February 2016
2/29/2016
Seniors - Would you like a Graduation Yard Sign like the one hanging outside of Ms. O'Leary's classroom? Orders are being taken now! Cost is $20 until March 15. They will be $25 after that. NO ORDERS will be taken after April 8. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested.
There is a Key Club meeting Wednesday night at 8 in the Auditorium. Orange and grapefruit orders are due at that time. Please be sure to sell.
Baseball tryouts will begin today (2/29) at 3:30 and will last all week. They will be on the baseball field.
Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will take place today (2/29) through Wednesday (3/2) in the MHS gymnasium from 6-8:30 pm.
Today is the last day to pay your library fines at half off.
Don’t forget to bring in all your pennies for the Beta Club pennies for patients.
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2/26/2016
Saluki Athletics and SIU Cheerleading, School Spirits Team, are happy to announce the upcoming pre-tryout clinic to be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 9 am - 2 pm at SIU Carbondale Davies Gymnasium. This clinic will prepare high school and college students for SIU Carbondale cheerleading tryouts and becoming a college cheerleader. The $55 registration fee will include a T-shirt, snacks and lunch.
Softball tryouts will be Monday (2/22) – Wednesday (2/24) from 3:30 – 5:45 on the softball field. If you have any questions, come see Coach Marston.
Baseball tryouts will begin Monday (2/29) at 3:30 and will last all week. They will be on the baseball field.
Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will take place February 29th, March1st, and March 2nd in the MHS gymnasium from 6-8:30 pm.
Students: pay your library fines by the end of the month and they will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books.
Don’t forget to bring in all your pennies for the Beta Club pennies for patients.
2/25/2016
Softball tryouts will be Monday (2/22) – Wednesday (2/24) from 3:30 – 5:45 on the softball field. If you have any questions, come see coach Marston.
Key Club: Please don't forget to push orange and grapefruit sales. Also we need as many artists as possible for scrapbook shifts any day after school.
Baseball tryouts will begin Monday (2/29) at 3:30 and will last all week. They will be on the baseball field.
Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will take place February 29th, March1st, and March 2nd in the MHS gymnasium from 6-8:30 pm.
Students: pay your library fines by the end of the month and they will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books.
Don’t forget to bring in all your pennies for the Beta Club pennies for patients.
2/23/2016
Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will take place February 29th, March1st, and March 2nd in the MHS gymnasium from 6-8:30 pm.
Juniors interested in registering for the ACT: please sign up & get a pass in the counseling office. We will meet today (2/23) during ELP in the closed lab --you MUST have a pass.
Students: pay your library fines by the end of the month and they will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books.
Don’t forget to bring in all your pennies for the Beta Club pennies for patients.
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2/22/2016
Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will take place February 29th, March1st, and March 2nd in the MHS gymnasium from 6-8:30 pm.
Juniors interested in registering for the ACT: please sign up & get a pass in the counseling office. We will meet tomorrow (2/23) during ELP in the closed lab --you MUST have a pass.
Students: pay your library fines by the end of the month and they will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books.
Don’t forget to bring in all your pennies for the Beta Club pennies for patients.
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2/19/2016
There will be a brief Freshmen class fundraising meeting in Mr. Lunz's room after school Today (2/19). The meeting will end around 3:45
There will be a sign-up sheet on the cafeteria door for those of you who want a chef salad for lunch. In observance of Lent, there will be double cheese and no meat on the salad.
If you are interested in in a part-time job, doing a cell phone promotion at Walmart, see Kim in the office for more details.
Juniors interested in registering for the ACT: please sign up & get a pass in the counseling office. We will meet next Tuesday, Feb 23 during ELP in the closed lab --you MUST have a pass.
Juniors and Seniors – don’t forget to bring in your Mason Jars and give them to Ms. Bottje or Ms. Hargraves.
Students: pay your library fines by the end of the month and they will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books.
Beta Club is hosting pennies for patients. Donations go to children with Leukemia. Pennies count as 1 point and all other change counts as a negative amount. The winning teacher gets to put a pie in the losing teacher’s face.
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2/18/2016
There will be a meeting for those interested in playing softball, today (2/18) during ELP in the cafeteria. Please report to your ELP teacher for attendance before going to the meeting.
There will be an important History Club meeting today (2/18) after school in Mr. Martin's room. We will discuss the next field trip location and the History Fair! Please be there.
Juniors interested in registering for the ACT: please sign up & get a pass in the counseling office. We will meet next Tuesday, Feb 23 during ELP in the closed lab --you MUST have a pass.
Any juniors or seniors who bring in Mason Jars, which will help with prom decorations, will get their name put in a drawing for free prom tickets! Any donations will be greatly appreciated! See Ms. Bottje or Ms. Hargraves with your mason jars. Any other glass jars that look similar to mason jars will work as well! Thank you in advance!
Students: If you pay your library fines paid by the end of the month, the fine will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books. Remember that all library fines must be paid before tickets for prom may be purchased. If you have any recommendations for library books you would like to see added to our collection, please let Mr. White know.
Beta Club is hosting pennies for patients. Donations go to children with Leukemia. Pennies count as 1 point and all other change counts as a negative amount. The winning teacher gets to put a pie in the losing teacher’s face.
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2/17/2016
There will be a meeting for those interested in playing softball, Thursday (2/18) during ELP in the cafeteria. Please report to your ELP teacher for attendance before going to the meeting.
There will be an important History Club meeting on Thursday after school in Mr. Martin's room. We will discuss the next field trip location and the History Fair! Please be there.
The GSA club will be having its picture taken today (2/17). Be in A79 by 3:20.
Key Club meeting tonight (2/17). Convention registration forms and $135 due at the meeting. Please push orange and grapefruit sales. Also a reminder that a few still owe greenery money.
Any juniors or seniors who bring in Mason Jars, which will help with prom decorations, will get their name put in a drawing for free prom tickets! Any donations will be greatly appreciated! See Ms. Bottje or Ms. Hargraves with your mason jars. Any other glass jars that look similar to mason jars will work as well! Thank you in advance!
Students: If you pay your library fines paid by the end of the month, the fine will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books. Remember that all library fines must be paid before tickets for prom may be purchased. If you have any recommendations for library books you would like to see added to our collection, please let Mr. White know.
Beta Club is hosting pennies for patients. Donations go to children with Leukemia. Pennies count as 1 point and all other change counts as a negative amount. The winning teacher gets to put a pie in the losing teacher’s face.
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2/11/2016
Key Club meeting Wednesday, Feb 17th. Convention registration forms and $135 due at the meeting. Please push orange and grapefruit sales. Also a reminder that a few still owe greenery money.
Any juniors or seniors who bring in Mason Jars, which will help with prom decorations will get their name put in a drawing for free prom tickets! Any donations will be greatly appreciated! See Ms. Bottje or Ms. Hargraves with your mason jars. Any other glass jars that look similar to mason jars will work as well! Thank you in advance!
Students: If you pay your library fines paid by the end of the month, the fine will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books. Remember that all library fines must be paid before tickets for prom may be purchased. If you have any recommendations for library books you would like to see added to our collection, please let Mr. White know.
Beta Club is hosting pennies for patients. Donations go to children with Leukemia. Pennies count as 1 point and all other change counts as a negative amount. The winning teacher gets to put a pie in the losing teacher’s face.
The Chorus is selling Tervis type tumblers to raise money for their upcoming trip to New York. There is a MHS design and several others to choose from. Check out the sample tumbler and catalog on Kim’s desk in the main office. There is also an order form for Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Your help and support is appreciated.
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2/10/2016
Students: If you pay your library fines paid by the end of the month, the fine will be reduced by half! This does not apply to lost books. Remember that all library fines must be paid before tickets for prom may be purchased. If you have any recommendations for library books you would like to see added to our collection, please let Mr. White know.
Beta Club is hosting pennies for patients. Donations go to children with Leukemia. Pennies count as 1 point and all other change counts as a negative amount. The winning teacher gets to put a pie in the losing teacher’s face.
Please sign with Mrs. Patterson if you will attend Art Club on Thursday (2/11). We will be making Valentine treats and need to know how many will attend.
The Chorus is selling Tervis type tumblers to raise money for their upcoming trip to New York. There is a MHS design and several others to choose from. Check out the sample tumbler and catalog on Kim’s desk in the main office. There is also an order form for Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Your help and support is appreciated.
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
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2/9/2016
All boys interested in running track - The 1st mandatory track practice will be tomorrow after school. Please meet in the weight room at 3:30.
Please sign with Mrs. Patterson if you will attend Art Club on Thursday (2/11). We will be making Valentine treats and need to know how many will attend.
The Chorus is selling Tervis type tumblers to raise money for their upcoming trip to New York. There is a MHS design and several others to choose from. Check out the sample tumbler and catalog on Kim’s desk in the main office. There is also an order form for Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Your help and support is appreciated.
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
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2/8/2016
The Chorus is selling Tervis type tumblers to raise money for their upcoming trip to New York. There is a MHS design and several others to choose from. Check out the sample tumbler and catalog on Kim’s desk in the main office. There is also an order form for Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Your help and support is appreciated.
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11
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2/4/2016
Any Key Club members who; missed Wednesday night's meeting are asked to stop by the Key Club office to pick up several items.
Seniors – If you have not done so, please go to the Guidance office today and check the spelling of your names that will be printed on your diploma.
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
Don’t forget to turn in your “Pink Out” shirt orders to Mrs. Elwell today(2/5).
Don’t forget to bring in your $30 lab fee for all of Mrs. Elwell’s classes and Art/Ceramic classes. Please bring fees to the main office and not to your teacher.
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2/4/2016
The January winners of the Devil Dollar drawing are: William Lynch, Brianna Dirden, Celeste Provo and Kaylee Penrod. Please see Mrs. Geis for you prize.
Seniors - Please to go to the Guidance office this week and check the spelling of your names that will be printed on your diploma.
There will be an informational meeting about the Queen of Jokers during ELP today (2/4) in the Auditorium
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
There is a Beta Club meeting today after school in the library. Wear your shirts for extra points.
Don’t forget to turn in your “Pink Out” shirt orders to Mrs. Elwell tomorrow (2/5).
Don’t forget to bring in your $30 lab fee for all of Mrs. Elwell’s classes and Art/Ceramic classes. Please bring fees to the main office and not to your teacher.
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2/3/2016
WYSE students competing tomorrow need to turn in their permission slips to Mrs. Ehlers as soon as possible.
The following students need to stop by Mrs. Ehlers room to get WYSE information: CJ Schroeder, Melissa Brady, Chelsea Fletcher, Matt Grode, and Hunter Compton.
Seniors - Please to go to the Guidance office this week and check the spelling of your names that will be printed on your diploma.
There will be an informational meeting about the Queen of Jokers during ELP this Thursday (2/4) in the Auditorium
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
There is a Beta Club meeting today after school in the library. Wear your shirts for extra points.
There is a Key Club Meeting tonight at 8 in the auditorium. There will be Special program and election of 2016-17 Class Directors. Pick up Director Petitions in the Key Club office.
Don’t forget to turn in your “Pink Out” shirt orders to Mrs. Elwell by February 5th.
Don’t forget to bring in your $30 lab fee for all of Mrs. Elwell’s classes and Art/Ceramic classes. Please bring fees to the main office and not to your teacher.
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2/2/2016
The following students need to stop by Mrs. Ehlers room to get WYSE information: CJ Schroeder, Melissa Brady, Chelsea Fletcher, Matt Grode, and Hunter Compton.
Seniors - Please to go to the Guidance office this week and check the spelling of your names that will be printed on your diploma.
Senior yard sign orders and payments of $20 are due to Mrs. O’leary or Mrs. Elwell tomorrow.
There will be an informational meeting about the Queen of Jokers during ELP this Thursday (2/4) in the Auditorium
FBLA will be selling "crush" cans for $1.00 each during both A and B lunches from February 1 - February 10. The cans will be delivered during ELP on Thursday, February 11.
There is a Beta Club meeting Wednesday after school in the library. Wear your shirts for extra points.
There is a Key Club Meeting Wednesday night at 8 in the auditorium. There will be Special program and election of 2016-17 Class Directors. Pick up Director Petitions in the Key Club office.
Don’t forget to turn in your “Pink Out” shirt orders to Mrs. Elwell by February 5th.
Don’t forget to bring in your $30 lab fee for all of Mrs. Elwell’s classes and Art/Ceramic classes. Please bring fees to the main office and not to your teacher.