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March 2016

3/23/2016

The Kiwanis Honor Banquet is April 14th at 6:00 pm.  Tickets are available for $9.00 in the office.

Don’t forget that all fees and fines must be paid before purchasing a prom ticket, which will begin when we get back from break.

Registration forms are due no later than April 15th, but please bring them in as soon as possible.

There is a Key Club meeting tonight at 8 in the auditorium. The agenda will include final plans for the Easter Egg Hunt.

Any senior interested in playing in the game must sign up no later than 1st hour Thursday (3/24); the sign-up sheet is located outside Ms. Goode’s room, A53.  We only have a limited number of spots, so act soon.     

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th.  

Talent show auditions will be held tomorrow (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15.  

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost $25. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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 3/22/2016

Gold cards are in the office.  If you have not picked yours up, please do so today.

Registration forms are due no later than April 15th, but please bring them in as soon as possible.

Key Club meeting Wednesday night at 8 in the auditorium. The agenda will include final plans for the Easter Egg Hunt. We still have oranges to sell. If you haven't picked up your orders, please do so today after school.

On Thursday, March 24th we will be on an early dismissal schedule with no ELP.  At 11:30 we will enjoy the Faculty vs. Seniors basketball game!!!  Come watch the faculty dunk on the seniors!  Any senior interested in playing in the game must sign up no later than 1st hour the morning of the game; the sign-up sheet is located outside Ms. Goode’s room, A53.  We only have a limited number of spots, so act soon.     

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th.  

Talent show auditions will be held Thursday (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15.  

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost $25. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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3/21/2016

On Thursday, March 24th we will be on an early dismissal schedule with no ELP.  At 11:30 we will enjoy the Faculty vs. Seniors basketball game!!!  Come watch the faculty dunk on the seniors!  Any senior interested in playing in the game must sign up no later than 1st hour the morning of the game; the sign-up sheet is located outside Ms. Goode’s room, A53.  We only have a limited number of spots, so act soon.     

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th.  

Talent show auditions will be held Thursday (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15.  

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost $25. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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3/18/2016

Chorus students need to have all fundraiser items picked up by 4:00 today.

If you were not at last night’s Key Club meeting, it is very important that you get banquet/lock-in reservations in and get oranges picked up today.  On Thursday, March 24th we will be on an early dismissal schedule with no ELP.  At 11:30 we will enjoy the Faculty vs. Seniors basketball game!!!  Come watch the faculty dunk on the seniors!  Any senior interested in playing in the game must sign up no later than 1st hour the morning of the game; the sign-up sheet is located outside Ms. Goode’s room, A53.  We only have a limited number of spots, so act soon.     

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th.  

Talent show auditions will be held Thursday (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Key Club: Please pick up your orange and grapefruit orders in the auditorium today after school or at tonight’s meeting.

Seniors, there will be a meeting tomorrow (3/17) during ELP in Mr. Boudet's room for any Senior regarding Baccalaureate.  See Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

Honors 10 and 11 testing is in the library tomorrow (3/17).   

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15.  

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost $25. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested.  

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3/17/2016

If you weren't at last night's meeting, it is very important that you get banquet/lock-in reservations in and get oranges picked up today.

On Thursday, March 24th we will be on an early dismissal schedule with no ELP.  At 11:30 we will enjoy the Faculty vs. Seniors basketball game!!!  Come watch the faculty dunk on the seniors! Any senior interested in playing in the game must sign up no later than 1st hour the morning of the game; the sign-up sheet is located outside Ms. Goode’s room, A53.  We only have a limited number of spots, so act soon.

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th.  

Talent show auditions will be held Thursday (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Seniors, there will be a meeting today(3/17) during ELP in Mr. Boudet's room for any Senior regarding Baccalaureate.  See Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15.  

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost is $20 today (3/15). They will be $25 beginning (3/16). See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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 3/16/2016

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking summer and/or fall classes at John A Logan College need to sign up for the ASSET. This is a required placement test which will be given in the MHS auditorium April 7th. 

Talent show auditions will be held Thursday (3/24) at 12:30 in the library.  The talent show will take place on Friday, April 15th.

Key Club: Please pick up your orange and grapefruit orders in the auditorium today after school or at tonight’s meeting.

Seniors, there will be a meeting tomorrow (3/17) during ELP in Mr. Boudet's room for any Senior regarding Baccalaureate.  See Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

Honors 10 and 11 testing is in the library tomorrow (3/17). 

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott no later than April 15. 

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost is $20 today (3/15). They will be $25 beginning (3/16). See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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 3/15/2016

A Representative from Semo will be here tomorrow (3/15) during ELP in room B25.  Get a pass from guidance to attend. 

Seniors, there will be a meeting on Thursday, March 17, during ELP, In Mr. Boudet's room, for any Senior regarding Baccalaureate.  See Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

There is a Key Club meeting Wednesday night.  Banquet and lock-in reservations are due. Congratulations to Key Club for returning from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District convention in Springfield this weekend with First Place trophies in all four major categories out of 200 clubs in the district.

Honors 10 and 11 Testing is in the library on Thursday, March 17, at 7 am in the library. 

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott April 15. 

Key Club: Reservations for the banquet and lock-in at SIU Rec Center are due Wednesday (3/16). We have ordered extra citrus fruit so get your orders in if you haven't already.

Juniors- SIUC is offering a regional college fair Thursday at the arena. Over 50 colleges & universities will be there. This is a great first step in figuring out where you want to go to college. Sign up in the counseling office-- you must be passing all classes to attend. 

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost is $20 today (3/15). They will be $25 beginning (3/16). See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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3/14/2016

Orders for Senior ads for the 2015-2016 yearbook are due to Ms. Scott April 15. 

Key Club: Reservations for the banquet and lock-in at SIU Rec Center are due Wednesday (3/16). We have ordered extra citrus fruit so get your orders in if you haven't already.

Juniors- SIUC is offering a regional college fair Thursday at the arena. Over 50 colleges & universities will be there. This is a great first step in figuring out where you want to go to college. Sign up in the counseling office-- you must be passing all classes to attend. 

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The cost is $20 until tomorrow (3/15). They will be $25 after that. See Ms. O'Leary or Ms. Elwell if interested. 

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 3/11/2016

Please do not forget to order your 2015-2016 yearbook.  You can pick up a form in the office or in Room C21.  You can also order online at www.smart-pay.com.

Any senior parent wishing to put an ad in the 2015-2016 yearbook for their senior student, please have your order in by Friday, April 15. 

Key Club: Reservations for the banquet and lock-in at SIU Rec Center are due Wednesday, March 16th. Also we have ordered extra citrus fruit so get your orders in if you haven't already.

CEO Applications are due TODAY.

Juniors- SIUC is offering a regional college fair next Thursday at the arena. Over 50 colleges & universities will be there. This is a great first step in figuring out where you want to go to college. Sign up in the counseling office-- you must be passing all classes to attend. 

Today is the last day to sign up for a Gold Card in the front office. 

On March 24, dress as your favorite dynamic duo in our Queen of Jokers Costume Contest to compete for a charity of your choice!

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

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 3/10/2016

Please do not forget to order your 2015-2016 yearbook.  You can pick up a form in the office or in Room C21.  You can also order online at www.smart-pay.com.

Any senior parent wishing to put an ad in the 2015-2016 yearbook for their senior student, please have your order in by Friday, April 15. 

There will be a rep from SIU here today in room B25 during ELP. Get a pass from guidance if interested.

Key Club: Reservations for the banquet and lock-in at SIU Rec Center are due Wednesday, March 16th. Also we have ordered extra citrus fruit so get your orders in if you haven't already.

CEO Applications are due tomorrow. Please see your counselor if you have questions. 

Juniors- SIUC is offering a regional college fair next Thursday at the arena. Over 50 colleges & universities will be there. This is a great first step in figuring out where you want to go to college. Sign up in the counseling office-- you must be passing all classes to attend. 

The MHS Instrumental Department will feature their "Winter Ensembles" in concert tonight (3/10) at 7 PM in the MHS Auditorium.  Admission is free.

There will be a meeting today (3/10) during ELP in Mr. Boudet’s room (C23) for any senior interested in helping with the Baccalaureate. Please see Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

There will be a prom meeting tonight (3/10) at 6:30 in Ms. Bottje's room (B15) for any parents and students who are interested in helping out in any way with Prom.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

Gold Card sign up is in the front office.  Be sure to sign up!

On March 24, dress as your favorite dynamic duo in our Queen of Jokers Costume Contest to compete for a charity of your choice!

There will be a NHS meeting today (3/10) to elect officers for next year in the Library. 

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

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 3/9/2016

Two people from the yearbook staff will be coming to senior ELP classes tomorrow to vote for senior favorites.

CEO Applications are due this Friday. Please see your counselor if you have questions. 

Juniors- SIUC is offering a regional college fair next Thursday at the arena. Over 50 colleges & universities will be there. This is a great first step in figuring out where you want to go to college. Sign up in the counseling office-- you must be passing all classes to attend. 

The MHS Instrumental Department will feature their "Winter Ensembles" in concert tomorrow (3/10) at 7 PM in the MHS Auditorium.  Admission is free.

There will be a meeting tomorrow (3/10) during ELP in Mr. Boudet’s room (C23) for any senior interested in helping with the Baccalaureate. Please see Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

There will be a prom meeting tomorrow evening (3/10) at 630 in Ms. Bottje's room (B15) for any parents and students who are interested in helping out in any way with Prom.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

Gold Card sign up is in the front office.  Be sure to sign up!

The Winter Sports Awards Ceremony is tomorrow (3/9) in the high school gymnasium.  All winter athletes, coaches, parents and fans are invited to attend. The ceremony will begin at 7pm.

On March 24, dress as your favorite dynamic duo in our Queen of Jokers Costume Contest to compete for a charity of your choice!

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10 to elect officers for next year.  If you are an NHS member and you are interested in being an officer next year, please see Ms. Morris in A79 as soon as possible.

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

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3/8/2016

The MHS Instrumental Department will feature their "Winter Ensembles" in concert this Thursday, 7 PM in the MHS Auditorium.  Admission is free.

Seniors interested in helping with the Baccalaureate. There will be a meeting on Thursday (3/10) during ELP, for any senior interested in helping with the Baccalaureate in Room C23. Please see Mr. Boudet if you cannot attend.

There will be a prom meeting this Thursday evening (3/10) at 630 in Ms. Bottje's room (B15) for any parents and students who are interested in helping out in any way with Prom.  Any help is greatly appreciated!

The Zoology Club will have a speaker this Wednesday (3/9) in Mr. Mucher’s room (B5) after school at 3:30.  He will be talking about snakes and will bring some snakes with him.

Gold Card sign up is in the front office.  Be sure to sign up!

The Winter Sports Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, March 9th in the high school gymnasium.  All winter athletes, coaches, parents and fans are invited to attend. The ceremony will begin at 7pm.

Queen of Jokers Costume Contest! On March 24, dress as your favorite dynamic duo to compete for a charity of your choice!

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10 to elect officers for next year.  If you are an NHS member and you are interested in being an officer next year, please see Ms. Morris in A79 as soon as possible.

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

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3/4/2016

Medal Pride Card, aka “Gold Card” sign up is in the front office.  Be sure to sign up!

The Winter Sports Awards Ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 9th in the high school gymnasium.  All winter athletes, coaches, parents and fans are invited to attend. The ceremony will begin at 7pm.

Incoming Honors Sophomore and Junior Testing is scheduled for March 17, 7am in the library. 

Queen of Jokers Costume Contest! On March 24, dress as your favorite dynamic duo to compete for a charity of your choice!

There will be an informational meeting during ELP in Ms. Mo's room (A79) on March 9th.

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10th at 8:00 am in Ms. Morris' room to elect officers for next year.

Seniors planning to attend John A Logan College next year: please see your counselor as soon as possible for important registration information

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10 to elect officers for next year.  If you are an NHS member and you are interested in being an officer next year, please see Ms. Morris in A79 as soon as possible.

Students- are you interested in learning more about the Rotary Youth Programs, or improving your leadership skills? Sign up for the Rotary Youth Success Rally this Saturday March 5th at John A Logan College.  Please see your counselor for more information.

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

Baseball tryouts will be all week at 3:30 on the baseball field.

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3/3/2016

Seniors planning to attend John A Logan College next year: please see your counselor as soon as possible for important registration information

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10 to elect officers for next year.  If you are an NHS member and you are interested in being an officer next year, please see Ms. Morris in A79 as soon as possible.

Students- are you interested in learning more about the Rotary Youth Programs, or improving your leadership skills? Sign up for the Rotary Youth Success Rally this Saturday March 5th at John A Logan College.  Please see your counselor for more information.

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

Key Club – Remember that fruit orders are due today and are required of all members who plan to stay in the club.  Don’t forget the meeting tonight at 8:00 in the auditorium.

Baseball tryouts will be all week at 3:30 on the baseball field.

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3/2/2016

There is a prom committee meeting today (3/2) during ELP in Ms. Bottje's room.  Please report to your ELP teacher before attending.

Beta invitations and shirt orders need to be turned in to Ms. Goode today (3/2).  If you need an extra copy of the shirt order form, check the Beta Board.  See Ms. Goode with any other questions.

There is a Key Club meeting tonight at 8 in the Auditorium. Orange and grapefruit orders are due at that time. Please be sure to sell.

Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will be today (3/2).  See Mr. Moreland for details about where you should go for tryouts.

Winter sports awards will be Wednesday March 9th at 7:00 in the gym.  All athletes, coaches, family, friends and fans are invited to attend.

Seniors planning to attend John A Logan College next year: please see your counselor as soon as possible for important registration information

There will be a NHS meeting on Thursday, March 10 to elect officers for next year.  If you are an NHS member and you are interested in being an officer next year, please see Ms. Morris in A79 as soon as possible.

Students- are you interested in learning more about the Rotary Youth Programs, or improving your leadership skills? Sign up for the Rotary Youth Success Rally this Saturday March 5th at John A Logan College.  Please see your counselor for more information.

Be sure to order your Graduation Yard Sign.  The 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. 

Baseball tryouts will be all week at 3:30 on the baseball field.

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3/1/2016

Students- are you interested in learning more about the Rotary Youth Programs, or improving your leadership skills? Sign up for the Rotary Youth Success Rally this Saturday March 5th at John A Logan College.  Please see your counselor for more information.

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. 

Don't forget that Beta invitations and shirt orders need to be turned in to Ms. Goode by this Wednesday.  If you need an extra copy of the shirt order form, check the Beta Board.  See Ms. Goode with any other questions.

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 be all week at 3:30 on the baseball field.

Auditions for the 2016 Crimson Express Color Guard will be today (3/1) through Wednesday (3/2).  See Mr. Moreland for details about where you should go for tryouts.

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