RIGGS-ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

IBA’s will start at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

FBLA Members: Our next meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. in Room 108.

Again Congratulations to Mrs. Danger for being voted the National Honor Society Teacher of the Year for 2010. She will be recognized at the National Honor Society Initiation Program on Thursday, Feb. 11th.

The State Capitol will be open until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, 2/15 for those students and families wishing to take pictures in the capitol prior to King of Hearts. Please enter via the north entrance of the building. Please call 773-3688 with any questions.

FBLA's Annual Valentine's Sale begins TODAY in the lobby during 5th hour. If you would like to purchase Ozark Delight Lollipops for your friends for Valentine's Day, be sure to bring a few dollars on Tuesday or Wednesday. Valentine postcards will be sold for $1 each. Each postcard will be delivered to the recipient's 1st-hour class on Friday, Feb. 12. The recipient may then bring their postcard to the FBLA lollipop table during 5th hour on Friday and pick a lollipop of their choice compliments of you. The Valentine's Sale table will be open Tuesday and Wednesday during 5th hour. Thanks.

SENIORS REMIND YOUR PARENTS THAT PICTURES and MONEY DONATION IS NEEDED FOR THE PARENT SENIOR PARTY, TURN THEM IN TO MRS. TIBBS IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.

Seniors turn in your senior profile to the Guidance Office so that the Capital Journal can get started on some of your stories.

Riggs High Juniors: Those interested in attending the 31st Annual Youth Business Adventure (YBA) program in June should contact Mrs. Ulmen in Room 108 to pick up an application. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2010. 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.

Need help with financial aid? Here is a FREE event. Sunday, February 21, 2010 is College Goal Sunday- to be held at Capital University Center. There is a total of $6,000 in scholarship dollars that will be awarded to this year’s attendees! The event is FREE of charge – no catches, no gimmicks, no obligations! Students and parents can come ANYTIME between 2-4 p.m. to get help in submitting their FAFSA and to get important information about student financial aid. The PIN number can now be issued on-site – no need to pre-apply for a PIN before the event. Students are encouraged to Pre-register at www.collegegoalsd.org

Activities Today: FBLA Valentine Sales in lobby during 5th period
Debate practice 3:00-4:00 in Room 324
Venus (Daktronics) Meeting 2:50 pm in Room 108
FBLA Meeting 6:30 pm in Room 108
Intramural Volleyball 7:30 pm in Auxiliary Gym
9/JV/S/V Boys Basketball at Aberdeen Central – 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 pm
Wrestling Dual between Pierre and Brookings @ Brookings for tonight

Activities Tomorrow: Faculty Meeting 7:00 am in Choir Room
Small Ensemble Contest in Selby – all day
FBLA Valentine Sales in lobby during 5th period
DDN class from NSU in Room 108 6:00-9:00 pm

Lunch Today: Chili, Cole Slaw, Cinnamon Roll, Fruit and Milk
Polish Sausage, French Fries, Salad bar and Milk
Ham & Cheese Pockets Soup: Chili

Lunch Tomorrow: Corn Dog, Baked beans, Salad Bar and Milk
Cheese Burger, Potato Puffs, Salad Bar and Milk
Popcorn Chicken Soup: Tomato

Breakfast Today: Pancake on a Stick, Potato Wedges, Orange juice and Milk

Breakfast tomorrow: Biscuits & Gravy, Oranges, and Milk


Attention Native American students: The Native American Journalism Conference will take place this year at Crazy Horse Memorial April 19-23. If you are interested in attending this conference, please pick up an application in the office and get it to Mrs. Davis not later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th. Email Mrs. Davis for more information.

The Capital University Center Driver’s Education registration forms are available in the front office in the rack

The Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship applications are now available in the Guidance Office. To qualify you must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with an ACT score of 30 or above. Deadline to apply is March 19th.

The Richard-Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarship information is now available in the Guidance Office. This program is for enrolled members of Tribes whose reservation is located in whole or part in the state of SD. Up to 7 scholarships may be awarded each year. Deadline to apply is March 12th.

The King of Hearts will be February 14, at the New Gym, of Georgia Morse Middle School. The formal event is only 9th -12th grade students, tickets and formal attire are required (no hats or bandanas allowed). Doors open: 8pm with Music: 9p.m. - 1a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Capital City Florist, Hollywood Shop, Melvin's Flower Shop, Pierre Flower Shop,  Sully Buttes School,

Spring registration has started at www.pierresoccer.com, those that are interested in playing summer club need to also register for Spring.

The Senior Profile forms for the Capital Journal are available in the Guidance Office.