*Lunch for Weds, Oct 26 is cheeseburgers, doritos, ranch rotini & fruit

*The Accounting class will be serving a breakfast of pancakes & sausage this morning.

*The yearbook staff requests that you wear your most interesting pair of shoes today.

*Mr. Bainter's High School health class - make sure to bring markers or colored pencils to class.

*FBLA dues of $7.00 are due today.

*If you would like to be an officer for Letter Club, please sign up on the office window today.

*School will be dismissed at 1:55 today and there will be no school tomorrow and Fri, Oct 28.  Parent-teacher conferences will be held today from 4:30 - 6:30; tomorrow from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.  You do not need to make an appointment--please come any of these times and visit with your child's teachers.

*The Sadie Hawkins Dance will be  Friday night from 7-10 pm in the HS MPR.  Cost in $4.00 per person.  This year's theme is Wild, Wild West.  Come dressed up in your fun Western wear.  Remember to keep it appropriate.  If you are bringing a student from another student, make sure you get a dance pass filled out today.

*Student Council members--we will begin decorating at 9am on Friday morning. Remember to be on time to earn your points. Also, do not forget to bring in your food items for the dance by that time as well.

*If you did not receive your report card last week, please stop by the office.

*The Regional volleyball championship game is here on Thurs, Oct 27 at 6:00.

*JH Girls Basketball plays Thurs, Oct 27 at Western at 6:00.  Bus at 5:00.

*Students--there is a Halloween costume contest at the end of the school day on Monday.  Don’t forget your entry fee, $1 or 2 canned goods per person. You may dress up as groups or as an individual.  Sponsored by Student council.

*Lifetouch will be here Weds, Nov 2 to take some group and individual pictures after school - FFA, JH Boys Basketball, JH Cheer, JH Dance, JH Girls Basketball.  We request all sponsors and coaches to be in the group pictures. 

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*The WCC Choral and Band Festival will be held Tues, Nov 1 in Monmouth.  The concert will be at 7:30 p.m.  Choral students should wear comfortable dress clothes and choral robes for the event.  Band students should wear comfortable dress clothes. Students should bring their music and money for lunch and supper.  We will leave the school after 1st hour.

*The Pike County Honor Choir Concert will be held Thurs, Nov 3 at Griggsville.  The concert will be at 7:00 p.m.  Students should wear black dress pants and a blue polo shirt for the event. Students need to bring their music and money for lunch and supper.  We will leave the school after 3rd hour.

*There are extra baseball caps from the JH season available for sale for $5.00.  See Mr. Bainter if you're interested.

*The next Payson Pride celebration is Nov 30.  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.

*Do you need community service hours?  Here are a few opportunities:

• The concession stand for JH girls basketball needs workers.  Please stop by the office if you are interested.
• The Grade school is in need of people to help out at Homework Haven.  This runs from 3:05 – 4:00 Monday thru Thursday. Volunteers would help younger students with math, reading, science and/or spelling tests.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Brokaw.
• The Altrusa Coat Drive needs help sorting and sizing donated coats.  They also need help on the Coat give away day.  The list of the dates, times, and place can be found in Mrs. Callahan’s office.

*Quote of the day - Education is not preparation for life; eduation is life itself.  -John Dewey