*Lunch for Thurs, Sept 20 is chili with crackers, tossed salad, cherry crisp & fruit

*Lunch for tomorrow has changed to a cookout.

*JH Girls Basketball plays tonight in the Central Tournament.

*High School book club members need to stop by the library before tomorrow to pick up the next book.

*The Accounting class will be hosting another breakfast tomorrow.  They will be serving cinnamon rolls.  There are pre-order forms in the office for anyone who is planning to eat breakfast.  If you pre-order for Friday's breakfast, you will receive a free drink with your meal.  Pre-order forms can be turned in to Mr. Rea with your money.

*There will be a handbook meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 in the library.  Anyone participating in sports or clubs must attend a meeting, along with their parents. 

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*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a few opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The Altrusa Coat Drive needs help sorting and sizing donated coats.  They also need help on the Coat give away day.  The list of the dates, times, and place can be found in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

*Quote of the day - Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again...this time more intelligently.  -Henry Ford

*Lunch for Weds, Oct 19 is lasagna, garlic stix, 7-layer salad, cookie & fruit

*Seniors will be gone today to the College and Career Fair in Pittsfield.

*High School book club members need to stop by the library before Friday to pick up the next book.

*Books are available in the library for:  Serenity Austin, Alex Cookson, Logan Hilgenbrink, Jared Jones

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*On Friday, the Accounting class will be hosting another breakfast.  They will be serving cinnamon rolls.  There are pre-order forms in the office for anyone who is planning to eat breakfast.  If you pre-order for Friday's breakfast, you will receive a free drink with your meal.  Pre-order forms can be turned in to Mr. Rea with your money.

*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a few opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The Altrusa Coat Drive needs help sorting and sizing donated coats.  They also need help on the Coat give away day.  The list of the dates, times, and place can be found in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

*Quote of the day - Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.  -Margaret Walker

*Lunch for Tues, Oct 18 is chicken patty on bun, twice baked casserole, green beans & fruit

*We will run the meeting schedule today instead of Weds for Student Council.

*JH Girls Basketball plays tonight in the Central Tournament.

*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo tonight from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for tomorrow's College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.  You will then have the afternoon off.

*On Friday, the Accounting class will be hosting another breakfast.  They will be serving cinnamon rolls.  There are pre-order forms in the office for anyone who is planning to eat breakfast.  If you pre-order for Friday's breakfast, you will receive a free drink with your meal.  Pre-order forms can be turned in to Mr. Rea with your money.

*Books are available in the library for:  Alex Cookson, Logan Hilgenbrink, Jared Jones, Stephanie Nelson

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*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a few opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The Altrusa Coat Drive needs help sorting and sizing donated coats.  They also need help on the Coat give away day.  The list of the dates, times, and place can be found in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

*Quote of the day - Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.  By Ernest Dimnet

*Lunch for Fri, Oct 14 is a cookout.

The WIU representative will be here today at lunch time in the second computer lab.

*Football team plays tonight at Carrollton at 7:00.

*Seniors:  Pizza and cookie dough orders are due TODAY to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. Your money is due with the orders. Checks should be made out to the high school.

*If you are in pep club, or want to be in pep club, and have not paid your $3 fee yet, you need to pay it to Mrs. Reeves or Miss Isaacks TODAY!!!

*The end of First Quarter is today.

*Danielle Bevens and Cody Hildebrand still owe art club dues.  Please get them turned in to Mrs. Zanger by today. 

*Students needing community service hours have a great opportunity to earn them during the Altrusa Coat Drive.  The help is needed in sorting and sizing the donated coats.  Also on the Coat give away day there is a great need for help.  The list of the dates, times, and place can be found in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

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*Juniors - please turn in your dues & community service hours

*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for the Oct. 19th College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.

*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a few opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The concession stand for the JV Volleyball tournament tomorrow needs workers, anytime from 8-5.  Please sign up in the office.

*Quote of the day - One must always draw, draw with the eyes, when one cannot draw with a pencil.  By Bathus

*Lunch for Thurs, Oct 13 corndogs, macaroni & cheese, cheesecake & fruit.  Lunch for Fri, Oct 14 has changed to a cookout.

*The Seniors group picture will be taken this morning.  Please wear a solid color shirt (fall colors--red, orange, yellow) and dark jeans with no holes.  Order forms for the picture are in the office--an 8x10 is $10.00 and must be turned in today.  (Seniors' half day off will not be today.  It will be the afternoon after the college day next Wednesday.

*HS Volleyball plays tonight in their final home game vs Meredosia at 6:00.  It is Senior Night for the senior athletes from the fall sports of football, golf & volleyball.  Pep Club would like you come and help pack the place for our seniors!  Please come and show your Payson spirit!!!

*Tonight's JH Girls Basketball game vs Unity has been rescheduled for Sat, Nov 5.

*JH Basketball conditioning is in the EMPR tonight.

*The JH Basketball Parents meeting is at 6:00 tonight in the HS library.

*Cameron Brink, Danielle Bevens and Cody Hildebrand still owe art club dues.  Please get them turned in to Mrs. Zanger by today. 

*Seniors:  Pizza and cookie dough orders are due TOMORROW to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. Your money is due with the orders. Checks should be made out to the high school.

*If you are in pep club, or want to be in pep club, and have not paid your $3 fee yet, you need to pay it to Mrs. Reeves or Miss Isaacks TOMORROW!!!

*The end of First Quarter is tomorrow.

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*Juniors - please turn in your dues & community service hours

*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for the Oct. 19th College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.

*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*The Pep Club is selling the "cinch sacks" that are blue and white with Payson Seymour Indians on them.  Inside the bag there is an umbrella, poncho, sunglasses and water bottle--all have Payson Seymour written on them.  We are selling them for $20.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a couple opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The concession stand for the JV Volleyball tournament on Saturday needs workers, anytime from 8-5.  Please sign up in the office.

*Quote of the day - Be miserable.  Or motivate yourself.  Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.  By Wayne Dyer

*Reminder of the PEA union meeting tonight after school at 3:20 in the grade school conference room.

*Lunch for Weds, Oct 12 is spaghetti, garlic stix, tossed salad, cookie & fruit

*Lunch for Thurs, Oct 13 has changed to corndogs & macaroni & cheese.  Lunch for Fri, Oct 14 has changed to a cookout.

*There is no VOTEC today.

*We will run Meeting schedule today for FFA & FBLA.

*26 Juniors will be taking the PSAT test today during periods 1-5 in the Drivers Ed room.  Teachers--the bells will not ring at the end of these periods, so please release students on your own (at 8:44, 9:24, 10:04, 10:44, 11:24).  Students--please be quiet in the library wing while changing classes.  Drivers Ed will meet in Mrs. Reeves room.   

*HS Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Griggsville-Perry at 6:00.

*Seniors - Reminder that your group picture will be taken tomorrow morning.  Please wear a solid color shirt (fall colors--red, orange, yellow) and dark jeans with no holes.  Order forms for the picture are in the office--an 8x10 is $10.00 and must be turned in that day.  (Seniors' half day off will not be tomorrow.  It will be the afternoon after the college day next Wednesday.

*Congratulations to the Payson Seymour Marching Indians for taking home 2nd at the Illinois College Homecoming parade in Jacksonville this last weekend.  This concluded their very successful marching season.

*Congratulations to Hannah Mahon, Paige Marshall, Grace Behrensmeyer and Lane Harmon for making IMEA District 4 all district band.  These students will be representing Payson at the IMEA music festival in Macomb on Nov 5.

*The following students need to see Mrs. Zanger today:  Cameron Brink, Cody Hildebrand, Amy Gille

*Would the following students stop by the office today:  Ryan Hildebrand, Amy Hill, Courtney Porter, Eric Reid, Daulton Speckhart, Michael Sprague, Seth Terwelp, Monte Wietholder, Grace Behrensmeyer, Alaina Cook, Codi Mast, Jody Steffen

*Juniors - please turn in your dues & community service hours

*Class rings will be delivered Mon, Oct 24 before school (7:30-8:00).   The ring must be paid for before you can pick it up.

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*Thursday night is Fall Senior Night at the volleyball game!  Senior athletes from the fall sports of football, golf & volleyball will be recognized, along with their parents.  Pep Club would like you come and help pack the place for our seniors!  Please come and show your Payson spirit!!!

*Seniors:  Pizza and cookie dough orders are due this Friday to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. Your money is due with the orders. Checks should be made out to the high school.

*If you are in pep club, or want to be in pep club, and have not paid your $3 fee yet, you need to pay it to Mrs. Reeves or Miss Isaacks by this FRIDAY!!!

*The end of First Quarter is Fri, Oct 14.

*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for the Oct. 19th College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*The Pep Club is selling the "cinch sacks" that are blue and white with Payson Seymour Indians on them.  Inside the bag there is an umbrella, poncho, sunglasses and water bottle--all have Payson Seymour written on them.  We are selling them for $20.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a couple opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The concession stand for the JV Volleyball tournament on Saturday needs workers, anytime from 8-5.  Please sign up in the office.

*Lunch for Tues, Oct 11 is chicken strips, twice baked casserole, green beans & fruit.

*JH Basketball is in the EMPR tonight.

*Thursday night is Fall Senior Night at the volleyball game! Pep Club would like you come and help pack the place for our seniors! Please come and show your Payson spirit!!!

*Seniors:  Pizza and cookie dough orders are due this Friday to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. Your money is due with the orders. Checks should be made out to the high school.

*If you are in pep club, or want to be in pep club, and have not paid your $3 fee yet, you need to pay it to Mrs. Reeves or Miss Isaacks by this FRIDAY!!!

*The end of First Quarter is Fri, Oct 14.

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*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for the Oct. 19th College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*The Pep Club is selling the "cinch sacks" that are blue and white with Payson Seymour Indians on them.  Inside the bag there is an umbrella, poncho, sunglasses and water bottle--all have Payson Seymour written on them.  We are selling them for $20.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a couple opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The concession stand for the JV Volleyball tournament on Saturday needs workers, anytime from 8-5.  Please sign up in the office.

*Lunch for Mon, Oct 10 is egg casserole, hashbrown cubes, biscuits & jelly & fruit

*Prices for an individual sandwich at lunch has raised to $1.75 and milk has raised to $.35

*There is no VOTEC today

*Chris Ehrhardt & Hannah Mahon compete today in the sectional golf meet.

*HS Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Western in the Pink Game.

*JH Girls Basketball plays at QJH tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 5:00.

*JV Football plays at Brown Co at 6:30.

*JH Basketball is in the HS Gym tonight.

*Congratulations to the Student of the Month for September - Hannah Mahon and for October - Catherine Richards.

*Seniors:  The list of participants for the Oct. 19th College and Career Fair in Pittsfield are listed on Mrs. Callahan’s web page.

*Community Service hours are available by working in the concession stand on Saturday during the JV Volleyball tournament, anytime from 8-5.  Please sign up in the office.

*The end of First Quarter is Fri, Oct 14.

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*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*The Pep Club is selling the "cinch sacks" that are blue and white with Payson Seymour Indians on them.  Inside the bag there is an umbrella, poncho, sunglasses and water bottle--all have Payson Seymour written on them.  We are selling them for $20.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a couple opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.

*The Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives Memorial Scholarship applications are now available in Mrs. Callahan’s office.  To be eligible your parent(s) must be members of REA and currently receiving services from them.  Deadline is December 31, 2011.

*The Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan, and are offered only to sons or daughters of REA employees.  Deadline is December 31, 2011.

*The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Illinois is holding their annual scholarship program.  Applicants need not be affiliated with the organization, but must be a resident of Illinois.  A personal statement, as well as family financial need are required.  Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  The deadline is March 1, 2012.

*The Lavern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship applications are in Mrs. Callahan’s office.  It is provided to individuals planning to attend the lineworker’s school in Springfield, IL.

*Senior females planning on majoring in education (being a teacher):  See Mrs. Callahan for a scholarship application from the Quincy Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. 

*Lunch for Fri, Oct 7 has changed to a cookout.  They will have the cookies & candy available in the hallway. 

*Prices for an individual sandwich at lunch has raised to $1.75 and milk has raised to $.35

*Juniors - Your money for PSAT is due TODAY.  The test will be on Weds, Oct 12 in the morning.

*$2.00 Spanish Club dues MUST be paid to Jessa Patrick or Mr. Harbourn TODAY.

*Those interested in joining Quiz Bowl this year, please sign up in Mr. Harbourn's room TODAY.

*Football plays tonight at home vs Brown Co at 7:00.

*The Illinois College Parade in Jacksonville tomorrow.  Bus time is at 6:45 and the parade starts at 10:00.  Remember to bring black socks & shoes.

*Monday's home volleyball game vs Western will be the Pink Game.

*Congratulations to Chris Ehrhardt & Hannah Mahon who both advanced to the sectional golf meet on Monday!

*There will be no VOTEC on Mon, Oct 10

*The end of First Quarter is Fri, Oct 14.

*The Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives Memorial Scholarship applications are now available in Mrs. Callahan’s office.  To be eligible your parent(s) must be members of REA and currently receiving services from them.  Deadline is December 31, 2011.

*The Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan, and are offered only to sons or daughters of REA employees.  Deadline is December 31, 2011.

*The Lavern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship applications are in Mrs. Callahan’s office.  It is provided to individuals planning to attend the lineworker’s school in Springfield, IL.

*Senior females planning on majoring in education (being a teacher):  See Mrs. Callahan for a scholarship application from the Quincy Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. 

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*Hannibal High School is hosting a Beyond H.S. Expo on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.  Over fifty colleges, technical schools, and military representatives will be in attendance.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be on Fri, Oct 28 in the HS MPR.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*The Pep Club is selling the "cinch sacks" that are blue and white with Payson Seymour Indians on them.  Inside the bag there is an umbrella, poncho, sunglasses and water bottle--all have Payson Seymour written on them.  We are selling them for $20.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a couple opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.

*The Quote of the Day - "You are writing the story of your life, one moment at a time."  by Doc Childre and Howard Martin