Jar of Candy


  • Happy Birthday over the weekend to Emma Flanagan and Ms. Ford.

  • The Drama Club auditions continue today. If you have any questions please let Mrs. Huffman or Mr. Anastas know. 

  • Principal’s Advisory Committee: If you would like to apply to be a part of the Principal’s Advisory Committee applications are due this Friday, December 17th. The purpose of the Principal’s Advisory Committee is to provide a space for students to partner with Mrs. Seegmiller in order to provide insight, ideas, solutions and plans to improve our school.  Meetings will be monthly or as needed.  Meetings will be during 8th hour once a month during the second semester. A link to the application is in the announcement email.      

  • The Mindfulness Group is meeting today during study hall in Mr. Wood's room.

  • Yearbooks are on sale throughout the school year. Right now, yearbooks are at their lowest price ($47) until January 29th. Please use the link to purchase your yearbook online or bring your money to Mrs. Huffman. Buy your yearbook!

  • Guessing for a Cure: Leadership class is hosting a “Guessing for a Cure” fundraiser. For $1 you can guess how many pieces of candy are in a jar. The closest guess wins the candy plus a $5 gift card. This contest is open to students and teachers and all proceeds go to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital. Come to Mrs. Huffman's room to guess! The contest ends at lunch on Friday.

  • Girls Basketball vs. Monticello 6:00pm VARSITY ONLY 

Tuesday, Dec. 14

  • CEO: At 7:30am, there will be a follow up to the Illini Prairie CEO class presentation from last week. This is a chance to hear more about the program in a smaller, more personal setting. We will be in the library and CEO will be providing some sort of baked goods for munching on. Please come and check us out as we share more about this amazing opportunity for next year's juniors and seniors.  We will start at 7:30 and repeat the presentation again at 8:15. Hope to see you all then!

  • Anime/Video Game Club meeting during SH

  • Boys Basketball @ Monticello 6:00pm (Bus 4:15pm)

Wednesday, Dec. 15

  • Board of Education Meeting @ 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 16

  • Band & Chorus Winter Concert  7:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 17

  • Boys Basketball @ Meridian 6:00pm (Bus 4:45pm)

Saturday, Dec. 18

  • Girls Basketball @ St. Anthony (Effingham) 10:00am (Bus 8:20am)

Monday, Dec. 20 - Final Exam Bell Schedule:

  • 1st Hour 8:15-9:28
  • 2nd Hour 9:33-10:46
  • Lunch 10:46-11:26
  • 3rd Hour 11:29-12:42
  • 4th Hour 12:47-2:00

Tuesday, Dec. 21 - Final Exam Bell Schedule:

  • 5st Hour 8:15-9:28
  • 6nd Hour 9:33-10:46
  • Lunch 10:46-11:26
  • 7rd Hour 11:29-12:42
  • 8th Hour 12:47-2:00

Upcoming Dates:

  • Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 - Winter Break

  • Jan. 3 - Teacher Institute