February 23rd, 2026
Happy Birthday Scarlett Samson!!
Congratulations to the following 8th grade students on being nominated by your fellow classmates for the 8th grade superlatives in the yearbook:
School Spirit: Byntlee Schmit, Ellie Powell
Most Athletic: Cruz Brown, Reese Monson
Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Class: Oren Rouse, Anica Hutchison-Taylor
Class Clown: Gabe Cahill, Chesney Atwell
Most Likely to Become Famous: Charlie Warren, Cassandra Becker
Biggest Drama King: Conner Pelszynski
Biggest Drama Queen: Layla Reardon
Your pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 25th at the beginning of RTI. Please meet Mrs. West in the JH Gym on Wednesday.
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Yearbook staff members - You will be taking a yearbook staff picture tomorrow (Tuesday) right after announcements. Please make sure you are at school or you will not be in the picture! :)
Question of the Day:
What do the letters FFA originally stand for?
Place your answers with your name on a piece of paper and turn into the office.
🤠 Tuesday – Kick the Dust Up Day
Break out those cowboy boots and western wear!
🪵 Wednesday – Plaid Out Day
Flannels, plaid shirts, and cozy farm vibes!
🏌️ Thursday – Country vs. Country Club Day
Choose your side — boots and blue jeans OR polos and preppy style!
💙💛 Friday – Blue & Gold Day
Show your FFA pride by wearing blue and gold!
Buckets are in the office to vote for Kiss a Pig: Bring your dollar bills/ and or change to cast your vote.
Mrs. Huber, Mr. O’Connell, Mr. Packard, Mrs. Greene are in the running.
Voting will be counted as follows:
$1= +1 vote to that jar
$5= +6 votes to that jar
$10= +15 votes to that jar
$20= Steal: Move 15 votes from one jar to the next
$50=Freeze: that person cannot receive votes for 1 hour.
Vote for Staff Member of the Month:
https://forms.gle/5noJRLivGfYkEamc9
7th/8th Grade Chess Sign Up In Office - There will be a meeting Friday for those interested.
7th Graders- Please return your permission slip and $5 to Mrs. Dahlenburg
Friday- February 27th- Blue Hour is this Friday! Students will get to pick their fun. The options are art, karaoke, blooket, volleyball, pickleball, board games, or a movie. Think of 2 activities you would like to do as you will not be allowed to move from activity to activity. After 30 minutes in the 1st activity, an announcement will be made and if you would like to switch to a 2nd activity you will be allowed too. The concession stand and the Blue Hour store will be opened!
Blue Hour- Must be passing all classes and have no missing assignments on the day of the event in order to participate.
Tonight's Activities:
Scholastic Bowl Vs. Armstrong Potomac (JV & Varsity) & Chrisman (Varsity Only)
VB @ North Ridge
Adding Lunch Money through Teacher Ease
Indicated Change*
Breakfast
2/24- Biscuit W. Sausage Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk
2/25- Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice, Milk
2/26- Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich, Fruit, Juice, Milk
2/27- Assorted Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch
2/23- Ravioli, Bosco Stick, Peas, Fruit, Milk
2/24- Meatball Sub, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk
2/25- Chicken Alfredo, Bosco Stick, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk
2/26- Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Fruit, Milk
2/27- Chicken Fries, Fresh Vegetables & Dip, Fruit, Milk
Dates to Remember :
February -
23rd- VB Vs. PVO
26th- VB Vs. Armstrong
27th- Blue Hour
Scholastic Bowl Practices 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 , 3/26
Student Council Meetings- 2/18-3/25-4/15 & 5/6
Yearbook Meetings-2/19-Editing Week 24th- 26th