*Lunch for Thurs, March 10 is flapjack stix, hashbrown cubes, mini muffins & fruit

*Congratulations to our March Student of the Month--Courtney Durbin

*There will be a meeting for all potential boys basketball players that are entering grades 9-12 for next school year in Mr. Rea's room at 7:50 am this morning.  It will be a short meeting lasting 5-10 minutes.  Please be prompt.

*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be today during lunch. 

*The following students need to turn in their raffle tickets and money ASAP to Mr. Carey:  Stephanie Nelson, Joel Dietrich, Ryan Boone, Cameron Brink, Conner Lenz, Aaron Rogers, Amber Lippincott

*JH Volleyball players--uniforms need to be turned in to Coach Brokaw by Friday.

*JH Dance tryout practice will be April 4 and 5 from 6:00-7:30.  Tryouts will be April 6 at 6:00.

*Seniors:  John Wood’s JDUB Senior day is Friday, March 25.  The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 1:30 p.m.  All activities are free and include games, a scavenger hunt, lunch, an ice cream eating contest, t-shirt, etc.  If you would like to use one of your college days to attend, you may sign up in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

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*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*HS Cheer tryout practice will be Mon, March 14 and Weds, March 16 from 6:30-8:30.  Tryouts will be Sat, March 19 at 8:00 am.  A sign up sheet is in the office.

*3rd Quarter has now been extended to Fri, March 18

*The Grade School is having a book sale in the EMPR on Sat, March 19 from 8 am - noon.  Every book is 25 cents and all proceeds go to the school beautificiation fund.

*7th Graders--summer baseball forms are now in the office.  They are due by Weds, March 23. 

*There will be a mass pep band on Weds, March 23 featuring the musical talents of the Payson Seymour Pep Band, Meredosia Chambersburg Pep Band, and the Pittsfield Pep Band.  Cost will be $1.00 for students and $2.00 for adults.  Boosters will be selling walking tacos.  Concert starts at 7:00 and Pep Band members need to be present at 5:00 to rehearse the mass pieces.

*HS Dance tryouts will be on March 29 and 31.  A sign up sheet is in the office, along with a flyer to pick up.

*YEARBOOK—Time is running out.  Order your yearbook now.  Pick up a form in the office or from Mrs. Germann

*If you have not paid for your Homecoming shirt, it is now available to anyone.  If you want one, please see Dakota Flesner.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--If you have not turned in your senior picture for the senior video, please turn it in by March 15.  You can give a picture to Bryce Terwelp, Alex Wiseman or Brittany Speckhart or e-mail it to indian.wrapup@gmail.com.  If your picture is not turned in by the 15th, the picture taken by Churchill Photography will be used.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*Lunch for Weds, March 9 is fish sandwich, potato salad, baked beans & fruit

*We will run the meeting schedule for Spanish Club

*There will be a Prom Committee meeting today during lunch in Mr. Harbourn's room.

*3rd Quarter has now been extended to Fri, March 18

*FRESHMAN:  I need your backwards raffle tickets and money ASAP!  Our drawing will be this Friday and we still have roughly 400 tickets out!  I will not be here on Thursday so try to have the money and tickets to me TODAY!  Thanks, Mr. Carey.

*The Blood Drive went very well.  Thank you to all who donated and helped.  We collected 44 donations and there were 8 first time donors.  We have one more later this year, so come donate then. 

*There will be a meeting for all potential boys basketball players that are entering grades 9-12 for next school year in Mr. Rea's room at 7:50 am on Thursday morning.  It will be a short meeting lasting 5-10 minutes.  Please be prompt.

*YEARBOOK—Time is running out.  Order your yearbook now.  Pick up a form in the office or from Mrs. Germann

*HS Cheer tryout practice will be Mon, March 14 and Weds, March 16 from 6:30-8:30.  Tryouts will be Sat, March 19 at 8:00 am.  A sign up sheet is in the office.

*7th Graders--summer baseball forms are now in the office.  They are due by Weds, March 23. 

*Congratulations to the 9th-12th grade students that participated in the IHSA Solo & Ensemble competition last Saturday.  Payson came back from the competition with 1 first, 9 seconds, and 3 thirds.  Great job!

*Pike Co Honor Band rehearsal will be Weds, March 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Pittsfield.  Bus time is 4:30 from the high school.

*There will be a mass pep band on Weds, March 23 featuring the musical talents of the Payson Seymour Pep Band, Meredosia Chambersburg Pep Band, and the Pittsfield Pep Band.  Cost will be $1.00 for students and $2.00 for adults.  Boosters will be selling walking tacos.  Concert starts at 7:00 and Pep Band members need to be present at 5:00 to rehearse the mass pieces.

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*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The Grade School is having a book sale in the EMPR on Sat, March 19 from 8 am - noon.  Every book is 25 cents and all proceeds go to the school beautificiation fund.

*HS Dance tryouts will be on March 29 and 31.  A sign up sheet is in the office, along with a flyer to pick up.

*If you have not paid for your Homecoming shirt, it is now available to anyone.  If you want one, please see Dakota Flesner.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--If you have not turned in your senior picture for the senior video, please turn it in by March 15.  You can give a picture to Bryce Terwelp, Alex Wiseman or Brittany Speckhart or e-mail it to indian.wrapup@gmail.com.  If your picture is not turned in by the 15th, the picture taken by Churchill Photography will be used.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

Weekend Events

*8th Grade Volleyball plays Saturday in the Mendon Tournament.  1st game is at 8:30.  Bus at 7:15.

*IHSA Solo & Ensemble for High School is Saturday in Rushville.  Bus time is 6:00 am.

*The Homecoming Dance is Saturday night at 7 pm.

*There is no school on Mon, March 7 for Casmir Pulaski Day.

*5th/6th Basketball plays tonight at home vs Liberty at 6:00.

*FFA lock-in is Sunday evening.

*Lunch for Tues, March 8 is spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic stix, tossed salad & fruit

*The blood drive is today.

*Sophomores are attending the Career Fair at JWCC today.  Students need to report to their 4th hour class, then, if it's ok with your teacher, please go to the Art Room for a quick Sophomore meeting before leaving for JWCC.

*3rd Quarter ends on Fri, March 11

*HS Dance tryouts will be on March 29 and 31.  A sign up sheet is in the office, along with a flyer to pick up.

*The Grade School is having a book sale in the EMPR on Sat, March 19 from 8 am - noon.  Every book is 25 cents and all proceeds go to the school beautificiation fund.

*Congratulations to the newly elected FFA greenhand officers:  Luke Merritt--President; Aaron Rogers--Vice-President; Juliann Pryor--Secretary; Katelyn Wolf--Reporter; Brady Loos--Treasurer; Brett Loos--Sentinel; Ryan Boone--Parliamentarian.

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*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*If you have not paid for your Homecoming shirt, it is now available to anyone.  If you want one, please see Dakota Flesner.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--If you have not turned in your senior picture for the senior video, please turn it in by March 15.  You can give a picture to Bryce Terwelp, Alex Wiseman or Brittany Speckhart or e-mail it to indian.wrapup@gmail.com.  If your picture is not turned in by the 15th, the picture taken by Churchill Photography will be used.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*Lunch for Fri, March 4 is chili, crackers, cookie & fruit.

*ISAT testing for JH continues today.

*Softball players will meet today during lunch in Ms. Wiedman's room.

*Weightlifting is tonight.

*If you have not paid for your Homecoming shirt, it is now available to anyone.  If you want one, please see Dakota Flesner.

*IHSA Solo & Ensemble for High School will be tomorrow in Rushville.  Bus time is 6:00 am.

*8th Grade Volleyball plays tomorrow in the Mendon Tournament.  1st game is at 8:30.  Bus at 7:15.

*The Homecoming Dance is tomorrow night at 7 pm.

*There is no school on Mon, March 7 for Casmir Pulaski Day.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*Sophomores will have a class meeting on Tues, March 8.

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*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*Sophomores--a reminder to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--If you have not turned in your senior picture for the senior video, please turn it in by March 15.  You can give a picture to Bryce Terwelp, Alex Wiseman or Brittany Speckhart or e-mail it to indian.wrapup@gmail.com.  If your picture is not turned in by the 15th, the picture taken by Churchill Photography will be used.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due today.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Weds, March 2 is hot dog, macaroni & cheese, peas & fruit

*March menus are available in the office.

*We will run meeting schedule today for Art Club.

*ISAT testing for JH continues today.

*We are having a freshman class meeting during lunch today (3/2) in Mr. Carey's room. Please attend!  You will be expected to stay the entire lunch period.

*JH Basketball players--A team picture will be taken today at 2:30.  Please bring your uniform, shooting shirt & long sleeve Payson Braves shirt.

*5th/6th Basketball plays at home tonight vs Unity at 6:00.

*Pike County Honor Band rehearsal will be tonight from 6:30-8:30 pm in Pittsfield.  Bus time is 4:45 pm from the high school.

*Homecoming decorations need to be taken down ASAP.

*Seniors--If you have not turned in your senior picture for the senior video, please turn it in by March 15.  You can give a picture to Bryce Terwelp, Alex Wiseman or Brittany Speckhart or e-mail it to inidan.wrapup@gmail.com.  If your picture is not turned in by the 15th, the picture taken by Churchill Photography will be used.

*There is no school on Mon, March 7 for Casmir Pulaski Day.

*JWCC’s Foundation scholarship applications are due on Friday, March 11, 2011.  They should be delivered to the Advancement Office (D107).

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*Weightlifting for this week will be tonight and Friday.  Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

*IHSA Solo & Ensemble for High School will be Sat, March 5 in Rushville.  Bus time is 6:00 am.

*JH Band & Choral students need to sign up to work at the upcoming Lions Club breakfast on Sat, March 5.  Please sign up in the band room.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*If you ordered a Homecoming shirt, please pay Dakota Flesner ASAP.

*FRESHMAN CLASS:  WE ONLY HAVE 2 MORE DAYS TO SELL BACKWARDS RAFFLE TICKETS AND WE HAVE QUITE A FEW LEFT!  IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO SELL AT JH/HS LUNCH, OK IT WITH YOUR TEACHER AND LET ME KNOW!  MR. CAREY

*Sophomores--a reminder to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Tues, March 1 is chicken strips, hashbrown casserole, green beans & fruit

*ISAT testing for JH starts today.

*Anyone who has not paid their minimum class dues (Sr-$100, Jr-$75, Soph-$50, Fr-$25) by TODAY will not be eligible to attend Prom this year.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at home vs Unity.

*5th/6th Basketball plays in the Central Tournament tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 4:45.

*On Weds, March 2, the Breakfast Barrio will be serving cinnamon rolls from 7:40-8:04 am.  The cost for one cinnamon roll and your choice of either orange juice or chocolate milk will only be $1.00.  We hope to see you there.

*JH Basketball players--A team picture will be taken on Weds, March 2 at 2:30.  Please bring your uniform, shooting shirt & long sleeve Payson Braves shirt.

*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*Congratulations to the 5th-8th Grade students that participated in the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble competition last Saturday.  Payson came back from the competition with 18 firsts, 19 seconds & 1 third.  Great job!

*Pike County Honor Band rehearsal will be Weds, March 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Pittsfield.  Bus time is 4:45 pm from the high school.

*IHSA Solo & Ensemble for High School will be Sat, March 5 in Rushville.  Bus time is 6:00 am.

*JH Band & Choral students need to sign up to work at the upcoming Lions Club breakfast on Sat, March 5.  Please sign up in the band room.

*If you ordered a Homecoming shirt, please pay Dakota Flesner ASAP.

*Seniors girls:  The National Council of Catholic Women has instituted a Diocesan scholarship program to recognize outstanding catholic, female, high school seniors who exemplify values of leadership, faith and service.  See Mrs. Callahan for application directions.

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*Weightlifting for this week will be tonight, Wednesday and Friday.  Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*Student Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*FRESHMAN CLASS:  WE ONLY HAVE 3 MORE DAYS TO SELL BACKWARDS RAFFLE TICKETS AND WE HAVE QUITE A FEW LEFT!  IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO SELL AT JH/HS LUNCH, OK IT WITH YOUR TEACHER AND LET ME KNOW!  MR. CAREY

*Sophomores--a reminder to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Sophomore class shirts are $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance is Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Mon, Feb 28 is flapjack stix, hashbrown cubes, mini muffins & fruit

*Congratulations to our current 8^th graders.  Last year, as 7^th graders, they met the incentive for ISAT testing.  They will be given pizza for lunch today.

*Baseball practice will start today at 5:30 in the MPR.

*ISAT testing starts tomorrow

*Books are available in the library for:  Harlee Flesner, JB Sohn, JD Church, Ben Wellman, Ashley Smith, Jody Steffen, Donnie Collins, Sarah Woodworth

*Anyone who has not paid their minimum class dues (Sr-$100, Jr-$75, Soph-$50, Fr-$25) by March 1 will not be eligible to attend Prom this year.

*Weightlifting for this week will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

*Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

FRESHMAN CLASS:  WE ONLY HAVE 4 MORE DAYS TO SELL BACKWARDS RAFFLE TICKETS AND WE HAVE QUITE A FEW LEFT!  IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO SELL AT JH/HS LUNCH, OK IT WITH YOUR TEACHER AND LET ME KNOW!  MR. CAREY

*Sophomore class shirts will be $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

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*A reminder to all Sophomores to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*Students Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Fri, Feb 25 is pizza, tossed salad, oatmeal cookie & fruit

*HS Cheer will meet in the library during lunch today.  Please get your lunch first.

*Baseball practice will start on Monday at 5:30 in the MPR.

*Books are available in the library for:  Harlee Flesner, JB Sohn, JD Church, Ben Wellman, Ashley Smith, Jody Steffen, Donnie Collins, Sarah Woodworth

*Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

*Sophomore class shirts will be $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*IGSMA Solo and Ensemble will be held tomorrow in Quincy at Baldwin School.  Students need to turn their sheets in if they are riding the bus there and back.  Bus time is 7:05 at the High School.  Students not riding back on the bus must have their parent sign them out.  Please dress nicely and be prepared with your original music to give the judge.

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*Weightlifting for next week will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

*Congratulations to our current 8^th graders.  Last year, as 7^th graders, they met the incentive for ISAT testing.  They will be given pizza for lunch on Monday, Feb. 28.

*Anyone who has not paid their minimum class dues (Sr-$100, Jr-$75, Soph-$50, Fr-$25) by March 1 will not be eligible to attend Prom this year.

*A reminder to all Sophomores to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*Students Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due today.

*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Thurs, Feb 24 is corndogs, baked beans, corn chips & fruit

*JH Book Club will meet in the library today during JH Lunch. 

*HS Book Club will meet in the library today during HS Lunch.

*JH Volleyball plays at Brown Co tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 4:15

*5th/6th Basketball plays at home tonight vs Camp Point Central at 6:00.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at Warsaw.

*Weightlifting for this week will be tonight.  Next week will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

*A reminder to all Sophomores to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*Anyone who has not paid their minimum class dues (Sr-$100, Jr-$75, Soph-$50, Fr-$25) by March 1 will not be eligible to attend Prom this year.

*Students Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*Congratulations to our current 8^th graders.  Last year, as 7^th graders, they met the incentive for ISAT testing.  They will be given pizza for lunch on Monday, Feb. 28.

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*IGSMA Solo and Ensemble will be held Sat, Feb 26 in Quincy at Baldwin School.  Students need to turn their sheets in if they are riding the bus there and back.  Bus time is 7:05 at the High School.  Students not riding back on the bus must have their parent sign them out.  Please dress nicely and be prepared with your original music to give the judge.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Syeira Smith, Catherine Richards, Courtney Grimsley, Skylar Brown, Aaron Rogers

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.

*Lunch for Weds, Feb 23 is salad bar, crackers, garlic stix & fruit.

*If a teacher sees book checking in the hallway, it will be an automatic detention.

*HS students interested in track--there will be a short meeting this morning at 8:00 in the library.

*We will run the meeting schedule today for class meetings.  JH students interested in track--there will be an informational meeting in the library today during the meeting time.

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Syeira Smith, Catherine Richards, Courtney Grimsley, Skylar Brown, Aaron Rogers

*Homecoming shirts are in--please see Dakota Flesner if you ordered one.

*Weightlifting for this week will be on Wednesday and Thursday.  Next week will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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*JH Book Club will meet in the library tomorrow during JH Lunch. 

*HS Book Club will meet in the library tomorrow during HS Lunch.

*IGSMA Solo and Ensemble will be held Sat, Feb 26 in Quincy at Baldwin School.  Students need to turn their sheets in if they are riding the bus there and back.  Bus time is 7:05 at the High School.  Students not riding back on the bus must have their parent sign them out.  Please dress nicely and be prepared with your original music to give the judge.

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.