PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, September 17th
***Announcements presented to you by the Senior Technology Seminar Class***
LUNCH: Pizza, Romaine Salad, Apple/Oranges, Sherbet, Milk
CHARACTER TRAITS: Respect/Pride - “Treat People with respect if you want to be respected.” -Unknown
GENERAL NEWS
Pocahontas High School, In conjunction with Pocahontas Junior High, will hold their annual Title 1 meeting for the public on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the PJHS Library.
Congratulations to Peyton Owens for placing second at the ASU Battle on the Board chess tournament on Saturday!
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Homecoming Court!
Senior Maids - Brenna Baltz, Allie Barnes, Rylie Mangold, Jordyn Rice, Allana Sisco
Junior Maids - Madi Akins, Jade Cannon, Makenzie Emmons, Kate Sorg
Sophomore Maids- Grace Holt, Bryn McDonnough, Anna Schmidt
NHS: Induction Ceremony will be held September 27th, 8:00am in the PHS Cafeteria for all members. Members must have dues paid and information sheet turned in to Mrs Murray or Mrs Steimel no later than Thursday, September 20th. If a student did not receive and invitation and would like to check on qualifications, please see Mrs Murray or Mrs Steimel asap.
Any NHS member that is interested in decorating and riding the NHS Homecoming float needs to sign up with Mrs. Murray.
Homecoming T-shirts are for sell now! Shirts will be short sleeve and color will be heather grey. Cost per shirt will be $10 with and additional $2 for 2X and 3X. Order forms are by the bulletin across from the office. Last day to order is Friday, September 21st.
UAMS is excited about our upcoming program series, “A Day in the Life”. Planning and preparation are now underway for both “A Day in the Life - Variety” and “A Day in the Life of a Nurse”. These one-day programs are aimed at helping High School Seniors decide on a medical career by providing information, interaction with professionals, tours, and hands-on activities. Please let students know because of space limitations, they may only choose one of these events. Please see the nurse for an application or with any questions.
New Art Club members are still being accepted.
Application 101 will be held for seniors during lunch on October 11th in Mrs. Hampton’s office. Please register by accepting Mrs. Stewart’s email invitation.
Islander Club Officer for 2018-2019 School Year
President: Evelin Gold, Vice Pres: Jammie Kare, Reporter/Secretary: Rebecca Melotkanon
The coffee house is now open in the library. All coffee, cappuccinos, and teas are $1.00.
The PHS Booster Club is selling kickoff shirts for $10 each. If you’re interested, please see Monica Brewington before school, during her prep period at 10:00, or after school. Picture of shirt is attached.
The PHS Booster Club is taking orders for "Redskins Nation" apparel. The order form is attached at the bottom of this email.
FFA - Members wanting to order FFA jackets, please see Mr. Washburn for details.
Key Club - Meetings are every at lunch in Mr. Smith’s room. Dues will be $15. Deadline to join is >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_823178068" tabindex="0">September 27th.
Circle of Friends - Anyone interested in joining Circle of Friends please see Mrs. Barber for an application.
Any student interested in participating in traveling STEM activities should email Mrs. Phelps for more information. We will have a lunch meeting soon. So, watch for it in the announcements. bridget.phelps@pocahontaspsd.com
COUNSELOR NEWS…..
Parents and students! Please follow Mrs. Stewart's Facebook page, BRTC Career Coach. The site will be updated regularly with special events and important information regarding college and career planning https://bit.ly/2w7fGrg
A recruiter from A-State will be in the counselor’s office during lunch on Monday, October 8th to visit with any interested seniors.
To get important information through text messages from the counselor, please follow these instructions:
Seniors - Text @phs18-19sr to the number 81010
Juniors - Text @phs18-19jr to the number 81010
Sophomores - Text @phs18-19so to the number 81010
A representative from Williams Baptist University will be in the counselor’s office during lunch on Thursday, September 20 to meet with any interested juniors or seniors. (You may bring your lunch to the counselors office.)
If you would like to take the ASVAB on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, stop by the counselor’s office to sign up and pick up a fact sheet by today.
10th-12th grade students: Do you plan to play college sports? Stop by the counselor's office for info on how to start the process through NCAA.
The new meeting place for all college/military recruiters from now on will be in the student center during lunch. This should make it easier for students to participate. Specific dates and visitors will be added to the announcements regularly.
A representative form College of the Ozarks will be set up in the student center during lunch October 18th.
A representative from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway will be in the student center during lunch on Thursday, November 15.
A representative form the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville will be in the student center during lunch on Friday, October 12th.
DAILY NEWS…
Monday 9/17
Golf - Boys & Girls District Tournament @ Cherokee Village 9:00 am
Art Club will meet at lunch today in Ms. Galvan’s room.
FBLA Officer candidates will be called out of 4th hour today for interviews.
Tennis vs. Highland @ Home
Volleyball vs. Walnut Ridge @ Home 4:30 pm
PRIDE Team Meeting for current PRIDE team members during lunch in Mrs. Moffett's room. Please allow the following students to go to lunch and come to Mrs. Moffett’s room at around 11:30 if they are not needed for major assignments/tests: Hayley Dickerson, Luci Smith, Brooklyn Reyes, Eli Smith, Cole Baldwin, Bailey Barnard, Jenna Kester, Rachel Baltz, Nikki Flannery, Kassadee Pritchard, Hailey Winspear, Gracie Fears, Anna Weisenbach, Kira Rogers, Ashlyn Crosby, & Abbey James
Tuesday 9/18
Cross Country Salem Invitational @ Salem High School - 4:30 p.m.
Tennis @ Paragould
Volleyball vs. Highland @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Pocahontas High School, In conjunction with Pocahontas Junior High, will hold their annual Title 1 meeting for the public on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the PJHS Library.
Wednesday 9/19
Islander Club's Homecoming Committee will meet in Mrs. Johnston's room today from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m.
Fall pictures with Lifetouch for staff/faculty and the sophomore and junior class. Extra forms will be available in the office
Tennis vs. Piggott @ Home
Volleyball @ Blytheville >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_823178085" tabindex="0">4:30 p.m.
A representative from Williams Baptist University will be in the counselor’s office during lunch
The History Club will meet today during lunch. All members should attend.
Today is the deadline to turn in NHS acceptance forms and $10 dues to Mrs. Murray.
Friday 9/21
Football @ Brookland 7:00 p.m.
Last day to order Homecoming T-shirts! Shirts will be short sleeve and color will be heather grey. Cost per shirt will be $10 with and additional $2 for 2X and 3X. Order forms are by the bulletin across from the office.
Saturday 9/22
Volleyball @ Valley View Playday Tournament TBA
Randolph County Kids Fest 2018 will be held today at Riverfront Park from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (In case of rain, it will be held at Randolph County Development Center at BRTC) All ages welcome! There will be live bands, outdoor games, a talent show and free food!
UPCOMING EVENTS…
GENERAL UPCOMING
Sept 24- NEA Co-op chess tournament
Sept 26 - Lifetouch will be here for senior Composite retakes. If you missed your summer session, seniors will need to take pictures this day. There is a $15 sitting fee due the day of pictures. Pictures will be mailed to your home.
Oct 9 - FAFSA/Parent Night in the PHS Library… For parents and students to receive help with the FAFSA application and gain a better understanding of its process
CROSS COUNTRY
Sept. 25 Sloan-Hendrix Invitational @ Old Davidsonville State Park 4:00 pm
Oct. 2 Caveman Open @ Cave City High School 3:30 pm
Oct. 9 Race on the Ridge @ Crowley’s Ridge College 4:00 pm
Oct 16 Valley View Invitational @ Joe Mack Campbell Park (Jonesboro) 4:30 p.m.
Oct 25 District Meet @ Sulphur Rock 4:00 p.m.
Nov 2 State Cross Country Meet @ Oaklawn Park - Hot Springs 2:00 p.m.
GOLF
Sept. 25 Girls State Tournament @ Big Sugar CC 9:00 am
Oct. 1 Boys State Tournament @ RidgePointe 9:00 am
FOOTBALL
Sept. 28 @Westside 7:00 pm
Oct. 5 vs. Cave City @Home 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Oct. 12 @Rivercrest 7:00 pm
Oct. 19 vs. Truman @ Home 7:00 pm
Oct. 26 vs. Gosnell @ Home 7:00 pm
Nov 2 @ Highland 7:00 pm
TENNIS
Oct 1 District Meet. Rain date of October 2nd @ Allen Park (Jonesboro)
Oct 8 State Meet - TBA
VOLLEYBALL
Sept 25 Brookland @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Sept 29 @ Brookland TBA
Oct 1 Salem @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Oct 2 Westside @ Home 4:30 p.m.
Oct 4 @ Wynne 4:30 p.m.
Oct 9 @ Batesville 4:30 p.m.
Oct 11 @ Valley View 4:30 p.m.