The Piggott High School Graduation of the Class of 2021 will be held today, Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. in the High School New Gymnasium. Guests are invited but all guests must wear masks. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m.
Seniors and Parent: Mr. Frank Staples will be taking pictures today of the graduates right after receiving the diploma and in the cafeteria following the ceremony. The order form is attached and there will be copies available in the cafeteria after the ceremony.
Seniors will meet in the library at 9:00 on Friday morning, May 14. We will then clean out lockers and proceed to the New Gym for Practice. At approximately 10:30 we will have the Senior Awards ceremony. You should have been notified if you are receiving an award and you can invite your parents. Also, the balance of your the dues that you paid last year will be refunded to you after practice. You will be given cash and will sign that you received it. Also, don't forget that the baccalaureate service is tonight at New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard beginning at 6:30, line up time is 6:15. Ok Seniors, just a little longer. See you tomorrow.
Baccalaureate Service -- You are cordially invited to this service. New Hope Baptist Church is hosting this year's Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2021. This will be held tonight at 6:30 in the Hope Center at New Hope. All graduates and family members are welcome. Please bring your cap and gown as you will march in to your seating. We will start lining up at 6:15. There will be music and a speaker followed by a reception to honor the seniors. Thank you to New Hope Baptist Church for hosting this service.
As seniors, you have the opportunity to give a Life Impact Diploma to someone in the school system who has had a positive impact on your life. It could be a teacher from elementary, a custodian, an administrator, etc. Mrs. Natalie will create the diplomas and give them to you. You will then present them to the person you have chosen. It is nice to also tell the person why you chose to give them the diploma. If you want to give a Life Impact Diploma to someone, give Mrs. Natalie their name by WEDNESDAY, MAY 12. They will be ready for you at Graduation practice on Friday.
Baccalaureate Service -- Attention Seniors: New Hope Baptist Church is hosting this year's Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2021. This will be held on Thursday, May 13 at 6:30 in the Hope Center at New Hope. All graduates and family members are welcome. Please bring your cap and gown as you will march in to your seating. There will be music and a speaker followed by a reception to honor the seniors. We are grateful to New Hope Baptist Church for hosting this service.
Graduation practice will be this Friday, May 14. We will meet at 9:00 in the library. If we have a senior video, we will watch this before going over to the gym for practice. If not, we will check the lockers for items left and walk over the gym for practice. This will last for approximately 1- 1/2 hrs. Then we will have a short Senior Awards assembly. We should be out before noon. If everyone is on time, we will get started earlier and finish earlier. This is required to participate in the graduation ceremony on Sunday. You will need to take off from work for this practice. If you have any questions, please contact one of your sponsors.
As seniors, you have the opportunity to give a Life Impact Diploma to someone in the school system who has had a positive impact on your life. It could be a teacher from elementary, a custodian, an administrator, etc. Mrs. Natalie will create the diplomas and give them to you. You will then present them to the person you have chosen. It is nice to also tell the person why you chose to give them the diploma. If you want to give a Life Impact Diploma to someone, give Mrs. Natalie their name by WEDNESDAY, MAY 12. They will be ready for you at Graduation practice on Friday.
Monday, May 10, is the last day to turn in orders for Spring Pictures.
All seniors meet at 8:45 at the New Gym Parking Lot with cap and gowns and MASKS to ride the bus to the Elementary School. This way you won't have to worry about where to park at elem, etc. We will all go in together in the doorway by Mrs. Amber Murray's classroom and the music will be played throughout the building. We will then board the bus to come back to the New Gym. Seniors going on the trip will take care of their caps/gowns and get back on the bus. Seniors not going on the trip will be dismissed for the day. Those going on the trip, you will get your Senior t-shirt in the morning. Remember no drinks except bottled with lids and you will need a mask about both places tomorrow. We will have the entire section 110 that is close to the home dugout for our group. Food and drinks at Incredible pizza is covered and it is $1 hot dog night at the game. If you have not already turned in your permission form, it must be turned in before we leave. Also, any balance on your trip must be paid. If you have any questions about either the trip or the walk, please email me at faith.conley@piggottschools.net.
This is just a reminder:
Elementary Spring pictures will be taken tomorrow, April 27. All elementary students will have their pictures taken with proofs being sent home at a later date with package options to be purchased. This will be the only day pictures are taken. NO make-up day!
Seniors: The trip will be to Memphis- Incredible Pizza and Memphis Redbirds vs. Durham Bulls game at Autozone Park. Cost is approximately $50 which will include Admission/Pizza and drinks and Redbird Tickets. This will be paid by your class dues. If you have not paid your class dues of at least $50 you will need to pay the balance to go on the trip. Juniors graduating early, you will need to pay $50. We will leave by 10 a.m. and return home by approximately 11:30 p.m. Please respond whether you are going on Google Classroom google form as soon as possible as we will be purchasing tickets next week.
Seniors: The trip will be to Memphis- Incredible Pizza and Memphis Redbirds vs. Durham Bulls game at Autozone Park. Cost is approximately $50 which will include Admission/Pizza and drinks and Redbird Tickets. This will be paid by your class dues.
If you have not paid your class dues of at least $50 you will need to pay the balance to go on the trip. Juniors graduating early, you will need to pay $50. We will leave by 10 a.m. and return home by approximately 11:00 p.m. Please respond whether you are going on Google Classroom google form as soon as possible as we will be purchasing tickets next week.
Elementary Spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 27. All elementary students will have their pictures taken with proofs being sent home at a later date with package options to be purchased.
Seniors: Due to Six Flags being closed on weekdays until the end of May, we are going to re-vote for your choice for your class trip. Please do so as soon as possible so plans can be made. We are sorry for your disappointment but will try to make your day special. Please Vote today.
Attention SENIORS: Please go on the Google Classroom: Senior Class of 2021 and vote for your preference for your Senior Trip. Please do this as soon as possible as tickets and arrangements will need to be made.
There will be a special board meeting on Monday, April 19th. The meeting will be held in the administration office at 5:30 p.m.
Attention Seniors: TODAY is the deadline for several scholarship applications. The Local Scholarships and Gaylon Lawrence Scholarship Application are due TODAY by 3:00 p.m. Please get your applications turned in to Mrs. Amber before it's too late. These may be sent by email to amber.harrell@piggottschools.net or brought to Mrs. Amber at school until 3:00 p.m.
Senior cap and gown picture proofs are in. Virtual students can pick up their proof from Mrs. Diana at the elementary Parent Center. The last day to choose your picture for the composite will be Wednesday, April 2.
Attention Seniors: There are several scholarship application deadlines this week. The Local Scholarships and Gaylon Lawrence Scholarship Application Deadlines are THIS FRIDAY, April 16. Several others are Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 as well. Please get your applications turned in to Mrs. Amber before it's too late. These may be sent by email to amber.harrell@piggottschools.net.