Superintendent Roundtable - The first meeting will be Tuesday, October 30th, 4:00 pm at 1900 W. Monroe.

Seniors - Senior baby pictures and quotes are now being accepted. Items may be placed in Ms. Thompson's mailbox in the Main Office, given to a yearbook staffer, or given to Ms. Thompson in Room 313. Please make sure to include your first and last name on anything submitted along with your first hour room number. Baby pictures will be returned once these pages have been submitted to Jostens. The last day to turn in these items is Monday, November 26, 2012, by the end of the school day.

National Honor Society- Induction will be Monday, October 22, 2012. All members are expected to be there. Families and friends are invited, also.

National Honor Society Service Opportunities:

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wilcox Fall Festival
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
help set up, run games, clean up
Contact—Heather Killen, Wilcox PTO President
652-3055
orrn2@comcast.net

Saturday, October 20, 2012
Fairview Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Family activities; face painting

Sunday, October 28, 2012
Annual Halloween Festival
Illinois State Museum
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
educational activities, hand out prizes, assist visitors
Shifts are 11:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register online at: bit.ly/halvol2012
Must sign up by October 24

Saturdays
Habitat for Humanity
If you are interested in volunteering, you MUST register.
habitatsangamon.volunteerconnect.com

November
Festival of Trees
November 17-25
lots of dates and times available
register yourself and your shift choice
MemorialsFestivalofTrees.com

Girls Basketball - Try-outs for the girls JV and V basketball teams will be held on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th from 3:45 to 5:45 in the west gym. Athletes must have a current physical as well a completed Athletic Permit Card turned in before try-outs. Any question see Coach Collins or Coach Daniel.

LHS - LHS is proud to announce it's 10th Anniversary of the Orange and Black Alumni Basketball Events. Saturday, November 10th at Lanphier High School in the Lober-Nika Gymnasium. Start time is 6:00. Admission $5.00 adults and $3.00 for students/children.

Picture Retake Day - Monday, October 15. If you were absent, forgot your portrait money, need a retake, or didn't buy portraits or want more, this will be your last chance to have your picture taken for the 2012-2013 school year. FOR RETAKES - Be sure to return your original portraits. TO PURCHASE NEW PORTRAITS - Pick up a flyer in advance from the Main Office or Room 313.

Yearbook - It's time to order your yearbook! Our Fall Campaign is underway. Jostens mailed information home regarding the sale of the 2012-2013 Lan-Hi. Simply return the form along with your method of payment to Jostens or go to Jostens.com to order your copy today. Reason #10 to buy a yearbook...It's going to be awesome...(Duh.)

Scholastic Bowl - Will meet for practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Please make it to at least one practice a week. Practice will begin immediately after school until approximately 4:45.

Spirit Club - Will be holding a T-shirt design contest for the upcoming Basketball Season. We are in need of 3 shirts, 1 grey, 1 black, and 1 orange. Any student or faculty member may participate. Shirt designs will be turned into Ms. Kern in room 245 by October 17th. Spirit Club will vote on the 3 winning designs at their next meeting. The 3 winners will receive their shirt for FREE!

PSAT - All students who are registered for the PSAT test should plan on attending a very important PSAT meeting on FRIDAY, October 12. The meeting will take place in the SMALL COMMONS during 6th hour Enrichment period. Registered students should see Ms. Vogt in Rm. 114 with any questions!

There will be no Gay Straight Alliance after school today due to a faculty meeting. But we will meet tomorrow after school in Room 132.

Volleyball - Junior Varsity volleyball team claimed second place in the Peoria Christian Junior Varsity Tournament over the weekend. Jade Washington had over 10 aces and 30 point serving and a solid team effort led the Lady Lions to the runner up finish. In the last few years the Lions had not even won a game at this tournament. So Congratulations to the JV Volleyball team on a tremendous showing.

Due to a staff meeting, there will be no after school tutoring in the library today.

Chemistry Club - There will be a meeting after school on Friday, October 12th in Mr. Peeler's room, 126C.

NHS - The October NHS meeting is today during A lunch in the library. Pizza will be served.

Mega detentions are now to be served in the library.

Now for a moment of silence.