*Lunch for Weds, March  6 is chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, milk gravy & peaches

*February menus are now in the office.

*We will be running meeting schedule today for FFA & FBLA. 

*ISAT testing continues today for 7th and 8th graders.  We will not be ringing bells for 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours.  Teachers - please release students on your own using the meeting schedule.  Students - please be quiet in the hallways.

*Congratulations to Billy Coonrod who placed 2nd in the WYSE Sectionals in Computer Science.  He now advances to the State competition.   Great job Billy!

*Prom Committee will meet today during lunch in Ms. McGlothlin's room.

*Anyone interested in playing football who has not played at the high school level, please see Coach Degarmo in his room for information today.

*The Educational Talent Search rep will be here tomorrow.  Please stop by the office to pick up their appointment cards:  Elizabeth Davis, Matt Mellon, Allison Smith, Stephanie Nelson, Skylar Brown, Ryan Boone, Megan Kramer, Courtney Porter, Kaytlynn Shepard, Cameron Brink, DJ Steffen, Grace Behrensmeyer, Seth Terwelp, Alaina Cook,

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.