PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

 

 

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for defeating our rival, Plainfield Central!

 

Frankenstein is coming to PSHS this weekend!  Tickets are on sale in the main office or they can be purchased at the door prior to each performance.  The curtain goes up at 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 on Sunday.  Don’t miss the opportunity to see this classic story on stage!

 

Juniors and Seniors who are interested in attending Cosmetology School or would like to learn more about the program should sign up in Student Services to attend an informational meeting.  Please sign up by Friday, November 21.

 

Any sophomore who is interested in attending a Wilco - Cosmetology program next year must hand in an application to their counselor by December 1. 

 

There will be an Operation Snowball meeting today after school in Ms. McNulty's office, room 328.5.  If you sold candy for Red Ribbon Week, please bring your money from the sales.

 

Come out to Youth Alive on Thursday, 3:30 in room 310.  We will be giving thanks early as we discuss the meaning of it all!

 

Attention Spanish Club and Honor Society Members!  We will be meeting this Thursday from 3:30 until 4:00 in Room 325.  Please see Senorita Johnson if you are unable to attend.  Gracias!

Boys swimming tryouts will be Monday, November 24th from 4:15-6:30 at the Plainfield YMCA (15120 Wallin Dr., near Routes 30 and 126).  You must have current physical and athletic code on file in Athletic office to tryout.   

 

Any boys who are interested in Track and Field must attend a Mandatory Informational Meeting on Thursday, November 20th.  There will be two times available, so pick one: before school at 6:45 am in Room 194 or after school at 3:35 pm in Room 194.  If you have any questions, please ask Coach Crowe in the PE Department.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors:  Today Representative Dale Hastert from UTI will be here to meet with interested students in the College Career Center during third hour.  Sign up now in Student Services or Prep HQ.

 

Welcome to the National Career Development Week of November 17.  In honor of the celebration, we invite all Cougars to participate in this year's National Art and Poetry Poster Contest.  The theme designated is INSPIRE YOUR CAREER, DEVELOP YOUR DREAMS. Our new President-elect Obama has done that...now it is your turn!  Please see Student Services or the CCC in room 300 for entry forms.  All entries must be submitted by 3 PM. on November 25 to be considered for gift certificates.

 

The Illinois AMVETS scholarships are now accepting applications from seniors.  Scholarships range from $500 - $3000.  

·       The Memorial Scholarship  is awarded to a child or grandchild of an US veteran

·       The Worchid Scholarship is awarded to a child of a deceased veteran parent.

·       The Service Foundation Scholarship is awarded to 30 seniors based on merit and financial need. 

·       The Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a senior who will pursue nursing.

·       The Trade School Scholarship is awarded to 10 seniors who will pursue further training in a trade school program. 

The German Club and Honor Society will be selling chocolate-filled calendars to celebrate the upcoming holidays.  The calendars are only $4.00 and will be on sale through the end of November.  Your family and friends will love the tasty German chocolate hidden behind each door of the calendar.  Please see Frau Miller or a German Club member to purchase one today.  Danke schön! 

 

Colleges visiting Plainfield South are:

 

TODAY  - Universal Tech Institute

Thursday, November 20 - University of Alabama –

 

The following scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching:

Comcast - November 19

Illinois Dollars for Scholars - December 1

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