PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, October 30th

***Announcements presented to you by the Senior Technology Seminar Class***

LUNCH : Taco Tuesday, Taco Salad, Seasoned Corn, Cinnamon Roll, Applesauce, Milk

CHARACTER TRAITS: Honesty/Integrity, “Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life- all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity. -Zig Ziglar

GENERAL NEWS

Congratulations to the PHS chess team for winning first place at the Chess Association for Arkansas Schools regional tournament on Saturday! Also a special congratulations to Matthew Stowers for going undefeated and being named MVP for the senior high division for 4A-7A schools!

Students may make purchases at the coffee house during lunch and after. Coffee house items are not allowed out of the library. You must stay in the library until you finish your drink.

If any student is interested in participating in the Project Graduation Bowling Tournament, there are flyers by the bulletin board across from the office. If you have any other questions, please talk to Orianna Massey or Bryanna Lewis.

NHS:

Communication Resources:

-Remind 101: NHS Remind: Text @pokeynhs to 81010

-NHS Google Classroom Code: 5wxagt

Officer Elections: Pick up a form from Mrs. Steimel. Forms MUST be completed and returned to Mrs. Steimel by Wednesday, October 31st @3:30 pm. Elections will be held Friday, November 2nd at lunch in the Student Center.

Seniors, submit your Senior quote at the following address-Remember, one submission per student and they must be approved.

https://docs.google.com/forms/...

ACT PREP SESSION - Saturday, November 17th 8:00-4:00 in Rm 28

English, Reading, Math, and Science Prep

Learn strategies, time-saving tips, and content

Limited seating available. Reserve your seat with a $50 deposit. See Mrs. Murray.

Attention Seniors: There will be Senior Class Song, Motto, and Flower nomination forms across from the office for students to pick up. Students should provide a complete copy of the lyrics for the songs nominated. The last day to turn a form in will be November 6th. All forms should be turned in to Mr. Helms

The annual GT parent meeting will be Monday, November 5 at 6:00 in the PJHS library. Guest speaker will be Dr. Julie Lamb-Milligan, Professor and Director of Gifted Education, ASU. Parents of GT students are invited to attend.

Senior Quote Deadline: November 1st (a google form will be sent out later)

Senior Baby Picture Deadline: November 1st - Please do not turn in original copies

Senior Ad Deadline: November 16th

Senior Ad Pricing:

  • Full page - $200

  • Half page - $120

  • Quarter page - $90

  • Eighth page - $60

Reminder: Please remember once a student has reached 6 absences in any given class period that a parent note will not excuse that absence. After 6 absences, the only notes that excuse students are doctor notes, death or serious injury in the immediate family, an appt with government agency, participation in FFA, FHA, or 4H activities, or exceptional circumstances with prior approval of the principal/assistant principal. Please also remember excuse notes must be presented to the office within 5 days of returning to school. Notes presented more that 5 days may not be accepted. Notes should be turned into the office first thing in the morning, (for more details see page 27/28  of the District Pupil Policies handbook.)

Project Graduation 9 Pin No-Top Bowling Tournament - October 28

1:30 p.m. @ P&R Bowling Lanes

4359 Highway 62 West - Pocahontas Arkansas

$10 per person and half the proceeds go to the winner of the tournament and the other half will go to Project Graduation. (cash or check only)

Anyone interested in signing up will need to see Orianna Massey (870-758-2221) or Bryanna Lewis (870-202-8113). You can also see Paula Lewis at P&R Bowling Lanes (870-202-2524).

Must pay dues by October 26th (after this there will be a $2 late fee)

*Note: "Anyone can receive the cash prize at the end of the tournament regardless of age."

**There will be 2 tournaments each month from now until April.

Smoke Signal - The Pocahontas High School Smoke Signal website is now up and running!  Be sure to check out the September Edition online at https://phssmokesignal.wixsite.com/eedition

Key Club - Meetings are every Thursday at lunch in Mr. Smith’s room.

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…..

CAREER COACH – LINDSAY STEWART (Lindsay.stewart@pocahontaspsd.com)

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

SCHOOL COUNSELOR – STEPHANIE HAMPTON (Stephanie.hampton@pocahontaspsd.com)

Parents and students! Please follow Mrs. Hampton’s Remind updates for specific grade

levels.

Seniors        Text @phs18-19sr          to the number 81010

Juniors        Text @phs18-19jr           to the number 81010

Sophomores    Text @phs18-19so         to the number 81010

IMPORTANT DATES

Tues, October 30th 7:30-5:30 College Application Day in PHS Library

Wed, November 14th All day BRTC Preview Day (For all Sr’s)

ACT INFORMATION

If you are in 11th or 12th grade and receive free or reduced lunches, see Mrs. Hampton for one

fee waiver each school year.  To register, visit www.act.org

Test Dates                                                   Registration Deadline

Saturday, December 8, 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018

Saturday, February 9, 2019 Friday, January 11, 2019

Saturday, April 13, 2019 Friday, March 8, 2019

Saturday, June 8, 2019 Friday, May 3, 2019

Saturday, July 13, 2019 Friday, June 14, 2019

Tuesday, December 4 AR Civics Exam (All 11th grade students)

Wednesday, December 5 AR Civics Exam (All 10th grade students)

Thursday, December 6 AR Civics Exam (Makeups/12th who has not taken)

Wednesday, February 20 ACT (All 11th grade students)

1st-4th periods

Wednesday, April 17 ACT Aspire Summative (All 10th grade students)

Morning & Afternoon (English, Reading, and Math)

Thursday, April 18 ACT Aspire Summative (All 10th grade students)

Morning only (Science and Writing)

ASMSA

If you are in 10th or 11th grade, have a 3.25 GPA or higher, and are interested in attending the residential Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in Hot Springs for advanced juniors and seniors, a representative will be in the student center during lunch on November 7, 2018.

Reminder: To take the ACT, you MUST take your ticket, a photo ID, a calculator, and pencils. Photo ID’s can be made at the DMV for $5.00

COLLEGE DAYS

11th Grade – 1 day in Spring Semester

12th Grade – 1 day in Fall Semester

                 – 1 day in Spring Semester

If you are planning to take a College Day, please remember you must not have exceeded the

allowable absences in a semester and you will need to get a form from the office prior to the

visit. The student must meet with the school counselor and have the form signed by the

counselor and a parent; then turn into the office the day before visit. The student must provide

written verification of the visit to the office upon returning to school.

COLLEGE/MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

All representatives will set up in the student center during lunch.

Wednesday, November 7th        AR School for Math, Science, & the Arts, Hot Springs

                                                     (ASMSA is a residential high school for advanced juniors and

                                                      seniors. You must have a 3.25 GPA or higher to be accepted.)

Thursday, November 15th          University of Central Arkansas, Conway

COLLEGE SPORTS

10th-12th grade students, do you plan to play college sports? Pick up info about NCAA and

NAIA in the counselor’s office.

PEER ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

The Peer Advocacy Committee would like to announce that October is National Bullying

Prevention Awareness Month!  Pocahontas High School is officially a proud 2018 supporter of

the Stomp Out Bullying campaign and would like to encourage all students

SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS

       A-state Connection is a FREE overnight diversity recruitment program (April 26-27, 2019) for jr’s and sr’s from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds. Juniors that have over an 18 ACT score and a 3.0 GPA or seniors with a 19 ACT score and a 2.75 GPA may apply. The weekend will be filled with fun and informative sessions to connect students to all aspects of academic and campus life at A-State. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. http://www.astate.edu/astateconnection

Please join Mrs. Hampton’s Google Classroom titled Scholarships/Contests to get information

and updates about available scholarships and contests! To join, go to Google Classroom and

enter the class code: ip32r8… or you can stop by the counselor’s office to pick up a paper copy of the list.

ASTATE will be accepting the December ACT again this year for scholarship purposes as long as you are admitted to their college by December 1st. Deadline to register for the December ACT is November 2nd.

DAILY NEWS…

Tuesday 10/30

  • College Application Day in library 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

  • FFA Creed practice at 3:30-4:30

  • CCM practice at lunch

  • Library is closed today for College Application Day

  • There will be an FCCLA meeting at lunch in Mrs. Lynch’s room

  • There will be no GT today because Mrs. Kercheval is out for Quiz Bowl

Wednesday 10/31                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  • Officer meeting at 7:15 am in the Ag Building

  • CCM practice at 4:45-5:45

  • Please excuse the PHS Cheerleaders from 9:20 am-11am. They have been told to check with teachers to make sure they do not get behind

Thursday 11/1

  • Parliamentary Procedure will meet at 4:00 pm to practice

  • Swim meet @ Conway; swimmers will be dismissed at 11:30

  • Library will be closed in the morning from 8 to 12

  • The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors women in grades 9 through 12 who are active and interested in computing and technology and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award for AiC recipients is chosen for their demonstrated interest and achievements in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education. Any U.S. female student in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to apply and should meet in Mrs. Phelps’ classroom Thursday at lunch. This will be a working lunch so bring your food with you. Contact Mrs. Phelps if you need a note.

Friday 11/2

  • State Cross Country Meet @ Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs 2:00 p.m.

  • Football @ Highland 7:00 pm

  • Pep rally at 8:30

UPCOMING EVENTS…

GENERAL UPCOMING

Nov 5 The annual GT parent meeting at 6:00 in the PJHS library. Guest speaker will be Dr.

Julie Lamb-Milligan, Professor and Director of Gifted Education, ASU. Parents of GT

students are invited to attend.

Nov 9 11th and 12th grade GT field trip to see Animal Farm at ASU

Nov 9 Seniors needing to have Cap and Gown pictures taken by Prestige will do so in the

morning. There will be no retakes. The following students will need to take their

composites. This will be the last opportunity to do so.

  • Abner, Nicholas

  • Desesso, Hunter

  • Duncan, Jared

  • Johnson, Ethan

  • Peltier, Preston

  • Tibon, Julynntha

  • Wagner, Aaron

Nov 14 Preview Day at BRTC

Nov 15 FFA Livestock Showteam meeting starting at 6:00 pm in the AG building.

Nov 17 ACT Prep Class from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Room 28 Math/Science Hall at PHS. See

Mrs. Murray to reserve your spot.

Nov 28 Josten’s will be here Wednesday, November 28th for Senior ring delivery

BOYS BASKETBALL

Nov. 8 Walnut Ridge @ Home

Nov. 20 @ Corning

Nov. 24-Dec 1 WBC Tournament

SWIM

Nov. 8 Swim meet  @ Paragould  

Nov. 15 Swim meet  @ home