PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, May 17th
LUNCH: Chicken Sandwich, Baked Chips, Sandwich Salad Cup, Broccoli & Dip, Fruit & Milk
*** PLEASE NO CHARGING MEALS IN MAY *** (However, please know no child will ever be refused a school meal) This allows us to close out the school year in a timely fashion. We ask all outstanding charges be fully paid prior to the end of school, please contact Patty Moore if you need to discuss your account.
There was a black tuxedo vest left at prom. If you are missing one it is here in the office!
CHARACTER TRAIT: Commitment - “means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you.”
GENERAL NEWS
Anyone interested in helping plant flowers at the Bridge of Hope on Saturday, May 19th at 10 a.m. please sign up on Mrs. Baty's door.
There are still some track uniforms out! Please get those turned in ASAP!
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE! Return to the library or the office NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH.
Any medications not picked up from the nurse by the last day of school will be destroyed.
All Art I semester I art students wanting to pick up their art and folders may do so before school, before 4th hour, and after school until the last of school. All art and folders left after the last day of school will be disposed of!
AP Exam Test Schedule: Be in testing room at 7:45
May 15th - AP Calculus in Mrs. Miller’s room at PJHS
May 16th - AP English Lang in Rooms 106, 107, 118 at BRTC
May 17th - AP World History in Rooms 106, 107, 118 at BRTC
Semester Tests for Sophomores & Juniors:
May 17th - 6th & 7th periods and any missing assignments
May 18th - 3rd, 4th & 5th periods…. Makeup tests for 6th & 7th and any missing assignments
May 21st - 1st & 2nd periods… Makeup tests for 3rd, 4th & 5th and any missing assignments
Pocahontas Public Schools will conclude the 2017-2018 school year on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Students will return and receive their final report cards in addition to participating in various activities and/or programs at their respective schools. Students will be released early with Alma bus riders being dismissed at approximately 12:00 P.M. and all other bus riders at 12:15 P.M. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal. The staff, administration, and board wish all students an enjoyable summer vacation!
SUMMER SCHOOL: May 29th - June 8th from 8:00-3:00 in the Junior High bldg
ACT Summer Academy - May 24th - June 7th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon each day.
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 11 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. Meigs in the Jr. High Office.
☕🍌🍕 Pocahontas Public Schools will offer Free Breakfast & Free Lunch to anyone through the age of 18. Monday, June 11th thru Friday, June 22nd in the MD Williams Cafeteria. Breakfast is served 7:00-9:00 a.m. and Lunch is served 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Meals must be consumed in the Cafeteria. Adult Breakfast $2.10 ….. Adult Lunch $
SENIOR NEWS
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. Please remember
If you plan to attend Harding University, ASU - Searcy Campus, ASU- Beebe Campus, or ASU - Heber Springs Campus please note the opportunity to for a $250 textbook scholarship, a $150 book rental scholarship, and $100 book rental scholarship. Details are in your email. Forms must be received by May 31st.
$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
**** 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/
DAILY NEWS…
THURSDAY 5/17
AP World History exam in Rooms 106, 107, 118 at BRTC. Be there at 7:45. Testing starts at 8:00 a.m.
Art Club will meet Thursday, 5/17/18. We will be discussing the field trip.
Sophomore & Junior semester testing - 6th & 7th periods and any missing assignments
FRIDAY 5/18
Yearbook Presentation @ 8:15 in the PHS gym! Students report to class where attendance will be taken before we dismiss to the gym. Seniors should arrive on campus and go directly to the gym.
Graduation practice at 8:45. Promptly at 9:00 a.m. the senior class photo will be taken. Don’t Be Late! Bring cap and gown for class photo
Graduation Ceremony 8:00 p.m. @ Schoonover Stadium (weather permitting) ….. (Seniors are to be dressed in the Math/Science hall by 7:50)
Sophomore & Junior semester testing - 3rd, 4th & 5th periods…. Makeup tests for 6th & 7th and any missing assignments
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 21st - Sophomore & Junior semester testing 1st & 2nd periods for … Makeup tests for 3rd, 4th & 5th and any missing assignments
May 22nd - Sophomore & Junior make up tests for 1st & 2nd periods
May 23rd - Last day of School !!! Academic Assembly for underclassmen. Reports cards will be given about 12:00