9/14/23 Announcements

9/14/23 Announcements

Jen Jockisch

September 14, 2023

Thursday 9/14/23 Announcements

Today’s Lunch:  Meatloaf    

  • The next musical rehearsal for ALL cast members is tonight Thursday, September 14 from 3-4:30 in the music room.  The rehearsal on this Friday, September 15 has been changed to 6-9 for ALL.  This will be a choreography session, so please wear appropriate shoes.
  • This is another reminder that bus students are not allowed to walk to the primary school to board their bus. You must board a bus at the HS.
  • Sophomores – Josten’s will be back to take your class ring and letter jacket orders on Tuesday, September 19th during Study Hall and lunch. All rings ordered during class ring week receive $40 off! Extra packets are in the office.
  • Did you know Friday, September 15 is International Dot Day? Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, Dot Day seeks to empower young people to “make their mark” on the world and let their creativity shine through. Celebrate in the library with a different activity each day and make sure to grab a dot from Miss Shaffer to help decorate the hallway outside the library. Dots are due back to Miss Shaffer by September 15.
  • Attention All Science Club Members. There will be a brief Science Club meeting at the end of the 5B period today. Everyone who signed up for Science Club must attend.
  • There are four more spots open for the Spanish Club field trip this Friday! Signed permission slips required—if you need one, see Ms. Brodbeck in room 13.
  • Wrestling open gym will be this Saturday at the primary school from 9-10am
  • All history league members (and those who signed up at the club fair) should check their email for the link to the google classroom, an update on tasks to join, and the next meeting!
  • The back-to-school bash has been rescheduled for this Friday at 7:30 and has been turned into a movie night. All high school students are welcome to bring a lawn chair and watch live action Scooby Doo on the baseball shed.  Snacks will be provided and there will be no admission fee.
  • The Spirit committee is having a Tailgate Party tonight from 4 to 6pm for all students!!!  Free hot dogs, chips and drinks!  We will cheer on the cross-country kids at their meet and then head into the gym to cheer on the volleyball team! 
  • If you are interested in lifting before or after school, come see Mr. Robison in room 14 to sign-up and get more information. We will begin lifting on Tuesday September 19th.
  • Tonight's home volleyball game theme is tie dye! It will be a fun filled week to be a Raider! 
  • We will be having a Flu Vaccine clinic October 5th. Please take a packet home to have your parent fill out. They are located on the office ledge. Please return completed forms by September 28th  to the Main Office if you wish to participate.
  • Attention Juniors! The PSAT/NMSQT will be offered October 18th. The test is digital and will last approximately 2 ½ hours. The cost is $12 to test, and there are only 25 spots available. This test will help prepare you for the SAT in the spring and enter you into a pool of National Merit Scholarships. Please see Mrs. Harbourn to sign up or if you have questions.
  • (Only announce Tuesdays & Fridays) State of Illinois law mandates every Freshman and new student must have a current health physical by October 15; all Senior students are required to have a meningitis vaccine, by October 15th.  Please turn these papers into the Main office, or to Nurse Denise.