Morning Announcements
10-26-26
Envision. Empower. Achieve.
General School Info.
There are no library study hall passes today. Please email Mrs.Schmidt or Mrs. Altenberger if you need a book delivered, something printed, or any library assistance. We are happy to help electronically.
Juniors and Seniors the following colleges are here today. Please get a pass from the counseling office: Missouri S & T will be here at 9 am and Bradley University will be here at 2:15 pm.
Athletics
Attention those interested in trying out for the boys bowling team - Tryouts are today and Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Camelot Bowl starting at 3:30 on both days. There are no fees for trying out and transportation is not provided, so make sure you have a ride. As with all sports, you must have a current physical on file and parent consent form signed in order to participate in tryouts. If you are in a fall sport that is still playing on Monday, stay in that sport and you will have the opportunity to try out on the Monday after your fall sport season ends. See Coach Hay if you have any questions.
Good luck to all of the athletes trying out for Winter Sports!
The boys wrestling team will have an informational meeting in the athletic conference room next Monday November 2nd.
The athletes who advanced to the IHSA Cross Country Sectional meet include: Audrey Payne, Ryelan Judiscak, Daniel Gutierrez, and Chase Cummins. These athletes will compete this Saturday in Mokena, IL at the IHSA Sectional meet. Congrats to you all!
Congratulations to the Kahok Dance Team for competing in the Start the Beat competition this weekend, and to Keegan Madigan and Alainah Pugh for getting 2nd place on their duet!
Clubs
The Book Club will be meeting today after school in the Library to discuss Nettle and Bone. We hope to see you there!
Salvete omnes (sal-way-tay om-nays)! The Latin Club's next meeting is after school on Tuesday in Room 225. We'll be painting and decorating pumpkins, which you can keep for yourself when we're done. As always, all are welcome!
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will have a meeting tonight, Monday, October 26th from 6:30-8:00pm in the AUX gym. Food will be provided. You do not have to be an athlete to attend. We will play games, eat food and have a short Bible discussion. See Mrs. Schneider in room 209 if you have any questions.
Attention all Esports members! The Esports team meeting after school has been canceled and will resume next Monday. If you need to make alternate transportation arrangements, please do so.
ACT Vocab
Coherent
Definition: Logical and easy to understand.
Sentence: “The student's argument was coherent, even if the teacher didn't agree with it.”
Lunch
Breakfast for lunch: biscuits & sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, baked cinnamon raisin apples, and tater tot hash
Crispy chicken wrap, fiesta dip & chips, chef salad, a breadstick, and diced peaches
Spicy or regular crispy chicken sandwich, fries, salad, and bbq chicken pizza
Beef filling, fajita chicken strips, refried beans, nacho & cheese sauce, and Mexican rice & beans