Thursday, September 11, 2014



TAYLORVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
September 11, 2014

SPORTING EVENTS
(A) - The Rail-dismiss 2:15 – bus 2:30 p.m.
(A) - Pana HS – bus 4:00 p.m.
(A) - Pana HS – bus 4:00 p.m.
(A) - Maroa-Forsyth HS – bus 4:00 p.m.
(A) - Pana HS – bus 4:00 p.m.


LUNCH MENU
Chicken Pot Pie
Corn Dog
Vegetable Pizza
Chicken Wrap
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Fajita Tacos

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The first round of Homecoming court voting will take place today during lunch hours. LLCC students need to stop by the cafeteria on their way out of the building if they wish to vote. 

The Tornado games are back and will take place next Wednesday evening at the football field after the parade.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in Dizzy Bat, Relay races or everyone’s favorite tug-o-war.  Sign-up sheets will be in the main office and we ask that you sign up for only one event to allow for more students to participate in the Games.

GIRLS SOFTBALL
There will be a softball meeting after school today for all girls wanting to play softball this spring.  The meeting will be in Coach Novar’s room 143. If you are unable to make the meeting please see coach Novar by Friday.

All high school students are invited to attend the 5th Quarter gathering following all Home Varsity Football Games at the Calvary Baptist Church’s Gym.  Event begins at 9 p.m. and ends at Midnight.  Join in for food, music and games.  Any questions contact Carlos Campos at 824-2324.

Guest Passes
Guest Passes for Homecoming are available in the Main Office.  Homecoming is for Taylorville High School Students and their guest.  If you are bringing a guest that is not a student at THS the following rules apply:
1.      Guest cannot be a student at any junior high school.
2.     THS student is responsible for securing a guest pass form and having their guest complete all the required information.
3.     THS student is required to have guest pass form signed by Taylorville High School Administrator prior to the event and student must present form along with picture ID of guest to gain entrance to the dance.
COUNSELING
ASVAB Career Exploration Program test will be given on Tuesday, September 23 at 8:15 a.m. at THS in room 104 for juniors & seniorsSign up in Student Services by Thursday, September 18.  Seats are limited to 30 students.  This is a military test but there is NO OBLIGATION to talk with the military.  The ASVAB is a timed test that gives you an idea of what skills you may test well on in specific areas such as organization, ordering items, space relations, math, English, etc.  If you are considering a military career you should strongly consider taking this test. 

ACT Prep class offered by LLCC to be held just before October 25th ACT test date.  Class will be held at THS September 23 – October 21, 6 -8 PM. and cost is $135.  Contact LLCC 786-2292 or on-line at www.llcc.edu/commed for registration.  For more information call LLCC at 786-4905 or see THS counselors.

Attention Students:  Interested in a career in engineering?  Consider joining the Engineering Explorer Post 6.  Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation, this program gives students
practical “hands on” experience in the engineering field and the opportunity to spend time with practicing engineers and technicians.  The first meeting is September 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the
IDOT Central Office in Springfield.  For additional information, see Ms. Wagoner in Student Services or see your math or science teacher.

Attention Students:  The following college and university admission representatives will be here to speak with students.
If interested in attending, register in Student Services and get a pass from a counselor.

Culver-Stockton College - Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Western Illinois University – Monday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Millikin University – Thursday, September 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Illinois College – Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Lincoln Land Community College – Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Illinois State University – Thursday, October 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Monday, October 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Blackburn College – Monday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Illinois Wesleyan University – Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m.
University of Missouri at St. Louis – Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m.