Thursday, February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

TODAY’S LUNCH MENU
French Toast Sticks w/sausage
Beefsteak Pizza
Tater Tots / Baby Carrots
Fresh Fruit / Applesauce

SCHOOL EVENTS
STUDENTS
New City Ordinance
A new City Ordinance has been passed regarding the possession and/or use of “alternative
nicotine products”, this includes vapes, e-cigarettes, Juuls, etc.  Possession and/or use of these
products at THS is a violation of school policy.  Per the City Ordinance, a violation warrants a
$200 fine for individuals under the age of 18.

Do you want to test yourself?  Are you looking for a challenge that will improve yourself as a
person?  Are you looking for a boost in self-confidence? Do you want to learn the world's
oldest sport?  Do you want to be part of a special family? The Vortex Wrestling Academy is
now accepting participants, boys AND GIRLS, for the upcoming spring 2019 season.  The
primary focus of the academy is to teach the great art of wrestling to any boy AND GIRL e
ntering grades 5th-12th grade in the surrounding area.  The academy will run from March
thru June and will practice 2x's per week with a competitive focus on the Olympic Wrestling
styles, Freestyle and Greco-Roman.  For those interested, please Contact Coach Mateer
(lmateer@tcusd3.org).

Key Club
Key Club is selling cancer ribbons for National Cancer Prevention Month.  Ribbons will be
sold for $1 at lunch the rest of the week. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Volleyball
There will be a High School Volleyball meeting in the East Gym Friday morning before
school at 8:10 a.m. for anyone interested in playing next year.  

Musical
Spring Musical Crew applications are available for students wishing to work behind the
scenes for this year's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA!  Yellow
application packets can be picked up in the main office, or from Mr. Chase in the Choir Room.
Completed packets are due back no later than Friday, February 22.  Crew is a lot of work,
but it can also be a lot of fun! We hope you can join us!

Taylorville FFA Plans a Fun Filled FFA Week
The Taylorville FFA Chapter has a very exciting week planned to celebrate National FFA
week. They will be performing many exciting activities such as dress up days, cookouts, a
cow calling contest, and drive your tractor to school day. The dress up days are as follows:

Today is dress like your favorite ag teacher day.
Friday, February 22 will be camouflage day and drive your tractor to school day.

Prizes will be awarded to the people who dress with the most creativity.

THS STORE
The School Store is now open every morning from 8 to 8:20.   If you find yourself, hangry
we now have granola bars for sale. Make sure to come into the Library from 8 to 8:20
on Friday!  We have will have Krispy Kreme Donuts and Starbucks Vanilla flavored
coffee.

Counseling Center
Attention all juniors: the SAT is fast approaching. Brush-up your math skills in Mrs.Rivecco’s
room, every Thursday during advisory. Practice + Confidence = Success!

There will be registration on Friday for any student who signed up for CACC Students will
need to report to room 146 at 9:00 am to register.

The following colleges/universities will be here to meet with students.  If interested in attending,
please register in Student Services and get a pass from a counselor:

Southeast Missouri State University (MO) February 27, 2019 at 8:30 am

MacMurray College (IL) March 5, 2019 at 9:30am.

Eureka College (IL) March 11, 2019 at 9:00am.

Quincy University (IL) March 14, 2019 at 2:30pm.