*Lunch for Weds, Feb 6 is ranch chicken fillet, carrots mixed fruit & chocolate pudding
*February menus are available in the office.
*We will run meeting schedule today for Student Council. HS Softball will also meet in Mr. AJ Smith's room.
*Orders for the FBLA Pink Night t-shirts are due today. Shirts are $7.00.
*Midterms are Fri, Feb 8.
*Seniors - your pictures for the senior video need to be turned in by Feb 14.
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The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - none
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
*Lunch for Tues, Feb 5 is chili dogs, peas & baked apples
*February menus are available in the office.
*Congratulations to our February Student of the Month - Kristen Loos
*HS Basketball plays tonight at home at 6:00 vs West Central.
*Quiz Bowl has a match tonight at home vs Notre Dame.
*The Payson Seymour FBLA is selling t-shirts for Pink Night. Shirts are $7.00. All proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Order forms will be in the office or see a FBLA member. Orders are due by Weds, Feb 6.
*Midterms are Fri, Feb 8.
*Seniors - your pictures for the senior video need to be turned in by Feb 14.
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The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - none
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
*Lunch for Mon, Feb 4 is ....
*Freshmen Basketball plays tonight at home vs Pittsfield at 6:00.
*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Pleasant Hill at 6:30.
*5th/6th Volleyball plays tonight at Central at 6:30.
*Midterms are Fri, Feb 8.
*Seniors - your pictures for the senior video need to be turned in by Feb 14.
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*The Payson Seymour FBLA is selling t-shirts for Pink Night. Shirts are $7.00. All proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Order forms will be in the office or see a FBLA member. Orders are due by Weds, Feb 6.
*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - none
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
*Lunch for Fri, Feb 1 is pizza. HyVee will have the extra items available in the hallway.
*We will be running Pep Assembly Schedule A today. 8th hour will release early at 2:15.
*HS Basketball plays in the Homecoming game tonight vs Liberty.
*Girls HS Basketball plays tomorrow at Piasa at noon.
*Varsity Boys Basketball plays in the Superfan Shootout at QND tomorrow vs Knox Co at 10:30 am.
*The Homecoming Dance is tomorrow night from 7-10. Picture order forms for Churchill Photography are in the office.
*The Junior Class has extra Tervis tumbers available. They have the Indian logo on them and are $20.00. See Ms. Brokaw or any junior if interested.
*The next Athletic Club Meeting is Weds, Feb 6 at 8:00 pm in the library.
*The Payson Seymour FBLA is selling t-shirts for Pink Night. Shirts are $7.00. All proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer. Order forms will be in the office or see a FBLA member. Orders are due by Weds, Feb 6.
*MC Sports is hosting a chance for baseball players to try out the new 2013 bats on Sat, Feb 9. It will be at the River City Sports Academy and more information is in the office.
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*Seniors - your pictures for the senior video need to be turned in by Feb 14.
*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - Katelyn Wolf; Birthdays tomorrow - Kaleen Lay, Taylor Plunk & Tanner Plunk; Birthdays on Sunday - Lissa Hull & Emily Hickerson
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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 boys basketball game with Pittsfield previously postponed due to weather has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 9th with the JV starting at 6:30 pm and the varsity to follow.
*Lunch for Thurs, Jan 31 is roast beef, biscuit, peaches & mashed potatoes & gravy
*Quiz Bowl has a match at Liberty tonight.
*5th/6th Basketball has a home game tonight vs Central at 6:00.
*Guest passes for the Homecoming Dance must be turned in to the office today.
*The following students' Homecoming shirts are in the office: Noah Brinkman, Alex Cookson, Ashley Wiseman, Allison Smith, Micah Lowry, Kaitlyn Shanks, Kayla Conrad, Paige Pence, Kaleen Lay. Reagan Akers. The following shirts are in Ms. Isaacks' room: Cody Hildebrand, Taylor Plunk, Baily Delcour
*Books are available in the library for: Izzie McGee & Garrett Slater
*The Payson Seymour FBLA is selling t-shirts for Pink Night. Order forms will be in the office or see an FBLA member. Orders are due by Weds, Feb 6. Shirts are $7.00.
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*Juniors need to pay $3.00 to pay for their Homecoming decorations. Please give it to Keylee or Katelyn.
*Reminder that all Seniors need to get their pictures for the senior video turned in by Feb 14.
*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - none
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
*Lunch for Weds, Jan 30 is cheeseburger mac, apple & carrots
*Quiz Bowl has a match at home tonight at 4:00.
*The Homecoming Dance is Sat, Feb 2. Guest passes must be turned in to the office by tomorrow.
*Juniors need to pay $3.00 to pay for their Homecoming decorations. Please give it to Keylee or Katelyn.
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*Reminder that all Seniors need to get their pictures for the senior video turned in by Feb 14.
*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - none
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
Athletic Club will serve a meal before and during the basketball game Friday night as part of the Homecoming Celebration Friday February 1st. Serving starts at 5 pm.
Menu includes:
Pork Sandwiches
Hot Dogs
Chili Dogs
Nachos
Fried Rice
Dessert
*Lunch for Tues, Jan 29 is grilled chicken on bun, peas & grapes
*We will be running the shortened schedule today for hallway decorating. Students who have signed up will be released on 1:55 to decorate. The rest of the students will stay in their 8th hour class and have a study hall.
*JH Volleyball plays tonight at home vs Meredosia at 6:00..
*Tonight's Quiz Bowl match has been changed to tomorrow night at 4:00.
*Juniors need to pay $3.00 to pay for their Homecoming decorations. Please give it to Keylee or Katelyn.
*The Homecoming Dance is Sat, Feb 2. Please fill out a guest pass if you are bringing someone from another school.
*Reminder that all Seniors need to get their pictures for the senior video turned in by Feb 14.
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*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - Joel Dietrich
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.
*Lunch for Mon, Jan 28 is ham, banana, green beans & roll
*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Camp Point Central at 6:00.
*Quiz Bowl has a match tonight at Liberty at 4:00.
*All Pep Club and Letter Club members must have their dues paid to Ms. Isaacks today.
*Homecoming week starts today. We will be running the shortened schedule tomorrow for hallway decoration. Students must sign up on the office window today if they want to decorate. Otherwise, they will stay in their 8th hour class and have a study hall.
*Juniors need to pay $3.00 to pay for their Homecoming decorations. Please give it to Keylee or Katelyn.
*The Homecoming Dance will be Sat, Feb 2. Please fill out a guest pass are bringing someone from another school.
*On Fri, Feb 15, the Payson FBLA chapter will be hosting a Coaches VS Cancer game during Senior Night against Western. T-shirt order forms will be in the office and various other campaigns will be placed throughout the school and the community to raise funds for the cause. More information will be listed on the school's website. If you have any other questions, contact a FBLA member.
*Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing Explore Academic Excellence Days is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Preregistration is recommended. See Mrs. Callahan.
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*The Music Boosters are sponsoring a Valentines Dinner & Dance on Feb 16 from 6:00-10:00 pm in the EMPR. Dinner music will be provided by Ned Behrensmeyer and the dance music will be by the Horn Dogs. The dinner will be pork loin, baked potatoes, green beans and salad. Price for the entire evening is $15.00, and reservations are requested by Feb 13 for the meal. Admission for just the dance is $5.00 for adult and $3.00 for students at the door after 7:00 pm.
*There will be a table tennis tournament held on Feb 17 in Quincy. Entry fee is $15.00 and there is a flyer on the office window with more information.
*HS students interested in agriculture career opportunities are invited to attend an Ag Career Night. This event will be on Mon, Feb 25 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center in Perry. Tours begin at 4 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Please contact the JWCC Ag Center by Feb 15 if you plan to attend. (236-4711)
*Birthdays - Chance Mast
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Scholarships
- Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
- The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
- The Lillian E. Glover Scholarship is available to graduating seniors planning to major in Education. Your GPA must be above a 3.0. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. Deadline is February 15.
- Farmers Bank of Liberty essays are due to Mrs. Callahan on Fri, Jan 25.
- The Western Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers is accepting applications for the 2013 Baxter Memorial Scholarship. To apply you must be planning on majoring in some engineering discipline. Applications must be received by Feb 22 and are available from Mrs. Callahan.
- The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
- The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
- 1st Farm Credit Services is committed to lending a hand to people in agriculture and rural Illinois. High School seniors who are pursuing a higher education in agriculture or a rural life-related field of study may apply for their scholarship at http://www.1stfarmcredit.com. Application deadline is Feb 15.
- 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.