PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, September 8th
Lunch Menu: Mac & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Fruit & Milk
*Student meals (Breakfast & Lunch) free through the end of the school year w/t exception of extra milk or extra a la carte items.
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
-DAILY NEWS-
September 8th-10th- The migrant office will be closed while tutors are attending state required training. Students should remain in regularly scheduled classes.
Wednesday, 9/8
Mr. Phelps will be accepting names for class officers this week. Please email him your name and the class officer position you wish to run for.
Students, if you would like to visit with an Army National Guard recruiter, Sgt. Rob Rankin will be set up in the high school counselor's office during both lunches. Please email me if interested, so I can add you to the list of students excused from the cafeteria during your lunch.
Thursday, 9/9
Mr. Phelps will be accepting names for class officers this week. Please email him your name and the class officer position you wish to run for.
Just a reminder there will be a WBU Recruiter on campus. Rachel Steele will be in Mrs. Hampton’s office during both lunch periods. You must register in order to be able to attend. You MUST complete the Google Form in order to attend.
GOLF @ Brookland (Sage Meadows)
TENNIS - All Schools @ Allen Park - 3:30 ...release at 2:10
VOLLEYBALL vs Westside @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
Friday, 9/10
Mr. Phelps will be accepting names for class officers this week. Please email him your name and the class officer position you wish to run for.
FOOTBALL - Paragould AWAY @ 7:00
-GENERAL NEWS-
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.
Cross Country: If there is anyone interested in joining cross country please contact Holly Toneyat Room 201 in the Junior High building or send her an email at holly.toney@pocahontaspsd.com.
Anyone interested in joining the high school swim team, please stop by the office and pick up an informational folder. Complete the form and return it to Sara.Frazier@pocahontaspsd.com (or you can drop it off in the high school office) Practice will begin in October. Our competitive season is from November through February.
Students involved in extracurricular activities, please remember you must present your athletic pass (blue/21-22 school year) at the gate in order to get in free. If you do not have your pass with you at the gate, you will have to pay admission. If you have not received your pass yet, please see your coach.
Students always be sure to sign in at the office if you come in after the first bell. You must also always sign out if you leave campus at any time other than the end of the day.
Parking for students is first come first serve. It doesn’t matter what grade you are in just be sure you are between the lines and pull into a spot and not through it. This means all cars should be parked front end to front end. ALL students who drive and park on campus must purchase a parking pass for $3.00. Student parking is the areas 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 or next to the cafeteria. This is 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 area for lunches.
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.
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.
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-
FFA-
FFA Members wanting to run for an FFA Office please talk with Mr. James and Mr. Washburn and they will direct you where to go for the Applications and when they will be available.
FFA Members wanting to attend the National FFA Convention need to talk with Mr. James or Mr.Washburn. There will be an application process to attend this year.
KEY CLUB-
Anyone interested in KEY Club needs to see Mr. Crismon in Room 12.
ROTARY INTERACT-
Anyone interested in joining Interact needs to see Justin Stewart, in Room 23, to pick up a registration form.
FBLA: Anyone who is interested in joining FBLA needs to come by and see Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Blalock. Dues are $20 and need to be paid by September 20th.
FBLA: 2021 Fall District Leadership Conference in Jonesboro is October 6th. Deadline to sign up is September 23rd.
FBLA: Members interested in running for an Office can pick up an application from Mrs. Hall. Applications must be turned in by September 24th. Interviews will take place September 27-30. Officers will be announced on October 1st.
-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) |
September 11, 2021 | August 6 | August 20 |
October 23, 2021 | September 17 | October 1 |
December 11, 2021 | November 5 | November 19 |
February 12, 2022 | January 7 | January 21 |
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 on 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.
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
September 15th - Jostens Presentations for Juniors and Seniors in the cafeteria @ 9:00
September 16th - 10th/11th Grade Fall Pictures
September 18th - ACT Mastery Prep Boot Camp…
If you complete the form, you MUST attend because you are claiming a spot that someone else could otherwise occupy. Please take that into consideration before submitting your request. I will email you to let you know that I have received your registration.
September 22nd - Jostens Orders for Juniors and Seniors in the cafeteria @ 8:00
September 22nd - Senior Composite make ups from 8:30-12:00 in the student center
October 5th - ASVAB Testing. See your email from Mrs. Hampton to sign up as space is limited.
-BAND-
9/25 Cabot Invitational @ Cabot
10/2 Midsouth @ Jonesboro
10/9 SEMO Lambert’s Invitational @ Sikeston, MO
10/16 Gibson Co Invitational @ Dyer, TN
10/18 Regional Assessment @ Paragould
10/30 AState Open @ ASU
11/1 State Marching Competition @ War Memorial Stadium
-FOOTBALL-
9/17 Nettleton AWAY - 7:00
9/24 Rivercrest AWAY - 7:00
10/1 Gosnell @ Home - 7:00
10/8 Cave City (Homecoming) @ Home - 7:00
10/15 Trumann AWAY - 7:00
10/22 Westside @ Home - 7:00
10/29 Blyetheville AWAY - 7:00
11/5 Highland @ Home - 7:00
-GOLF-
9/13 HOME w/CRA
9/14 @ Trumann (Trumann CC)
9/16 HOME
9/20 - 22 District Tournament Week @ Valley View
9/27 - 29 Girls State Tournament @ Brookland
10/4 - 6 Boys State Tournament @ Farmington
-TENNIS-
9/14 All Schools @ Allen Park - 3:30 ...release at 2:10
9/16 Highland AWAY - 3:30 ...release at 2:00
9/22 All Schools @ Allen Park - 3:30 ...release at 2:10
9/23 Piggott @ Home - 3:30 ...release at 2:45
9/27 District Tournament @ Allen Park - out all day
-VOLLEYBALL-
9/14 @ Trumann All Teams @ 4:30
9/16 Highland @ Home @ 4:30
9/21 Wynne @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
9/23 @ Brookland All Teams @ 4:30
9/25 Sr High PlayDay @ Jonesboro V TBD
9/27 CRW @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
9/28 Valley View @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
9/30 @ Blytheville All Teams @ 4:30
10/5 Forrest City @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
10/7 @ Westside All Teams @ 4:30
10/12 Trumann @ Home All Teams @ 4:30
10/15 @ Highland All Teams @ 4:30
10/18 - 22 Sr. High District TBD
10/25 - 29 State Tournament