The varsity football game was postponed last night due to lightening with Unity-Payson and Jacksonville Routt tied at 0 with 4:14 to go in the first quarter. It will finish today starting at 3:00.
*Lunch for today is egg Casserole, hashbrown cubes, biscuits & Jelly, and fruit.
*HS Volleyball plays today at 6:00 at home against Pleasant Hill.
*JH Baseball plays tonight at 4:30 in Hamilton. Bus at 2:45.
*Students--magazine sales will begin TODAY. All 10-12th grade students will attend the kickoff during 3rd hour. All 9th grade students will attend the kickoff during 4th hour.
*Books are available in the library for: Syeira Smith, Jacob Murphy, Brekken Flesner, Brett Loos, Coltan Wietholder
*Attention: Spanish Students. September 16 is almost here! Be in class on time. Sr. Harbourn
*Any high school or junior high student interested in participating in Quiz Bowl should stop by Mr. Harbourn's room to sign up for the team by Fri, Sept 17.
*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library. Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks. Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.
*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway. All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.
*Students – check out the Puzzler-Of-The-Weekend on Mr. Page’s website. Correct answers will be entered in a drawing for a prize!
*Lunch for today is a cookout with brats, hot dogs & hamburgers, doritos, ranch rotini & fruit.
*Football team plays tonight at home vs Routt Catholic at 7:00.
*JH Baseball plays tonight in the Liberty Tournament at 4:15. Bus at 3:15. If they lose, they will play right afterwards. If they win, they will play Saturday morning.
*JV Volleyball plays tomorrow in the Unity Tournament.
*A reminder that the welding class will be setting off 2 loud bangs today around 9-9:30.
*Students--magazine sales will begin on Mon, Sept 13. All 10-12th grade students will attend the kickoff during 3rd hour. All 9th grade students will attend the kickoff during 4th hour.
*Attention: Spanish Students. September 16 is almost here! Be in class on time. Sr. Harbourn
*Any high school or junior high student interested in participating in Quiz Bowl should stop by Mr. Harbourn's room to sign up for the team by Fri, Sept 17.
*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library. Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks. Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.
*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11. Bus time is at 8:30 am, leaving at approximately 8:45 am, as the parade starts at 10:00 am. Don't forget your black socks and totally black shoes. Home arrival time will be approximately 11:30 am.
*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway. All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.
*A talent competition is being held at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm. It is free to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Registration deadline is Thurs, Sept 9. Call 217-316-9468 to sign up.
*QU is holding a "instrument petting zoo" for $2.00/person as a chance for kids and adults to try out new instruments. Stop by anytime from 10:00 am - noon on Sat, Sept 11 on the North Campus of QU (18th and Seminary Rd), downstairs in the Music Dept.
*A new music school is opening in Quincy for private & group lessons for guitar, piano, voice, acting and more. There are cards in the office with info and phone numbers if interested.
Please use the Student Resource tab on the right hand side of the JH/HS page for information about the JH/HS. This information includes: Student Handbook, Bell Schedules, and various forms.
*Lunch for today is goulash, corn, cheery crisp & fruit
*Volleyball team plays tonight at Southeastern. Freshman game starts at 5:00, then JV & Varsity. Bus at 3:30.
*JH Baseball team plays tonight at Griggsville-Perry at 5:00. Bus at 3:30.
*Any high school or junior high student interested in participating in Quiz Bowl should stop by Mr. Harbourn's room to sign up for the team by Fri, Sept 17.
*Any 9th-12th grade boys that are planning on playing basketball this season need to see Mr. Rea to pick up an informational packet and handbook as soon as possible. The information includes team shoe ordering, important dates, and a 3-Month schedule of times and events. Please do not wait until the last minute or you will miss important information for you and your parents.
*The PSAT test will be given to interested juniors on Weds, Oct 13.
*Sign up sheets for Art Club are on the office window. Sheets are also up for Student Council.
*High School Book Club will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in Mr. Mast's room. The first meeting is during HS lunch TODAY. Bring your lunch and book ideas.
*Junior High Book Club will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the library. The first meeting is during JH lunch on Sept 16. Go through the line, get your lunch and then come over to the library.
*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library. Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks. Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.
*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11. Bus time is at 8:30 am, leaving at approximately 8:45 am, as the parade starts at 10:00 am. Don't forget your black socks and totally black shoes. Home arrival time will be approximately 11:30 am.
*Flag practice will be TODAY from 3:10 - 4:00 pm. Flags need to work on routines for "Accidentally in Love" and "Born to be Wild"
*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway. All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.
*A talent competition is being held at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm. It is free to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Registration deadline is Thurs, Sept 9. Call 217-316-9468 to sign up.
*QU is holding a "instrument petting zoo" for $2.00/person as a chance for kids and adults to try out new instruments. Stop by anytime from 10:00 am - noon on Sat, Sept 11 on the North Campus of QU (18th and Seminary Rd), downstairs in the Music Dept.
*A new music school is opening in Quincy for private & group lessons for guitar, piano, voice, acting and more. There are cards in the office with info and phone numbers if interested.
Click Here for a live video feed of the Payson Indians-Hannibal Pirate volleyball game. The feed should start around 7:00 PM.
We are currently having difficulties with the live feed. Sorry for the delay.
Congrats to the Unity-Payson Mustang football team who beat Pleasant Hill in their home opener 34-20. The Mustangs move to 2-0 on the season as they prepare for Routt Catholic HS next week in Mendon.
*Lunch for today is bbq pork on bun, macaroni & cheese, green beans & fruit
*JH Softball plays tonight in their regional at home at 4:30 vs Liberty. Concession stand workers are needed tonight. Please come to the office if interested
*Library books are available for: Alex Cookson, Michelle Nelson, Micah Lowry, Luke Merritt, Katelyn Wolf
*Wed, Sept 9 (tomorrow)--juniors who are not in Miss Duncans's 2nd or 7th hours need to attend one of those classes to hear information about the PSAT test that will be given in October. If you are unable to attend, see Mrs. Callahan.
*The PSAT test will be given to interested juniors on Weds, Oct 13.
*Student Council members--if you have a study hall and would like to be on the marquee changing committee, please stop by Mrs. Rosenkrans room to sign up.
*Sign up sheets for Art Club are on the office window.
*JH Girls Basketball will be having practice AT Payson from 7:30 - 8:30 PM on the following days: (These practices are for the Payson girls only.)
Sept 8th - HS gym
Sept 9th - HS MPR
Sept 13th - HS MPR
Sept 14th - HS gym
Please stop by the office to sign up so we know who is attending.
*Any 9th-12th grade boys that are planning on playing basketball this season need to see Mr. Rea to pick up an informational packet and handbook as soon as possible. The information includes team shoe ordering, important dates, and a 3-Month schedule of times and events. Please do not wait until the last minute or you will miss important information for you and your parents.
*High School Book Club will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in Mr. Mast's room. The first meeting is during HS lunch tomorrow. Bring your lunch and book ideas.
*Junior High Book Club will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the library. The first meeting is during JH lunch on Sept 16. Go through the line, get your lunch and then come over to the library.
*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library. Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks. Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.
*The Payson band participated in the Pittsfield Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 4th. The performed "Born to be Wild" and marched superbly. The Indians were rewarded with a trophy for their efforts. The Payson Marching Indians are looking forward to seeing you at the next parade as they progress through this exciting marching season.
*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11. Bus time is at 8:30 am, leaving at approximately 8:45 am, as the parade starts at 10:00 am. Don't forget your black socks and totally black shoes. Home arrival time will be approximately 11:30 am.
*Flag practice will be tomorrow, Thurs. Sept 9, from 3:10 - 4:00 pm. Flags need to work on routines for "Accidentally in Love" and "Born to be Wild"
*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway. All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.
*A talent competition is being held at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm. It is free to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Registration deadline is Thurs, Sept 9. Call 217-316-9468 to sign up.
*A new music school is opening in Quincy for private & group lessons for guitar, piano, voice, acting and more. There are cards in the office with info and phone numbers if interested.
The JH softball game schedule against Highland has been cancelled due to weather. No make up date has been scheduled.
*Lunch for today is chicken strips, twice baked potatoes, green beans & fruit. September menus are in the office.
*There be no school on Mon, Sept 6 for Labor Day.
*Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing basketball this year--There will be a short meeting today around 8:00 in the library.
*Volleyball team plays in the SE Tournament tonight at 6:00. Bus at 4:30.
*JH Softball plays tonight at Highland at 4:30. Bus at 2:45.
*JH Baseball plays tonight at Unity at 4:30. Bus at 3:00.
*Golf teams plays tonight at Western at 4:00.
*In case you missed it, the Unity-Payson Football team won their season opener Friday night against Carrollton 32-26. They would like to have your support this coming Friday for their home opener as they look to go 2-0.
*Unity-Payson football shirts & hoodies are still for sale. Order forms are in the office and due today.
*Congratulations to Jacob Miller, Unity-Payson Football, on his nomination for hero of the week from KHQA. Please go to KHQA's website "connecttristates.com" and click on the top line/header of the home page for the link to the high school football page. There you can place your vote for Jacob. You can now REVOTE for Jacob. Thanks!
*Jostens will be here this afternoon after school to pick up any remaining orders. They need to hear from the following students or anyone else who has questions: Bryce Terwelp, Marikkia Velez, Sarah Woodworth. Come to the office if you have any questions.
*Dual Credit papers for college courses are due to Mrs. Callahan tomorrow morning.
*Full Marching band rehearsal will be held on tomorrow immediately after school. Students will march up to the park and back for parade preparation, approximately a 30 minute rehearsal when we start marching.
*Flags need to be present after school on today to check routine individually and tomorrow to march with the entire band.
*The Payson Marching Indians will be marching at the Pittsfield Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 4. Bus time is at 10:30 am, leaving approximately at 10:45 am and parade starts at 1:00. We will be staying for the awards, so bring money for snacks. Please bring your change of clothes for after the parade. Also, do not forget your black socks and totally black shoes. Arrival time home is approximately 4:30 pm.
*Applications for Student Council are in the office. They are due tomorrow. JH students, turn them into Mrs. Gilligan; HS students to Mrs. Rosenkrans. All NEW student council members must submit an application--this includes freshmen wanting to be in HS student council.
*High School Book Club will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month in Mr. Mast's room. The first meeting is during HS lunch on Sept 9. Bring your lunch and book ideas.*Junior High Book Club will be meeting on the third Thursday of each month in the library. The first meeting is during JH lunch on Sept 16. Go through the line, get your lunch and then come over to the library.
*September is "Read a NEW Book" month at the library. Read one of the books off of the new book shelf and enter your name in a drawing to receive free books, posters and/or bookmarks. Winners will be drawn on Sept 30.
*A bag of clothes was found in the JH girls bathroom Friday night after VB practice. Please come to the office to pick up.
*Would the following students please stop by the office: Mackenzie Miller, Shelton Laird, Samantha Taylor
*There is a benefit car cruise & auction for Kevin Walker, father of 8th grader Stevie Walker, on Sat, Sept 18 from 6:30 pm to ? at the County Market parking lot at 4830 Broadway. All proceeds from the auction and food sales will go to the family for medical expenses.
*A talent competition is being held at the Liberty Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 11 at 6:00 pm. It is free to enter and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category. Registration deadline is Thurs, Sept 9. Call 217-316-9468 to sign up.