MENU: Red Beans and Rice W/Sausage, Whole Wheat Roll, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chef Salad

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Wednesday,April 10, 2013

MENU: Red Beans and Rice w/sausage, Whole Wheat Roll, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chef Salad, Green Beans, Garden Salad w/dressing, Chilled Diced Pears, Fresh Apple Wedges, 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:Oricious Hodge, Edison Cotton, Jonathan Liddell, Devin West, Britton Johnson, Serenity McClendon, Bailee Reid

CLUBS:

Mu Alpha Theta- Media center

Spanish Club-Cafeteria

Anchor Club –Auditorium

FEA-E-116

Clinton High School will be administering the ACT on Saturday, April 13. Please be prompt in arriving at CHS NO LATER THAN 7:55. You will need to bring the following with you: Your test center admission ticket, Photo identification. You will notbe admitted to test without it. (Your admission ticket alone is not sufficient identification.), Sharpened soft lead No. 2 pencils with good erasers (no mechanical pencils or ink pens), A permitted calculator, if you wish to use one on the Mathematics Test. Not all calculator models are permitted. If you use a prohibited calculator, such as the TI-89, you will be dismissed and your answer document will not be scored.

Do notbring any of the following: books, dictionaries, notes, scratch paper, or other aids, highlight pens, colored pens or pencils, or correction fluid/tape, anyelectronic device other than a permitted calculator (examples include timer, cell phone, media player, iPad, headphones, camera), or reading material.

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.The Arrow Players will be performing GracelandApril 16th and 19th at 6 pm and Greater TunaApril 16th and 19th at 7:30. Tickets are available for purchase from Mrs. Jiles in the front office. They are $5 each. Please come out and enjoy a night of humor!!

2.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!

3.Tryouts for the 2013-2014 High School Boys Basketball Team will be held Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30. Tryout times will be 4:00-5:30, both days in the CHS gym. In order to tryout, you must have a physical on file in the athletic office or bring a current physical with you to tryouts. Also, you must have a parent consent form completely filled out with a signature from your parent or guardian. If you are a high school student, you may pick up a parent consent form in the front office of CHS. If you are at Sumner Hill, you may pick up a parent consent form from Coach Tunberg.

4.Thank you to all who helped raise money for the Superhero Skate-a-thon! We raised $1383.53 for Batson Children's Hospital!

5.Directions to the Castle in Raymond for Prom: Take Clinton Raymond Road to Raymond. At the four way stop at Hinds Community College, take a right on to Hinds Boulevard. Go 1.7 miles to Pine Hill Drive. Take a left on to Pine Hill Drive. The Castle will be on your right. The address is 1479 Pine Hill Drive, Raymond, MS 39154.

6.Picture forms are located on Mrs. Tompkins and Ms. Nance's Door for Prom.

7.Mother-Daughter Dinner will be on Monday, April 22 in the CHS Cafeteria for Senior Girls. Tickets are $30 for dinner. One ticket will cover you and your mother and/or guardian. Tickets will be sold on Monday, April 15th and Tuesday, April 16th from Mrs. Tompkins and Ms. Nance.

8.History club members come by and see the revised list of points. Also, brewer is taking up money and permission slips for the New Orleans trip. Must have 30 points to go. History club dinner will be April 18. come by and sign up for your historical figure.

9.Any FEA seniors with a 75 average in ALL classes are invited to participate in the Booknic at Clinton Park on Friday, April 12. See Mrs. Ottis or Mrs. Greene to pick up a form. More information can be found posted on the FEA bulletin board.

10.6th LUNCH-If you do not have a lunch from home or a tray from the cafeteria, you can not sit at a table.

11.A recruiter from Hinds Community College will be in the Commons during lunch hours on Monday, April 15th.

12.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 .

13.Do you have books at home that you have outgrown and no longer want? Consider donating to the "Clinton Reads" children's book drive. We are trying to collect 6,000 new or gently used children's books this spring. Donated books will be sorted and given to Clinton students in grades K-5 at the end of the school year, in hopes that kids will read more during the slow summer months. Books may be dropped off at CHS and many other locations around town. Read more here:

14.Senior Announcements and Keepsakes will be delivered on April 18th from 11:30-2:00. Any student not paid in full must pay on this date. If you will not be present, please make arrangements for someone to pay and/or pick up your order. You received a personal letter with the current balance.

15.Interested in being a volleyball manager for the 2013-2014 team? See Coach Denson in between classes or during homeroom to pick up parent consent form/manager info sheet. You must be at ONE day of tryouts with these forms in your hand.

16.THE YEARBOOK ONLINE COMPANY HAS EXTENDED OUR ORDER TIME: THELAST DAY TO PAY FOR A YEARBOOK, NAME STAMP, OR WORLD YEARBOOK IS APRIL 15, 2013.

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

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

19.Volleyball Tryouts: Tryouts for the 2013-2014 Lady Arrow Volleyball Team will be Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23 at Clinton High School Gym from 4:30-7:30. You will need 4 items: knee pads, Volleyball Try Out Info form, a current physical (within the past year), and the activity permission slip form (all forms must be signed by a parent/guardian). If you have any questions, you can contact Coach Jana Carter (PE Teacher Northside) at

20.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.

The Kiwanis Club of Clinton is offering two CHS graduating seniors scholarships. One is for $1,000 and the second will be a minimum of $500. Application information can be found in the counseling office. Deadline is April 22nd.

The Junior Civic League of Clinton is offering a scholarship to a 2013 graduate. Applications are in the Counselor’s office. The deadline is April 19th.

The Labonte’ Woman’s Club of Clinton will award a $500.00 scholarship to a 2013 Clinton High School female graduate. The winner will be selected on her academic record, honors, participation in organizations, community service, financial need and person essay. Applications are in the Counselor’s office and the deadline is April 12th.

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 Anderson Outreach Community Development Corporation is offering the "2013 Joseph Moore Academic Scholarship". Eligibility requirements are a 3.0 GPA.Deadline is April 30th. For more information and application, come to the Counselor's office.

The 2013 Junior Auxiliary of Clinton Scholarship is available in the Counselor’s office. The deadline is Friday, April 12, 2013.

The Junior Auxiliary of Clinton is offering a scholarship for Crown Club members. Applications are available in the Counselor’s office and the deadline is Friday, April 12, 2013.There will be an informational meeting on Monday, March 25th @ 6:30 at the Baptist Healthplex in Clinton

Seniors attending a two or four year college or art school with the intention of pursuing a career in an art/music related field may apply for the Orlando Arts Scholarship. (“Art” can include Performing Arts or Visual Arts) Deadline is April 15th. Applications are in the Counselor’s Office.

The Clinton Association of Educators is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors who plan to major in education. Applicants must have a 2.5 or higher GPA.Deadline is April 15th. Applications are in the counselor's office.

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

Tougaloo College is announcing Music scholarship Audition day: 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 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.

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.

LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

The Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy will be conducting a two week-long summer workshopat Jackson State University entitled The Southern Civil Rights Movement: The Pivotal Role of Young People. The event is scheduled for Monday June 10- Saturday, June 22nd and is for 7th -12th graders. Visit or the counselor's office for more information. Application deadline is March 29th

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: