PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, September 14th
Lunch Menu: Hoagie Sandwich, Baked Chips, Sandwich Salad Cup, Carrot/Celery Stix, Applesauce & 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-
💎 Diamonds Are Forever and So Are the Redskins 🏈
~~~Homecoming Maids~~~
Sophomore Maids Junior Maids Senior Maids
Lauren Anderson Hailey Hogan Jessica Baltz
Paige Massey Isabella Jansen Kaylee Dickson
Jordyn Priest Gracie Martin Marissa McVay
April Throesch Brinley Rose
Teara Widner
Homecoming maids and players…. please join the Google classroom set up for Homecoming Information! Code: 5anjjfg
Tuesday, 9/14
Sophomores & Juniors! A link has been sent to your email to vote for class officers. (Sophomores please use the updated email link. The first one does not work.)
GOLF @ Trumann (Trumann CC)...release @ 12:45
TENNIS - All Schools @ Allen Park - 3:30 ...release at 2:10
VOLLEYBALL @ Trumann- All Teams @ 4:30… release @ 2:15
GT Students--sessions have begun. If you missed getting your scheduled times, please check your email to find out your GT day and time.
Wednesday, 9/15
Jostens Presentations for Juniors and Seniors in the cafeteria @ 9:00
GT Students--sessions have begun. If you missed getting your scheduled times, please check your email to find out your GT day and time.
Thursday, 9/16
10th/11th Grade Fall Pictures in the PHS Library!
GOLF @ HOME
TENNIS - Highland AWAY - 3:30 ...release at 2:00
VOLLEYBALL vs Highland @ Home @ 4:30
GT Students--sessions have begun. If you missed getting your scheduled times, please check your email to find out your GT day and time.
Friday , 9/17
FOOTBALL - Nettleton AWAY - 7:00
GT Students--sessions have begun. If you missed getting your scheduled times, please check your email to find out your GT day and time.
Saturday, 9/18
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.
-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.
***Redskin Esports is looking for talented gamers for our program. Titles offered are Madden21, FIFA21, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, League of Legends and Rocket League. Must be 13 years old. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool. Year round program. For more information, email redskin.esports@pocahontaspsd.com." (10/1)
BOOSTER CLUB IS SELLING FOOTBALL T-SHIRTS, SPIRIT MASKS & SPIRIT GAITERS!
Pocahontas Redskin football t-shirts are $12, spirit masks are $10 and spirit gaiters are $12. Please see Monica Brewingtonat MD Williams to purchase yours!
LINK membership forms are on the gray table in front of Mrs. Cox's office at Jr. High. Please fill out a form and bring your $5.00 membership fee for old and new members for 2021-2022. Pay Mrs. Cox. After your membership form has been turned in and the fee has been paid, you will receive a plastic membership card and lanyard with your name on it and LINK 21-2022. (Grades 7-12)
Deadline is October 1, 2021.
Joshua Johnson is the PHS LINK President
Caleb Truitt is the PJHS LINK President
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.
FCCLA: If you are interested in joining FCCLA dues will be $10, those are due September 27th. You can join the google classroom 7FMT22C, to stay up to date with all FCCLA news.
If you would like to participate in STAR Events the cost is $10 and the deadline to register is October 1st.
11th grade GT students:
Please let Mrs. Kercheval know if you are interested in learning more about Arkansas Governor's School.
Arkansas Governor’s School is a four-week summer residential program for upcoming high school seniors who are residents of the state of Arkansas. The program is funded by the Arkansas State Legislature as a portion of the biennial appropriation for Gifted and Talented Programs through the State Department of Education. State funds provide tuition, room, board, and instructional materials for each student who attends the four-week program on the site of a residential college campus, sponsored by the state (currently Arkansas Tech University). Arkansas Governor’s School is a non-credit program that seeks to create a unique experience for a select group of Arkansas’ best students—the potential leaders of the 21st century. Both inside and outside the classrooms, AGS provides highly motivated, creative students with an intellectual atmosphere impossible to sustain in ordinary academic settings. The excitement of intellectual and artistic pursuits and the expectation of significant conceptual gains permeate all aspects of the participants’ lives for the full four weeks. You can find more about the program by going here: https://www.atu.edu/ags/.
-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 20th - Annual GT Parent Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the PHS Library
September 20th - Pocahontas School District will hold its annual report to the public meeting tonight @ 7:00 pm in the Junior High School Library. The school board will hold its regular monthly meeting @ 6:00 pm before the presentation. All parents and patrons are invited to attend both meetings.
September 22nd - Jostens Orders for Juniors and Seniors in the cafeteria @ 8:00
September 22nd - Senior Composite makeups from 8:30-12:00 in the student center
October 1st - Soncom Media Productions and NEA Sports Magazine showcases the student athletes of northeast Arkansas by highlighting them during the 2021 football season with a live broadcast of The High School Game of the Week. Soncom Media Productions captures the passion, pride, and energy of the high school experience by delivering LIVE high school sports to family members and fans whenever they want, wherever they are.
The High School Game of the Week Pocahontas: Friday, October 1 at Pocahontas. The game will be streamed on Facebook LIVE beginning at 6:30 pm with a pregame show with the kickoff at 7:00 pm.
Our website info is: www.Facebook.com/SoncomMedia. This is a great opportunity for friends and family who can't be at the game to still watch the LIVE action!
October 5th - ASVAB Testing. See your email from Mrs. Hampton to sign up as space is limited.
October 26th - Sr High Chess Tournament @ NEA Co-Op... 8:30-3:00
February 16th - Sr High Quiz Bowl @ NEA Co-Op… 8:30 -3:00
February 26th - AGQBA Sr Regional
March 5th - Regional Odyssey of the Mind @ GCT
April 9th - State Odyssey of the Mind
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
-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-
9/24 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-
9/20 - 22 District Tournament Week @ Valley View
9/27 - 29 Girls State Tournament @ Brookland
10/4 - 6 Boys State Tournament @ Farmington
-TENNIS-
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-
9/21 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