Friday,February 15, 2013
MENU:Mexican Pizza, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chef Salad, Chicken Salad Salad, Whole Kernel Corn, Garden Salad w/dressing, Carrot Sticks w/dip, Fruit Cocktail, Sugar Cookie, Milk
"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:
Attache’ Students will be official today beginning 4th -10th period.
COLLEGE DAY: Morgan Oberhausen
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Pre-Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is beginning. Counselors will visit English classrooms to discuss the Registration Handbook including graduation requirements, course options and course requirements. Counselors will return to homerooms to assist students in selecting courses choices. Course verification sheets will be sent home for parent review and parent signature in March. The only opportunity to change course choices will be in March when the verification sheet goes home for parent review. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to selection of course choices. The schedule for Pre-Registration is listed below.
February 12th - 11th grade English visits
February 15th- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Bass, Brewer and Ottis)
February 18th- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Nance, Kazery and Osborn)
February 19th- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Culliver, Anderson and Dawson)
February21st- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Rutledge, Tillman and Lockhart)
February22nd- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Lisenbe and Tompkins
- SOPHOMORE BREAK DURING HOMEROOM: You must report to homeroom first. Snacks will be sold out of the concession stand in the gym. Sophomore homeroom teachers will need to come with their class for the sophomore break to supervise.
- Golf practice has been cancelled for today.
- Drivers: Please be reminded that you should not back your vehicle into parking spaces. Vehicles found parked incorrectly will be ticketed.
- Students with early release or 10th period athletics should be out of the halls by the time the tardy bell rings. Any student found walking through the hallways after that time will be considered "out of bounds" and appropriate consequences will be issued.
- CHS Students - The DECA Muscular Dystrophy Pennies War has been an overwhelming success!!! Today is the last day so be sure to drop your final change in your favorite teachers bucket today before noon!!! All money collected must be counted and turned into E201 by 1:00 p.m. today. I have heard rumor that the competition has been great for the #1 favorite teacher position and prize. The winning teacher will win a 100.00 gift certificate to Shapley's restaurant. Go Arrows!!!
- Would you like to be able to fix your own car problems? If your car breaks down, do you know what to check and how to fix it? You can learn these things and more in Automotive Technology in 2013 to 2014. We work on all models, new and old. Join us when school starts in August.
- THE SUMMIT: "If we don't discipline ourselves, the world will do it for us." W. Feather
- Any athlete that is interested in ordering a letterman's jacket needs to meet in the cafeteria Friday during homeroom. If you would like to have a packet, they are on the counter in the front office.
- CHEER TRYOUTS- Information regarding cheer try outs will be available in the front office beginning February 18th and will be available through Feb. 27th. PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION VERY CAREFULLY! Sign up's will be accepted Feb. 18th-27th as well. .
- Student Athletes, if you are a member of a varsity level team and are interested in ordering a letterman jacket, there will be a meeting in the cafeteria Tuesday, during homeroom
- Student Council members will report directly to E105 starting Friday, February 8 - Friday, February 15th for Clash of the Classes set up and sale of tickets. Please do NOT mark them absent.
- NHS students: After school service projects for Northside Baptist Church are listed in W207. Come by to sign up.
- All students taking A.P. Chem. in August must sign the list in E214 (Coach West’s room), and pick up an information sheet.
- YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE THROUGH THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY - DON'T BE THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT A YEARBOOK. BUY ONE IN W109 - $80, OR HALF NOW AND THE REST BY MARCH 30.
- The VIP RECOGNITION CELEBRATION has been rescheduled to take place on Thursday, February 21st. Details will follow at a later date
- Anyone interested in going to Disney World this summer, please see Mr. Solis, Señora, Mrs. Tompkins or Mrs. Woodard-Berry.
- Any student interested in going to Spain this summer should come pick up information from Mr. Freeny in W113.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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
The spring semester is here and it is time for graduating seniors to apply for student financial aid.
Mississippi Community Symphonic Band seeks applicants for emerging young artist music scholarship. The Mississippi Community Symphonic Band is currently accepting applications for a newly established music scholarship. The Emerging Young Artist Award, in the amount of $500, will be presented for the first time in May 2013 to young, talented musician(s) located in the Jackson metropolitan area. The purpose of this award is to seek out and encourage future musical leaders who demonstrate exemplary skills and sensitivity to the art of music. The award may be used to help finance private music lessons, music workshops, summer music camp or may be applied toward the study of music at the post-secondary level. Applicants must submit a completed application form postmarked by the deadline of March 1, 2013. Please visit to download the application form, the etude, and for additional information or visit the counselor’s office.
The Hinds Community College Art Department is providing an opportunity for art students to receive financial assistance based primarily on artistic merit. If you are interested in art as a career and would like to apply for this scholarship, the deadline is March 19th and applications are available in the counselor’s office.
The Rotary Club of Jackson is offering applications for the 2013 Mentor Scholarship Program. This program is designed to assist deserving students who lack financial means to reach their goals. Selection criteria includes the students potential, financial need, test scores, grades quality of written expression, extra-curricular activities, attendance and references. Applications are in the counselors office and the deadline is March 1, 2013.
Tougaloo College is announcing Music scholarship Audition days: Friday, February 22, 2013 & Friday, April 5, 2013. Students interested in a major in voice, piano, or music education, call Dr. Brenda wilder at 601-918-3026 to schedule an audition. Visit Our Website at
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 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
The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship and eligibility informationis available online at In order to be eligible, student must be a minority graduating senior with a minimum of a 22 with plans to attend a four year college or university who has shown leadership potential, dedication to community service and financialneed. Deadline to applyisFEB. 15, 2013.
Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Visit program details and the online application. Deadline: February, 28, 2013.
The Central Mississippi Ole Miss Rebel Club will award fifteen $1000.00 scholarships to be used for freshmen year tuition and expenses at the University of Mississippi. Students must have a “B” average and must have scored between 21 and 28 on the ACT. Leadership qualities in school, religious and/or community organizations might also be demonstrated. Deadline is Friday, March 8, 2012. Applications are located in the counselor’s office.
The Art Council of Clinton will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a senior art student displaying advanced artistic talent. The scholarship is open to all artistic genres including but not limited to: visual arts, dance, musical performance, literary, and dramatic performance. Applications can be found in the counseling office. Deadline for applications will be March 27, 2013.
The Art Council of Clinton will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a senior art student displaying advanced artistic talent. The scholarship is open to all artistic genres including but not limited to: visual arts, dance, musical performance, literary, and dramatic performance. Applications can be found in the counseling office. Deadline for applications will be March 27, 2013.
Get 2 College/Education Services Foundation will be awarding 50, $1,000 scholarships to students who participate in their 500 word essay contest. Essay topics are "You've just written a 300 word autobiography. Send us page 217." Completed application and essay is due Dec. 1st. The applications can be found in the Career Center in the Counseling Office or online at
COLLEGE PREVIEW DAYS
Alcorn State University extends an invitation to students to attend the High School Senior and Community College Sophomore Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visit the campus, receive information regarding financial aid, scholarship opportunities, housing and extracurricular programs. Deadline to notify Alcorn at 1-800-222-6790 is April 12th.
Rust College invites high school seniors and juniors to attend their annual Rust College 2013 Visitation Day activities to be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The registration from in available in the counselor’s office and must be submitted by February 15th
Explore UNO – February 27 – 5 – 9 pmHave students who are interested in finding out more about the University of New Orleans? Explore UNO is a new recruitment event sponsored by the Office of Admissions whereadmitted and prospective students are invited to campus to explore opportunities that await them here at UNO! Join us for a college browse, welcome session, and breakout sessions like: Financial Aid, diversity, and the admissions process. There will also be evening entertainment and refreshments.
MUW Scholars' Day will be held March 8, 2013. Students must meet the following criteria: Minimum ACT composite score of 24, Minimum 3.0 College Prep Curriculum, interview required. For an application go to . Application, Transcript and ACT scores must be submitted in order to attend.
LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Millsaps College Offers Major Minds of Mississippi Scholarship Program: Eligible students will be awarded a minimum of $22, 000 per year in scholarship funds. Any admitted student to Millsap’s College is eligible for the scholarship program if he/she: has a 3.8 unweighted GPA, a composite score of 28 or higher on the ACT or a 1260 composite score of SAT and is a resident of the state of Mississippi. Students who apply for admission and complete an application file by Dec. 1 for early action or Feb. 1 for regular decision will automatically be considered for the scholarship program. For more information contact the Office of Admissions at or by calling 1-601-974-1050.
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.