Verse of the Day: For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. Deuteronomy 30:16
Student Intent Letters: Due TODAY! In order to prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that the intent letters be returned to the office. Thank you for prayerfully seeking the Lord's will concerning your children's education.
Drama Auditions: TODAY from 3:30-5:30 - This year's drama production is "Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch". The first rehearsal is Monday, March 4 from 3:30-5:30 in the Awana Room. Rehearsals are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:15-5:30. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 pm. Rehearsals will be Monday-Friday the weeks of April 15-19 and 22-25. Production dates are Friday, April 26 at 7 pm and Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
End of 3rd Quarter: March 1 - Grade cards will be sent home next week. We will recognize honor roll on Friday, March 8 during Opening.
Christian College Fair: March 2 - There is an opportunity for interested students to attend a Christian College Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 10 to 2 pm at Colonial Presbyterian Church in Kansas City. The fair will feature a great variety of small to large colleges and universities.
Basketball Sports Awards Banquet: March 4 at 6:30 in the ROC gym - Join our junior high and high school boys' basketball teams while they celebrate their accomplishments this season!
Alumni Basketball Game: March 9 - Our junior high boys will be playing against their parents at 5:30 pm. Varsity boys will play our alumni basketball players at 6:30 pm. Alumni games are always a fun event! Join us for an evening of fun!
School Board Meeting: March 11 at 6:30 pm
Father-Daughter Dance: March 16 - More information coming soon!
Septagon Construction Career Day: April 5 - Septagon Construction is holding a career day at the Mathewson Exhibition Center from 9 am to 2 pm. Fliers were sent home with all high school students. Registration is available online at www.septagon.com/construction-career-day. If students plan to attend, it will count as an absence and they will be responsible to get their homework ahead of time and turn it in when they return.
Junior/Senior Prom: April 6 - Invitations are being sent out today! Tickets may be purchased for $15 per person or $30 per couple in the school office.
Cognitive Testing: April 11 - 1st and 5th grades will have cognitive testing that day from 8:30 to 11:30 am.
High School Plan Night: April 11 - All 8th through 11th graders are strongly encouraged to attend plan night. Plan night is designed to communicate with families regarding preparing for graduation and college/career options following graduation. Plan night also gives students the opportunity to choose classes for the upcoming school year.
Iowa Basic Testing: April 15-17 - During Iowa Basic testing, students attend school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday that week. There will be no homework that week. More information is forthcoming.
Senior's CPR training: April 15 - Seniors will be doing their CPR training at the Pettis County Health Center at 10 am. CPR training is needed to meet their graduation requirements.
Easter Break: April 18-23
Upcoming Events: March: (1) End of 3rd Quarter, (2) Christian College Fair, (4) Basketball Sports Awards @ 6:30 pm, (11) School Board Mtg. @ 6:30 pm, (16) Father-Daughter Dance, (18) Prom Mtg. @ 6 pm - El Espolon.
Upcoming Birthdays: March: (3) Kim Mabry, (6) Gay Otten, (9) Matthew Sumner, (13) Isaiah Groshart, (20) Denise Ehlert, (25) Amy Furrey