*Lunch for Tues, Nov 16 is turkey, hashbrown casserole, scalloped corn & fruit

*We will be running the meeting schedule today for Pep Club and tomorrow for FFA.

*Sophomore officers will be meeting during lunch today.  Please get your lunch first and go to Mrs. Zanger's room.

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

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

*Music Boosters will meet at 5:30 on Wednesday in the band room

*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.

*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 Fri, Nov 19.

*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!

*The following studnents need to see Mrs. Zanger ASAP:  Gabby Bliss, Lance Buhlig, Tyler Shelton

*Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

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

*Lunch for Mon, Dec 15 is biscuit & gravy, hashbrown cubes, mini muffins & fruit.

*Seniors--pizza pickup is today at 2:00.

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

*Congratulations to this week's Payson Pride winners:  Matt Hocking, Aaron Edwards, Joey Blickhan, Skylar Brown, Zach Caster, Miracle Clayton.  Please see Mrs. Rosenkrans for your prize.

*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.

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

*We will be running the meeting schedule both tomorrow (Tues) for Pep Club and Weds for FFA.

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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 Fri, Nov 19.

*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!

*The following studnents need to see Mrs. Zanger ASAP:  Gabby Bliss, Lance Buhlig, Dalton Edwards, Dakota Flesner, Harlee Flesner, Bryson Kramer, Ty Shulz, Tyler Shelton, Zach Smith

*Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

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

*Lunch for Friday COOKOUT!

*No School on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day

*Junior high boys will play Friday night at West Prairie Middle School at 6:00 pm. The bus leaves at 4:15 pm

*Pep Club will be selling basketball fan club shirts for $8.00.  An example is on the office window & order forms are in the office.  Deadline is Fri, Nov 19.

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

 *HS Cheerleaders are selling picture buttons of each high school basketball player & cheerleader for $4.00/each.  Orders are due Fri, Nov 12 and money are due with the order form.  Order forms are in the office and should be given to Ashley Oberling.

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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.

*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 following studnents need to see Mrs. Zanger ASAP:  Cameron Brink, Gabby Bliss, Lance Buhlig, Dallas Cookson, Elizabeth Davis, Jade Delcour, Dalton Edwards, Dakota Flesner, Harlee Flesner, Bryson Kramer, Shelton Laird, Matt Raleigh, Ty Shulz, Tyler Shelton, Zach Smith, Aaron Volk and Abram Wiseman.

 *Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

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

Pep Club is selling basketball fan club shirts for $8.00.  Click here for order form.  Deadline is Fri, Nov 19.

*Lunch for Weds, Nov 10 is walking taco, spanish rice, tossed salad & fruit

*All juniors will need to attend the first part of the class meeting today, even if you are not in good standing.

*We will run meeting schedule today for class meetings.

*Pep Club will be selling basketball fan club shirts for $8.00.  An example is on the office window & order forms are in the office.  Deadline is Fri, Nov 19.

 *There is no school tomorrow for Veterans Day

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

 *HS Cheerleaders are selling picture buttons of each high school basketball player & cheerleader for $4.00/each.  Orders are due Fri, Nov 12 and money are due with the order form.  Order forms are in the office and should be given to Ashley Oberling.

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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.

*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 following studnents need to see Mrs. Zanger ASAP:  Cameron Brink, Gabby Bliss, Lance Buhlig, Dallas Cookson, Elizabeth Davis, Jade Delcour, Dalton Edwards, Dakota Flesner, Harlee Flesner, Bryson Kramer, Shelton Laird, Matt Raleigh, Ty Shulz, Tyler Shelton, Zach Smith, Aaron Volk and Abram Wiseman.

 *Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

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

In 2010, we will establish a Hall of Fame that will honor the accomplishments of past Payson Seymour High School athletes, coaches & teams.  The inaugural class will be inducted at Homecoming on Fri, Feb 4 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game.

A person can qualify for the Hall of Fame by falling into one of the following categories:

• Those who participated in Payson Seymour High School athletics having earned a letter in a particular sport or sports for at least two years.  In addition, those who received honors in one or all of the following:  All-Conference/Regional/Sectional/State or American.  The athlete must have graduated from Payson Seymour High School and been out of school for more than 10 years.
• A Payson Seymour High School athlete who participated in Payson Seymour athletics and competed in college athletics or has attained a profession in athletics.  This person must have been out of school for more than 10 years.
• Coaches at Payson Seymour High School, past or present.
• Persons who have given commendable service to the athletic program at Payson Seymour High School or those who are devoted friends to the athletic program.
• A Payson Seymour High School team which has attained record status or state recognition, 10 years prior to selection.

If you know of someone who is deserving of being inducted into the Hall of Fame, please fill out the attached form and returned to Brad Page, Athletic Director, by Weds, Jan. 12.  Click here for form.

*Lunch for Tues, Nov 9 is cheeseburger, baked beans, chips & fruit

*JH Basketball plays tonight at Southeastern at 6:00.  Bus at 4:30.

 *HS Cheerleaders are selling picture buttons of each high school basketball player & cheerleader for $4.00/each.  Orders are due Fri, Nov 12 and money are due with the order form.  Order forms are in the office and should be given to Ashley Oberling.

*The following studnents need to see Mrs. Zanger ASAP:  Cameron Brink, Gabby Bliss, Lance Buhlig, Dallas Cookson, Elizabeth Davis, Jade Delcour, Dalton Edwards, Dakota Flesner, Harlee Flesner, Bryson Kramer, Shelton Laird, Matt Raleigh, Ty Shulz, Tyler Shelton, Zach Smith, Aaron Volk and Abram Wiseman.

*We will run meeting schedule tomorrow for class meetings.

*There is no school on Thurs, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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!

*Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

 *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 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.

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

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

*Lunch for Mon, Nov 8 is chicken strips, twice baked potatoes, broccoli with cheese & fruit

*There will be no quiz bowl practice tonight.

*Congratulations to Matt Hocking for being nominated for the Principal’s Leadership Award!!!!

*Great job at IMEA district festival on Saturday--Hannah Mahon, Grace Behrensmeyer, Kira Eidson, Lane Harmon

*Congratulations to the PBIS winners for this week:  Matt Hocking, Hannah Mahon, Kaleen Lay, Aaron Volk, Kaitlyn Shanks & Autumn Sass

Seniors—There are 3 group pictures left available for purchase.  The cost is $10.  See Mrs. Germann.

*There is no school on Thurs, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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!

 
*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 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.

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

*DUI information & pamplets are available in the MPR.

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

Weekend events

*Parent Teacher Conference will be:  Thurs, Nov 4 from noon-4:00 and 5:00-7:00/Fri, Nov 5 from 8:00-noon

*All high school basketball players and cheerleaders need to be here at 8:45 on Thurs, Nov 4 to take a team picture.

*Mrs. Gilligan's Washington DC informational parent meeting has changed to Thurs, Nov 4 at 5:00.

*8th grade basketball team plays in the championship game of the Unity tournament Thurs, Nov 4 at 7:15.  Bus at 6:00.

*PCC Choral Festival will be held Thurs, Nov 4 at Payson.  Rehearsal starts at 1:00.  Concert starts at 7:00 that night.

*Sadie Hawkins dance will be Fri, Nov. 5 from 7-10 pm.  The cost is $3/person.  This year's theme is "My Big Green Tractor".  All high school students are invited to attend.  Remember to dress appropriately for the dance.

*Student Council members--remember we are starting to decorate at 10 am on Friday morning, Nov. 5.  All members are required to be there for decorating.  Also, do not forget to bring your drinks or snacks for the dance--freshmen bring drinks, sophomores bring chips, juniors bring cookies or desserts, seniors bring a bag of candy.

*8th grade basketball team plays in the Jacksonville Shootout on Fri, Nov 5 at 6:00.  Bus at 4:00.

*IMEA District Festival will be Sat, Nov 6 in Macomb.  Bus time is 6:15.  Rehearsal starts at 8:15.  JH Concert is at 2:30 and HS Concert at 4:30.  Please tell Mr. Bowman if you will be riding home with your parents.

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*Lunch for Mon, Nov 8 is chicken strips, twice baked potatoes, broccoli with cheese & fruit

*There will be no quiz bowl practice tonight.

*Congratulations to Matt Hocking for being nominated for the Principal’s Leadership Award!!!!

*Congratulations to the PBIS winners for this week:  Matt Hocking, Hannah Mahon, Kaleen Lay, Aaron Volk, Kaitlyn Shanks & Autumn Sass

*There is no school on Thurs, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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!

 
*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 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.

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

*DUI information & pamplets are available in the MPR.

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

*Lunch for Weds, Oct 3 is bosco stix with marinara, tossed salad, cookie & fruit

*We will run the shortened schedule today & will dismiss at 1:55.  There will be no school on Thurs, Nov. 4 and Fri, Nov. 5.  Parent-Teacher Conferences will be:

• Weds, Nov. 3 (4:30-6:30).
  
• Thurs, Nov. 4 (noon-4:00 and 5:00-7:00)
• Fri, Nov. 5 (8:00-noon)

 *Art Club dues are $2.00.  Please pay them to Harlee Flesner or Matt Mellon today.

*Spanish Club dues are $2.00.  Please pay to Ashley Oberling today.

*Picture retake day is today.  Forms available in the office.  This is for anyone, students and staff, who did not have their picture taken at the beginning on the school year.

*Seniors individual pictures for the wall composite will be today in Mrs. Germann's room.  There can not be any writing on your shirt.

*Softball conditioning will be after school today at 2:15.

*All high school basketball players and cheerleaders need to be here at 8:45 on Thursday to take a team picture.

*Athletic 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.

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*PCC Choral Festival will be held Thurs, Nov 4 at Payson.  Rehearsal starts at 1:00.  Concert starts at 7:00 that night.

*Sadie Hawkins dance will be Fri, Nov. 5 from 7-10 pm.  The cost is $3/person.  This year's theme is "My Big Green Tractor".  All high school students are invited to attend.  Remember to dress appropriately for the dance.  If you are bringing a guest from another school, pick up a guest pass form from the office to fill out.

*Student Council members--remember we are starting to decorate at 10 am on Friday morning, Nov. 5.  All members are required to be there for decorating.  Also, do not forget to bring your drinks or snacks for the dance.  These may be dropped off earlier in the week to Mrs. Rosenkrans or on Friday morning.  See Brittany Speckhart if you have questions. 

*IMEA District Festival will be Sat, Nov 6 in Macomb.  Bus time is 6:15.  Rehearsal starts at 8:15.  JH Concert is at 2:30 and HS Concert at 4:30.  Please tell Mr. Bowman if you will be riding home with your parents.

*There is no school on Thurs, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

*Mid-terms are Mon, Nov 15

*HS Book Club will meet on Nov. 18 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!

*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 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.

*Athletic Club is now selling tshirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, & hats.  Order forms are in the office and color examples are on the website.  Deadline is Nov 12.

*There are still volleyball shirts available (larger sizes too).  See Dakota Flesner if interested.

*DUI information & pamplets are available in the MPR.

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