*Lunch for today is bbq pork on bun, macaroni & cheese, green beans & fruit

*JH Softball plays tonight in their regional at home at 4:30 vs Liberty.  Concession stand workers are needed tonight.  Please come to the office if interested

*Library books are available for:  Alex Cookson, Michelle Nelson, Micah Lowry, Luke Merritt, Katelyn Wolf

*Wed, Sept 9 (tomorrow)--juniors who are not in Miss Duncans's 2nd or 7th hours need to attend one of those classes to hear information about the PSAT test that will be given in October.  If you are unable to attend, see Mrs. Callahan.

*The PSAT test will be given to interested juniors on Weds, Oct 13.

*Student Council members--if you have a study hall and would like to be on the marquee changing committee, please stop by Mrs. Rosenkrans room to sign up.

*Sign up sheets for Art Club are on the office window.

*JH Girls Basketball will be having practice AT Payson from 7:30 - 8:30 PM on the following days:  (These practices are for the Payson girls only.)
    Sept 8th - HS gym
    Sept 9th - HS MPR
    Sept 13th - HS MPR
    Sept 14th - HS gym
Please stop by the office to sign up so we know who is attending.

*Any 9th-12th grade boys that are planning on playing basketball this season need to see Mr. Rea to pick up an informational packet and handbook as soon as possible.  The information includes team shoe ordering, important dates, and a 3-Month schedule of times and events.  Please do not wait until the last minute or you will miss important information for you and your parents.

*High School Book Club will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in Mr. Mast's room.  The first meeting is during HS lunch tomorrow.  Bring your lunch and book ideas.

*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.

*The Payson band participated in the Pittsfield Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 4th.  The performed "Born to be Wild" and marched superbly.  The Indians were rewarded with a trophy for their efforts.  The Payson Marching Indians are looking forward to seeing you at the next parade as they progress through this exciting marching season.

*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11.  Bus time is at 8:30 am, leaving at approximately 8:45 am, as the parade starts at 10:00 am.  Don't forget your black socks and totally black shoes.  Home arrival time will be approximately 11:30 am.

*Flag practice will be tomorrow, Thurs. Sept 9, from 3:10 - 4:00 pm.  Flags need to work on routines for "Accidentally in Love" and "Born to be Wild"

*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.

*A new music school is opening in Quincy for private & group lessons for guitar, piano, voice, acting and more.  There are cards in the office with info and phone numbers if interested.