PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, March 31st
Lunch Menu: Chicken Philly Sandwich, Sandwich Veggies, French Fries, Pickle Spear, Fruit & Milk
*Student meals (Breakfast & Lunch) are free through the end of the year w/t exception of extra milk or extra items.
March Character Trait: Cooperation
“Cooperation works better than constant conflict because nobody is right all the time and a broken clock is right twice a day.”
-DAILY NEWS-
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.
Arkansas Public School Choice Application
In order to provide more options to parents and students with respect to where a child attends school, the Pocahontas School District is accepting students under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. Per Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) guidelines, students must file a School Choice Application with the nonresident district on or before May 1, 2022 to attend school for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants will be notified, by July 1, as to whether the student’s application has been approved or rejected. Applications may be found on the Pocahontas School District’s website at www.pocahontaspsd.com or picked up at the administration office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. If additional information is needed, please call 892- 4573, ext. 5002.
Senior Ballot Results:
Class Song: "22" by Taylor Swift
Motto: "Live Like Morgan"
Colors: Red and White
Flower: White Rose
Student Council Officer petitions for the 2022-23 school year are available now. They are located outside the PHS office. Forms can be dropped off to Mr. Phelps or Mrs. Hackworth and will be accepted until Noon on Friday April 8. Election will be Wednesday April 13.
Thursday, 3/31
Shiloh, with Home Instead (located at 2908 King St. Jonesboro,) will be here during both lunches to meet with any senior (looking to enter the medical field) interested in a job opportunity.
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.
Track - Sr Glen Sain Relays @ (GCT) dismiss @ 1:50 pm
Friday, 4/1
Jostens will be here for Senior Deliveries @ 9:00
Baseball - Batesville Tournament- Away
Softball - Hoxie - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:00
Saturday, 4/2
We wish Good Luck to the PHS Chess team as they compete in the state tournament !!!
Band Solo & Ensemble Festival @ PJHS Band Room
ACT Test for those who registered! Remember to print out your test ticket, have a photo ID, calculator and sharpened pencils. Be there by 7:45! Good Luck !!!
-GENERAL NEWS-
SENIORS!!! Please remember the deadline to submit photos for the Sr slideshow is April 8th. Also, if you are bringing a guest that is not a PHS student, you will need to fill out a guest form and return by this date also.
The Jr. Class will host the 2022 Jr/Sr Prom on Saturday, April 23rd at BRTC development Center. We will offer a dinner for Seniors and their date at 5 p.m., (be watching for sign up and more information later). Sr walk will be at 7 p.m. with a dance to follow. Seniors may start submitting up to 10 personal photos and 10 group photos (school affiliated) to phsprom2022@gmail.com. Deadline to submit photos will be April 8th. Prom is open to any Jr or Sr in the district. If your guest attends another district, you will need to fill out a form and submit it to Mrs. Baty or Mrs. Bryant. Forms are located in the basket in the hallway across from the office. Due April 8th.
Esports - ***NEW GAMES!!***
*Redskin Esports is looking for talented gamers for our program. Titles offered are NBA 2K22, Madden22, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, Rocket League and League of Legends. Must be 13 years old. Must be in 9-12 grades (Varsity) for competitive play against other schools during the school year. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool. Year round program. For more information, email redskin.esports@pocahontaspsd.com.
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.
Fall 2022 BRTC CTC Program Applications - Deadline: April 27th
Please read ALL of the very important information in the 2022-2023 BRTC Course Information for PHS Students document before completing an application. It will answer many of your questions.
Make sure you have the required test scores before turning in an application. If you aren't sure, send me or Mrs. Stewart an email, and we can check for you. I must have all test scores by April 27th.
Complete the Fall 2022_BRTC Career and Technical Center Program Pathway Applications. Make sure you and your parent/guardian signs the application.
Complete the FERPA form. Make sure you and your parent/guardian signs the applicationFERPA form.
Return or email your completed and signed BRTC application and FERPA form to me by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 27th. This is the last day you will be able to register for any BRTC courses for summer or fall 2022. ✽ Space is limited! Seniors get first priority, and then it will be based on the order applications were turned in to me. I will announce who all was accepted to a program after May 1st.
Nurse Camp 2022 - This is a free program held June 22nd -24th for students with an interest in a career in the medical field open to high school students grades 10-12. Information and applications are in your email from Mrs. Stewart. Applications due May 25th.
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 from the office. 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
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.
-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) |
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.
Juniors… If you took the ACT on March 1st at PHS, your scores are now available to view in your act.org account! Just click on 'MyACT Sign In' at the top right corner of the page.
If you already have an ACT account, or if you linked the March ACT with your previous account (with Mrs. Phelps during 7th hour on the day of testing), you will use that login information.
If you can log in, but your March scores are not there, see Mrs. Hampton.
If you have never logged into or created an account, you will use your school email address as your login. Just click on 'Forgot Password' and enter your PHS email address. It will email you a link to reset your password.
DO NOT create a new account! That will create multiple accounts (that will not show all of your scores), and it will require you to contact ACT to request a merge of the two accounts.
-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.
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.
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.
Martha Ahrent Memorial Scholarship - Deadline is April 8th. See your email for the application.
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.
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/
Arkansas Cattleman’s Scholarship - Due April 15th. See your email for the application.
*****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.
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
April 3rd-5th - State FBLA Leadership Conference/Competitions
April 4th - Ana Osorio, the Admissions Counselor for A-State, will be on campus during lunch to visit with any interested students.
April 9th - State Odyssey of the Mind
April 9th - State AGQBA
April 11th - The Pocahontas FFA will be having its annual Livestock Show Meeting at 6 PM in the AG Building. If you want to show livestock for FFA please attend.
April 13th - Student Council Officer elections
May 10th - Choir Concert & Awards @ PJHS Gym
May 12th - Band Spring Concert & Awards @ PJHS Gym
May 17th - Senior Awards Night @ MD Williams Gym at 7:00
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-
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-
4/4 Harrisburg @ Home V/JV @ 4:30 … release at 2:40
4/5 Trumann - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:00
4/12 Brookland @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:40
4/19 Valley View - Away DH @ 4:00/6:00 … release at 1:30
4/22 Harrisburg - Away V/JV @ 4:30 … release at 2:00
4/26 Blyetheville @ Home DH @ 4:00/6:00… release at 2:40
4/29 Batesville - Away V/JV @ 4:00/6:00… release at 1:30
5/5 - 5/7 Regionals Tournament
5/12 - 5/14 State Tournament
-TRACK-
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