T.F. RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, February 2, 2012
Juniors Please vote one final time in Quia for a prom theme we have narrowed it
to 3 possible themes.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT will be held at T.F. Riggs High School on Tuesday, February
7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Theatre at Riggs. The program will feature the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid and provide an overview of various
assistance programs. The necessary forms for financial aid will be distributed
and discussed. Senior students and their parents are encouraged to attend.
Congratulations to Megan Keyser, Matthew Monfore, and Kat Schuetzle for being
chosen as TGIC's Characters of the Month for January's trait friendly.
February's trait is respectful. If you know someone who is always obedient
toward authority, polite and well-mannered stop in the office to nominate them
today. Please have nominations to the office by February 29th.
This Friday, February 3th, we will be playing ladder golf in the lunch room
during 4th period as student senate's monthly lunch activity. Be sure to join in
on the fun!
Students, just a reminder that you are not to be in the hallways during lunch
hour—please remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings.
Talent show auditions begin today at 3:30 in the choir room. They last until
6:30. They will continue tomorrow at the same times.
Each spring a mock legislative session & weekend retreat is held at the State
Capital in Pierre. Hosted by the S. D. Teen Age Republican’s (TAR’s), this event
is designed to be educational, rather than partisan, in nature/ Participants
will have fun, meet teens from across the start, and draft and debate
legislation on the floor of the state House of Representatives and Senate. If
you are interested in politics, government, or making a difference, The Mock
Legislative Session is for you! This event on March 23-24, 2012 is open to all
students in middle or high school regardless of political affiliation. Stop in
the office for an application, some scholarships available.
High School Juniors interested in attending the 33rd Annual Youth Business
Adventure (YBA) program in June should contact Mr. Bumann in Room 108 or stop by
the guidance office to pick up an application form. The deadline for
applications is February 10, 2012. During YBA, you may obtain 2 college credits
for under $100 for participation in the program. There is also an opportunity to
win a matched $500 college or technical institute scholarship.
Students & Staff: The 2012 Gumbo “Going with the Flow “ will go on sale starting
Tuesday, February 7 through Thursday, February 9 during lunch. We are also
excited to let you know that the yearbook will be in ALL COLOR. The cost is just
$35. A VERY LIMITED number of extras will be ordered, so it is extremely
important that you preorder to ensure you receive a copy.
Student senate is hosting free dance lessons on Monday, Feb. 6th and Thursday,
Feb. 16th at the school. Dancers from around the community will be volunteering
their time in order to help us tweak our dancing skills here at Riggs before the
King of Hearts. We hope to see you all there!
Oahe Electric is sponsoring a Youth Excursion to North Dakota and a Youth Tour
to Washington DC. Essays will be accepted until Feb. 17th. Stop in the Guidance
Office or see the brochures with the dates and such in the rack outside of the
Guidance Office.
TODAY’s ACTIVITIES: STAT Meeting 7:30 a.m. in Office Conference Room
State One-Act Play Festival in Aberdeen
TOMORROW’s ACTIVITIES: State One-Act Play Festival in Aberdeen (Pierre performs
at 9:30 a.m.)
JV/V Wrestling at Mitchell – 6:00, 7:30 p.m.
Lunch Today: Hot Dog on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Tator Tot Casserole, Tea Roll, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Crispito SOUP: Broccoli Cheese
Breakfast Tomorrow: Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Oven Prep. Tator Tots,
Applesauce, Milk
Lunch Tomorrow: Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Bread Sticks, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Polish Sausage on a Bun, French Fries, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Mini Taco’s SOUP: Chicken Noodle