PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Thursday, October 7th  

Lunch Menu: Steak Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Black-eyed Peas, Hot Roll, 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.  

The Pocahontas FFA Chapter will have pigs for sale this year for the butcher.  The Pigs will be $1.50 per pound plus processing.  Please contact Joe Washburn (870-892-4573 ext. 4244) if you have any questions or are interested in purchasing.

The health department will be here on October 28th to administer flu vaccinations.  Consent forms will be handed out in English classes.  Any student who does not receive one may stop by the nurse's office. 

Senior football players and homecoming maids! If you have not turned in your guest list yet please turn into the office ASAP! 

💎 Diamonds Are Forever and So Are the Redskins 🏈

💎🎉🏈Spirit Days💎🎉🏈

Thursday,  10/7 - Holiday Day

Friday, 10/8 - Red & White Day

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 

Senior Football Escorts

Ethan Deyoung Logan Godwin Wyatt King Peyton Liebhaber Jason Miller Zak Peppers Teeta Peter Owen Rowe Austin Russell Julius Seawel  

Seth Throesch Jordan Wilkerson

 

Thursday, 10/7

Holiday Day

No GT today.  Mrs. Kercheval is away at a Chess Tournament today. 

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Pocahontas FFA Officers 

President: Claire Pronzdzinski

Vice President:  Justin DeJournett

Secretary:  Allison Hampton

Treasurer:  Dylan Knoche 

Reporter:  Kelsey Morris 

Senitonal:  Landra Brumbly 

Volleyball - @ Westside All Teams @ 4:30...dismiss @ 2:30 

Bonfire

The Bonfire Pep Rally will be from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm behind the Business Education building on Thursday, October 7th.  Senior football players will light the bonfire at 7:00 and the pep rally will follow.  Students, parents and community members are welcome to attend.  School rules, policies and mandates will be enforced.  

*There will be NO Homecoming Tailgate Party before the bonfire due to Covid. 

Friday, 10/8

Red & White Day

Maids and Senior football players will meet at 8:00 am for rehearsal.  

No GT today.  Mrs. Kercheval is away at a conference. 

All cheerleaders and band members will go to 1st lunch today.  At 11:30 cheerleaders and band members are released to go to Mrs. Nead and the bandroom. 

At 12:30, all students will go directly to the field for coronation.  Students do not have to report to 5th period prior to going to the field. 

The Coronation ceremony will begin at 12:40 pm on the field.

We ask those in attendance for coronation to exit campus in a timely manner at the end  to avoid a traffic jam for the Homecoming parade taking place immediately after coronation. 

Football - Cave City (Homecoming) @ Home - 7:00

The East and West gates will both be open to the public tonight and for the remainder of the season.  

Coronation

Coronation will be held on the football field this year for social distancing purposes.  We will have a traditional ceremony while following current guidelines and mandates.  The Coronation ceremony will begin at 12:40 pm on Friday. 

If there is inclement weather forecasted for the day of Homecoming the coronation ceremony will be held in the high school gymnasium. Each maid and senior football player will receive a guest list and 6 vouchers to give out to family and friends.  You must have a voucher and be on the guest list to enter; school policies and mandates will be enforced.  A livestream will be available to students and families that are not able to attend.  We will post a link to social media if that happens. 

Parade

Immediately after Coronation the Homecoming parade will take place.  The parade will start on the east side of campus by the baseball/softball fields.  The parade will move west through the high school campus and up through the Jr. High and MD Williams entrances, then turn west onto Hwy 90 to the new Alma Spikes.  Traffic will be stopped at the North Park Street stop light when the parade heads towards the elementary school on Hwy 90.  Traffic will also be stopped for the parade at the entrance of the new Alma Spikes when the parade concludes.  This should be from around 1:45-2:30 pm.

*If there is inclement weather the parade will be cancelled. 

Pep Rally

After the parade there will be a short pep rally for the student body.  Students will be released for dismissal after the pep rally. 

Coronation before the Game

The coronation before the game will be held at 6:30 pm on the football field.  Maids and their guardian escorts will meet in the Student Center at 5:45 pm.  Any student or guardian coming into the Student Center will be asked to wear a mask while around other students.  

*The Homecoming Dance has been cancelled due to Covid 19. 

Saturday, 10/9

Band - SEMO Lambert’s Invitational @ Sikeston, MO

-GENERAL NEWS-

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! 

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.

***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.

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.   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, the small lot on the side of the business 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 areas for lunches.  

Attention Band Students:  You are not allowed to eat lunch in the band room.  You may only go to the band room at lunch with written permission and AFTER you have eaten lunch.  

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-

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. 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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

Open 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 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:  Application Day - 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-

October 13th - University of Arkansas Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.

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 19th - Parent/Teacher conferences for students in grades 7-9.  Parents should contact teachers to make appointments.  No early dismissal. Face masks and social distancing will be required. 

October 21st - Parent/Teacher conferences for students in grades K-6 and 10-12.  Parents should contact teachers to make appointments. No early dismissal.  Face masks and social distancing will be required. 

October 22nd - Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session today for Fall Break.  School will resume regular session Monday, October 25th. 

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)

October 28th - Flu shot vaccinations by the Health Department.

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

March 12th - AGQBA Sr. Regional

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-

10/16 Gibson Co Invitational @ Dyer, TN

10/18 Regional Assessment @ Paragould

10/30 AState Open @ ASU

11/1 State Marching Competition @ War Memorial Stadium

 

-BASKETBALL-

11/8-11/13 Jr. High Tournament @ Home

11/13 7th Grade Tournament @ Home

11/18 Corning (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00

11/22 Walnut Ridge (7th, JB,SB) Away @ 5:00

11/30 Gosnell (7th, JB, SB) @ Home 5:00

11/25-12/4 WBU Tournament (SB) @ WBU

12/6 Brookland (JB,SB) Away @ 6:00

12/9 Walnut Ridge (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00

12/13 Blytheville (JB,SB) Away @ 5:30

12/14 Maynard (JB) Away @ 6:30

12/16 Southside (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00

12/28-12/30 Berryville Holiday Classic (SB) @ Berryville

1/3 Trumann (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00

1/6 Valley View (JB,SB) Away @ 6:00

1/10 Highland (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00

1/13 Westside (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00

1/18 Trumann (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00

1/21 Southside (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00

1/25 Brookland (JB,SB) @ Home 6:00

1/28 Valley View (JB,SB) @ Home 6:00

2/1 Blytheville (JB,SB) @ Home 5:30

2/4 Westside (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00

2/5 - 2/12 Jr. High District

2/8 Highland (SB,SG) @ Home 5:00

2/14-2/19 Sr. High District Tournament

2/21-2/26 Sr. High Regional Tournament

2/28-3/5 Sr. High State Tournament

 

-LADY REDSKINS BASKETBALL-

11/8-11/13 Jr. High Tournament @ Home

11/9 Cave City (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

11/15 Walnut Ridge (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

11/16 Maynard (JG,SG) @ Home @ 6:00

11/18 Cave City (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

11/20 7th Grade Tournament @ Home

11/29-12/4 WBU Tournament @ WBU

12/7 Brookland (Jr jv,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

12/13 Maynard Jr. Classic (JG) @ Maynard

12/14 Blytheville (JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

12/17 Southside (7th, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

12/28-12/30 Berryville Tournament (SG) @ Berryville

1/1- 1/8 Kell Classic (SG) @ Swifton

1/4 Trumann (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

1/7 Valley View (SG jv, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

1/11 Highland (7th, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

1/14 Westside (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

1/17 Trumann (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

1/20 Southside (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

1/24 Brookland (SG jv, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

1/27 Valley View (JG jv, JG,SG) @ Home 5:00

1/31 Blytheville (JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

2/3 Westside (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00

2/7-2/12 Jr. High District @ Trumann

2/8 Highland (SG) @ Home 6:00

2/11 Buffalo Island Central (SG jv,SG) Away @ 6:00

2/14 - 2/19 Sr. High District @ Brookland

2/23-2/26 Sr. High Regionals

3/2-3/5 S. High State

 

-CROSS COUNTRY-

10/12 GCT @ Crowley’s Ridge College (JG,JB,SG,SB) @ 4:00

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

10/25 District Meet @ Joe Mack Campbell Park (JG,JB,SG,SB) @ 3:00 

(The district meet has been changed from 10/26 due to a conflict with volleyball)

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

 

-FOOTBALL-

10/15 Trumann AWAY - 7:00

10/22 Westside @ Home - 7:00

10/29 Blyetheville AWAY - 7:00

11/5 Highland @ Home - 7:00

 

-VOLLEYBALL-

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