TIGERS TODAY!
8 a.m: PSU Math Honors Day: Congratulations, Mrs. Felt!
4 p.m.: V/JV Debate @ Home
4 p.m.: Cross Country, SEK meet
4:30 p.m.: V/JV/C Volleyball @ Paola
5 p.m.: Soccer vs TJ Independent School in Joplin
Urgent Plea from Nurse Kasey!
Please, please, please return those melted ice packs so she can refreeze and reuse!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week on Monday, October 19th, and Wednesday, October 21st, from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Key Club is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser through October 28th.
Order doughnuts or specialty coffee from any Key Club member.
Winners will be drawn Monday, October 19th, for the Art Club baskets, so buy your raffle tickets today! There are four baskets on display in the art gallery. These baskets are packed with items to help you kickstart your day such as breakfast bars, drink mixes and tea.Two baskets have new travel mugs and tumblers, and two have Alanis. Put your completed raffle tickets in the numbered tin containers in front of Mrs. Heckman in the office.
Monday is when you will be notified if you qualify for rewards lunch for the second quarter. Check your school email for Mr. Johnson’s email he sent you on October 5th. It has all the deets you need.
Next Tuesday, 10/20: Pre-ACT test will be administered to freshmen who signed up to take this practice test.
10/27: PSAT for all juniors who signed up and paid. Test will start at 8 a.m. and no late arrivals will be allowed to test.
Need a water bottle? Visit the office. There are two different styles from which to choose.
Let your first hour teacher know if you’re eating at school today! Free breakfast!
Breakfast: breakfast burrito with salsa OR cereal and fruit, juice, milk
Lunch today: walking taco OR hamburger OR pizza OR pb & j, lettuce & tomato, salsa, corn, red grapes, salad/fruit/veggie bar, milk
Next Thursday is Dental Day at FSHS! Students, if you do NOT want a dental exam that day, have your parent or guardian reach out to the nurse by telephone (call the high school: 223-0600) or email: kasey.laird@usd234.org
Deadline is October 30th for Seniors and Juniors to sign up to visit Fort Scott Community College Thursday morning, November 12th from 9:30-12:00. Lunch will be provided. Mr. Messer has emailed you a Google form. If you plan to attend, please fill out and submit the form. FSCC needs an accurate count on how many will be attending. You will be responsible for your own transportation. A parent will also have to call the office and excuse you for that morning. If you would like to attend and need a ride, let Mr. Messer know ASAP.
Thursday, 11/5/2026: Workkeys exam for all juniors will start at 8 a.m. in the aux gym.
Seniors, diplomas need to be ordered soon. If you have not done so, PLEASE visit with Mrs. DeLaTorre in the office. She is waiting for you to confirm that the name she has for you in PowerSchool is correct because that’s what will be printed on your diploma.
BIRTHDAYS!
SATURDAY: Vanshika Bhakta!
Aaydan Goddard!
SUNDAY: Kenadee Allen!