Daily News Bulletin
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
GENERAL
Term 4 ends on Wed, Feb 13. No school Fri, Feb 15 or
Mon, Feb 18. There is a Financial Aid Seminar from 6:00
– 9:00 in the computer lab on Tues, Feb 19. If your
parents need help completing a FAFSA application, this
would be the night to receive it. If they have already filed
their tax returns they will need to bring that with them…if
they haven’t, they can fill it out using last years’ returns and
then they can go back and make changes to the
application after they do file.
Book Club:
Meetings for Blank Confession will be
Tuesday, Feb 5 at 7:30 and 3:15. The meetings for
Chasing Brooklyn will be Wednesday, February 6 at 7:30
and 3:15. All meetings will be held in the HS library.
Prom: The date for Prom this year is Saturday, April 20.
The FFA Petting Zoo is Friday, February 22nd.
Random Acts of Kindness: Feb event is Thurs, Feb 21 in
Mrs. Schwab’s room immediately after school until 4:00.
Cookie Grams: FCCLA is selling cookie grams before
school in front of the trophy case. Cookie Grams are $3
each and all proceeds will be donated to the American
Heart Association.
SPORTS
Reminder:
The spring sports season is rapidly
approaching. Please remember that you need to get your
$20 activity fee in if you plan to play a spring sport. You
also will not be allowed to begin practices if you do not
have a 2012-13 sports physical on file.
Banner Dedication for Volleyball, Boys Cross Country
and Boys Track will take place Fri, Feb 8 between JV and
Varsity games.
Winter Sports Banquet: Sun, Mar 17, 6:00 PM at the
Lion’s Hall.
Spring Sports Pictures – Wed, March 27
Boys Basketball: Varsity plays in the second round of the
SoBoCO Tournament tomorrow at 6:00 PM. 9th, JV and V
travel to Eugene on Tuesday, Feb. 5 for 5:00 PM start.
Senior Night is Thurs, Feb 7. JV boys tip at 5:00 with
Varsity Girls to follow. Varsity Boys play last.
On Friday, Feb. 8, JV and V host Russellville – 6:00 PM
tip. Freshman boys and girls host SoBoCo on Sat, Feb 9
with a 10:00 AM tip.
Girls Basketball: Varsity plays Linn (7) tonight at 7:30 in
the second round of the SoBoCo Tournament. We will
finish up on Saturday at either 3:00 or 6:00 PM. JV/V play
at Tuscumbia on Monday – 6:00 PM tip. Senior Night is
Thurs, Feb 7. JV boys tip at 5:00 with Varsity Girls to
follow. (There will not be a JV Girls game.) Freshman
boys and girls host SoBoCo on Sat, Feb 9 with a 10:00 AM
tip. JV and V play at Russellville on Mon, Feb 11, 6:00 PM
tip.
Wrestling: Districts begin on Fri, Feb 8.
SENIORS
Seniors: College choices should be narrowed to one or
two. Academic Awards Night is April 24 - If you want to be
recognized for scholarships you receive from colleges, you
need to keep Mrs. Mueller posted. Make sure you keep
track of every scholarship you apply for – you will need that
list.
GUIDANCE
NHS Applications: The NHS Eligibility lists are posted
around the school. To be eligible to apply, a sophomoresenior must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25. If you have
the GPA and would like to apply, pick up the application
and initial by your name in Mueller’s office. Then complete
the form and return to Mueller by Tues, Feb 12. If your
name isn’t on the list and you have a 3.25 cum GPA, see
Mueller immediately. If you picked up an application,
make sure you have initialed the list in Mrs. Mueller’s
office.
Juniors – If you plan to attend Nichols next year for the
first time, stop by Mrs. Mueller’s office to pick up an
application. Complete it and return it to her by Feb. 1.
Majoring in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equip Repair?
Apply for the Kansas City Associated Equip Distributors
scholarships. Four $1000 scholarships will be awarded.
Must have a 2.5 GPA. Deadline is March 1. See Mueller
for a form.
Looking for a summer program to pad your resume?
Check out the opportunities at UMR.
Go to
summer.mst.edu. Registration opens in February.
If you or your parent has Multiple Sclerosis: Apply for
the MS Scholarship program. Most awards are for $1000
to $3000. Go to nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship or call
800-344-4867 for more information.
Attend the Zombi Scholars Academy July 7-14 at
Truman State in Kirksville. The academy puts the students
in the heart of a hypothetical disaster and encourages
them to answer the “What If” questions related to the
zombie apocalypse! To register, visit Zombie.truman.edu.
College Rep Visits - Feb 7 – Missouri Western – 9:45
LSTC will be here March 28 at 1:00.
MENU
Wednesday Lunch – Breaded Beef Steak or Baked Ham,
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pineapple, Bun
Thursday Breakfast – Sausage & Egg Biscuit
Thursday Lunch – Rib-B-Que or Hot Dog, Tots, Mixed
Vegetables, Strawberry Cup and Banana, Bun
Friday Breakfast – Pancakes
Friday Lunch – Baked Chicken or PBJ, Romaine Salad
Mix, Buttered Noodles, Oranges, Bread
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wed, Jan 30
7;30 PM – V Girls play Linn in the SoBoCo Tourney
Thurs, Jan 31
Boys play in the SoBoCo Tournament
Fri, Feb 1
SoBoCo Tournament Girls and Boys Consolation games
Sat, Feb 2
SoBoCo Tourney G/B 3rd place and Championship games
Mon, Feb 4
6:00 PM – JV/V Girls Basketball at Tuscumbia
Tues, Feb 5
7:30 AM – FFA Officer Meeting
4:30 PM – FFA State Degree Proficiency Award Selections
5:00 PM – 9th/JV/V Boys Basketball at Eugene
6:00 PM – PAT Valentines Party in the Multipurpose Room
Wed, Feb 6
No Nichols Classes
Thurs, Feb 7
Senior Night for Boys and Girls Basketball
5:00 PM – JV & V Boys, V Girls Basketball host SoBoCo
FCCLA STAR Events snow Make-up
Fri, Feb 8
District Wrestling Tournament
6:00 PM – JV/V Boys Basketball host Russellville
Sat, Feb 9
District Wrestling Tournament
9:00 AM – JV/V Scholar Bowl Meet at Mizzou
10:00 AM – 9th/10th Grade Basketball host SoBoCo
Mon, Feb 11
FCCLA Week
6:00 PM – JV/V Girls Basketball at Russellville
Tues, Feb 12
6:00 PM – JV/V boys Basketball host St. Elizabeth
Wed, Feb 13
Term 4 Ends
Thurs, Feb 14
8th hour – FFA Rose Delivery
State Wrestling Tournament
5:00 PM – JV/V Boys and Girls Basketball at Linn