PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, September 19th
***Announcements presented to you by the Senior Technology Seminar Class***
LUNCH: Lasagna, Italian veggies, Mixed Green salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Garlic roll, Milk
CHARACTER TRAITS: Respect/Pride - “Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself” - Paul Bryant
GENERAL NEWS
The Randolph County Health Department will be on campus October 12th to administer flu vaccines. Consent forms will be sent home next week in English classes. Please see the nurse with any questions.
Congratulations to the boys golf team who finished the season 3rd in the District Tournament on September 17th. Jared Erwin and Logan Dunkerson qualified individually for the Boys State Tournament on October 3rd at Sage Meadows in Jonesboro. The boys team finished the year with a 31-6 record.
Congratulations to the girls golf team who finished 4th in the District Tournament on September 17th. Emma Hoggard qualified individually for the Girls State Tournament on September 25th at Big Sugar Country Club in Pea Ridge.
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
The homecoming dance date sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the office. Students taking a date who does not attend PHS must be signed up in advance. Students must be in 9-12 grades in attending another school and under the age of 21 if not attending high school. Deadline to sign dates is October 5th at noon.
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.
FBLA - Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Officers: President: Gage Guthrie, Vice President: Faith Banks, Secretary: Collin Marlin, Treasurer: Jared Erwin; Reporter/Historian: Madigan Chester; Parliamentarian: Gracie Fears!
FBLA - Mandatory Meeting during lunch Friday, September 21st in Mrs. Blalock’s room for all members who plan to attend the Fall Conference at ASU. If you cannot make it at lunch, you must stop by and see Mrs. Blalock or Mrs. Hall before the end of the day!
FBLA- Members who plan to attend Fall Conference October 11th must turn in permission slips and $5 no later than Wednesday, September 26th. Students who have not paid and turned in their permission slips by then will NOT go. We will have a mandatory meeting October 10th to sign the bus seating chart and go over dress codes/rules.
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_1179896705" 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
Homecoming Dress Up Days 10/1/18-10/5/18
Monday Decade Day
Tuesday Farmers Day
Wednesday Holiday Day
Thursday TV/Movie Character Day
Friday Red and White Day
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.
The following students will take the ASVAB on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 8:00 - 11:30 in the counselor's office:
Avery, Hannah
Bennett, Caleb
De Sesso, Hunter
De Sesso, Jerrad
Duncan, Jared
Heckathorn, Austin
Hurst, EmmaJenn
Mcentire, Drake
Reese, Noah
Roberts, Elijah
Taylor, Alex
Tweedy, Ashley
Weisenbach, Anna
DAILY NEWS…
Wednesday 9/19
Islander Club's Homecoming Committee will meet in Mrs. Johnston's room today from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m.
Art Club and Choir Club will meet in Mrs. Moffett’s room at lunch
S.W.A.T. meeting in Mrs. Baty’s room-bring your lunch
Interact meeting during last half of lunch today in Mr. Kazzee’s room.
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_1179896721" tabindex="0">4:30 p.m.. All Jr High and Sr High Volleyball players will need to be released at 1:30 to travel to Blytheville. The bus will leave at 2:00. The 7th grade Volleyball game that was scheduled at Blytheville has been cancelled. The Jr. B game will begin at 4:30 with Jr. A, Sr B, and Sr A following.
A representative from Williams Baptist University will be in the counselor’s office during lunch.
The History Club will meet today during lunch in Mrs. Galvan’s room. All members should attend.
Deadline to turn in NHS acceptance forms and $10 dues to Mrs. Murray
NHS Homecoming Float Committee- meet in Mrs. Steimel’s room at 12:15
Friday 9/21
Football @ Brookland 7:00 p.m.
FBLA - Mandatory Meeting during lunch in Mrs. Blalock’s room for all members who plan to attend the Fall Conference at ASU. If you can not make it at lunch, you must stop by and see Mrs. Blalock or Mrs. Hall before the end of the day!
The Senior Class will have a meeting in Mr. Helm’s room to discuss further about the float and tailgate
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.
>span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1179896729" tabindex="0">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
Oct 26-Senior night for Band and Fall sports
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 a.m.
Oct. 1 Boys State Tournament @ RidgePointe 9:00 a.m.
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.