T.F. RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, February 3, 2012

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.
Today, 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 today at 3:30 in the choir room. They last until 6:30.

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.

TGIC's Characters of the Month for February 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.

TODAY’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.

TOMORROW’s ACTIVITIES: Little Govs Girls Basketball Clinic 9:00-11:00 a.m. (registration 8:30-9:00 a.m.) in Riggs gyms
9/JV/C/V Girls Basketball vs. Sioux Falls O’Gorman – Here 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 p.m.
V Gymnastics at ESD Conference Meet in Brookings – 1:30 p.m.
JV Wrestling at Brookings JV Invitational – 10:00 a.m.

Lunch Today: 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

Breakfast Tomorrow: Pancake on a Stick, Potato Puffs, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch Tomorrow: Ham & Cheese on a bun, Tator Tots oven prep. Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
French toast, Omelet with Colby cheese, Hashbrowns, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk