PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wednesday, October 27th
Lunch Menu: Macaroni & Cheese, California Veggies, Cherry Tomatoes, Roll, Sidekick Slush & Milk
*Student meals (Breakfast & Lunch) are free through the end of the year w/t exception of extra milk or extra a la carte items.
October Character Trait: Honesty & Integrity
“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” Zig Ziglar
-DAILY NEWS-
Students please remember you are responsible for providing your own masks. We do have cloth masks available for the occasions you forget, but we cannot provide masks daily.
REMINDER: Students always be sure to sign in at the office if you come in anytime after the first bell. You must also always sign out in the office if you leave campus at any time other than the end of the day.
Anyone interested in being a volunteer for Redskin PALSS during the 2021-2022 school year please see Mrs. Barber (Room 8) or Mr. Welch (Room 22) as soon as possible. We would like to begin Redskin Palss on Thursday, November 4th!
FFA still has two pigs for sale for meat. Please email Mr. Washburn (joe.washburn@pocahontaspsd.com) with any questions.
Wednesday, 10/27
College Fair at Williams Baptist University 8:30 - 10:00
Staff Sgt. Thompson with the Air Force will be here during both lunches to meet with any interested students.
Congratulations to the PHS Chess team for placing first at the NEAC tournament! Top scorers were Ashley Cusson 4.5/5, Jaron Lindquist, 4/5, Kenan Ogden 4/5, and Gage Clay 3.5/5. Also contributing to the team's 27.5 wins were Ethan Campagna, Matthew Grider, Zachary Young, and Vance Collins. Way to go, PHS Chess!
Thursday, 10/28
Flu shot vaccinations by the Health Department. Consent forms will be handed out in English classes. Any student who does not receive one may stop by the nurse's office.
Friday, 10/29
FOOTBALL - Blyetheville AWAY - 7:00
Saturday, 10/30
BAND - AState Open @ ASU
-GENERAL NEWS-
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!
Yearbook Information
Yearbooks can be purchased for $45 at www.yearbookforever.com.
Senior Ad Pricing:
Full Page $200 - 15 photo maximum
½ Page $120 - 10 photo maximum
¼ Page $90 - 5 photo maximum
⅛ Page $60 - 2 photo maximum
*** Purchase Deadline for senior ads is November 20th… please contact whitney.crutcher@pocahontaspsd.com with any questions.
Senior Ad Photos are Due December 3rd.
~~~please do not submit original photos for senior ads or baby pictures as staff cannot guarantee return of original photos ~~~ When submitting physical copies of pictures you may turn them in to the office or Ms. Whitney Crutcher in Room 4. Digital submissions are of higher quality so please submit digitally when possible. To submit photos digitally please send to pocahontasyearbook@gmail.com. A confirmation email will be sent when pictures are received digitally.
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.
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.
Parking for students is first come first serve. ALL students who drive and park on campus must purchase a parking pass for $3.00. Student parking is the area 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, the small lot on the side of the business building or next to the cafeteria; those areas are for 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 areas for lunches.
Attention Band Students: You are not allowed to eat lunch in the band room. You may only go to the band room at lunch with written permission and AFTER you have eaten lunch.
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
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-
PALSS-
Anyone interested in being a volunteer for Redskin PALSS during the 2021-2022 school year please see Mrs. Barber (Room 8) or Mr. Welch (Room 22) as soon as possible. We would like to begin Redskin Palss on Thursday, November 4th!
-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) |
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 with 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.
October is designated statewide as College Application Month.
FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and YOUniversal (www.scholarships.adhe.edu) are open. These applications will need to be completed to qualify for ANY state or federal aid.
See the flyer below with events that PHS will be hosting/participating and have provided more information below.
-UPCOMING EVENTS-
November 2nd - Picture Retakes for Sophomores and Juniors
November 8th - Arkansas State University Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.
November 18th - Workkeys Assessment for Seniors
November 19th-20th - Sr. Quiz Bowl
November 30th - University of Arkansas at Little Rock Admissions Counselor on campus during lunch at the top of the cafeteria stairwell.
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
March 12th - AGQBA Sr. Regional
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-
11/1 State Marching Competition @ War Memorial Stadium
-BASKETBALL-
11/8-11/13 Jr. High Tournament @ Home
11/13 7th Grade Tournament @ Home
11/18 Corning (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
11/22 Walnut Ridge (7th, JB,SB) Away @ 5:00
11/30 Gosnell (7th, JB, SB) @ Home 5:00
11/25-12/4 WBU Tournament (SB) @ WBU
12/6 Brookland (JB,SB) Away @ 6:00
12/9 Walnut Ridge (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
12/13 Blytheville (JB,SB) Away @ 5:30
12/14 Maynard (JB) Away @ 6:30
12/16 Southside (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
12/28-12/30 Berryville Holiday Classic (SB) @ Berryville
1/3 Trumann (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
1/6 Valley View (JB,SB) Away @ 6:00
1/10 Highland (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00
1/13 Westside (7th,JB,SB) @ Home 5:00
1/18 Trumann (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00
1/21 Southside (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00
1/25 Brookland (JB,SB) @ Home 6:00
1/28 Valley View (JB,SB) @ Home 6:00
2/1 Blytheville (JB,SB) @ Home 5:30
2/4 Westside (7th,JB,SB) Away @ 5:00
2/5 - 2/12 Jr. High District
2/8 Highland (SB,SG) @ Home 5:00
2/14-2/19 Sr. High District Tournament
2/21-2/26 Sr. High Regional Tournament
2/28-3/5 Sr. High State Tournament
-LADY REDSKINS BASKETBALL-
11/8-11/13 Jr. High Tournament @ Home
11/9 Cave City (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
11/15 Walnut Ridge (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
11/16 Maynard (JG,SG) @ Home @ 6:00
11/18 Cave City (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
11/20 7th Grade Tournament @ Home
11/29-12/4 WBU Tournament @ WBU
12/7 Brookland (Jr jv,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
12/13 Maynard Jr. Classic (JG) @ Maynard
12/14 Blytheville (JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
12/17 Southside (7th, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
12/28-12/30 Berryville Tournament (SG) @ Berryville
1/1- 1/8 Kell Classic (SG) @ Swifton
1/4 Trumann (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
1/7 Valley View (SG jv, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
1/11 Highland (7th, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
1/14 Westside (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
1/17 Trumann (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
1/20 Southside (7th,JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
1/24 Brookland (SG jv, JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
1/27 Valley View (JG jv, JG,SG) @ Home 5:00
1/31 Blytheville (JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
2/3 Westside (7th,JG,SG) Away @ 5:00
2/7-2/12 Jr. High District @ Trumann
2/8 Highland (SG) @ Home 6:00
2/11 Buffalo Island Central (SG jv,SG) Away @ 6:00
2/14 - 2/19 Sr. High District @ Brookland
2/23-2/26 Sr. High Regionals
3/2-3/5 S. High State
-CROSS COUNTRY-
11/5 State Cross Country @ Oaklawn Park -Hot Springs (SB,SG) @ 11:00
-FOOTBALL-
11/5 Highland @ Home - 7:00