Friday, September 16, 2011

Monday, September 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Andrew Reed and Haley Zenner on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of September 12th.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet on Tuesday afternoon to practice for this year's competition. Forms will be handed out to register for the team. If you would like to participate but cannot make the practice on Tuesday, please stop by and visit with Ms. Gibbons as soon as possible. Practice will be from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B241.

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet Wednesday morning at 7:10 in room B241. We will discuss plans for the Kiwanis Highway Cleanup as well as for Kids Expo at the end of October and our painting for the Homecoming Windows, which is coming up soon. Please come show your support for Senior and volunteer to help!

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: Senior Year and Beyond Night is TONIGHT at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Please come with your parents to get your questions answered about this last year of high school and preparing for next year. A panel of local experts will be there including representative from Iowa Works for employment, local college admissions reps, a University of Iowa/Iowa State/UNI rep, a college coach and your school counselors. Hope to see you there!

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

TODAY – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT: Morracco Supper Club looking for part-time workers. Call Jeannie at 582-2947 for an interview. Factory Card Club - apply at store.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PARKING: 11th and 12th grade students, who want to park in the Senior or Junior lots, please purchase your parking sticker now. We will be holding a lottery to move several 11th grade students’ vehicles (with Junior lot parking stickers) to the Senior parking lot. The lottery will be held the last week of September. You must have purchased a Junior parking sticker prior to the lottery date to be in the lottery drawing. Starting October 3rd Junior parking lot stickers will be sold to 10th grade students. Only students with 2011 parking lot stickers will be allowed to park in the school parking lots. All other vehicles will be ticketed and towed. Mr. Merritt

JUNIORS: If you are interested in taking the PSAT test, you should sign-up in guidance. The cost for the test is $15.

SPANISH CLUB: Spanish Club Meeting & Elections: The Spanish Club will be meeting in E40 for Officer Elections & Fall Activities on Tuesday, Sept. 20th from 7:10-7:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. Students must have signed up for Spanish Club in order to vote. Please see the list of candidates and details about the club with your Spanish teacher.

DIG PINK NIGHT: The volleyball team will have a “Dig Pink” night in support of Breast Cancer research on Tuesday, September 27 with their match against Hempstead. We will be selling t-shirts and taking orders beginning next week.

FYI: Any clubs interested in making designs of their club on windows for homecoming week (Oct 10-14) please contact Sean Duggan for more information. To sign up, make a draft and send it to student council as soon as possible! Designs must be in by Oct. 2nd so they can be approved. We will be painting on Saturday, Oct. 8th. If you plan on making a design, members of your club must be there to paint. Thank you, Student Council

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011

PICTURES: If you would like to place an order of your school picture, you will need to send the order form directly to the company. The Main Office does have order forms for you to pick up.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PARKING: 11th and 12th grade students, who want to park in the Senior or Junior lots, please purchase your parking sticker now. We will be holding a lottery to move several 11th grade students’ vehicles (with Junior lot parking stickers) to the Senior parking lot. The lottery will be held the last week of September. You must have purchased a Junior parking sticker prior to the lottery date to be in the lottery drawing. Starting October 3rd Junior parking lot stickers will be sold to 10th grade students. Only students with 2011 parking lot stickers will be allowed to park in the school parking lots. All other vehicles will be ticketed and towed. Mr. Merritt

JUNIORS: If you are interested in taking the PSAT test, you should sign-up in guidance. The cost for the test is $15.

SPANISH CLUB: Spanish Club Meeting & Elections: The Spanish Club will be meeting in E40 for Officer Elections & Fall Activities on Tuesday, Sept. 20th from 7:10-7:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. Students must have signed up for Spanish Club in order to vote. Please see the list of candidates and details about the club with your Spanish teacher.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

BASEBALL GAME: The tenth annual Scott Althoff Memorial Alumni Baseball Game will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17 at Petrakis Park. Scott was a member of the 1996 MVC Championship team and was killed in a hit and run accident in July of 2002. Proceeds from the game go to a $500 scholarship which is given to a deserving senior on the Senior High Baseball team. Tickets for the game can be purchased for $3 at the gate. We hope to see you at the ball park!

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will sponsor our annual Back to School Party this Saturday. The party will be held at the Barrington Lake Picnic Area from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. Bring pop or food to share. Everyone is welcome!

DIG PINK NIGHT: The volleyball team will have a “Dig Pink” night in support of Breast Cancer research on Tuesday, September 27 with their match against Hempstead. We will be selling t-shirts and taking orders beginning next week.

FYI: Any clubs interested in making designs of their club on windows for homecoming week (Oct 10-14) please contact Sean Duggan for more information. To sign up, make a draft and send it to student council as soon as possible! Designs must be in by Oct. 2nd so they can be approved. We will be painting on Saturday, Oct. 8th. If you plan on making a design, members of your club must be there to paint. Thank you, Student Council

FOOTBALL GAME: Reminders for Friday night’s Football Game with Cedar Rapids Kennedy;

This Friday evening, both the sophomore and varsity football games will be played at the University of Dubuque. The sophomore game will start at 5:00 p.m. with the varsity to follow at 7:15.

Students will be admitted to the game by showing their Activity Pass. Students that do not have an Activity Pass will be required to buy a $5.00 ticket.

ID Cards – Students are required to have their ID Card in their possession at the game. Failure to provide the card if asked will result in dismissal from the stadium.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from game.

Please, remove your hat and stand quietly at attention during the National Anthem. These few moments of respect are appropriate and expected behavior.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: Senior Year and Beyond Night is Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Please come with your parents to get your questions answered about this last year of high school and preparing for next year. A panel of local experts will be there including representative from Iowa Works for employment, local college admissions reps, a University of Iowa/Iowa State/UNI rep, a college coach and your school counselors. Hope to see you there!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011

SPANISH CLUB: Spanish Club Meeting & Elections: The Spanish Club will be meeting in E40 for Officer Elections & Fall Activities on Tuesday, Sept. 20th from 7:10-7:30am and 2:30-3:00pm. Students must have signed up for Spanish Club in order to vote. Please see the list of candidates and details about the club with your Spanish teacher.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

TODAY – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

BASEBALL GAME: The tenth annual Scott Althoff Memorial Alumni Baseball Game will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17 at Petrakis Park. Scott was a member of the 1996 MVC Championship team and was killed in a hit and run accident in July of 2002. Proceeds from the game go to a $500 scholarship which is given to a deserving senior on the Senior High Baseball team. Tickets for the game can be purchased for $3 at the gate. We hope to see you at the ball park!

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will sponsor our annual Back to School Party this Saturday. The party will be held at the Barrington Lake Picnic Area from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. Bring pop or food to share. Everyone is welcome!

DIG PINK NIGHT: The volleyball team will have a “Dig Pink” night in support of Breast Cancer research on Tuesday, September 27 with their match against Hempstead. We will be selling t-shirts and taking orders beginning next week.

FYI: Any clubs interested in making designs of their club on windows for homecoming week (Oct 10-14) please contact Sean Duggan for more information. To sign up, make a draft and send it to student council as soon as possible! Designs must be in by Oct. 2nd so they can be approved. We will be painting on Saturday, Oct. 8th. If you plan on making a design, members of your club must be there to paint. Thank you, Student Council

FOOTBALL GAME: Reminders for Friday night’s Football Game with Cedar Rapids Kennedy;

This Friday evening, both the sophomore and varsity football games will be played at the University of Dubuque. The sophomore game will start at 5:00 p.m. with the varsity to follow at 7:15.

Students will be admitted to the game by showing their Activity Pass. Students that do not have an Activity Pass will be required to buy a $5.00 ticket.

ID Cards – Students are required to have their ID Card in their possession at the game. Failure to provide the card if asked will result in dismissal from the stadium.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from game.

Please, remove your hat and stand quietly at attention during the National Anthem. These few moments of respect are appropriate and expected behavior.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: Senior Year and Beyond Night is Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Please come with your parents to get your questions answered about this last year of high school and preparing for next year. A panel of local experts will be there including representative from Iowa Works for employment, local college admissions reps, a University of Iowa/Iowa State/UNI rep, a college coach and your school counselors. Hope to see you there!

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

EARLY RELEASE TODAY:

Period 1………. 7:40 – 8:12
Period 2………. 8:17 – 8:49
Period 3………. 8:54 – 9:26
Period 4………. 9:31 - 10:03
Period 5……….10:08 – 10:40
Period 6……….10:45 – 11:17
Period 7……….11:22 – 11:55
LUNCH ……….11:55 – 12:20

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

TODAY – Loras – 7:40 a.m.
15th – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

BASEBALL GAME: The tenth annual Scott Althoff Memorial Alumni Baseball Game will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17 at Petrakis Park. Scott was a member of the 1996 MVC Championship team and was killed in a hit and run accident in July of 2002. Proceeds from the game go to a $500 scholarship which is given to a deserving senior on the Senior High Baseball team. Tickets for the game can be purchased for $3 at the gate. We hope to see you at the ball park!

UPPER ROOM: The Upper Room will sponsor our annual Back to School Party this Saturday. The party will be held at the Barrington Lake Picnic Area from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. Bring pop or food to share. Everyone is welcome!

DIG PINK NIGHT: The volleyball team will have a “Dig Pink” night in support of Breast Cancer research on Tuesday, September 27 with their match against Hempstead. We will be selling t-shirts and taking orders beginning next week.

DISCOVERY CLUB: We are meeting Thursday morning in B249 at 7:15 to collect permission slips for the upcoming canoe trip. Late permission slips will not be accepted because we need to reserve our canoes ahead of time. We will also be discussing some other fun events so stop by and check us out!!! Any questions, ask Mrs. Koch or Ms. Pfohl.

FYI: Any clubs interested in making designs of their club on windows for homecoming week (Oct 10-14) please contact Sean Duggan for more information. To sign up, make a draft and send it to student council as soon as possible! Designs must be in by Oct. 2nd so they can be approved. We will be painting on Saturday, Oct. 8th. If you plan on making a design, members of your club must be there to paint. Thank you, Student Council

FOOTBALL GAME: Reminders for Friday night’s Football Game with Cedar Rapids Kennedy;

This Friday evening, both the sophomore and varsity football games will be played at the University of Dubuque. The sophomore game will start at 5:00 p.m. with the varsity to follow at 7:15.

Students will be admitted to the game by showing their Activity Pass. Students that do not have an Activity Pass will be required to buy a $5.00 ticket.

ID Cards – Students are required to have their ID Card in their possession at the game. Failure to provide the card if asked will result in dismissal from the stadium.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from game.

Please, remove your hat and stand quietly at attention during the National Anthem. These few moments of respect are appropriate and expected behavior.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: Senior Year and Beyond Night is Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Please come with your parents to get your questions answered about this last year of high school and preparing for next year. A panel of local experts will be there including representative from Iowa Works for employment, local college admissions reps, a University of Iowa/Iowa State/UNI rep, a college coach and your school counselors. Hope to see you there!

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the following students on being elected as representatives of the freshman class:
Andrew Reinert
Carolyn Davis
Kasey Fitzjerrels
Anna Gudenkauf
Emily Dunwoody
We appreciate the efforts of all the students who chose to run and thank the 9th grade class for taking the time to vote.

EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY:

Period 1………. 7:40 – 8:12
Period 2………. 8:17 – 8:49
Period 3………. 8:54 – 9:26
Period 4………. 9:31 - 10:03
Period 5……….10:08 – 10:40
Period 6……….10:45 – 11:17
Period 7……….11:22 – 11:55
LUNCH ……….11:55 – 12:20

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: Senior Year and Beyond Night is Monday, September 19th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Please come with your parents to get your questions answered about this last year of high school and preparing for next year. A panel of local experts will be there including representative from Iowa Works for employment, local college admissions reps, a University of Iowa/Iowa State/UNI rep, a college coach and your school counselors. Hope to see you there!

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet after school TODAY in Ms. Gibbons' room, B241. We will start training and forming our team, so please come if you can. We will do our quiz bowl practice from about 2:30 to 3:30.

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet this Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. in Room B241 to see how peanut sales went and to plan for the Highway Cleanup and Halloween. We also need people to come vote for officers, so please come support your club!

FRENCH CLUB: Do you want to try some French food or see a French Movie? Well, the French Club is having their first meeting TODAY at 7:20am and 2:25pm. You only need to attend one session. Hope to see you there.

GIRLS SOCCER: For any girls interested in playing soccer for Senior next spring, there will be a brief meeting TODAY in room A217 (across from the Activity Office) right after school. Kendall Loggins, the new varsity head coach will be introduced at this meeting.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

14th – Loras – 7:40 a.m.
15th – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY:

Period 1………. 7:40 – 8:12
Period 2………. 8:17 – 8:49
Period 3………. 8:54 – 9:26
Period 4………. 9:31 - 10:03
Period 5……….10:08 – 10:40
Period 6……….10:45 – 11:17
Period 7……….11:22 – 11:55
LUNCH ……….11:55 – 12:20

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet after school on Tuesday afternoon in Ms. Gibbons' room, B241. We will start training and forming our team, so please come if you can. We will do our quiz bowl practice from about 2:30 to 3:30.

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet this Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. in Room B241 to see how peanut sales went and to plan for the Highway Cleanup and Halloween. We also need people to come vote for officers, so please come support your club!

FRENCH CLUB: Do you want to try some French food or see a French Movie? Well, the French Club is having their first meeting Tuesday, September 13h at 7:20am and 2:25pm. You only need to attend one session. Hope to see you there.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Josh Haugen and Kelsey Woodward on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of September 12th.

GIRLS SOCCER: For any girls interested in playing soccer for Senior next spring, there will be a brief meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13th in room A217 (across from the Activity Office) right after school. Kendall Loggins, the new varsity head coach will be introduced at this meeting.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

14th – Loras – 7:40 a.m.
15th – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – U of Dubuque – 8:30 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.
29th – Lincoln Christian Univ. – 8:30 a.m.

FYI: Booster Club orders that were placed at Registration may be picked up in the Activity Office - NOW.
If you lost a pair of Nike athletic shoes, please stop in the Activity Office to claim.

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

EXPLORER POST: Ever ask yourself "What will I do after high school?" Check out a career and actually spend time with professionals in the following areas through the Explorer Post: Veterinary Medicine, Law Enforcement, Health Fields, Fashion Design, Aviation, Nursing, Conservation, Engineering, Culinary Arts Acting,and Mechanical Trades. For more info, check out the website at www.senior.dubuque.k12.ia.us or stop in guidance.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Friday, September 9, 2011

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE TODAY:

1st Period – 7:40 – 8:10
2nd Period – 8:15 – 8:45
3rd Period – 8:50 – 9:19
4th Period – 9:24 Report to 4th period class then dismiss by floor to Dalzell for assembly - students sit with 4th period class in bleachers.

Assembly – 9:39 – 10:15

Students dismissed to return to 4th period at approximately 10:15
4th Period – 10:30 – 10:59 Class
5th Period and the remainder of the day will run on the normal schedule.

FRENCH CLUB: Do you want to try some French food or see a French Movie? Well, the French Club is having their first meeting Tuesday, September 13h at 7:20am and 2:25pm. You only need to attend one session. Hope to see you there.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Josh Haugen and Kelsey Woodward on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of September 12th.

GIRLS SOCCER: For any girls interested in playing soccer for Senior next spring, there will be a brief meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13th in room A217 (across from the Activity Office) right after school. Kendall Loggins, the new varsity head coach will be introduced at this meeting.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

14th – Loras – 7:40 a.m.
15th – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.

FYI: Booster Club orders that were placed at Registration may be picked up in the Activity Office - NOW.
If you lost a pair of Nike athletic shoes, please stop in the Activity Office to claim.

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

EXPLORER POST: Ever ask yourself "What will I do after high school?" Check out a career and actually spend time with professionals in the following areas through the Explorer Post: Veterinary Medicine, Law Enforcement, Health Fields, Fashion Design, Aviation, Nursing, Conservation, Engineering, Culinary Arts Acting,and Mechanical Trades. For more info, check out the website at www.senior.dubuque.k12.ia.us or stop in guidance.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold TODAY. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Angie Zirtzman and Matt Barnhouse for each winning the Renaissance Little Caesar pizza for the month September.

COLLEGE VISIT: College visits for the month of September being held in the Guidance Office:

8th – Viterbo University – 8:30 a.m.
14th – Loras – 7:40 a.m.
15th – St. Mary’s University – 8:30 a.m.
19th – St. Ambrose – 1:35 p.m.
22nd – Clarke – 8:30 a.m.
22nd – Bradley University – 12:45 p.m.
23rd – NorthWest Iowa CC – 10:15 a.m.
26th – Ashford University – 10:15 a.m.

FYI: Booster Club orders that were placed at Registration may be picked up in the Activity Office - NOW.
If you lost a pair of Nike athletic shoes, please stop in the Activity Office to claim.

ID’S: Any student that had their ID picture taken on Aug. 29th please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Jostens will be here on Tuesday, Sept 20th at 8:30 in Auditorium to talk about Graduation announcements. You will be dismissed to attend the meeting.

EXPLORER POST: Ever ask yourself "What will I do after high school?" Check out a career and actually spend time with professionals in the following areas through the Explorer Post: Veterinary Medicine, Law Enforcement, Health Fields, Fashion Design, Aviation, Nursing, Conservation, Engineering, Culinary Arts Acting,and Mechanical Trades. For more info, check out the website at www.senior.dubuque.k12.ia.us or stop in guidance.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Want to become a Student Ambassador? Please join us for our first meeting in the Auditorium TODAY at 7:15am. See you there!

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

EXPLORER POST: Ever ask yourself "What will I do after high school?" Check out a career and actually spend time with professionals in the following areas through the Explorer Post: Veterinary Medicine, Law Enforcement, Health Fields, Fashion Design, Aviation, Nursing, Conservation, Engineering, Culinary Arts Acting,and Mechanical Trades. For more info, check out the website at www.senior.dubuque.k12.ia.us or stop in guidance.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Want to become a Student Ambassador? Please join us for our first meeting in the Auditorium Thursday, September 8th at 7:15am. See you there!

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: The 1st Spanish Club Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 7:10 - 7:30 in Room E40. Fall activities & officer positions will be discussed.

ARRIVING TO SCHOOL: TODAY any student arriving at school after first period will be required to enter the building at the cafeteria entrance. If you have an appointment or arrive at school after 8:30, please make sure you enter sign in at the cafeteria entrance.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Friday, September 2, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Allison Estal and Zachary Meyer on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of September 6th.

JAPAN SHIRTS: Any student who purchased a Help Japan t-shirt in the spring, but has not yet received it, should stop by the Main Office to pick up your order. Thanks for your patience.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Want to become a Student Ambassador? Please join us for our first meeting in the Auditorium Thursday, September 8th at 7:15am. See you there!

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: The 1st Spanish Club Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 7:10 - 7:30 in Room E40. Fall activities & officer positions will be discussed.

VOLLEYBALL: The Varsity will play this weekend at the Davenport West Invitational and will have their home opener this Tuesday, September 6th against Waterloo West. Match time is 7:00pm.

ARRIVING TO SCHOOL: Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, any student arriving at school after first period will be required to enter the building at the cafeteria entrance. If you have an appointment or arrive at school after 8:30, please make sure you enter sign in at the cafeteria entrance.

FYI: Orders taken at registration from the Booster Club will be available for pick up in the Activity Office.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

REMINDERS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME WITH WAHLERT:

The sophomore game starts at 5:00 p.m. and the varsity game will start at 7:30 p.m.

This is an intra-city game, so activity passes and athletic booklets may not be used. All students must purchase a ticket for this game. Tickets are $5.00.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show true RAM pride!! Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from the game.

Please, stand at attention during the National Anthem. Also, if you are wearing a hat at this time, remove it.

The community’s focus will be on this intra-city game. This is not only an opportunity for us to show what an outstanding football team we have, but to also show the respect, sportsmanship, and class that Senior High expects from all of us. Keep cheers positive and appropriate and treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show your true Ram class!

There are to be no banners, signs, or noisemakers used during the contest.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Thursday, September 1, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Allison Estal and Zachary Meyer on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of September 6th.

JAPAN SHIRTS: Any student who purchased a Help Japan t-shirt in the spring, but has not yet received it, should stop by the Main Office to pick up your order. Thanks for your patience.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR: Want to become a Student Ambassador? Please join us for our first meeting in the Auditorium Thursday, September 8th at 7:15am. See you there!

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: The 1st Spanish Club Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 7:10 - 7:30 in Room E40. Fall activities & officer positions will be discussed.

VOLLEYBALL: The Senior Volleyball team opened up their season. Sophs lost 1-3, JV won 2-0, and Varsity lost 1-3 against #12 Cedar Falls. Varsity was lead by Allie and Sammie Osterberger with 7 kills, Katie Kieffer with 27 assists, and Ali Metcalf with 22 digs. The Varsity will play this weekend at the Davenport West Invitational and will have their home opener this Tuesday, September 6th against Waterloo West. Match time is 7:00pm.

ARRIVING TO SCHOOL: Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, any student arriving at school after first period will be required to enter the building at the cafeteria entrance. If you have an appointment or arrive at school after 8:30, please make sure you enter sign in at the cafeteria entrance.

DISCOVERY CLUB: The Discovery Club is back in action, please note our awesome posters found around the school! We are a group that likes to explore the outdoors and give back to our community so anyone who is interested can join by coming to B249 TODAY at 7:15 where we will have a meeting to discuss upcoming events. Ms. Pfohl or Mrs. Koch can also answer any questions you might have-we hope to see all of you there!

FYI: Orders taken at registration from the Booster Club will be available for pick up in the Activity Office.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

REMINDERS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME WITH WAHLERT:

The sophomore game starts at 5:00 p.m. and the varsity game will start at 7:30 p.m.

This is an intra-city game, so activity passes and athletic booklets may not be used. All students must purchase a ticket for this game. Tickets are $5.00.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show true RAM pride!! Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from the game.

Please, stand at attention during the National Anthem. Also, if you are wearing a hat at this time, remove it.

The community’s focus will be on this intra-city game. This is not only an opportunity for us to show what an outstanding football team we have, but to also show the respect, sportsmanship, and class that Senior High expects from all of us. Keep cheers positive and appropriate and treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show your true Ram class!

There are to be no banners, signs, or noisemakers used during the contest.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

ARRIVING TO SCHOOL: Beginning Tuesday, September 6th, any student arriving at school after first period will be required to enter the building at the cafeteria entrance. If you have an appointment or arrive at school after 8:30, please make sure you enter sign in at the cafeteria entrance.

KEY CLUB: Key Club is a service group associated with Kiwanis that works to help the Dubuque as well as the world community. Key Club first meeting of the year will be at 7:10 a.m. in Room B241 TODAY to discuss fall activities. Come bring your energy and enthusiasm!

DISCOVERY CLUB: The Discovery Club is back in action, please note our awesome posters found around the school! We are a group that likes to explore the outdoors and give back to our community so anyone who is interested can join by coming to B249 Thursday morning at 7:15 where we will have a meeting to discuss upcoming events. Ms. Pfohl or Mrs. Koch can also answer any questions you might have-we hope to see all of you there!

FYI: Orders taken at registration from the Booster Club will be available for pick up in the Activity Office.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Student Council Elections are coming up. If you are interested in running for Student Council, you will need to attend a meeting TODAY during A or D lunch in room A219. In Student Council you will get to plan Homecoming, Prom, Penny Drive and many more activities. We hope you run for Student Council and good Luck Rams!

REMINDERS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME WITH WAHLERT:

The sophomore game starts at 5:00 p.m. and the varsity game will start at 7:30 p.m.

This is an intra-city game, so activity passes and athletic booklets may not be used. All students must purchase a ticket for this game. Tickets are $5.00.

Senior is the home team. Treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show true RAM pride!! Please remain on the home side throughout the game. Also, throwing of objects in the stands is not allowed. Fans violating this policy may be removed from the game.

Please, stand at attention during the National Anthem. Also, if you are wearing a hat at this time, remove it.

The community’s focus will be on this intra-city game. This is not only an opportunity for us to show what an outstanding football team we have, but to also show the respect, sportsmanship, and class that Senior High expects from all of us. Keep cheers positive and appropriate and treat cheerleaders, band, and other spectators with proper respect. Show your true Ram class!

There are to be no banners, signs, or noisemakers used during the contest.

When the game ends, do not run onto the field. Please allow the teams to shake hands and the losing team to leave the field. After this has taken place, you can celebrate with our team.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

DISCOVERY CLUB: The Discovery Club is back in action, please note our awesome posters found around the school! We are a group that likes to explore the outdoors and give back to our community so anyone who is interested can join by coming to B249 Thursday morning at 7:15 where we will have a meeting to discuss upcoming events. Ms. Pfohl or Mrs. Koch can also answer any questions you might have-we hope to see all of you there!

FYI: Orders taken at registration from the Booster Club will be available for pick up in the Activity Office beginning TODAY.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Student Council Elections are coming up. If you are interested in running for Student Council, you will need to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 31 during A or D lunch in room A219. In Student Council you will get to plan Homecoming, Prom, Penny Drive and many more activities. We hope you run for Student Council and good Luck Rams!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Jamie Kremer and Jacob Butlett on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of August 29th.

PARKING STICKER: Beginning TODAY security will be checking the parking lots for stickers. We will be issuing tickets. If you have not picked up your parking permit you need to go to the Business Office ASAP.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Student Council Elections are coming up. If you are interested in running for Student Council, you will need to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 31 during A or D lunch in room A219. In Student Council you will get to plan Homecoming, Prom, Penny Drive and many more activities. We hope you run for Student Council and good Luck Rams!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Friday, August 26, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Jamie Kremer and Jacob Butlett on winning the Renaissance Parking for the week of August 29th.

T-SHIRTS: Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the StuCo Zone in the cafeteria for $10 during all four lunches. Shirts will be sold until Friday, September 9th. Shirts will be blue with with the "Hakuna Matata" theme. Buy one today!

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Student Council Elections are coming up. If you are interested in running for Student Council, you will need to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 31 during A or D lunch in room A219. In Student Council you will get to plan Homecoming, Prom, Penny Drive and many more activities. We hope you run for Student Council and good Luck Rams!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

BOOKS RETURNED: This is a reminder to all students to make sure your locker is cleaned out and all books have been returned. If you dropped a class and you still have the book out – return them to the Main Office.

GIRLS TENNIS: Girls that were out for tennis and did not return their skirt, please turn your skirt into the Activities Office as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be billed for the skirt.

AUDITIONS: Auditions for the fall musical, 'Chicago', will take place during the first week of August. Please see Mr. Marple or Mr. Dean for an audition packet for more information.

AP LITERATURE: If you are planning on taking AP Literature next year and you missed the meeting, come see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

AP CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: Please stop by room B241 to visit with Ms. Gibbons and pick up your summer assignment. This work counts towards extra credit for next year, so make sure you come and collect it before the end of the school year.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: The schedule for 9-11 grade final exams is as follows:

TODAY
4th Period 7:40 - 9:06
6th Period 9:12 - 10:38
7th Period 10:44 - 12:10

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

BOOKS RETURNED: This is a reminder to all students to make sure your locker is cleaned out and all books have been returned. If you dropped a class and you still have the book out – return them to the Main Office.

GIRLS TENNIS: Girls that were out for tennis and did not return their skirt, please turn your skirt into the Activities Office as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will be billed for the skirt.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR RENAISSANCE
TODAY in the Cafeteria, 7:00-9:00 a.m.
RED, BLUE and WHITE cards (2 items)
Anyone else can purchase 2 items for $1.00

DROPPED CLASS: If you dropped a class and you still have the book out, please return the book to the Main Office.

AUDITIONS: Senior High's two top choirs, Chamber Choir and Senior High Singers are now auditioning for next year's groups. Please see Mr. Marple in the Choir Room before June 2nd to schedule your audition. Previous experience in Senior's choirs are helpful, but not mandatory for these auditioned choirs.
Auditions for the fall musical, 'Chicago', will take place during the first week of August. Please see Mr. Marple or Mr. Dean for an audition packet for more information.

AP LITERATURE: If you are planning on taking AP Literature next year and you missed the meeting, come see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

AP CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: Please stop by room B241 to visit with Ms. Gibbons and pick up your summer assignment. This work counts towards extra credit for next year, so make sure you come and collect it before the end of the school year.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: The schedule for 9-11 grade final exams is as follows:

TODAY
1st Period 7:40 - 9:06
2nd Period 9:12 - 10:38
3rd Period 10:44 - 12:10

June 2
4th Period 7:40 - 9:06
6th Period 9:12 - 10:38
7th Period 10:44 - 12:10

Friday, May 27, 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

FREE BREAKFAST FOR RENAISSANCE
Wednesday, June 1st in the Cafeteria, 7:00-9:00 a.m.
RED, BLUE and WHITE cards (2 items)
Anyone else can purchase 2 items for $1.00

SWIM TEAM: Men's swim team meeting TODAY in room B-149. This will be a short meeting for anyone interested on being on the swim team for next year. If you can not attend stop in and see Mr. Duclos

DROPPED CLASS: If you dropped a class and you still have the book out, please return the book to the Main Office.

AUDITIONS: Senior High's two top choirs, Chamber Choir and Senior High Singers are now auditioning for next year's groups. Please see Mr. Marple in the Choir Room before June 2nd to schedule your audition. Previous experience in Senior's choirs are helpful, but not mandatory for these auditioned choirs.
Auditions for the fall musical, 'Chicago', will take place during the first week of August. Please see Mr. Marple or Mr. Dean for an audition packet for more information.

AP LITERATURE: If you are planning on taking AP Literature next year and you missed the meeting, come see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

FYI: The AP Language and Composition meeting for next year's students will be held TODAY at 2:30 in the LRC. Please see Mrs. Koch in A-226 if you cannot attend.

AP CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: Please stop by room B241 to visit with Ms. Gibbons and pick up your summer assignment. This work counts towards extra credit for next year, so make sure you come and collect it before the end of the school year.

FYI: 18 years old and looking for summer job? Artic Ice is looking for someone to assist driver with delivering ice. Work 2-4 days a week from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Earn up to $3,000 in 13 weeks. If interested, stop in guidance for more info.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: The schedule for 9-11 grade final exams is as follows:

May 26, 27 and 31 we will test all 5th period classes. You may use study time for testing if necessary.

June 1
1st Period 7:40 - 9:06
2nd Period 9:12 - 10:38
3rd Period 10:44 - 12:10

June 2
4th Period 7:40 - 9:06
6th Period 9:12 - 10:38
7th Period 10:44 - 12:10

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Friday, May 27, 2011

DROPPED CLASS: If you dropped a class and you still have the book out, please return the book to the Main Office.

AUDITIONS: Senior High's two top choirs, Chamber Choir and Senior High Singers are now auditioning for next year's groups. Please see Mr. Marple in the Choir Room before June 2nd to schedule your audition. Previous experience in Senior's choirs are helpful, but not mandatory for these auditioned choirs.
Auditions for the fall musical, 'Chicago', will take place during the first week of August. Please see Mr. Marple or Mr. Dean for an audition packet for more information.

AP LITERATURE: If you are planning on taking AP Literature next year and you missed the meeting, come see Mr. Kilgore in room D-153 as soon as possible to pick up summer reading material.

FYI: The AP Language and Composition meeting for next year's students will be held Tuesday, May 31st at 2:30 in the LRC. Please see Mrs. Koch in A-226 if you cannot attend.

AP CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: Please stop by room B241 to visit with Ms. Gibbons and pick up your summer assignment. This work counts towards extra credit for next year, so make sure you come and collect it before the end of the school year.

CROSS COUNTRY: There will be a mandatory meeting in the wellness classroom TODAY at 2:50 for all men interested in running cross-country next year.

FYI: 18 years old and looking for summer job? Artic Ice is looking for someone to assist driver with delivering ice. Work 2-4 days a week from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Earn up to $3,000 in 13 weeks. If interested, stop in guidance for more info.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: The schedule for 9-11 grade final exams is as follows:

May 26, 27 and 31 we will test all 5th period classes. You may use study time for testing if necessary.

June 1
1st Period 7:40 - 9:06
2nd Period 9:12 - 10:38
3rd Period 10:44 - 12:10

June 2
4th Period 7:40 - 9:06
6th Period 9:12 - 10:38
7th Period 10:44 - 12:10

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011

DROPPED CLASS: If you dropped a class and you still have the book out, please return the book to the Main Office.

FYI: The AP Language and Composition meeting for next year's students will be held Tuesday, May 31st at 2:30 in the LRC. Please see Mrs. Koch in A-226 if you cannot attend.

AP CHEMISTRY STUDENTS: Please stop by room B241 to visit with Ms. Gibbons and pick up your summer assignment. This work counts towards extra credit for next year, so make sure you come and collect it before the end of the school year.

CROSS COUNTRY: There will be a mandatory meeting in the wellness classroom on Friday, May 27 at 2:50 for all men interested in running cross-country next year.

GIRLS SWIMMING: For all girls interested in swimming or diving next fall, there will be an organizational meeting TODAY at 2:30 in room A217. If you are unable to attend, please check in at the Activity Office.

FYI: 18 years old and looking for summer job? Artic Ice is looking for someone to assist driver with delivering ice. Work 2-4 days a week from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Earn up to $3,000 in 13 weeks. If interested, stop in guidance for more info.

GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY: Attention Ram Girl's Cross-Country Runners and those interested in becoming a member of the 2011 Ram Cross-Country team. We will be having our Spring Meeting TODAY in D-159 (Coach Fischer's Room) at 2:30pm. Topics to be discussed include:
1) Summer Running and Weight Training
2) Summer Running Camp
3) 2011 Season Goals
Please contact Coach Fischer if you are unable to attend.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION: (CLASSES TAUGHT AT SENIOR) - Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance.

June 6 - July 1, 2011
7:00AM - 9:00AM
June 6 - July 1, 2011
9:30AM - 11:30AM
June 13 - June 30, 2011
9:30AM - 12:00PM

GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Entry forms for this year’s Grey Ribbon Crusade 5K are in the Main Office. Entry for the race is $15 which includes your race day and a t-shirt. The 5K is in memory of Senior High School’s Jim Boughton who passed away from brain cancer last year. Hope to see you there!

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: The schedule for 9-11 grade final exams is as follows:

May 26, 27 and 31 we will test all 5th period classes. You may use study time for testing if necessary.

June 1
1st Period 7:40 - 9:06
2nd Period 9:12 - 10:38
3rd Period 10:44 - 12:10

June 2
4th Period 7:40 - 9:06
6th Period 9:12 - 10:38
7th Period 10:44 - 12:10