RIGGS-ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, November 9, 2009

Congratulations to Jason Horned Eagle for being Student Library worker of the Month

Congratulations to Katherine Anderson, Abigail Miiller, Ike Schumacher, and Jackson Schumacher for a successful first debate tournament at Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Saturday. Both Public Forum teams accumulated 104 NFL points. The Anderson-Miiller team went 3-1 and the Schumacher's were 2-2. Great job!

Debate members who want to compete on Saturday in Aberdeen must see Mrs. Aaker today. Deadline to register is 4:00 P.M. TODAY

There will be a meeting for all returning boys' basketball players in Mr. Becker's room TODAY at 4:15 before open gym. All players that played on a high school team last year that are planning to participate again this year are required to attend. This includes sophomores and any players who played up a level last year.

Juniors, you did an excellent job on the magazine sales. We made a greater profit then we have for several years. Thank you for your fine effort. The following people were the top sales people and need to stop by my room (Mr. Kurth - 226) and pick up a prize. Michael Lindbloom, Timmi Lunsford, Jenaleah Block, Kayla Pochop, Sarah Lihs, Allison Guindon, Sadie Fitzke, Heidi Reiners and Aaron . Thank you - Mr. Kurth

10 thru 12 football players will be turning in equipment today at 3:30 p.m. at the lower field. Fines and detention will start tomorrow.

FBLA Members: Our November meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you all there.

This months character trait is encouraging. Stop in the office to pick up a form. Deadline is Friday November 27.

There will be a National Honor Society meeting today immediately after school in the senior lounge. This will be a short meeting. Check in with Mrs. DenOuden if you will not be present.

Sophomores who are interested in being nominated for the Hugh O’Brian (HOBY) Youth Leadership summer program to be held June 10th - 13th should stop in the Guidance Office for information and an application. Deadline to apply is Nov. 12th.

There will be a TATU meeting for anyone wishing to work on the Great American Smoke-Out onTuesday, immediately after school in Mrs. Neiles' room.

P. E. O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP -- $2,500 scholarships to high school senior women attending an accredited university. The applicant must show excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is NOVEMBER 13.

Seniors who are interested in science and intend to pursue advanced degrees in math, science, engineering or technology there is an excellent opportunity to receive a scholarship to spend one month in the summer studying such fields as physics engineering and geology. The classroom includes locations that span the globe. See Mrs. DenOuden in the Guidance Office for more information and how to apply. Deadline is December 18th.

2009.LEGISLATIVE PAGE PROGRAM -- high school seniors interested in serving as a page, must be sponsored by a SD Legislator or Legislator-elect. After obtaining sponsorship, the student secures an application form to complete and return to the Legislative Research Council in Pierre. For more information stop in the Guidance Office. All applications are due by November 13, 2009.

Benefit for Royce Pease at Pizza Ranch on Nov. 11th starting at 5:00 p.m. Come and support Royce and his family.

Activities Today: Debate practice after school (mandatory for those who competed last
weekend & those who intend to compete next weekend)

Oral Interp practice after school
TATU Leader Meeting after school in Room 305
Business/Computers Department Meeting 3:00 Office Conference Room
School Board Meeting 6:30 pm – Administration Building
Intramural Floor Hockey 6:30 pm in Auxiliary Gym
Open Gym Girls Basketball 6:30-7:30 pm
Open Gym Boys Basketball 4:00 pm
Warriors of Light 6:00-8:00 Room 305 & Jr./Sr. Lounge

Activities Tomorrow: Use Schedule H today – Veterans Day Assembly at 8:27 – Theatre
Staff Meeting 7:00 am – Choir Room
Venus (Daktronics) Team Meeting 7:10 am in Room 108
TATU Meeting for Great American Smoke-Out – after school in Room 305
Oral Interp practice after school
English Department Meeting 3:00 pm Office Conference Room
Debate practice after school
Open Gym Boys Basketball 4:00 pm
V Volleyball District 3AA Consolation (Pierre vs. Mitchell) – Here 7:00 pm

Lunch Today: Chicken Patty, Potato Puffs, Salad Bar, and Milk
Baked Potato Bar, Tea Roll, Salad Bar and Milk
Mozzarella Pizza Sticks

Lunch Tomorrow: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Bread Sticks, Salad Bar and Milk
Sub Sandwich, Chicken Noodles, Salad bar and Milk
Stuffed Pepperoni Pockets Soup: Chicken Noodle

Breakfast Today: Cereal variety, Biscuits, Orange Juice and Milk

Breakfast Tomorrow: Pancake on a stick, Potato Wedges, Orange Juice and Milk