*There is no lunch today--school is dismissed today at 11:10 for teacher training.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due today.

*Seniors--Money for your plane ticket must be turned in by Friday.  If it is not turned in, a ticket will not be ordered for you.

*Any football player that would like to purchase a football playoff patch for $12.50, let Coach Asbury know by Friday.

*Schedules for finals are available in the office.  Please pick one up for the specific times.

• 7th & 8th hour finals will be Fri, Dec 17
• 1st, 3rd & 5th hour finals will be Mon, Dec 18
• 2nd, 4th, & 6th hour finals will be Tues, Dec 19

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*There will be a cookie, milk and hot chocolate social on Thurs, Dec 9 & Fri, Dec 10 during JH and HS lunches.  Each items is just 50 cents.

*Student Council is sponsoring a Hallway decorating contest.  Hallways need to be done by Fri, Dec 10 at lunch time for judging.

*Student Council members--do not forget to bring your candy canes to Mrs. Rosenkrans

*Student Council will be selling Candy Cane Grams until Dec 15th.  They are 50 cents each and will be delivered on Dec 16.

*Student Council is sponsoring a food drive class competition.  Bring in your canned goods to your class sponsor.  The class with the highest number of canned goods will earn a treat.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10. Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.  Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

*School will be dismissed at 1:55 for Christmas break.  School resumes on Mon, Jan 3.

*Juniors & Seniors--Applications for the Youth to Washington trip sponsored by the Adams Rural Electric Cooperative are available in the library.  The deadline is Jan. 3, 2011.

 *Students needing to make a schedule change for next semester should try to do so before Christmas break. 

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

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*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, Dec 7 is cheeseburger, baked beans, chips & fruit.

*We will run the meeting schedule today for Spanish Club.

*Letter Club will meet today during lunch.

*Varsity/JV Basketball team plays tonight at New Berlin at 5:30.  Please dismiss the basketball boys at 2:35.

*Library books are available for:  Elijah Fisher, Terry Volk, Abbi Zanger, Allison Smith

*Juniors & Seniors--Applications for the Youth to Washington trip sponsored by the Adams Rural Electric Cooperative are available in the library.  The deadline is Jan. 3, 2011.

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*School will be dismissed at 11:10 tomorrow for teacher training.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due tomorrow.

*Student Council members--do not forget to bring your candy canes to Mrs. Rosenkrans

*Student Council will be selling Candy Cane Grams until Dec 15th.  They are 50 cents each and will be delivered on Dec 16.

*There will be a cookie, milk and hot chocolate social on Thurs, Dec 9 & Fri, Dec 10 during JH and HS lunches.  Each items is just 50 cents.

*Student Council is sponsoring a Hallway decorating contest.  Hallways need to be done by Fri, Dec 10 at lunch time for judging.

*Student Council is sponsoring a food drive class competition.  Bring in your canned goods to your class sponsor.  The class with the highest number of canned goods will earn a treat.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10. Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.  Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

*School will be dismissed at 1:55 for Christmas break.  School resumes on Mon, Jan 3.

 *Students needing to make a schedule change for next semester should try to do so before Christmas break. 

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

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*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

*8th Grade basketball team plays on Saturday at 1:45 vs Calhoun in the PCC Tournament at Pleasant Hill.  If they win, they play on Monday at 7:45.  If they lose, they play on Monday at 6:30.

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast Saturday from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

 *Lunch for Mon, Dec 6 is spaghetti with meat, garlic stix, 7-layer salad & fruit

*All PE classes will meet in the library today.

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held tonight at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*Liberty-Payson girls basketball team plays tonight at home vs Brussels at 5:30.

*We will run the meeting schedule tomorrow for Spanish Club.

*Student Council members--do not forget to bring your candy canes to Mrs. Rosenkrans

*Student Council will be selling Candy Cane Grams starting Monday, Dec 6 until Dec 15th.  They are 50 cents each and will be delivered on Dec 16.

*There will be a cookie, milk and hot chocolate social on Thurs, Dec 9 & Fri, Dec 10 during JH and HS lunches.  Each items is just 50 cents.

*Student Council is sponsoring a Hallway decorating contest.  Hallways need to be done by Dec 10 at lunch time for judging.

*Student Council is sponsoring a food drive class competition.  Bring in your canned goods to your class sponsor.  The class with the highest number of canned goods will earn a treat.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10. Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.  Please fill out a guest pass if you're bringing someone from another school.

     *The Burger King Scholars Program details and how to apply can be found at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html.

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*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due Dec 8.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 on Weds, Dec 8 for teacher training.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

*Students needing to make a schedule change for next semester should try to do so before Christmas break. 

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

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*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.

Athletic Club has extended the deadline for the 2nd order of Seymour Indians Apparel to December 10th.  Sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, microfiber pullovers, and hats are all available for purchase.   Order forms are available at the elementary or high school offices.

The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast on Sat, Dec. 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

 *Lunch for Fri, Dec 3 is biscuit with gravy, hash brown cubes, mini muffin & fruit

*December menus are available in the office.

*There will be an FBLA meeting during lunch today in Mr. Rea's room to discuss the Western Area Conference Competition.  Please excuse the FBLA members a couple minutes early to get their lunch.  Please be present so we can get signed up for this event.

*JV & Varsity Basketball team plays in their home opener tonight vs Highland at 6:00

*Any Pep Club member who wants to help sell shirts & do face painting at tonight's game, please contact Kendra.

*The deadline for the trip to Washington DC is today.  The trip is offered to students and will be June 1-4 to historic sites in the area.  For more information, contact Lucinda Gilligan at lgilligan@cusd1.org

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poisettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15 per plant.  Money will be used to fund musical events & purchase instruments.  Money for the sales will be due today and the poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast tomorrow from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

*Students needing to make a schedule change for next semester should try to do so before Christmas break. 

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

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*Lifting this week will be Thursday & Friday after school.  After this week, it will be Monday, Wedsnesday & Friday.

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 6 at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 on Weds, Dec 8 for teacher training.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.

*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.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

 *Lunch for Thurs, Dec 2 is walking taco, tossed salad, spanish rice & fruit.

*December menus are available in the office.

*There will be a volleyball meeting for any girl interested in playing high school volleyball next year today during HS lunch in the library.

*JH Basketball team plays at home tonight vs Carthage at 6:00.

*Friday morning, in the lobby, the Breakfast Barrio will be serving cinnamon rolls & a drink for a dollar.  It's a great low price for a great big breakfast.

*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.

*There will be an FBLA meeting during lunch this Friday in Mr. Rea's room to discuss the Western Area Conference Competition.  Please excuse the FBLA members a couple minutes early to get their lunch.  Please be present so we can get signed up for this event.

*Students needing to make a schedule change for next semester should try to do so before Christmas break. 

*Congratulations to our December Student of the Month--Alex Wiseman

*Congratulations to the following volleyball player who were picked for PCC All-Conference:  1st team--Dakota Flesner & Catherine Richards; 2nd team--Ashley Oberling & Erin Smith

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*Lifting this week will be Thursday & Friday after school.  After this week, it will be Monday, Wedsnesday & Friday.

*The deadline for the trip to Washington DC is tomorrow.  The trip is offered to students and will be June 1-4 to historic sites in the area.  For more information, contact Lucinda Gilligan at lgilligan@cusd1.org

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poisettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15 per plant.  Money will be used to fund musical events & purchase instruments.  Money for the sales will be due Fri, Dec 3 and the poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast on Sat, Dec. 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 6 at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 on Weds, Dec 8 for teacher training.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

 *Lunch for Weds, Dec 1 is roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn & fruit.

*We will run the meeting schedule today for Art Club.

*Sophomores will have a class meeting today during lunch in the library.  Please get your lunch first.

*Seniors--please turn in your pictures for the Senior video to Alex Wiseman, Bryce Terwelp, or Brittany Speckhart by Friday, December 10.  If you have not turned in your pictures or talked to one of these class members we cannot guarantee you will be included in the Senior video.

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*Lifting this week will be Tuesday, Thursday & Friday after school.  After this week, it will be Monday, Wedsnesday & Friday.

*There will be a volleyball meeting for any girl interested in playing high school volleyball next year on Thurs, Dec 2 during HS lunch in the library.

*The deadline for the trip to Washington DC is Dec. 3.  The trip is offered to students and will be June 1-4 to historic sites in the area.  For more information, contact Lucinda Gilligan at lgilligan@cusd1.org

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poisettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15 per plant.  Money will be used to fund musical events & purchase instruments.  Money for the sales will be due Fri, Dec 3 and the poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast on Sat, Dec. 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 6 at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 on Weds, Dec 8 for teacher training.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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

The Cheerleaders will be serving Chili and Chicken noodle soup along with maidrites, hot dogs, and dessert from 5-7 on Friday, December 3.  Please come out and support our cheerleaders.

*Lunch for Tues, Nov 30 is chicken strips, macaroni & cheese, green beans & fruit

*National Honor Society will meet today during lunch in Mr. Harbourn's room.

*Juniors -- Class sales and money are due today. Don't forget to have checks made out to the school..

*JH Basketball team plays at home tonight vs Liberty at 6:00.

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

*There will be a sophomore class meeting tomorrow during lunch in the library.  Sophomores should get their lunch first.

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*Lifting this week will be Tuesday, Thursday & Friday after school.  After this week, it will be Monday, Wedsnesday & Friday.

*There will be a volleyball meeting for any girl interested in playing high school volleyball next year on Thurs, Dec 2 during HS lunch in the library.

*The deadline for the trip to Washington DC is Dec. 3.  The trip is offered to students and will be June 1-4 to historic sites in the area.  For more information, contact Lucinda Gilligan at lgilligan@cusd1.org

*The Payson Music Boosters will be selling poisettias during the Christmas season as their annual fundraiser again this year.  The price is $15 per plant.  Money will be used to fund musical events & purchase instruments.  Money for the sales will be due Fri, Dec 3 and the poinsettias may be picked up at the Winter Concert.

*The Payson Seymour STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) class will be holding a hog roast on Sat, Dec. 4 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Payson Grade School.  The price is $10/ticket and includes baked beans, chips, cole slaw, dessert & beverage.  Please see a class member or teacher for tickets--only so many are available.  Proceeds will help fund community service & classroom projects.  Please help support this inspiring class!

*The JH/HS Winter Concert will be held Mon, Dec 6 at 7:00.  Students should dress up for the event & are encouraged to bring in baked goods on Dec 6 for the silent auction that will be held by the Music Boosters.  Please plan to attend and support our band and choir.

*Sophomore class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*School will be dismissed at 11:10 on Weds, Dec 8 for teacher training.

*Christmas Ball for HS students will be held on Sat, Dec 11 from 7-10.

*Winter Dance for JH students will be held on Fri, Dec 17 from 7-10.

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

*The Junior High (7/8) grade and the 5th/6th grade volleyball teams are selling t-shirts.  They are blue with a tie-dye design and will say Payson Volleyball.  If you would like to order, please let Ms. Brokaw know a size.  They are $12.00.

*Seniors—There is 1 group picture left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

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