WORD OF THE WEEK:
RUN-OF-THE-MILL
run-of-the-mill
PART OF SPEECH/DEFINITION:
ADJ.: 1. Common, average, mediocre.
SENTENCE: They didn’t look like your run-of-the-mill students, but they came highly recommended.
Stuff You Need to Know
Ventra Cards: New Ventra cards are available for purchase in the Business Office, Room 123. The cost for a new card is $2.00. If you already have a card, you can renew it for the 2023-2024 school year in the Business Office. Please note you will not be excused from class so plan accordingly. Business Office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am –3:30pm.
Tech Help - If you’re having trouble logging into your classes or having any other tech issues, please email [email protected] for tech assistance. If possible, include a screen shot of your issue.
Club/Team News
Fall Musical - Are you Ready to ROCK!? Auditions for the fall musical Rock of Ages are Wednesday for Freshman & Sophomores, Thursday for Juniors & Seniors starting at 3:30pm after school. If you can’t come to your grade level day, THAT’S OK! Come either audition day. Friday August 25th will be the call backs. All are welcomed to audition for the show. Don’t have any musical experience? That’s fine! You will learn and be a part of our award-winning team and get the opportunity to perform alongside other new members and returning members. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Elliott; [email protected]. Or stop by room 104, the choir room, for more details! Don’t Stop Believing! See you at auditions!
Are you planning auditioning for the musical? Today, Monday 8/21/23 from 3-4pm, after school in room 104 there will be an optional song workshop for the fall musical Rock of Ages. You will learn all the music for the audition. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the character parts, learn the songs for each character, and get a head start on your audition! If you can’t make it to the workshop, that’s ok! You will still learn the songs at the auditions. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Elliott; [email protected]. We can’t wait to Rock with you!
Improv - Have you ever wanted to be a part of an improv group? This is your chance! Directly after the musical auditions on August 23rd and 24th, from 6:00-7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center, PAC, we will hold auditions for the school's improv team. You can come to either day for auditions. If you cannot make either day, please email Mr. Kallenborn; [email protected] for information before August 24th.
Mathletes – Our first meeting and practice is this Wednesday after school in 209. New members welcome!
Scholastic Bowl - Do you love science, history, math, literature, current events, sports, and much more? If the answer is yes, come to the first scholastic bowl meeting of the year on Wednesday at 3:05 in room 366.
Senior Class Advisory - Make an impact on your senior year by joining the Senior Class Advisory. Our first meeting is this Wednesday, 8/23. We will decide our homecoming float and vote on the executive board in two weeks.
Student Council – If you are interested in being a part of student council we are meeting after school today (3pm) in the media center. See you there!
Video Club - Are you interested in film, video production, acting, news, promotion etc? Video Club will have our first meeting of the year after school TODAY at 3:05 in 366. This club has many aspects and should appeal to everyone.
Yearbook - Are you looking for a fun club that can use all your creative spirit? The yearbook is the club for you. Our first meeting is TOMORROW Tuesday at 3:05 in room 366.
Athletic News
Baseball - There is a meeting for all baseball players who are not participating in a fall sport on Wednesday 8/30 after school in room 27. It will only last 10 minutes and will go over the schedule for the off-season workouts.
Football - Today is the last day to join the football program. If you are still interested in joining, please meet a coach outside the locker room today after school.
Girls Swim & Dive - If you like the water, come out and try girls swim and dive! There is something for everyone and no experience is needed! For information go to the pool at 3:30 after school to speak with Coach Woehlert!