CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAM!!  They will play for 3rd place in State on Thursday at 6:00.  They will play Normal Metcalf at Mt. Pulaski.

*REMINDER:  PEA meeting after school today at the grade school starting at 3:20.  It will be over by 3:40 as promised.  This is the rescheduled meeting from last week.

*Lunch for Tues, Feb 15 is egg casserole, hashbrown cubes, biscuit & 1/2 orange.

*Orders for "Final Four" t-shirts must by in to Kendra by 8:30 this morning .  They are blue & cost $9.00. 

*Sign up for the pep bus in Kendra's room ASAP.   It will leave at 2:45.  You'll need $2.00 to ride and a permission slip signed.  It is $2.00 to get into the game for JH and $5.00 for HS.

*Homecoming Spirit Week continues this week with Color Day today:  Seniors-orange, Juniors-blue, Sophomores-purple, Freshmen-pink, JH-black, Grade School-red, Teachers-green.  Wednesday is multiplicity day (dress like twins only with many people) & Thursday is blue-white day.

*The nurse will be doing vision & hearing screenings in the library during 1st, 2nd & 3rd periods.

*Students leaving for the Pike Co Honor Band Auditions will leave at the beginning of 3rd period today and return by the end of the day.

*There will be a pizza sale today during lunch.  It must be paid for by the end of the day.  See the signs in the hallway.

*Midterm grades will be sent home today.

*The Spring Athletic/Activity Handbook meeting for tonight has been cancelled.  It has been rescheduled for Tues, Feb 22 at 7:00 in Mr. Page's room.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at 4:30 at Camp Point Central.

*5th/6th Basketball plays at home tonight vs Pleasant Hill at 6:00.

*5th/6th Volleyball plays at Southeastern at 6:00.  Bus at 4:30.

*Students participating in IHSA and IGSMA Solos and Ensemble Contests should pay their accompaniment fees ASAP.  It is $10 and due by Thurs, Feb 18.

*The Payson Music Boosters are sponsoring new polo shirts for all students in band and choir.  All students in band and choir will be using the shirt for musical performances, including the Spring Concert.  The polo shirt fee is $10 and due by Thurs, Feb 18.

*JH Book Club will meet in the library on Feb 24 during JH Lunch. 

*HS Book Club will meet in the library on Feb 24 during HS Lunch..

*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.

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*National Honor Society will be sponsoring a "Buffalo Wild Wings Takeover Night" tomorrow night from 5:00-9:00 pm.  15% of all pre-taxed foods (both dine-in and take out) will be donated to the Payson Seymour High Chapter of the National Honor Society to help take care of induction costs and cover the cost of community service projects.  There is a coupon that must be presented for the organization to receive their share of the profits.  Every student and faculty member will receive the coupon Tuesday during first hour.  The 5 Senior members of National Honor Society are Matt Hocking, Ashley Oberling, Brittany Speckhart, Rebecca Wolf, and  Dakota Flesner.  Come out and join us for a night filled with food and fun!

*There will be a breakfast for HS boys and girls basketball teams, cheerleaders, dance team, pep and & 8th grade basketball team, cheer & dance on Thurday morning.

*Pep Club members--please sign up in Kendra's room to bring items for the breakfast on Thursday. 

*Freshman--please bring $3.00 to Mr. Carey ASAP.

*Freshman--The Backwards raffle tickets are ready.  If you plan on selling any please come to Mr. Carey's room and pick up your tickets.  I will be gone tomorrow so make sure you get them today if you plan on selling them this weekend.  Thanks!

*The Homecoming basketball games against Liberty will be on Sat, Feb 19 beginning at 5:00. 

*School will be released at 11:10 on Thurs, Fri 17.  There will be no school on Fri, Feb 18 (Teacher Workshop) and Mon, Feb 21 (Presidents Day).

*Our next blood drive is on March 8th.  Come sign up with Mrs. Rosenkrans for an appointment.  Permission slips for 16 year olds are in the office.

*The annual Louisiana weightlifting competition will be March 12.  It is open for anybody in grades 8-11.  Please sign up by February 18 with your shirt size if you are interested.  At Payson, see Coach Asbury.  At Unity, see Coach Woodworth or Mr. Klusmeyer.

*The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, DJ Steffen, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*The junior class still has nine boxes of  cookie dough for sale at $15.00 per box.  See Mr. Harbourn or Mr. Mast.

*Blue foam fingers with white lettering saying Payson Seymour are now for sale for only $5.00.  An example is in the office window.  See Mrs. Gilligan if interested.

*Sophomores--Please turn in your community service hours.  Check out the office window or the art room door to see who has turned in hours.

Dates -

• Prom is April 16.
• High School Graduation is Sun, May 22 at 3:00. 
• Baccalaureate is Sun, May 15 at 3:00 at Bluff Hall Church.
• The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

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*There will be a hunter safety course at the EMPR on Fri, Feb 18 from 6-10 pm and Sat, Feb 19 from 9 am-4 pm.  Lunch will be provided by the VFW.  For more information, call 936-2712, 224-0851, 696-4322.

*The Quincy Table Tennis Club is sponsoring a junior table tennis tournament on Sun, Feb 20.  Skill levels are:  novice, basement, experienced & advanced.  A flyer is on the office window.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*QND is holding their 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 19 at QU.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due Fri, March 4.

*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*Juniors & Seniors--Adams Electric Coop is sponosoring an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, June 11-17.  Interested students must complete a short answer application.  More information is available in the office.

*The Illinois Laborers’ and Contractors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program is accepting applications.  Applications are accepted only at Laborer Local Union Halls on the first Tuesday of each month during designated hours.  Visit them on the web at www.illaborers.org.