*Lunch for Mon, Dec 12 is potato bar with butter, sour cream, chili & cheese.

*Lunch for Fri, Dec 9 has changed to pizza.

*Sophomores - Today is the deadline to order your class tshirts.

*Seniors - Today is the deadline to make your first installment for Senior Trip to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due today..

*Tonight is the 1st High School Home Basketball game!  It is a marathon night with 7th & 8th grade playing before JV & Varsity.  7th Grade game starts at 4 pm.  Basketball is hosting a dinner at the game of ribeye sandwiches, hamburger, hotdogs & Janice's fried rice.

*Pep Club will be sponsoring a different theme every home game.  Today is Crazy Blue/White Day.  Show your Payson Pride and you could win a prize!!

*Pep Club is sponsoring "Couch Potato" during the varsity game.  Buy a chance today to sit on the couch with a friend on the stage!!

*Reminder to Pep Club members to bring your assignment today for the dance!

*The HS Christmas Dance is tomorrow from 7-10 pm in the gym.  Remember to turn in a guest pass.

 *If you would like to be a part of the ugly sweater contest on Friday, bring your sweater and $1 to Mrs. Reeves or Mrs. Sullivan on Mon or Tues for them to take a picture of it.  Voting will then be during school Weds and Thurs in the lobby and the top two winners of the contest from both HS and JH will get a special prize.  Then on Fri, Dec 16, wear your ugliest sweater to school.  This will be a fundraiser for the local Salvation Army for kids for Christmas.

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*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*Mr. Carey's 7th & 8th Grade Science classes are collecting canned goods for the food pantry until next Tuesday.  Please bring in as many as you "can"!

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The HS Dance team is sponsoring a Prom Dress sale.  They will accept dresses that you wish to sell on Fri, Dec 16 from 5-7 pm at the Payson United Methodist Church basement. The sale will be Sat, Dec 17 in the basement of the Payson United Methodist Church from 9-1.   Please contact Pam Porter at 430-1995 for details.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees

*Community Service Hours are available by helping Don Koetters clean up the grounds outside.  Please sign up in the office.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The weight room is open every Monday Wednesday and Friday.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "Every time I have some moment on a seashore, or in the mountsin, or sometimes in a quiet forest, I think this is why the environment has to be preserved."  -Bill Bradley

*Lunch for Thurs, Dec 8 is lasagna, garlic stix, tossed salad & fruit

*There will be Student PBIS meeting during HS lunch today in the library.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball plays tonight at Griggsville-Perry.

*Freshman Basketball plays tonight at Liberty at 6:00.

*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Deadline is tomorrow.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due tomorrow to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due tomorrow.

*Friday is the 1st High School Home Basketball game!  It is a marathon night with 7th & 8th grade playing before JV & Varsity.  7th Grade game starts at 4 pm. 

*Pep Club will be sponsoring a different theme every home game.  This Friday all day is Crazy Blue/White Day.  Show your Payson Pride and you could win a prize!!

*Pep Club is sponsoring "Couch Potato" during the varsity game.  Buy a chance Friday to sit on the couch with a friend on the stage!!

*Reminder to Pep Club members to bring your assignment for the dance Friday!

*Mr. Carey's 7th & 8th Grade Science classes are collecting canned goods for the food pantry until next Tuesday.  Please bring in as many as you "can"! 

*Next Friday, 12/16 will be Ugly Sweater Day. Wear your ugliest sweater to school. If you would like to be a part of the ugly sweater contest next Friday, bring your sweater and $1 to Mrs. Reeves or Mrs. Sullivan on Monday or Tuesday. Voting will be during school Wednesday and Thursday in the lobby and the top two winners of the contest from both high school and junior high will get a special prize.  This will be a fundraiser for the local Salvation Army for kids for Christmas.

*Congratulations to TJ Klitz for being named to the Herald-Whig All-Area Football Defense Team

*Congratulations to Catherine Richards for being named to the Herald-Whig All-Area Volleyball Team. 

*Congratulaions to Kelsie Huber, Erin Smith & Kristen Loos for being named to the Herald-Whig All-Area Honorable Mention Volleyball Team.
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*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The HS Dance team is sponsoring a Prom Dress sale.  They will accept dresses that you wish to sell on Fri, Dec 16 from 5-7 pm at the Payson United Methodist Church basement. The sale will be Sat, Dec 17 in the basement of the Payson United Methodist Church from 9-1.   Please contact Pam Porter at 430-1995 for details.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees

*Community Service Hours are available by helping Don Koetters clean up the grounds outside.  Please sign up in the office.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The weight room is open every Monday Wednesday and Friday.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing."  -Optimus Prime, submitted by Michael Sprague
 

*Lunch for Weds, Dec 7 is sub sandwich, corn, macaroni & cheese & fruit

*Congratulations to our December Student of the Month - Danielle Ellison

*We will run Meeting Schedule today for Pep Club & Letter Club.  Pep Club will meet first in Ms. Isaacks room.

*Reminder to students that you can decorate for Christmas before or after school as long as you have an adult present.

*There will be a Handbook Meeting tonight at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*There will be Student PBIS meeting during HS lunch tomorrow in the library.

*The HS Dance team is sponsoring a Prom Dress sale.  They will accept dresses that you wish to sell on Fri, Dec 16 from 5-7 pm at the Payson United Methodist Church basement. The sale will be Sat, Dec 17 in the basement of the Payson United Methodist Church from 9-1.   Please contact Pam Porter at 430-1995 for details.

*Scholarships for Education Majors are now available for application.  Deadline is February 17, 2012.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.

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*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Deadline is Fri, Dec 9.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due Fri, Dec 9.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees

*Community Service Hours are available by helping Don Koetters clean up the grounds outside.  Please sign up in the office.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The weight room is open every Monday Wednesday and Friday.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "Do you have enemies?  Good that means you stood up for something you believe in."  -Eminem, submitted by Stevie Walker
 

*Lunch for Tues, Dec 6 is salad bar, crackers, cookie & fruit.

*We will run Meeting Schedule today for Christmas decorating.

*There will be a Handbook Meeting tomorrow night at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*Seniors - Mrs. Callahan has listed new Illinois AMVETS scholarships on her webpage.  Please check them out:

• Ladies Auxilliary Memorial Scholarship - Be a child or grandchild of a Veteran who served after Sept 15, 1940, and was honorably discharged or is presently serving in the military.
• Ladies Auxilliary Worchid/Scholarships - Be a child of a deceased father or mother who was a Veteran who served after Sept 15, 1940 and was honorably discharged.
• Service Foundation Scholarship -
• SAD Sacks Nursing Scholarship - Have been accepted into a pre-approved nursing program
• Trade School Scholarships - Have been accepted into a pre-approved trade school program.

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*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Deadline is Fri, Dec 9.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due Fri, Dec 9.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees

*Community Service Hours are available by helping Don Koetters clean up the grounds outside.  Please sign up in the office.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The weight room is open every Monday Wednesday and Friday.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "A picture is a poem without words."  -Horace
 

*Lunch for Mon, Dec 5 is nachos with meat and cheese, spanish rice, tossed salad & fruit

*Mr. Smith's PE classes will meet in the library today.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball plays tonight at Brussels at 5:30.

*8th Grade Boys Basketball plays tonight in the PCC Tournament at Pleasant Hill.  7th Grade Boys Basketball will NOT have practice.

*The annual Jr/Sr High Seymour Winter Concert is tonight at 7:00 pm.

*Congratulations to Hannah Mahon for making the 2012 All State Band

*Community Service Hours are available by helping Don Koetters clean up the grounds outside.  Please sign up in the office.

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*There will be a Handbook Meeting on Dec 7 at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Deadline is Fri, Dec 9.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due Fri, Dec 9.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The weight room is open every Monday Wednesday and Friday.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy.  Then he becomes your partner."  -Nelson Mandela
 

*Lunch for Fri, Dec 2 is spaghetti, garlic stix, 7-layer salad & fruit.

*December menus are available in the office.

*The Accounting class will be serving Daylight Donuts today.  The price will be $1.00 for a donut and $.50 for a drink.  There are preorder forms in the office. 

*Hat day is today with all proceeds going to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.  Please pay Mrs. Rosenkrans before 1st hour starts.

*Students interested in decorating the halls for the holidays, please sign up by today on the office window. 

*There is a Student PBIS meeting in the library during HS lunch today.

*There will be an ice cream social today for High School during lunch.  Cost is $1.50.

*Sophomores - please bring in $3.00 for decorating to Mr. Carey today.

*The weight room will be open every Monday Wednesday and Friday starting today.  It is open to all athletes.

*Basketball team plays tonight at Highland at 6:00.

*8th Grade Boys Basketball play tomorrow in the PCC Tournament at Pleasant Hill.  They play at 10:00 against Pleasant Hill.

*Community service hours are available by working at the "Kiddie Bazaar" tomorrow from 8:15 until 10:30 in the HS MPR. You will get to help younger students (ages 4-5th grade) shop for presents for family members. Please sign up in the office.

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poinsettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15.00 per plant.  Money from the sales is due today.  Poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced those senior students who have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.  Payson Seymour High School is proud of our seniors Aaron Edwards, Chris Ehrhardt, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Kelsie Huber, Chad Lentz, Hannah Mahon, Jessa Patrick, Catherine Richards, and Sarah White for this great accomplishment.  Selection of the scholars is based on a combination of their ACT test scores and their class rank at the end of their junior year.

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*The annual Jr/Sr High Seymour Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 5 at 7:00 pm.

*There will be a Handbook Meeting on Dec 7 at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Please turn in by Fri, Dec 9.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due Fri, Dec 9.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "All life is an experiment.  The more experiments you make, the better."  -Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

*Lunch for Thurs, Dec 1 is chicken strips, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn & fruit

*December menus are available in the office.

*Students interested in decorating the halls for the holidays, please sign up by Friday on the office window. 

*Congratulations to the following students for being named to the WCC All-Conference Academic Team for volleyball:  Catherine Richards, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Kelsie Huber & Erin Smith.  Please stop by the office to pick up your certificates.

*There will be an ice cream social today for Junior High and tomorrow for High School during lunch.  Cost is $1.50.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball plays tonight at Highland at 6:00.

*JH Basketball plays tonight at Carthage at 6:00.

*Sophomores - please bring in $3.00 for decorating to Mr. Carey by tomorrow.

*Hat day will be tomorrow with all proceeds going to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.  Cost is only $1 payable to Mrs. Rosenkrans in the morning prior to first hour starting.

*The Accounting class will be serving Daylight Donuts tomorrow.  The price will be $1.00 for a donut and $.50 for a drink.  There are preorder forms in the office.

*The weight room will be open every Monday Wednesday and Friday starting tomorrow.  It is open to all athletes.

*QU is holding a Junior Hawk Basketball Clinic on Dec 28 & Dec 29 for Grade K-8.  More information and signup forms are in the office.

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*Community service hours are available by working at the "Kiddie Bazaar" on Sat, Dec 3 from 8:15 until 10:30 in the HS MPR. You will get to help younger students (ages 4-5th grade) shop for presents for family members. Please sign up in the office.

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poinsettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15.00 per plant.  Money from the sales will be due, Fri, Dec 2.  Poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The annual Jr/Sr High Seymour Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 5 at 7:00 pm.

*There will be a Handbook Meeting on Dec 7 at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Please turn in by Fri, Dec 9.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office & due Fri, Dec 9.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "One can be happy when he finds his dream, but every dream has to be followed by a new one and you can't capture any of them forever."  -Herman Hesse
 

*Lunch for tomorrow is chicken strips, twice baked potatoes & corn.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 today for Teacher Institute.

*There will be an ice cream social this Thursday for Junior High and this Friday for High School during lunch.  Cost is $1.50.

*Sophomores - please bring in $3.00 for decorating to Mr. Carey by Friday.

*Sophomores - order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  Please turn in by Fri, Dec 9.

*There will be a Handbook Meeting on Dec 7 at 7:30 in the library.  Everyone participating in a sport and one of their parents must attend a meeting.

*Seniors - If you are going on Senior Trip, your first installment for the amount you owe is due Dec 9 to Mr. Mast or Mr. Harbourn. If you do not pay the installment, we will not make reservations for you to go.

*The Athletic Club is selling tshirts & sweatshirts.  Order forms are in the office.

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*Hat day will be Friday with all proceeds going to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.  Cost is only $1 payable to Mrs. Rosenkrans in the morning prior to first hour starting.

*On Fri, Dec 2 the Accounting class will be serving Daylight Donuts.  The price will be $1.00 for a donut and $.50 for a drink.  There are preorder forms in the office.

*Community service hours are available by working at the "Kiddie Bazaar" on Sat, Dec 3 from 8:15 until 10:30 in the HS MPR. You will get to help younger students (ages 4-5th grade) shop for presents for family members. Please sign up in the office.

*The annual Jr/Sr High Seymour Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 5 at 7:00 pm.

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poinsettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15.00 per plant.  Money from the sales will be due, Fri, Dec 2.  Poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bringing a date from another school to either dance.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*The weight room will be open every Monday Wednesday and Friday starting this Fri, Dec 2.  It is open to all athletes.

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious."  -Peter Ustinov
 

*Lunch for Tues, Nov 29 is small veggie soup, 1/2 ham sub, ranch rotini, cookie & fruit

*We will run meeting schedule today for Student Council and Pep Club.  If you are in both groups, please go to the Student Council meeting first and then go to Pep Club when Student Council is finished.  (Pep Club will meet in Ms. Isaacks' room)

*Please see Mrs. Callahan if you are wanting a schedule change for 2nd semester.

*Junior Class Fundraiser turn-in day is today.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball plays tonight at Liberty vs Central at 6:00.

*JH Boys Basketball plays tonight at home vs Liberty at 6:00.  The JH Dance team will be selling Papa John's pizza at the game.   

*The next Payson Pride celebration is tomorrow..  To participate in the day, you need to be have zero tardies from Oct 13 until Nov 30 along with zero office referrals.  Please sign up for which movie you want to watch--HS sign up is on the office window, JH sign up is on the MPR door.  There is a limit of 20 people per movie.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 tomorrow for Teacher Institute.

*The weight room will be open every Monday Wednesday and Friday starting this Fri, Dec 2.  It is open to all athletes.

*The annual Jr/Sr High Seymour Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 5 at 7:00 pm.

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poinsettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15.00 per plant.  Money from the sales will be due, Fri, Dec 2.  Poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*On Fri, Dec 2 the Accounting class will be serving Daylight Donuts.  The price will be $1.00 for a donut and $.50 for a drink.  There are preorder forms in the office.

*The HS Christmas Dance will be on Sat, Dec 10 from 7-10 pm in the gym..

*The JH Christmas Dance will be on Fri, Dec 16 from 7-10 pm in the MPR. 

*Please remember to turn in a guest pass if you are bring a date from another school to either dance.

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*Hat day will be Friday with all proceeds going to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry.  Cost is only $1 payable to Mrs. Rosenkrans in the morning prior to first hour starting.

*Community service hours are available by working at the "Kiddie Bazaar" on Sat, Dec 3 from 8:15 until 10:30 in the HS MPR. You will get to help younger students (ages 4-5th grade) shop for presents for family members. Please sign up in the office.

*The HS Library will accept canned good items for the Food Pantry in exchange for library late fees through the month of December.  For every canned good brought in, students can earn $0.50 off their late fees.

*HS Book Club will meet in the library during HS lunch on Weds, Dec 14 to finish discussing "The Lightning Thief."  The next book will be "Zombies vs. Unicorns".  Any students or staff interested in reading with us, please stop by the library to pick up or request a copy.

*Students, would you like to submit quotes for the Quote of the Day? You may do so by emailing to Mrs. Rosenkrans or placing them in the quote of the day box in her classroom. They need to be school appropriate and include the author of the quote.

*Quote of the day - "Computers make it easier to do a lot of things, but most of the things they make it easier to do, don't need to be done."  -Andy Rooney