PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, December 14th
Lunch Menu: Macaroni & Cheese, California Blend Veggies, Carrot Stix/Dip, Hot Roll, Fruit & Milk
*Student meals (Breakfast & Lunch) are free through the end of the year w/t exception of extra milk or extra a la carte items.
December Character Trait: Citizenship
Character is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each of these virtues are independently important but together they provide the foundation for a worthy life. -Michael Josephson
-DAILY NEWS-
On Monday, November 15th, 2021, the School Board reviewed data concerning masks and after reviewing the data, the Board has opted to lift the mask policy beginning Wednesday, November 17th. Masks will be optional as of that date. The board may reinstate the mask policy if the total number of students and teachers reaches 115 in isolation or quarantine.
REMINDER: Students always be sure to sign in at the office if you come in anytime after the first bell. You must also always sign out in the office if you leave campus at any time other than the end of the day.
***Any Jr class member who would like to help with Prom (in April) needs to go by Mrs. Baty's classroom and pick up some information.
Semester Exams - 12/14 - 12/17
***Students may not check in and out throughout the day. Students must remain in class for the duration of the exam period. Students will not be allowed to check out during scheduled exam times. Students will be counted tardy and absent for classes missed.
🎅🎄Christmas Dress Up Days 🎅🎄
Tuesday: Christmas movie day: Dress like your favorite Christmas movie character: Buddy the Elf, Cousin Eddy, The Grinch, or anyone you love to see in Christmas movies!
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day
Thursday: Santa Clause or Grinch: Dress in red or green!
As all of you know a couple of communities were directly impacted by the tornado that went through Northeast Arkansas Friday night. Mr. Green reached out to the superintendent at Trumann School District to see what their immediate needs were. She said over 200 homes were destroyed by the tornado and they had shelters set up, so basic household items such as canned goods, easy to prepare meals, snacks (individually packaged) and tarps are the biggest needs at the moment. He will make a trip down to Trumann on Wednesday night due to potential weather moving in on Thursday and Friday to drop off any donationated to their community. He will come around to all the campuses to collect donations Wednesday afternoon.
Congratulations Owen Rowe!!! Owen has placed 2nd for the regular season and has earned a ticket to the Arkansas AAA Madden21 Esports Championship and placed as 3rd seed in the State Playoff Bracket. Shoutout to the League of Legends team also made it to the State playoffs and fell short in the first round to the Northside Grizzlies. Congratulations to all Esports team members for an outstanding season and good luck in the Spring!
Tuesday, 12/14
***The National Honor Society is sponsoring seven children in need for Christmas and there are still several spots that need filled for their gifts. If you are a NHS member in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, and are able to bring a wrapped gift to give to a child in need, please see Mrs. Murray today.
The Duck Bus will be double routed this afternoon. This could cause a 15-20 minute delay this afternoon.
Students may be released late today due to Elementary bus delays.
Semester Tests - 1st & 5th period
Redskin Basketball - Maynard (JB) Away @ 6:30
Lady Redskins Basketball - Blytheville (JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
(Concession Stand workers: Lauren Berger, Hannah Weed, Kaylee Wiser)
Swim - Home @ 5:30
Wednesday, 12/15
***Christmas Roll orders will be ready for pick up on December 15th. Please pick up rolls no later than 2 pm unless other arrangements are made.
Semester Tests - 2nd, 4th & 6th period
Thursday, 12/16
Semester Tests - 3rd & 7th period
Redskin Basketball - Southside (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
Friday, 12/17
1st - 7th periods… students report to class as scheduled for make up work/exams.
Lady Redskins Basketball - Southside (7th, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
December 20th - 31st- Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday Break. The district will resume the regular schedule on Monday, January 3rd.
December 28th -30th - Berryville Holiday Classic (SB,SG) @ Berryville
-GENERAL NEWS-
Students involved in extracurricular activities, please remember you must present your winter sport athletic pass (yellow/21-22 school year) at the gate in order to get in free. (The blue fall sport athletic passes are no longer valid for free entry at the gate). 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, please see your coach.
*ATTENTION JUNIORS*
All 11th-grade students will take the ACT at school for free on March 1st. If you would like your scores sent to colleges, you must return the signed copy of the consent to release information form that is in your email from Bridget Phelps. Paper copies are available in the office or you can get digital signatures.
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.
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.
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.
Parking for students is first come first served. ALL students who drive and park on campus must purchase a parking pass for $3.00. Student parking is the area 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; those areas are for faculty parking and for visitors.
Yearbook Information
Yearbooks can be purchased for $45 at www.yearbookforever.com.
Senior Ad Pricing:
Full Page $200 - 15 photo maximum
½ Page $120 - 10 photo maximum
¼ Page $90 - 5 photo maximum
⅛ Page $60 - 2 photo maximum
*** Purchase Deadline for senior ads was November 20th… please contact whitney.crutcher@pocahontaspsd.com with any questions.
Senior Ad Photos were Due December 3rd.
~~~please do not submit original photos for senior ads or baby pictures as staff cannot guarantee return of original photos ~~~ When submitting physical copies of pictures you may turn them in to the office or Ms. Whitney Crutcher in Room 4. Digital submissions are of higher quality so please submit digitally when possible. To submit photos digitally please send to pocahontasyearbook@gmail.com. A confirmation email will be sent when pictures are received digitally.
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.
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
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-
-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) |
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.
It's time to register for BRTC Spring 2022 courses. If you plan to take any BRTC courses during the SPRING semester, the deadline for all applications to be submitted to Mrs. Hampton is December 17th!
*CTC students will receive Spring applications from your BRTC instructors. You must return the applications to Mrs. Hampton by December 17th also.*
These are the only PHS courses offered for concurrent credit courses in the Spring semester:
AP Lang/Comp (BRTC Freshman English II) - 11th grade
You must have received concurrent credit for 1st semester to be enrolled in 2nd semester.
AP Literature (BRTC World Lit. II) - 12th grade
You must have received credit for Freshman English II to be enrolled in any other BRTC English course.
AP U.S. History (BRTC US History since 1876)
AP World History (BRTC World Civ. since 1660)
Algebra 3 (BRTC College Algebra)
Precalculus (BRTC Precalculus)
AP Calculus (BRTC Calculus I)
Students enrolled in BRTC online courses will report to the PHS study hall during the hour of the online course on your PHS schedule.
Students taking BRTC online courses must have a personal computer/laptop at home, capable of running the Lockdown Browser. See all BRTC technical requirements for online courses. The PHS Chromebooks may not allow certain technical capabilities.
Students must be aware that any required books/materials for an online course are the responsibility of the student. PHS does not provide or pay for any course materials. Please check the BRTC Spring 2022 – Book List and check the course syllabus for required materials.
If you decide to drop a BRTC online course, it will result in an 'F' on your PHS transcript. To drop a BRTC course, you must complete a drop form through Mrs. Hampton.
You must meet the minimum required test scores (on the ACT, 10th Grade ACT Aspire, or Accuplacer) for the course(s) you selected.
If you do not currently have the required scores for a course, you must arrange to take the Accuplacer with Mrs. Stewart immediately: lindsay.stewart@pocahontaspsd.com. No testing will be done the last week of school before Christmas break. You must have the required test scores by December 10th to be enrolled in a BRTC course.
IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A BRTC COURSE, you will also need to complete a FERPA form (signed by the student and a parent.)
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
FEES AND PAYMENT
Spring 2022 classes are charged at the discounted (high school student) rate of $125.00 (per 3-credit course.)
Summer classes are charged at full price: $480 (per 3-credit course.)
BRTC account balances are due to BRTC by January 7th
PHS does not handle any BRTC payments
To view and pay your account balance, see these instructions.
APPLICATIONS
Applications must be signed by the student and a parent.
Applications must be submitted directly to Mrs. Hampton by email or in person.
Email applications to: stephanie.hampton@pocahontaspsd.com
If I'm out of the office, please put the application face-down and slide under my office door.
-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.
FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and YOUniversal (www.scholarships.adhe.edu) are open. These applications will need to be completed to qualify for ANY state or federal aid.
Seniors- If you are interested in attending a senior Preview Day at WBU on January 12th, permission slips are in my office and will also be available in your English classes by tomorrow. Only students who are truly interested in learning more about WBU will be excused to attend. This is NOT just a free day.
---Students who attend will be allowed to meet with coaches/directors and professors in their chosen degree program, as well as tour campus and learn more about admissions and financial aid opportunities.
---Permission slips are due back to me no later than Friday, December 17th. Permission slips will not be accepted after we return from Christmas break.
The BRTC Foundation Scholarship Application is now open for Fall 2022!! BRTC Foundation/private scholarships are scholarships offered by private donors for a wide variety of students and disciplines. There is only one application for all of these scholarships.
The application can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebug_HTe72grudFOWmLvSdFo0hEUxaE64CJueQE76WyPDQGw/viewform
Applications are due by March 1st.
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
February 16th - Sr High Quiz Bowl @ NEA Co-Op… 8:30 -3:00
February 26th - AGQBA Sr Regional
March 1st - Free ACT for Juniors
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
-BASKETBALL-
12/18 Cancelled - Walnut Ridge (7th, JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
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-
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 Sr. High State
-SWIM-
1/4 - Home @ 5:30
1/15 - at Batesville @ 9:00 a.m.
1/20 - Home @ 5:30
1/25 - at Poplar Bluff (girls only) @ 3:30
2/3 - Home @ 5:30
2/10 - District/Conference Home @ 5:30
2/25 - 2/26 - State @ Texarkana