Morning Announcements
11-12-26
Envision. Empower. Achieve.
General school info.
Did you know that this coming Monday, November 16th our Kahok Mascot will be 100 years old? November 16th, 1926 Collinsville HS announced Kahok as the mascot name. Come to school Monday wearing purple to celebrate the birthday of our Kahok name. All students wearing purple will get a birthday party favor!
Attention Juniors! Are you interested in business, entrepreneurship, or leadership? Gateway CEO is a hands-on course available during your senior year where you learn from local business professionals and even have the opportunity to start your own business! Interested students are encouraged to take advantage of two opportunities to learn more! First, sign up in the Counseling Office to meet with a current CEO student during 4th hour this Friday, November 13. Then, attend CEO Junior Day on Wednesday, November 18, from 7:00–8:20 AM at Truck Centers in Troy. To attend Junior Day, pick up a College Visit Form from the Attendance Office.
Athletics
The Lady Kahok wrestling team competed in the 618 invite, as a team they placed 2nd with 199 points. The Lady Kahoks had 6 wrestlers in the finals with 5 champions on the day. The following placed first: Jazelle Young, Londyn Long, Addyson Bailey,
Leann Cory, Blayni King. 2nd place finishers were Neveah Hammer-Burries. Ivana Torres and Kaytlyn Bray placed 3rd and Samantha Varela took 4th place. Truly an outstanding performance from the entire team.
The Lady Kahok home opener is next Wednesday against Granite City right here in Fletcher gym match starting at 6pm!
Club
The CHS Green Team will be having a meeting today after school in room 127. Please bring any fundraiser order forms and money you have. We will also have club t-shirt order forms for anyone who still needs one. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the CHS Model UN team for participating in the McKendree University Model UN Fall Conference on November 9th and 10th. A special congratulations to Cash Barnett, who earned an Honorable Mention for his outstanding achievements in the General Assembly during the conference. Great job representing CHS!
ACT Vocab
Disparity
Definition: A noticeable difference between things.
Sentence: “There can be a significant disparity between what students think they know and what they actually remember on test day.”
Lunch
Meatloaf, breadstick citrus glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, and brown gravy
Turkey & cheese sub, crispy chicken wrap, chicken Caesar salad, and strawberry yogurt parfait
Bacon cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and Hawaiian pizza
Beef filling, fajita chicken strips, refried beans, nacho & cheese sauce, and Mexican rice & beans