*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.

High School

CANCEL - Dec 2 vs West Prairie at home

ADD - Feb 1 vs Western away

Junior High

ADD - Dec 2 vs Carthage at home (changed from Jan 6)

ADD - Jan 6 vs Pleasant Hill away

Freshman

CHANGE - Dec 6 changed to Jan 10 vs Hannibal away

Weekend Events

*Varsity Basketball team plays in the Pittsfield Tournament--Friday at 6:15 vs Hannibal; Saturday at 8:00 vs Pittsfield

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball team plays Saturday at home vs Macomb at 1:00

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*Lunch for Mon, Nov 29 is 1/2 ham sub, chili with crackers, carrots with dip & fruit

*JH Basketball team play at Pittsfield tonight at 6:00.  Bus at 4:30.

*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.

*Congratulations to Brittany Speckhart for earning the Illinois State Scholar Achievement.  This is for outstanding academic achievment.

 *The 2010-2011 Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship Program’s applications and guidelines are available on line at www.ilamvets.org.

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

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

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

*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.

*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.

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

*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 high school girls basketball game vs Macomb at Liberty on Saturday is at 1:00 instead of 6:00.  Come out an support the girls.  GOOD LUCK LADIES.

*Lunch for Weds, Nov 24 is chicken fet. alfredo, garlic stix, mandarine orange salad, cookie & fruit.

*All PE classes will meet in the library today.

*HS Band should go to the grade school 8th hour.

*School will be released at 1:55 today and there will be no school tomorrow & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break

*Varsity Basketball team plays tonight in the Pittsfield Tournament vs Liberty at 6:15.

*Liberty-Payson girls basketball team plays tonight in the PCC Tournament.

*Seniors--make sure you have your contracts turned into Cindy today.

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

*Austin Uppinghouse, Marikkia Velez and Alexis Gilker--see Mrs. Germann today.

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

 *Library books are available for:  Syeira Smith, Brady Loos, Caleb Lay

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*Juniors -- Class sales and money are due next Tuesday, Nov. 30th. Don't forget to have checks made out to the school..

*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.

*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 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.

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

*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 Tues, Nov 23 is egg casserole, hashbrown cubes, mini muffins & fruit

*We will run the meeting schedule today for Student Council.

*Varsity Basketball team plays their first game tonight in the Pittsfield Tournament vs Griggsville at 6:15.

*JH Basketball team plays tonight at home vs Nauvoo-Colusa at 6:00.

*Pep Club is selling shirt/sweatshirts/hoodies.  The front says "One Town, One Team, One Dream", with an Indians logo on the back.  An example is in the office window and website.  Order forms are in the office & the deadline is today. 

*The VOTEC Graphics class is selling Payson Indian drawstring bags for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.  Order forms are in the office.  Deadline is today.

*Juniors -- Class sales and money are due next Tuesday, Nov. 30th. Don't forget to have checks made out to the school.

*Library books are available for:  Grace Behrensmeyer, Lacey Hagerbaumer, Syeira Smith, Tiffany Veach, Brady Loos

*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.

*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.

*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.

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*Seniors--make sure you have your contracts turned into Cindy by Weds, Nov 24.

*School will be released at 1:55 on Weds, Nov 24 and there will be no school on Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break.

*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 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!

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

*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.

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

*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 Fri, Nov 19 is chicken fried rice, egg rolls, lo mein noodles, fortune cookie & fruit.

*Saturday--The Blue-White Scrimmage & Alumni Game is tonight.  The basketball team will play at 5:00, followed by two alumni games (under 35 and over 35).  Admission is a free will donation and concessions will be available.

*We will run the meeting schedule tomorrow for Student Council.

*JH Basketball team plays in their first home game tonight at 6:00 vs Western.

*Liberty-Payson girls Basketball team play tonight at home vs Triopia.

*Jostens is here today.  Make sure you have your ring.

*Check out the puzzler-of-the-weekend on Mr. Page's website.  Correct answers will be entered in a drawing for a prize.

*Seniors--make sure you have your contracts turned into Cindy by Weds, Nov 24.

*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

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*Pep Club is selling shirt/sweatshirts/hoodies.  The front says "One Town, One Team, One Dream", with an Indians logo on the back.  An example is in the office window and website.  Order forms are in the office & the deadline is tomorrow. 

*The VOTEC Graphics class is selling Payson Indian drawstring bags for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.  Order forms are in the office.  Deadline is tomorrow.

*School will be released at 1:55 on Weds, Nov 24 and there will be no school on Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break.

*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!

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

*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.

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

*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 Fri, Nov 19 is pizza.

*7th Grade Basketball team plays tonight in the Liberty tournament.

*Liberty-Payson Girls Basketball team plays tonight in the PCC tournament at Pittsfield.

*Sophomores--tshirt designs are due to Harlee Flesner today.  Class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*Pep Club basketball shirt order forms are due today.

*Books are available in the library for:  Ethan Butler, Caleb Lay, Alexis Gilker, Brady Loos, Elijah Fisher, Elizabeth Klingele, Connie Linder, Breanna Myers

*Congratulations to the school-wide journal winners:  Marikkia Velez, Cody Ash, Laaken Stotler, Gabby Bliss, Kalab Hill, Amanda Moulton, Abram Wiseman, Chris Sherwood

*Congratulations to this week's Payson Pride winners:  Adam Hilgenbrink, Brooke Calvert, Elizabeth Davis, Lance Buhlig, Frank Holtschlag, Caleb Lay

*Check out the puzzler-of-the-weekend on Mr. Page's website.  Correct answers will be entered in a drawing for a prize.

*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.

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*The Blue-White Scrimmage & Alumni Game is tomorrow.  The basketball team will play at 5:00, followed by two alumni games (under 35 and over 35).  Admission is a free will donation and concessions will be available.

*Jostens will be here on Monday.  Make sure you bring your ring then if there is a problem.

*Pep Club is selling shirt/sweatshirts/hoodies.  The front says "One Town, One Team, One Dream", with an Indians logo on the back.  An example is in the office window and website.  Order forms are in the office & the deadline is is Tues, Nov 23. 

*The VOTEC Graphics class is selling Payson Indian drawstring bags for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.  Order forms are in the office.  Deadline is Tues, Nov 23.

*School will be released at 1:55 on Weds, Nov 24 and there will be no school on Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break.

*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!

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

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

Please CLICK HERE for the facility request form.  You can email this to bpage@cusd1.org, turn in to the office, or fax to 217-656-3584

*Lunch for Thurs, Nov 18 is nachos with meat & cheese, spanish rice, tossed salad & fruit.

*7th Grade Basketball team plays tonight in the Liberty tournament at 6:00.  Bus at 4:45.

*HS Book Club will meet today during lunch to discuss Chp 6-15 of Mockingjay.  The Book Club is just for fun.  There are no quizzes or tests or papers to fill out.  Also, we will read the books that you choose to read.  Come and join us!

*Sophomores--tshirt designs are due to Harlee Flesner by Friday.  Class dues of $25 are due by Dec 8.

*The accounting class will be serving breakfast again on Friday morning.  This Friday will be cinnamon rolls with your choice of orange juice or chocolate milk.  One cinnamon roll and a drink will be a dollar.  The Breakfast Barrio will start at 7:40 am.  See you there!

*The Blue-White Scrimmage & Alumni Game is Sat, Nov 20.  The basketball team will play at 5:00, followed by two alumni games (under 35 and over 35).  Admission is a free will donation and concessions will be available.

*Jostens will be here on Monday.  Make sure you bring your ring then if there is a problem.

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*If you are planning on being gone tomorrow for deerhunting, we need a copy of your tags for it to be an excused absence.

*Pep Club is selling basketball fan club shirts for $8.00.  An example is on the office window & order forms are in the office.  Deadline is tomorrow.

*Pep Club is selling shirt/sweatshirts/hoodies.  The front says "One Town, One Team, One Dream", with an Indians logo on the back.  An example is in the office window and website.  Order forms are in the office & the deadline is is Tues, Nov 23. 

*The VOTEC Graphics class is selling Payson Indian drawstring bags for $7.00.  An example is hanging in the office window.  Order forms are in the office.  Deadline is Tues, Nov 23.

*School will be released at 1:55 on Weds, Nov 24 and there will be no school on Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving break.

*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!

*Students--through the end of November, Payson Pride encourages you to help us reduce the number of first hour tardies.  For the next 10 school days, if you are on time to class at least 9 of those days, you will receive a snack on Dec. 1st.  Thank you and let's be here on time.

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