PLANT SALE TODAY, April 12th in front of the school!!! Tomatoes $3! Peppers $2! 9:00-2:00
Happy Paraprofessionals Day! We love our paraprofessionals. Thank you Shayla Jones, Candice Embrey, Angie Pickard for all you do at PHS.
The National Weather Service has put us under a level 3 threat of severe weather this afternoon. Therefore, all Marion County Schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon in order to give our buses time to get all of our students home safely. Be weather aware, and stay safe!
The parent/guardian meeting scheduled for Tuesday night, April 2nd, has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 4th at 5:30 due to the threat of inclement weather on Tuesday night.
Scholarship Opportunity!! Interested in a full scholarship to BSCC on a competitive Esports team? BSCC is now offering at least 10 full scholarships to compete in Esports. Contact Mike Avery (mike.avery@bscc.edu) or Ben Sullins (ben.sulllins@bscc.edu) for more information. 205-921-3177 ext. 5390
Tuesday, April 2nd we will host 2 meetings to help parents/guardians and students make decisions toward their diploma pathways and other opportunities available through PHS for the upcoming 24-25 school year.
At 5:00, current 8th grade students and their families will meet in the Attie Fleming Building to discuss graduation requirements that begin in the 9th grade, such as choosing a standard or honors diploma path and the expectations of each.
At 6:00, we will host a meeting for upcoming 9-12 grade students to discuss opportunities with dual-enrollment in academic as well as career technical courses through local college programs.
The PHS FFA annual tomato and pepper sale will begin Monday, April 1st. Plants are $3 each and can be picked up at the school. Contact an agriscience student or the school next week to purchase.
All Marion County Schools will be closed for Spring Break March 25-29, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 1st. Have fun and stay safe!
PHS Junior Lauren Welch was chosen as a representative for Marion and Lamar County to participate in the 2024 Youth Tour of the Alabama State Capitol. Lauren participated as a part of the Tombigbee Electric Co-op program. She will now have the opportunity to be chosen to attend a similar program in Washington DC. Best of luck Lauren and thank you for representing our communities.
STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS:
SLOW DOWN as the amber flashing caution lights are activated. STOP as the red lights and stop sign are activated.
It's the LAW, and it helps keep our students SAFE!
The good news coming out of Birmingham today is that the PHS JAG program finished 2nd as Most Outstanding Chapter and Lauren Welch as well as Zach Farr qualified for the National Career Development Conference in St. Louis. PHS is proud of all of these students and to be a part of Jobs for America's Graduates.
It's National School Breakfast Week!
There will be no school for Marion County students tomorrow, March 1st, 2024. This will be a workday for teachers.
PHS would like to wish Whitney Pelt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We are all thinking of you and hope you're able to come home soon.
In honor of Career Tech month, PHS JAG was recognized by the Marion County Board of Education today for their success as a premier program in Alabama. These students will be competing in various events at the State level on March 5th in Birmingham. Pictured are Mr Jason Bourland, CTE Director and Mr. Mike King, JAG Specialist.
Phillips High School Esports records their first ever win in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate season opener, Captain Zach Farr sealed the deal after strong showings from Hunter Brewer and a standout performance by newcomer to the game Luke Alexander. Phillips lost only lost 1 of the 9 rounds scheduled in this dominant win! #gobears
Picture Day! Tuesday, February 20th!! Senior cap and gown, track, softball, and baseball pictures!
Next week, high school students will have the opportunity to participate
in the Spring 2024 College Application Campaign (February 19-23, 2024). Many colleges have waived application fees for this event. Follow this link for more information and a list of the participating colleges: https://files.constantcontact.com/ecd88bf2801/7b21cf6b-2b3b-466f-8c0e-b9184ec00e9c.pdf
All Marion County Schools will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Here's your friendly reminder that all visitors to our campus must report to the front office upon arrival. While you're there check out the new doormat, benches and tables made possible with funding through RC&D grants. #gobears
