Thursday, April 17, 2025

Students in grades 7 - 10 will be taking the state ATLAS summative assessment over the next couple of weeks.  

Thursday, April 17 - 7th/8th Math, EOC Algebra & EOC Geometry

Wednesday, April 23 - 7th - 10th ELA Writing

Thursday, April 24 - 7th/8th Science & EOC Biology

You will need to report to your testing room when the bell rings for school to start.

Students interested in taking concurrent Psychology and/or Sociology need to meet in the library during advisory on  Monday, April 28.  A representative will be here from ASU to help you apply and register. 

There will be a senior meeting in the cafeteriatoday -Thursday during advisory period.

The spring vaccine clinic will be April 23. Forms must be signed and returned to the office/ school nurse by April 23 to participate.

BRTC CTC applications are available in Mrs. Amber’s office.   Turn in application and letter of recommendation to Mrs. Amber as soon as you can.  Classes will fill up.

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.

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.

  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 Clay Conservation District Agricultural Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  The criteria used to award this scholarship are - intent to pursue a degree in agriculture, financial need of the student, and academic performance/involvement in school and community activities.  Deadline is April 25.

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The Piggott Elementary Scholarship application is available in Mrs. Amber’s office.  Deadline is April 30.  Turn in to Mrs. Amber

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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 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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*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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*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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*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

Riblet Sandwich

Cheese Pizza

Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Tuesday

BBQ Chicken

Loaded Chicken Tenders

Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Wednesday

Spaghetti

Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla

Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Thursday

Breakfast

Crispy or Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Friday

       

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Sports


Monday

4/14

Tuesday

4/15

Wednesday

4/16

Thursday

4/17

Friday

4/18

BB vs EPC

BB vs Senath

BB vs Cross County

SB vs EPC

Jr Mohawk Relay

SB vs Cross County

Hunter Midkiff Inv