PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, February 22nd
Lunch Menu: Fish Sticks, Quick Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, 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.
February Character Trait: Patriotism
“Patriotism never demands obedience to the state but rather obedience to the principles of liberty.” - Ron Paul
-DAILY NEWS-
As of 2/11/22, after careful consideration and review of Governor Hutchinson’s statement on February 1, 2022, the Pocahontas School District has made the decision to change our Covid-19 guidelines to the following: If an individual tests positive, they will need to isolate for a minimum of five (5) days and they are permitted to return on day six (6) with a mask (worn appropriately at all times) for the remainder of their ten (10) day isolation period. Preschool students who test positive will continue to isolate for ten (10) days. If a student is considered a probable close contact (PCC), their parents will be contacted so they may monitor for symptoms. Should they develop symptoms, they are to stay home and get tested at an appropriate time. Individuals who are considered as possible close contacts (PCC’s), but who do not have symptoms, will no longer be immediately quarantined. This approach aligns with long-standing practices and policies that districts have used when responding to our other contagious diseases. We will continue to focus on mitigation strategies and practices that have worked in our district so far. This will include social distancing, isolating positive cases, and additional cleaning and disinfecting. We will also continue to monitor positive case numbers and update the Board each week in case a change is needed.
Masks are optional as of 2/11/22 with the exception of circumstances as noted above.
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.
PROGRESS REPORTS are available for viewing on HAC as of Friday, 2/4/22. Paper copies are available upon request.
*** The nurse will be conducting BMI screenings on 10th grade students in the next few weeks. If you do not want your child to be screened, you must submit a statement in writing to the nurse. ***
National FFA Week Starts February 19th and runs through the 26th!
Tuesday, 2/22
The Local Agriscience Fair will be in the Jr. High Cafeteria February 22nd at 5 PM.
Wednesday, 2/23
2/23-2/26 Sr. High Regional Tournament at Highland - Redskins vs Mills @ 8:30
Thursday, 2/24
BRTC will host a Hard Tech Preview Day on Thursday, February 24 from 9:30 - 11:30 on the Pocahontas Campus for 11th and 12th graders.
**We will NOT be taking a bus to this event, but if you have not used your College Day this semester, you are welcome to attend with the required permission form (see Mrs. Dianna in the office). You must register to attend the Preview Day at this link - https://blackrivertech.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=aa18e756-397d-ec11-a995-abc8cffb08ba
***Hard Tech Preview Day will focus on BRTC's hard tech academic programs and highlight campus student activities. Students will learn about admissions requirements, affordability, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Hard Tech programs include:
Welding
Automotive Collision
Automotive Service
Machine Tool Technology
Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Industrial Maintenance
Gunsmithing.
High School Band Pre-Assessment Concert @ 6:30 pm in the PJHS Gym
Friday, 2/25
All-Region Band Clinic @ Jonesboro -
State Swim @ Texarkana 2/25 - 2/26
Saturday, 2/26
All-Region Band Concert @ Jonesboro
-GENERAL NEWS-
Yearbooks can be purchased for $45 at www.yearbookforever.com.
The Miss Redskin Pageant is March 5, 2022. The pageant begins at 4 pm in the PJHS gym.
REGISTRATION FORMS are available in the school offices.
Any current 8-11 grade boy or girl that is interested in playing tennis next year needs to contact Coach Eddington by March 18th. Either go by and see him or send him an email at dustin.eddington@pocahontaspsd.com.
Any 8th-11th grader who would like to be on the golf team next year, please contact Coach Hausman at anthony.hausman@pocahontaspsd.com. The deadline for signups is March 18, 2022.
😷 PHS FCCLA has started a fundraiser selling hand sewn face masks. This money will allow students to attend the state conference, at the end of March. This money will help pay for hotel, transportation, and registration.
These are made by FCCLA PHS students. They are double layered, made with cotton fabric and ribbon elastic loops. The cost is $5 per mask, we currently only have one made and available [see photo attached].
We have started other masks that will vary in fabric prints. We're happy to take requests and accommodate if possible. If you are interested in purchasing a mask please see Mrs. Lynch or Mrs. Bradley. 😷
*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.
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) |
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.
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.
2022 PHS Local Scholarship Applications are in your email---
This one application will serve as your application for several scholarships offered by local businesses and community donors that are specifically for PHS seniors. Your complete application must be submitted no later than 3:15 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022.
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.
2022 Conway Regional Scholarship application now open! Application will be open from February 1, 2022 until March 28, 2022.
For a list of application requirements or to apply visit
www.conwayregional.org/scholar...
The 2022 NEA Wounded Warrior Scholarship Application is now available. See your email for instructions on how to apply, along with the requirements for the scholarship.
Deadline to apply is March 31st.
High Voltage Lineman Scholarships: If you are considering attending ASU Newport for High Voltage Lineman School, there are two different cooperative's scholarships. See your email for the applications.
Clay County is due March 25th.
Craighead County is due April 15th.
Before applying for the scholarship, contact Clay Fulton (870.512.7857) at ASU Newport for a pre-entrance pole climbing exercise.
You will also need to apply to ASU Newport (if you haven't already) at this link: https://start.asun.edu/
St. Bernards Jr. Volunteer program now accepting applications: The program allows students (ages 15 – 18) an opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting where they will explore careers and gain experience in helping others. Participants will gain hands on experience in surgery, laboratory, nursing, radiology, rehabilitative services, exercise science, pharmacy and more! It will be a three-week session where we will accept 16 students into the program. The session will be held from July 8-29.
******Remember, all High School students that are 15-18 years of age are eligible to apply.
You can download the application packet by clicking here which has more details of the requirements for the program. Please note the deadline for applying is Friday, April 15.
*****Applications process: Mrs. Hampton will make copies of your application (exactly as submitted), your PHS transcript, and your ACT scores to distribute to each local scholarship committee for review. Scholarship recipients will be announced during the 2022 Senior Awards Ceremony on the evening of Tuesday, May 17th.
Seniors - This is a reminder that there are several scholarship opportunities available for you on our PHS Counselor & Career Coach page. Check our regularly updated PHS Scholarship Spreadsheet to apply for as many as you can. Once the spreadsheet loads, use the scroll bar at the bottom of the page to view scholarships by upcoming deadlines. For example, the January tab has links to all scholarship applications with a January deadline.
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
Monday, Feb. 28th - ASU Newport representative Kevin Pearce will be here during lunch to visit with any interested students.
March 1st - Free ACT for Juniors
March 5th - Regional Odyssey of the Mind @ GCT
March 12th - AGQBA Sr. Regional
March 15th - Ana Osorio, the Admissions Counselor for A-State, will be on campus during lunch to visit with any interested students.
April 1st - Jostens will be here for Senior Deliveries @ 9:00
April 2nd - Band Solo & Ensemble Assessment @ PJHS Band Room
April 9th - State Odyssey of the Mind
April 9th - State AGQBA
May 12th - Band Spring Concert & Awards @ PJHS Gym
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
-BASEBALL-
2/28 Salem @ Home V/JV @ 4:00
3/3 Walnut Ridge- Away V/JV @ 4:00
3/8 Highland @ Home DH @ 4:00/7:00
3/11 Marked Tree- Away V/JV @ 4:30
3/15 Southside @ Home DH @ 4:00/7:00
3/18 Batesville- Away V/JV @ 4:30
3/25-3/26 Harrison Tournament - Away
3/29 Westside - Away DH @ 4:00/7:00
4/1-4/2 Batesville Tournament- Away
4/5 Trumann - Away DH 4:00/7:00
4/7 GCT @ Home V/JV 4:30
4/12 Brookland @ Home DH 4:00/7:00
4/19 Valley View - Away DH 4:00/7:00
4/22 Rivercrest @ Home V/JV @ 4:00
4/26 Blytheville @ Home DH 4:00/7:00
4/28 Nettleton - Away V/JV @ 4:30
5/5-5/7 Regional Tournament V TBA
5/14 - 5/17 State Tournament V TBA
-SOFTBALL-
3/4 Walnut Ridge - Away V/JV @ 4:00/6:00… release at 3:00
3/8 Highland @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00
3/14 Hoxie - Away DH @ 4:30/6:00… release at 3:00
3/15 Southside @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00
3/19-20 Bearcat Blast @ Southside Complex - TBA
3/28 Rector - Away V/JV @ 4:30… release at 2:00
3/29 Westside - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:00
4/4 Harrisburg @ Home V/JV @ 4:30
4/5 Trumann - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:00
4/12 Brookland @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00
4/19 Valley View - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00 … release at 2:00
4/22 Harrisburg - Away V/JV @ 4:30 … release at 2:00
4/26 Blyetheville @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00
4/29 Batesville - Away V/JV @ 4:00/6:00… release at 1:00
5/5 - 5/7 Regionals Tournament
5/12 - 5/14 State Tournament
-TRACK-
3/7 Jr High Practice Meet @ (Home)
3/10 Sr High Practice Meet @ (Home)
3/14 Jr Peco Relays @ (Home) dismiss @ 3:00 pm
3/17 Sr Peco Relays @ (Home) dismiss @ 3:00 pm
3/29 Jr Glen Sain Relays @ (GCT) dismiss @ 1:50 pm
3/31 Sr Glen Sain Relays @ (GCT) dismiss @ 1:50 pm
4/4 Jr Bomber Relays @ (Mt. Home) dismiss @ 12:30 pm
4/7 Sr Sara Low Relays @ (Batesville) dismiss @ 1:30 pm
4/11 Jr Wellman Relays @ (Home) dismiss @ 3:00 pm
4/14 Sr Wellman Relays @ (Home) dismiss @ 3:00 pm
4/18 Sr Bomber Relays @ (Mt. Home) dismiss @ 12:30 pm
4/21 4A-3 Jr Conference Meet @ (Home) dismiss @ 12:30 pm
4/28 4A-3 Sr Conference Meet @ (Home) dismiss @ 8:00 am