Wednesday - March 31, 2010

PROM SIGN-UPS: Prom sign ups are before and after school with Mrs. Vining. Payment must be made at the time of sign up.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: If any senior is going to major in business or hotel/restaurant management; please let Mrs. Hitch or Mrs. Turner know ASAP. We have a scholarship opportunity for you.

Tuesday - March 30, 2010

STUCO MEETING: There will be a Student Council meeting Wednesday morning in Mr. Reigert's room at 7:00 AM. Only Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors should attend.

PROM SIGN-UPS: Prom sign ups are before and after school with Mrs. Vining. Payment must be made at the time of sign up.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: If any senior is going to major in business or hotel/restaurant management; please let Mrs. Hitch or Mrs. Turner know ASAP. We have a scholarship opportunity for you.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• TODAY after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Monday - March 29, 2010

BENTON BOOK CLUB: The Benton Book Club will meet TONIGHT at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

PROM SIGN-UPS: Prom sign ups are before and after school with Mrs. Vining. Payment must be made at the time of sign up.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Friday - March 26, 2010

BENTON BOOK CLUB: The Benton Book Club will meet on Monday, March 29th at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

PROM SIGN-UPS: Prom sign ups are before and after school with Mrs. Vining. Payment must be made at the time of sign up.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Thursday - March 25, 2010

BENTON BOOK CLUB: The Benton Book Club will meet on Monday, March 29 at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

PROM SIGN-UPS: Prom sign ups are before and after school with Mrs. Vining. Payment must be made at the time of sign up.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Wednesday - March 24, 2010

ONE-ACT AUDITIONS: Auditions for the one-act festival will take place TODAY at 3:00 PM in the auditorium.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Tuesday - March 23, 2010

ONE-ACT AUDITIONS: Auditions for the one-act festival will take place TODAY and TOMORROW at 3:00 PM in the auditorium.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Monday - March 22, 2010

ONE-ACT AUDITIONS: Auditions for the one-act festival will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd and Wednesday, March 24th at 3:00 PM in the auditorium.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Friday - March 19, 2010

ONE-ACT AUDITIONS: Auditions for the one-act festival will take place on Tuesday, March 23rd and Wednesday, March 24th at 3:00 PM in the auditorium.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by Saturday, March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

EMAIL CONTEST: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Thursday - March 18, 2010

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by Saturday, March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

EMAIL CONTEST AND GATEWAY AWARD: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! Also be sure to vote for a winning book for the 2010 Gateway Readers Award!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Wednesday - March 17, 2010

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 7:10 AM in Room 111. An opportunity to volunteer for BackPack Buddies will be discussed and pictures taken of those that competed at Districts. Please plan on attending. Thanks!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by Saturday, March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

EMAIL CONTEST AND GATEWAY AWARD: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! Also be sure to vote for a winning book for the 2010 Gateway Readers Award!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Tuesday - March 16, 2010

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Seniors! 16 . . .yes, you heard right . . . 16 scholarships are due between now and March 30th. Most of these are local scholarships. You have an excellent chance of winning them. But you can't be awarded a scholarship if you do NOT apply. Do not procrastinate because it is impossible to fill all of these out in a short amount of time. Please log onto Prep HQ today and get started. See your counselor for more information.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 7:10 AM in Room 111. An opportunity to volunteer for BackPack Buddies will be discussed and pictures taken of those that competed at Districts. Please plan on attending. Thanks!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by Saturday, March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

EMAIL CONTEST AND GATEWAY AWARD: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! Also be sure to vote for a winning book for the 2010 Gateway Readers Award!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Monday - March 15, 2010

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting on Thursday, March 18 at 7:10 AM in Room 111. An opportunity to volunteer for BackPack Buddies will be discussed and pictures taken of those that competed at Districts. Please plan on attending. Thanks!

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Sterling Parsons for placing in the Friskies Pet Art Show! Sterling will receive his award at a special reception, later in April. Way to go, Sterling!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by Saturday, March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

EMAIL CONTEST AND GATEWAY AWARD: The library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! Also be sure to vote for a winning book for the 2010 Gateway Readers Award!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Friday - March 12, 2010

HILLYARD'S DEADLINE: Please be advised that the deadline to turn in applications to attend Hillyard's for the 2010-11 school year is Monday, March 15th. Please turn them into the Counseling Center!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 12th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Thursday - March 11, 2010

HILLYARD'S DEADLINE: Please be advised that the deadline to turn in applications to attend Hillyard's for the 2010-11 school year is Monday, March 15th. Please turn them into the Counseling Center!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 12th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Wednesday - March 10, 2010

HILLYARD'S DEADLINE: Please be advised that the deadline to turn in applications to attend Hillyard's for the 2010-11 school year is Monday, March 15th. Please turn them into the Counseling Center!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 12th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Tuesday - March 9, 2010

HILLYARD'S DEADLINE: Please be advised that the deadline to turn in applications to attend Hillyard's for the 2010-11 school year is Monday, March 15th. Please turn them into the Counseling Center!

READ @ BENTON WINNERS: Congratulations to the following winners of the Read @ Benton poster campaign! Ally Sexton, $20 Borders gift card, Zachery Langdon, $10 Borders gift card, and Amber Flint, $10 Borders gift card. Thanks to all the students and teachers who participated!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 12th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Monday - March 8, 2010

READ @ BENTON WINNERS: Congratulations to the following winners of the Read @ Benton poster campaign! Ally Sexton, $20 Borders gift card, Zachery Langdon, $10 Borders gift card, and Amber Flint, $10 Borders gift card. Thanks to all the students and teachers who participated!

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 12th and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

Friday - March 5, 2010

CONGRATS TO FBLA MEMBERS: Congratulations to the following FBLA members on their accomplishments during the district competition held March 3 at NWMSU: Carolyn Pease--1st place, Business Communications (qualifies her to compete at state competition in April); Kerstyn and Blayr Bolton--3rd place, Entrepreneurship; Shandis Cruz and Taylor Woodruff--6th place, Business Ethics; Alisha Montford--7th place, Job Interview; Korby Trautman--7th place, Personal Finance; Michael Gunter--9th place, Business Calculations; and Ivory Baldwin--10th place, Marketing. Thanks for all your hard work and representing Benton well at the competition.

UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS: Don't forget to call in for the March Saturday Session. Remember you need to attend in order to be eligible for the weekend trip in April. Also, get your summer session contracts in ASAP. You can mail these in, give them to your tutor or bring them to Saturday Session. Don't forget the medical forms need to be notarized.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is TODAY. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.

Thursday - March 4, 2010

CONGRATS TO FBLA MEMBERS: Congratulations to the following FBLA members on their accomplishments during the district competition held March 3 at NWMSU: Carolyn Pease--1st place, Business Communications (qualifies her to compete at state competition in April); Kerstyn and Blayr Bolton--3rd place, Entrepreneurship; Shandis Cruz and Taylor Woodruff--6th place, Business Ethics; Alisha Montford--7th place, Job Interview; Korby Trautman--7th place, Personal Finance; Michael Gunter--9th place, Business Calculations; and Ivory Baldwin--10th place, Marketing. Thanks for all your hard work and representing Benton well at the competition.

UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS: Don't forget to call in for the March Saturday Session. Remember you need to attend in order to be eligible for the weekend trip in April. Also, get your summer session contracts in ASAP. You can mail these in, give them to your tutor or bring them to Saturday Session. Don't forget the medical forms need to be notarized.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.

Wednesday - March 3, 2010

UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS: Don't forget to call in for the March Saturday Session. Remember you need to attend in order to be eligible for the weekend trip in April. Also, get your summer session contracts in ASAP. You can mail these in, give them to your tutor or bring them to Saturday Session. Don't forget the medical forms need to be notarized.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• TODAY after school
• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.

Tuesday - March 2, 2010

UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS: Don't forget to call in for the March Saturday Session. Remember you need to attend in order to be eligible for the weekend trip in April. Also, get your summer session contracts in ASAP. You can mail these in, give them to your tutor or bring them to Saturday Session. Don't forget the medical forms need to be notarized.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

BENTON TEEN INSTITUTE: Are you ready to have fun and food all night? Benton Teen Institute will be March 5th - 6th from 7PM to 7AM. Registration forms can be picked up and turned into Ms. Sherard in Room A114. They are due to her by TODAY.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Wednesday, March 3rd after school
• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.

Monday - March 1, 2010

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior Goodbyes have been mailed out. If you have not received one at home, please stop by the office to pick one up. They MUST be in by March 20th. Any received after that date will NOT be accepted.

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

BENTON TEEN INSTITUTE: Are you ready to have fun and food all night? Benton Teen Institute will be March 5th - 6th from 7PM to 7AM. Registration forms can be picked up and turned into Ms. Sherard in Room A114. They are due to her by Tuesday, March 2nd.

FBLA DISTRICT COMPETITION: FBLA members who are planning on attending the district competition at NWMSU in Maryville must turn in your permission slips by TODAY. Bus leaves at 6:30 AM from the St. Joseph Public Library by East Hills Mall on Wednesday, March 3rd. We will return around 4 PM.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: Drama Club will be attending Central's production of "Annie Get Your Gun" on Sunday, March 7th. Our group ticket price is only $5. If you would like to attend, please pay Mrs. Schultz in room 102 by TODAY.

TEEN TECH WEEK CONTEST: In honor of Teen Tech Week, the library will be holding a contest for the entire month of March! Provide your email address and opt in to receive email overdue and hold notices to win! A few lucky students will win $10 iTunes gift cards at the end of the month! See library staff for details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Wednesday, March 3rd after school
• Tuesday, March 16th before school
• Tuesday, March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.