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Thursday,February 21, 2013

MENU:Chicken Pot Pie, Ham and Cheese Wrap, Chef Salad, Tuna Salad Salad, Green Beans, Garden Salad w/dressing, Chilled Peaches, Strawberry Fruity, Chocolate Chip 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:Darquan Hudson, Demarius Delaney, Jackson Oliver, Corbin Jamison, Tim Nau, Kendarius Harper, Jarvis Clark, Charlie Lowther, Tony Gordon, Ja’Kylen Smith, Michael Moore, Alexis Barnes, Deshawna Harper, LaShara Wells, Cody Collier

All choir students will need to be dismissed from 1st period at 9:00 Thursday morning. Choir students will need to meet in the front of the school.

All automotive students will be off campus on Thursday the 21st for field trip to Alabama

COLLEGE DAY: Arthi Reddy

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

February21st- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Rutledge, Tillman and Lockhart)

February22nd- 11th grade Homeroom visits (Lisenbe and Tompkins

  1. 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.
  2. All of the bowling team will be out of school on Friday the 22nd for bowling state finals.
  3. Drivers: Please be reminded that you should not back your vehicle into parking spaces. Vehicles found parked incorrectly will be ticketed.
  4. NHS students: Service projects for March 2 - 4 are listed in W207. We need these filled up so come by to sign up.
  5. The Career Pathways Experience List has been posted outside E201. The students on this list have been accepted into the CPE program for 2013-2014 school year.
  6. It's FINALLY here!!!All VIP's for the 2nd nine-weeksare invited toattend the recognition meeting in their honor. Please come to the LMC this Thursday, Feb. 21st,at 10:10.
  7. The Muscular Dystrophy representative will be at Clinton High School on February 25, 2013 in Mrs. Ferguson's room E201. If any student is interested in working at the MDA summer in June feel free to stop by on that day to pick up an application. This is a volunteer counselor position helping young adults with muscular dystrophy have a great summer camp experience.
  8. 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.
  9. ANCHOR CLUB: We will have our monthly sing-a-long at Jackson Run nursing home on Thursday, February 21 @ 6:00. The sign-up sheet and directions are posted outside Mrs. Berry's door (W212).
  10. 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.
  11. Any student interested in going to Spain this summer should come pick up information from Mr. Freeny in W113.

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.