NEENAH HIGH SCHOOL

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Daily Student Announcements

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Registration for the PSAT/MNSQT test is taking place right now.If you are interested in taking the PSAT/MNSQT, please sign up with Mrs. Buss in the Counseling Office. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will close onOctober 9, 2015. The cost is $20.00 and is due at time of registration.

Why should a student take the PSAT/NMSQT?

1. To find out what the SAT is like

2. To predict SAT and ACT scores from the PSAT score

3. To enter the competition for scholarships that are awarded through the National Merit Scholarship Program

Please note: Students must take the NMSQT test during their junior year to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship Program, and PSAT/NMSQT results will be distributed in December.

Attention Students: Anyone interested in mentoring an elementary or middle school student on Mondays after school should pick up an application from Mrs. Nass’s desk in the Main office. The program is held at Neenah Highon Mondayfrom3:30-4:30 pmstarting in November!

TheYELLOWSTONE Adventureis coming in June of 2016! An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015in High School Commons at7:00pm. Do youwant to visit Yellowstone National Park and see the geysers, canyons, hot springs, the colorful Grand Prismatic and watch the buffalo roam? Do you wWant to enjoy the view of the Grand Tetons, swim in the Great Salt Lake, and walk up to the Continental Divide? How about sleep along the Snake River with the Grand Tetons in the background after white water rafting down the Snake River? Please come to the informational meetingWednesdaynight or email Mr. Meyer at Shattuck.

The Cardio Room will be open to studentsMonday--Thursdayfrom3:30--5:30 PMbeginningMonday, Sept. 21st. We will start to open it on Fridays as well beginningNov. 30th.

Would you like to travel to Peru to see Machu Picchu in the summer of 2016 on a service trip? Please contact Mr. Borchardt in room 416 or

Homecoming Guest passes are available in the activity office, Rm. 321. Anyone who is bringing a guest that does not attend Neenah H.S. must have aguest pass filled out and returned to Mrs. Dohr no later thanSeptember 30th.

The Fall Musical, Joseph and the Amazing, Technicolor Dreamcoat, will be presented on October 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25. Tickets cost $10.00 (adults), $8.00 (students/seniors).

Note on students getting jobs – all students under the age of 18 are required to obtain a work permit after they are hired, but before they start working. Work permits cost $10.00. The student is required to have a letter from the employer, showing that they have been hired, and a parent signature somewhere on that letter, and their social security card. They should bring all these things either to City Hall in Neenah, or to Mrs. Pierce at Door 3 at the high school to obtain the permit.

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HOMECOMING 2015

Neenah High School will celebrate Homecoming 2015 during the week of September 28 – October 3. The theme for this year’s event is “Wish-N”, as the students are hoping to raise $15,000.00 to grant three wishes through the Make A Wish foundation. Here is a schedule of the week’s events:

Monday

Dress up – Jersey Day

Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale before and after school for $10.00 each.

Cherry on Top Homecoming Special event

Tuesday

Dress up – Super Hero Day

Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale before and after school for $10.00 each.

Drive in Movie Night, “Big Hero Six” in the main parking lot, donations accepted

Broken Tree Pizza sales at the movie

Wednesday

Dress up – Neon Day

Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale before and after school for $10.00 each.

Guest passes for the dance are due to the Activities Office by the end of the day.

Parade entry forms are due to the Activities Office by the end of the day.

Powder Puff Football at 7:00 pm in Rocket Stadium

Thursday

Dress up – Be a Star Day

Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale before and after school for $10.00 each.

Wish-N Night Out, at Perkins, Cranky Pat’s, Greene’s Pour House, Ground Round

Parent’s Night Out – Babysitting provided from 4:30 – 7:30 pm for a donation

Night Games at Memorial Park for NHS students, 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Friday

Dress up – Red and White Day

Homecoming Dance tickets will be on sale before and after school for $10.00 each.

Homecoming Assembly, 2:30 pm in the Fieldhouse

Parade starting at Riverside Park starting at 5:00 pm

Alumni/NHS Student Cook Out at Rocket Stadium, 6:00 pm, $3.00 for dinner ticket

Homecoming Football Game at 7:00 pm vs Wisconsin Rapids in Rocket Stadium, Tickets are $5.00/$3.00

Post-game gathering at the Ground Round for Alumni, 9:00 pm

Questions? Please call the NHS Activities office at 920-751-6900 x16125

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ORGANIZATIONS AND MEETINGS:

The Debate Team will meet in the ARC every Monday from 6pm-8pm. Anyone who is interested in debate should stop in!

Knitting Club meets Mondays from3:30 pm – 5:00 pmin room 322. Please see Mrs. Uvaas for details.

The Urban Farm Club will meet on Mondays in room 404. Please see Mrs. Dorschner or Mrs. Rogers with any questions.

The AFS Club meets on Monday after school in room 164B from3:25-3:45. Please see Mrs. Counter for further information.

Action, Humor, Drama, Anime Club has it all. We meet on Mondaysin room 200 after school. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the exciting world of Anime.

SEA Club will be meetingon Tuesdaymornings at7:20 amin room 164B.

Student Council will be meeting on Tuesday, at 7:15 am in the Conant Little Theater. New and old members are welcome!!

Art Club meets every Tuesday at3:20 pmin room 420. See Mrs. Mullard for details.

The Chess Club will be meeting every Tuesday after school until4:30 p.m.in the Apollo commons. Chess club meets every week until mid-April.

The Eco Club will be meeting the 2nd and 4thTuesdayof every month. Please see Mrs. Vanderkolk if interested.

The Culinary Club will meet Tuesday, at 3:30 pm in room 418. Please talk with Mrs. Garbe for more details.

Yoga Club meets Tuesdays from3:45 pm– 4:45 pm in room 144. Bring your own mat. Please see Ms. Bork with any questions.

The Satellite (school newspaper) will be meeting in room 134 on Wednesdays after school.

Yearbook will be meeting on Wednesdays after school in the career Center, room 322. See Mrs. Joch or Mrs. Walter with any questions.

Latino Club Meets Wednesdays at 3:20 pm in room 326. See Mrs. Torres.

Key Club meets every otherThursday, at 7:15 amin the Conant Little Theater.

The Chess Club will be meeting every Thursdayafter school until4:30 p.m.in the Apollo commons. Chess club meets every week until mid-April.

The Debate Team will meet in the ARC every Thursday from 3:30pm-6pm. Anyone who is interested in debate should stop in!

Heart Group will be meeting onThursday, after school in room 404. See you there.

Join R-SAT here at Neenah High School! Members will be involved in literacy promotions at our school and in the community! Join us at 3:30 on Thursday, in the media center’s lounge!

Gender & Sexuality Alliance will be meeting onThursday, at 3:30in the Career Center, Room 322. See Mrs. Shea or Mrs. Bauman for questions.

Spanish Club will meet every otherFridaystarting on Sept. 11, from7:15-7:45 amin room 314. Come see what Spanish Club is all about! Please see Ms. Ray with any questions.

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CONGRATULATIONS:

Congratulations to the girls Swim/Dive Team: The Rockets won their 31st straight FVA dual with a 120-65 win over Oshkosh North/Lourdes last week. Neenah looks to keep the streak goingon Tuesdaywhen it hosts Appleton West/Kimberly. The Rockets also host the annual Neenah Invitationalon Saturdaywith 10 total teams competing.

Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball Team: Neenah posted a pair of 3-1 FVA road wins last week, beating Oshkosh North and Fond du Lac to remain unbeaten in conference play.

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SPORTS NEWS:

For complete information and schedules forall games go towww.foxvalleyassociation.org

Neenah Girls Basketball SIGN-UP MEETING! Mandatory Sign-up Meeting for ALL INTERESTED GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS!PLAYER and ONE PARENT / GUARDIAN MUST ATTENDONEOF THESE MEETINGS. Meeting dates areTHURSDAY, October 8th-7pm,NHS Cafe- OR -WEDNESDAY, October 14th-7pm,NHS Cafe

THURSDAY, SEP 24, 2015

Golf: Girls Varsity Conference Meet-8:00am-Away -Lake Breeze Golf Club

Tennis: Girls Varsity Meet-4:00pm-Kaukauna-Neenah High School-Tennis Courts

Tennis: Girls JV Meet-4:00pm-Kaukauna-Neenah High School-Tennis Courts - Southview Park, Neenah

Soccer: Boys JV B Game-4:30pm-Away vs. Fond du Lac-Fond du Lac Soccer Complex

Soccer: Boys JV A Game-4:30pm-Away vs. Fond du Lac-Fond du Lac Soccer Complex

Volleyball: Girls JV Match-5:30pm-Appleton East-Neenah High School-155C - Fieldhouse Court 3

Volleyball: Girls Frosh Match-5:30pm-Neenah Red vs. Appleton East-Neenah High School-155B - Fieldhouse Court 2

Volleyball: Girls Frosh Match-7:00pm-Neenah White vs. Appleton East-Neenah High School-155B - Fieldhouse Court 2

Football: Boys JV Game-7:00pm-Oshkosh North-Neenah High School-Rocket Stadium

Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match-7:00pm-Appleton East-Neenah High School-155C - Fieldhouse Court 3

Soccer: Boys Varsity Game-7:00pm-Bay Port-Neenah High School-Soccer Stadium

FRIDAY, SEP 25, 2015

Volleyball: Girls Varsity Game-4:30pm-Away -West Bend East High School

Football: Boys Varsity Game-7:00pm-Away vs. Oshkosh North-Titan Stadium

SATURDAY, SEP 26, 2015

Volleyball: Girls Frosh Invitational-8:00am-Away -Kimberly High School

Volleyball: Girls Frosh Invitational-8:30am-Away- Little Chute High School

Volleyball: Girls JV Game-8:30am-Away -De Pere High School

Tennis: Girls JV Conference Meet-8:30am-Away -Appleton North High School

Cross Country: Boys Varsity Invitational-9:00am-Away -Blackhawk Golf Course - Janesville

Volleyball: Girls Varsity Game-9:00am-Away -West Bend East High School

Cross Country: Girls JV Invitational-9:00am-Away -Blackhawk Golf Course - Janesville

Cross Country: Girls Varsity Invitational-9:00am-Away -Blackhawk Golf Course - Janesville

Swimming: Girls Varsity Invitational-9:00am-Neenah High School-160 - Pool

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NEWS FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE: The following representatives will be visiting Neenah High School. Stop in the Counseling Office to sign up.

SENIORS, please keep checking the NHS website for Scholarship opportunities. To find the scholarships, go to Counseling Services and then Scholarship Resources.

Sept. 24– Bradley University @2:00 pm

Sept. 30– Drake University @1:00 pm

Oct. 1– Northwestern University @8:30 am

Oct. 6– Marquette University @10:45 am

Oct. 8– US Army @11:45 am

Oct. 8– University of Chicago @2:30 pm

Oct. 13– Coe College @8:00 am

Oct. 20– Northland College @9:15 am

Oct. 28– St. Norbert College @10:55 am

Nov. 5– US Marines @11:45 am

Nov. 10– Marion College @10:30 am

Nov. 12– US Army @11:45 am

Dec. 3– US Marines @11:45 am

Dec. 10– US Army @11:45 am

Jan. 28– US Army @11:45 am

Feb. 4– US Marines @11:45 am

Feb. 11– US Army @11:45 am

Mar. 3– US Marines @11:45 am

Mar. 10– US Army @11:45 am

Apr. 7– US Marines @11:45 am

Apr. 14– US Army @11:45 am

May 12– US Army @11:45 am

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LUNCH MENU:

Monday– Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets

Tuesday– Italian Meatball Sub

Wednesday– Chicken Parmesan

Thursday– Soft Beef Taco

Friday– NO SCHOOL

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sept. 25 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice

Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Homecoming Week

Oct. 2 Homecoming Assembly @2:30 pm

Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade @5:00 pm

Oct. 3 Homecoming Dance @8:00 pm

Oct. 6 Picture Retake Day

Oct. 9 6 week Grades

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MEETINGS:

AFS Club - Activities with Foreign Exchange students Monday at7:30 am. See Mrs. MaryCounter, rm. 164 B.

Anime Club - Meets on Mondays, in room 200 at3:30 pm. See Mrs. Hoff.

Art Club - EveryTuesday at 3:20 pmafter school in room 420. See Mrs. Brenda Mullard.

Bass Fishing Club - meetson Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:00 pmin room 128. Contact Mr. Jones with questions.

Chess Club - Meets everyTuesdayand Thursday after school in room 139, See Mr. Mike Breuer.

Creative Writing Club - Meets in room 212, Thursdays from 3:30-4:15. See Mrs. Mettlach.

Culinary Club - Monday at 3:25 in room 418. See Mrs. Garbe with any questions.

Debate - Meets in the in the CRC from 5 to 7 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

DECA Club - For Business students. see Mr. Ben McDonald in room 122.

Drama Club - Meets every other Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the Green Room. See Mrs. Jane Dix.

Eco Club - meets everyWednesday at 7:15amin the library, see Mrs. Vanderkolk.

Forensics meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:40, room 132.

French Club - Check Facebook, Twitter, and French Classrooms or see Mdm. Meilhon with questions.

Gaming Club - Meets selected Saturdays to game. See Mr. Dale Elliott in room 140.

Gay-Straight Alliance - Mondays after school at 3:30 in room 419. See Mrs. Shea.

Heart Club - Thursday after school in room 404. See Mrs. Jody Harrell.

Intramural Volleyball - Monday 7 - 9 pm Dec. - Feb. See Mr. LaLuzerne or Mr. Morgen.

Key Club - Every other Thursday before school in the Conant Little Theater. See Mrs. Deb Garbe.

Latino Club - Meets Tuesday, at 3:20 pm in room 326. See Mrs. Torres.

Math Club - See Mr. Rich Frost or Mrs. Melanie Jackson.

National Honor Society - Meets the 2nd. Wed. of the month, 7:15 am, rm.128. See Mrs.Gauthier/Mr. Christian.

Newspaper, The Satellite - Wed. after school, rm. 134. See Mrs. Beth Plankey.

Science Olympiad - Interested in science? See Mr. Lehman in rm. 145.

SEA Club - Thursday after school. See Mrs. Counter in rm. 164B.

Skills USA Auto Club- Meets Tuesday at 3:15pm in the auto. lab, room 100. See Mr. John Hayes.

Spanish Club - meets every Friday morning in room 312, time TBD.

Student Council - Every other Tuesday, 7:00 AM. Orhttp://moodle.neenah.k12.wi.us, Mr. Andy La Luzerne.

VEX Robotics - See Mr. Hendries in the Tech. wing.

Yearbook - Every Wednesday after school in room 322. See Mrs. Sandy Joch or Mrs. LindaWalter.

Yoga Club - meets Tuesday in the Pickard Lobby from 3:45 to 4:45, see Ms. Sara Bork.