STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS • Monday • April 17 , 2017 www.shs.searcyschools.org
CONGRATULATIONS to the following members of the 2017-2018 Concert Choir:
Bailey Baker Eden Ballew Jacob Barker
Tori Brown Lauren Chapman Lauren Douell
Danny Ebner Travis Ebner Claire Farley
Abby Feather Bonnie Gavin Miraya Gerardo
Abby Hamby Lania Harris Ashley Hull
Aubrey Kersey Zion King Ariadna Levya
Jana McKenzie Emily Melton Bailey Money
Kimmie Noah Lauren Parks Harley Pearce
Lauren Ridings Caitlyn Waldrup Garrett Wooley
Shaniece Young Destyne Webb Morgan Bryant
Molly Wilson Hayley Lafferty Karli Stokes
Kayleigh English Vanessa Contreras Savannah Rose
Holly Scoggin Parriun Buchanan JPaul Spelce
Keygan Johnson Bayley Baker Jashon Stephens
DeMarcus Williams Nathan Hall Chloe Cooper
Sky Morris Jewels Manley Danielle Rogers
Madison Price Layne Wilson Megan Sledge
Ally Dickson
PROM TICKETS: Prom tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 18 thru Thursday, April 27. You may purchase your tickets from Ms. Nielsen or Mrs. Farhatt before or after school. Seniors do not need to buy a ticket. Juniors who did not earn their points will need a $50.00 ticket. Guest tickets are $30.00. Juniors who earned a ticket may pick those up from Mrs. Farhatt.Purchase your tickets before the Prom so that you don’t have to wait in line!!!
ACT PREP COURSE: SHS will host a free ACT Prep Course May 30-June 2 on the SHS Campus. Interested Searcy High School students may stop by the Guidance Center to sign up. There a limited number of slots available so students should sign up early. The deadline to sign up is April 28.
CHANGE IN PROCEDURE TO REQUEST DRIVERS TEST ATTENDANCE FORM: The office will provide the Drivers Test Attendance Form at the time the student is checked out to take the test. The student is responsible to make sure you have met the requirements to receive the letter before you have your parent come to the office to check you out. Requirements: Student is maintaining a “C” average the previous SEMESTER (not a 9 week period), AND is properly enrolled in school.
ACT ASPIRE TEST: The 9th grade ACT Aspire Summative Testing will be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18-19, from 8:00 AM till 11:00 AM. Students will need to check with their English teachers beginning Thursday, April 13 to find out where they will be testing.
YEARBOOK APPLICATIONS: Those interested in applying for the 2017-18 Lion yearbook staff may pick up applications in either office or see Mrs. Holeyfield. The deadline is May 5, 2017.
ANATOMY LAB: There will be an Anatomy lab April 24 in the PAC. This is available to anyone who has a science class. Get your consent forms in ASAP.
SENIORS: If you have not ordered or picked up your cap/gown unit just a REMINDER! You cannot participate in graduation ceremonies if you do not have a cap/gown. If for any reason you cannot obtain one, please see Ms. Daves.
GOLF TRYOUTS: Golf tryouts: Tryouts for the 2017 Lion and Lady Lion golf teams will be May 15th-17th at 3:30 at Searcy Country Club. Students must have a current physical to tryout. Free Physicals at school are on March 31st. Students can sign up and pick up an information sheet and physical form in Coach Turney’s room (117). There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all students trying out on Wednesday, May 10th at 3:15 in Coach Turney’s room. You MUST sign up, have a physical, return the information sheet, and attend the meeting in order to tryout.
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Tryouts for next year’s SHS boys’ basketball team for all spring sport athletes will be on May 22nd and 23rd at 1:00 in the Annex gym. Any student who wishes to tryout must sign up with Coach White and have a current physical. For more information see Coach White or Coach Turney.
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Tryouts for the girls basketball team will be May 18th, 22nd and 23rd from 1:30 – 3:30 each day. If you plan on trying out you will need to have a physical and attend every day of tryouts. If you need additional information contact Coach Birdsong room 315 at Searcy High School.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Once you have turned 16 years old, a 2nd MCV4 (meningitis) shot will be required. Please bring an updated shot record to the nurse as soon as you receive this shot.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS are being posted at http://www.searcyschools.org/o/searcy_high_school/browse/7338.
Pay close attention to details and instructions on ALL scholarships.
SEA SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS : If your parent works for Searcy Public Schools, please stop by Mrs. Cleveland’s room to pick up an application for the SEA Scholarship. These are due back to Mrs. Cleveland no later than April 28.
TEXTBOOK RENTAL SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a senior and will be attending ASU-Searcy, ASU-Beebe, ASU-Heber Springs or Harding University, Textbook Brokers will be holding a random drawing May 31st for (1) $250.00 textbook rental scholarship. Other prizes (1) $150.00 textbook rental scholarship, (6) $100.00 textbook rental scholarships. The form may be picked up in the Guidance Center and must be submitted to them by May 29th.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:
NHS: The next NHS meeting is Tuesday Apr 18, at 7:35am in Mrs. Rose’s room. Any new member that has paid their dues by then will be inducted at this time. You can still pay dues to Mrs. Webb. Honor Cords will be given out to the students that have earned them. You can still earn Honor Cords after this date.
All members need to stop by Mrs. Rose’s room and check the purple sheet ASAP. This is for the gold seal on your diploma.
BETA CLUB: Beta Club will meet on Wednesday, April 19th, at 7:30am in the cafeteria. We will induct our new members and say goodbye to our seniors, so be sure to attend. This is our last meeting of the year.
FRENCH HONORARY: French Honorary cords are here for seniors to buy for $12 by April 21st.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SPORTS & FINE ARTS SCHEDULE:
4/17-SHS Baseball @ Mtn. Home
4/18- SHS Choir Concert
4/18- Greenbrier@ SHS Soccer
4/18-SHS Baseball @ Batesville
4/18- Batesville @ SHS Softball
