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Tuesday - September 13, 2011

2011-09-13T05:47:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Skimble-skamble (adjective) - rambling and confused. I decided to stop trying to keep up with the skimble-skamble plot of the movie and just enjoy it.

NROTC SCHOLARSHIP INFO MEETING: Seniors, composite ACT score of 22 or better, in good academic standing, involved in extra-curricular activities, prepared to get in good physical shape, interested in learning more about the NROTC Scholarship Opportunity. Stop by the counseling center before Sept. 20th to sign up for the informational meeting that will be held Sept. 22 during CAMP.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: Students, if you have not had your photo take for the yearbook or need to have photos re-taken, contact J. McBee Portrait Gallery to make an appointment. The last day to be photographed and placed in the yearbook is Monday, October 3, 2011. Photos will be taken at their studio on the North Belt Highway. If you have not picked up your package of portraits taken on Registration you may do so at their studio. Contact Number: 364-6877

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

JOIN PTSA: On this Thursday, the PTSA will have a booth during lunch time for membership sign ups for the 2011-12 school year. Many incentives are being offered this year. Check out this opportunity to joine the PTSA.

HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS: Homecoming T-Shirts will be for sale! If you want shirts that actually kind of look cool, send in your T-shirt designs to Mr. Knight, as a pdf or jpeg! Winner of this contest will have their design printed on ALL the shirts! If you have any questions, ask Mr. Knight in room A3. The deadline for shirt designs are Friday September 16th.

ROYALTY ELECTIONS: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Its time to see who will RULE the SCHOOL! If you want to run for king or queen, sign up with Mrs. Fry in the office! Princes and princesses, sign up in Mr. Knights room, A3! Students, you can ONLY sign yourselves up! DO NOT sign up your friends! Preliminary vote will be the 16th, final votes will be the 27th. You can't win, if you do not sign up!

POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL: Girls! It’s our turn to man up and play some football! Sign up for powderpuff football in Mr. Knights room, and get a copy of the rules and regulations from him! The game is going to be Wed the 28th Starting at 6:00pm on the Sparks field!

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their 6-3 win over Maryville yesterday. Their next match is on today at 4pm against Cameron at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

Monday - September 12, 2011

2011-09-12T05:03:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Reify (verb) - to give definite content and form to. The poem on the Statue of Liberty reified immigrants feeling of belonging in the US.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: Students, if you have not had your photo take for the yearbook or need to have photos re-taken, contact J. McBee Portrait Gallery to make an appointment. The last day to be photographed and placed in the yearbook is Monday, October 3, 2011. Photos will be taken at their studio on the North Belt Highway. If you have not picked up your package of portraits taken on Registration you may do so at their studio. Contact Number: 364-6877

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

Friday - September 9, 2011

2011-09-09T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Obtuse (adjective) - not sharp; difficult to comprehend. "Don't be obtuse!" Joan exclaimed. "Of course you're invited to the wedding."

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: McBee will be here Friday morning starting at 7 am for picture retakes in the Modis gym. If you have not picked up your picture packet from registration you may do so that morning. They have also dropped off additional forms in the attendance office.

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

Thursday - September 8, 2011

2011-09-08T05:07:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Tantamount (adjective) - equivalent in value. Being moved to a different department was tantamount to being fired in Ron's eyes.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

ACT ACADEMY APPLICATIONS: ACT Academy applications for the academy running the four weeks prior to the October ACT are due to the counseling center by Thursday! Please see the counselors for more information!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: OASIS will be meeting on this Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 PM in the library! Come to play video games, including Wii, Playstation, and XBOX, and play board and card games! Meeting lasts until 7:30, see Mrs. Corey for more info!

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: McBee will be here Friday morning starting at 7 am for picture retakes in the Modis gym. If you have not picked up your picture packet from registration you may do so that morning. They have also dropped off additional forms in the attendance office.

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

Wednesday - September 7, 2011

2011-09-07T05:05:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flotsam (noun) - miscellaneous or unimportant stuff. The couple's apartment was adorned with flotsam and jetsam from thrift stores.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

ACT ACADEMY APPLICATIONS: ACT Academy applications for the academy running the four weeks prior to the October ACT are due to the counseling center by Thursday! Please see the counselors for more information!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: OASIS will be meeting on this Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 PM in the library! Come to play video games, including Wii, Playstation, and XBOX, and play board and card games! Meeting lasts until 7:30, see Mrs. Corey for more info!

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

Tuesday - September 6, 2011

2011-09-06T05:07:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Case-harden (verb) - to harden so that the surface layer is harder than the interior. All doorlocks are check to ensure they're case-hardened and in good condition.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

Friday - September 2, 2011

2011-09-02T05:10:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Eleemosynary (adjective) - supported by charity. Many eleemosynary organizations are facing drastic cuts in today's economy, including Habitat for Humanity.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

Thursday - September 1, 2011

2011-09-01T06:12:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Autochthonous (adjective) - indigenous or native. In some areas of the South, kudzu vine has edged out all autochthonous plants.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

CONGRATS TO CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to the Cross Country Team for their efforts in the Maryville Invitational. The Boys Varsity ran an exceptional race in finishing 2nd place. Kain Ellis battled one of the top runners in State the entire race and eventually finished 2nd. Hunter Gregg, Aaron Shannon, and Keegan Cunningham ran strong races to earn medals. The Girls Varsity finished 3rd with excellent medal finishes by Lucy Mollett and Skyler Glawson . The Boys J.V. were led by top 10 medal performances from Mitchell German and Andrew Zackus . The J.V. Girls were paced by Felicia Holliday.

Wednesday - August 31, 2011

2011-08-31T04:59:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Ennui (noun) - feeling of weariness. Reluctant of doing science homework, Blake could only sigh with ennui as more was assigned.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

BOYS SOCCER FIRST MATCH: Come and cheer on the Boy's soccer team for our first match of the season on Wednesday August 31st. You will get the chance to win a free t-shirt just for showing your support! Be at Spark's Field on Wednesday @ 5pm!!

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

Tuesday - August 30, 2011

2011-08-30T04:57:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Potboiler (noun) - inferior work for profit. After a long day at school, Suzie liked to unwind with a potboiler of a book for entertainment.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

NHS MEETING: There will be a meeting this Wednesday, August 31 for all current NHS members. The meeting will be held in Room A114. It will begin promptly at 7. Please make plans to be there. If there is a problem, please see Ms. Sherard before Wednesday morning.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

BOYS SOCCER FORST MATCH: Come and cheer on the Boy's soccer team for our first match of the season on Wednesday August 31st. You will get the chance to win a free t-shirt just for showing your support! Be at Spark's Field on Wednesday @ 5pm!!

Monday - August 29, 2011

2011-08-29T05:01:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Fulsome (adjective) - characterized by abundance. The fulsome praise we received from our coach after winning the football game was an ego boost.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

Friday - August 26, 2011

2011-08-26T04:59:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Duopoly (noun) - control by two political powers. It is unclear if any third party would even threaten the Democrat-Republican duopoly we have in the U.S.

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their dedication and hard work in their 9-0 win over Atchison on Tuesday. Their next match is on Monday against Platte County at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

BOYS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The boy's soccer team is putting on a spaghetti dinner Friday in the Cafeteria from 5:00 to 6:30. The cost is $5 and that includes dessert!! Come and join us for dinner and then cheer on our Cardinals as we beat up on KC!! Tickets can be bought at the door!

Thursday - August 25, 2011

2011-08-25T04:56:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Higgledy-piggledy (adverb) - in a confused, disordered, or random manner. The daunting task of sorting through hundreds of photos scattered higgledy-piggledy stood before us.

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their dedication and hard work in their 9-0 win over Atchison on Tuesday. Their next match is on Monday against Platte County at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Wednesday - August 24, 2011

2011-08-24T05:14:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

2 HOUR EARLY OUT FOR HEAT

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Misbegotten (adjective) - unlawfully conceived. Many hoped the President would end the misbegotten foreign war in Blekistan.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Tuesday - August 23, 2011

2011-08-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Bucket shop (noun) - gambling establishment. Bucket shops were prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law during Prohibition.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Monday - August 22, 2011

2011-08-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Transmogrify (verb) - alter with humorous or grotesque effect. The movie's character is transmogrified into a crime fighter after finding special glasses.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Friday - August 19, 2011

2011-08-19T04:59:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Misnomer (noun) - misnaming of a person or thing. Kansas City International Airport is a misnomer; no flights leave the country from KCI, they only connect domestically.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

Thursday - August 18, 2011

2011-08-18T04:56:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Deflagrate (verb) - to burn rapidly so that sparks come off. Because of the drought, all materials that could deflagrate must be handled with care.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Wednesday - August 17, 2011

2011-08-17T05:11:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Alienist (noun) - a psychiatrist. Her grandfather was one of a group of groundbreaking alienists who gained prominence at the end of the 19th century.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Tuesday - August 16, 2011

2011-08-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Golconda (noun) - a rich mine, a source of great wealth. After digging three days, the miners struck a Golconda that would prove to be a fortune.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Thursday - May 19, 2011

2011-05-19T05:18:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flounce (noun) - to move with exaggerated or jerky motions. Lane flounced out of the room in a huff, slamming the door behind him.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 112
Sophomores: 132
Freshmen: 89

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

MUSTANGS BASEBALL: Come show your Cardinal Pride at a St. Joseph Mustangs game on Saturday, May 28th, when it's Benton Night! Ticket sales benefit Benton Activities. Tickets are $5, game starts at 7 PM, and must be purchased from Coach Ziesel for the money to benefit Benton.

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Wednesday - May 18, 2011

2011-05-18T05:52:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Remora (noun) - a hindrance or drag, similar to a suction fish for which the word is named. Paparazzi attached themselves like remora to Lady Gage as she made her way through the airport.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 129
Sophomores: 145
Freshmen: 104

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

MUSTANGS BASEBALL: Come show your Cardinal Pride at a St. Joseph Mustangs game on Saturday, May 28th, when it's Benton Night! Ticket sales benefit Benton Activities. See Coach Ziesel for your ticket!"

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Tuesday - May 17, 2011

2011-05-17T05:15:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hidebound (adjective) - having an inflexible or ultraconservative character. The store failed when its hidebound owners refused to adjust to the changing economy.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 138
Sophomores: 172
Freshmen: 109

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Monday - May 16, 2011

2011-05-16T05:25:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Indagate (verb) - to search into or investigate. The defense attorneys requested an adjournment so they could fully indagate the new evidence.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 163
Sophomores: 193
Freshmen: 118

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Friday - May 13, 2011

2011-05-16T05:24:00.000-07:00

NO ANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Thursday - May 12, 2011

2011-05-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Obviate (verb) - to anticipate and prevent a situation. Rob checks every ledger entry twice to obviate any problems when it comes time for an audit.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 35
Juniors: 219
Sophomores: 286
Freshmen: 157

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Wednesday - May 11, 2011

2011-05-11T05:19:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Cyberpunk (noun) - science fiction dealing with future urban societies dominated by technology. In William Gibson's latest cyberpunk novel Zero History, the plot centers around viral marketing for designer jeans.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 42
Juniors: 233
Sophomores: 307
Freshmen: 169

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

NHS MEETING: There will be a National Honor Society meeting Thursday, May 12 in Room A114 at 7 am. Make sure you are there. This will be the last one of the year.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All Freshman and JV baseball players are required to have all equipment turned in to their respective coaches and the $14 balance paid for their sweatshirts by Wednesday. Any problems see Coach Musser.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Tuesday - May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T05:22:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Nonplus (verb) - to cause to be at a loss at as to what to say or think. While most seniors are excited for graduation, many are nonplussed the day after the ceremony.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 49
Juniors: 262
Sophomores: 333
Freshmen: 184

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

NHS MEETING: There will be a National Honor Society meeting Thursday, May 12 in Room A114 at 7 am. Make sure you are there. This will be the last one of the year.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All Freshman and JV baseball players are required to have all equipment turned in to their respective coaches and the $14 balance paid for their sweatshirts by Wednesday. Any problems see Coach Musser.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Monday - May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T05:16:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Exculpate (verb) - to clear from alleged fault or guilt. The lawyer claimed to have recently discovered evidence that would exculpate her client.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 57
Juniors: 264
Sophomores: 331
Freshmen: 188

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets are on sale (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Friday - May 6, 2011

2011-05-06T05:54:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Tare (noun) - a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container. Factoring in a tare weight of 10,000 pounds for the trailer, the weigh station determined the 18-wheeler was over its cargo limit.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING: There will be a BRIEF MEETING FOR ALL THE BOY'S BASKETBALL TEAM immediately after school on Friday, May 6th. The meeting will be held in Springer Gymnasium. All those who plan to go out for Basketball this Fall should attend this meeting.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Thursday - May 5, 2011

2011-05-05T05:16:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Paronomasia (noun) - a play on words, a pun. Harry Truman used to say the paronomasia, "Missouri loves company" when accepting dinner invites.

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING: There will be a BRIEF MEETING FOR ALL THE BOY'S BASKETBALL TEAM immediately after school on Friday, May 6th. The meeting will be held in Springer Gymnasium. All those who plan to go out for Basketball this Fall should attend this meeting.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Wednesday - May 4, 2011

2011-05-04T05:21:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Ahimsa (noun) - Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist doctrine of refraining from harming any living being. Very devout Jains refrain from even killing bugs, often sweeping the ground as they walk.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Tuesday - May 3, 2011

2011-05-03T06:18:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Synchronicity (noun) - quality or fact of being simultaneous. Who could explain the synchronicity of receiving a call from Tracy on the very day I stumbled upon her wedding photos?

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Monday - May 2, 2011

2011-05-02T05:16:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Duende (noun) - power to attract through personal magnetism and charm. A political leader has duende when he displays both resolve and class.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Friday - April 29, 2011

2011-04-29T05:26:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Quondam (noun) - former or sometime. Even quondom heads of state were invited to the royal wedding today, including former US presidents.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Thursday - April 28, 2011

2011-04-29T05:23:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Indefeasible (noun) - not capable of being annulled or voided or undone. One can hope that the marriage of William and Kate will be indefeasible; however, the Anglican church allows divorces.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Wednesday - April 27, 2011

2011-04-27T05:11:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Nescience (noun) - lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance. Despite a record growth in information dissemination, there is still a high level of nescience of current events.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Tuesday - April 26, 2011

2011-04-26T05:22:00.001-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Carpaccio (noun) - thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with sauce. At first, Luke turned his nose up at the beef carpaccio, but after tasting the raw dish he loved it!

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation!

Monday - April 18, 2011 through Wednesday - April 20, 2011

2011-04-26T05:18:00.000-07:00

NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND MONDAY FOR SPRING BREAK

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Domiciliary (adjective) - relating to or taking place in the home. The state legislature has been asked to increase its funded for the domiciliary unit of the veterans hospital.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

Friday - April 15, 2011

2011-04-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Qui vive (noun) - an alert or lookout. Copy editors must always be on the qui vive for factual as well as grammatical errors.

CAP & GOWN ORDERS: Jostens plans to be here on Friday, April 15th, during lunch periods to deliver senior cap and gown orders. If you still have Jostens items to pick up please see the sales rep at this time.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

Thursday - April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Moot (adjective) - deprived of practical significance. Since the team would've lost anyway, it's a moot point whether the umpire's call was right or not.

CAP & GOWN ORDERS: Jostens plans to be here on Friday, April 15th, during lunch periods to deliver senior cap and gown orders. If you still have Jostens items to pick up please see the sales rep at this time.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

Wednesday - April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T05:12:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Tendentious (adjective) - marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view; biased. The author's tendentious history of the chemical company glosses over its role in a major disaster.

CAP & GOWN ORDERS: Jostens plans to be here on Friday, April 15th, during lunch periods to deliver senior cap and gown orders. If you still have Jostens items to pick up please see the sales rep at this time.

NHS MEETING: NHS meeting this Thursday, April 14 at 7 AM in Room A114. Please make sure that you are there and on time. If you have problems, please see MS. Bosworth in Room 209 or Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Thursday.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

Tuesday - April 12, 2011

2011-04-13T05:11:00.001-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flocculate (verb) - to aggregate or coalesce into small lumps or loose clusters. Cheesemakers wait for flocculation to occur - the point when the milk separates into curds and whey.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Monday - April 11, 2011

2011-04-13T05:10:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flocculate (verb) - to aggregate or coalesce into small lumps or loose clusters. Cheesemakers wait for flocculation to occur - the point when the milk separates into curds and whey.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Friday - April 8, 2011

2011-04-08T05:20:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flocculate (verb) - to aggregate or coalesce into small lumps or loose clusters. Cheesemakers wait for flocculation to occur - the point when the milk separates into curds and whey.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Friday is the last day to sign up for Prom! You must sign up with Mrs. Vining in the attendance office before/after school by Friday to attend.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Thursday - April 7, 2011

2011-04-07T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Pidgin (noun) - simplified speech used for communication between people with different languages. Masbi hi laik da lunch. Hi it om awl ap. (Translation: It must be he liked the lunch. He ate it all up.)

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Friday is the last day to sign up for Prom! You must sign up with Mrs. Vining in the attendance office before/after school by Friday to attend.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Wednesday - April 6, 2011

2011-04-06T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Clairvoyant (adjective) - able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception. The librarians' uncanny ability to predict which books students will like makes us think they must be clairvoyant.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Friday is the last day to sign up for Prom! You must sign up with Mrs. Vining in the attendance office before/after school by Friday to attend.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Tuesday - April 5, 2011

2011-04-05T05:09:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hoick (verb) - to pull abruptly or yank. When Lisa felt she was about to sneeze due to her allergies, she hoicked a tissue out of her purse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Friday is the last day to sign up for Prom! You must sign up with Mrs. Vining in the attendance office before/after school by Friday to attend.

MARCH OF DIMES WALKERS: If you are walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies on April 16th, please turn your money into Mrs. Misner by April 14th! Please see Mrs. Misner if you have any questions.

Monday - April 4, 2011

2011-04-04T05:12:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Pridian (adjective) - relating to a previous day or yesterday. Today's weather is only a shadow of this weekend's pridian glory.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Friday is the last day to sign up for Prom! You must sign up with Mrs. Vining in the attendance office before/after school by Friday to attend.

Friday - April 1, 2011

2011-04-01T05:14:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Inane (adjective) - silly, very foolish. The removal of chairs from Mr. Turner's room was a very inane April Fool's Day prank.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

Thursday - March 31, 2011

2011-03-31T05:19:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Sanguine (adjective) - confident or optimistic. Even though the job market was not promising, Ethan tried to remain sanguine about his employment prospects.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MEETING: There will be a meeting on Thursday, April 7th in the auditorium during CAMP for any student interested in auditioning for Phantom of the Opera next year. Any freshman through junior who would like to attend the meeting, should sign up in the attendance office. Students must sign up to attend the meeting.

Wednesday - March 30, 2011

2011-03-30T05:11:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Poetaster (noun) - inferior poet. The poetaster was an inferior poet; and didn't he show it; his readers did woe it!

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

Tuesday - March 29, 2011

2011-03-29T05:06:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Waggish (adjective) - displaying good-humored mischief. Lisa listens to the same waggish DJ every morning, never tiring of his prank phone calls.

BENTON BOOK CLUB: Today's meeting from 4-6 PM is canceled due to conflicting engagements. Look for another meeting in April.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

Monday - March 28, 2011

2011-03-28T05:09:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hamartia (noun) - tragic flaw. The superhero's main and foremost hamartia was his excessive pride.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

Friday - March 25, 2011

2011-03-25T05:08:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Clandestine (adjective) - conducted with secrecy. Military forces thought their flights into Libya would be clandestine; the media soon found out and reported them to the world.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

CHICK-FIL-A NIGHT: March of Dimes Night at Chick-fil-A this Friday March 25th from 5-8. Save a baby by leaving your receipt in the buckets and part of the proceeds will go to March for Babies.

Thursday - March 24, 2011

2011-03-24T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Litany (noun) - lengthy recitation. The student offered the usual litany of excuses for being late.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

MU SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a male student that is planning on attending MU in the fall & have earned at least a 3.0 gpa see Mrs. Engel by 3pm on Thursday, March 24th, for a possible scholarship opportunity.

CHICK-FIL-A NIGHT: March of Dimes Night at Chick-fil-A this Friday March 25th from 5-8. Save a baby by leaving your receipt in the buckets and part of the proceeds will go to March for Babies.

Wednesday - March 23, 2011

2011-03-23T05:05:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Overweening (adjective) - arrogant or presumptuous. With his overweening ego, the handsome actor expected fans to follow him everywhere.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

PROM COMMITTEE: You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am. Please attend!

Tuesday - March 22, 2011

2011-03-22T05:04:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Mettle (noun) - vigor and strength of spirit. The vintage car proved its mettle, lasting for over four generations.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

ZUMBA FOR BABIES: Zumba for Babies, March 22nd, Modis Gym, 7:00-8:00. Donation of $5.00 for March of Dimes. Please come out and show your support for healthy babies. Tell your friends it will be a fun night. Contact Mrs.Misner for any questions.

PROM COMMITTEE: Monday right after school in Room 105 we are finishing baskets for the basket auction. Please bring all donations. You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am.

Monday - March 21, 2011

2011-03-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Basilisk (adjective) - suggestive of a reptile, spellbinding. My friend leveled a basilisk glare at me when I told her what happened when I borrowed her car.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised, we would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

ZUMBA FOR BABIES: Zumba for Babies, March 22nd, Modis Gym, 7:00-8:00. Donation of $5.00 for March of Dimes. Please come out and show your support for healthy babies. Tell your friends it will be a fun night. Contact Mrs.Misner for any questions.

PROM COMMITTEE: Monday right after school in Room 105 we are finishing baskets for the basket auction. Please bring all donations. You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am.

Friday - March 18, 2011

2011-03-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Cognizable (adjective) - capable of being known. The court found the claim of damages due to spilled hot coffee was not cognizable.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: Cinderella's Closet, located at AFL-CIO Community Services, 1203 N 6th St, will be open Saturday, March 19th from 9:30 - 3pm. Girls who are in need of a prom dress but cannot afford to buy one are invited to pick out a dress and accessories for free!

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised I would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

ZUMBA FOR BABIES: Zumba for Babies, March 22,2011, Modis Gym, 7:00-8:00. Donation of $5.00 for March of Dimes. Please come out and show your support for healthy babies. Tell your friends it will be a fun night. Contact Mrs.Misner for any questions.

PROM COMMITTEE: Monday right after school in Room 105 we are finishing baskets for the basket auction. Please bring all donations. You are expected to attend meetings every Tuesday until Prom in Room 105 at 7:10am.

Thursday - March 17, 2011

2011-03-17T05:19:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Skirl (verb) - to play music on the bagpipe. At the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Hibernian bagpipe band skirled as they marched.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: Cinderella's Closet, located at AFL-CIO Community Services, 1203 N 6th St, will be open Saturday, March 19th from 9:30 - 3pm. Girls who are in need of a prom dress but cannot afford to buy one are invited to pick out a dress and accessories for free!

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised I would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!

Wednesday - March 16, 2011

2011-03-16T05:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Enervate (verb) - to lessen the vitality or strength of. Prolonged exposure to the sun and dehydration enervated the shipwrecked sailors.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: Cinderella's Closet, located at AFL-CIO Community Services, 1203 N 6th St, will be open Saturday, March 19th from 9:30 - 3pm. Girls who are in need of a prom dress but cannot afford to buy one are invited to pick out a dress and accessories for free!

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised I would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

Tuesday - March 15, 2011

2011-03-15T05:19:00.001-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Youthquake (noun) - a shift in cultural norms influenced by young people. Barack Obama sensed a youthquake was rumbling in the American electorate.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Monday - March 14, 2011

2011-03-14T05:19:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Arcanum (noun) - (plural - arcana) mysterious or specialized knowledge. The author, a physicist, adeptly demystifies the arcana of her field.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Friday - March 11, 2011

2011-03-14T05:18:00.000-07:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Conundrum (noun) - an intricate and difficult problem. Students in geometry class are expected to tackle mathematical conundrums involving angles.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th 2011. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Thursday - March 10, 2011

2011-03-10T05:19:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Conundrum (noun) - an intricate and difficult problem. Students in geometry class are expected to tackle mathematical conundrums involving angles.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th 2011. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Wednesday - March 9, 2011

2011-03-09T05:14:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Vignette (noun) - short descriptive literary sketch. The student filled her writing journal with funny vignettes about her family and friends.

JOSTENS GRADUATION: Jostens plans to be here on Wednesday, March 16th during lunch to deliver graduation announcement orders. If you have a balance due please bring it at this time with cash or money order only. If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time. Please remember checks will no longer be accepted.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th 2011. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Tuesday - March 8, 2011

2011-03-08T05:23:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Mare (noun) - (pronounced mar-a, plural maria) any of several mostly flat dark areas on the surface of the moon or Mars. Some of the maria on the moon do form the face of a man!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:15 a.m. in Room 111. We will discuss ways to raise money for the March of Dimes. See you then.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND STAFF: This coming Tuesday from 5-8 will be Benton night at Chick-Fil-A! Please come out to Chick-Fil-A with your friends & family - Have them add your receipts to the Benton bucket, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support this year's prom!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th 2011. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Monday - March 7, 2011

2011-03-07T05:22:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Disavow (verb) - to deny responsibility for. The candidate disavowed using scare tactics to sway voters.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:15 a.m. in Room 111. We will discuss ways to raise money for the March of Dimes. See you then.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND STAFF: This coming Tuesday from 5-8 will be Benton night at Chick-Fil-A! Please come out to Chick-Fil-A with your friends & family - Have them add your receipts to the Benton bucket, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support this year's prom!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS JAMBOREE: On March 15th at 6:00pm, BHS will be hosting the Special Olympics Jamboree. Your very own Benton Cardinals team (who have only lost one very close OT thriller this year) will be playing and would love to see you there cheering them on! Please come show your support, WEAR LOTS OF RED and BE LOUD!

GIRLS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The BHS Girls Soccer team will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner in the BHS cafeteria on March 16th 2011. They will serve salad, bread sticks, spaghetti & meat sauce, desserts and drinks. You can purchase tickets from any girls soccer player or from Coach Bosch in room 100 for only $5.00. Please come show the girls soccer team your support as they get ready to kick off their season!

Friday - March 4, 2011

2011-03-04T05:44:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Polemic (noun) - an aggressive attack on the opinions of another. His book isn't objective; it's part history, part polemic.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND STAFF: This coming Tuesday from 5-8 will be Benton night at Chick-Fil-A! Please come out to Chick-Fil-A with your friends & family - Have them add your receipts to the Benton bucket, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support this year's prom!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER: This week, March 7th through March 11th, TAG will be collecting donations from CAMP classes for Special Olympics. We will be counting and recording how much each CAMP collects and the winning camp will receive a pizza party. Bring loose change and dollars-- whatever you can spare--to donate to this worthy cause.

Thursday - March 3, 2011

2011-03-04T05:43:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Slumgullion (noun) - meat stew. One night as week, the navy cadets could expect a dinner of slumgullion and hard rolls.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

Wednesday - March 2, 2011

2011-03-04T05:40:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Impromptu (adjective) - made or done on or as if on the spur of the moment. When we dropped by unexpectedly, our aunt threw together an impromptu dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

Tuesday - March 1, 2011

2011-03-01T05:15:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Acedia (noun) - apathy or boredom. Bored youth often display a certain acedia during those hot, listless days of late summer.

GATEWAY VOTING IN THE LIBRARY: Read any THREE of these 15 books?

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Lock & Key by Sarah Dessen
The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap
Paper Towns by John Green
Playing with Matches by Brian Katcher
The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Wake by Lisa McMann
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Coulter
Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott
Good Enough by Paula Yoo
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

Then head to the library to vote for the 2010-11 Gateway Reader's Award! This award is a student-selected book award for the state of Missouri. If you've read 3 of these titles, you can vote for the ONE book you liked the best! One lucky voter will be randomly chosen for a $25 Hasting's gift card! Voting runs from March 1st-10th!

Monday - February 28, 2011

2011-02-28T05:30:00.002-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hypaethral (adjective) - 1.having a roofless central space. 2. open to the sky. Many schools have hypaethral commons areas that allow natural light to permeate the building.

PROM COMMITTEE: This is a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7 in Mrs. Hays' room. Please make sure to attend!

CONGRATS TO FBLA: Congratulations to the following FBLA students who competed at the District competition:

Carolyn Pease--1st Place--Business Communications--qualified for state
Brad Steltenpohl and Trevor Brown--2nd Place--Banking and Financial Systems
Michael Gunter--6th Place--Networking Concepts
Michael Gunter--5th Place--Technology Concepts
Heavin Warner--8th Place--Website Design

Other students competing were: Courtney Higgins in Accounting and Entrepreneurship, Levi Parker in Business Communication and Entrepreneurship, Carsen Berry in Business Ethics, Kody Streib in Business Ethics, Jessica Ball in Personal Finance and Business Ethics, Heather Schott and Hannah Filley , Randy Armstrong in Marketing and Caitlyn Strong in Hospitality Management. Thanks for all the extra work you did to prepare and represent Benton well.

TRACK MEETING: The meeting for all students interested in participating in Track and Field will be today (Monday, 2/28) at 3 pm in room 103. Practice sessions will begin tomorrow (Tuesday).

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

Friday - February 25, 2011

2011-02-28T05:30:00.001-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Thursday - February 24, 2011

2011-02-24T05:14:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Metathesis (noun) - 1.transposition of two phonemes in a word. 2. a chemical reaction in which different kinds of molecules exchange parts to form other kinds of molecules. When I listened to the speech, I noticed several instances of metathesis, such as saying calvary instead of cavalry.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here Friday, February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

Wednesday - February 23, 2011

2011-02-23T05:13:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Chapter and verse (noun) - 1. the exact reference or source of information or justification for an assertion. 2. full, precise information or detail. Mike is a real car enthusiast - name almost any year and model and he can probably give you chapter and verse on its strengths and weaknesses.

BOYS TENNIS MEETING: There will be an informational meeting for any male individual that is interested in playing tennis next Wednesday at 2:45 in room A115.

SENIOR GOODBYES: Senior goodbyes need to turned in to the office no later than Monday, Feb 28th.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: If you plan on coming out for girls soccer this year, we will begin practice Monday, Feb. 28th at 3:00. Make sure you bring RUNNING SHOES & SOCCER EQUIPMENT because you will need both! Meet up at the BHS TRACK no later than 3:00! Come out and give soccer a shot, even if you have never played before! If you have any questions at all please see Coach Bosch in room 100.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting in the ROTC room on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here Friday, February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

Friday - February 18, 2011

2011-02-18T05:19:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Plangent (adjective) - 1. having a loud reverberating sound 2. having an expressive and especially plaintive quality. The long lyrical poem was a plangent memorial to lost loves and vanished friends.

BOYS TENNIS MEETING: There will be an informational meeting for any male individual that is interested in playing tennis next Wednesday at 2:45 in room A115.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting in the ROTC room on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Thursday - February 17, 2011

2011-02-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Testimonial (noun) - 1. evidence or testimony 2. a statement touting one's benefits or positive characteristics 3. an expression of appreciation or tribute. The letter of recommendation from Elena's teacher was a sincere testimonial praising her creative abilities and diligent work ethic.

FCA MEETING: If you're interested in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and would like to join, ask Marci Withrow for more information or come to the meeting on Thursday, February 24th at 7:10 AM.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Wednesday - February 16, 2011

2011-02-16T05:23:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Dragoon (verb) - to subjugate or persecute by harsh use of troops. Boys of all ages were taken from their families and dragooned into fighting for rebel armies in the Sudan.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

Tuesday - February 15, 2011

2011-02-15T05:20:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Viva voce (adverb) - by word of mouth; orally. Votes in Congress are done viva voce - members call out "yea" or "nay."

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Monday - February 14, 2011

2011-02-14T05:26:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Spoony (adjective) - 1. silly or foolish. 2. being sentimentally in love. Today is Valentine's Day, when spoony couples spend $50 on a bouquet of roses without blinking an eye.

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Friday - February 11, 2011

2011-02-11T05:46:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Turophile (noun) - a connoisseur of cheese; a cheese fancier. The new grocery store is a turophile's paradise, offering more than 2,000 varieties of cheese. Gouda is good-a!

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ACT REMINDER: If you are taking the ACT on Saturday, please remember to try to arrive early which means around 7:40. Please remember to bring your own calculator and picture ID. A calculator will not be provided for you. You may want to bring a hoodie or jacket just in case it gets chilly.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The deadline for turning in your paperwork for the National Honor Society has been extended until this Friday, February 11, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bosworth, room 209 or Ms. Sherard in Room A114 to answer any questions or to turn in papers.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Thursday - February 10, 2011

2011-02-10T07:19:00.004-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Immoderate (adjective) - exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds. The budget buffet attracted customers with immoderate appetites but limited pocketbooks.

BENTON CARDINELLE TRYOUTS: Any (8th grade-Junior) girl wanting to tryout for the 2011-2012 Cardinelle Pom squad please stop by Mrs. Ezzell's room 107 on Tues. at 3:10pm to gather information about trying out.

ATTENTION PROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS: We will have our next meeting at 7:00 am next Tuesday in Mrs. Hays' room. We will now be meeting every Tuesday morning from now until prom because we have a lot to do! Please make sure you can attend.

ACT REMINDER: If you are taking the ACT on Saturday, please remember to try to arrive early which means around 7:40. Please remember to bring your own calculator and picture ID. A calculator will not be provided for you. You may want to bring a hoodie or jacket just in case it gets chilly.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: The deadline for turning in your paperwork for the National Honor Society has been extended until this Friday, February 11, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bosworth, room 209 or Ms. Sherard in Room A114 to answer any questions or to turn in papers.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

Wednesday - February 9, 2011

2011-02-10T07:19:00.003-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Epistemic (adjective) - of or relating to knowledge or knowing; cognitive. Professor Rich is convinced that the quest for epistemic certainty is a foolhardy one.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

Tuesday - February 8, 2011

2011-02-10T07:19:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Epistemic (adjective) - of or relating to knowledge or knowing; cognitive. Professor Rich is convinced that the quest for epistemic certainty is a foolhardy one.

PLAY AND PANCAKE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having a play and pancake night on Saturday Feb. 12th. We will be going to the Missouri Theatre to see the musical, Honk and then to I-Hop after the show. Tickets to the show are $9. Money must be turned in to Mrs. Schultz by Tuesday, Feb 8th.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

SOPHOMORES: Completed Hillyards applications are due to the counseling center by February 15th.

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

Monday - February 7, 2011

2011-02-07T05:19:00.001-08:00

Friday - February 4, 2011

2011-02-04T05:52:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hermetic (adjective) - 1. difficult or impossible for one of ordinary knowledge to comprehend. 2. airtight. 3. resistant to outside influence. I don't like the book I am reading because it's full of hermetic ideas and esoteric quotes.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BHS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TEAM: They participated in a tournament at Missouri Western over the weekend. The cardinals not only knocked off cross town rival LHS in an exciting comeback nail biter, but they also won the championship! Way to go BHS Special Olympics, you make us proud!

UPWARD BOUND MATH/SCIENCE: Any 9th through 11th grade student interested in information about Northwest Missouri State’s Upward Bound, Math/Science Program should sign the list in the counselor’s office ASAP. A representative from this program will be here on Monday, Feb 7th during CAMP. This program is for college bound individuals who would like to attend a summer camp at Northwest Missouri State.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER: Any juniors or seniors who are interested in becoming a Lawyer are invited to attend UMKC’s “SO YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER” recruitment seminar on Saturday, February 5th. More information is available in the Counseling Center.

Thursday - February 3, 2011

2011-02-04T05:51:00.004-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Wednesday - February 2, 2011

2011-02-04T05:51:00.003-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tuesday - February 1, 2011

2011-02-04T05:51:00.001-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Monday - January 31, 2010

2011-02-04T05:50:00.002-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Friday - January 28, 2011

2011-02-04T05:50:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hawkshaw (noun) - a detective. Though she ricked being late for an appointment, Amanda could not bring herself to set the crime novel down until hawkshaw had solved the case.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!

Thursday - January 27, 2011

2011-01-27T07:18:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hawkshaw (noun) - a detective. Though she ricked being late for an appointment, Amanda could not bring herself to set the crime novel down until hawkshaw had solved the case.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!

Wednesday - January 26, 2011

2011-01-26T06:01:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Vox populi (noun) - popular sentiment. It's too early to determine with certainty just how much influence the vox populi will have on the new administration's policy decisions.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: The Health Express will be here February 11th and 25th to do sports physicals. The cost is $15 cash or check. Come see the nurse, Mrs. Stephenson, for a form and more information.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

RED CROSS HEROES: Any student who is interested in becoming a Hero for the America Red Cross and gaining 30 volunteer hours should contact Ms. Turner in the counseling center or call Kevin Kirby at 816-232-8439. For those of you interested in getting scholarships, this is a great activities resume builder.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!

Tuesday - January 25, 2011

2011-01-25T05:25:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Melange - a mixture of often incongruous elements. Critics panned the new film as an awkward melange of heavy drama, zany comedy, and overblown special effects.

FBLA MEMBERS: Congratulations to all of you for qualifying for state competition. Only 5 can attend, but we needed all of you to compete and raise our score. We have a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7:10 a.m. Please be here to work on district FBLA contest and discuss state LifeSmarts. See you then.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!

Monday - January 24, 2011

2011-01-24T05:21:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS A RED DAY

FBLA MEMBERS: Congratulations to all of you for qualifying for state competition. Only 5 can attend, but we needed all of you to compete and raise our score. We have a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7:10 a.m. Please be here to work on district FBLA contest and discuss state LifeSmarts. See you then.

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GIRLS SOCCER: No experience is needed and we encourage any and everyone to come out and give it a shot! There will be a MANDATORY meeting for any girls who plan on playing soccer this spring on FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th during CAMP in the auditorium! In order to attend this meeting you need to stop by room 100 and sign up with Ms. Bosch before or after school, so that you are not counted absent. If your name is not on the list AHEAD of time, you will not be able to attend this meeting. Again, the meeting will be Friday, January 28th and anyone interested is encouraged to come!

Friday - January 21, 2011

2011-01-21T05:11:00.001-08:00

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

NHS APPLICATION: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society during their junior or senior year needs to pick up the information from Ms. Sherard in Room A114 or Ms. Bosworth in Room 209. The forms must be completed and returned by Monday, January 31.

RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING: The St. Joseph YMCA will be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification class during the month of January. Participants must be 15 years old by the completion of the class. Pre-test is by appointment and class runs from January 16th-23rd at the YMCA on 6th street. Cost is $200. For more info, call 816-233-YMCA.

Thursday - January 20, 2011

2011-01-21T05:10:00.000-08:00

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER