January 25, 2018
SHAWE MEMORIAL JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
201 West State Street,Madison, IN 47250 812-273-2150 Fax: 812-273-2013
Office Announcements
Snow make up days are as follows: January 12th will be made up on Monday, February 19th and the January 16th snow day will be made up on Monday, April 2.
We encourage our students to attend a church service on the weekend. Please know you are always invited to Prince of Peace Parish. Mass times are Saturday, 6pm and Sunday, 8am and 10am. Prince of Peace is located at 413 E Second Street in downtown Madison.
Catholic Schools Week begins this Saturday with Mass! All are invited to attend one of the Masses this weekend at Prince of Peace Catholic Church: Saturday at 6pm, Sunday at 8am or 10am. Please see that attached flier for several events taking place at our POP Schools this next week! Catholic Schools Rock!
Qualify for an Education Expense Deduction – If you have a dependent child enrolled in K-12 private school, you may qualify for a deduction based on education expenditures for that child. Expenditures include tuition, fees, textbooks, and school supplies. If you are eligible, this deduction is $1,000 per qualified dependent. Details can be found at
Tapatios has been generous enough to donate a portion of the day’s sales to our Junior class on upcoming alternating Tuesdays. Please mark your calendars & help out the Class of 2019 by eating at Tapatios (see the dates below)
January 30th
February 13th
February 27th
March 13th
March 27th
April 10th
April 24th
May 8th
Interested in hosting a Foreign Exchange Student for next school year? Call Phil Kahn @ 812-273-5835 ext. 245 to find out more information. Don't wait til it's too late...this could be a great experience for your family.
Guidance Department Announcements
●Congratulations to our Honor Roll students for the Quarter 2 grading period. All Honor Roll students were treated to ice cream on Tuesday. High Honor Roll students may dress down Feb. 8th. See attachment to view Honor Roll.
●Students interested in a career with horses--Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre (West Virginia) invites you to their Open House on May 19th.
●The University of Dayton invites students to check out their Engineering events. Learn more & RSVP at
●Ball State School of Art invites juniors & seniors to their Open House & Portfolio Review on Feb. 10th. Art Scholarships available. Register before Feb. 7th at
●High School students may enter the Sons of the American Revolution Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest. State level contest is April 21st. $1,000 award to 1st place. Oration must be 5-6 minute original work on an event, personality or document of the Revolutionary War era and its relevance to America today. Oration manuscript due March 1st. See Mrs. Miller if interested.
●Juniors are encouraged to become familiar with how to prepare for the SAT. Go to Create a College Board account & utilize the free practice with Khan Academy. Register to take the SAT or ACT at least once before senior year. Register at or Students who receive free/reduced lunch or 21st C Scholars see Mrs. Miller for a fee waiver.
●Reminder all 18 year-old males are required by law to register for the Selective Service. Go to
Please see important dates to remember below:
01/26 - Senior Eat Out Day
01/27 - Homecoming Tonight
- Catholic Schools Week Begins
with 6pm Mass
01/28 - Catholic Schools Week Masses @
Both 8 am and 10 am
All are Welcome to Attend
01/29 - 02/02 - Catholic Schools Week
Remember to check out the calendar on our website