Check to see if you fit some of the requirements.

High Voltage Lineman Training Sponsorship - Applications are available at http://www.claycountyelectric.com/high-voltage-lineman-training.   Submit applications by close of business Friday, March 30, 2018.

Seniors interested in applying for the Arkansas Junior Cattlemen's Association Scholarship have until April 1st to do so.  Applications can be found at https://www.arbeef.org/sponsorship-opportunities

Northeast Arkansas Wounded Warrior Group Scholarship- application and info in your email.  Application must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2018.

The Chamber of Commerce is proud to be adding the Randolph County Agricultural Scholarship - See your email for information and the application.  Deadline is April 15 by 4:00 p.m.

APHA Student Scholarship - Arkansas Public Health Association Scholarship link for information and application:  http://www.arkpublichealth.org...  Application deading April 15, 2018.

The Notes for the Future Scholarship Program is open.  Details and application in your email. Deadline for application is April 27, 2018.

$2000 Accuplan Scholarship….visit https://www.accuplan.net/scholarship-promo.htm for more information..  Must apply by May 31, 2018.

BRTC will now be offering the Academic Incentive Scholarship to students who have a composite ACT score of 19-23.  This scholarship will be in the amount of $250 per semester and is renewable up to four semesters provided the recipient completes a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.0.  In order to receive the Academic Incentive Scholarship, the student will need to complete the Application for Admissions and Scholarships and be accepted for admissions at BRTC.

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

JUNIORS:  A-State offers campus visits twice a day Monday- Friday.  Sign up for a campus visit at www.astate.edu/visit.  See what it is like to be a Red Wolf.

DAILY NEWS…

Week of March 26th - 31st

MONDAY

Seniors that did not get their prom invitations need to go by Mrs. Baty's room between classes or at the end of class and get it.

ACT registration deadline has been extended to TONIGHT!  Last chance to register for the April 14th Test.

TUESDAY

Seniors that did not get their prom invitations need to go by Mrs. Baty's room between classes or at the end of class and get it.

Redskin Baseball (V/JV) vs Walnut Ridge @ 4:30 AWAY… release team at 2:45

Softball (V/JV) vs Highland @ 4:00 HOME… release team at 2:45

Senior high track meet @ Home

WEDNESDAY

Students will meet with their SEGP advisors 2nd period today.  Students go directly to your SEGP advisor; when finished students are to return to their scheduled 2nd period class.

FFA Members wanting to run for FFA office need to pick up an officer application starting Wednesday and are required to be turing  back in by April 10th by 5 pm.

Starburst School Performances - Admission $1.00~ bring money the day of the show

Alma Spikes - 8:30 - 10:30

MD Williams - 12:30 -  2:30

THURSDAY

BRTC Education and Career Opportunities Preview Day.

FFA Members wanting to go to Convention (April 22nd - 25th)  need to sign up in Mr Washburn's room by Thursday at 5 PM.

Redskin Baseball (V/JV) vs Highland @ 4:30 HOME

Softball (V/V) vs Melbourne @ 3:30 AWAY @ 3:30…. Release team at 12:30

Junior high track meet @ Home

Starburst School Performances - Admission $1.00~ bring money the day of the show

PHS - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

PJHS - 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

NIGHT SHOW 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Admission: Students $2.00 ~~~ Adults $3.00

FRIDAY

Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session today due to Easter Break

Redskin Baseball will play in the Ozarks Baseball Classic at Harrison

SATURDAY

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 3rd - Accuplacer for TOPPS for students interested…. With Lindsay Steward in the library.

April 13th - 15th - Project Graduation Basketball Tournament

April 14th - ACT Test

April 21st - Prom

April 24th - ACT Aspire testing - 10th grade (English, Reading, Writing)

April 24th & 26th -  SEGP Conferences

April 26th - ACT Aspire Testing - 10th grade (Math, Science)

May 14th - Athletic Banquet

May 15th - Senior Honors & Awards Program - 7:00 p.m. at MD Williams

May 18th - Graduation