*Lunch for Thurs, March 14 is baked turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked beans & pears

*The Educational Talent Search rep will be here today.

*NHS members and inductees will be practicing this morning during 1st and 2nd hours.

*NHS inductions are tonight at 7:00 pm

*Seniors - please see Mrs. Zanger by today to vote for a graduation speaker

*HS book club will meet during HS lunch tomorrow.

*JH & HS book club books Turtle in Paradise and Twisted are in, and members can pick up their copy from the library.

*All HS & JH Basketball players - turn in your practice gear & any other equipment to Mr. Rea by tomorrow.

*The end of 3rd quarter is tomorrow

*Prom RSVPs are due to the office by Weds, March 27

*Birthdays yesterday - Zach Caster; Birthdays today - Alyssa Walters and Ms. Brokaw

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Weds, March 13 is sloppy joes, green beans, peas & baked apples

*We will run Meeting Schedule today for Student Council. 

*JH CAPS leadership group will also meet today during activity period in Mrs. Germann's room.  Also, the following students need to meet during activity period - Chekka Boewe, Addi Ippensen, Jackie Koetters, Ashley Wiseman, Hunter Flesner, Nick Koetters, Elizabeth Klingele, Kaitlyn Shanks, Shane Hieland. 

*JH book club will meet today during meeting schedule.  HS book club will meet during HS lunch on Friday.

*JH & HS book club books Turtle in Paradise and Twisted are in, and members can pick up their copy from the library.

*HS CAPS leadership group will meet today during lunch.

*The Blood Drive is today.  Sign up to donate blood with Mrs. Germann.  To work at the blood drive, see Mr. DeGarmo.

*Please stop by the office - Jody Steffen, Reagan Akers, Connor Buss, Joey Blickhan

*NHS inductions are tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm

*All HS & JH Basketball players - turn in your practice gear & any other equipment to Mr. Rea by Friday.

*The end of 3rd quarter is Fri, March 15

*Birthdays - none

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Tues, March 12 is salad bar, peaches, cookie & breadstix

*The Payson Seymour Education Foundation would like to thank all the staff and students that participated and attended the donkey basketball on Thursday night.  We had a great turn out and look forward to doing it again.

*Congratulations to Aiden Zanger.  He was a member of the History Fair team whose project placed first at regionals.

*Books are available in the library for:  Emily Mast, Kaleen Lay, Abbi Zanger, Caleb Lay, Drew Burwinkel

*The next Blood Drive is tomorrow.  Sign up to donate blood with Mrs. Gremann.  To work at the blood drive, see Mr. DeGarmo.

*JH CAPS leadership group will meet tomorrow during activity period in Mrs. Germann's room.  Also, the following students need to meet during activity period - chekka Boewe, Addi Ippensen, Jackie Koetters, Ashley Wiseman, Hunter Flesner, Nick Koetters, Elizabeth Klingele, Kaitlyn Shanks, Shane Hieland,. 

*HS CAPS leadership group will meet tomorrow during lunch.

*NHS inductions are Thurs, March 14 at 7:00 pm

*All HS & JH Basketball players - turn in your practice gear & any other equipment to Mr. Rea by Friday.

*On April 22, 2013, an “All Academy Night” will be held in Springfield, IL for students interested in attending any Military Academy for their college option.  See Mrs. Callahan for further information.

The Quincy Service League has applications available for a $1,000.00 scholarship to be give to an Adams County resident.  Applicants will be evaluated on community service, commitment to a course of study, and financial need.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  Deadline is April 1, 2013

*The Quincy Preserves is offering a scholarship with eligibility requiring an essay on Quincy Historic architectural structures.  Deadline is April 15, 2013, and applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

*The end of 3rd quarter is Fri, March 15

*Seno gift cards are in the office.

*Forms for the Canton MO 3 on 3 basketball tournament are in the office.  They are on Mon, April 8

*Birthdays - none

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Mon, March 11 is ham & egg casserole, hashbrown cubes & 1/2 orange

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

*Birthdays - Austin Brinkman

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Fri, March 8 is cheese & pepperoni pizza

*February menus are now in the office.

*Congratulations to Student of the Month - Jake Voss

*ISAT testing continues today for 7th and 8th graders.  We will not be ringing bells for 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours.  Teachers - please release students on your own.  Students - please be quiet in the hallways.

*Any new football players, bring contact information to Coach DeGarmo today.

*Payson's 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held on Sat, March 23.  Entry forms are in the office and are due by March 9.

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

*Birthdays for yesterday - Abbi Zanger & Rebecca Walker; Birthdays today - Cameron Brink

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Weds, March  6 is chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, milk gravy & peaches

*February menus are now in the office.

*We will be running meeting schedule today for FFA & FBLA. 

*ISAT testing continues today for 7th and 8th graders.  We will not be ringing bells for 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours.  Teachers - please release students on your own using the meeting schedule.  Students - please be quiet in the hallways.

*Congratulations to Billy Coonrod who placed 2nd in the WYSE Sectionals in Computer Science.  He now advances to the State competition.   Great job Billy!

*Prom Committee will meet today during lunch in Ms. McGlothlin's room.

*Anyone interested in playing football who has not played at the high school level, please see Coach Degarmo in his room for information today.

*The Educational Talent Search rep will be here tomorrow.  Please stop by the office to pick up their appointment cards:  Elizabeth Davis, Matt Mellon, Allison Smith, Stephanie Nelson, Skylar Brown, Ryan Boone, Megan Kramer, Courtney Porter, Kaytlynn Shepard, Cameron Brink, DJ Steffen, Grace Behrensmeyer, Seth Terwelp, Alaina Cook,

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.

*Lunch for Tues, March 5 is walking taco, spanish rice, salad & pineapple.

*ISAT testing will begins today for 7th and 8th graders.  We will not be ringing bells for 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours.  Teachers - please release students on your own.  Students - please be quiet in the hallways.

*Varsity Basketball plays tonight in the Supersectional at Jacksonville.  They plays at 7:30 and the doors open at 5:00.  Tickets are still available for $8.00

*Anyone interested in playing football who has not played at the high school level, please see Coach Degarmo in his room for information by Thursday morning.

*National Honor Society is hosting a food war for the local food pantry through March 21.  Freshmen, take your food to Ms. Isaacks room; Sophomores to Mrs. Sullivan's room; Juniors to Ms. McGlothlin's room; Seniors to Mrs. Zanger's room; 8th grade to Mr. Clendenny's room; 7th Grade to Mr. Damm's room.

• The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall.  See Mrs. Callahan for an application.  The deadline is March 15.
• The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School.  The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school.  Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
• The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
• The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Visit their website for more information:  www.buickachievers.com.
• The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field.  You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent.  Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 15.
• The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan.  Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply.  Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds.  Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
• The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors.  Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades.  Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
• The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office.  Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply.  Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades.  Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.

• *The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications.  Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.  Deadline is March 30.