Announcements
Friday, September 17, 2021
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
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College info/visit dates/Scholarship info
Any Junior or Senior who would be interested in being a Legislative Page during the Legislative Session, please see Ms. Bergeson for more information. Deadline for applying is October 8.
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students who are interested in attending Nurse for a Day at Presentation College, please see Ms. Bergeson for more information.
Students will work on hands-on activities in the on-campus Simulation Center, and will connect with current Nursing students to hear about their experiences.
Two dates for the fall: October 1 and November 12, this event is free. 10am-1pm is our time frame, and students can rsvp here: https://www.presentation.edu/cf_forms/view.cfm?formID=72&composer_style=
Spaces are limited to 18 students per date.
MEETINGS
- FCCLA Teen Teachers: We will meet during 5C on Wednesday, October 29 to decide who is teaching which topic to which grade.
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SENIOR INFO
v There will be a class meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21 during 5B & 5C in Mr. Liechti’s room to go over the process of ordering senior clothing and/or caps and gowns from Jostens. If there is any time left, we’ll continue working on senior/graduation items.
v The SD State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is offering a $500 scholarship to direct descendants of the United States Military Veterans. This is open to seniors in high school. See Ms. Bergeson for more information.
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Ø FCCLA Opportunities (Sign up for these activities/committees in the FACS Room):
o Be Safe, Drive Smart – Safe Driving Activities for Homecoming Week.
o Dig for a Cure Helpers – Thursday, October 7
o Dance Camp Helpers – (For a PreK-2nd Grade Dance Class in November)
o Food, Farms & the Future Live Theatre Committee
o SOCKTOBER – A couple members to help collect socks for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center
o Be The 1 Suicide Prevention Committee – Help put together some handouts and make posters for Suicide Awareness & Prevention on P/T Conferences
o Halloween Spooktacular – Sign up to help plan and help at the Halloween Spooktacular on the Friday before Halloween.
o FCCLA Fall Leadership – Sign up to attend FCCLA Fall Leadership Training in Huron on October 3-4
o & Much More. If you have any ideas for a project, speak with Mrs. Kroeplin anytime.
Ø Delta Dental Mobile Program is coming to Highmore on Oct. 11-15. If you would like to go there are forms in the HS office.
Ø Monday 9/20 JHVB at Crow Creek has been cancelled.
Ø Dig for a Cure T-shirt orders are due Wednesday, September 15 but will be accepted through Friday, September 17. Order forms were sent home with students, but you can also order by emailing Alana.Kroeplin@k12.sd.us. Short sleeves are $14 and long sleeves are $17. Offering sizes from Youth XS-Large, and Adult Small-3X. Thank you!
Ø Sophomores – Mr. Liechti sent an email to your student email accounts, detailing how you can order a class ring from Jostens, if you wish. Please check your email to make sure you received the email. If not, please let Mr. Liechti know so he can send it to you. If you and your parents want to order a class ring, the deadline is September 24. If any Junior is interested in ordering a class ring, please talk to Mr. Liechti so he can give you the information you need.
Ø The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are sponsoring an essay contest. This is open to grades 9-12. See Ms. Bergeson for more information.
Ø FCCLA Fall Leadership Forms and Money are due back by Monday, September 20.
Activities: Friday, 9/17- MIDTERM
Saturday, 9/18- XC @ Gettysburg – 10:00
FB @ Mt. Vernon vs. MV/P – 2:00
Monday, 9/20- Homecoming week starts – Redneck Day
FBLA @ Aberdeen
Street painting – 2:20
JHFB @ Miller vs. MV/P & Chamberlain – 4:00
Coronation (Aud) – 8:00
Tuesday, 9/21- Jersey Day
JHVB vs. Faulkton (H) – 4:30
YFB @ Miller vs. Redfield – 6:00
VB vs. Faulkton (H) – 6:30
Wednesday, 9/22- Class Day
XC @ Faulkton – 1:00
Thursday, 9/23- Christmas Day
Student Council Picnic – 11:41
Friday, 9/24- Pirate Day
Homecoming Parade - 1:30?
FB vs. Jim River (H-Miller) – 7:00
Saturday, 9/25- JHVB @ Ipswich Tourney – 9:30
VB – CSDC Tourney @ Onida – 10:00
DEPARTURES: Saturday, 9/18 – XC to Gettysburg at 8:00
FB to Mt. Vernon at 10:00
FBCH to Mt. Vernon at 11:00
Monday, 9/20 – FBLA to Aberdeen at 7:00
JHFB to Miller at 2:45, release at 2:40
Wednesday, 9/22 – XC to Faulkton at 11:00, release at 10:55
Friday, 9/24 – FB to Miller at 4:30
FBCH to Miller at 5:30
Saturday, 9/25 – JHVB to Ipswich at 7:30
VB to Onida at 8:30
Ticket Takers: Tuesday, 9/21– Kendall King, Marilyn Krick (work time- 4:00)
Concessions Workers: Tuesday, 9/21- Dawson Hale, Trey
50/50 Workers: Tuesday, 9/21– Bryce, Justin
Soph. Pop Shoot workers: Thursday, 9/9-
LUNCH MENU:
FRIDAY- CHICKEN PATTY, PEAS MONDAY- SALISBURY STEAK, MASHED POTATO
BREAKFAST – EGG SAUSAGE BISCUIT BREAKFAST – CEREAL, MUFFIN
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Believe you can and you’re halfway there. –Theodore Roosevelt
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v Anyone wanting to see the school’s wellness policy please refer to the school’s website under “News”