STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday - October 13, 2026
Sports News:
-7th, and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts are October 12-14, All participants must have an updated physical within the last 13 months. Oct 12, tryouts will be 10-noon, on the 13th 3:30-5:30, and finally on the 14th from 4:30-6:30. Grade checks will also be done. There is an open Gym for the tryouts on 10/7 6pm-7pm, 10/8 7pm-8pm, and on 10/9 9am-10am.)
-6th Grade Boys interested in Basketball, please see information in the gym hallway.
-All Band students, Tj's pizza forms are due today, October 13.
Extracurricular News:
-There will be a Scholar Bowl meeting on Friday, October 16th at 12:30 p.m. in Mrs. Obermeier’s room. You MUST attend this meeting if you would like to be considered for a spot on the team. If you know you will not be at school that day and cannot attend, please let Mrs. Obermeier know in advance
Other News:
-If you want to get an ice cream after lunch on October 16th, be sure to get your order forms, along with your money turned in by October 14th!
-Attention 8th graders: The Yearbook Cover Contest deadline has been extended! Entries are now due by the end of the day on Tuesday, October 13th. If you haven’t started one yet, there’s still time to create a cover and enter the contest! See Mrs. Fischer for more details.
-First priority is collecting donations to give gifts to kids in need throughout the world who would otherwise have no gifts on Christmas. 3rd and 4th graders' homerooms are collecting school supplies. 5th and 6th graders are collecting toys/games and fun items (Wow gifts). 7th and 8th graders are collecting personal care items. We have chosen to pack for the 5-9 year old age group, boys and girls. Please no liquids/aerosol cans. The class that brings the most items will win a donut party! Collection will take place next week Tuesday - Friday (10/13 - 10/16).
Click Here to view the spreadsheet they created to help with what items should or should not be donated. Any grade is welcome to bring Wow gifts/toys because the kids love them.
Upcoming Dates:
26/27 School Year | ||
10/16 | End of 1st Quarter | |
10/19 | APEX School Fundraiser begins | |
8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High | 6:00pm | |
10/20 | 3rd/ 4th Grade Orthodontist Assembly | 1:00pm |
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Waterloo | 6:00pm | |
8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | TBA | |
School Board Meeting | 6:30pm | |
10/21 | 8 Girls Basketball Hoops for Hope @ Joe Arthur O'Fallon | TBA |
8 Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | 6:00pm | |
10/22 | 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Central Jr High Tourney | 6:00pm |
10/24 | 7th Grade Boys Basketball @ Wolf Branch Tourney | 9:00am |
10/26 | 6/7/8 Girls Basketball @ Smithton | 5:00pm |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Home vs Smithton | 6:00pm | |
10/27 | 7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ West Jr. High | 5:00pm |
10/28 | Picture Re-Take Day | |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Valmeyer | 6:00pm | |
7 / 8 Girls Basketball @ Home vs Freeburg | 6:00pm | |
10/29 | APEX Obstacle Course at MPC | 9:00am |
10/30 | APEX Color Battle at MCS | 9:00am |
Early Dismissal | 1:00pm | |
7 / 8 Boys Basketball @ Emge |