Wednesday, September 9, 2015

SPORTING EVENTS
LUNCH MENU
Hamburger Horseshoe
Meatball Sub
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Roasted Vegetable Wrap
Chicken Quesadilla

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.

Today is the final day to place an order with the Student Council for a homecoming t-shirt or crewnecks.  They will be taking orders during the lunch hour

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.
Scholastic Bowl
JV and Varsity will have our first practice today after school from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Room 306.  All students interested should plan to attend.
The 1st Science Club meeting of the year will be Wed (Sept 9) after school in Room 133.   Everyone is welcome.  There is a sign-up sheet outside of room 133 for any student interested in participating.   

Boys Basketball
Boys basketball open gym will be held at the North school at 6:00 p.m. this evening...

Spanish Club
The first Spanish Club meeting will be Monday, September 14th at 7:30am in room 300.  All students interested in joining should sign up in room 300 this week.
Science Club

Counseling Center
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.