*Lunch for Tues, March 1 is chicken strips, hashbrown casserole, green beans & fruit

*ISAT testing for JH starts today.

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

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at home vs Unity.

*5th/6th Basketball plays in the Central Tournament tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 4:45.

*On Weds, March 2, the Breakfast Barrio will be serving cinnamon rolls from 7:40-8:04 am.  The cost for one cinnamon roll and your choice of either orange juice or chocolate milk will only be $1.00.  We hope to see you there.

*JH Basketball players--A team picture will be taken on Weds, March 2 at 2:30.  Please bring your uniform, shooting shirt & long sleeve Payson Braves shirt.

*The Student Council 1st semester pizza party will be on Thurs, March 10 during lunch.  See the list in Mrs. Rosenkrans room to find out if you have enough points to come and to sign up for what kind you'd like.

*Congratulations to the 5th-8th Grade students that participated in the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble competition last Saturday.  Payson came back from the competition with 18 firsts, 19 seconds & 1 third.  Great job!

*Pike County Honor Band rehearsal will be Weds, March 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Pittsfield.  Bus time is 4:45 pm from the high school.

*IHSA Solo & Ensemble for High School will be Sat, March 5 in Rushville.  Bus time is 6:00 am.

*JH Band & Choral students need to sign up to work at the upcoming Lions Club breakfast on Sat, March 5.  Please sign up in the band room.

*If you ordered a Homecoming shirt, please pay Dakota Flesner ASAP.

*Seniors girls:  The National Council of Catholic Women has instituted a Diocesan scholarship program to recognize outstanding catholic, female, high school seniors who exemplify values of leadership, faith and service.  See Mrs. Callahan for application directions.

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*Weightlifting for this week will be tonight, Wednesday and Friday.  Congratulations to Chase Mast who broke the school record for bench in his weight class

*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.

*Student 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

*FRESHMAN CLASS:  WE ONLY HAVE 3 MORE DAYS TO SELL BACKWARDS RAFFLE TICKETS AND WE HAVE QUITE A FEW LEFT!  IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO SELL AT JH/HS LUNCH, OK IT WITH YOUR TEACHER AND LET ME KNOW!  MR. CAREY

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

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

*Sophomores--The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, 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.

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

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

*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.

Dates -

• The Homecoming Dance is Sat, March 5.
• JH Dance is 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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*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.