PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Friday, May 28th

It’s what’s for lunch:  Deli Sandwich, Sandwich Salad Cup, Baked Chips, Broccoli w/Dip, Carrot Sticks, Fruit & Milk

-GENERAL NEWS-

Free Online Tutoring for Students at Schoolhouse.world

The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to partner with Schoolhouse.world to provide free online math, Advanced Placement exam, and ACT/SAT prep tutoring for middle-school and high-school students in Arkansas. Schoolhouse.world is a new nonprofit started by Sal Khan, the founder of the Khan Academy, and Shishir Mehrotra, cofounder and CEO of Coda, in an effort to help students during the pandemic. Students who need support in math (pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics), AP exam prep, and ACT/SAT prep can sign up for free tutoring.     Student Flyer  

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As of Monday, April 5, 2021, wearing a mask will be an option and not a requirement in the Pocahontas School District. Wearing a mask is an individual choice for families, staff, and students. The change from mandatory to optional mask wearing will be observed in all classrooms, lunchrooms, hallways, and buses.We expect that acceptance and understanding will be demonstrated to those who choose to continue to wear a mask just as we expect the same for those who choose not to wear a mask.  The Board wants to make it clear that all other COVID-19 safety practices that have been in place will continue. The only safety protocol being addressed by their decision is masks. Masks may still be required at events in other districts in which we are guests. If this is the case, we are expected to follow the rules of the district in which we are visiting.

HAC has a new URL address…   http://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us  

Make sure that you are not trying to use an old bookmark, icon, or favorite. If you have one of those, delete it and redo them so they have the new (tac20) instead of (tac40) address. If you had the tab/website open before changes were made, you will need to refresh to get to the new site so just close the browser/tab and reopen it.  Your password should work with the new address but there is also a link to reset.  Your new password or an access code will be sent to your email address. This applies for students and parents.  Parents must have an email address listed in order to get into HAC.  For parents who do not have an email address listed, please call the office and we will put your email address into the system so you can access HAC.  

   

ATTENTION:  If you are under quarantine or test positive for Covid, you may not attend any school events on campus.

-DAILY NEWS-

😄🎉😎LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 😀🎉😎

Cross Country:  Any student in grades 10-12 for the 2021-22 school year that is interested in running cross country should contact Holly Toney at holly.toney@pocahontaspsd.com

Tennis:  Any student in grades 9-12 that would like to play tennis next year please contact Coach Eddington.  Either go by in person (Room 313 at jr high) or send him an email at       dustin.eddington@pocahontaspsd.com.

ALL library books are due!  Please return them to the office or if you have lost the book please see the office for a replacement cost. 

Class of 2022 Seniors! An appointment schedule for senior composites has been sent to your email titled “Summer Composite Appointment Schedule”.  Please click on the link in your email and confirm your summer appointment or to reschedule if necessary.  The dates are scheduled for June 9th and June 10th.

Friday, May 28th               ❕❕❕❕❕❕  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL  ❕❕❕❕❕❕

Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful summer!  Rest, relax, have fun and make some memories!  We look forward to seeing everyone this fall! 

Academic awards for 10th & 11th grade students and will be in the office and available for pick up on Friday.  Onsite students will be called to the office and virtual students will be notified by teachers if they are receiving awards and may also be picked up in the office.  

Yearbooks are here!!!  Pre-orders will be available for distribution in the office starting at 1:30 - 4:00.  Students who did not pre-order can purchase yearbooks for $45 (cash or checks payable to Pocahontas High School) this afternoon from 4:30-6:00. 

Report cards will be available for viewing on HAC at 1:30.  If a hard copy is needed please contact the office.  HAC will be closed on June 7th for the summer and will not reopen until the first day of school on Wednesday, August 18th.  

10th and 11th Grade Chromebook/Charger Return

Return date is Friday, May 28th, 1:00 - 3:00 

  • The Technology Team will be set up in the PHS Library for high school returns on the above date and time. 

  • Students need to bring "Charged" chromebook and charger with them

  • Students who were assigned a Hot Spot also need to return these at this time.

***Any student that knows they will not be at school on the assigned dates/times, needs to make arrangements to have their Chromebook and charger returned before then.

***Any student that does not return their assigned Chromebook and/or charger will have a CDN form filed and sent home or mailed to the parents regarding replacement costs. 

***Students that are needing a Chromebook for Summer School or Virtual Summer School will need to return on site on June 4th to checkout their Summer School Chromebook at the PHS Office at 9am. These Chromebooks will need to be returned immediately following the end of Summer School instruction.

Summer BRTC Classes ---

If you are registered for a BRTC online course this summer, reference this email in order to access your account. 

***Go to https://mybrtc.blackrivertech.org/ and log in with your information in the format below:

***Username:  firstname.middleinitial.lastname (ex. lindsay.b.stewart)

***Password: MMDDYY (ex. 010288)

 

Once you are logged into the BRTC portal, click on the "Moodle" button  

 

 

On the first day of your class, the course you are registered for will be listed on the dashboard. 

Summer I classes begin June 1st.  PAYMENT due May 27th. 

Summer II classes begin July 5th.  Payment is due July 1st.

  • PHS does not handle any BRTC payments

  • To view and pay your account balance, see these instructions.

All Oral Comm classes are ONLINE.  Not in person. 

***You also need to make sure you are checking your BRTC email regularly.  You can access this at the top of the Moodle dashboard.  This is where your professors will communicate with you and general information from BRTC will be sent. 

-UPCOMING EVENTS-

June 9th & 10th- Summer Senior Composite Pictures for Class of 2022… Prestige schedules appointments and should mail each senior a postcard with their appointment time prior to these dates.  Make ups are scheduled for  September 22nd during the school day.   

ACT Test Dates:   Registration Deadline

June 12th ------------

July 17th June 18th 

 

-SENIOR NEWS-

We do accept cap & gown donations if you know that you will not want to keep yours as a keepsake.  Please turn in to the office or Mrs. Hampton.  

  • Mrs. Hampton will send your final PHS transcript to your college of choice if you have completed the Senior Graduation Plan.

  • If you have taken BRTC classes for concurrent credit, ONLY YOU can send your transcript to your college of choice.  Link:  https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/select 

 

Seniors - Sending BRTC Transcripts to Colleges -   Any of you who have taken concurrent credit or CTC courses through BRTC, and plan to continue on to a different college this fall, will need to send your transcript to that college in order to receive credit for those BRTC classes. This is something that only you can do!!!   Follow the link below to order: 

https://tsorder.studentclearin...

 

DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL AFTER GRADUATION so that all of your courses from this semester are on the transcript. 

Transcript processing does require a small fee:

Electronic Transcripts:  $5.25

Mailed Transcripts:  $4.25

Hold for pickup, at BRTC Pocahontas only:  $2.00

 

~~Seniors to send transcripts/test scores to colleges, complete this PHS Transcript/Scores Release Request in Google Drive.  Fill out information completely and Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Hampton will send the documents for you.  See the Shot Record Release Form attachment from Mrs. Stewart to get your shot records sent as well. Return shot record release forms to tracy.gholson@pochahontaspsd.com or the PHS nurse's office.

 

 -COUNSELOR & CAREER COACH NEWS-

Stephanie Hampton, PHS Counselor- stephanie.hampton@pochahontaspsd.com  (870) 892-4573 ext. 4004

Lindsay Stewart, PHS Career Coach - lindsay.stewart@pocahontaspsd.com   (870) 892-4573 ext. 4013 

 

Seniors, don't forget to regularly check out our PHS Counselor & Career Coach page for upcoming scholarship deadlines.  You can find the scholarships page by clicking on seniors>financial aid>scholarship/contestsScroll down the page to see the list of scholarships by deadline to apply.

Sidenote:  If you come across a page that says "you don't have permission to view" or a bad link, please let Mrs. Hampton know.    :)  

 

ALL STUDENTS:  Please visit the PHS Counselor and Career Coach Webpage for regularly updated information! You can also find this link on the Pocahontas School District Website>Schools>Pocahontas High School>Menu>Staff>Stephanie Hampton or Lindsay Stewart.  PARENTS:  If you would also like access to the PHS Counselor and Career Coach Webpage, please click on this link and request access or send an email to Mrs. Hampton or Mrs. Stewart requesting access.

 

SENIORS & PARENTS:  This link will take you to a 6-minute financial aid mini workshop (Zoom webinar) titled Paying for College: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Parents Make. View the full-hour webinar here: Beat the High Cost of College!