*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.

*Lunch for Tues, Jan 25 is salad bar, crackers, garlic stix & fruit.

*NHS will be meeting in Mr. Harbourn's room during lunch today

*Boys Basketball plays tonight at home vs Pleasant Hill at 6:00.  Volleyball will be serving walking tacos, hot dogs & bbq pork,

*Pep Club members interested in working at the game tonight selling tshirts & doing facepainting, please see Kendra.

*Pep Band members need to be here at 5:30 tonight.

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

*Sophomores will be taking the PLAN test tomorrow morning in the MPR.

*We will run meeting schedule tomorrow for Spanish Club

*The following students need to meet in Mr. Mast's room during meeting time tomorrow 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

*We will have an internet safety class tomorrow afternoon 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 tomorrow 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.

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

*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.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Rushville is rescheduled for Weds, Jan 26 at 6:00.

*The Western Area FBLA Conference is Jan 27.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have paid your $5 to Mr. Rea and change the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*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.

 *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.

We have established a Payson Seymour High School Athletic Hall-of-Fame.  The first class will be inducted at Homecoming on Fri, Feb 4.  To be inducted, a nominee was required to receive at least 75% of the votes from the selection committee.  Of those nominated, we had four that will be inducted. These four have either made remarkable contributions to Payson Seymour Athletics or had remarkable success in athletics.  They are: 

Art Loy (coach) - coached 3 sports for almost 35 years.

Lester Fusselman (player) -  played professional baseball for almost ten seasons, two in the Major Leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Lisa Brown (player) - was a 3-sport star during her high school career and went on to success in college athletics as well.

Bud Scranton (friend) -  has continually supported Payson Seymour Athletics since he graduated in 1943.

We are planning to induct a class each year at Homecoming.  If you would like to make a nomination, you can find the nomination form on our website. Thanks!

Weekend Events

*The JV-Varsity boys game is scheduled for Warsaw High School at 6:00 Saturday.

*The girls basketball game between West Hancock and Liberty-Payson will be at Hamilton High School at 1:00 Saturday.  The JV game starts at 1:00 and the varsity game will follow at approximately 2:30.

*Payson's 7th Grade Volleyball tournament will be held on Saturday starting at 9:00 at the high school.

*Lunch for Mon, Jan 24 is hamburger pony, corn & fruit

*7th Grade Basketball team plays tonight in their regional at Liberty at 7:30.

*Girls Basketball plays tonight at Unity at 6:00.

*5th/6th Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Southeastern at 6:00.

*Quiz Bowl has a meet tonight at home vs Western at 6:00.

*Books are available in the library for:  Ben Wellman, Coltan Wietholder, Luke Merritt, Brett Loos, Donnie Collins, Ethan Butler, Dakota Willis, Terry Volk, Hunter Flesner

*Freshmen--order forms for class tshirts are in the office.  They are due this Fri, Jan 28 by the end of the day.

*Pep Club members interested in working at the game tomorrow night selling tshirts & doing facepainting, please see Kendra.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game at Rushville from last week is rescheduled for Weds, Jan 26 at 6:00.

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

*The Western Area FBLA Conference has been rescheduled to Jan 27th.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have paid your $5 to Mr. Rea and change the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 4 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.

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

 *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 21 is walking taco, tossed salad, oatmeal cookie & fruit

*Congratulations to the January Student of the Month--Ashley Oberling

The JV-Varsity boys game is scheduled for Warsaw High School at 6:00 tomorrow

The girls basketball game between West Hancock and Liberty-Payson will be at Hamilton High School at 1:00 tomorrow.  The JV game starts at 1:00 and the varsity game will follow at approximately 2:30.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game vs Rushville from last week is rescheduled for Weds, Jan 26 at 6:00.

*Student council will be sponsoring a Pizza social for the HS today. You must preorder and prepay for the pizza by 9:00 am. It is $2 per slice or $12 per pizza.

*Payson Pride is changing.  This semester you will be eligible for a monthly drawing. If you are written down on the blue sheets more than two times in a month, you will have your name removed from the drawing.  We will no longer be using the tickets this semester.  Prizes include a choice of a $10 I-tunes card, Wal-Mart card or gift certificate to Fast Stop.  Remember--Be Prepared, Polite and Productive.

*The Western Area FBLA Conference has been rescheduled to Jan 27th.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have paid your $5 to Mr. Rea and change the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 4 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.

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

*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 20 is walking taco, tossed salad, oatmeal cookie & fruit

*Freshmen Basketball plays tonight at home vs QND at 6:00.

*JH Basketball plays tonight at Liberty at 6:00.  Bus at 5:00.

*JH Volleyball play tonight at Quincy Jr High at 6:00.  Bus at 4:45.

*JH Volleyball's cancelled game vs Rushville from last week is rescheduled for Weds, Jan 26 at 6:00.

*Student council will be sponsoring a Pizza social for the HS tomorrow. You must preorder and prepay for the pizza. It is $2 per slice or $12 per pizza. Orders will be taken today during lunch.

*Payson Pride is changing.  This semester you will be eligible for a monthly drawing. If you are written down on the blue sheets more than two times in a month, you will have your name removed from the drawing.  We will no longer be using the tickets this semester.  Prizes include a choice of a $10 I-tunes card, Wal-Mart card or gift certificate to Fast Stop.  Remember--Be Prepared, Polite and Productive.

*The Western Area FBLA Conference has been rescheduled to Jan 27th.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have paid your $5 to Mr. Rea and change the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 4 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.

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

*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 Weds, Jan 19 is turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & fruit.

*We will run the meeting schedule today for class meetings.

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

*The Western Area FBLA Conference has been rescheduled to Jan 27th.  Same place and time.  Please make sure you have paid your $5 to Mr. Rea and change the date on the planned absence form.  We will be leaving at 7:20 am in the Activity Bus.  Bring money for lunch.

*Student council will be sponsoring a Pizza social for the HS on this Friday. You must preorder and prepay for the pizza. It is $2 per slice or $12 per pizza. Orders will be taken today and tomorrow during lunch.

*Payson Pride is changing.  This semester you will be eligible for a monthly drawing. If you are written down on the blue sheets more than two times in a month, you will have your name removed from the drawing.  We will no longer be using the tickets this semester.  Prizes include a choice of a $10 I-tunes card, Wal-Mart card or gift certificate to Fast Stop.  Remember--Be Prepared, Polite and Productive.

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

*Midterms are Feb 2.

*The Homecoming dance will be held on Feb 4 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.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*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.

The Payson High School baseball team would like to thank everyone who has donated money, equipment, and time for the field.  All of the work on the field has been done by volunteer community members.  The baseball team, along with money donated from the Payson Athletic Club & the Payson Youth Basketball League, has paid for a majority of the cost.

Thank you to the following businesses who have donated equipment:

Luby Equipment

Reichert Trucking

Woodward Fencing

Mast Tiling

Port Industries

Bunte Trucking

Epperson Electric

Adams Electric Coop

Weekend Events

*HS Basketball plays Saturday in the Winchester Tournament vs Carrollton at 4:00.

*7th Grade Basketball plays Saturday in the PCC Tournament in Pleasant Hill.

*8th Grade Volleyball plays Saturday in the Rushville Tournament at 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00.

*5th/6th Grade Volleyball plays Saturday at Liberty at 3:00.  Bus at 1:45.

*There is no school on Mon, Jan 17 for Martin Luther King Day

*Freshman Basketball plays Monday at Camp Point Central at 10:00 am. 

*JH Volleyball team Monday at Southeastern at 6:00 in Bowen.  Bus at 4:30.

*Lunch for Tues, Jan 18 is chili with crackers, 1/2 sub, tossed salad & fruit.

*JH Basketball plays tonight at Camp Point Central at 4:00.  Bus at 2:40.

*HS Basketball plays tonight at Camp Point Central at 6:00. 

*Central will be serving a spaghetti dinner at tonight's game from 4:45-7:00.

*Girls Basketball plays tonight at Routt Catholic at 6:00.

*5th/6th Volleyball plays tonight at Hannibal at 6:30.  Bus at 5:30.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*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 14 is ham & cheese sandwich, corn chips, baked beans, oatmeal cookie & fruit.

*We will run the meeting schedule today for FFA.

*A Hot Chocolate and Hostess goodies social will be today during lunch. Items are just $0.50.

*There will be no school on Mon, Jan 17 for Martin Luther King Day.

*HS Basketball team plays tomorrow night in the Winchester Tournament at 4:00.

*7th Grade Basketball team plays tomorrow in the PCC Tournament in Pleasant Hill.

*8th Grade Volleyball team plays tomorrow in the Rushville Tournament at 10:00, 11:00 & 1:00.

*5th/6th Grade Volleyball team plays tomorrow at Liberty at 3:00.  Bus at 1:45.

*If you did not receive your report card on Friday, please come to the office.

*Reminder that those FBLA members that signed up for the Western Area Conference at WIU on Jan 19 must submit their $5 fee to Mr. Rea as soon as possible.  Also, make sure to get a planned absence form for that day as well.

*Seniors going on senior trip need to have their trip money in by Tues, Feb 1.

*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.