*Lunch for Tues, Nov 23 is egg casserole, hashbrown cubes, mini muffins & fruit

*We will run the meeting schedule today for Student Council.

*Varsity Basketball team plays their first game tonight in the Pittsfield Tournament vs Griggsville at 6:15.

*JH Basketball team plays tonight at home vs Nauvoo-Colusa at 6:00.

*Pep Club is selling shirt/sweatshirts/hoodies.  The front says "One Town, One Team, One Dream", with an Indians logo on the back.  An example is in the office window and website.  Order forms are in the office & the deadline is today. 

*The VOTEC Graphics class is selling Payson Indian drawstring bags for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.  Order forms are in the office.  Deadline is today.

*Juniors -- Class sales and money are due next Tuesday, Nov. 30th. Don't forget to have checks made out to the school.

*Library books are available for:  Grace Behrensmeyer, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Syeira Smith, Tiffany Veach, Brady Loos

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 6 at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poisettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15 per plant.  Money will be used to fund musical events & purchase instruments.  Money for the sales will be due Fri, Dec 3 and the poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.

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*Seniors--make sure you have your contracts turned into Cindy by Weds, Nov 24.

*School will be released at 1:55 on Weds, Nov 24 and there will be no school on Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break.

*The deadline for the trip to Washington DC is Dec. 3.  The trip is offered to students and will be June 1-4 to historic sites in the area.  For more information, contact Lucinda Gilligan at lgilligan@cusd1.org

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast on Sat, Dec. 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.