*Lunch for Fri, Feb 25 is pizza, tossed salad, oatmeal cookie & fruit

*HS Cheer will meet in the library during lunch today.  Please get your lunch first.

*Baseball practice will start on Monday at 5:30 in the MPR.

*Books are available in the library for:  Harlee Flesner, JB Sohn, JD Church, Ben Wellman, Ashley Smith, Jody Steffen, Donnie Collins, Sarah Woodworth

*Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

*Sophomore class shirts will be $13.00.  If you have ordered one, please pick it up from Mr. Smith. 

*IGSMA Solo and Ensemble will be held tomorrow 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.

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*Weightlifting for next week will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

*Congratulations to our current 8^th graders.  Last year, as 7^th graders, they met the incentive for ISAT testing.  They will be given pizza for lunch on Monday, Feb. 28.

*Anyone who has not paid their minimum class dues (Sr-$100, Jr-$75, Soph-$50, Fr-$25) by March 1 will not be eligible to attend Prom this year.

*A reminder to all Sophomores to bring in your signed permission slip for the March 8^th Career Fair at JWCC.

*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.

*Students Council members--don't forget to turn in your officer applications to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  They are in her room.  Also, don't forget to bring in your toppings for the ice cream social

*The following students still owe Kendra $9.00 for their state shirt--Courtney Grimsley, Aaron Rogers

*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, 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.
• JH Dance has been rescheduled for Fri, March 18 from 7-10 pm in the MPR.
• 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 today.

*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.