SPORTING
EVENTS
(A) -
Jacksonville Comm. Park-dismiss 2:15 p.m. – bus 2:30 p.m.
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(A) -
Jacksonville Comm. Park-dismiss 2:15 p.m. – bus 2:30 p.m.
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(A) - Mattoon HS – dismiss 2:30 p.m. – bus 2:45 p.m.
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(A) -
Mattoon HS-dismiss 2:30 p.m. – bus 2:45 p.m.
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LUNCH MENU
Fish Burrito
Grilled Turkey & Cheese
Garlic White Pizza
Mediterranean Wrap
Ham/Turkey Chef Salad
Cheese Enchilada
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Homecoming Pictures:
Homecoming pictures have arrived and may be picked up in
Room 144 before or after school.
FCA
There
will be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting Wednesday, October 8tn at
7:00 p.m. in Room 129. Everyone is
welcome.
Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl will have their first match today at home in
the science wing, starting at 6:00 pm. Members need to be here by 5:15 to
help set up.
Library
Students
please stop by the library and sign up for Read for a Lifetime or Abe Lincoln
Program.
Throw Down in
the VILLE
THS softball is hosting Throw Down in the Ville bags tournament
this Saturday October 11th at 11am. You must have your team signed up and paid
for by this Wednesday...you can sign
up with Mr. Novar or during lunch hours this week. The cost is $5 per person or
$10 a team. We have some great prizes, trophies and a chance to win some cash.
There will be fun games at lunch hours today....join the fun and bag on!!!!
Student Council
Homecoming
and Tornadoes for a Cure T-shirts are on sale today during the lunch hour only.
COUNSELING
CLASS OF
2015: The
following information is regarding clarification of cost for cap, gown, tassel,
& medallion unit needed for participation in the graduation ceremony.
Cap/gown/tassel/medallion
prices were NOT listed on the order forms. If ordering just this unit
(cap/gown/tassel/medallion) complete sections #1 & 4 on order form and
write in the price. There are no taxes or shipping/handling on just
cap/gown/tassel/medallion unit.
Cap/gown/tassel/medallion
unit - complete
area #1 & 4 on order form – cost $36.00 TOTAL (NO handling,
shipping or taxes)
If a senior is
using a previous graduates cap & gown then they must order a tassel &
medallion unit and complete area #1 on order form and let Mrs. Sawyer know this
that they are ordering just the tassel and medallion unit. There are no
taxes or shipping/handling on tassel/medallion unit.
Tassel &
medallion unit – if
using previous graduates cap & gown – cost $20.00 TOTAL (NO
handling, shipping or taxes)
Reminder –
cap/gown/tassel/medallion units will be handed out at graduation practice in
May. If a senior wants a tassel now then they need to order a memory,
mega, mini, ice or mile stone tassel.
Ordering
will be Wednesday, October 8 beginning at 8:15 a.m. in cafeteria,
alphabetically by last name (see teachers for list). All members of the Class of 2015
need to see Mrs. Sawyer in the cafeteria at their designated time. Bring
completed order forms and money.
The only thing
required for a senior to participate in the graduation ceremony is the
cap/gown/tassel/medallion unit & of course meet the THS graduation
requirements. Keep in mind seniors that if you order personalized
items you are responsible for the cost and there will be no refunds or
returning of the items. Spend your money wisely! If seniors have any
questions, please see Mrs. Sawyer.
We are sponsoring our annual
College Night to be held Wednesday, October 8th from 6:30 – 8:00
p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Representatives from 48 colleges,
universities, technical schools and the military will be in attendance to
distribute information and answer questions. There will also be two
financial aid seminars presented at 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 – 8:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to all students and parents from Taylorville and
surrounding schools. No reservations are necessary.
In support of College Night
on Wednesday, October 8th, all students and staff are encouraged to
wear a college, university, trade school, or military t-shirt or hoodie to school
that day.
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.
Illinois Wesleyan University
– Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m.
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign – Tuesday, October 14 at 1:45 pm.
Southeast Missouri State
University – Tuesday, October, 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Eureka College – Thursday,
October 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
University of Missouri at St.
Louis – Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Attention Purple Reign: Our final T-shirt handout will
be tonight @ 6:15 p.m. before the volleyball
game in the THS Cafeteria. After you get your t-shirts (we are wearing
the Pink one) we will then go to the Volleyball Game for “Paint the Gym Pink”
night. Lets pack the gym!!!
Friday’s Tailgate will start @ 4:30 p.m. and we will be
raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness month with our “Dunk Tank” Fundraiser.
$1 per throw. Here is the line-up for the Dunk Tank on Friday Night:
Jeb Odam: 4:30-4:45
Brian Sample: 4:45-4:55
Dan McNeely: 4:55-5:05
Matt Hutchison: 5:05-5:15
Bob Richardson: 5:15-5:25
Derick Parrish: 5:25-5:35
Jonathan Yard: 5:35-5:45
Sara Pennock: 5:45-5:55
Kim Porter: 5:55-6:05
Ben Kettelkamp & Luke Miller: 6:05-6:15
Attention THS Students and Staff: Purple Reign is
accepting memberships for the Winter Season. Sign-up brochures are
available in the main office and with Coach Mateer and need to be turned into
Coach Mateer. The deadline to sign-up is November 5th.
Cost is $40 and we will be doing 6 gameday shirts this winter. Questions,
See Coach Mateer.
