HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013

Thursday Dec 19 FFA LSE Premier Night

Friday Dec 20 End of 1st Semester
K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm
A&B JH G BB @ Battle Creek – 2:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 12:45 pm
JV/V G BB @ Battle Creek – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:10 pm

Saturday Dec 21 Valentine WR Invite (JV/V) – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 5 am
JV/V G/B BB @ Wayne – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:30 am

Dec 22-26 NSAA Moratorium

Wednesday Dec 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 22-31 Christmas Vacation Students & Teachers

Friday/Saturday Dec 27 & 28 Stanton Holiday BB Tournament

Jan 1 – 5 Christmas Vacation Teachers

Jan 1 – 6 Christmas Vacation Students

Friday Jan 3 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Crofton – 5 pm
WR Dual @ Battle Creek – 6:30 pm

Monday Jan 6 Teacher in Service
Dist FFA Contest @ OHS – 8 am
“C” Team B BB (H) w/Ord – 6 pm

Tuesday Jan 7 Students Return to School
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/GACC – 4:30 pm
FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ONE-ACT CAST AND CREW: There will not be an end-of-year party TONIGHT. We will schedule it for a later date.

There will be a full “O” club meeting TODAY at 11:40 pm in the lecture hall.  All new and current members should plan to attend.

There will be a short meeting for all JH & HS students, TODAY after school in the library for anyone interested in playing soccer.

 Students just a reminder – PLEASE clean your lockers out before Christmas Break!

Students and Staff: Friday, December 20th is National Ugly Sweater Day. FFA & FCCLA will be sponsoring an Ugly Sweater contest on this day. Judging will take place at 7:55 am in the gym. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place girl, boy, and staff member.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Sale: Blue O'Neill Eagle ties. $15. See Mr. Dean. Still have a few left - would make cool Christmas present!
Detention:  Dec 16 – 20 / Mark Hunt – Room 126

Activity Workers:  Friday – Jan 3 – 4:15 pm – JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Sally Wallace – Supervision HS – Lisa Everett – Supervision Elem – Melanie Stepp. Monday Jan 6 – 5:15 pm – C B BB – Tickets – Brenda Schmeichel & Michelle Kester – Supervision – Shannon Olberding. Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Teresa Pongratz & Kristin Langan – Supervision HS – Sarah Havranek – Supervision Elem – Allen Spangler.

Concessions :   Friday – Jan 3 – 4:30 pm - JV/V G/B BB – FFA.  Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Freshman Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013

Wednesday Dec 18 Student Council Meeting – 7:30 am

Thursday Dec 19 FFA LSE Premier Night

Friday Dec 20 End of 1st Semester
K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm
A&B JH G BB @ Battle Creek – 2:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 12:45 pm
JV/V G BB @ Battle Creek – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:10 pm

Saturday Dec 21 Valentine WR Invite (JV/V) – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 5 am
JV/V G/B BB @ Wayne – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:30 am

Dec 22-26 NSAA Moratorium

Wednesday Dec 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 22-31 Christmas Vacation Students & Teachers

Friday/Saturday Dec 27 & 28 Stanton Holiday BB Tournament

Jan 1 – 5 Christmas Vacation Teachers

Jan 1 – 6 Christmas Vacation Students

Friday Jan 3 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Crofton – 5 pm
WR Dual @ Battle Creek – 6:30 pm

Monday Jan 6 Teacher in Service
Dist FFA Contest @ OHS – 8 am
“C” Team B BB (H) w/Ord – 6 pm

Tuesday Jan 7 Students Return to School
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/GACC – 4:30 pm
FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ONE-ACT CAST AND CREW: There will not be an end-of-year party on Thursday, Dec. 19. We will schedule it for a later date.

There will be a full “O” club meeting on Thursday Dec. 19 at 11:40 pm in the lecture hall.  All new and current members should plan to attend.

There will be a short meeting for all JH & HS students, Thursday, December 19th after school in the library for anyone interested in playing soccer.

Please be advised that the parking stalls in the parking lot may be hard to see because of packed snow through the winter months, however everyone is still expected to do their best to stay out of fire lanes, drive-ways, handicapped, and no parking zones.  The OPD will issues tickets for offenders, even during activity events in the evenings!

Students just a reminder – PLEASE clean your lockers out before Christmas Break!

Students and Staff: Friday, December 20th is National Ugly Sweater Day. FFA & FCCLA will be sponsoring an Ugly Sweater contest on this day. Judging will take place at 7:55 am in the gym. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place girl, boy, and staff member.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Sale: Blue O'Neill Eagle ties. $15. See Mr. Dean. Still have a few left - would make cool Christmas present!
Detention:  Dec 16 – 20 / Mark Hunt – Room 126

Activity Workers:  Friday – Jan 3 – 4:15 pm – JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Sally Wallace – Supervision HS – Lisa Everett – Supervision Elem – Melanie Stepp. Monday Jan 6 – 5:15 pm – C B BB – Tickets – Brenda Schmeichel & Michelle Kester – Supervision – Shannon Olberding. Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Teresa Pongratz & Kristin Langan – Supervision HS – Sarah Havranek – Supervision Elem – Allen Spangler.

Concessions :   Friday – Jan 3 – 4:30 pm - JV/V G/B BB – FFA.  Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Freshman Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013

Tuesday Dec 17 JV/V G/B BB @ Pierce – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:35 pm
JV WR @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:30 pm
Elementary Winter Program @ HS – 7 pm

Wednesday Dec 18 Student Council Meeting – 7:30 am

Thursday Dec 19 FFA LSE Premier Night

Friday Dec 20 End of 1st Semester
K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm
A&B JH G BB @ Battle Creek – 2:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 12:45 pm
JV/V G BB @ Battle Creek – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:10 pm

Saturday Dec 21 Valentine WR Invite (JV/V) – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 5 am
JV/V G/B BB @ Wayne – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:30 am

Dec 22-26 NSAA Moratorium

Wednesday Dec 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 22-31 Christmas Vacation Students & Teachers

Friday/Saturday Dec 27 & 28 Stanton Holiday BB Tournament

Jan 1 – 5 Christmas Vacation Teachers

Jan 1 – 6 Christmas Vacation Students

Friday Jan 3 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Crofton – 5 pm
WR Dual @ Battle Creek – 6:30 pm

Monday Jan 6 Teacher in Service
Dist FFA Contest @ OHS – 8 am
“C” Team B BB (H) w/Ord – 6 pm
Booster Club Meeting – 7 pm

Tuesday Jan 7 Students Return to School
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/GACC – 4:30 pm
FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JH & HS Bands: Great concert Sunday! Very festive performances!

Please be advised that the parking stalls in the parking lot may be hard to see because of packed snow through the winter months, however everyone is still expected to do their best to stay out of fire lanes, drive-ways, handicapped, and no parking zones.  The OPD will issues tickets for offenders, even during activity events in the evenings!

Students just a reminder – PLEASE clean your lockers out before Christmas Break!

Students and Staff: Friday, December 20th is National Ugly Sweater Day. FFA & FCCLA will be sponsoring an Ugly Sweater contest on this day. Judging will take place at 7:55 am in the gym. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place girl, boy, and staff member.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Sale: Blue O'Neill Eagle ties. $15. See Mr. Dean. Still have a few left - would make cool Christmas present!
Detention:  Dec 16 – 20 / Mark Hunt – Room 126

Activity Workers:  Friday – Jan 3 – 4:15 pm – JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Sally Wallace – Supervision HS – Lisa Everett – Supervision Elem – Melanie Stepp. Monday Jan 6 – 5:15 pm – C B BB – Tickets – Brenda Schmeichel & Michelle Kester – Supervision – Shannon Olberding. Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Teresa Pongratz & Kristin Langan – Supervision HS – Sarah Havranek – Supervision Elem – Allen Spangler.

Concessions :   Friday – Jan 3 – 4:30 pm - JV/V G/B BB – FFA.  Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Freshman Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013

Monday Dec 16 Dibles Testing

A&B JH G BB @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 2 pm

“C” A&B G/B BB (H) w/Ainsworth – 6:30 pm

School Board Meeting – 7:30 pm

Tuesday Dec 17 JV/V G/B BB @ Pierce – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:35 pm

JV WR @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:30 pm

Elementary Winter Program @ HS – 7 pm

Wednesday Dec 18 Student Council Meeting – 7:30 am

Thursday Dec 19 FFA LSE Premier Night

Friday Dec 20 End of 1st Semester

K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm  

A&B JH G BB @ Battle Creek – 2:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 12:45 pm

JV/V G BB @ Battle Creek – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:10 pm

Saturday Dec 21 Valentine WR Invite (JV/V) – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 5 am

JV/V G/B BB @ Wayne – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:30 am

Dec 22-26 NSAA Moratorium

Wednesday Dec 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 22-31 Christmas Vacation Students & Teachers

Friday/Saturday Dec 27 & 28 Stanton Holiday BB Tournament

Jan 1 – 5 Christmas Vacation Teachers

Jan 1 – 6 Christmas Vacation Students

Friday Jan 3 JV/V G/B BB (H) w/Crofton – 5 pm

WR Dual @ Battle Creek – 6:30 pm

Monday Jan 6 Teacher in Service

Dist FFA Contest @ OHS – 8 am

“C” Team B BB (H) w/Ord – 6 pm

Booster Club Meeting – 7 pm

Tuesday Jan 7 Students Return to School

JV/V G/B BB (H) w/GACC – 4:30 pm

FCCLA Meeting – JH 5 pm / SH 7 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students and Staff: Friday, December 20th is National Ugly Sweater Day. FFA & FCCLA will be sponsoring an Ugly Sweater contest on this day. Judging will take place at 7:55 am in the gym. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place girl, boy, and staff member.

Junior High students, we will be having an organizational meeting for book club during JH lunch TODAY.  We will be deciding on meeting times and the next book we will read second semester.  If you are interested in book club, come to the meeting.  If any high school students are interested in a book club, see Mrs. Braun.  

MUSICAL AUDITIONERS:  Auditions will take place on December 17th.  Sign-up sheets are at the choir room door as well as character descriptions and audition forms.  This is an upbeat, fun holiday musical that everyone is going to love!  Be a part of STRIKING 12 in the cast or crew!  JOIN the MUSICAL Blackboard Community for updated information, character info, synopsis, announcements and calendar info.  Feel free to talk to Mr. Jaques if you have any questions.

There will be a panel discussion for juniors and seniors on December 20th from 11:30 - 12:30.  This is an opportunity for our junior and senior students to talk to some recent graduates who are in college about the things they can be doing now to prepare for college, the things that they need to be ready for and expect when they get to college.  Students planning to attend must get a predestined from Mrs. Braun by the end of the school day on December 18th.  We will be providing lunch for students attending. 

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 16 – 20 / Mark Hunt – Room 126

Activity Workers:  Monday – Dec 16 – 5:45 pm – C G/B BB – Tickets – Janice Robertson & Marilyn Rabe – Supervision – Melanie Stepp. Friday – Jan 3 – 4:15 pm – JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Kathy Kloppenborg & Sally Wallace – Supervision HS – Lisa Everett – Supervision Elem – Melanie Stepp. Monday Jan 6 – 5:15 pm – C B BB – Tickets – Brenda Schmeichel & Michelle Kester – Supervision – Shannon Olberding. Tuesday – Jan 7 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Teresa Pongratz & Kristin Langan – Supervision HS – Sarah Havranek – Supervision Elem – Allen Spangler.

Concessions :   Monday – Dec 16 – 6 pm – C G/B BB – Mr. Jaques. Friday – Jan 3 – 4:30 pm - JV/V G/B BB – FFA

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am

Speech Meeting – 3:30 pm - Library

JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am

JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am – Bus leaves @ 6 am

JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am **See below for time schedule**

Sunday Dec 15 JH/HS Music Concert – 2 pm

Monday Dec 16 Dibles Testing

A&B JH G BB @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 2 pm

“C” A&B G/B BB (H) w/Ainsworth – 6:30 pm

School Board Meeting – 7:30 pm

Tuesday Dec 17 JV/V G/B BB @ Pierce – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:35 pm

JV WR @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:30 pm

Elementary Winter Program @ HS – 7 pm

Wednesday Dec 18 Student Council Meeting – 7:30 am

Thursday Dec 19 FFA LSE Premier Night

Friday Dec 20 End of 1st Semester

K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm  

A&B JH G BB @ Battle Creek – 2:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 12:45 pm

JV/V G BB @ Battle Creek – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:10 pm

Saturday Dec 21 Valentine WR Invite (JV/V) – 10 am – Bus leaves @ 5 am

JV/V G/B BB @ Wayne – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:30 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following schedule will be followed for the basketball games at Madison as all games will be played in one gym: Basketball Sat all at the HS: 2:00 JV girls (4  7 minute quarters, 5 minute half): 10 minute warm-up for a 3:30 JV boys:  5:00 Varsity girls-regular warm up (we will start earlier if possible), then Varsity boys.

Junior High students, we will be having an organizational meeting for book club during JH lunch on Monday.  We will be deciding on meeting times and the next book we will read second semester.  If you are interested in book club, come to the meeting.  If any high school students are interested in a book club, see Mrs. Braun.  

The overdue fine list for books that need renewed and fines that need to be paid will be posted on the bulletin board by the office.   It is Food for Fines week, so if you owe a fine, you can bring food instead of cash to pay for your fines.  Food will be donated to the food pantry.  One can of food equals up to one dollar of fines. 

The Scholastic Book fair will be here one more day, and during and after the music concert on Sunday 2-whenever.  If you need to do some Christmas shopping or just love books, stop in while you still have the chance.  

“O” club members are reminded to stop by Mr. Hostert’s office this week to pick up your pen pals.  If you have not already done so you also need to turn in your information sheets.

MUSICAL AUDITIONERS:  Auditions will take place on December 17th.  Sign-up sheets are at the choir room door as well as character descriptions and audition forms.  This is an upbeat, fun holiday musical that everyone is going to love!  Be a part of STRIKING 12 in the cast or crew!  JOIN the MUSICAL Blackboard Community for updated information, character info, synopsis, announcements and calendar info.  Feel free to talk to Mr. Jaques if you have any questions.

There will be a panel discussion for juniors and seniors on December 20th from 11:30 - 12:30.  This is an opportunity for our junior and senior students to talk to some recent graduates who are in college about the things they can be doing now to prepare for college, the things that they need to be ready for and expect when they get to college.  Students planning to attend must get a predestined from Mrs. Braun by the end of the school day on December 18th.  We will be providing lunch for students attending. 

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 9 – 13 / Chad Dean – Room 12

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 13 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Michelle McKay & Rodney Whitney – Supervision – Lara 

Morrow – Supervision Elem – Denice Atkins. Monday – Dec 16 – 5:45 pm – C G/B BB – Tickets – Janice Robertson & Marilyn Rabe – Supervision – Melanie Stepp.

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 13 – 4 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Robotics.  Monday – Dec 16 – 6 pm – C G/B BB – Mr. Jaques

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013

Thursday Dec 12 JH A&B G BB @ Burwell – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:15 pm
JH WR @ Madison – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
WR Dual @ Madison – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
Kindergarten Music Program @ Elem – 7 pm

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am
Speech Meeting – 3:30 pm - Library
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am
JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am – Bus leaves @ 6 am
JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am

Sunday Dec 15 JH/HS Music Concert – 2 pm

Monday Dec 16 Dibles Testing
A&B JH G BB @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 2 pm
“C” A&B G/B BB (H) w/Ainsworth – 6:30 pm
School Board Meeting – 7:30 pm

Tuesday Dec 17 JV/V G/B BB @ Pierce – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:35 pm
JV WR @ Valentine – 5 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:30 pm
Elementary Winter Program @ HS – 7 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the NSAA Academic all state team for the fall semester.  Golf-Davita Dick, Cross Country-Nicole Babutzke, Logan Spencer & Shea Lueninghoener, Softball-Ariel Lichty & Marisa Miles,Volleyball-Natalie Brodersen, Football-Jon Hunt & Chuck Burtwistle, One Act-Shea Lueninghoener & Addie Schneider.  You should plan to take a picture in the gym on Friday at 3 pm and please dress up for the picture.                                                                                          
The overdue fine list for books that need renewed and fines that need to be paid will be posted on the bulletin board by the office.   It is Food for Fines week, so if you owe a fine, you can bring food instead of cash to pay for your fines.  Food will be donated to the food pantry.  One can of food equals up to one dollar of fines.

The Scholastic Bookfair will be here one more day, Friday, and during and after the music concert on Sunday 2-whenever.  If you need to do some Christmas shopping or just love books, stop in while you still have the chance.

“O” club members are reminded to stop by Mr. Hostert’s office this week to pick up your pen pals.  If you have not already done so you also need to turn in your information sheets.

MUSICAL AUDITIONERS:  Auditions will take place on December 17th.  Sign-up sheets are at the choir room door as well as character descriptions and audition forms.  This is an upbeat, fun holiday musical that everyone is going to love!  Be a part of STRIKING 12 in the cast or crew!  JOIN the MUSICAL Blackboard Community for updated information, character info, synopsis, announcements and calendar info.  Feel free to talk to Mr. Jaques if you have any questions.

There will be a panel discussion for juniors and seniors on December 20th from 11:30 - 12:30.  This is an opportunity for our junior and senior students to talk to some recent graduates who are in college about the things they can be doing now to prepare for college, the things that they need to be ready for and expect when they get to college.  Students planning to attend must get a predestined from Mrs. Braun by the end of the school day on December 18th.  We will be providing lunch for students attending.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 9 – 13 / Chad Dean – Room 12

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 13 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Michelle McKay & Rodney Whitney – Supervision – Lara Morrow – Supervision Elem – Denice Atkins.

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 13 – 4 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Robotics

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013

Wednesday Dec 11 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Dec 12 JH A&B G BB @ Burwell – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:15 pm
JH WR @ Madison – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
WR Dual @ Madison – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
Kindergarten Music Program @ Elem – 7 pm

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am
State One Acts @ Kearney
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am
JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am -
JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am


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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any student needing to change their schedule for 2nd semester - stop by Mr. Fernau's office to complete a schedule change form before December 18th.

“O” club members are reminded to stop by Mr. Hostert’s office this week to pick up your pen pals.  If you have not already done so you also need to turn in your information sheets.

SPEECH MEETING: Friday, December 13 @ 3:30 in the library. Anyone who may be interested in speech is welcome to attend this informational meeting - whether you had signed up previously or not. Spread the word, and lets expand our team!!!!!

I have a long sleeve youth large tshirt for sale if anyone is interested.  See Mrs. Ludwig.

MUSICAL AUDITIONERS:  Auditions will take place on December 17th.  Sign-up sheets are at the choir room door as well as character descriptions and audition forms.  This is an upbeat, fun holiday musical that everyone is going to love!  Be a part of STRIKING 12 in the cast or crew!  JOIN the MUSICAL Blackboard Community for updated information, character info, synopsis, announcements and calendar info.  Feel free to talk to Mr. Jaques if you have any questions.

Juniors and Seniors taking Intro to Psychology or Advanced Composition for Dual Credit next semester will need to get their registration materials for NECC into Mr. Fernau by Thursday, December 12th.

There will be a panel discussion for juniors and seniors on December 20th from 11:30 - 12:30.  This is an opportunity for our junior and senior students to talk to some recent graduates who are in college about the things they can be doing now to prepare for college, the things that they need to be ready for and expect when they get to college.  Students planning to attend must get a predestined from Mrs. Braun by the end of the school day on December 18th.  We will be providing lunch for students attending.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 9 – 13 / Chad Dean – Room 12

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 13 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Michelle McKay & Rodney Whitney – Supervision – Lara Morrow – Supervision Elem – Denice Atkins.

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 13 – 4 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Robotics

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday Dec 10 FFA/FCCLA Movie Night JH – 7:30 to 9:30 – MP Room

Wednesday Dec 11 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Dec 12 JH A&B G BB @ Burwell – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:15 pm

JH WR @ Madison – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm

WR Dual @ Madison – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm

Kindergarten Music Program @ Elem – 7 pm

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am

State One Acts @ Kearney

JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am

JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am - 

JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUSICAL AUDITIONERS:  Auditions will take place on December 17th.  Sign-up sheets are at the choir room door as well as character descriptions and audition forms.  This is an upbeat, fun holiday musical that everyone is going to love!  Be a part of STRIKING 12 in the cast or crew!  JOIN the MUSICAL Blackboard Community for updated information, character info, synopsis, announcements and calendar info.  Feel free to talk to Mr. Jaques if you have any questions.

A representative from the University of South Dakota at Vermillion will be here on TODAY at 10:30 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau for a pass to visit this rep.

Juniors and Seniors taking Intro to Psychology or Advanced Composition for Dual Credit next semester will need to get their registration materials for NECC into Mr. Fernau by Thursday, December 12th.

There will be a panel discussion for juniors and seniors on December 20th from  11:30 - 12:30.  This is an opportunity for our junior and senior students to talk to some recent graduates who are in college about the things they can be doing now to prepare for college, the things that they need to be ready for and expect when they get to college.  Students planning to attend must get a predestined from Mrs. Braun by the end of the school day on December 18th.  We will be providing lunch for students attending. 


TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 9 – 13 / Chad Dean – Room 12

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 13 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Michelle McKay & Rodney Whitney – Supervision – Lara Morrow – Supervision Elem – Denice Atkins.

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 13 – 4 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Robotics

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013

Monday Dec 9 JH A&B G BB @ Ord – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 3:45 pm
G/B BB C Team (H) w/North Central – 6:30 pm
Music Booster Meeting – 7 pm
FFA Meeting – JH 6:30 SH – 7:30

Tuesday Dec 10 FFA/FCCLA Movie Night JH – 7:30 to 9:30 – MP Room

Wednesday Dec 11 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Dec 12 JH A&B G BB @ Burwell – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:15 pm
JH WR @ Madison – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
WR Dual @ Madison – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm
Kindergarten Music Program @ Elem – 7 pm

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am
State One Acts @ Kearney
JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am
NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am
JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am -
JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am


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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention Junior High Students.  On December 10 at 7:30 there will be a movie in the multipupose room for you to enjoy.  "The Grinch" with Jim Carrey will be shown.  Admission will be $3.00 which will include popcorn and a pop.  There will be an ugly sweater contest for all who would like to participate.  Prizes will be given.  

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library from Monday, December 9th through December 15th.  We will be open each week day from 7:30 until 4:00 (or until people stop coming) and Sunday after the musical performance.  Stop in and do some Christmas shopping!

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 9 – 13 / Chad Dean – Room 12

Activity Workers:  Monday – Dec 9 – 5:45 pm - G/B BB C Team – Tickets – Mark Hunt & Paula Becker – Supervision – Mariclaire Musil:
Friday – Dec 13 – 3:45 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Tickets – Michelle McKay & Rodney Whitney – Supervision – Lara Morrow – Supervision Elem – Denice Atkins.

Concessions :  Monday – Dec 9 – 6 pm - G/B BB C Team – Soundsational Singers
Friday – Dec 13 – 4 pm - JV/V G/B BB – Robotics

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013

Friday Dec 6 O’Neill JH WR Invite – 5 pm

District One Acts – Bus leaves @ 6 am

Saturday Dec 7 O’Neill WR Invite – 9:15 am

Monday Dec 9 JH A&B G BB @ Ord – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 3:45 pm

G/B BB C Team (H) w/North Central – 6:30 pm

Music Booster Meeting – 7 pm

FFA Meeting – JH 6:30 SH – 7:30

Tuesday Dec 10 FFA/FCCLA Movie Night JH – 7:30 to 9:30 – MP Room

Wednesday Dec 11 No Scheduled Activities

Thursday Dec 12 JH A&B G BB @ Burwell – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:15 pm

JH WR @ Madison – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm

WR Dual @ Madison – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 2:10 pm

Kindergarten Music Program @ Elem – 7 pm

Friday Dec 13 Dibels Testing

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – Bus leaves @ 10 am

State One Acts @ Kearney

JV/V G/B BB (H) w/HCC – 4:30 pm

Saturday Dec 14 ACT Test – 8 am

NE WR Duals @ Columbus – 9 am

JH WR Boone Central Invite – 9:30 am - 

JV/V G/B BB @ Madison – 2 pm – Bus leaves @ 11:40 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Wrestling Apparel order is in.  Stop by Mr. Havranek's room to pick up your order.  If you have not paid for your order, you will need to pay before you will receive your items.  We will also be placing a 2nd order early next week.  Pick up a form outside Mr. Havranek's room if interested.

Attention Junior High Students.  On December 10 at 7:30 there will be a movie in the multipupose room for you to enjoy.  "The Grinch" with Jim Carrey will be shown.  Admission will be $3.00 which will include popcorn and a pop.  There will be an ugly sweater contest for all who would like to participate.  Prizes will be given. 

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library from Monday, December 9th through December 15th.  We will be open each week day from 7:30 until 4:00 (or until people stop coming) and Sunday after the musical performance.  Stop in and do some Christmas shopping! 

Juniors:  Please remember that you have concessions on Saturday for the Wrestling tournament.  Student workers are listed on Mrs. G's board. 

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 2 – 6 / Allen Spangler – Room 242

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite - 4 pm – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Pat Ruther

Saturday – Dec 7 – 8 am – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Brenda Schmeichel: 12 pm – Tickets – Katie Owens, Supervision – Brianne Kelly: 3 pm – Tickets – Angie Robertson , Supervision – Ronda Hansen

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite – 4:30 pm – Holocaust Literature

            Saturday – Dec 7 –  Wrestling Invite – 8:30 am  – Junior Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013

Thursday Dec 5 JV/V G/B BB @ Valentine – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:45 pm

Friday Dec 6 O’Neill JH WR Invite – 5 pm

District One Acts – Bus leaves @ 6 am

Saturday Dec 7 O’Neill WR Invite – 9:15 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Food for Fines:  In order to support the Food Pantry food drive, the library is offering the option to pay fines with canned food now through December 13th.  One can =$ .01-$1.00;  2 cans = $1.01 $-2.00 (etc.).  If you have a fine, used canned goods to pay it off and support the local food pantry. 

I have 3 extra BB shirts for sale if anyone is interested.  I have a YL Long Sleeve – a S Short Sleeve Performance and a M Short Sleeve Performance. If you are interested see Mrs. Ludwig.

Seniors: Please remember that your paid baby ad and ALL materials must be submitted by Friday for the yearbook.  This is NOT for the senior slideshow this spring.  Please look at a yearbook from last year to see an example.  Please also remember that your senior headshot MUST be emailed to Mrs. G and accompanied by your signed media release to be accepted for school use.  Refer to the handout given to you last spring for requirements.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library from Monday, December 9th through December 15th.  We will be open each week day from 7:30 until 4:00 (or until people stop coming) and Sunday after the musical performance.  Stop in and do some Christmas shopping! 

Juniors:  Please remember that you have concessions on Saturday for the Wrestling tournament.  Student workers are listed on Mrs. G's board. 

The OHS Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive. Bring canned food items over the time period of Dec. 4-18 to help out the local Food Pantry. This is a competition between classes 7-12! The winning class will earn a pizza party sponsored by Student Council. Also, the high school is in a food fight with the elementary. They have set a goal for 1800 items to top last year’s food drive record! Let’s see if we can set a new record for our school! 

We will be placing another "O'Neill Athletics" clothing order this Friday. Forms are available by Mr. Peterson's room (121).  Please bring your order AND your money to Mr. Peterson's room by Friday.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 2 – 6 / Allen Spangler – Room 242

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite - 4 pm – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Pat Ruther

Saturday – Dec 7 – 8 am – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Brenda Schmeichel: 12 pm – Tickets – Katie Owens, Supervision – Brianne Kelly: 3 pm – Tickets – Angie Robertson , Supervision – Ronda Hansen

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite – 4:30 pm – Holocaust Literature

            Saturday – Dec 7 –  Wrestling Invite – 8:30 am  – Junior Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013

Wednesday Dec 4 Winter Activity Pictures 

Pep Rally – 3 pm

Thursday Dec 5 JV/V G/B BB @ Valentine – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:45 pm

Friday Dec 6 O’Neill JH WR Invite – 5 pm

District One Acts – Bus leaves @ 6 am

Saturday Dec 7 O’Neill WR Invite – 9:15 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors and Seniors:  South Dakota State University at Brookings South Dakota will be here TODAY at 10:00 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau or Mrs. Braun for a pass.

Seniors: Please remember that your paid baby ad and ALL materials must be submitted by Friday for the yearbook.  This is NOT for the senior slideshow this spring.  Please look at a yearbook from last year to see an example.  Please also remember that your senior headshot MUST be emailed to Mrs. G and accompanied by your signed media release to be accepted for school use.  Refer to the handout given to you last spring for requirements.

FCCLA members great job caroling last night.  The residents really enjoyed your efforts!  Anyone who missed the meeting can still turn in their $2 to Mrs. Mann.  Also see Mrs. Mann for volunteer opportunities. 

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the library from Monday, December 9th through December 15th.  We will be open each week day from 7:30 until 4:00 (or until people stop coming) and Sunday after the musical performance.  Stop in and do some Christmas shopping! 

Juniors:  Please remember that you have concessions on Saturday for the Wrestling tournament.  Student workers are listed on Mrs. G's board. 

“O” club members who have turned in your information sheets should stop by Mr. Hostert’s office to get your pen pal assignment.  

Teachers & Students:  A Reminder that you will need to take a lunch survey TODAY in your English classes.

The OHS Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive. Bring canned food items over the time period of Dec. 4-18 to help out the local Food Pantry. This is a competition between classes 7-12! The winning class will earn a pizza party sponsored by Student Council. Also, the high school is in a food fight with the elementary. They have set a goal for 1800 items to top last year’s food drive record! Let’s see if we can set a new record for our school! 

We will be placing another "O'Neill Athletics" clothing order this Friday. Forms are available by Mr. Peterson's room (121).  Please bring your order AND your money to Mr. Peterson's room by Friday.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 2 – 6 / Allen Spangler – Room 242

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite - 4 pm – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Pat Ruther

Saturday – Dec 7 – 8 am – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Brenda Schmeichel: 12 pm – Tickets – Katie Owens, Supervision – Brianne Kelly: 3 pm – Tickets – Angie Robertson , Supervision – Ronda Hansen

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite – 4:30 pm – Holocaust Literature

            Saturday – Dec 7 –  Wrestling Invite – 8:30 am  – Junior Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013

Tuesday Dec 3 JH A&B G BB (H) w/Creighton – 3 pm @ 38 Bldg

Booster Club Winter Sports Kickoff – 5:45 pm

FCCLA Meeting – JH & SH – 7 pm

Wednesday Dec 4 Winter Activity Pictures 

Pep Rally – 3 pm

Thursday Dec 5 JV/V G/B BB @ Valentine – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:45 pm

Friday Dec 6 O’Neill JH WR Invite – 5 pm

District One Acts

Saturday Dec 7 O’Neill WR Invite – 9:15 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The JH Girls BB game will be held at the 38 Building at 3:00 TODAY.  The bus will take you over at 2:30.

FCCLA members, remember our Christmas Party TONIGHT at 7:00.  Bring your money, gift, and food for supper.  Hope everyone can attend. 

Juniors and Seniors:  College representative from Midland College in Fremont will be here TODAY at 1:00 pm and a representative from the South Dakota State University at Brookings South Dakota will be here on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau or Mrs. Braun for a pass to visit these reps in the library.

Seniors: Please remember that your paid baby ad and ALL materials must be submitted by Friday for the yearbook.  This is NOT for the senior slideshow this spring.  Please look at a yearbook from last year to see an example.  Please also remember that your senior headshot MUST be emailed to Mrs. G and accompanied by your signed media release to be accepted for school use.  Refer to the handout given to you last spring for requirements.

Juniors:  Please remember that you have concessions on Saturday for the Wrestling tournament.  Student workers are listed on Mrs. G's board. 

All students and staff: Winter Activity Pictures are scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th.  Schedules will be posted in the hallways.  If you need envelopes, please go to Mrs. Gotschall or to the school office, and please see your sponsors for what you are supposed to wear.  All organizations and winter sports will be photographed tomorrow.

“O” club members who have turned in your information sheets should stop by Mr. Hostert’s office to get your pen pal assignment.  

CONGRATULATIONS one-act cast and crew on another fantastic performance on Sunday!  Keep up the good work!  Break a leg at districts on Friday!

Teachers & Students:  A Reminder that you will need to take a lunch survey on December 5^th in your English classes.

The OHS Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive. Bring canned food items over the time period of Dec. 4-18 to help out the local Food Pantry. This is a competition between classes 7-12! The winning class will earn a pizza party sponsored by Student Council. Also, the high school is in a food fight with the elementary. They have set a goal for 1800 items to top last year’s food drive record! Let’s see if we can set a new record for our school! 

We will be placing another "O'Neill Athletics" clothing order this Friday. Forms are available by Mr. Peterson's room (121).  Please bring your order AND your money to Mr. Peterson's room by Friday.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 2 – 6 / Allen Spangler – Room 242

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite - 4 pm – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Pat Ruther

Saturday – Dec 7 – 8 am – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Brenda Schmeichel: 12 pm – Tickets – Katie Owens, Supervision – Brianne Kelly: 3 pm – Tickets – Angie Robertson , Supervision – Ronda Hansen

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite – 4:30 pm – Holocaust Literature

            Saturday – Dec 7 –  Wrestling Invite – 8:30 am  – Junior Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

Monday Dec 2 JH WR Invite @ Neligh – 6:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:45 pm

Exhibition G/B BB Games @ Orchard – 6 pm – Bus leaves @ 4:45 pm

Tuesday Dec 3 JH A&B G BB (H) w/Creighton – 3 pm @ 38 Bldg

Booster Club Winter Sports Kickoff – 5:45 pm

FCCLA Meeting – JH & SH – 7 pm

Wednesday Dec 4 Winter Activity Pictures 

Pep Rally – 3 pm

Thursday Dec 5 JV/V G/B BB @ Valentine – 4:30 pm – Bus leaves @ 1:45 pm

Friday Dec 6 O’Neill JH WR Invite – 5 pm

District One Acts

Saturday Dec 7 O’Neill WR Invite – 9:15 am

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Juniors and Seniors:  College representative from Midland College in Fremont will be here on Tuesday at 1:00 pm and a representative from the South Dakota State University at Brookings South Dakota will be here on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.  See Mr. Fernau or Mrs. Braun for a pass to visit these reps in the library.

We will be placing another "O'Neill Athletics" clothing order this Friday. Forms are available by Mr. Peterson's room (121).  Please bring your order AND your money to Mr. Peterson's room by Friday.

Scholastic book fair will be here from Monday-December 9th to December 13th 7:30 - 4:00 and Sunday December 15th after the music program.  

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Dec 2 – 6 / Allen Spangler – Room 242

Activity Workers:  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite - 4 pm – Tickets – Pat Ruther & Lynae Hilker

Saturday – Dec 7 – 8 am – Tickets – Kelly Young, Supervision – Brenda Schmeichel: 12 pm – Tickets – Katie Owens, Supervision – Brianne Kelly: 3 pm – Tickets – Angie Robertson , Supervision – Ronda Hansen

Concessions :  Friday – Dec 6 – JH Wrestling Invite – 4:30 pm – Holocaust Literature

            Saturday – Dec 7 –  Wrestling Invite – 8:30 am  – Junior Class

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER26, 2013

Tuesday​Nov 26​JH A&B G BB (H) w/Neligh – 6:30 pm

​JH WR @ Ainsworth – 4 pm

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Wednesday​Nov 27​K-12 Dismiss @ 1:30 pm

Thursday​Nov 28​No School – Thanksgiving Day

Friday​Nov 29​No School – Thanksgiving Vacation

Saturday​Nov 30​No Scheduled Activities​

Sunday​Dec 1​One Act Public Performance @ OHS – 5 pm **Please note time change**

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The order of the "O'Neill Athletics" clothing is in. Please pick up your order in Mr. Peterson's room. 

Scholastic book fair will be here from Monday-December 9th to December 13th 7:30 - 4:00 and Sunday December 15th after the music program.  

Mandatory National Honor Society Meeting, Wednesday Morning at 7:40 am in Mrs. Kelly’s room.

Seniors, just a reminder that your due date for your head shots and your optional "Baby Ad" for the yearbook is fast approaching!  To date, I have received VERY few submissions.  Please refer back to the papers that were handed out and mailed home to look at the requirements and the submission dates, and please be sure to get them in on time.

The Wrestling apparel order will be placed TODAY.  If you would like to place an order, grab a form from Mr. Havranek, Mr. Corkle, or Mrs. Ludwig.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Detention:  Nov 25- 27/ Kathy Hostert – Room 112

Activity Workers:  Tuesday, Nov 26 – JH A&B G BB – 6:15 pm – Supervision – Tricia Wiseman

Concessions :  Tuesday, Nov 26 – JH A&B G BB – 6 pm – Humane Society