PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Thursday, September 23rd  

Lunch Menu: BBQ Nachos, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Fruit & Milk

*Student meals (Breakfast & Lunch) free through the end of the school year w/t exception of extra milk or extra a la carte items. 

Lunch Group 1:  10:50 - 11:30 - Classes dismissed to lunch listed below:

A. Baltz, Blalock, Bradley, Brooks, Crismon, Crutcher, Hackworth, D. Hall, Henderson, Hudson, Huffman, Lange, A. Lynch, Moffett, Sullinger,  Wardlow, Washburn

Lunch Group 2:  11:50 - 12:30 - Classes dismissed to lunch listed below:

S. Baty, Coach Baty, Coach Brewington, Casillas, Melanie Inman, Kazzee, Murray, Nead, Phelps, Shelton, Stewart, Welch

-DAILY NEWS-

Students please remember you are responsible for providing your own masks.  We do have cloth masks available for the occasions you forget, but we cannot provide masks daily.  

Thursday, 9/23

Sophomores & Juniors:  Please take a minute to complete this survey to help us determine interest in adding a course that will lead to a new Office Administration pathway. The survey will close tomorrow afternoon. Thank you!

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

FBLA: 2021 Fall District Leadership Conference in Jonesboro is October 6th.  Deadline to sign up is September 23rd. 

TENNIS- Piggott @ Home - 3:30 ...release at 2:45

VOLLEYBALL - @ Brookland All Teams @ 4:30… release @ 2:15

Friday, 9/24

Progress Reports will be available on HAC.  You may request a printed copy, otherwise they will only be available for viewing on HAC.  

FBLA: Members interested in running for an Office can pick up an application from Mrs. Hall.  Applications must be turned in by September 24th.

FOOTBALL vs Rivercrest AWAY - 7:00...release @ 2:00

Cheerleaders released @ 2:45

Saturday, 9/25

BAND - Cabot Invitational @ Cabot

VOLLEYBALL - Sr High PlayDay @ Jonesboro V 

-GENERAL NEWS-

Homecoming T-shirts are on sale now!  LAST DAY TO ORDER IS SEPTEMBER 24TH. 

Order forms are available by the bulletin board across from the office.  

Please return all homecoming t-shirt orders to Mr. Phelps in Study Hall

HOMECOMING is Friday October 8th  

💎 Diamonds Are Forever and So Are the Redskins 🏈

Sophomore Maids Junior Maids Senior Maids

 Lauren Anderson Hailey Hogan Jessica Baltz

 Paige Massey Isabella Jansen Kaylee Dickson

Jordyn Priest               Gracie Martin Marissa McVay

April Throesch Brinley Rose

Teara Widner

💎🎉🏈Spirit Days💎🎉🏈

Monday, 10/4 - Color Wars - Seniors/Blue, Juniors/Purple, Sophomores/Yellow

Tuesday, 10/5 - Mathletes vs Athletes

Wednesday, 10/6 - Jersey Day

Thursday,  10/7 - Holiday Day

Friday, 10/8 - Red & White Day

As we get this school year underway please keep school dress code policies in mind:  

1.       Students are not to wear hats, caps, sock hats, sweatbands (head), pajamas, house shoes, hoods of hoodies, blankets, bandanas and/or sunglasses in the buildings. Exceptions must be approved by the principal.

2.       Tops, shirts, blouses (boys and girls) must cover the front, back, and sides of the upper body. Clothing deemed distracting, revealing, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise disruptive is not permitted. This includes: exposed midriffs, halter/tank tops, spaghetti straps, and see-through shirts, tops or blouses even with a camisole worn underneath. Sleeveless top straps must be at least 2 inches in width (short side of a credit card).

3.       Shorts, skirts and dresses must be of sufficient length. Sufficient length is defined as six inches above the knee (length of a dollar bill) or at a length in which the longest finger does not touch skin while the arms rest naturally at one’s side.

4.       Form fitting pants/shorts (i.e. Spandex, leggings, yoga pants, etc.) may be worn under, or as clothing, as long as the top/shirt is no shorter than the acceptable length for shorts, skirts, or dresses.

5.       In clothing with rips, holes, or tears, the rips, holes and tears should be at a level equal to or below the level for skirts, dresses, and/or shorts. See above for the required length.

6.       Pants are to be worn at the waistline, “sagging” is not allowed.

7.       Clothing, accessories (book bags, jewelry, hats, etc.), or body art that displays vulgar, obscene or otherwise inappropriate symbols, language, double-meaning, or makes reference to alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances are not permitted.

8.       During the regular school day, students’ athletic attire such as tennis, track, cheerleading, etc. must conform to all other regulations of the dress code.

BOOSTER CLUB IS SELLING FOOTBALL T-SHIRTS, SPIRIT MASKS & SPIRIT GAITERS!

Pocahontas Redskin football t-shirts are $12, spirit masks are $10 and spirit gaiters are $12.  Please see Monica Brewingtonat MD Williams to purchase yours! 

***Cross Country:  If there is anyone interested in joining cross country please contact Holly Toneyat Room 201 in the Junior High building or send her an email at holly.toney@pocahontaspsd.com

***Anyone interested in joining the high school swim team, please stop by the office and pick up an informational folder.  Complete the form and return it to Sara.Frazier@pocahontaspsd.com (or you can drop it off in the high school office) Practice will begin in October.  Our competitive season is from November through February.

***Redskin Esports is looking for talented gamers for our program. Titles offered are Madden21, FIFA21, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, League of Legends and Rocket League. Must be 13 years old. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool. Year round program. For more information, email redskin.esports@pocahontaspsd.com." (10/1)

LINK membership forms are on the gray table in front of Mrs. Cox's office at Jr. High. Please fill out a form and bring your $5.00 membership fee for old and new members for 2021-2022.  Pay Mrs. Cox.  After your membership form has been turned in and the fee has been paid, you will receive a plastic membership card and lanyard with your name on it and LINK 21-2022.  (Grades 7-12)

Deadline is October 1, 2021.

Joshua Johnson is the PHS LINK President

Caleb Truitt is the PJHS LINK President

Students involved in extracurricular activities, please remember you must present your athletic pass (blue/21-22 school year) at the gate in order to get in free.  If you do not have your pass with you at the gate, you will have to pay admission.  If you have not received your pass yet, please see your coach. 

Students always be sure to sign in at the office if you come in after the first bell.  You must also always sign out if you leave campus at any time other than the end of the day.  

Parking for students is first come first serve.  It doesn’t matter what grade you are in, just be sure you are between the lines and pull into a spot and not through it. This means all cars should be parked front end to front end.   ALL students who drive and park  on campus must purchase a parking pass for $3.00.  Student parking is the areas between the softball and baseball fields, the lot next to the business building  and the row with the curb that is front and back.  Please do not park by the sidewalk in front of the building or next to the cafeteria.  This is faculty parking and for visitors.  

Students: At no time should you take food to the bathroom to eat.  Second chance breakfast should be taken back to the classroom and lunch should be eaten in the cafeteria or other designated area for lunches.  

TUTORING SCHEDULE:  

Math Tutoring will be in the Student Center Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday weekly from 3:30-4:30. We can also help with ACT prep.

Tuesday: Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Huffman

Wednesday: Mrs. Murray and Mr. Steele

Thursday: Mrs. Murray and Mr. Steele

 

Literacy Tutoring will be in the Student Center with Mrs. Bass on Tuesday and Thursday weekly from 3:30-4:30. She can help with anything text-based: Science, History, English, ACT Prep, etc. 

Reminder - No Phone Zone:  It is illegal and unsafe to talk or manipulate a phone while operating a vehicle in a school zone.  Officers will be on the lookout for this offense and will write citations if seen. 

Covid Point of Contact: If you have any questions or covid related information to report please contact Charla Cusson @ 870-810-7409 (primary #), 870-892-4573 ext. 5035 (secondary #) or by email at Charla.cusson@pocahontaspsd.com   If she is unable to answer your call please leave a voicemail and she will return your call as soon as possible.  

Please remember if a person is under quarantine or tests positive for covid, you may not attend any school events on campus. 

**In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, and all employees to notify our designated Point of Contact immediately when the following occurs: 

  • Someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19.

  • Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to a positive case of COVID-19 and is requiring quarantine and/or recommended to be tested for COVID-19.

  • Students attending on-site and employees who are being tested for COVID-19.  If symptomatic, student/staff should remain in quarantine pending results of their COVID-19 test.

Please call Charla Cusson at 870-810-7409, or email information to     charla.cusson@pocahontaspsd.com

 

-CLUB NEWS-

ART CLUB is holding open enrollment from September 20-October 1.  Please join us through Google Classroom:  rgomhom

HISTORY-

Anyone who is interested in joining the History Club needs to visit Mr. Sloan in Room 14.

FFA-

FFA Members wanting to run for an FFA Office please talk with Mr. James and Mr. Washburn and they will direct you where to go for the Applications and when they will be available.

 

FFA Members wanting to attend the National FFA Convention need to talk with Mr. James or Mr.Washburn.  There will be an application process to attend this year.  

KEY CLUB-

Anyone interested in KEY Club needs to see Mr. Crismon in Room 12. 

ROTARY INTERACT-

Anyone interested in joining Interact needs to see Justin Stewart, in Room 23,  to pick up a registration form. 

FBLA: Members interested in running for an Office can pick up an application from Mrs. Hall.  Applications must be turned in by September 24th.  Interviews will take place September 27-30. Officers will be announced on October 1st.  

FCCLA: If you are interested in joining FCCLA dues will be $10, those are due September 27th. You can join the google classroom 7FMT22C, to stay up to date with all FCCLA news. 

 

FCCLA will be holding chapter officer elections until September 27th - Please see Mrs. Bradley or Mrs. Lynch if you've ever had a FACS class and are interested in joining this year. 

 

FCCLA:  If you would like to participate in STAR Events the cost is $10 and the deadline to register is October 1st.

11th grade GT students: 

Please let Mrs. Kercheval know if you are interested in learning more about Arkansas Governor's School. 

Arkansas Governor’s School is a four-week summer residential program for upcoming high school seniors who are residents of the state of Arkansas. The program is funded by the Arkansas State Legislature as a portion of the biennial appropriation for Gifted and Talented Programs through the State Department of Education. State funds provide tuition, room, board, and instructional materials for each student who attends the four-week program on the site of a residential college campus, sponsored by the state (currently Arkansas Tech University). Arkansas Governor’s School is a non-credit program that seeks to create a unique experience for a select group of Arkansas’ best students—the potential leaders of the 21st century. Both inside and outside the classrooms, AGS provides highly motivated, creative students with an intellectual atmosphere impossible to sustain in ordinary academic settings. The excitement of intellectual and artistic pursuits and the expectation of significant conceptual gains permeate all aspects of the participants’ lives for the full four weeks.  You can find more about the program by going here: https://www.atu.edu/ags/.  

 -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 

 

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.

 

Add Mrs. Stewart on Instagram and/or Facebook for updates on college and careers!  Follow at  brtc_phscareercoach. Install the app to follow photos and videos. https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1nsx0g0qh4g7o&utm_content=mix63fl

https://www.facebook.com/BRTCCareerCoachPHS

 

 

ACT Test Date

Regular Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

($36 FEE APPLIES)

October 23, 2021

September 17

October 1

December 11, 2021

November 5

November 19

February 12, 2022

January 7

January 21

April 2, 2022

February 25

March 11

June 11, 2022

May 6

May 20

July 16, 2022

June 17

June 24

 

** 2021-2022 ACT cost is $60 (no writing) and $85 (with writing). Juniors or Seniors who receive Free/Reduced lunches qualify for ACT fee waivers.  Please see Mrs. Hampton. 

-SENIOR NEWS-

Be sure you check your email DAILY.  This is how Mrs. Stewart, Career Coach and Mrs. Hampton, Counselor,  will update you with any important dates and scholarship information.  

***CHECK YOUR NAME*** - We have placed a senior list out on the bulletin board.  Please be sure you check the spelling of your name to make sure it is correct. If it is not spelled correctly,  let the ladies in the office know.   This is how it will be printed on your diploma.  

October is designated statewide as College Application Month. 

 

See the flyer below  with events that PHS will be hosting/participating and have provided more information below.  

October College Preview Days & Events Calendar.pdf

October 1st:  FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and YOUniversal (www.scholarships.adhe.edu) open.  These applications will need to be completed to qualify for ANY state or federal aid. 

 

October 5th:  ASVAB given on campus. The results of the ASVAB can help you explore careers that best suit your abilities and interests. You do NOT have to join the military. Sign up with Mrs. Hampton.

 

October 14th:  Senior Preview day at BRTC.  We will be taking a bus for those interested. You need to register here: https://blackrivertech.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=f8e002da-3616-ec11-a994-e613c7dc744a   Pick up a permission slip on my office door and return by October 1st.

 

October 15th:  Mrs. Hampton and I will be visiting Mrs. Baltz and Mrs. Casillas's Senior English classes that day to assist in completing college applications. If you do not have one of these teachers, or do not have a senior English class on campus this year, we will reach out to you individually. (see College Application Checklist attachment).

 

October 18th:  FAFSA night at PHS (5:30-7:30pm) in the high school cafeteria.  This is for both students and parents.  A financial aid specialist will be on campus to help families complete their 2022-2023 FAFSA and have any questions answered (see FAFSA Checklist attachment).

 

October 27th:  College Fair at Williams Baptist University. Admissions Counselors from all Arkansas colleges (and some from out of state) will be in attendance.  This is a chance for you to gather information regarding admissions requirements, financial aid, etc. from colleges you might be interested in... All in one place!!  We will be taking a bus for those interested.  Pick up a permission slip on my office door and return by October 1st. 

 

College Application Month Flyer 2021.pdf

 

College Application Checklist

 

FAFSA Checklist

 

 

-UPCOMING EVENTS-

September 28th - Allison Sheehan, the Admissions Counselor at Arkansas Tech University, will be on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.

September 29th - Black River Technical College Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.

October 1st Soncom Media Productions and NEA Sports Magazine showcases the student athletes of northeast Arkansas by highlighting them during the 2021 football season with a live broadcast of The High School Game of the Week.  Soncom Media Productions captures the passion, pride, and energy of the high school experience by delivering LIVE high school sports to family members and fans whenever they want, wherever they are. 

 

The High School Game of the Week Pocahontas:  Friday, October 1 at Pocahontas. The game will be streamed on Facebook LIVE beginning at 6:30 pm with a pregame show with the kickoff at 7:00 pm. 

 

Our website info is:  www.Facebook.com/SoncomMedia.  This is a great opportunity for friends and family who can't be at the game to still watch the LIVE action!   

October 5th -  ASVAB Testing.  See your email from Mrs. Hampton to sign up as space is limited. 

October 6th - FBLA Fall District Leadership Conference in Jonesboro

October 14th - Senior Preview Day at BRTC (more info coming soon)

October 15th - College Application Day for Seniors during English class

October 18th - FAFSA night in PHS Cafeteria (5:30-7:30 pm)

October 26th - Sr High Chess Tournament @ NEA Co-Op... 8:30-3:00

October 27th - College Fair at Williams Baptist University (more info coming soon)

November 2nd  - Picture Retakes for Sophomores and Juniors

November 8th - Arkansas State University Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.

November 18th - Workkeys Assessment for Seniors

November 19th-20th - Sr. Quiz Bowl

November 30th - University of Arkansas at Little Rock Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.

February 16th - Sr High Quiz Bowl @ NEA Co-Op… 8:30 -3:00

February 26th - AGQBA  Sr Regional 

March 5th - Regional Odyssey of the Mind @ GCT

April 9th - State Odyssey of the Mind 

AP Testing Dates: 

May 2nd - AP Chemistry Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

May 4th - AP Literature Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

May 6th - AP US History Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

May 9th - AP Calculus Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

May 10th - AP Language Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

May 11th - AP Biology Exam... Noon - 4:00 pm

May 12th - AP World History Exam... 8:00 am - Noon

-BAND-

10/2 Midsouth @ Jonesboro

10/9 SEMO Lambert’s Invitational @ Sikeston, MO

10/16 Gibson Co Invitational @ Dyer, TN

10/18 Regional Assessment @ Paragould

10/30 AState Open @ ASU

11/1 State Marching Competition @ War Memorial Stadium

 

-CROSS COUNTRY-

9/28 Sloan-Hendrix @ Old Davidsonville State Park (JG,JB,SG,SB) @ 4:00

10/19 Valley View Invitational @ Joe Mack Campbell Park (JG,JB,SG,SB) @ 3:45

10/26 District Meet @ Joe Mack Campbell Park (JG,JB,SG,SB) @ 3:00

11/5 State Cross Country @ Oaklawn Park -Hot Springs (SB,SG) @ 11:00

 

-FOOTBALL-

10/1 Gosnell @ Home - 7:00

10/8 Cave City (Homecoming) @ Home - 7:00

10/15 Trumann AWAY - 7:00

10/22 Westside @ Home - 7:00

10/29 Blyetheville AWAY - 7:00

11/5 Highland @ Home - 7:00

 

-GOLF-

9/27 - 29 Girls State Tournament @ Brookland

10/4 - 6 Boys State Tournament @ Farmington

-TENNIS-

9/27 District Tournament (Girls) @ Lyon College - out all day

9/28 District Tournament (Boys) @ Lyon College - out all day

 

-VOLLEYBALL-

9/27 CRW @ Home All Teams @ 4:30

9/28 Valley View @ Home All Teams @ 4:30

9/30 @ Blytheville All Teams @ 4:30

10/5 Forrest City @ Home All Teams @ 4:30

10/7 @ Westside All Teams @ 4:30

10/12 Trumann @ Home All Teams @ 4:30

10/15 @ Highland All Teams @ 4:30

10/16 Jr. High District TBD

10/18 - 22 Sr. High District TBD

10/25 - 29 State Tournament