Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu. Jan. 23, 2025 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Norwegian Parsley Potatoes with Ham; Choice 2: Bratwurst; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors: Please take the time to stop in the office at some point this week to complete the form for how you want your name to appear on your diploma.
From the office: A single white air-pod was found in the gym a couple weeks ago - it can be claimed in the office.
From Ms Sprecher: Congratulations to the 17 FFA members who attended the District 10 Leadership Development Event last night. Moving on to sectionals is Alyssa Olson who won the Creed contest, Annabeth Sprecher who won Prepared Speaking and was second in Employment Skills, the Parliamentary procedure team of Bailey Wanless, Maggie Kershner, Hewsten Boland, Annabeth Sprecher, Ethan Birkrem and Alyssa Olson who took second and the quiz bowl team of Emma Birkrem, Jasmine White, Aydin Kloehn, Jaxon Elliot and Jett Elliot. Other participants are the quiz bowl team of Easton Nelson, Spencer Nelson, Briggs Maxwell and Braxton Fowell. Ms. Sprecher is very proud of all of you!
Mrs. Kershner: The RISE mentor program will meet this Thursday, January 23. Please pick up your mentee at your designated time and meet in the library for a winter project. FCA will gather Thursday, January 23 for breakfast and an inspiring devotion. We meet at 7am- hope you will join us. All middle school and high school students are welcome.
From Mr. Louis: Young Investors Club will meet during HS lunch tomorrow, January 23rd in the LMC. Please bring your lunch and arrive right away.
From Mr. Klang: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Fetterly’s room during ATTACK Today, January 23rd.
From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 24. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the NHS!
From Mr. Klang: Friday, January 24th will be youth night and poster night for the girls’ basketball program when we host Seneca in a doubleheader. The Varsity boys will play at 5:45pm with the Varsity girls around 7:15pm. It will also be parents' night for the girls' high school team. Parents will be announced between the Varsity games. Youth teams will be announced during the halftime of the girls’ Varsity game. After the game, the high school girls will be signing posters in the commons.
From Mrs. Thompson: All forensics students are expected to meet with a coach this week, if even briefly. Our first contest is Monday, February 10th. Your coaches are eager to get you prepared!
Word of the Day: Wanderlust refers to a strong desire to travel. During their final semester at college, the two friends were both filled with an insatiable wanderlust and began planning a journey to Patagonia together.
On This Day in History: January 23, 1849, Geneva Medical College bestowed a medical degree upon Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the United States to receive one. Despite the near-uniform opposition of her fellow students and medical professionals, Blackwell pursued her calling with an iron will and dedicated her life to treating the sick and furthering the cause of women in medicine.
From Mr. Herbst: We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst: Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.