Thursday, September 1, 2016


TODAY’S LUNCH MENU
Chicken Ranch Flatbread
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Baked Beans / Celery Sticks
Fresh Fruit / Applesauce
                                                                                           
SPORTING EVENTS
STUDENTS
All students that ride Bus T-16 (Green) will now be picked up by Bus T-5 (Blue) beginning today.  Pick up time is 7:15 a.m.
KEY CLUB
The first key club meeting of the year will be held in the East Gym at 7:45 am on Wednesday, September 7th. . Donuts will be provided to members.
COUNSELING
Attention Students:  The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered on September 27 at 8:15 a.m. This test measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.  There is no fee for this test.  Please register in Student Services.  Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
Attention Juniors:  We are offering the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to Juniors on October 19 at 8:15 a.m.  This is an optional standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  Scores are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Cost of the test is $15.  Register in Student Services.
Attention seniors:  There will be a FAFSA Completion Preparation session for all seniors planning on attending college/university/vocational school next fall. As a reminder, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may be completed on October 1, 2016.  This session will be held on Tuesday, September 6 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.  See the counselors in Student Services for additional information.

Attention Students:  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.
Lincoln Land Community College - September 8 at 10:00 a.m.
University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign - September 16 at 9:00 a.m.
Eastern Illinois University - September 20 at 9:00 a.m.
Blackburn College - September 27 at 1:30 p.m.

Student Employment
Alhstrom's in Taylorville is seeking a student to work in their office after school for approximately 10 hours/week.  Must be able to type documents in Word and enter data into Excel.  Compensation is $10.00/hour.  Email you letter of interest to Terry Dolenc at terry.dolenc@ahlstrom.com.