Mountain Home High School

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Daily Announcement

Fajitas

Western Chicken Sandwich

September 25, 2008

Picture retakes and Senior pictures will be October 10th.

Scholastic book orders, “Teen Reader’s Club” are now available in your English classroom and the Library.  TRC have “the hottest titles, edgy fiction, opinions of life and tough issues for today’s teens.  Books are reasonable priced and there are book titles for every interest!  Please give your book order to your English Teacher or drop it off at the library.  All book orders will be sent September 26. 2008.  

The National College Fair is Oct. 7^th – Juniors its time sign-up for the college fair and pick up a permission slip in the Career Center. Go to: www.gotomyncf.com- print the ticket; pay $3.00 to the main office and bring the receipt and ticket to Mrs. Monasterio to get your name on the list. Due before OCTOBER 1ST

 Deadline:  October 1^{st  You will be excused on October 7th at 10:15 and the bus will leave at 10:30 and return prior to 2:50. Bring a sack Lunch.}

JUNIORS!  The deadline for signing up for the PSAT is fast approaching – by October 1^st you need to pay $15 to the main office and pick up a Study Guide from Mrs. Abbott.  PSAT will be administered at the American Legion Hall beginning at 8 AM on October 15th!  The American Legion Hall is located within blocks from Mountain Home High School

Sophomores can sign up for the PLAN test in the office.  The PLAN is the pre-ACT test.  The cost is $11.00.  The test will be on Oct. 24 at 1:30.  See Mr. Siegwein if you need more details.

October 31^st – ASVAB test – administered in the afternoon, following early release.  No cost – sign up in the Career Center (Mrs. Monasterio) by October 1^st. 

Link Leaders: Our first lunch at the junior high will be September 29^th. Please meet in Room H at 12:10. Remember to wear your link shirts that day!

Powder Puff Players: Senior Practice will be held on the practice field behind the main gym on October 11^th at 4:00pm, October 12^th at 7:00 pm and October 14^th at 7:30 pm.                                      

Junior Practice will be held at East Side Park on October 11^th at 4:00pm, October 12^th at 7:00 pm and October 14^th at 7:30 pm.            

Macho Man Players: Practices will be held on October 7^th, 8^th, and 10^th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Shirt orders for both Macho Man and Powder Puff are due on September 26^th at 3 pm. No late orders will be accepted!!!!

Interested in Tennis- pick up an information sheet in the office.

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College Information

Vandal Preview will be held on Friday, October 3^rd, 2008.  Prospective students can meet current Idaho students and learn about student life & campus activities; take a campus tour and learn about housing options; meet faculty and staff and financial aid advisors.  If you are interested in attending, you can register at www.uidaho.edu.

College Visits:

October 8^th – Montana Tech @ 7:30 am

October 8^th – Linfield College @ lunch

October 9^th – University of Oregon @ 7:30 am

October 10^th – Saint Martin’s University @ 7:30 am

October 10^th- Pacific Lutheran University @ lunch

October 10^th – College of Idaho @ lunch

Activity

Youth Bowling League is now forming. Beginners are welcome and coaching is available.  Bowl on Saturday Mornings. Contact Freedom Lanes or Bill or Brenda Bamber for more information.

MEETINGS

Class Meetings will be every Wednesday starting at 11:15.  Seniors- Rm G /Juniors- Career Center / Sophs-Rm H

How smart are you?  Come find out at the first Acadeca meeting on Thursday, 25 September in room 16 at lunch. 

Scholarships

Wendy’s Heisman Award Program is now open for Seniors.  Applications are limited to men and women entering their senior year who have a min. GPA of 3.0 and participate in at least on school-sponsored sport.  Apply at www.wendysheisman.com  deadline for application is 5:00 P. M. October 1^st . One male and one female athlete will be named School Winners.  State finalist in November

AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report is announcing the opening of its scholarship applications.  AXA Foundation awards 52 scholarships of $10,000 each and other awards. To apply visit www.axa-achievement.com  deadline for applications is December 15, 2008.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award is announcing the opening of applications for their $1000 award program.  The scholarship calls attention to youth volunteerism in schools and communities.  To apply go to www.prudential.com/spirit to complete the application.  Deadline for applications is October 31, 08. For more information visit the Guidance Center.

Attention Senior: SAE International is announcing 2009 Engineering scholarships.  Application are accepted September 1^st  through December 1^st .  For full details, applications and FAQs, go to  www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm  or visit the guidance center.

SPORTS

Thursday, September 25

4:30, 6:00 JV, VGirls Soccer @ Middleton- dismissal 2:00

4:30, Girls Soph, JV Volleyball Tri-meet Kuna @ Nampa – dismissal 2:15

4:30- 8:30 Girls V Volleyball @ home

7:00 Boys JV Football vs Columbia @ Home

Friday, September 26

3:00 Girls/Boys Varsity Cross Country @ Salmon Invitational-dismissal 8:00am

4:00 Boys JV,V Soccer @ Jerome- dismissal- 1:45

4:30 Girls JV,V Soccer vs Jerome @ home

7:00pm Boys V Football @ Columbia