*Lunch for Fri, Feb 11 is chicken fried rice, lo mein noodles, egg rolls, fortune cookies & fruit

*The 8th Grade Basketball team will play tomorrow at 10:00 in the first round of the state tournament.  They play Carthage at Mt. Pulaski.   

• If they win, they play at 5:00 Saturday night.  If they lose, they finish their season with a record of 23-2. 
• If they lose the 5:00 game, they play at 6:00 Thurs, Feb 17.  If they win the 5:00 game, they play at 7:30 Thurs, Feb 17 for the State Championship

*State t-shirts can still be ordered this morning.  You must talk to Kendra by 8:30.

*Sign up for the pep bus to go to state game in Kendra's room - $2.00.  It will leave at 7 am on Saturday.  There is a parent permission slip that must be signed and returned.  You must be signed up by NOON today.

*The Freshmen boys basketball game and 5th/6th grade basketball game scheduled for Saturday morning have been cancelled.

*Freshman--please bring $3.00 to Mr. Carey by today.

*Congratulations to these students who have been named Lifetime members in the Society of Academy Achievement:   Jaden Bower, Jade Delcour, Dakota Flesner, Matt Hocking, Ashley Oberling, Brittany Speckhart, Terry Volk, Rebecca Wolf, Austin Zanger.  You will be attending a banquet on April 18.

*HS Basketball plays tonight at Griggsville-Perry at 6:00.

*The annual Louisiana weightlifting competition will be March 12.  It is open for anybody in grades 8-11.  Please sign up by February 18 with your shirt size if you are interested.  At Payson, see Coach Asbury.  At Unity, see Coach Woodworth or Mr. Klusmeyer.

*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.

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*Midterms are today & grades will be sent home Tues, Feb 15.

*Freshman--The Backwards raffle tickets are ready.  If you plan on selling any please come to Mr. Carey's room and pick up your tickets.  I will be gone tomorrow so make sure you get them today if you plan on selling them this weekend.  Thanks!

*The JH Dance tonight has been cancelled.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.

*The Homecoming Dance will be on Thurs, Feb 17 from 7:00 – 10:00.  The Homecoming basketball games against Liberty will be on Sat, Feb 19 beginning at 5:00. 

*School will be released at 11:10 on Thurs, Fri 17.  There will be no school on Fri, Feb 18 (Teacher Workshop) and Mon, Feb 21 (Presidents Day).

*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.

*The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, DJ Steffen, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

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

*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.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

*Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

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*There will be a hunter safety course at the EMPR on Fri, Feb 18 from 6-10 pm and Sat, Feb 19 from 9 am-4 pm.  Lunch will be provided by the VFW.  For more information, call 936-2712, 224-0851, 696-4322.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*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.

*PEA members-- our meeting scheduled for today is postponed until next Tuesday (2/15)

*Lunch for Thurs, Feb 10 is nachoes with meat & cheese, spanish rice, tossed salad & fruit

*We will run meeting schedule today for Art Club

*20 High school students are attending the Academic Challenge today at JWCC.

*Congratulations to the 8th Grade Basketball team who won their sectional last night.  They will now play Saturday at 10:00 in the fist round of the state tournament.

*Sign up for the pep bus to go to state game in Kendra's room - $2.00.  It will leave at 7 am on Saturday.  There is a parent permission slip that must be signed and returned.

*Congratulations to our February Student of the Month--Dakota Flesner

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball plays tonight in the regional championship at QND.  They play at 7:30 vs QND.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Liberty at 5:00.  6th Grade will play a match first, then JH.

*Midterms will be Fri, Feb 11 & report cards will be sent home Tues, Feb 15.

*7th Grade Students attending Operation Snowflake on Friday--The bus will leave here at 8:00.  Please be here on time.  There will be breakfast and lunch provided.  Make sure you turn in your planned absence sheet to the office.  You will return by 3:00.  Will the 5 girls who are attending, please see Debbie in the office today.

*Freshman--please bring $3.00 to Mr. Carey by Friday.

*Freshman--The Backwards raffle tickets are ready.  If you plan on selling any please come to Mr. Carey's room and pick up your tickets.  I will be gone tomorrow so make sure you get them today if you plan on selling them this weekend.  Thanks!

*The JH Dance on Friday has been cancelled.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.

*The Homecoming Dance will be on Thurs, Feb 17 from 7:00 – 10:00.  The Homecoming basketball games against Liberty will be on Sat, Feb 19 beginning at 5:00. 

*School will be released at 11:10 on Thurs, Fri 17.  There will be no school on Fri, Feb 18 (Teacher Workshop) and Mon, Feb 21 (Presidents Day).

*Schuecking's Men's Wear is offering a discount on Prom tuxes.  See the flyer on the office window for details.

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*The Breakfast Barrio will be serving biscuits & gravy tomorrow.  $2.00 will get you biscuits & gravy with either a glass of chocolate milk or orange juice.  Please come out and support the accounting class.  We look forward to seeing you there.

*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.

*The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Grace Behrensmeyer, Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, DJ Steffen, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

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

*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.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

*Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

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*There will be a hunter safety course at the EMPR on Fri, Feb 18 from 6-10 pm and Sat, Feb 19 from 9 am-4 pm.  Lunch will be provided by the VFW.  For more information, call 936-2712, 224-0851, 696-4322.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*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.

*Lunch for Weds, Feb 9 is sloppy joes, chips, ranch rotini & fruit

*We will run meeting schedule today for student council & tomorrow for Art Club

*The following students need to come to Mr. Harbourn's room at 12:00 for a short meeting today:  Terry Volk, Austin Zanger, Megan Boone, Cheyanne Bowman, Sierra Dietrich, Aaron Edwards, Chris Ehrhardt, Danielle Ellison, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Kelsie Huber, Chad Lentz, Hannah Mahon, Kellie Mast, Jessa Patrick, Catherine Richards, Megan Sherwood, Erin Smith, Laaken Stotler, Tina Wernowsky, Sarah White, Abram Wiseman

*There will be flag practice after school tonight.

*Congratulations to the 8th Grade Basketball team who won their regional last night.  They play tonight in the sectional at Payson.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Unity at 5:30. 

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at Pittsfield.

*The Homecoming Dance has been rescheduled for Thurs, Feb 17.

*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.

*The Breakfast Barrio will be serving biscuits & gravy on Fri, Feb 11.  $2.00 will get you biscuits & gravy with either a glass of chocolate milk or orange juice.  Please come out and support the accounting class.  We look forward to seeing you there.

*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.

*There will be a hunter safety course at the EMPR on Fri, Feb 18 from 6-10 pm and Sat, Feb 19 from 9 am-4 pm.  Lunch will be provided by the VFW.  For more information, call 936-2712, 224-0851, 696-4322.

*Unity's 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on March 12.  Entry forms are available in the office and are due by Feb 25.

*The Illinois Elks Association Children’s Care Program has scholarships for Physical and Occupational Therapy Major.  The applications are online at:  iea-ccc.info or iea-ieccc.info.  Applications must be submitted to Bev Bockhold, 1999 No. 1550^th Ave., Camp Point, IL 62320 by March 18, 2011.

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*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*Academic Challenge Students: Turn in your planned absence forms to the office and your permission slips to Mr. Mast ASAP.

*The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Grace Behrensmeyer, Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, DJ Steffen, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

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

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

*Teachers--Please initial and correct, if necessary, the senority list that is on the table in the teacher's workroom.   

*Lunch for Tues, Feb 8 is chicken strips, twice baked, green beans & fruit

*The Breakfast Barrio is serving pancakes and a drink this morning for $2.00.

*The freshman class will have a class meeting regarding freshman sales and t-shirts during lunch today.  All freshman should attend and plan on staying the entire lunch time.

*The 8th Grade Basketball championship is here tonight at 6:00.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball team plays in their regional tonight at QND.  They play at 8:00 vs Central.

*HS Baseball players--there will be open gym tonight at the HS MPR at 7:00.

*The following students need to see Mr. Smith ASAP about their dues:  Grace Behrensmeyer, Dallas Caster, Amy Hill, Breanna Myers, Eric Reid, Gage Ruths, DJ Steffen, Alex Zanger and Cheyanne Slater.

*Soon coming: foam fingers for sale. They will be blue with white lettering and it will say Payson Seymour. They will be sold at games and also available from Mrs. Gilligan. Look for signs announcing their arrival.

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*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*Academic Challenge Students: Turn in your planned absence forms to the office and your permission slips to Mr. Mast ASAP.

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

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

*Teachers--Please initial and correct, if necessary, the senority list that is on the table in the teacher's workroom.   

*Lunch for Mon, Feb 7 is walking tacos, oatmeal cookie, tossed salad & fruit.

*February menus are available in the office.

*8th Grade Basketball plays tonight in their regional here at 6:00 vs Brown Co.

*JH Volleyball plays at Pleasant Hill tonight at 5:30.

*5th/6th Basketball plays at Unity tonight at 6:00.   Bus at 4:45.

*There will be softball hitting after school tonight.  Please sign up with Ms. Wiedman today.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at Western.

*Academic Challenge Students: Turn in your planned absence forms to the office and your permission slips to Mr. Mast ASAP.

*Seniors--you MUST have your senior trip money in by TODAY.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

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

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

Weekend Events

*Girls Basetball plays on Saturday at West Prairie at 5:00

*8th Grade Volleyball plays in the Payson Tournament on Saturday.  The six team tournament starts at 9:00 am.

*Freshman Basketball plays on Saturday at Liberty at 10:00. 

*Teachers--Please initial and correct, if necessary, the senority list that is on the table in the teacher's workroom.  This needs to be done by Weds. 

*Lunch for Mon, Jan 31 is egg casserole, hashbrown cubes, mini muffin & fruit

*February menus are available in the office.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Camp Point Central at 6:00.  Bus at 4:30.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at home vs Warsaw at 4:00.

*The 8th Grade Basketball Regional starts tonight at Payson. 

*Seniors--you MUST have your senior trip money in by TOMORROW.

Homecoming Activites for this week

*Spirit Week:

• Mon - Neon Day (any bright colors)
• Tues - Crazy Day (crazy hats, clothes, socks, sunglasses, etc)
• Weds - Color Day (Srs-Orange; Jrs-Blue; Soph-Purple; Fresh-Pink; JH-Black, GS-Red)
• Thurs - Multiplicity Day (like twin day, but dress like twins or as many people as you can)
• Fri - Blue & White Day

*Annual Wall Decorating Contest:

• Fresh - east wall of the gym
• Soph - west wall of the gym
• Jrs - south wall of the gym
• Srs - lobby

*The float contest will be held during the pep rally on Fri, Feb 4.  Any clubs or class that would like to participate may do so.

 
*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The JH volleyball game versus Meredosia has been switched from Tues, Feb 1 to Weds, Feb 2.  Start at 6:00.

*The Payson Music Boosters are sponsoring new polo shirts for all students in band and choir.  Students should get their money in for the shirts so the order can be placed.  The goal is for pep band students to be wearing the new shirts for Homecoming.  If you have signed up for a shirt, please bring your $10.  Students in band and choir should consider purchasing a shirt since they will be used at many music events in the future.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 5 from 7-10 pm.  The theme this year will RAVE theme.  Dress will be semi-formal or any style that fits the theme.  Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Quincy Junior High on Weds, Feb 16 at 5:00.  Please note the early start time.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

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 *There is a $50 reward for any information regarding a missing wallet from Tuesday's basketball game.

*Also, a stainless steel ring with a thick band is missing.  It was last seen in the girls bathroom.

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

 *YEARBOOKS are now on sale.  Buy them for $45.  See Mrs. Germann in the Home Ec. Room.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

 *Community service hours are available by working in the concession stand during JH volleyball games.  Please come to the office for a list of games if interested.

*Softball players--please see Ms. Wiedman for the open gym schedule.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

*Lunch for Fri, Jan 28 is pizza, tossed salad, oatmeal cookie & fruit

*February menus are available in the office.

*There is a $50 reward for any information regarding a missing wallet from Tuesday's basketball game.

*Also, a stainless steel ring with a thick band is missing.  It was last seen in the girls bathroom.

*HS Basketball plays tonight at Southeastern at 6:00.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Hamilton at 6:00.

*Freshmen--order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  They are due TODAY.

*Students participating in IHSA and IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contests should pay their accompaniment fees as soon as possible.   It is $10 and due TODAY.

*On Monday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry is hosting an Ag Careers Night.  Contact them for reservations at 641-4558 by February 16^th (a meal will be provided).

*The Baxter Memorial Scholarship is now open to seniors planning to major in engineering or a science program at a four-year college/university.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is February 28, 2011.

*Homecoming Activites for next week

*Spirit Week:

• Mon - Neon Day (any bright colors)
• Tues - Crazy Day (crazy hats, clothes, socks, sunglasses, etc)
• Weds - Color Day (Srs-Orange; Jrs-Blue; Soph-Purple; Fresh-Pink; JH-Black, GS-Red)
• Thurs - Multiplicity Day (like twin day, but dress like twins or as many people as you can)
• Fri - Blue & White Day

*Annual Wall Decorating Contest:

• Fresh - east wall of the gym
• Soph - west wall of the gym
• Jrs - south wall of the gym
• Srs - lobby

*The float contest will be held during the pep rally on Fri, Feb 4.  Any clubs or class that would like to participate may do so.

*Seniors--you MUST have your senior trip money in by TUES, FEB 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The JH volleyball game versus Meredosia has been switched from Tues, Feb 1 to Weds, Feb 2.  Start at 6:00.

*The Payson Music Boosters are sponsoring new polo shirts for all students in band and choir.  Students should get their money in for the shirts so the order can be placed.  The goal is for pep band students to be wearing the new shirts for Homecoming.  If you have signed up for a shirt, please bring your $10.  Students in band and choir should consider purchasing a shirt since they will be used at many music events in the future.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 5 from 7-10 pm.  The theme this year will RAVE theme.  Dress will be semi-formal or any style that fits the theme.  Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Quincy Junior High on Weds, Feb 16 at 5:00.  Please note the early start time.

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

 *YEARBOOKS are now on sale.  Buy them for $45.  See Mrs. Germann in the Home Ec. Room.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

 *Community service hours are available by working in the concession stand during JH volleyball games.  Please come to the office for a list of games if interested.

*Softball players--please see Ms. Wiedman for the open gym schedule.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

*Lunch for Thurs, Jan 27 is  chicken noodles, biscuit, peas & fruit

*There is a $50 reward for any information regarding a missing wallet from Tuesday's basketball game.

*The FBLA Conference is today.

*High School Book Club will meet today during lunch to choose a book for the Spring Semester.

*Girls HS Basketball team plays tonight at Liberty vs Western at 6:00.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Unity at 6:00.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at Griggsville-Perry at 4:00.

*Congratulations to the school-wide journal winners:  John Steele, Dakota Flesner, DJ Steffen, Courtney Porter, Catherine Richards, Conner Lenz, Austin Zanger, Harlee Flesner.  You will all receive pizza today for lunch.

*Congratulations to the 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester Honor Roll & Honorable Mention students.  They are posted on the office window.

*Homecoming Activites for next week

*Spirit Week:

• Mon - Neon Day (any bright colors)
• Tues - Crazy Day (crazy hats, clothes, socks, sunglasses, etc)
• Weds - Color Day (Srs-Orange; Jrs-Blue; Soph-Purple; Fresh-Pink; JH-Black, GS-Red)
• Thurs - Multiplicity Day (like twin day, but dress like twins or as many people as you can)
• Fri - Blue & White Day

*Annual Wall Decorating Contest:

• Fresh - east wall of the gym
• Soph - west wall of the gym
• Jrs - south wall of the gym
• Srs - lobby

*The float contest will be held during the pep rally on Fri, Feb 4.  Any clubs or class that would like to participate may do so.

*Freshmen--order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  They are due TOMORROW.

*Students participating in IHSA and IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contests should pay their accompaniment fees as soon as possible.   It is $10 and due TOMORROW.

*Seniors--you MUST have your senior trip money in by TUES, FEB 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The JH volleyball game versus Meredosia has been switched from Tues, Feb 1 to Weds, Feb 2.  Start at 6:00.

*The Payson Music Boosters are sponsoring new polo shirts for all students in band and choir.  Students should get their money in for the shirts so the order can be placed.  The goal is for pep band students to be wearing the new shirts for Homecoming.  If you have signed up for a shirt, please bring your $10.  Students in band and choir should consider purchasing a shirt since they will be used at many music events in the future.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 5 from 7-10 pm.  The theme this year will RAVE theme.  Dress will be semi-formal or any style that fits the theme.  Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Quincy Junior High on Weds, Feb 16 at 5:00.  Please note the early start time.

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

 *YEARBOOKS are now on sale.  Buy them for $45.  See Mrs. Germann in the Home Ec. Room.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

*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.

 *Community service hours are available by working in the concession stand during JH volleyball games.  Please come to the office for a list of games if interested.

*Softball players--please see Ms. Wiedman for the open gym schedule.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.

By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR

Herald-Whig Staff Writer

PAYSON, Ill. -- The Payson School District has a new superintendent: Donna Veile.

Veile, the junior high principal at Camp Point Central, takes over July 1 in the job now held by Rodger Hannel. Hannel retires at the end of the school year on June 30.

"She just was a good fit for our district," Payson School Board President Dennis Huber said. "I can't really say enough how pleased we are she accepted the position."

Some details still need to be finalized, but Huber expects to have a multi-year contract in place with Veile.

The position was advertised at a $110,000 total package salary.

The School Board advertised the superintendent's job on its own and got 12 to 14 candidates.

Huber said the board did it's own screening. "We ... got down to probably six, then when we called, we found a couple already had taken positions somewhere else," Huber said. "The four candidates we had we really were pleased with. (The choice) was difficult, but we felt for our district at this time, Donna would be the one that we needed."

Veile, 37, was named principal of Central Junior High School in 2006. She previously worked as counselor at Central High School in Camp Point from 2002 to 2006 and taught math at Quincy Junior High School from 1995 to 2002.

She graduated from Quincy High School in 1991, received a bachelor's degree in elementary education and math from Quincy University in 1995 and a master's degree in counseling from Western Illinois University in 2002. She has received administrator and superintendent certificates and is working on a doctorate degree.

In the November election, Veile unsuccessfully challenged Debbie Niederhauser for a four-year term as regional superintendent of schools for Adams and Pike counties.

Veile and her husband, Brian, live near Fowler.

Hannel's leadership over the past 11 years took the district to "where we're really comfortable," Huber said. "We think she'll take it at that level and go higher."

Hannel served both the Payson district and the neighboring Western district formed by the consolidation of the former Barry and West Pike districts.

"If Rodger wouldn't be retiring, we wouldn't be doing anything. I can't say enough about Rodger and what he has done for the Payson district over the last 11 years," Huber said. "I know he's done a good job for us. I'm sure he's done the same for Western."

*Lunch for Weds, Jan 26 is bbq pork on bun, hashbrown casserole, green beans & fruit

*Sophomores will be taking the PLAN test today in the MPR.

*We will run meeting schedule today for Spanish Club

*The following students need to meet in Mr. Mast's room during meeting time today to discuss Academic Challenge:  Courtney Durbin, Rebecca Wolf, Brittany Speckhart, Kellie Mast, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Hannah Mahon, Catherine Richards, Aaron Edwards, Kelsie Huber, Megan Sherwood, Sarah White, Chad Lentz, Chris Ehrhardt, Danielle Ellison, and Luke Merritt

*Mr. Smith's 6th hour PE class will meet in MR. Carey's room today.

*We will have an internet safety class today in the gym.  This is required for all students.  The JH will be from 12:30-1:30.  The HS will be from 1:45-2:55

*Team Pictures and individual pictures for the winter sports will be taken today after school in the HS MPR.   Forms will be available from your coach or in the office.  Fill out the form and bring a check for the amount if you order pictures.  You need to be dressed in your uniform ready to go right after school.  Coaches and sponsor please plan to be in the team picture.  The tentative schedule will be as follows: HS/JH Girls Basketball,  JH Volleyball 7^th & 8th,  JH Basketball 7th & 8th, JH Cheer, JH Dance, HS Cheer, HS Dance, HS Basketball Varsity and JV.

*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Rushville at 6:00.  Bus at 4:15.

*Flag practice will be held in the band room after school tonight and Weds, Feb 2.

*Books are available in the library for: Brett Loos, Whitney Saxbery, Donnie Collins, Ethan Butler, Dakota Willis, Terry Volk

 *The Western Area FBLA Conference is tomorrow.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have changed the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*Art Club--The Jan. 26 meeting is rescheduled for Feb. 2 in the library.

*Freshmen--order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  They are due this FRI, JAN 28.

*Students participating in IHSA and IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contests should pay their accompaniment fees as soon as possible.   It is $10 and due by Fri, Jan 28.

*The Payson Music Boosters are sponsoring new polo shirts for all students in band and choir.  Students should get their money in for the shirts so the order can be placed.  The goal is for pep band students to be wearing the new shirts for Homecoming.  If you have signed up for a shirt, please bring your $10.  Students in band and choir should consider purchasing a shirt since they will be used at many music events in the future.

*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 JH volleyball game versus Meredosia has been switched from Tues, Feb 1 to Weds, Feb 2.  Start at 6:00.

*Seniors--you MUST have your senior trip money in by TUES, FEB 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 5 from 7-10 pm.  The theme this year will RAVE theme.  Dress will be semi-formal or any style that fits the theme.  Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Quincy Junior High on Weds, Feb 16 at 5:00.  Please note the early start time.

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

 *YEARBOOKS are now on sale.  Buy them for $45.  See Mrs. Germann in the Home Ec. Room.

*The dead week in the summer for athletics is July 17-23.

 *Community service hours are available by working in the concession stand during JH volleyball games.  Please come to the office for a list of games if interested.

*Softball players--please see Ms. Wiedman for the open gym schedule.

*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.

 *Seniors—Turn in your Churchill Photography form and your Proofs to Mrs. Germann ASAP.

*There are extra Pep Club shirts & sweatshirts with the "One Town, One Team, One Dream" saying.  Please see Kendra if you're interested.

*Lifting will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

*The Accounting class will be serving breakfast for you every Tuesday and Friday morning in your lobby.  They serve a variety of all your favorite breakfast foods.  It's always at a great low price for a great value.  It's one stop at the Breakfast Barrio for the only breakfast served in school.

*Homework Haven is at the Jr/Sr High from 3:05-4:05 Monday-Thursday in Mrs. Gilligan's room.