- JH is currently PARCC testing. We will be testing (4/19-4/28).
- 2016-17 Yearbooks are still available to purchase. Please visit yb.lifetouch.com. Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
- 8th Grade student Lauren Williams and I will attend the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast on April 28th. Lauren was chosen by the staff for excellence in leadership.
- Staff Appreciation Week is the week of (5/1). If you are interested in supporting our Staff Appreciation Week, please click here.
- The 8th Grade ACE Awards is (5/4) at Golden Corral.
- On (5/5) 8th Graders will take the Illinois Science Assessment.
- Elections for the 2017-2018 Student Council and Freshman Representatives will be Monday, May 15, 2017.
- Four representatives from each grade will be elected for the Junior High and two for the Freshman class.
- To run for Student Council you must complete a nomination petition that requires, teacher, parent, and peer signatures. Completed petitions should be turn in to Mrs. Tom no later than the end of the school day on May 8, 2017. Petitions are available outside Mrs. Tom's room. ***Junior High and Freshman Class have DIFFERENT petitions. Be sure to grab the correct one for your grade.***
- A list of nominees will be posted for school review from May 10 - 14.
- Winners will be announced at the May 17th awards ceremony.
- All questions, comments or concerns should be directed to Mrs. Tom via email.
- Students that qualified for the fundraiser SkyZone trip will be going (5/9). Lunch will be served at SkyZone. Students that qualified have already been notified.
- The End of Year 8th Grade Dinner/Dance will be (5/12). The
annual 8th Grade Send-off Dinner and Night Under the Stars Dance is coming up.
Student Council is looking for families to help put together baskets for the
8th grade raffle. Last years basket included Fun in the Sun, Movie Night,
Adventure Sports, Arts and Crafts and The Avengers. We are always open to
trendy new ideas that fit our kiddos. Contact Mrs. Tom ASAP to help out.
Baskets are due May 10th.
- The 6-12 Combined Spring Band Concert is (5/16) at 7PM.
- The JH Awards Ceremony will be held (5/17) at 2PM. The Awards ceremony is a very informal event. Parents are welcome to attend.
- Parent/Athlete Meeting for HS Football will be (5/21) at 5PM at the NB KC Hall.
- 6th Orientation (incoming 5th) will be held at 6PM on (5/24).
- (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
- Students are currently planning the 4th Qtr. Party. The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30), details TBA.
- The tentative last day of school is (5/31).
- 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
- Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of April 24th, 2017
- Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of May 1st, 2017
- If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
- The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS. A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and is honest, reliable, and loyal.
- The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA
