Morning Announcements
10-20-26
Envision. Empower. Achieve.
General School Info.
Today is CHECK DAY! Check out your attendance on Skyward and make sure there are no surprises. If you see any issues, see Ms. Kim in the attendance office.
Juniors, today is the Teen Safe driving field trip! You will be dismissed to the auditorium by an announcement in just a bit. Students will return during 7th hour and will need to report in with that teacher. If you are ineligible to participate, you received an email from Dr. Carter.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Illinois Wesleyan University will be here in the counseling office at 1pm today. If interested, please get a pass from the counseling office.
Attention Kahoks! Remember the Kahok Rock, Block, & Catsup is right around the corner! On November 6th, we’ll follow an assembly schedule and wrap up the school day with a special activity hour that you get to choose. Here is how you qualify: For the month of October, keep your tardies to 5 or fewer, stay out of ISS, OSS, and STOP.
Athletics
Are you Interested in being a manager for the wrestling teams? If so, there will be a meeting after school this Thursday in the athletic conference room. Girl wrestlers, your season officially starts next Monday. Practice will be in the wrestling room immediately after school.
The Math Team competed well in the SMC competition yesterday. Holden Reder placed 8th and Lillian Gottschalk placed 5th for Freshmen. Olive Latch placed 3rd and Esme Malo placed 1st for Sophomores. Tristan Mills and Lydia Taylor tied for 4th place while Chase Snow placed 2nd for Juniors. Jason Picarello placed 3rd and Simon Frye placed 2nd for Seniors. A team consisting of Simon Frye, Tristan Mills, Esme Malo, and Lillian Gottschalk placed 1st. Great job to everyone who participated!
The first practice for Esports will begin after school on Monday, October 26th. We will meet on Mondays and Fridays from 3pm to 4pm.The 10 dollar entrance fee will need to be turned into Coach K. in the Chrome Depot by Friday, October 30th to remain eligible. Remember, this is a sport and not a club, so be prepared for some exercise!
Clubs
FFA will have a meeting on Wednesday, October 21st after school! Students will be organizing birthday in a box donations, studying for horse evaluation, and getting information for upcoming CDEs!
HHC members, our October meeting will be today in room 131 right after school. Seniors, please check google classroom for an important announcement.
Kahoks United will meet today after school to prepare decorations for our Trunk or Treat event tomorrow evening. Please bring any supplies by 306, and meet there after school today if you'd like to help.
Salvete omnes (sal-way-tay om-nays)! The Latin Club's next meeting is after school Thursday in Room 221 (the Foods Room). We'll be following an ancient Roman recipe to make our own cheese! As always, all are welcome! The meeting runs until 4:30 p.m.
ACT Vocab
Astute
Definition: Clever, perceptive, or having good judgment.
Sentence: “It was astute of the student to check the assignment directions before starting the project.”
Lunch
Texas beef chili, green beans, and a dinner roll
Crispy chicken sandwich, and spicy crispy chicken sandwich, salad, and fries
Chicken Caesar wrap, American deli sub, EZ pizza bento box, and buffalo chicken pizza
Beef filling, fajita chicken strips, refried beans, nacho & cheese sauce, and Mexican rice & beans