*Lunch for Tues, March 13 is chicken strips, hashbrown casserole, mixed vegetables & fruit

*ISAT testing for JH students will start today during 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours.  Room assignments are posted on the trophy case in the JH wing.

*JH students - please bring back your bowling slips and your money to Mrs. Callahan ASAP.

*Report cards will be handed out on Thursday.

*JV Softball plays tonight in their tournament at home.

*Sign-up sheets for summer baseball and softball are in the office. 

*The Iowa Wesleyan rep will be here tomorrow during HS lunch in the second computer lab.

*Seniors - 2012 J-Dub Day will be held on Fri, March 23 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Sign up for this day in Mrs. Callahan’s office by March 21, 2012.  This is for seniors interested in attending JWCC next fall.  This will count as a college day.

*The Quincy Service League is offering scholarships to graduating seniors of Adams County.  Applicants will be evaluated on community service, commitment to a course of study, and financial need.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.

*The “All Academy Night” hosted by the office of Congressman Aaron Schock will be held on Tues, May 1 at the Springfield Air National Guard.  If you are looking at attending any of the Military Academies, this a must!!  A congressional nomination is required to apply.  For more information, see Mrs. Callahan.

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*Tryout practices for next year's Cheerleading squad are Tues, March 20 and Weds, March 21 from 6 - 8 pm and the actual tryouts are Fri, March 23 at 3:30.  A signup sheet is in the office.

*Tryouts for next year's HS Dance team will be on March 26 and March 28 and tryouts will be March 29 from 6-7.  More information and a signup sheet is in the office or call Pam Porter at 430-1995.

*Mr. Carey has the STEM applications ready to hand out for anyone that plans on applying for the class next year.

*There will be a benefit on April 22 for Jenna Edwards.  Tshirts are being sold for $10.00 each, with orders due by April 10.  For an additional $25.00, you can be a sponsor and have your name printed on the back.  Order forms are available in the office.

*Sophomores are selling clothing with "Payson" written on the front and the phrase "Success is achieved by someone who tries and keeps a positive mental attitude." on the back  There are royal blue short & long sleeve tshirts & hoodies and black sweatpants and shorts for sale.  Order forms are available in the office or from any sophomore.

*Yearbooks are now for sale.  Order forms are in Mrs. Germann's room or in the office.

*Pep Club still has some 2011-12 basketball shirts available.  See Ms. Isaacks or Mrs. Reeves if you want one.

*Pep Club is selling Payson Seymour lanyards with a detachable clip for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.

*Mr. Page is selling Payson Seymour Athletics t-shirts to students for $5.00 each.  All money will go towards the weight room construction.

*Quote of the Day - "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up."  -Mark Twain

Dates

• Prom - Sat, April 14
• Senior Trip - leaving on April 24, returning on April 28
• HS Baccaleurate - Thurs, May 17 at 8:00 at the Payson Methodist Church
• HS Graduation - Sat, May 19 at 3:00
• Dead Week for Summer 2012 - July 15-21.  During this time, there will be no mandatory or optional events scheduled for extracurricular activities. Future Dead Weeks: Summer 2013 - July 14-20; Summer 2014 - July 13-19; Summer 2015 - July 12-18; Summer 2016 - July 17-23