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NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 12, 2019 The bus for the girls’ basketball game against Shullsburg leaves at 4:05. Good luck girls! MS boys planning to play basketball, please sign up on the sheet posted in the office. MS & HS students-Please do not pull, slap, or take down the decorations that the middle school have put up in the halls for the Christmas Store. Attention Middle & High School Students: Votes for your 3 favorite Gingerbread structure need to be in by 3:30 today.

In the 1967 yearbook predicted that John Egan will be a resident on the moon and working as the official host and greeter to people visiting by 2020. This photo was included as a future representation of what Mr. Egan will look like in 2020. There are only a few more weeks before 2020...will the prediction come true?!

Time to prep the shopping lists for elementary students! The Christmas Store is officially open for business starting TOMORROW! Each elementary class will shop at a designated time. Our middle school elves can't wait to help the little's shop!

There are a limited quantity of Cardinal mugs available still! They make great stocking stuffers. Stop in the district office to pick one up today!

NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 10, 2019 The bus for the BB game against Cassville leaves at 4:10. Good luck guys! Good luck to the MSGB team against Riverdale. Game time is 4:30.

The Middle School Girls Basketball game has been cancelled for this evening (12/9/19). Parents Night will take place tomorrow (12/10). There will be no practice for the middle school girls today. All other teams are on as scheduled for this evening at this point. We will update you should this change.

NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 9, 2019 Good luck to the MSGB team against Richland Center at 4:30! Good luck to the GB team against Iowa-Grant. JV game time is 6:00. Please keep the parking open in front of school for senior citizens for this evenings events. Congratulations to the WR who received a first at the Royal Tournament! Cal and Donald also each received a first! FFA members please come to the shop and pick up your fruit and cheese today. Be sure to pick up your pizza and pop as delivery food. Thank you for selling.

The girls basketball game will be broadcast live on 97.7 WGLR tonight. #gocards

NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 6, 2019 Congratulations to the boys’ basketball team on their win over Pecatonica last night! Great job guys! The bus for the MSGB game against Richland Center leaves at 3:40. Good luck girls! The bus for the GB game against River Ridge leaves at 4:05. Good luck ladies! The bus the Wrestling meet at Royall tomorrow leaves at 6:00am. Good luck guys!

NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 3, 2019 The bus for the Boys’ Basketball game at Iowa Grant leaves at 5:10. Good luck guys! FFA members this is a reminder that next Monday our fruit and cheese will be here. Please plan to pick it up after school. We will have pizza and refreshments available for your hard work. Thank you to all who sold for us this year. 7th and 8th grade girls Saturday Basketball players: You will have practice Wednesday at 5:00 in the big gym. The HS Girls’ Basketball team will be volunteering at the Breakfast with Santa on Saturday from 8 until noon. There will be two shifts. Please sign up with Megan Mueller as to which shift you will be working. There will be a Mock Trial Meeting on Wednesday at 9:00 am in Mr. Scanlan’s room. Representatives from World Classrooms will be here tonight to talk to middle school students and parents about the Washington, D.C. trip. The meeting is at 6:30 in the library.

NEWS BULLETIN DECEMBER 2, 2019 The bus for the MSWR meet at Fennimore leaves at 3:40. Good luck guys! Good luck to the MSGB team against River Valley at 4:30 today! Good luck to the Girls’ basketball team against Fennimore. JV game time is 6:00. Please leave parking open in front of school for Senior Citizens for this evenings’ events. The Jostens Rep will be here tomorrow. He will meet with the seniors at 2:35 to discuss graduation, the freshmen at 2:50 to discuss class rings, and any students interested in ordering a letter jacket at 3:15. If you are interested in ordering a letter jacket, sign up on the sheet posted in the office. A $75.00 deposit is required. Checks can be made out to Neff. FFA members this is a reminder that next Monday our fruit and cheese will be here. Please plan to pick it up after school. We will have pizza and refreshments available for your hard work. Thank you to all that sold for us this year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

NEWS BULLETIN November 26, 2019 The bus for the MSGB game against Riverdale leaves at 3:35, Good luck girls! The bus for the BB game against Riverdale leaves at 5:00. Good luck guys! Please bring a new or gently used toy to the office by Monday, December 2nd. The Jostens Rep will be here on Tuesday, December 3rd. He will meet with the seniors at 2:35 to discuss graduation, the freshmen at 2:50 to discuss class rings, and any students interested in ordering a letter jacket at 3:15. If you are interested in ordering a letter jacket, sign up on the sheet posted in the office.

The Girls' Basketball team is collecting new and gently used toys in their 8th Annual Toy Drive. Donations are due Friday, November 29th. Thanks in advance for your help!

NEWS BULLETIN November 22, 2019 The bus for the GB game against Pecatonica leaves at 5:00. Good luck girls! The bus for the BB scrimmage at Iowa-Grant leaves at 3:40. Good luck guys! There will be an informational Forensics meeting at 3:15 PM in the high school library. This meeting is for anybody interested, even if you've never participated! Come find out what Forensics is all about and the options you have! It’s a great opportunity to have fun, build your resume, and develop public speaking skills! The NHS and the girls’ basketball team are holding a toy drive. Please bring in new or gently used toys by December 1st. The boxes will be located in the hallway right outside the office. Any HS students who are interested in ordering a letter jacket can sign up on the sheet posted in the office. The josten’s rep will be here on Tuesday, December 3rd. A $75.00 deposit is required if you decide to order.

Art to Remember orders are due tomorrow! Don't forget to place your orders to preserve your child's artwork in unforgettable ways. There are many great holiday gift ideas on the website! ORDER TODAY!

ATTENTION GIRLS BASKETBALL FANS: The game scheduled for this evening versus Riverdale has been POSTPONED. Reschedule date TBD.

NEWS BULLETIN November 19, 2019 The bus for the MSGB game against Fennimore leaves at 3:40. Please dismiss at 3:25. Good luck girls! The bus for the GB game against Riverdale leaves at 4:45. Good luck ladies! There will be a HS student council meeting on Wednesday at 9:30. The NHS and the girls’ basketball team are holding a toy drive. Please bring in new or gently used toys by December 1st. The boxes will be located in the hallway right outside the office. Any HS FB players attending the State FB tournament on Thursday need to stop in the office and pick up a parent permission form and a Pre-excused absence form. Forms must be turned in before you go. MS Students: this is the week for you to bring in your trail cam pictures to Mr. McCauley. We will display them and choose the winner on Friday.

NEWS BULLETIN November 18, 2019 There will be a HS student council meeting on Wednesday at 9:30. The NHS and the girls’ basketball team is holding a toy drive. Please bring in new or gently used toys by December 1st. The boxes will be located in the hallway right outside the office. Any HS FB players attending the State FB tournament on Thursday need to stop in the office and pick up a parent permission form and a Pre-excused absence form. Forms must be turned in before you go. Lunch Menu: BBQ on a Bun, French Fries, Peaches, Salad, Relishes, and Milk.

NEWS BULLETIN November 15, 2019 Congratulations to the MSGB teams on their win over River Valley! Great job girls! The bus for the MSWR at Riverdale leaves at 3:40. Good luck guys! Good luck to the HS GB team in their scrimmage tonight. Staff and Students: Please leave the parking open in front of school for Senior Citizens for this evening’s event. All FFA members please get your fruit and cheese orders in to Mr. McCauley today. When you hand in your fruit order you will receive your free FFA t-shirt. HS yearbook orders are due Nov. 19th. See Mrs. Halvorson with any questions. All Junior High students, who are interested in being in the "FFA deer cam" competition, please see Mr. McCauley today to sign up.