* DONE * Chanter Tryouts

Wrestling Chanter Clinic and Tryouts will be held September 8-10 from 3:30-4:30 at the High school Wrestling Room.  All Chanter Candidates will be required to have a current physical and drug form.  Tryout packets and sign up sheets will be available Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the office.

Please leave any questions with Sadonna Hickman.

* DONE * FCCLA

FCCLA meeting September 12 at 7:15 am in room 103. We will be
electing officers.

Anyone interested in running for FCCLA office should see Mrs. Smith or
Mrs. Livingston. Deadline to sign up for office is September 10.

* DONE * Students of the Month

Freshman - Scott Smith
Sophomore - Jill Kamler
Junior - Allison Scott
Senior - Seth Abbott

* DONE * Library Media Club

Meeting Wednesday Sept. 3 at 2:05 & 2:35

Freshmen & Sophomores come check it out!

* DONE * Announcement

A representative from Hannibal-LaGrange College will be here on
Wednesday, October 8th at 8:00 a.m. Any interested
junior or senior should sign up in the counseling center.

Thanks,
Donna Byford
Secretary
WCHS Counseling Center

* DONE * Photography Club Meeting

Wednesday Sept. 3 after school in Mr. White's room (802)

Bring your photos - show off your work...

2:35pm

* DONE * Morning Prayer - Mr. White's room

Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 7am

What you can see is only half of who we are.
Come make a difference.

See Mr. White for more info

* DONE * Juniors - Sign up for Concessions

Juniors need to sign up for concession stand dates in Mrs. Thomas'
room ASAP.

Only those who sign up and work will get discounted or free prom
tickets.

* DONE * Academic Bowl

Academic Bowl Team

The last day to sign up will be on Wednesday, September 3rd.

The sign-up list is posted outside of Mrs. Rose's office in the 700 hallway.

Terry Rose

terryrose@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us

Career Opportunities

Bulletin/Red Bird Bulletin

WCHS A+ Program/Job Shadow

Fall 2008

(9-2-08)-(9-5-08)

· * DONE * MSSU Criminal Justice Center Career Fair:

Any Junior or Senior students interested in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law and CSI will have the opportunity to attend this Career Fair on Wednesday, September 24. The time is from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. If your interested come and sign-up in Kelli Cragin's office in 600 hallway.

· Medical Explorer Program:

Any students' 9-12^th grade interested in a Medical Career has a opportunity to be mentored by a group of health care professionals from Freeman and St. John's. If interested please come by and sign-up in Kelli Cragin's office.

* DONE * First Home Soccer Game

Next Thursday (Sept. 4) at 5pm
Playing Monette

* DONE * Announcement

Ft. Scott Community College will be here on Thursday, September 11th at 12:45 p.m.

Any interested junior or senior may sign up in the counseling center.

Thanks,

Donna Byford

Secretary

WCHS Counseling Center

* DONE * FCA

FCA will start this Thursday, August 28. We will meet in the girls gym at 7 am

* DONE * FCCLA

If you would like an FCCLA t-shirt see Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Livingston
by Friday, August 31. Cost is $8.00.

* DONE * Announcement

A representative from University of Missouri - Columbia will be here on Tuesday, September 30th at 9:30 a.m. Any interested junior or senior may sign up in the counseling center.

A representative from Pittsburg State University will be here on Wednesday, October 8th at 1:30 p.m. Any interested junior or senior may sign up in the counseling center.

Thanks,

Donna Byford

Secretary

WCHS Counseling Center

* DONE * Library Media Club

Meeting on Wed. Aug 27th after school
2:05 and 2:35

* DONE * Art Club Meeting

Art club meeting Aug. 25
3:00 - 4:00pm
$3.00 to Join

* DONE * Go to DC

Interested in enrichment opportunities?

The Presidential Classrooms in Washington DC may be what you are looking for.

Programs available are INAUGURAL 2009, PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM SCHOLARS, FUTURE WORLD LEADERS SUMMIT, COMMUNICATIONS & JOURNALISM., INTELLIGENCE & NATIONAL SECURITY, LAW, JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & PUBLIC POLICY, AND GLOBAL HEATH & ENVIRONMENT.

Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors are eligible to attend workshops.

These workshops take place in Washington DC and costs for workshops can vary but range in cost from$1,600 - $2,295.

Students must have at least a 3.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE. They should also be active in the school and community. Scholarships are available.

Deadline is Sept. 15.

If interested, contact Mrs. Terry Rose.

Terry Rose

terryrose@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us

Seniors

"Hey it is only the first days of school and already, Mrs. Reed is thinking Graduation!  Yeah - if - you're a senior.

Seniors - Mrs. Reed NEEDS some things from you!!!!

1.  Your shirt size, come by room 305 at some point, and mark it on the list next to your name.

2.  You need to bring in pictures.  I need a baby picture (two years or younger), a "kid" picture (when you were between 8 and 12) and a now picture.  Doesn't have to be your senior picture, don't wait too long to get them taken, but just find a "good" picture of you now.

All pictures must be "appropriate" for public viewing.

Learning new things every day.

Melissa F. Reed

mreed@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us

Young Republicans

Young Republicans and future young republicans - be sure to get your
drug testing forms turned in by friday. See Mrs. Uselmann for more
club details.

* EXPIRED * Community Pep Rally

There will be a community pep rally on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 pm,
Cardinal Stadium.

* DONE * Photography Club

Photography club will meet Wednesday the 27th at 2:35 in Mr. White's
room (802). Be sure to get your drug testing form turned in this
Friday if you're planning to join.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ASAP

Interested in joining Academic Bowl Team?

Sign the list posted outside of Mrs. Rose's office as soon as possible.

*Practice will not begin until October.

YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR DRUG TESTING FORMS INORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY!

Terry Rose

terryrose@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us

* DONE * Math League

There will be a Math League Sign up meeting on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:15 am or 2:35 pm.

Learning new things every day.

Melissa F. Reed

mreed@mail.wccards.k12.mo.us

* DONE * NHS meeting

There will be an important NHS meeting Wednesday, August 27 at
7:20 in room 404. We will be planning for the school years events.
It very important that all members be there if possible.

* DONE * Pals and Hi-Step

Please announce:
Any Junior or Senior interested in participating in the PALS program
pick up an application in the counseling office.
Application due by September 5th.

Any sophomore, junior and senior interested in the Hi-Step program
pick up an application in the counseling office.
Applications are due by September 5th.

Thanks!!

* DONE * Junior Concessions

Juniors wanting a special opportunity to get free prom tickets need
to talk with Ms. Thomas about working the concession stand at the
Jamboree

* DONE * Jamboree Friday

The football Jamboree is this Friday at 7pm

* DONE * Activity Drug Testing Forms

Drug Testing forms for participating in activities are due this
Friday August 22nd in the Front Office

* DONE * Picture Day

Picture day will be on Friday, August 22^nd.  Students will be dismissed by intercom.

* DONE * French Club

The first French Club meeting for the 2008-2009 school year will be
held September 11th at 7:20 a.m. in room 605. French Club dues are
$3.00 for the year. You may pay them now.
French Club is open to those outstanding students who are enrolled in
French or have completed a French class. See Mr. Langerot for details.

* DONE * changes in policy

This is a reminder that jeans can have NO HOLES and that cell phones
MUST NOT BE USED. You will be suspended from school for using your
cell phone. Thank you.

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