Weekend Events
*There is no school Fri, Feb 18 (Teacher Workshop) and Mon, Feb 21 (Presidents Day).
*HS Basketball plays Fri, Feb 18 at home vs Western at 6:00. It is Senior Night. The meal will be pork loin & hot dogs.
*5th/6th Volleyball plays at Brown Co on Fri, Feb 18 at 6:00. Bus at 4:15.
*5th/6th Volleyball tournament is at the high school on Sat, Feb 19
*The Homecoming basketball game against Liberty will be on Sat, Feb 19 beginning at 5:00. The meal will be marinated pork chops, cheesy potatoes & green beans. They will start serving at 4:00.
*Varsity Basketball team will be the #4 seed in the Camp Point regional. They play` on Mon, Feb 21 vs Unity at 7:30.
*5th/6th Volleyball plays at home vs Liberty on Mon, Feb 21 at 6:00--This game has been CANCELLED.
*Lunch for Tues, Feb 22 is hamburger pony, broccoli with cheese & fruit.
*If a teacher sees book checking in the hallway, it will be an automatic detention.
*JH Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Pittsfield at 6:00. It will be 8th grade recognition night.
*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at home vs Southeastern.
*The Spring Athletic/Activity Handbook meeting will be tonight at 7:00 in Mr. Page's room.
*JH students interested in track--there will be an informational meeting in the library tomorrow during the meeting time. The meeting schedule will run for class meetings.
*IGSMA Solo and Ensemble will be held Sat, Feb 26 in Quincy at Baldwin School. Students need to turn their sheets in if they are riding the bus there and back. Bus time is 7:05 at the High School. Students not riding back on the bus must have their parent sign them out. Please dress nicely and be prepared with your original music to give the judge.
*The JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
New Scholarships:
*The Quincy Service League is offering scholarships to graduating seniors of Adams County high schools. The scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 each. Mrs. Callahan has applications in her office. The deadline is April 3, 2011.
*The United States Service Academies (example: West Point) require a nomination from a Congressman for application. On April 26 in Springfield, there will be a meeting to explain the congressional nomination process. Due to security constraints, anyone interested in attending must RSVP no later than April 12, 2011 by emailing Captain Brian Hodge at brian.hodge.@ang.af.mil--information will have to be given for security clearance. If you have further questions, contact Mrs. Callahan.
* Under the direction of the Payson-Seymour Education Foundation, there is an Accounting scholarship available to a graduating senior from Payson H.S. who is pursuing a career in Accounting. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office. The deadline to Mrs. Callahan is Friday, March 18, 2011.
* Under the direction of the Payson-Seymour Education Foundation, the Elizabeth House Scholarship application is available to all graduating seniors who are entering college or a trade/technical school. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office. The deadline to Mrs. Callahan is Friday, March 18, 2011.
* The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship has been created to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior from Payson Seymour High School. The selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. The deadline to Mrs. Callahan is Friday, March 18, 2011.
·*Under the direction of the Payson-Seymour Education Foundation, the Larimore Memorial Scholarship application is now available to those seniors who plan to attend JWCC in the fall as a full time student. The application is available from Mrs. Callahan. The deadline for this application is Monday, March 21, 2011. Return to Mrs. Callahan.
·*The Plainville Lion's Club scholarship has been created to provide financial assistance ($1,000) for three graduating seniors from Payson. Students who have intentions of majoring in education towards ultimately becoming a teacher will be considered first for this scholarship. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is Monday, March 21, 2011.
*The Ellis Fesler Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson-Seymour seniors planning to enter a college or a trade/technical school. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. The deadline is Monday, March 21, 2011 to Mrs. Callahan.
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*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..
*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 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--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues: Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.
*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.
*Seniors--check the list outside Cindy's room to see who has turned in hours.
Dates -
- The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
- 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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*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.
*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.
*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.
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