Monday, October 28, 2019

TODAY’S LUNCH MENU
General Tso Chicken w/fried rice
Popcorn chicken w/buffalo ranch sauce
Taco Pizza
Cooked Carrots / Cucumbers
Fresh Fruit / Mixed Fruit

SCHOOL EVENTS
No sporting events

Students
Mental Health Moment
Nothing will change if nothing changes.
If you want something to change in your life, you've got to do something!  You've got to make a change to see a change in life. You can!  

THS Rule Reminder of the Week

Early Dismissal Incentives - 
     Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will be exempt from Advisory class if they meet the following criteria:
1. Earn a C+ 76.5% or better in all classes
2. Not miss more than 4 verified days per class/per semester (Medical related absences do not apply)
3. Zero instances of Truancy, AER, ATS, or OSS
4. Students who have earned EDI and then fail a class (at Quarter) will be placed in an Advisory for the remainder of the Semester for academic assistance.
5. Students may be placed in an Advisory if they choose.
6. Students may meet with teachers, make-up test, or get assistance during Advisory even if they have earned the Early Dismissal Incentive. (EDI students that choose to stay for Advisory must do so until 3:01 p.m.)

Rock the Vote
Are you going to be 18 before the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020?  If so, please see Mr. Millburg before or after school with your driver's license and 3 minutes of your time and we can get you REGISTERED to VOTE!  Let's ROCK the vote THS!"

Football Playoff Shirts
Any person wanting to order a football playoff shirt must do so by 12:00 p.m. today.

You can email Mr. Odam your order or bring to THS Main office or Room 141 no later than 12 pm on Monday!!!!! This is very time sensitive!  I need your order today at 12 pm.


Attention all freshman
There is a field trip opportunity for ALL FRESHMAN on Wednesday, Nov 13!  Freshman will have the choice to visit one of three locations: The University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College and CACC, or the Building Trades Expo Show in Springfield.  

There are permission slips in your freshman seminar class, in the main office, or you can see Mr. Odam in Room 141.  All permission slips need to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to Mr. Odam no later than Friday, Nov 8th!
Counseling Center
SENIORS:  The Jostens representative will be here on Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 am.

SENIORS: You are invited to Campus Visit Day at Lincoln Land Community College-Taylorville on Wednesday, November 6. The free event will be held at LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S Spresser, from 5-7 p.m. The event provides information on how to enroll and pay for college and a tour that includes classrooms, student services and the construction/welding bays. Visitors are invited to view exhibits and speak with LLCC representatives, take a short career assessment, apply for admission and get assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  To register, visit www.llcc.edu/taylorville

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:

Greenville University October 29, 2019 at 10:00am.
Eastern Illinois University 10/29/19 at 9:00am
St Louis College of Pharmacy (MO) October 29, 2019 at 2:00pm.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (IL) October 31, 2019 at 2:30pm.
Rockford University (IL) November 4, 2019 at 1:30pm.
Eureka College (IL) November 5, 2019 at 8:30am

Western Illinois University (IL) November 14, 2019 at 10:00am