Monday, September 14, 2015

SPORTING EVENTS
 
LUNCH MENU
Meatball Pizza Sub
Breaded Buffalo Chicken Patty
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Ham & Cheese Wrap
Beef Hard Taco
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Art Club
There will be a mandatory meeting after school on Wednesday, 9/16, for all art club members.  All art club members must attend.
Student Council
Student Council is in need of four convertibles to be used in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4:30 p.m.  If you are able to loan the use of a vehicle or know of someone who would, please see Mr. Aymer in Room 152.
Homecoming
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.
FCA
The first Fellowship of Christian Athletes pancake breakfast of the year will be Tuesday Sept, 15th at 7:00 A.M. in room 129. Everyone is welcome.
Picture Day
Students and faculty who still need to have their pictures taken by the official school photographer will have one final opportunity on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The photographer will be available in the cafeteria Tuesday, from 7 o'clock in the morning until the end of the last lunch period. All students and faculty are required to have their pictures taken by the official school photographer for attendance purposes, as well as inclusion in the yearbook. No purchase is necessary, but order forms will be available for those wishing to order additional pictures.
Counseling Center
Attention Seniors:  We are using electronic transcripts to send to colleges and universities.  Please create an account at www.parchment.com to make your requests.  If you need help, see Mrs. Sawyer or Ms. Wagoner in Student Services.
Seniors – juniors – sophomores:  The ASVAB test will be given at THS on Monday, September 28 for seniors, juniors & sophomores. This is the military aptitude test that can help you qualify for military positions AND help you take steps toward finding a career that’s right for you.  You are NOT obligated to the military in any way after taking this test.  There is NO COST for this test. Seats are limited so sign up today.  Priority will be given to seniors, juniors and then sophomores if needed.
Attention Students:  Memorial Medical Center in Springfield is sponsoring the Memorial Explorer Post 1897 program for students interested in a healthcare career.  The program consists of six sessions scheduled from October - February.  The first event starts October 8.  Additional information is available in Student Services.  
Attention Seniors:  A list of college visit days for the month of October is now available in Student Services, from classroom teachers, on the counseling link of the high school web page, and via your Remind app.  Please refer to page 118 in your agenda book when planning college visits.
Attention Students:  The Illinois Department of Transportation is sponsoring an Explorers Post for students interested in engineering as a career.  The first event takes place on September 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Additional information and registration forms are available in Student Services.  
Attention Students:  An admissions representative from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) will be here on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 9:00 a.m. to meet with students to discuss this university.  If interested in attending this session, please register in Student Services and get a pass from a counselor.