Announcements August 17, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Maid Rite’s On A Whole Grain Bun
Corn Dog (Turkey)
Mixed Green Salad
Oven Baked Onion Rings
Baked Beans
Applesauce
Blue Raspberry Sorbet
Students - Thank you for your cooperation in the implementation of the cell phone policy this year. Please note that cell phone and earbud/headphone use is NOT allowed in the hallways during class time. Cell phone and earbud/headphone use is allowed in the hallway during passing periods. Students who choose to leave class and use their cell phone or earbuds in the hallway or restroom during class time will be issued a referral.
1. If you have not received your 2023 yearbook, please stop by the General Office at your earliest convenience to pick it up.
2. Picture Day is around the corner. Mark these dates on your calendar so you are picture ready on your scheduled day. Monday, September 11 is for Seniors, UTEC, and Remote students. Tuesday, September 12 is for Juniors and Sophomores. Wednesday, September 13 is for Freshmen. Faculty and Staff may stop by either of the three days for their picture session. Pictures will be taken in the auditorium during English classes. Seniors who DO NOT have an English class this semester can visit the auditorium anytime between 7:30am and 3:00pm on Monday the 11th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Green in 126E.
GUIDANCE:
Attention all Seniors: UT will be offering the SAT on October 11 th. This is optional for all seniors. If you would like to take the SAT, please sign up in the counseling office. The deadline for signups is August 25 th.
Attention all Juniors: UT will be offering the National Merit Scholarship Qualification Test on October 11 th. This is optional for all juniors. All juniors in American studies will sign up with their teacher. All other juniors who would like to take the test please sign up in the counseling office. The deadline for signups is August 25 th. See Mrs. Whitcher in the counseling office if you have any questions.
College Visits are back! Sign up in the counseling office to speak with college representatives.
Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) - August 24 - 3rd Period
Army National Guard - August 30 - 3rd Period
St. Ambrose University - September 20 - 3rd Period
Northern Illinois University - September 28 - 3rd Period
Blackburn College - October 10 - 2nd Period
Augustana College - October 23- 3rd Period
CLUBS:
"Permission slips for this year's Broadway in Chicago field trip are now available. On Wednesday, November 15, we will head to Chicago to see the national tour of Beetlejuice. Based on the classic movie, this show is a riot! All Panther Players (even those who cannot participate in the fall play) are eligible to attend. However, hurry! There are a limited number of tickets. See Mr. Greer in 224E to grab a slip and get more information."
"Gamer's Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in 225E."
The first Interact Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 23 at 7:30am in room 105S. All students are welcome to attend. Come see how the Interact Club helps in the community!
SPORTS:
There will be a softball meeting @ 3:15 today Thursday in the Commons. Anyone who is planning to try out for the 2024 season & is not in a fall sport should plan on attending. The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes. If you have, any questions see Coach Alonzo.