Daily Announcements

AHS Daily Memos

9-24-20

“A” Day today. Progress Reports will go out today.

The last day to register for the ACT is this Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

FBLA Students that have not paid dues ($20 with the shirt or $10 without) need to see Mrs. Tipton this week and get added to the New FBLA Remind.

There will be an Esports meeting on Monday at 3:20 pm in Mrs. Gray’s room 314.

Panthers will host Harmony Grove this Friday. Students can purchase tickets in the high school office until the end of school today. Limit of 4 tickets per person. $5 each.

9th grade Panthers will travel to Benton Harmony Grove tonight. 9^th grade will kick off at 7:00 p.m.

JV Pantherettes will play Lisa Academy here today. JV will begin play at 4:30. Good Luck to all our Panther teams

9-23-20

“B” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day.

Juniors who are interested in taking the PSAT exam next month need to go by the counselor's office and sign up. Please read your email from Ms. Fleming - it gives all the details about the exam. This information was sent to your school email on Monday.

The last day to register for the ACT is this Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

Project Prevent Youth Coalition (PPYC) will hold its first meeting of the year in the library at 11:20 today. The meeting should last 30 minutes.

FBLA Students that have not paid dues ($20 with the shirt or $10 without) need to see Mrs. Tipton this week and get added to the New FBLA Remind.

Panthers will host Harmony Grove this Friday. Students can purchase tickets in the high school office. Limit of 4 tickets per person. $5 each.

9-22-20

“A” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day.

The last day to register for the ACT is this Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

Project Prevent Youth Coalition (PPYC) will hold their first meeting of the year in the library at 11:20 on Wednesday 9/23. The meeting should last 30 minutes.

Panthers will host Harmony Grove this Friday. Tickets can be purchased in the high school office. Limit of 4 tickets per person. $5 each.

9-21-20

“B” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day!!!

The last day to register for the ACT is this Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

If you are a senior and have not received your prom favors from last year’s prom please see Mrs. Ardwin.

8/JV Football will travel to Nashville today. 8^th grade will begin play at 5:30 with JV beginning at 7:00.

Pantherettes will host the Arkadelphia Badgers today. 8^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with 9^th grade and Varsity following. Good Luck to all our Panther teams.

Panthers will host Harmony Grove this Friday. Tickets can be purchased in the high school office. Limit of 4 tickets per person. $5 each.

9-18-20

“A” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day.

The last day to register for the ACT is next Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

This is the last week to purchase a parking pass. After this week price will increase to $15.00 and you will be ticketed if you do not have a parking pass.

If you are a senior and have not received your prom favors from last year’s prom please see Mrs. Ardwin.

No Panther Football tonight…

9-17-20

“B” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day.

Progress reports will go out today.

The last day to register for the ACT is next Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

This is the last week to purchase a parking pass. After this week price will increase to $15.00 and you will be ticketed if you do not have a parking pass.

Fall Pictures will be taken this morning. Make sure you have your picture envelope with money ready to give the photographer. Will we call you out on the intercom.

If you are interested in E-sports. Please see Mrs. Gray, room 314 for more information.

Jr. Panthers will host the Ft. Lake Cobras today. 9^th grade only. Kickoff is at 6:30. Good Luck Panthers!!

9-16-20

“A” Day today. Students, reminder masks are mandatory every day!

The last day to register for the ACT is next Friday, September 25th. Go to the counseling center to get help signing up!

This is the last week to purchase a parking pass. After this week price will increase to $15.00 and you will be ticketed if you do not have a parking pass.

Fall Pictures will be taken tomorrow morning. Make sure you have your picture envelope with money to give the photographer.

Students that plan to join FBLA need to see Mrs. Tipton today to order t-shirts. The deadline is Wednesday to get a T-shirt. Join FBLA and get the T-shirt for $20. If you want to join only it is $10.

If you are interested in E-sports. Please see Mrs. Gray, room 314 for more information. In order to participate: You must be in grades 9-12 and fit into the AAA rules/guidelines for extracurricular activities.

Seniors, if you do not have Mr. Hopkins or Mrs. Rowe for English, please stop by the counseling center to pick up a form for FAFSA from Ms. Kelsey.

9-15-20

“B” Day today.

The yearbook staff needs to be released to go to the Makerspace at this time for yearbook training.

This is the last week to purchase a parking pass. After this week price will increase to $15.00 and you will be ticketed if you do not have a parking pass.

Fall Pictures will be taken Thursday, September 17 in the morning.

Students that plan to join FBLA need to see Mrs. Tipton today to order t-shirts. The deadline is Wednesday to get a T-shirt. Join FBLA and get the T-shirt for $20. If you want to join only it is $10.

Do you like eSports? Are you interested in joining our team?

Please see Mrs. Gray, room 314 for more information. In order to participate: You must be in grades 9-12 and fit into the AAA rules/guidelines for extracurricular activities.

Seniors, if you do not have Mr. Hopkins or Mrs. Rowe for English, please stop by the counseling center to pick up a form for FAFSA from Ms. Kelsey.

LifeShare Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive on campus, tomorrow. September 16th. If you would like to donate, please sign up in the cafeteria or stop by Mrs. Rowe’s room to pick up a permission slip. In order to donate, you must have a signed permission slip even if you are over 18.

9-14-20

“A” Day today.

Fall Pictures will be taken Thursday, September 17 in the morning. We will hand out picture flyers in your English Classrooms Monday of next week.

If you are interested in joining FBLA, we have a Virtual Conference Scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7th. To join, you can pay $20 which includes your National and State dues and a T-shirt. This must be paid by next Tuesday, September 15th. You may join without the T-shirt for $10. Please see Mrs. Tipton.

Do you like eSports? Are you interested in joining our team?

Please see Mrs. Gray or Mr. Palmisano for more information. In order to participate: You must be in grades 9-12 and fit into the AAA rules/guidelines for extracurricular activities.

Seniors, if you do not have Mr. Hopkins or Mrs. Rowe for English, please stop by the counseling center to pick up a form for FAFSA from Ms. Kelsey.

LifeShare Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive on campus on September 16th. If you would like to donate, please sign up in the cafeteria or stop by Mrs. Rowe’s room to pick up a permission slip. In order to donate, you must have a signed permission slip even if you are over 18.

Your student council members are:

President- Lyndon Youngblood

Vice President- Sara Huddleston

Secretary- Addison Smedley

Treasure- Blair Gentry

9-11-20

“B” Day today.

Fall Pictures will be taken Thursday, September 17 in the morning. We will hand out picture flyers in your English Classrooms Monday of next week.

If you are interested in joining FBLA, we have a Virtual Conference Scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7th. To join, you can pay $20 which includes your National and State dues and a tshirt. This must be paid by next Tuesday, September 15th. You may join without the tshirt for $10. Please see Mrs. Tipton.

Do you like eSports? Are you interested in joining our team?

Please see Mrs. Gray or Mr. Palmisano for more information. In order to participate: You must be in grades 9-12 and fit into the AAA rules/guidelines for extracurricular activities.

Seniors, if you do not have Mr. Hopkins or Mrs. Rowe for English, please stop by the counseling center to pick up a form for FAFSA from Ms. Kelsey.

LifeShare Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive on campus September 16th. If you would like to donate, please sign up in the cafeteria or stop by Mrs. Rowe’s room to pick up a permission slip. In order to donate you must have a signed permission slip even if you are over 18.

Student council elections will be held today. Please check your email for the ballot to vote. Voting will close at 3:14

Panthers will travel to Hope tonight to take on the Bobcats. Kick-off is at 7:30. Good Luck Panthers!!

9-9-20

“B” Day today.

Student council elections will be held this week. If you would like to run please fill out the google form in your email.

Fall Pictures will be taken Thursday, September 17 in the morning. We will hand out picture flyers in your English Classrooms Monday of next week.

Panthers will travel to Hope this Friday to take on the Bobcats. Tickets can be purchased at Central Office only. Seats are limited so get your tickets as soon as possible.

9-8-20

“A” Day today.

Student council elections will be held this week. If you would like to run please fill out the google form in your email.

If you drive to school, you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will be selling parking passes from her classroom from now on. Room #310.

Yearbooks are here. If you purchased a yearbook last year it should be with your English Teacher.

Seniors who would like a senior ad in the football program can pick up a form in the office. Forms, ads, and payments are due by the end of the day tomorrow.. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Crow.

Panthers will travel to Hope this Friday to take on the Bobcats. Tickets can be purchased at Central Office only. Seats are limited so get your tickets as soon as possible.

Pantherettes will host Jessieville today. We will be recognizing the Seniors between the JV and Varsity games. Good Luck Pantherettes!!!!

9-4-20

“B” Day today.

The deadline for schedule change request is noon, today. Complete the counseling center appointment request form.

Student council elections will be held next week. If you would like to run please fill out the google form in your email.

Students that come in late or leave early because of your schedule this year make sure you come by the office and sign in and out.

Reminder - Students need to pre-pay for breakfast and lunch first thing in the morning every day.

If you drive to school, you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will be selling parking passes in the mornings in the student parking lot.

Yearbooks are here. If you purchased a yearbook last year see Mrs. Sheppard in room #313 during your lunch period.

Seniors who would like a senior ad in the football program can pick up a form in the office. Forms, ads, and payments are due by the end of the day Wednesday, September 9th. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Crow.

There are no more pre-sale tickets for the DeQueen game. You may be able to purchase at the gate but there are no guarantees.

9-2-20

“B” Day today.

We will NOT intercom for lunch release today. Watch your clock.

Students that come in late or leave early because of your schedule this year make sure you come by the office and sign in and out.

Students need to pre-pay for breakfast and lunch first thing in the morning every day. The cafeteria will start selling a la carte items like chips, water, and Gatorade so please remember to pre-pay.

If you drive to school you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will begin selling parking passes mornings in the student parking lot.

Seniors who like a senior ad in the football program can pick up a form in the office. Forms, ads, and payments are due by the end of the day Wednesday, September 9th. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Crow.

Panthers will travel to DeQueen this Friday. Everyone is limited to 2 tickets each. You will pick up tickets at Central office (only) but you will not pay until you present the ticket at the DeQueen Game Gate. If you have any questions just ask.

9-1-20

“A” Day today.

Students need to pre-pay for breakfast and lunch first thing in the morning every day. The cafeteria will start selling a la carte items like chips, water, and Gatorade so please remember to pre-pay.

If you drive to school you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will begin selling parking passes mornings in the student parking lot.

Congratulations to the Pantherettes on their victory over Baptist Prep last night. Way to go Ladies! The Pantherettes will travel to Mayflower today. They will be dismissed at 12:30.

8-31-20

“B” Day today.

Students need to pre-pay for breakfast and lunch first thing in the morning every day. The cafeteria will start selling a la carte items like chips, water, and Gatorade so please remember to pre-pay.

If you drive to school you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will begin selling parking passes Monday morning in the student parking lot to Seniors only first.

Panthers will travel to DeQueen this Friday. Everyone is limited to 2 tickets each. You will pick up a ticket at Central office (only) but you will not pay until you present the ticket at the DeQueen Game Gate. If you have any questions just ask.

Pantherette Volleyball will host Baptist Prep today. 8^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with 9^th grade and Varsity following. Good Luck Pantherettes.

8-28-20

“A” Day today.

Students need to pre-pay for breakfast and lunch first thing in the morning every day. The cafeteria will start selling a la carte items like chips, water, and Gatorade so please remember to pre-pay.

If you drive to school you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will begin selling parking passes Monday morning in the student parking lot to Seniors only first.

Reminder - We are pre-selling game tickets for all Varsity football games this year. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the office. There will be limited seating so purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

8-26-20

Parents will be allowed to purchase their tickets at the Ashdown Administration building or at the football game gate if available.

If you have purchased a season pass you will have to go to central office and pick up a ticket to enter each home game.

If you drive to school you must have a parking pass. Mrs. Anderson will be selling parking passes beginning Monday morning in the student parking lot to Seniors only first.

March 13, 2020

Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday, March 17. Students will not have school that day.

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Sr. National Honor Society needs to go by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 31st.

All overdue library books must be turned in before spring break. Overdue/Lost books will be assessed a $25.00 fee. Please check your email for an overdue book notice or the list posted in the library window.

March 12, 2020

Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday, March 17. Students will not have school that day.

UAPB is offering scholarships, applications are available in the counselor's office

Local Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center. Seniors go by to pick one up!

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Sr. National Honor Society needs to go by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 31st.

Today, Seniors will vote for Prom Royalty in their English classes. If you do not have an English class check your email. Voting will close at 3:30 pm this afternoon. Follow the directions on the ballot

National Honor Society seniors will meet during advisory in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom.

March 11, 2020

Report Cards go out today

Professional Development and Parent-Teacher Conference will be Tuesday, March 17. Students will not have school that day.

UAPB is offering scholarships, applications are available in the counselor's office

Local Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center. Seniors go by to pick one up!

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Sr. National Honor Society needs to go by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 31st.

On Thursday, March 12th, Seniors will vote for Prom Royalty in their English classes. If you do not have an English class check your email. Voting will close at 3:30 pm Thursday afternoon. Follow the directions on the ballot

Thursday – Advisory – National HS senior will meet during advisory in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom.

March 10, 2020

Report Cards go out tomorrow.

UAPB is offering scholarships, applications are available in the counselor's office

Local Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center. Seniors go by to pick one up!

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Sr. National Honor Society needs to go by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 31st.

Ashdown 9^th gr. Panther track will travel to DeQueen today.

Ashdown Panther baseball will host the Foreman Gators today. Varsity will begin play at 5:00 with JV following.

Ashdown Panther softball will travel to Smackover today. Varsity will begin play at 5:00 with JV following.

Good Luck to all our Panther teams.

March 6, 2020

Friday, March 6^th is the last day of the 3^rd 9 weeks. 4^th 9 weeks begins Monday, March 9^th. Remember to set your clocks forward Saturday night for Daylight Savings Time.

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Local Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center. Seniors go by to pick one up!

Sr. National Honor Society needs to go by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 31st.

Ashdown Panthers Softball will host their Ashdown Invitational Tournament this weekend. Games begin today at 5:00 p.m. Ashdown will play at 7:00 p.m. tonight against Bradley.

Panther Baseball is still playing in the Nashville tournament this weekend. Panthers play tonight at 7:30 against Mayflower. Good Luck to all our Panther teams.

March 5, 2020

Friday, March 6^th is the last day of the 3^rd 9 weeks. 4^th 9 weeks begins Monday, March 9^th.

Spring Break will be March 23 – March 27^th.

Local Scholarship applications are available in the Counseling Center. Seniors go by to pick one up!

Congratulations to Jeana Paredes for passing her Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam in Excel.

Sr. National Honor Society needs to come by room 310 to pay for their NHS Stole to wear for graduation. You must bring your volunteer hours to purchase your stole for $25.00 by March 27^th.

Panther Baseball will travel to Nashville today to begin play in the Ralph Gross Tournament. They play at 3:00. Players will be released after 2^nd lunch. Good Luck Panthers

March 3, 2020

10^th grade BMI will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m. Any student that does not wish to participate in BMI Measurements must bring a signed note from a Parent/Guardian with your Name and DOB, stating BMI measurements are not to be taken. Must be turned into the nurse or office by March 3.

9^th Grade Panther Track will be traveling to Lakeside today. All track team that are traveling today will be dismissed at 11:30. You will eat first lunch then go directly to the track.
Congratulations to Marty Lansdell for passing his Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam in Excel.

March 2, 2020

10^th grade BMI will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m. Any student that does not wish to participate in BMI Measurements must bring a signed note from a Parent/Guardian with your Name and DOB, stating BMI measurements are not to be taken. Must be turned into the nurse or office by March 3.

Pantherettes are Regional Champs. They Will begin play in State this Wednesday, game time is 1 p.m. Good Luck Pantherettes. The following students must see Mrs. Simmons right before their lunch today. Caden Hinton Robin Roy Cole Spigner Cole Sallade Joshua Linnett Amy Newton Will Ford Congratulations to Adrian Fondren who passed his Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Excel. Last Chance for State FBLA Competitors to turn in Permission Slips and Registration. Only students that have turned in Permission slips today and Registration money will be registered TODAY! If you sold a bag of lollipops you owe $5. Otherwise, it is $45.

February 28, 2020

10^th grade BMI will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020, starting at 8:30 a.m. Any student that does not wish to participate in BMI Measurements must bring a signed note from a Parent/Guardian with your Name and DOB, stating BMI measurements are not to be taken. Must be turned into the nurse or office by March 3.

Cheerleaders will be leaving at 12:00 today, they should be released to eat 1^st lunch. Pantherettes will travel to Drew Central today. Game time is 4 p.m. Players and managers need to be released at 9:45. Good luck Pantherettes. FBLA students need permission slips turned in Monday for State and Lollipop money turned in today to Mrs. Tipton.

February 26, 2020

Students - an announcement from the Arkansas State Police – After you pass the Written part of the Driver’s test you must schedule and appointment to take the Driving part. Go to www.asp.arkansas.gov and select drivers exam for further information.

Cheer Packets are due by March 13.

Congratulations to the following students for passing their Microsoft office specialist certification in Excel: Zoe Hogan Lexi Ryan Jessie Hinton Aly Mills Reagan Burden Isaac Linnett Dal Ringgold Pantherettes will travel to Monticello today. Players and Managers need to be released at 9:50 to go to the gym. Girls will play Drew Central today at 4:00. Good Luck Pantherettes.
Cheerleaders will be released at 12:00 today to travel to the Pantherette Basketball game in Monticello. They need to be released to eat 1st lunch.

February 25, 2020

Reminder - Juniors are taking the ACT this morning, in the 300 hallway.

Students if you have Chromebooks that are docked in the 300 hallway you will not be able to get it until testing is complete for the day.

Cheer Packets are due by March 13.

Congratulations to the following students for passing their Microsoft office specialist certification in Excel:
Zoe Hogan
Lexi Ryan
Jessie Hinton
Aly Mills
Reagan Burden

Isaac Linnett

February 24, 2020

Tomorrow – Morning library will close at 7:40.

All Juniors will be taking the ACT tomorrow morning, in the 300 hallway. Juniors need to make sure they are in the cafeteria that morning no later than 8:00. Testing room rosters will be posted on the trophy case in the cafeteria and in the 300 hallway outside Mr. Hopkins' classroom. Please check to see where you will be testing. Calculators and pencils will be provided.

Students if you have Chromebooks that are docked in the 300 hallway must pick yours up before 7:45 or you will not be able to get it until testing is complete for the day.

Anyone interested in trying out for the 2020-2021 Ashdown Varsity Cheer Squad should pick up a tryout packet. Packets are in the office and are due Friday, March 13. Any questions, see Mrs. Crow.

Any junior boys interested in attending Arkansas Boys' State in May or any junior girls interested in attending Arkansas Girls' State need to go by the counselor's office and sign up this week.

Congratulations to our Panther wrestling team! They finished the season with 4 state medalists Braden Cross, Jr – 6^th place, Logan Fisher, Fr – 6^th place, Cole Sallade, Jr – 6^th place and Will Ford, Jr – 6^th place. With 57 schools and over 500 student-athletes in attendance, our team finished 13^th in the 4-A division. Great Job Panthers Congratulations to the following students for passing their Microsoft office specialist certification in Excel: Zoe hogan Lexi Ryan Jessie Hinton Aly Mills Reagan Burden

February 21, 2020

All Juniors will be taking the ACT on Tuesday morning, February 25th in the 300 hallway. Juniors need to make sure they are in the cafeteria that morning no later than 8:00. Testing room rosters will be posted on the trophy case in the cafeteria and in the 300 hallway outside Mr. Hopkins' classroom. Please check to see where you will be testing. Calculators and pencils will be provided.

Seniors that are wanting your name taken off the Prom Court ballot please come by the office and remove your name.

Anyone interested in trying out for the 2020-2021 Ashdown Varsity Cheer Squad should pick up a tryout packet. Packets are in the office and are due Friday, March 13. Any questions, see Mrs. Crow.

Any junior boys interested in attending Arkansas Boys' State in May or any junior girls interested in attending Arkansas Girls' State need to go by the counselor's office and sign up this week. Registration begins soon.

Congratulations to the following students for passing their Microsoft office specialist certification in excel: Dylan Rose Rachel Vice Quinciya Faulks

February 19, 2020

Seniors that are wanting your name taken off the Prom Court ballot please come by the office and remove your name.

Anyone interested in trying out for the 2020-2021 Ashdown Varsity Cheer Squad should pick up a tryout packet. Packets are in the office and are due Friday, March 13. Any questions, see Mrs. Crow.

Any junior boys interested in attending Arkansas Boys' State in May or any junior girls interested in attending Arkansas Girls' State need to go by the counselor's office and sign up this week. Registration begins soon.

FBLA State Competitors please see Mrs. Tipton to pick up the Fundraiser and State Information.

Congratulations to the Pantherettes on their victory over Smackover yesterday. They will play again this Thursday at 4:00 with the Panthers following. Good Luck to both our Panther teams!!

February 14, 2020

The University of Arkansas Little Rock recruiter will be here on February 18th. Come by the counseling center to sign up!

February 18th the TRIO Group will be here to help seniors complete the FAFSA. Go see Ms. Kelsey Smith to set up an appointment!

Any junior that did not sign and pick up the Prom Dress Code information yesterday during lunch, please see Mrs. Simmons today in room 316.

Any senior that did not sign and pick up the Prom Dress Code information yesterday during lunch, please see Mrs. Ardwin today in room 311.

All juniors and seniors must sign that they have received this information, even if you do not plan to attend prom at this time.

Seniors that are wanting your name taken off the Prom Court ballot please come by the office and remove your name.

February 13, 2020

All Students need to check your email. There will be a survey that you will need to take during your advisory period today.

The University of Arkansas Little Rock recruiter will be here on February 18th. Come by the counseling center to sign up!

February 18th the TRIO Group will be here to help seniors complete the FAFSA. Go see Ms. Kelsey Smith to set up an appointment!

Any junior that did not sign and pick up the Prom Dress Code information yesterday during lunch, please see Mrs. Simmons today in room 316.

Any senior that did not sign and pick up the Prom Dress Code information yesterday during lunch, please see Mrs. Ardwin today in room 311.

All juniors and seniors must sign that they have received this information, even if you do not plan to attend prom at this time.

Seniors that are wanting your name taken off the Prom Court ballot please come by the office and remove your name.

FBLA State Competitors need to see Mrs. Tipton today to get forms, fundraiser info, and project submission dates.

The coffee shop will be selling I like You a Latte specials today through Thursday for $3.50. Come to the shop, fill out a Card for the recipient and your choice of a Latte or Frappe. It will be delivered Friday with Chocolate Kisses.

Congratulations to Gavin Ketcher, Xzavier Brown and Caleb Henry for passing the Excel Microsoft office specialist certification.

February 11, 2020

Today, all Juniors will be out for Cossatot's Come Fall in Love event.

Mr. Hopkins’ 2nd and 4th-period seniors and Ms. Anderson’s 6th-period class will go to the library today.

February 18th the TRIO Group will be here to help seniors complete the FAFSA. Go see Ms. Kelsey Smith to set up an appointment!

Reminder – AHS Choir will be doing Sing-A-Grams for Valentines. See a Choir member to order. Today is the last day to sign up for this so see a choir member today.

Jr. High Track t-shirt order forms are due this Friday. You can pay Coach Norwood or turn your order into the high school office.

The coffee shop will be selling I like You a Latte specials today through Thursday for $3,50. Come to the shop, fill out a Card for the recipient and your choice of a Latte or Frappe. It will be delivered Friday with Chocolate Kisses.

February 10, 2020

Teachers, we have some late buses this morning.

Tuesday, February 11th, all Juniors will be out for Cossatot's Come Fall in Love event.

February 18th the TRIO Group will be here to help seniors complete the FAFSA. Go see Ms. Kelsey Smith to set up an appointment!

Looking to give your significant other something special for Valentine’s Day? Purchase a Sing-A-Gram to have the Ashdown High School Choir come serenade them. Choose from a list of standard love songs, and the choir will surprise your loved one with them. When February 12-14 during 2^nd period. Price is $5 for 1 song, $7 for 2 songs and you can add a rose for $2 more. Sign-up sheets are in the office.

Reminder – AHS Choir will be doing Sing-A-Grams for Valentines. Get your order in as soon as possible. See a Choir member to order.

Jr. High Track t-shirt order forms are due this Friday. You can pay Coach Norwood or turn your order into the high school office.

February 7, 2020

Next Tuesday, February 11th, all Juniors will be out for Cossatot's Come Fall in Love event.

February 18th the TRIO Group will be here to help seniors complete the FAFSA. Come see Ms. Kelsey Smith to set up an appointment!

Reminder – AHS Choir will be doing Sing-A-Grams for Valentines. Get your order in as soon as possible. See a Choir member to order.

Jr. High Track t-shirt order forms are due by the 14^th. You can pay Coach Norwood or turn your order into the high school office.

Wrestling will travel to Bauxite today. They need to be dismissed after 5^th period today. Good Luck Panthers!!

February 6, 2020

Next Tuesday, February 11th, all Juniors will be out for Cossatot's Come Fall in Love event.

Jr. High Track t-shirt order forms are due by the 14^th. You can pay Coach Norwood or turn your order into the high school office.

The following students Placed in FBLA District IV Competition at UACCH yesterday in Hope and qualified to compete in State Competition on April 6-7 in Little Rock.

Public Service Announcement - Gracie Sisemore - 1st Place
Business Ethics - Chelbi Gathright, Rhys Parker, and Ansleigh Patrick - 3rd Place
Digital Video Production - Morgan Billingsley and Kaya Stultz - 3rd Place
Introduction to Public Speaking - Aly Mills - 3rd Place
Public Speaking - Sara Huddleston - 3rd Place
Business Calculations - Addison Smedley - 5th Place
Business Communications - Ellie Loosier - 5th Place
Personal Finance - Lanyce Hemphill (not pictured) -6th Place

Aly Mills was installed as the District IV Reporter and will work with the District IV Officer Team for the year 2020-2021.

Congratulations to all!

9^th grade Panthers will travel to DeQueen today to take on the leopards. 8^th grade girls will begin play at 5 p.m. with 8^th grade boys, 9^th grade girls and 9^th grade boys following. Good Luck Panthers!

February 5, 2020

Progress Reports go out during Advisory today.

The Skills Club will meet in Mrs. Silva’s classroom at lunch today.

February 4, 2020

Progress Reports go out Wednesday.

Juniors - Jostens will be here today, to hand out class rings. We will call you out when they are set up and ready.

FBLA students attending Spring Conference should be in the Bus Drive by 7:15 Wednesday morning ready to leave. Be sure to turn in permission slips if you have not done so. Those bringing devices for presentations please see Mrs. Tipton.

Serenity Cafe is selling Slushes this week for $1.50. Come try these 100% fruit slushes. We have Strawberry Kiwi and Cherry Snow. Blue Raspberry will be coming soon!

Panthers will travel to Bismarck today. 9th-grade boys will begin play at 5:00 p.m. with Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys following.

January 30, 2020

Reminder – We are on Advisory again today.

All seniors need to check their email from Mrs. Jewell. It is in regards to the Senior Banquet! This needs to be done ASAP!

The following seniors need to submit a senior picture to Ms. Sheppard by April 15th. No picture will be taken after April 15th. We will not be taking pictures. They have already been taken. You must have it taken yourself. The following seniors have not had one submitted:

· Herman Benton

· Christian Biddle

· Ricky Branscum

· Quintravious Grimes

· Trey (Roger) House

· Christian Litton

· Ronaye Jo Porier

· Milton Smith

· Nicholas Stewart

· Lamar Wilkerson

· Melanie Phelps

Juniors - Jostens will be here Tuesday, February 4 to hand out class rings.

January 29, 2020

Reminder – We are on Advisory today.

All seniors need to check their email from Mrs. Jewell. It is in regards to the Senior Banquet! This needs to be done ASAP!

· Herman Benton

· Christian Biddle

· Ricky Branscum

· Quintravious Grimes

· Trey (Roger) House

· Christian Litton

· Ronaye Jo Porier

· Milton Smith

· Nicholas Stewart

· Lamar Wilkerson

· Melanie Phelps

Juniors - Jostens will be here Tuesday, February 4 to hand out class rings.

January 28, 2020

Any student in grades 6-12 who is interested in participating in the Shooting Sports teams for the Ashdown School District, along with a parent or guardian, must attend the meeting tonight, January 28, at the AHS Cafeteria at 6 pm. Students who forgot to turn in registration forms may complete the form tonight.

The following seniors do not have senior pictures in the 2020 senior section of the yearbook. In order to have one in the yearbook, you must submit one to Ms. Sheppard by April 15th. No picture will be taken after April 15th. We will not be taking pictures. They have already been taken. You must have it taken yourself. The following seniors have not had one submitted:

· Herman Benton

· Christian Biddle

· Ricky Branscum

· Quintravious Grimes

· Trey (Roger) House

· Christian Litton

· Ronaye Jo Porier

· Milton Smith

· Nicholas Stewart

· Lamar Wilkerson

· Melanie Phelps

Juniors - Jostens will be here Tuesday, February 4 to hand out class rings.

The Panther Wrestling team will travel to Shreveport today for their meet against Evangel.

Varsity Panthers will host Smackover tonight. 9grade girls will begin play at 5:00 with Varsity Girls and Varsity boys following. Good Luck to all our Panther teams

January 27, 2020

Any student in grades 6-12 who is interested in participating on the Shooting Sports teams for the Ashdown School District, along with a parent or guardian, must attend a meeting on Tuesday night, January 28, at the AHS Cafeteria at 6 pm. Students who forgot to turn in a registration form may complete the form that night.

· Herman Benton

· Christian Biddle

· Ricky Branscum

· Quintravious Grimes

· Trey (Roger) House

· Christian Litton

· Ronaye Jo Porier

· Milton Smith

· Nicholas Stewart

· Lamar Wilkerson

· Melanie Phelps

9^TH gr. Panthers will host Nashville today. 7^th gr. will begin play at 5:00 with 8^th grade and 9^th grade following. Good Luck Panthers.

January 24, 2020

Any student interested in participating on the Ashdown High School Shooting Sports team needs to pick up a team registration form in the office. The registration form must be returned to the AHS office by noon on Friday, January 31, 2020.

· Herman Benton

· Christian Biddle

· Ricky Branscum

· Quintravious Grimes

· Trey (Roger) House

· Christian Litton

· Ronaye Jo Porier

· Milton Smith

· Nicholas Stewart

· Lamar Wilkerson

· Melanie Phelps

Panthers will travel to Centerpoint today. JV will begin play at 5:00 p.m. with Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys following. Good Luck Panthers.

January 23, 2020

Any student interested in participating in the Ashdown High School Shooting Sports team needs to pick up a team registration form in the office. The registration form must be returned to the AHS office by noon on Friday, January 31, 2020.

January 16, 2020

FBLA Meeting Thursday during A&B lunch in Mrs. Tipton's room. If you are competing you must be there. Bring your lunch.

Who’s Who picture makeups will be 1/17/20, this Friday. Please be prepared to take these pictures. This is the last chance to get these pictures made. If you are not there, you will not be in the yearbook for who’s who.

Jr Panthers will travel to Centerpoint today. 8G girls will begin play at 5 p.m. with 8^th gr. boys, 9 g girls, and 9^th boys following.

Wrestling Team will have their 1^st at home Meet today. Good Luck to all our Panthers

January 15, 2020

FBLA Meeting Thursday during A&B lunch in Mrs. Tipton's room. If you are competing you must be there. Bring your lunch.

National Honor Society Senior Members will meet today during your lunch in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom. Go through get your lunch and go straight to her classroom.

January 14, 2020

Letter Jacket Rep will be here tomorrow. Get with your Coach to pick up an order packet. You must qualify for a letter jacket.

National Honor Society Senior Members will meet Wednesday during your lunch in Mrs. Anderson’s classroom. Go through get your lunch and go straight to her classroom.

January 13, 2020

Letter Jacket Rep will be here Wednesday, January 15th. Get with your Coach to pick up an order packet. You must qualify for a letter jacket.

Jr. Panthers will host the Hope Bobcats today. 8th-grade girls will begin play at 5 p.m. with 9th-grade girls and 9th-grade boys following. Good Luck Panthers!!!

January 10, 2020

Letter Jacket Rep will be here Wednesday, January15th. Get with your Coach to pick up an order packet. You must qualify for a letter jacket.

Beta Club will meet today during 2^nd lunch in Mr. Hopkins classroom.

Who’s Who picture makeups will be 1/17/20, next Friday. Please be prepared to take these pictures. This is the last chance to get these pictures made. If you are not there, you will not be in the yearbook for who’s who.

Several FBLA Competitors have still not registered or paid the fee to Mrs. Tipton. Today is the final deadline.

There will be an “outshine the lions” themed student section for tonight’s basketball games. Come out, wear your brightest neon colors, and cheer the Panthers and Pantherettes on to victory over Bismarck.

January 9, 2020

FBLA students attending Spring District Conference on Feb. 5th must register and pay their $15 fee which includes lunch. Money is due today with Mrs. Tipton. Objective tests will be administered in the next 2 weeks.

Letter Jacket Rep will be here Wednesday, January 15th. Get with your Coach to pick up an order packet. You must qualify for a letter jacket.

All students who are taking a concurrent course this semester need to go see Ms. Kelsey in the Counseling Center before Friday!

January 8, 2020

Report Cards will go out today.

FBLA students attending Spring District Conference on Feb. 5th must register and pay their $15 fee which includes lunch by Thursday the 9th with Mrs. Tipton. Objective tests will be administered in the next 2 weeks.

FBLA Meeting today during A & B lunch. Get your lunch and bring to Mrs. Tipton’s class. You must attend if you are attending Spring Conference, February 5^th.

Blood Drive today in the library. You must be signed up to give. Do not leave your classroom to go give blood. Mrs. Smith will send students to get you.

Letter Jacket Rep will be here Wednesday, January15th. Get with your Coach to pick up an order packet. You must qualify for a letter jacket.

January 7, 2020

FBLA Meeting Wednesday during A & B lunch. Get your lunch and bring it to Mrs. Tipton’s class. You must attend if you are attending the Spring Conference, February 5^th.

Panthers will host the Prescott Curley Wolves tonight. 9^th grade will begin play at 5 p.m. with Varsity girls and Varsity boys following. Good Luck Panthers.

December 17, 2019

Testing days will be come and go. You will not check-in or out through the office. Lunches will be served as soon as testing is complete on both days. Buses will not run until 3:23. After lunches students that remain on campus will be in room 312. If you are a bus rider you must remain on campus until the buses run. You cannot leave and come back on campus to ride the bus.

Students the Beauty Pageant deadline has been extended. You have until this Wednesday to turn in your money and entry form. Wednesday will be the last chance to enter.

FBLA Dist. IV Registration is due if you are competing on Feb. 6th. It must be paid now or by Thursday, Jan 9th the week we get back. It is $15 and covers your Amigo Juan lunch.

Three seniors need to pick up Cookie Dough - Rylie Day, Jake Day and Ebony Hawkins. The Snickerdoodle was back ordered so if you were missing any there should have been a notice. Pick up from Mrs. Tipton this week.

December 16, 2019

Students the Beauty Pageant deadline has been extended. You have until this Wednesday to turn in your money and entry form. Wednesday will be the last chance to enter.

9^th grade Panthers will travel to Nashville today to take on the scrappers. Seventh grade will begin play at 4:30 with 8th-grade boys, 9th-grade girls, and 9^th boys following. Good Luck Panthers!!!

December 10, 2019

The test schedule for next week will be as follows: Monday will be a regular school day. Tuesday will be Full Day of Semester Review. Wednesday will be 1-4 period testing beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 12 p.m. Thursday will be 5-7 period testing beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served both of those days as soon as testing is complete for the day. Buses will not run until 3:23 both test days. You will not check-in or out of the office on the test days and no messages will be taken from Parents to check you out. Make sure you are here on time for testing. Each test will begin on the hour.

Any students who have applications for concurrent courses for the Spring need to turn them into Ms. Kelsey Smith ASAP!

Schedule change request forms for 2nd semester may be picked up in the counselor's office. The last day to turn this in will be December 13.

The Purple Pride Marching Band will host their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m.

Congratulations to the following freshman band members who were selected for the Jr. All-Region Band: Reagan Burden, Rachel Vice, Dal Ringgold, and Chloe Silva

December 6, 2019

Any students who have applications for concurrent courses for the Spring need to turn them into Ms. Kelsey Smith ASAP!

Schedule change request forms for 2nd semester may be picked up in the counselor's office. The last day to turn this in will be December 13.

Reminder the Student Council Toy Drive Class Competition is going on this week. Get your toys turned in as soon as possible.

Miss AHS 2020 Registration forms will need to be turned in to Ms. Sheppard by December 12^th

Congratulations to the following band members selected to the Four States Honor Band: T'Nia Washington, Breana Noble, Reba Mahaffey, Anthony Knudson, Braydon Porter, Noah Pounds, Liza Embry, Jeb Parker, and Xavier Daniels.

December 4, 2019

All Juniors need to report to the cafeteria for the ASVAB test at this time.

Seniors, Lifetouch will be here tomorrow morning to take Senior Pictures and retakes for those that bring their proofs back. There is a $10 sitting fee.

Schedule change request forms for 2nd semester may be picked up in the counselor's office. The last day to turn this in will be December 13.

The SAU recruiter will be here this Thursday. Go by and sign up in the counseling center if you are interested.

The AHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Toy Drive Class Competition to spread Christmas cheer for area families in need.

The drive will take place the week of December 2-6. The point system is shown on posters that are displayed throughout the school. The Class with the most points will win a prize!

Please bring a toy and help give a child a brighter Christmas!

FFA Fieldtrip will be this Wednesday. You must have your permission slip and waiver to turn in to Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry.

Miss AHS 2020 Registration forms will need to be turned in to Ms. Sheppard by December 12^th.

Girls interested in running track, please sign up with Coach McFadden in the Café during both lunches today.

There will be an FBLA meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Tipton’s classroom during A and B lunch. Bring your lunch.

December 2, 2019

Seniors, Lifetouch will be here Thursday, December 5 to take Senior Pictures and retakes for those that bring their proofs back. There is a $10 sitting fee. Please remember to read the email that was sent out the week before Thanksgiving break.

Schedule change request forms for 2nd semester may be picked up in the counselor's office. The last day to turn this in will be December 13.

All Juniors will be taking the ASVAB test on Wednesday morning. Meet in the cafeteria at 8:00.

The AHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Toy Drive Class Competition to spread Christmas cheer for area families in need.

The drive will take place the week of December 2-6. The point system is shown on posters that are displayed throughout the school. The Class with the most points will win a prize!

Please bring a toy and help give a child a brighter Christmas!

FFA Fieldtrip will be this Wednesday. You must have your permission slip and waiver to turn in to Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry.

Miss AHS 2020 Registration forms will need to be turned in to Ms. Sheppard by December 12^th.

9^th Grade Panthers and Pantherettes will travel to Mineral Springs today. 9th-grade girls will begin play at 5 p.m. with 9th-grade boys following.

November 22, 2019

Seniors, Lifetouch will be here Thursday, December 5 to take Senior Pictures and retakes for those that bring their proofs back. There is a $10 sitting fee.

The AHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Toy Drive Class Competition to spread Christmas cheer for area families in need.

The drive will take place the week of December 2-6. The point system is shown on posters that are displayed throughout the school. The Class with the most points will win a prize!

Please bring a toy and help give a child a brighter Christmas!

Seniors must have Cookie Dough Brochures and money turned in to Mrs. Tipton today.

Last day to pay FFA dues. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry today.

If you want to be in Miss AHS 2020, please see Ms. Sheppard to get the information packet as soon as possible. Registration forms will need to be turned in by December 12th. All information for the pageant will be in this packet.

Congratulations to the following students for passing their Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Word:

Caleb Bass

Tyler Baldwin

Jonathan Denney

Cameron Reed

November 21, 2019

Seniors, Lifetouch will be here Thursday, December 5 to take Senior Pictures and retakes for those that bring their proofs back. There is a $10 sitting fee.

The AHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Toy Drive Class Competition to spread Christmas cheer for area families in need.

The drive will take place the week of December 2-6. The point system is shown on posters that are displayed throughout the school. The Class with the most points will win a prize!

Please bring a toy and help give a child a brighter Christmas!

Seniors must have Cookie Dough Brochures and money turned in to Mrs. Tipton today.

Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out today during 6^thperiod, to take Who's Who pictures.

FFA members that have paid their dues by this Friday will be going on a Field trip on December 4th. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry to pay dues or for more information.

November 20, 2019

Now is the time to Order your yearbooks at yearbookforever.com. Prices are $40 and will go up soon.

Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out Thursday, November 21, 2019 to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period.

Little Mermaid Presentation for the high school students will be today at 1:00. Admission is $2 and you will pay at the door. Those students not attending the play will be dropped off at the cafeteria when their class walks out to the Auditorium. All students will be dismissed by intercom.

FFA members that have paid their dues by Friday November 22nd will be going on a Field trip December 4th. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry to pay dues or for more information.

FFA will be having it's annual Thanksgiving potluck Thursday, November 21st at 5:30 pm in the Ag building. Please sign up in the Ag building.

November 19, 2019

Seniors must have Cookie Dough Brochures and money turned in to Mrs. Tipton by Thursday

Now is the time to Order your yearbooks at yearbookforever.com. Prices are $40 and will go up soon.

Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out Thursday, November 21, 2019, to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period.

Little Mermaid Presentation for the high school students will be Wednesday at 1:00.

FFA members that have paid their dues by Friday November 22nd will be going on a Field trip December 4th. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry to pay dues or for more information.

FFA will be having it's annual Thanksgiving potluck Thursday November 21st at 5:30 pm in the Ag building. Please sign up in the Ag building.

November 18, 2019

Now is the time to Order your yearbooks at yearbookforever.com. Prices are $40 and will go up soon.

Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out Thursday, November 21, 2019, to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period.

Little Mermaid Presentation for the high school students will be Wednesday at 1:00.

FFA members that have paid their dues by Friday November 22nd will be going on a Field trip December 4th. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry to pay dues or for more information.

FFA will be having it's annual Thanksgiving potluck Thursday November 21st at 5:30 pm in the Ag building. Please sign up in the Ag building.

If you want to be in Miss AHS 2020, please see Ms. Sheppard get the information packet as soon as possible. Registration forms will need to be turned in by December 12th. All information for the pageant will be in this packet.

There will be a Wrestling meeting today at 3:45 in BOB.

November 15, 2019

Now is the time to Order your yearbooks at yearbookforever.com. Prices are $40 and will go up soon.

Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out November 20, 2019, to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period.

AHS Drama will present “Little Mermaid” for the community on Saturday at 6:00 p.m and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

The presentation for the high school students will be Wednesday at 1:00.

FFA members that have paid their dues by Friday, November 22nd will be going on a Field trip on December 4th. Please see Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry pay dues or for more information.

FFA will be having it's annual Thanksgiving potluck Thursday, November 21st at 5:30 pm in the Ag building. Please sign up in the Ag building.

Congratulations to the following students who passed the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam in Word 16. They are:

Xavier Brown, Jerri Prickett, Kasey Dinwiddie, Elizabeth Rutledge, Caleb Henry, Isaac Linnett, Reagan Burden, Dylan Rose, Jesse Hinton, Zoe Hogan, Matthew Reed, Quincya Faulks, Shamar Easter, Jeana Paredes, Blake Scheick, Kaiden Parker, Von Thomas, Allison Wooden.

November 12, 2019

Progress Reports will go out on Wednesday. Best Dressed, Most Friendly, Most Unforgettable, and Most Musically Inclined will take Who’s Who pictures on Wednesday (that’s tomorrow) for the yearbook. Please be prepared for these pictures. Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out November 20, 2019, to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period.

AHS Drama Club will be performing Little Mermaid on November 20 for the high school students. The cost will be $2. There will be a PPYC meeting on Wednesday during both lunches in the library.
Baseball Tryout Meeting today in Coach Cross’ classroom at 4:00.

November 11, 2019

Progress Reports will go out on Wednesday.

Best Dressed, Most Friendly, Most Unforgettable, and Most Musically Inclined will take Who’s Who pictures on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Most athletic, Most Spirited, Most artistic, and the class clown will be called out November 20, 2019, to take Who's Who pictures. You will be called out of class during 6th period. Please be prepared for these pictures.

AHS Drama Club will be performing Little Mermaid on November 20 for the high school students. The cost will be $2.

Mrs. York is winning the FBLA Pie in the Face contest for Ar. Children. Mr. Murry, Mrs. Burden & Mrs. Adekunle really want to win. Let’s make it a contest!

York-$34.00

Burden- $11.00

Murry- $2.00

Adekunle-$2.00

Our goal is to raise $200.00

If everyone contributed just $1.00 FBLA could send AR Children’s at least $400.00 - $500.00 from AHS.

November 5, 2019

Jostens will be here tomorrow, November 6 to take Senior Orders.

Remember to come by the office and pick up your picture envelope for retakes tomorrow. All students that are wanting a retake and all those that were absent on picture day.

AHS FBLA is raising funds for Arkansas Children's Hospital. Thank you to Mrs. Wortham, Mrs. Burden, Mr. Murray and Mrs. Adekunle that have volunteered for a Pie in the Face. Please donate in the office to the jar of the teacher or administrator that you would like to see get a pie in the face. This fundraiser will run for 2 weeks. Please help us support ACH.

Congratulations to the 9^th grade boys that made the 9^th grade basketball team: Kaiden Winfrey, Michael Allen, Jonathan McElroy, Malik Muldrew, Jay’Den Fricks, Blake Scheick, Shamar Easter, Derek Hilton, Rezell Ellis, Marty Lansdell, Adrian Fondren, Xzavier Brown, TJ Matthews, Vonderic Thomas, and Vonderic Stewart

Congratulations PPMB on their First 1^st division rating at State Marching contest yesterday. Finishing over all in 7^th place. Way to go Band!!!

October 28, 2019

Any junior interested in applying for Arkansas Governor's School this summer needs to go by the counselor's office and see Ms. Fleming. Governor's School is a four-week summer program held at Arkansas Tech University.

Seniors, Josten’s will be here today to hand out Senior Packets. We will call you out when they are here and set up.

Reminder, the Flu clinic will be held here tomorrow.

Any student that borrowed a calculator for the ACT Saturday, be sure and return it today.

October 21, 2019

Students
Tomorrow, Students will be out of school. Teachers will have professional development from 8-12 and P/T Conferences from 1:00-6:00. Thursday 10/24 all Juniors and Seniors are going to the College/Career Fair. Busses will load at 8 am and we will return by the end of 3rd period. Permission slips will be given out next Wednesday in your English classes. If you do not have English with Mrs. Murry or Mr. Hopkins please come by the counseling center.

Congratulations to all of our Agri Students that represented Ashdown High school the past 2 weeks in Little Rock at the State Fair. Caylee Turner won Grand Champion Arkansas bred goat and top 15 overall in the market goat show. Sam Ratliff won 3^rd in division 1 & 2 in Market Lamb show and finished in the top 15 overall. Lyndon Youngblood won the Grand Champion market hog. Lyndon also won reserve Grand Commercial gilt and champion gilt senior showman. Way to go Panthers. Pantherettes will travel to Ft. Lake today to take on the Cobras. Varsity will begin play at 5:00. Good Luck Pantherettes.

October 15, 2019


Next Tuesday, October 22, Students will be out of school. Teachers will have professional development from 8-12 and P/T Conferences from 1:00-6:00. Night Library this week will be on Thursday instead of Wednesday Dress up for Rival Week: today is Twin Tuesday, Wednesday will be Wavy Wednesday, “Let’s ride the wave to victory” Dress in your best Hawaiian gear. Thursday will be Tacky Thursday, Dress in your tackiest clothes. Friday will be Purple and Gold Day/Apron Judging Day!
Wednesday is also College Gear Day! So you can pick College Gear or Hawaiian Gear.

21^st Annual Miss Land O Lights Pageant will be held November 2 at the AHS Auditorium. Entry forms are in the office.

Pantherettes will host Jessieville, tonight. 9^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with JV and Varsity following. We will have a pink out student section, so wear your pink. It is also Senior night so come and cheer on your favorite senior.

October 14, 2019

Next Tuesday, October 22, Students will be out of school. Teachers will have professional development from 8-12 and P/T Conferences from 1:00-6:00.

Wednesday, October 16th is College Gear Day! All faculty and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear!!

Flu Clinic will be on October 29^th. Flu Shot forms need to be turned back into the office no later than October 14^th.

21^st Annual Miss Land O Lights Pageant will be held November 2 at the AHS Auditorium. Entry forms are in the office.

Pantherettes will host Jessieville, Tuesday. 9^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with JV and Varsity following. We will have a pink out student section, so wear your pink. It is also Senior night so come and cheer on your favorite senior. This is tomorrow night.

October 11, 2019

October 16th is College Gear Day! All faculty and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear!!

Flu Clinic will be on October 29^th. Flu Shot forms need to be turned back into the office no later than October 14^th.

21^st Annual Miss Land O Lights Pageant will be held November 2 at the AHS Auditorium. Entry forms are in the office.

PPMB will march Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in the Showcase of Bands - performance time is 1:36.

2019-2020 FBLA Officers are: President: Chelbi Gathright, Vice-President: Adarrius Hamilton, Secretary: Ansleigh Patrick, Treasurer: Sara Huddleston, Representative: Aly Mills

Serenity Cafe Students and Mrs. Tipton would like to thank the students that are coming in and purchase drinks and slushes. We appreciate your business so much. Please respect that we do not allow students behind the counter with our Baristas. Thank you for respecting the shop and our students.

Panthers will host the Malvern Leopards tonight. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. Good Luck Panthers!! Don’t forget to wear your Pink!!

October 9, 2019

October 16th is College Gear Day! All faculty and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear!!

Juniors, Parent night with Josten’s will be tonight, from 4-6 p.m. Remember to let your parent’s know.

Flu Clinic will be October 29^th. Flu Shot forms need to be turned back into the office no later than October 18^th.

21^st Annual Miss Land O Lights Pageant will be held November 2 at the AHS Auditorium. Entry forms are in the office.

PPMB will march Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in the Showcase of Bands - performance time is 1:36.

October 3, 2019

Students a reminder, today is the last day to purchase Chromebook insurance.

October 8th and 9th are College Application Days! The counseling staff and college recruiters will be in the Library all day to help seniors apply!!

October 16th is College Gear Day! All faculty and students are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear!!

Flu Shot forms are in your English Classrooms. You can pick them up there or in the office. They need to be turned back into the office no later than October 18^th.

The PPMB will march Saturday in the 4 States Marching Contest at Grim Stadium in Texarkana, TX at 1 p.m. Admission is $5

The AHS eSports league will be beginning soon! We will be playing League of Legends and Rocket League against schools across the state to decide who is the best. If you are interested, please see Mr. Glasgow in room 314. All skill levels welcome!

Any seniors that are not taking an English class need to see Ms. Sheppard before this Friday, in order to vote for Who's Who.

FBLA students going to the District IV Fall conference next Wednesday. Must pick up permission slips today to turn in by Tuesday.

Congratulations to Lourin Sisemore and Dylan McFadden, Serenity Café’s September employees of the month. They both have gone above and beyond showing leadership skills.

This Friday, the cheerleaders will host the “Boot those miners” pep rally. All students are encouraged to wear their camo to support the Panthers!”

October 2, 2019

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

Flu Shot forms are your English Classrooms. You can pick them up there or in the office. They need to be turned back into the office no later than October 18^th.

Juniors, Jostens will be here Thursday, October 3 to hand out class ring packets.

Any seniors that are not taking an English class need to see Ms. Sheppard before this Friday, October 4th, in order to vote for Who's Who.

FBLA Meeting today, Oct. 2nd during A and B lunch with Mrs. Tipton. We will take nominations for Officers and pick up information for Dist. IV Conference Next Wed. on Oct. 9^th

This Friday, the cheerleaders will host the “Boot those miners” pep rally. All students are encouraged to wear their camo to support the Panthers!”

October 1, 2019

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

Flu Shot forms are being taken to your English Classrooms. You can pick them up there. They need to be turned back into the office no later than October 18^th.

Juniors, Jostens will be here Thursday, October 3 to hand out class ring packets.

Any seniors that are not taking an English class need to see Ms. Sheppard before this Friday, October 4th, in order to vote for Who's Who.

Pantherettes will travel to Ft. Lake today. 9^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with JV and Varsity following. Good Luck Pantherettes.

September 27, 2019

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

Juniors, Jostens will be here Thursday, October 3 to hand out class ring packets.

Any seniors that are not taking an English class need to see Ms. Sheppard before this Friday, October 4th, in order to vote for Who's Who.

Pantherettes will host Arkadelphia today. 7^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with 8^th and 9^th grade following. Good luck Pantherettes!!

September 26, 2019

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

AHS Serenity Café will have a fruit slush machine next week. The flavors of the first month will be Strawberry Kiwi and Blue Raspberry.

Pantherettes will travel to Lisa Academy today. JV will begin play at 5:00 with Varsity following.

9^th gr. Panthers will host Harmony Grove tonight. 7 gr. will begin play at 5:30 with 9^th grade kicking off at 7:00 p.m. Good Luck Panthers!

September 25, 2019

Arkansas Tech Recruiter will be here tomorrow. Students that would like to meet with him can go by and sign up in the Counseling Center!

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

AHS Serenity Café will have a fruit slush machine next week. The flavors of the first month will be Strawberry Kiwi and Blue Raspberry.

September 24, 2019

Arkansas Tech Recruiter will be here Thursday. Students that would like to meet with him can go by and sign up in the Counseling Center!

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

Pantherettes will travel to Liberty Eylau today. 9^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with JV and Varsity following. Good Luck Pantherettes!

September 23, 2019

Arkansas Tech Recruiter will be here next Thursday. Students that would like to meet with him can go by and sign up in the Counseling Center!

Students a reminder, you have until October 4^th to purchase Chromebook insurance.

Pantherettes will travel to Malvern today. 8^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with 9^th and Varsity following.

Panther JV will host the DeQueen Leopards tonight. Kickoff is at 7:30. Good luck to all our Panther teams.

September 20, 2019

Arkansas Tech Recruiter will be here next Thursday. Students that would like to meet with him can go by and sign up in the Counseling Center!

Today is the last day to sign up for the October ACT that will be given on our campus. Go by the counseling center for more info.

It’s the last day to join FBLA and register for the Fall District Conference in October. See Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack.

There will be an FBLA Meeting today during A & B lunch for all student who has joined or plans to join FBLA. Get your lunch and go to Mrs. Tipton’s classroom.

September 13, 2019

Juniors who wish to take the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 16th, need to go by the counseling center and sign up as soon as possible. See your email for more information

Anyone interested in joining the FFA needs to pay their dues of $20 to Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry. This covers Local, State and National dues along with a subscription to a national publication.

FBLA Deadline is approaching. Get your dues to Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack by next Friday.

At 5:30 on Tuesday, September 17, AHS will be hosting a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament in the cafeteria. Come play and compete with other students to find out who is the best in the school! There will be a $2 entry fee, and prizes will go to the top three competitors. Please see Mr. Glasgow in room 314 to sign up.

Panthers will host the Hope Bobcats tonight. Kick-off is at 7:30. Homecoming coronation will begin at 6:50.

Students that ride the bus home today need to make sure you are at the bus drive at 1:30.

September 12, 2019

Juniors who wish to take the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 16th, need to go by the counseling center and sign up as soon as possible. See your email for more information

Tomorrow’s dress up is #filterfriday - A Purple and Gold filter from the snap, Will end our week and that’s a Wrap!

Anyone interested in joining the FFA needs to pay their dues of $20 to Mr. Bigham or Mr. Gentry. This covers Local, State and National dues along with a subscription to a national publication.

FBLA Deadline is approaching. Get your dues to Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack by next Friday.

Panthers Golf will travel to DeQueen today.

Panther Volleyball will host Harmony Grove today. 9^th grade will begin play at 4:30 with JV and Varsity following. There will be no 8^th grade game.

9^th gr. Panthers will travel to Camden Fairview today. 8^th grade will play at 5:30 and 9^th grade will kick-off at 7:00. Good Luck to all our Panthers today.

September 9, 2019

Tomorrow’s dress up is #toocutetuesday – This is the day to impress, Compete with others to be the best.

Food drive – all food items must be marked with your class, freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

All students that would like to join FBLA please see Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack. The membership drive will go through Sept. 20th. Dues are $30.

Serenity Coffee Shop is open every day at 7:30 a.m.

September 5, 2019

Reminder – We have to have a headcount for the homecoming dance, therefore there will be a deadline of this Friday to purchase your homecoming dance ticket. See Mrs. Ringgold.

All students that would like to join FBLA please see Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack. The membership drive will go through Sept. 20th. Dues are $30.

Serenity Coffee Shop is open every day at 7:30 a.m. Go by and see all the new drinks on the menu.

We have a few extra yearbooks for sale. They are $50. See Ms. Sheppard in room 313 to purchase one.

Project Prevent You Coalition will meet in the library Friday at noon.

August 28, 2019

The University of Arkansas recruiter will be here September 19th at 9 am. The Henderson recruiter will be here October 1st at 11:15 am. Juniors and Seniors interested can sign up in the counseling center!

All students that would like to join FBLA please see Mrs. Tipton or Mrs. McCormack. The membership drive will go through Sept. 20th. Dues are $30 and include National, State, and Local dues as well as the t-shirt fee and first conference fee in October. We look forward to another successful year.

Serenity Café will be opening next week.

Mrs. Ringgold’s Tutoring Program will be hosting the Homecoming Dance that will be held after the Homecoming game, September 13. Tickets are $5. She will not begin selling them until tomorrow.

August 26, 2019

Good Morning!!

Parking passes must be purchased by this Friday. At that time if you do not have a 19-20 parking pass in your car parked on the campus you will receive a ticket.

Any student that is interested in being the KDQN Correspondent for the fall 2019 semester, please contact Ronda Pounds at rpounds@ashdownschools.org

SkillsUSA Membership dues are $13 and include state and national membership. Pay Mrs. Silva

The AHS Serenity Cafe will open next week. The new Baristas are in training. We will be introducing a new 100% Slush soon in these flavors: Strawberry Kiwi and Blue Raspberry. We look forward to serving you at 7:30 next week!

August 22, 2019

Good Morning!!

Parking passes must be purchased by Friday, August 30. At that time if you do not have a 19-20 parking pass in your car parked on the campus you will receive a ticket.

Class officer elections will be held today.

Students will be voting for Homecoming Court. Voting will be open from 8-3:23. Students will need to vote in the classroom they dock their Chromebooks or in the library if their Chromebook is not there.

Any student that is interested in being the KDQN Correspondent for the fall 2019 semester, please contact Ronda Pounds at rpounds@ashdownschools.org

Pantherettes will host their first Volleyball game tonight. Games will begin at 5:30. Good Luck Pantherettes.

SkillsUSA Membership drive has begun. $13 dues include state and national membership. Pay Mrs. Silva by next Tuesday, August 27

August 21, 2019

Good Morning!!

Parking passes must be purchased by Friday, August 30. At that time if you do not have a 19-20 parking pass in your car parked on the campus you will receive a ticket.

Class officer elections will be held via an emailed form on Thursday. If you are interested in running, please email Mrs. Smith at ssmith@ashdownschools.org. Deadline to sign up is today by 2:00 p.m.

Any student that is interested in being the KDQN Correspondent for the fall 2019 semester, please contact Ronda Pounds at rpounds@ashdownschools.org

Pantherettes will host their first Volleyball game this Thursday. Games will begin at 5:30.

SkillsUSA Membership drive has begun. $13 dues include state and national membership. Pay Mrs. Silva by next Tuesday, August 27

August 19, 2019

Good Morning!!

Students a reminder, along with all cell phones, all smartwatches are to be off and out of sight.

All students that drive to school must have a parking permit. You will need to see Mrs. Connie Anderson in room 310 to purchase your parking permit. They are $10.

Class officer elections will be held via an emailed form on Thursday, August 22. The positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Reporter. If you are interested in running, please email Mrs. Smith at ssmith@ashdownschools.org. Please state the position you would like to run for and what grade you are in. If you are a Student Council Officer, you may not run for class officer. Class officers will have LOTS of responsibility during homecoming week and throughout the school year. If you are not organized and responsible, please do not run.

School Pictures will be taken this Wednesday. You should have picked up your order envelope in your English Classrooms. You will have to provide payment in the envelope to present to the photographer Wednesday.

August 16, 2019

Good Morning!!

Senior Girls will be having a meeting today at 10:45 in the cafeteria. You will be called out by the intercom.

All students that drive to school must have a parking permit. You will need to see Mrs. Connie Anderson in room 310 to purchase your parking permit. They are $10.

School Pictures will be taken next Wednesday. You will receive your order envelope in your English Classrooms today or tomorrow. You will have to provide payment in the envelope to present to the photographer the day of pictures.

Student Council Officers will meet in the maker space with Mrs. Smith today at 12:00. Please bring your lunch.

August 15, 2019

Good Morning!!

All students that drive to school must have a parking permit. You will need to see Mrs. Connie Anderson in room 310 to purchase your parking permit. They are $10.

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