Friday, April 4, 2025

Seniors please vote on senior trip in Google Classroom today. Advisors, please remind them in advisory period.

Juniors: Prom decorating will be going on every day after school next week. Plan to come help as much as possible!

The prom theme and decoration committee needs to meet in Mrs. Allman's room during Advisory.

Prom banquet tickets are now available for students and teachers to purchase. They are $15.00. See Ms. Jo in room 218.

Prom Banquet will start at 5:00

Grand March 6:30 with the dance to follow after

We have some band students doing a coffee and tea fundraiser, until the end of next week, to raise money for band camps this summer.  See Mr. Allman if you are interested.

Juniors - you are needed to help with the roadblock Saturday to collect donations for after prom.  Please contact Kasey Featherston if you plan to be there.  870-634-8084. 

FBLA Members: Little Ceaser Pizza Kit delivery has been moved to April 16th. Please make sure you have a way to get all your pizza kits home on that day. I would advise a parent to pick you up so you can deliver them to your buyers after school as they have to stay frozen!

BRTC CTC applications are available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  

Armory campus:  Welding and Industrial Electricity

Paragould campus:  Allied Health

Blood Drive - April 25 - you must be at least 16 years old and if you are 16, you will need a permission slip.  Sign up with Mrs. Amber

 If you are interested in taking concurrent classes next school year, see Mrs. Amber for information and applications.

Jr Fairboard applications are available in the main office.  They need to be turned in by April 14.

Color guard auditions will be the week after spring break. Auditions are open to students not currently in band as well. Sign up and grab a paper in the office for more information

Math tutoring for 7th and 8th graders will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It will start right after school and last an hour.  Report to Room 218 when the last bell rings.

All High School FBLA members have been added to the FBLA Google Classroom and should check it regularly to stay updated.

  Students are not to park in the band parking lot, Dollar General lot, or church parking lot. Legal drivers must park in the main parking lots only. See Mrs. Amber for a parking tag.

Students - once you are on school property in the mornings, you are not allowed to leave.  This goes for car riders, bus riders, and walkers.  

Students, A public display of affection (PDA) is any intimate act between two or more people that others can see. Examples include kissing, hugging, holding hands, arms around each other, or caressing.  Remember that lunch detention will be assigned.

Canned drinks are still not allowed in the classrooms or hallways.  They are only allowed in the cafeteria at breakfast or lunch.  



Senior Information

The Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is available on our school webpage.  piggottschools.net >> senior information/scholarships >> Gaylon Lawrence Memorial Scholarship application.  This is a fillable document.  This application and essay are due  on April 30.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber

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The Local Scholarships are available on our school website.  

piggottschools.net >> senior information/scholarships >>  PHS Local Scholarship application is a fillable document

*There is a list of scholarships on that same page

Deadline April 25 - turn in to Mrs. Amber

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The Hannah Blankenship Memorial Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Applicant must be a young lady pursuing an agricultural field of study. We are doing things a bit different this year and ask that the application and all supporting documents be sent to ablankenship7288@gmail.com by April 13, 2025.  We will choose the winner by April 30, 2025.

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The Clay County Cattleman’s Association scholarship application is available.  They are awarding a scholarship if you are pursuing a degree in animal science and/or agriculture.  See Mrs. Amber for a link.  Deadline is April 18.

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*NUCOR will be hosting a Talent Tap at ANC on April 3 from 10am-2pm.  See Mrs. Amber to scan the QR code to sign up.

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*The Holly Mauldin Alonzo New Beginnings Scholarship application is now available.  See Mrs. Amber for a link or a paper application. This is a  minimum of $1500 awarded over 2 semesters.  The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant based on future career goals.  Deadline is midnight May 2, 2025. 

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*The American Legion Garner Trust Scholarship and Coudret Trust Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office. Must be children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of American Legionnaires. Mail completed application to the address listed on the application.  Must be received by April 18, 2025.

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*BRAD Plan2Succeed Educational Scholarship Application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline March 31 - turn in to Mrs. Amber

1. Must be 18 years of age or older, or will be 18 by Sept. 30th 2025

2. Household must meet Agency eligibility requirements (for details, call 870.202.1353)

3. Must provide proof of enrollment at educational institution before Sept. 30th 2025 (scholarship award will be distributed to the educational institution, not the applicant, upon enrollment provision)

4. Must be a current year graduating high school senior with plans to attend a higher education institution.

5. Must be willing to allow periodic contact with Agency to explore progress of self-sufficiency and goals of whole family (see consent form above)

6. Student’s family must reside within Clay, Lawrence, or Randolph Counties.

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*Clay County Farm Bureau scholarship application is available in Mrs.  Amber’s office.  You must be a child or grandchild of an active Farm Bureau member and have at least a 2.5 GPA.  Deadline is April 15, 2025.  Turn application to The Clay County Farm Bureau office in Piggott.

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*Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline is April 2, 2025. Turn application in to Mrs.  Amber

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*2025 Jonesboro Scottish Rite Scholarship application is available in Mrs.  Amber’s office.  They are awarding scholarships for students attending colleges/universities as well as technical/trade schools.  Deadline is April 1 .  You will mail your application to the address listed.

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*Seniors needing to register with BRTC for Fall 2025 classes - see Mrs. Amber.  BRTC will send a rep here to register you.

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*There are several scholarships available at this website.  Seniors:  you can access the applications by clicking on the link, but you will need to use a personal email not your school gmail.

https://www.theaaea.org/page/scholarships

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*Seniors who are interested in pursuing a career as a High Voltage Lineman- ASU Newport offers an Associate of Applied Science in General Technology, Emphasis in High Voltage Lineman.  CCECC offers a sponsorship for this training. See Mrs. Amber for a link or paper application.  Deadline March 27, 2025

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*TRC Project Drive Summer Bootcamp offers free job training in the following courses. The application will go live on April 1 These courses typically run Mon-Thurs. 

CDL - Poplar Bluff - 5 weeks

Welding - Dexter - 6 weeks

Robotics - Sikeston - 6 weeks

CNA - Poplar Bluff - 4 weeks

Phlebotomy - Poplar Bluff 4 weeks

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Lunch

Monday

BBQ Pork Sandwich

Cheese Pizza

Chicken, Bacon Ranch Wrap

Tuesday

BBQ Chicken

Cheese Pizza

Mohawk Club Wrap

Wednesday

Lasagna Roll Ups

Steak & Cheese Quesadilla

Mohawk Club Wrap

Thursday

Crispitos

Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Mohawk Club Wrap

Friday

Pizza Boli Bites

Chef’s Choice

Mohawk Club Wrap

       

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Sports


Monday

3/31

Tuesday

4/1

Wednesday

4/2

Thursday

4/3

Friday

4/4

BB @ Riverside

Dismiss 2:10

Jr Track @ Paragould

SB @ Riverside

Dismiss 2:00

SB vs BIC

BB vs BIC

SR Track @ Paragould

Jr SB @ Jonesboro

Jr BB @ Jonesboro

Saturday, April 5 - BB @ Cooter 12:00