*Lunch for today is chicken strips, twice baked potatoes, green beans & fruit. September menus are in the office.

*There be no school on Mon, Sept 6 for Labor Day.

*Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year--There will be a short meeting today around 8:00 in the library.

*Volleyball team plays in the SE Tournament tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 4:30.

*JH Softball plays tonight at Highland at 4:30.  Bus at 2:45.

*JH Baseball plays tonight at Unity at 4:30.  Bus at 3:00.

*Golf teams plays tonight at Western at 4:00. 

*In case you missed it, the Unity-Payson Football team won their season opener Friday night against Carrollton 32-26.  They would like to have your support this coming Friday for their home opener as they look to go 2-0.

*Unity-Payson football shirts & hoodies are still for sale.  Order forms are in the office and due today.

*Congratulations to Jacob Miller, Unity-Payson Football, on his nomination for hero of the week from KHQA.  Please go to KHQA's website "connecttristates.com" and click on the top line/header of the home page for the link to the high school football page.  There you can place your vote for Jacob.  You can now REVOTE for Jacob.  Thanks!

*Jostens will be here this afternoon after school to pick up any remaining orders.  They need to hear from the following students or anyone else who has questions: Bryce Terwelp, Marikkia Velez, Sarah Woodworth.  Come to the office if you have any questions.

*Dual Credit papers for college courses are due to Mrs. Callahan tomorrow morning.

*Full Marching band rehearsal will be held on tomorrow immediately after school.  Students will march up to the park and back for parade preparation, approximately a 30 minute rehearsal when we start marching.

*Flags need to be present after school on today to check routine individually and tomorrow to march with the entire band.

*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Pittsfield Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 4.  Bus time is at 10:30 am, leaving approximately at 10:45 am and parade starts at 1:00.  We will be staying for the awards, so bring money for snacks.  Please bring your change of clothes for after the parade.  Also, do not forget your black socks and totally black shoes.  Arrival time home is approximately 4:30 pm.

*Applications for Student Council are in the office.  They are due tomorrow.  JH students, turn them into Mrs. Gilligan; HS students to Mrs. Rosenkrans.  All NEW student council members must submit an application--this includes freshmen wanting to be in HS student council.

*Junior High Book Club will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the library.  The first meeting is during JH lunch on Sept 16.  Go through the line, get your lunch and then come over to the library.

*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library.  Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks.  Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.

*A bag of clothes was found in the JH girls bathroom Friday night after VB practice.  Please come to the office to pick up.

*Would the following students please stop by the office:  Mackenzie Miller, Shelton Laird, Samantha Taylor

*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway.  All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.

*A talent competition is being held at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm.  It is free to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category.  Registration deadline is Thurs, Sept 9.  Call 217-316-9468 to sign up.