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"Do something good for yourself; do something good for someone else; and make good decisions." Go Arrows!! --Dr. Peasant

The following students need to see Mr. Heath during homeroom: Dequante Daniels, Maria Paz-Genelle, Brandon Holly, Cody Collier, David Burgardt

Senior Spirit Week

Wednesday - Stars and Stripes

Thursday - Dress for Success

Friday - Senior T Shirt

*Please remember the dress code is still in effect*

Congratulations to the tennis team and their victory in the first round match at the State Tennis tournament and play quarter-finals on Wednesday

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

1. DRESS CODE is policy is still in effect even for presentations!

2. Seniors:All pictures that have not been picked up from Ms. Holly's classroom are downstairs in the office. Please go get your picture.

3. SENIORS THAT HAVE NOT PAYED FOR OR PICKED UP SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS NEED TO COME TO THE FRONT OFFICE.

4. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is looking for upcoming juniors and seniors to participate in an exciting leadership program. The CCYL (Clinton Chamber Youth Leadership) is comprised of students who are interested in developing leadership fundamentals. A minimum of 2.5 is required for entry as well as established leadership skills. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month during the upcoming 2013 school year. For information sheet and application stop by E201 and see Mrs. Ferguson or drop by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 100 East Leake Street.

5. BREWER'S SENIORS: your homeroom teacher has the letter you wrote last year in my class. Please go by and get it by Friday.

6. Prom t-shirts and favors will be delivered beginning Tuesday to your homeroom. Please see your homeroom teacher for yours. If you have questions or concerns regarding t-shirt sizes, please see Ms. Nance before Thursday.

7. Prom Pictures: See Mrs. Tompkins in W212 Wednesday through Friday this week to get your pictures. Do not interrupt her classes.

8. NHS Students: last service project posted in W207 to work Senior Awards night this Friday night. You must sign up if you haven't completed your projects.

9. Slow Pitch Softball Tryouts will be Thursday, May 16, 4:00 – 6:00 AND Friday May 17, 4:00 – 6:00. Please go to the Slow Pitch webpage for more information.

10. Seniors: Order your graduation DVD today for only $35. DVD will include the senior photo slide show the commencement ceremony and more. Come by E-204 (Ms. Holly) to pick up a form.

11. Honors Science Club's May Telescope Outing will be Tuesday, May 14th. We will meet at the CHS East entrance and carpool to the viewing location at 8:00 p.m. See Mr. Lisenbe if you will be late and need directions.

12. Girl’s Basketball tryouts will be Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th from 4-6. Remember you must have a physical on file before you tryout and a parental consent form.

13. Try-outs for the 2013-2014 Boys' ArrowSoccerTeam, grades 7-12, will be held Thursday, May 16th, and Friday, May 17th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Arrow Field on the CHS campus.You must have a signed parent consent form in order to tryout and a current physical on file before tryouts. If you do not have a currentphysical on file, then you must bring a physical to tryouts. You may pick up consent forms from the front office of your school.

14. Our choir has been invited to perform in Carnegie Hall next January. We need to have a parent interest meeting before school is out. If you are interested in trying out for choir next year, and being a part of this great honor, see Mrs. Aven 1st-5th period to audition, and get information about the trip.

15. NHS students: 32 students are needed to sign up for Concession work on May 4 - 5 at Traceway Soccer fields. Come by to sign up for this or other projects in W207.

16. Calling all CERTIFIED lifeguards! If you are a certified lifeguard and are interesting in lifeguarding at a camp for pediatric cancer patients this summer,please see Mrs. Berry for more information. We'll need lifeguards June 2-June 5.

17. ANCHOR CLUB: There are several service projects to sign up for in Mrs. Berry's room. Please do not interrupt a class to sign up! Don't forget that you must have THREE service credits!

18. CPSD is collecting pre-orders for a Clinton Arrows specialty car tag. The beautiful tag design was created by Computer Graphics Technology teacher Tempress Holly, and features our distinctive red Arrow logo. Tags are $31, and your current tag DOES NOT have to be expired to pre-order one of the Clinton Arrows tags. Tag design, order forms and FAQs are posted on www.clintonpublicschools.com.

19. NHS students: There are many service opportunities listed in W207. Come by Mrs. Olinger's room to see what is available and sign up.

20. Diamond Girls are selling black "Clinton Arrow" sunglass straps for $5. Please see Mrs. Wood-Berry if you're interested!

21. Any student interested in going to Spain this summer should come pick up information from Mr. Freeny in W113.

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENIORS ONLY - Senior Luau Tickets will go on sell April 22, 24, 26, 29 and May 1 and 3. The tickets will be $50. You will receive a letter with the details about the LUAU with your ticket. The SENIOR LUAU is May 22, 2013, Reservoir Point from 8:00 - Midnight.

Seniors Only Save the Date: The Senior Luau will be held May 22, 2013 at Reservoir Pointe (by Cock of the Walk in Ridgeland) from 8:00- 12:00. Additional information to follow.

Seniors please check your Arrows in ActionSite on the Clinton High School web page to locate several pages of private scholarship opportunities. I have also linked a page of college scholarship search engines for you to use as well. Please stop by E201 if you need any assistance with the web page.

GUIDANCE OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any student that needs a letter of recommendation from their counselor must complete a Counselor Recommendation Packet prior to requesting a recommendation letter. The packet must be fully completed in order for a recommendation letter to be written. Students must allow 5 working days for completion. Please see Mrs. Morgan for a Counselor Recommendation Packet.

SCHOLARSHIPS

CALLING ALL VIPs – If you were selected as VIPthis school year, you are invited to a PIZZA PARTY sponsored by BankPlus. The date is WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th. During your lunch period, please BRING YOUR ID and come to the GYM CONCESSION AREA.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is proud to offer a scholarship to a hardworking and enthusiastic student seeking to further his or her education. Application packets are available in the counselor’s office. An essay and 3 letters of recommendation are required. Deadline is May 21, 2013.

2013 Congressional Black Caucus Scholarships are available at http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships.html. For questions, contact the Office of Congressman Bennie G. Thompson at 662-335-9003.

The spring semester is here and it is time for graduating seniors to apply for student financial aid.

The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) is proud to announce their annual scholarship program. A $2000 scholarship is open to seniors who plan to attend an accredited college in Mississippi. A second $2000 scholarship is restricted to the children or grandchildren of Mississippi Municipal officials and city employees. A third $2000 scholarship is restricted to children or grandchildren of employees or elected officials of Mississippi municipalities that are members of the MMSC Liability Plan or the Workers Compensation Group. Applications are in the Counselor’s office and an essay is required. Deadline is Friday, May 17th.

The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, MET, is a joint effort by the school of Education at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and the College of Education of Mississippi State University (MSU) to attract high ability students who want to become mathematics and English teachers and to help meet the needs of new Common Core standards introduced in Mississippi last fall. For information on foundation grants for this program contact Danny Blanton @ Ole Miss @ 662-915-1678 or @ or Sid Salter @ MSU @ 601-507-8004 or

There is a single application for all state financial aid programs.Check the eligibility requirements to see if you qualify to apply. Seniors may apply online at www.mississippi.edu/financialaid for the following programs:

Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) – Application Deadline: September 15; Document Deadline: October 15

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) – Application Deadline: September 15; Document Deadline: October 15

Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students (HELP) – Application Deadline: March 31; Document Deadline: April 30

Nissan Scholarship – Application and Document Deadline: March 1(MUST apply through the Nissan information page)

Summer Developmental Program Grant – Application and Document Deadline: July 21

COLLEGE PREVIEW DAYS

LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

The Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi is please to announce that the annual Lott Leadership Institute for High School Students is now taking nominations for the two 2013 sessions. Participants will travel to Washington, DC to participate in discussions with state and national leaders. The cost to the student will be a $100.00 registration fee, $500.00 program fee, cost of textbooks, weekend meals, snacks and spending money. If you would like to be considered for nomination, please see your counselor.

FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENTS: