Greene County Tech High School

Congratulations to Neely Nelson and Jocelyn Eguia for earning a place in the 2025 Arkansas All-State Choir!

GCTHS Choir students went to AState to compete at All-State Choir auditions. We are proud of their hard work and dedication over many months of preparation and qualifying events!

Happy National School Counselor Week! We are truly blessed with the two best at GCT High School—Breta Dean and Ray Stricker! Their dedication, kindness, and guidance make a lasting impact on our students every day. From helping navigate challenges to celebrating successes, they go above and beyond to support our school community. Thank you, Breta and Ray, for all that you do! You are so appreciated! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #ThankYou

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, February 7, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & Alma Mater LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Pot Pie and Green Beans 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Congratulations to the following members of Troupe 7614 for their recent accomplishments in Individual Events: Superior: Aubrey Schalk, Avery Cooper, Tristin Holcomb, Chloe Mears Excellent: Neely Nelson, Jaren Boozer, Lance Ward, Lakyn HoskinsMadison Davis, Lucy Graham, Garrett Veal, Melanie Gragg, Zoey Henry Troupe 7614 received a rating of Excellent for their One Act Play "Dark Road" Ratings of Superior and Excellent will be awarded at the state level. All Superior ratings are eligible to compete at the national level and will receive a scholarship. Aubrey Schalk and Avery Cooper will compete next week at our State Festival for Best of Show. State Festival will be in Russellville on February 13-15, We noticed too many students in the hall after the tardy bell. Students if you are in the hallways after the bell, you need to have a note from a teacher. Military Ball tonight at 6:00 p.m. If you are taking the ACT Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so if you have any pictures that you haven't sent Mrs Herren please do so asap. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, February 6, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: General Tso’s Chicken and Roasted Broccoli 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Italian Meatball Sub Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad or Chicken Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Mini Strawberry Bagels Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION We noticed too many students in the hall after the tardy bell. Students if you are in the hallways after the bell, you need to have a note from a teacher. Congratulations to these 5 students that qualified to advance to compete at the State FBLA Conference: Riley Bennett - Intro to FBLA Harper Cline - Marketing Emma Holmes - Accounting I Alyssa Palmer - Intro to Public Speaking Brayleigh Sneed - Personal Finance Pay it Forward Club will meet today during enrichment to work on our Valentines gift bags for our friends in Courage Hall. We will deliver these to them next Thursday, Feb. 13th. You will only be allowed to attend that activity next week if you sign up during today's meeting. We will meet in Mr. Blake's classroom. Students and Staff, you have been emailed a google form to nominate teacher of the month and support staff of the month. If you haven’t nominated someone yet, please do so today by 3:30 Spirit Week Dress up day as follows: Thur: BBQ dad/Soccer mom Fri: Green/Gold Friday Military Ball at 6:00 p.m. If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is today. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading The final deadline for all of the yearbook pages is 2/23 so if you have any pictures that you haven't sent Mrs Herren please do so asap. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty with gravy 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Cheesesteak Flatbread Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Convenience Item Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Students and Staff, you have been emailed a google form to nominate teacher of the month and support staff of the month. Spirit Week Dress up day as follows: Wed: Camo/Redneck Tech Day Thur: BBQ dad/Soccer mom Fri: Green/Gold If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is today. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

Huge shout out to Director of Bands at GCT, Kim R. Webb!!! #congratulations#waytorepresent#we aresoproudofyou Check out the link below: https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2025/webb-kim/

TECH TV students working hard at the Miss GCT Pageant. Mrs. Teager provided the workers with food for the long day!

Here are some more photos of our kids from Mr Blake's Pay It Forward Club making a positive impact with our youngest Golden Eagles.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, February 4, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: BBQ Shredded Pork with Baked Beans 2Mato: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, or Beef Taco Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Students and Staff, you have been emailed a google form to nominate teacher of the month and support staff of the month. Spirit Week Dress up day as follows: Wed: Camo/Redneck Tech Day Thur: BBQ dad/Soccer mom Fri: Green/Gold If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Wrestling @ Vilonia at 5:00 p.m. Students need to be dismissed after 7th period. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Monday, February 3, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & National Anthem LUNCH MENU Create: Savory Baked Stuffed Potato 2Mato: Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Turkey Chef Salad 2nd Chance Breakfast: Pancake on a stick Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION Mrs. Oost and Mrs. Woodall have emailed some students about reporting to enrichment. If you are one of those students, make sure you show up as directed. ACT Bootcamp will be held Tuesday, February 4. A Google Form was emailed to all students. Only complete the form if you would like to attend Bootcamp. If you sign up, you will attend all of the subject sessions. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Roush. If you are taking the ACT this Saturday and need a calculator, ask a math teacher to add you to the calculator list. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball Vs Paragould, Arena, 6:00 p.m.

Mr Blake's Pay It Forwad club has been doing great things at GCT. Today they spent their lunch as "Lunch Buddies" at the Primary school.

2025 Arkansas FFA Auction CDE Preliminary State Qualifying Contest Hot Springs, AR Congratulations to Thompson Phelps on a Top 10 qualifying performance today at the Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Convention. Thompson will compete in the 2025 1st Annual Arkansas FFA Auction State Contest during the Arkansas State FFA Convention April 21, 2025. Thompson has traveled many miles, worked very hard and has been mentored and taught by world renown Auctioneers. Arkansas Auctioneers Association workshop/contest in Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas Auction CDE workshop in Tontitown, Oklahoma Auctioneers Association workshop/contest in Kellyville, OK. Would like to say a special "Thank You" to: Justin Kennedy, Gary Cooper and AJ Austin for all the opportunities and time spent! "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence"

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, January 31, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge, Moment of Silence, & Alma Mater LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Wings and Roasted Broccoli 2Mato: Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap 2nd Chance Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION ACT Bootcamp will be held Tuesday, February 4. A Google Form was emailed to all students. Only complete the form if you would like to attend Bootcamp. If you sign up, you will attend all of the subject sessions. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Roush. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball @ Marion, 6:00 p.m. JV game at 5:00

Thursday, January 30: Update on Community Stops: Buses 9 (Beaver), 26 (Butterfly), 28 (Bird), and 33 (Cow) will need to be picked up at Lake Street Baptist Church at 3:40 p.m. Bus 15 (Shark): Students that live on gravel will need to meet at Homeplace Furniture at 3:40 p.m. Bus 16 (Grasshopper): Students who live on gravel will need to meet the bus at the intersection of your gravel road and Hwy 69 at 3:40 p.m. If a bus comes to an area they do not feel is safe to cross, they will try to re-route. If they cannot, we will send out information about where to pick up you child through social media or by phone.

GCTSD will be using some community bus stops this afternoon due to flooding. Please be watching for further communication regarding the buses that will be impacted. We understand that parents may need to check out their child early today due to flooding/safety concerns.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, January 30, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Toasty Three Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup 2Mato: Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Southwest Chicken Salad with Cheese 2nd Chance Breakfast: Mini Strawberry Bagels Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION All pageant participants can come during 8th period any day this week to practice their pageant walks. In addition, Mrs. Gage’s 8th period enrichment classes will meet in the auditorium all week. Esports preseason matches begin this week. All who wish to join a team need to see Mr. Hantke in room 313. ACT Bootcamp will be held Tuesday, February 4. A Google Form was emailed to all students. Only complete the form if you would like to attend Bootcamp. If you sign up, you will attend all of the subject sessions. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Roush. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday State Swim Meet @ Russellville, 8:00 a.m. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball @ Marion, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, and Roll 2Mato: Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Ham & American Cheese Sub 2nd Chance Breakfast: Convenience Item Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION All pageant participants can come during 8th period any day this week to practice their pageant walks. In addition, Mrs. Gage’s 8th period enrichment classes will meet in the auditorium all week. Esports preseason matches begin this week. All who wish to join a team need to see Mr. Hantke in room 313. Pay it Forward members who have previously signed up to participate in the lunch buddies program at the Primary this Thursday will need to come by Mrs. Niki's room in Pride Hall to pick up a permission slip. These will need to be signed and returned prior to leaving campus on Thursday. If this is not done, you will not be allowed to participate. ACT Bootcamp will be held Tuesday, February 4. A Google Form was emailed to all students. Only complete the form if you would like to attend Bootcamp. If you sign up, you will attend all of the subject sessions. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Roush. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 7th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Friday State Swim Meet @ Russellville, 8:00 a.m. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball @ Marion, 6:00 p.m.

GREENE COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, January 28, 2025 ____________________________________ The Pledge & Moment of Silence LUNCH MENU Create: General Tso Chicken Stir Fry and Brown Fried Rice 2Mato: Cheese Pizza and Supreme Pizza Grill: Cheeseburger or Hot Chicken Sandwich served with French Fries Sono: Fajita Marinated Chicken Seasoned Beef Taco Meat or Soft Shell Taco with Mexican Corn On the Go: Beef Taco Salad with Cheese 2nd Chance Breakfast: Chicken Biscuit Also remember students, we do have a closed campus for lunch. You are not allowed to check out only for lunch nor receive lunch from restaurants. STUDENT INFORMATION ACT Bootcamp will be held Tuesday, February 4. A Google Form was emailed to all students. Only complete the form if you would like to attend Bootcamp. If you sign up, you will attend all of the subject sessions. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Roush. New dates for the Atlas Spring Interim Testing will be Wednesday, February 19th-Writing and Thursday, February 20th- Reading All pageant participants can come during 8th period any day this week to practice their pageant walks. In addition, Mrs. Gage’s 8th period enrichment classes will meet in the auditorium all week. Esports preseason matches begin this week. All who wish to join a team need to see Mr. Hantke in room 313. Pay it Forward members who have previously signed up to participate in the lunch buddies program at the Primary this Thursday will need to come by Mrs. Niki's room in Pride Hall to pick up a permission slip. These will need to be signed and returned prior to leaving campus on Thursday. If this is not done, you will not be allowed to participate. Students: The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Benefit Beauty Pageant Saturday, February 8, 2025 The 23rd Annual AMMC Foundation Beauty Pageant will be held at the Greene County Tech High School Auditorium This event is a benefit pageant and all proceeds go to the AMMC Foundation. Application & Payment Deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at noon. No exceptions. Entries will not be accepted at the door. Applications are in the office. Attention students: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host a Fifth quarter right after the Paragould vs. Tech Basketball game on Friday February 7th. Please make plans to come. Everyone is invited. UAMS applications are available in the counselor's office. Application deadline is Friday, March 21st. Every Thursday and Friday before First Period in Grand Hall, Troupe 7614 will be collecting "Cans for Kisses" between now and Valentine's Day! Bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive a bag of kisses!!! All items will go in our school's little pantry. Students, If you don't have a note from a teacher to leave your 8th period enrichment room prior to the end of 7th period, you are to remain in your scheduled enrichment room. Teachers, Do not write any notes for students to attend your enrichment class after the end of 7th period. The last day to order a personalized yearbook is 1/31/25. You may order at Jostens.com We are seeing an increase in Pajamas Pants and House Shoes as normal clothing which is prohibited at the High School. Please do not wear these items and it is located on Page 159 in the student handbook. If you have not bought a parking pass and you are driving on campus, please come by the office and purchase one. Tickets will be issued if you are caught. Reminder: Students please come to the office to sign in when you are late and sign out when you get checked out. SENIOR INFORMATION Seniors - Please check your email for a google survey for the prom theme and name. We will be voting until Tuesday for the top two names. Then we will vote again for the top name from Wednesday to Friday this week. Seniors: Submissions are now open for the Senior Slideshow. Each senior can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline to submit your photos is March 1st. Please email your photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net and include your first and last name in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Finley. SPORTS Students: If you have an athletic pass you must have it in hand when coming to a ball game. On big game nights there will not be an admin available to testify if you are a student. Cash is not accepted at door entry but debit, credit, cash app card, google and apple pay are accepted. Swim Meet @ Pocahontas, 5:00 p.m. Sr Girls & Boys Basketball @ Batesville, 6:00 p.m. Friday State Swim Meet @ Russellville, 8:00 a.m. Friday Sr High Girls & Boys Basketball @ Marion, 6:00 p.m.

Senior Parents, We are collecting photos for the Senior Slideshow. You may email photos to seniorslideshow@gctschools.net. Please list your child's first and last name in the subject line. The deadline to submit photos is Saturday, March 1st. You may submit up to 5 photos. Group photos containing several classmates are the best. If you have any questions, you can email Beverly Finley at beverly.finley@gctschools.net