The PHS Chess Team will compete in the NE Arkansas Education Cooperative tournament in Walnut Ridge September 25. Good luck!
Any male student who is within 6 months of his 18th birthday must register with the selective service. Those applying for financial aid will not be eligible if they have not registered. The link is https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration
Seniors can sign up for the SAT on a school day in the counseling office. The test is Oct. 14. The fee is $49.50 no essay or $64.50 with essay unless eligible for a fee waiver. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 17.
PHS National Honor Society will induct 47 new members this Friday, September 6, at 8:45 a.m. Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments!
Rotary Interact Club sponsor Sara Dickey is taking dues for 2019-2020. Students may pay now and be prepared for the first meeting that is coming soon. Members will sell sheets in anticipation of reaching the $8000 goal to fund Make a Wish in the spring.
ACT deadline to register for the October 26 test date is September 20. Late registration for the Sept. 14 test is today, Aug. 30. Juniors/seniors were emailed a flyer with instructions on how to register.
From the nurse's office: At age 16 all students are required to get a second meningitis vaccine. A parent or guardian needs to bring proof of vaccination to the nurse at the Student Services Office.
Student HAC login information will be given to students during enrichment or senior seminar soon. Parents who don't have the HAC login may call 240-2271 and ask for Student Services (extension 6004 or 6005).
SENIOR parents, a link for COLLEGE & CAREER info is
https://sites.google.com/paragouldschools.net/collegecareer/home. It will help you and your senior prepare for college and/or a career.
Juniors and seniors interested in applying for a nomination to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies can pick up an application from Mrs. Horn. Completed applications are due in Senator Boozman's office by Nov. 1, 2019.
Labor Day holiday is coming! It is September 2.
There are four Parent Teacher Conferences this year. The first one is Thursday, September 19, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
PHS Homecoming is October 18.
PHS Rams vs Gosnell AAA SCRIMMAGE at Ram Stadium. 7:00 Thursday, August 22.
Gifted and Talented Parent Night is set for Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. Location is Paragould High School Library (just north of the PHS main entrance).
ACT deadline to register for the October 26 test date is September 20. Late registration for the Sept. 14 test is through Aug. 30. Juniors/seniors were emailed a flyer with instructions on how to register.
U.S. Senate Youth Applications have be emailed to all juniors and seniors. Applications must be postmarked by October 4.
The PSAT will be given Oct. 16. Sophomores and Juniors may sign up in the counseling office by Sept. 17. Cost is $17 and juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
Schedule pickup is Thursday. Juniors & Seniors may pickup from 8:30-11:30 and Freshmen & Sophomores will pickup from 1:00-3:30. See you then!
Congratulations to the Certified Employees of the Year! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our students and for being a part of a tremendous team of educators at PSD! #psdrams