HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Thursday Feb 28 9^th & 10^th Respect Retreat – 9 am to 2:30 pm – See below for details

Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 1 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Saturday Mar 2 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Monday Mar 4 Mid State Instrumental Music @ WSC – 9 am – Concert @ 6 pm – Van leaves @ 6:30 am

FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

Booster Club Meeting – 7 pm

Tuesday Mar 5 Grades 7 – 12 Dismiss @ 1 pm

O’Neill Tshirt Speech Tourney – 2 pm 

Wednesday Mar 6 Holocaust Survivor – Grades 7 – 12 – 9:45 to 10:45 am

K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm

End of 3^rd Quarter

Thursday Mar 7 No School – K -12 / Spring Break

Boys State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 8 No School – K -12 / Spring Break

Boys State BB @ Lincoln

Young Americans

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to the following students and staff who donated blood or at least attempted too.  Lindsey Appleby; Nicole Babutzke,

Chris Bosn, Jennifer Brizvela, Natalie Broderson, David Carr, Aryn Curry, Toni Hamik, Mariah Hartsock, Tasha Hauf, Kathy Hostert, Breanna Jakubowski, Spencer Knopp, Sabrina Krysl, Tate Laursen, Tapanga Lihs, Cheryl Ludwig, Brittany Malone, Mattie McCabe, Miguel Ochoa, Ty Sawyer, Tanner Sawyer, Shelby Skopec, Sam Slack, Kristiana Topkins, Brandon Wanamaker & Ryli Winsor. Good job you helped save lives!

Attention Boys Basketball Players:  The year end meeting will be held immediately after school TODAY in Mr. Steve Brown’s room.  Please bring practice jersey, blue and white game jerseys and shorts, and warm up tops and bottoms.  Plus bring a writing utensil as we will be filling out a few forms.  

Seniors:  Your reward day for being the best with NeSA testing will be Wednesday-March 6^th.  You may come to school, but your attendance is optional on this date.  Grades 7 – 11 will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. to start spring break.

Seniors:  Please bring your baby picture and senior picture to Mr. Peterson by Tuesday, March 5.  If you don’t have your pictures in you won’t be in the senior video.  Any questions contact Tapanga Lihs or Natasha Zeeb.

We will have a meeting for all boys and girls, 9th-12th grade, who are going out for high school track.  The meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. in the lecture hall, Monday, March 4th. Coach Peterson & Coach Hilker

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 25 – March 1 / Rosanne Babl in Mod 2

    Mar 4 – Mar 6 / Rita Schueth

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Wednesday Feb 27 8^th Grade Class Meeting – 11:30 am - Library

5^th & 6^th Respect Retreat

Junior Class Parent Prom Meeting - 6:30 pm – HS Library

Thursday Feb 28 9^th & 10^th Respect Retreat – 9 am to 2:30 pm – See below for details

Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 1 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Saturday Mar 2 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Monday Mar 4 Mid State Instrumental Music @ WSC – 9 am – Concert @ 6 pm

FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

Booster Club Meeting – 7 pm

Tuesday Mar 5 O’Neill Tshirt Speech Tourney – 2 pm

Wednesday Mar 6 Holocaust Survivor – Grades 7 – 12 – 9:45 to 10:45 am

K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm

End of 3^rd Quarter

Thursday Mar 7 No School – K -12 / Spring Break

Boys State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 8 No School – K -12 / Spring Break

Boys State BB @ Lincoln

Young Americans

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seniors:  Your reward day for being the best with NeSA testing will be Wednesday-March 6^th.  You may come to school, but your attendance is optional on this date.  Grades 7 – 11 will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. to start spring break.

Attention Boys Basketball Players:  The year end meeting will be held immediately after school this Thursday, tomorrow, in the lecture hall.  Please bring practice jersey, blue and white game jerseys and shorts, and warm up tops and bottoms.  Plus bring a writing utensil as we will be filling out a few forms.  

A reminder to all JUNIOR PARENTS that the prom banquet planning meeting is tonight at 6:30 in the OHS Library.  

JH & HS Bands: Great concert last night! Your performance was outstanding!

We will have a meeting for all boys and girls, 9th-12th grade, who are going out for high school track.  The meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. in the lecture hall, Monday, March 4th. Coach Peterson & Coach Hilker

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL has secured a STARTALK grant that will provide funding to support a 14 day Chinese Language, Cultural and Technology Summer Academy for 25 NE high school students.  This year they are specifically targeting the Academy to students who have no or very  little knowledge of the Chinese language.  See Mr. Brosz if interested.

There will be a Respect Retreat for all 9th and 10th grade students on February 28th at Faith Community Church.  It will be from 9 am until 2:30 pm and lunch will be provided.  You will come to your first period class and then you will be bused to the retreat.  This is a required school activity and attendance will be taken.  

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 25 – March 1 / Rosanne Babl in Mod 2

    Mar 4 – Mar 6 / Rita Schueth

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Monday Feb 25 Boys BB District Finals – O’Neill vs. Gibbon – 7:30 @ St. Paul – Bus leaves @ 4 pm

Pep Rally 2:50 pm – HS Gym

FCCLA Peer Ed Retreat @ Kearney

Start of Spring Practice

Tuesday Feb 26 Life Serve Blood Drive @ OHS - 9 am to 3 pm

JH/SH Band Concert – 7:30 pm

11^th Grade Class Meeting – 12:05 pm – Library

9^th Grade Class Meeting – 1:00 pm – Library

10^th Grade Class Meeting – 1:50 pm - Library

Wednesday Feb 27 8^th Grade Class Meeting – 11:30 am - Library

5^th & 6^th Respect Retreat

Junior Class Parent Prom Meeting - 6:30 pm – HS Library

Thursday Feb 28 9^th & 10^th Respect Retreat – 9 am to 2:30 pm – See below for details

Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 1 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Saturday Mar 2 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a pep rally TODAY at 2:50 in the high school gym.  The FFA will finish up FFA week with their annual “kiss the pig” followed by the pep rally.  

Pep band and drill team will load and leave at 5 pm tonight!  If you have any questions see Mr. Dean

There will be a meeting at 7:40 A.M. Tuesday morning in room 115 for all high school students interested in being on the quiz bowl team.  

Juniors and Seniors:  A representative from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln will be here Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 8:30 a.m.   See Mr. Fernau for a pass today if you would like to visit this rep.

Congratulations to the following FFA members that were selected as state finalists (top 5 in the state) in their proficiency applications: Miles Stagemeyer, Wyatt Bordovsky, Jacob Goldfuss, Bailey Krieger, and Riley Wakefield.

FCCLA members may still turn in their officer applications today or tomorrow due to the storm.  Please do so immediately. 

STUDENT COUNCIL IS HAVING A BLOOD DRIVE ON TUESDAY! Blood supplies are low, so they are desperate to get people to donate. There is a sign up sheet outside of Mrs. Troester's classroom door. Please consider giving blood on Tuesday. 

The following people need to pay for ($12) and pick up their FFA Week t-shirts: Sam Eichelberger, Sidney Breiner, Macus Skopec, Zeb O'Bryan, and Catrina Spangler.

2012 ONE-ACT PARTICIPANTS: Posters are ready to order from Studio B Photography! If you would like one, you may mail your order (include how many posters, your name, address, and phone number) and a check for $25 to: Studio B Photography,  Box 100, Chambers,  NE 68725.  Tammy will also run a special for those who did not get a poster last year: $45 for both 2011 and 2012 posters. Be sure to share this information with your parents!

Drivers Education will start on Tuesday, February 26^th at 4:45 pm until 6:45.  Please bring something to write on and with.  All classes will be in room 326.  If you have any questions please contact Mr. Brosz or Mrs. Ludwig.

There will be a Respect Retreat for all 9th and 10th grade students on February 28th at Faith Community Church.  It will be from 9 am until 2:30 pm and lunch will be provided.  You will come to your first period class and then you will be bused to the retreat.  This is a required school activity and attendance will be taken.  

The following students have volunteered to help with the Kindness Retreat, to be held on February 27th at Faith Community Church.  They will arrive at Faith Community at approximately 8:15 and be done at 2:30.  Lunch will be provided for them.  

Lindsey Appleby; Toni Hamik; Brandi Walters; Dani Barrelman; Charley Burtwistle; Alyssa Sobotka; Brock Schueth; 

Lizzie Price;  Morgan Langan; Creston Buller;  Michael Hedlund;  Derrick Hostert; Nate Gotschall;  Jon Hunt;  Dani Barelmann; 

Holly Hesse; Brooke Buller; Ty Sawyer & Jon Marvin. 

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 25 – March 1 / Rosanne Babl in Mod 2

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Friday Feb 22 State WR Duals @ Kearney

Saturday Feb 23 Girls Booster Club BB Tourney 

Mid State Speech @ Albion – 8 am

State WR Duals @ Kearney

Monday Feb 25 Boys BB District Finals – TBA

FCCLA Peer Ed Retreat @ Kearney

Start of Spring Practice

Tuesday Feb 26 Life Serve Blood Drive @ OHS 9 am to 3 pm

JH/SH Band Concert – 7:30 pm

Wednesday Feb 27 5^th & 6^th Respect Retreat

Thursday Feb 28 9^th & 10^th Respect Retreat

Girls State BB @ Lincoln

Friday Mar 1 Girls State BB @ Lincoln

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HS Band: We are hoping to play for the District Finals BB game on Monday night.  More info to follow…

STUDENT COUNCIL IS HAVING A BLOOD DRIVE ON TUESDAY! Blood supplies are low, so they are desperate to get people to donate. There is a sign up sheet outside of Mrs. Troester's classroom door. Please consider giving blood on Tuesday. 

Class Meeting on Tuesday, February 26^th to discuss registration for the 2013/14 school year. 11^th grade will meet at 12:05 p.m. in the library; 8^th grade will meet in the library at 11:30 a.m.; 9^th grade will meet in the library at 1:00 p.m.; 10^th grade will meet in the library at 1:50 p.m.

The OHS Junior Class Parent planning meeting for prom has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 27th at 6:30PM in the High School Library.  All Junior Class parents are invited to attend.

Drivers Education will start on Tuesday, February 26^th  at 4:45 pm until 6:45.  Please bring something to write on and with.  All classes will be in room 326.  If you have any questions please contact Mr. Brosz or Mrs. Ludwig.

There will be a Respect Retreat for all 9th and 10th grade students on February 28th at Faith Community Church.  It will be from 9 am until 2:30 pm and lunch will be provided.  You will come to your first period class and then you will be bused to the retreat.  This is a required school activity and attendance will be taken.  

Juniors and Seniors:  A representative from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln will be at OHS on Tuesday, February 26 at 8:30 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass if you would like to visit this rep.

The following students have volunteered to help with the Kindness Retreat, to be held on February 27th at Faith Community Church.  They will arrive at Faith Community at approximately 8:15 and be done at 2:30.  Lunch will be provided for them.  

Lindsey Appleby; Toni Hamik; Brandi Walters; Dani Barrelman; Charley Burtwistle; Alyssa Sobotka; Brock Schueth; 

Lizzie Price;  Morgan Langan; Creston Buller;  Michael Hedlund;  Derrick Hostert; Nate Gotschall;  Jon Hunt;  Dani Barelmann; 

Holly Hesse; Brooke Buller; Ty Sawyer & Jon Marvin. 

Any FFA Member (8th grade through Juniors) interested in going to National FFA Convention this fall needs to see Ms. Knabe by the end of the week. Only 6 females and 6 males will be attending this event. This is your only opportunity to attend Nationals this fall!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 25 – Marc 1 / Rosanne Babl

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Wednesday Feb 20 Boys Sub District Finals – O’Neill vs. Valentine @ Bassett – 6 pm 

Thursday Feb 21 No Scheduled 

Friday Feb 22 State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

Saturday Feb 23 Girls Booster Club BB Tourney 

Mid State Speech @ Albion – 8 am

State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

O’Neill vs. Valentine boys basketball sub district game will tip off tonight (Wednesday Feb. 20) at Bassett at 6 pm.  

Attention Girls BB Players:  There will be a meeting right after school TODAY in the lecture hall.  Please bring your BB Jerseys back “on a hanger” and all other basketball uniforms. Coach E

The OHS Junior Class Parent planning meeting for prom has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 27th at 6:30PM in the High School Library.  All Junior Class parents are invited to attend.

Students:  Please remember not to tape flyers all over the walls.  We have many nice bulletin boards that will accommodate you. 

Any FFA Member (8th grade through Juniors) interested in going to National FFA Convention this fall needs to see Ms. Knabe by the end of the week. Only 6 females and 6 males will be attending this event. This is your only opportunity to attend Nationals this fall!

Any FCCLA member interested in running for office next year needs to be sure to get their application in by Thursday.  See Mrs. Mann with questions.  

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 18 – Feb 22 / Jeanne Crumly

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Tuesday Feb 19 Student Council Lunch Meeting – 5^th Period – Mrs. Troester’s room

B Sub District BB – 7:30 pm – O’Neill vs Ainsworth @ Rock County – Bus leaves @ 5 

Wednesday Feb 20 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Feb 21 Boys Sub District Finals – TBA

Friday Feb 22 State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

Saturday Feb 23 Girls Booster Club BB Tourney 

Mid State Speech @ Albion – 8 am

State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students:  There will be a lunch survey on Wednesday, 1^st period.  Please take the time the first 10 minutes of class to complete.

Attention Girls BB Players:  There will be a meeting right after school tomorrow (Wednesday) in the lecture hall.  Please bring your BB Jerseys back “on a hanger” and all other basketball uniforms. Coach E

Just a reminder:  If you purchased a state wrestling tshirt please get your money into Mrs. Ludwig!   

Any FCCLA member interested in running for office next year needs to be sure to get their application in by Thursday.  See Mrs. Mann with questions. 

There will be a student council meeting TODAY in Mrs. Troester's room. This will be a lunch meeting starting at the beginning of 5th period. Pizza will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Every student council member must attend this meeting. Thanks! 

Reminder that there is a junior class PARENT meeting at 6:30 on Wednesday night in the high school library to plan the prom banquet. 

Yearbook ordering looks different this year.  February 4th, Jostens sent order mailing directly to every student in 7-12th grade.  Order instructions and personalization options were included in this mailing.  There is NO NEED to bring any money or forms to the school, as all orders may be placed online or through the mail as per the instructions that were included.  If you are absolutely positive that you did not receive a form, please see Mrs. Gotschall right away.  If you are not a student, but would like to purchase a book, please see Mrs. Gotschall for an order form.  Thank you.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 18 – Feb 22 / Jeanne Crumly

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Monday Feb 18 Boys Sub District BB  

Tuesday Feb 19 Student Council Lunch Meeting – 5^th Period – Mrs. Troester’s room

B Sub District BB – 7:30 pm – O’Neill vs Ainsworth @ Rock County – Bus leaves @ 5 

Wednesday Feb 20 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Feb 21 Boys Sub District Finals – TBA

Friday Feb 22 State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

Saturday Feb 23 Girls Booster Club BB Tourney 

Mid State Speech @ Albion – 8 am

State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Just a reminder:  If you purchased a state wrestling tshirt please get your money into Mrs. Ludwig today!

Any FCCLA member interested in running for office next year needs to be sure to get their application in by Thursday.  See Mrs. Mann with questions. 

Any students who can help run the clock for the February 23 (next Saturday) please see Mr. Hostert.  We are looking for students who can work a 3 hour shift.  

There will be a student council meeting on Tuesday, February 19 in Mrs. Troester's room. This will be a lunch meeting starting at the beginning of 5th period. Pizza will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Every student council member must attend this meeting. Thanks! 

Reminder that there is a junior class PARENT meeting at 6:30 on Wednesday night in the high school library to plan the prom banquet. 

Yearbook ordering looks different this year.  February 4th, Jostens sent order mailing directly to every student in 7-12th grade.  Order instructions and personalization options were included in this mailing.  There is NO NEED to bring any money or forms to the school, as all orders may be placed online or through the mail as per the instructions that were included.  If you are absolutely positive that you did not receive a form, please see Mrs. Gotschall right away.  If you are not a student, but would like to purchase a book, please see Mrs. Gotschall for an order form.  Thank you.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 18 – Feb 22 / Jeanne Crumly

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Friday Feb 15 Holt County Spelling Bee @ Elem Gym – 1 pm

JV/V B BB (H) w/Battle Creek – 6 pm

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Saturday Feb 16 Battle Creek Speech Invite –8 am - Bus leaves @ 6:15 am

Boys Booster Club BB Tourney

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Sunday Feb 17 FFA Alumni Labor & Pie Auction – 7 pm

Monday Feb 18 Boys Sub District BB – TBA

Tuesday Feb 19 Student Council Lunch Meeting – 5^th Period – Mrs. Troester’s room

Boys Sub District BB – TBA

Wednesday Feb 20 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Feb 21 Boys Sub District Finals – TBA

Saturday Feb 22 State WR Duals @ Kearney

MFE/ALD FFA @ Kearney

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any FCCLA member interested in running for office next year needs to be sure to get their application in by next Thursday.  See Mrs. Mann with questions. 

There will be a cake raffle at the basketball games tonight.  FCCLA members remember  your cakes. Drawing will be at half time of the varsity game.  

Any students who can help run the clock for the February 23 (next Saturday) please see Mr. Hostert.  We are looking for students who can work a 3 hour shift.  

There will be a student council meeting on Tuesday, February 19 in Mrs. Troester's room. This will be a lunch meeting starting at the beginning of 5th period. Pizza will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Every student council member must attend this meeting. Thanks! 

State Wrestling Results:  Joseph Gillham – Won 2:  Jon Marvin – Won 2: Dion Nemec – Won 1, Lost 1: Blake Walters – Won 2: Cory Rowse – Won 1, Lost 1: Tate Laursen – Lost 1: David Fox – Won 2: Spencer Knopp – Won 2: Thomas Schipporeit – Lost 1.  At the end of last night O’Neill is in 1^st place in class C.  Go Eagles!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 11 – Feb 15 / Mike Peterson

Work Duty:  Friday Feb 15 – 5:15 pm – Tickets – Leroy Wiekamp & Shri Reynoldson – Supervision – Jennifer Walton

Concessions:  Friday Feb 15 – 5:30 pm – Musical Group

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Thursday Feb 14 Happy Valentines Day

Singing Valentines

Girls Sub District BB Finals – 7 pm - O’Neill vs. Ainsworth – Bus leaves @ 5

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Friday Feb 15 Holt County Spelling Bee @ Elem Gym – 1 pm

JV/V B BB (H) w/Battle Creek – 6 pm

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Saturday Feb 16 Battle Creek Speech Invite –8 am - Bus leaves @ 6:15 am

Boys Booster Club BB Tourney

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Sunday Feb 17 FFA Alumni Labor & Pie Auction – 7 pm

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Speech Team:  We will have our group practice TODAY.  Next week practice will be on Thursday, also. Please plan your schedule around this.  We have only one more regular season meet on the road and want to be ready.  Either at that practice or before, you can order your team t-shirt.  Shirts are $10 and you can give the money to Mrs. Crumly or to Mrs. Pongratz.

Don’t forget if you ordered a wrestling t shirt please pick them up and get them paid for to Mrs. Ludwig.

Any students who can help run the clock for the February 23 (next Saturday) please see Mr. Hostert.  We are looking for students who can work a 3 hour shift.  

Juniors and Seniors:  A representative from the National Guard will be here TODAY at 9:00 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau today if you would like to visit with this rep.

O’Neill High School will be the site of a class D district track meet on Wednesday May 8.  If you sponsor a group that might be interested in running the concession stand please contact Dale Jackson or Laurie Hacker.

There will be a student council meeting on Tuesday, February 19 in Mrs. Troester's room. This will be a lunch meeting starting at the beginning of 5th period. Pizza will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Every student council member must attend this meeting. Thanks! 

This is National FCCLA week.  The dress up days are:   Thursday: Red, White, and Pink Day; Friday: Student-Teacher Switch Day (students dress like your teacher/teachers dress like your student). 

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 11 – Feb 15 / Mike Peterson

Work Duty:  Friday Feb 15 – 5:15 pm – Tickets – Leroy Wiekamp & Shri Reynoldson – Supervision – Jennifer Walton

Concessions:  Friday Feb 15 – 5:30 pm – Musical Group

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Wednesday Feb 13 Pep Rally – Grades 7-12 @ 2:55

Thursday Feb 14 Valentines Day

Singing Valentines

Girls Sub District BB Finals – 7 pm -  O’Neill vs. Ainsworth – Bus leaves @ 5

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Friday Feb 15 Holt County Spelling Bee @ Elem Gym – 1 pm

JV/V B BB (H) w/Battle Creek – 6 pm

Saturday Feb 16 Battle Creek Speech Invite –8 am - Bus leaves @ 6:15 am

Boys Booster Club BB Tourney

Sunday Feb 17 FFA Alumni Labor & Pie Auction – 7 pm

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Speech Team:  We will have our group practice on Thursday of this week.  Next week practice will be on Thursday, also. Please plan your schedule around this.  We have only one more regular season meet on the road and want to be ready.  Either at that practice or before, you can order your team t-shirt.  Shirts are $10 and you can give the money to Mrs. Crumly or to Mrs. Pongratz.

Juniors and Seniors:  A representative from the National Guard will be here on Thursday at 9:00 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau today if you would like to visit with this rep.

Two lost Ipods have been turned into the office.  Please stop by the office to identify

There will be a student council meeting on Tuesday, February 19 in Mrs. Troester's room. This will be a lunch meeting starting at the beginning of 5th period. Pizza will be provided, but please bring your own drink. Every student council member must attend this meeting. Thanks! 

OHS Students and Parents, the yearbook staff is placing orders differently this year.  Rather than students filling out order forms in classes, you will get a direct mailing from Jostens with the yearbook offer for this year.  It includes all the information you will need to order your book and also includes your payment options.  Students do not need to bring anything to school to pay for their book.  All orders can be placed by simply following the instructions included in the mailing you receive, and if you have questions, there will be contact information included in that mailing as well.  Thank you!

This is National FCCLA week.  The dress up days are:   Wed.: Pajama Day; Thursday: Red, White, and Pink Day; Friday: Student-Teacher Switch Day (students dress like your teacher/teachers dress like your student). 

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale through TODAY!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 11 – Feb 15 / Mike Peterson

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Tuesday Feb 12 Girls Sub District BB – O’Neill vs. Valentine – 7:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 5:00 pm

“O” Club Meeting – 11:45 – Lecture Hall

Holocaust Washington Trip Meeting – 6:30 pm – Mrs. Gotschall’s room

Wednesday Feb 13 Pep Rally – Grades 7-12 @ 2:55

Yearbook Orders

Thursday Feb 14 Valentines Day

Singing Valentines

Girls Sub District BB Finals - TBA

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Friday Feb 15 Holt County Spelling Bee @ Elem Gym – 1 pm

JV/V B BB (H) w/Battle Creek – 6 pm

Saturday Feb 16 Battle Creek Speech Invite –8 am - Bus leaves @ 6:15 am

Boys Booster Club BB Tourney

Sunday Feb 17 FFA Alumni Labor & Pie Auction – 7 pm

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors and Seniors:  College reps visiting OHS next week are:  Wayne State College @ 10:30 p.m. TODAY.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass.

All locker rooms will be used this week and weekend for after school basketball tournament.  Students should make sure you have your locker locked and things put away prior to leaving school the next two weeks.  

Any FCCLA member who can deliver door signs to the Evergreen after school today please see Mrs. Mann.

OHS Students and Parents, the yearbook staff is placing orders differently this year.  Rather than students filling out order forms in classes, you will get a direct mailing from Jostens with the yearbook offer for this year.  It includes all the information you will need to order your book and also includes your payment options.  Students do not need to bring anything to school to pay for their book.  All orders can be placed by simply following the instructions included in the mailing you receive, and if you have questions, there will be contact information included in that mailing as well.  Thank you!

Students:  If you ordered state wrestling tshirts make sure you get your money into Mrs. Ludwig today.  The shirts will be here tomorrow.

This is National FCCLA week.  The dress up days are:  Tues.: Multiplicity Day (think twins or more); Wed.: Pajama Day; Thursday: Red, White, and Pink Day; Friday: Student-Teacher Switch Day (students dress like your teacher/teachers dress like your student). 

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale today through February 13th!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 11 – Feb 15 / Mike Peterson

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Monday Feb 11 JH A&B B BB @ Petersburg – 4:30 pm

Music Booster Meeting – 7 pm

FFA Meeting – JH 6:30 pm / SH 7:30 pm

Girls Sub District BB

Tuesday Feb 12 Girls Sub District BB

“O” Club Meeting – 11:45 – Lecture Hall

Holocaust Washington Trip Meeting – 6:30 pm – Mrs. Gotschall’s room

Wednesday Feb 13 Yearbook Orders

Thursday Feb 14 Valentines Day

Singing Valentines

Girls Sub District BB Finals

State Wrestling @ Omaha

Friday Feb 15 Holt County Spelling Bee @ Elem Gym – 1 pm

JV/V B BB (H) w/Battle Creek – 6 pm

Battle Creek Speech Invite

Saturday Feb 16 Boys Booster Club BB Tourney

Sunday Feb 17 FFA Alumni Labor & Pie Auction – 7 pm

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This is National FCCLA week.  The dress up days are:  Monday: Inside-Out Backwards Day; Tues.: Multiplicity Day (think twins or more); Wed.: Pajama Day; Thursday: Red, White, and Pink Day; Friday: Student-Teacher Switch Day (students dress like your teacher/teachers dress like your student). 

FCCLA Members remember breakfast in the FCS room at 7:30 on Tuesday morning. 

Reminder to the Junior Class Parents that there will be a meeting On Wednesday, February 20th to plan the prom banquet.  Also, a reminder to Holocaust Literature students that there will be a trip planning meeting TOMORROW (Tuesday) night in Mrs. Gotschall's room at 6:30 and that we have concessions on Thursday.  See you then!

Congratulations to Abby Krysl, Ariel Lichty, and Marie Sitz for being finalists for the FCCLA Peer Education Teams.  Good Luck in April!

There will be a full “O” club meeting on Tuesday February 12 at 11:45 pm in the lecture hall room.   We will be discussing our year end trip.  

Juniors and Seniors:  College reps visiting OHS next week are:  University of Nebraska at Kearney @ 8:30 a.m. TODAY and Wayne State College @ 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass.

There will be a Holocaust Washington DC Trip parent/student meeting Tuesday, February 12^th at 6:30 pm in Mrs. Gotschall’s room to discuss final plans for trip.

“O” club members who can help with the Booster Club basketball tournaments on Saturday Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 should see Mr. Hostert asap.  We will need helps for 3 hour shifts on both days.  

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale today through February 13th!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 11 – Feb 15 / Mike Peterson

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Wednesday Feb 6 FFA District Judging @ Stuart – 9 am

Pep Rally – 2:55 pm

Thursday Feb 7 No School K – 12

JH B BB “N” Club @ Neligh/ O’Neill vs. Neligh/Oakdale @ 7:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 5:35

Teacher-in-Service – 8 am to Noon

K-12 Parent Teacher Conference – Noon to 7 pm

Friday Feb 8 No School K – 12

Fresh B @ 3:30 (Van leaves @ 1 pm) - JV/V G/B BB @ Ord – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2 pm

Teacher-in-Service

District Wrestling – 3:30 pm @ Wisner – Vans leave @ 11:30 am

Saturday Feb 9 Act Test – 8 am

9/10 G/B BB Tourney @ Valentine – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 7:15 am

District Wrestling – 11 am @ Wisner

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors and Seniors:  College reps visiting OHS next week are:  University of Nebraska at Kearney @ 8:30 a.m. on Monday, February 11 and Wayne State College @ 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass.

“O” club members who can help with the Booster Club basketball tournaments on Saturday Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 should see Mr. Hostert asap.  We will need helps for 3 hour shifts on both days.  

Any FCCLA members who missed the meeting Monday night should see Mrs. Mann for important information as soon as possible.

Big Red Stars is looking for two 8^th grade students with B averages or better who have been active in their school and community.  OPS can nominate students who would be interested in attending this year’s event to be held at the Lied Center in Lincoln on April 30^th.  If interested, please see Mr. Brosz by February 14^th.

Junior Students interested in attending the American Legion 2013 Law Cadet Program in Grand Island, please see Mr. Brosz sometime before February 14^th.  If interested you can register on-line.

FFA members that would like to purchase an FFA Week t-shirt needs to order it from Ms. Knabe or Mattie McCabe by Wednesday, February 6th. Shirts are $12 each, payment is required when order is placed.

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale today through February 13th!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 4 – Feb 6 / Lindy Fernau

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Tuesday Feb 5 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Plainview – 5 pm

Senior Parents Night – G/B BB – Cheerleaders – Drill Team

Wednesday Feb 6 FFA District Judging @ Stuart – 9 am

Pep Rally – 2:55 pm

Thursday Feb 7 No School K – 12

JH B BB “N” Club Tourney @ Neligh – 6:30 pm

Teacher-in-Service – 8 am to Noon

K-12 Parent Teacher Conference – Noon to 7 pm

Friday Feb 8 No School K – 12

Fresh B @ 3:30 - JV/V G/B BB @ Ord – 4:30 pm

Teacher-in-Service

District Wrestling @ Wisner

Saturday Feb 9 Act Test – 8 am

9/10 G/B BB Tourney @ Valentine – 10 am

District Wrestling @ Wisner

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Big Red Stars is looking for two 8^th grade students with B averages or better who have been active in their school and community.  OPS can nominate students who would be interested in attending this year’s event to be held at the Lied Center in Lincoln on April 30^th.  If interested, please see Mr. Brosz by February 14^th.

Junior Students interested in attending the American Legion 2013 Law Cadet Program in Grand Island, please see Mr. Brosz sometime before February 14^th.  If interested you can register on-line.

FFA members that would like to purchase an FFA Week t-shirt needs to order it from Ms. Knabe or Mattie McCabe by Wednesday, February 6th. Shirts are $12 each, payment is required when order is placed.

Students are reminded to not use the vending machines as a change machine.  When the machine runs out of change it will no longer distribute product.

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale today through February 13th!

Remember:  The deadline for drivers ed registration is TODAY!!

There will be a POTATO BAR TONIGHT from 5:00 to 7:30pm in the multipurpose room during the Plainview girls and boys basketball games. Come join us for a locally grown baked potato with all of the toppings! This will be a free will donation, with proceeds to benefit the Elementary girls basketball program.  Please come and support your Junior Eagles!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 4 – Feb 6 / Lindy Fernau

Teacher Work Duty:  Tuesday, Feb 5 – JV/V G/B BB - 4:15 pm – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Denice Atkins, Supervision (HS) – Cole Hilker, Supervision (Elem) – Kelly Young.

Concessions:  Tuesday, Feb 5 – JV/V G/B BB – 4:15 pm – FFA.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Monday Feb 4 FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm – SH – 7 pm

“C” Team B BB (H) w/West Holt – 6:30 pm

JH  B BB “N” Club Tourney @ Neligh – 6:30 pm

Booster Club Meeting – 7 pm

Tuesday Feb 5 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Plainview – 5 pm

Senior Parents Night – G/B BB – Cheerleaders – Drill Team

Wednesday Feb 6 FFA District Judging @ Stuart – 9 am

Pep Rally – 2:55 pm

Thursday Feb 7 No School K – 12

JH B BB “N” Club Tourney @ Neligh – 6:30 pm

Teacher-in-Service – 8 am to Noon

K-12 Parent Teacher Conference – Noon to 7 pm

Friday Feb 8 No School K – 12

Fresh B @ 3:30 - JV/V G/B BB @ Ord – 4:30 pm

Teacher-in-Service

District Wrestling @ Wisner

Saturday Feb 9 Act Test – 8 am

9/10 G/B BB Tourney @ Valentine – 10 am

District Wrestling @ Wisner

     ** PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEETINGS WILL BE LISTED ABOVE IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors and Seniors:  A representative from Central Community College will be here TODAY at 1:15 p.m.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass.

FCCLA meetings are TONIGHT.  Snack Committee JH is Briaunna Parks, Julia Bauer, and Emma Krysl.  SH is Abby Gillham, Katie Flower, and Abby Krysl. 

FFA members that would like to purchase an FFA Week t-shirt needs to order it from Ms. Knabe or Mattie McCabe by Wednesday, February 6th. Shirts are $12 each, payment is required when order is placed.

Have you purchased your Singing Valentines this year?  If not, get yours today from any member of the Chamber Choir or from Mr. Jaques.  Valentines delivered here, at the elementary or St. Mary's cost $2/each and include a candy treat.  Valentines delivered out in the community cost $5/each and include a flower from Days of Wine and Roses.  Get your Singing Valentines ordered today!  They will be on sale today through February 13th!

Remember:  The deadline for drivers ed registration is TOMORROW!!

There will be a POTATO BAR Tuesday, Feb 5th from 5:00 to 7:30pm in the multipurpose room during the Plainview girls and boys basketball games. Come join us for a locally grown baked potato with all of the toppings! This will be a free will donation, with proceeds to benefit the Elementary girls basketball program.  Please come and support your Junior Eagles!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention: Feb 4 – Feb 6 / Lindy Fernau

Teacher Work Duty:  Monday, Feb 4 – 5:45 – “C” B BB – Tickets – Kris Bulau, Supervision – Jennifer Troester: Tuesday, Feb 5 – JV/V G/B BB - 4:15 pm – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Denice Atkins, Supervision (HS) – Denise Couch, Supervision (Elem) – Kelly Young.

Concessions: Monday, Feb 4 – 5:45 pm – “C” B BB – Washington DC Kids:  Tuesday, Feb 5 – JV/V G/B BB – 4:15 pm – FFA.