-Prospective NHS students need to return their forms to Ms. Grendze no later than Friday September 29th to be accepted into this year’s NHS.

-Toot! Toot! Get aboard the Scholastic Bowl train! It leaves the station on Tuesday Afternoon after school in Room 241.  Join Mr. Dulski, the greatest engineer the world has ever known, for the greatest adventure with stops everywhere in Springfield and BEYOND! Be apart from the start and depart to gain knowledge and show your smart!   See you Tuesday after school in room 241!  Remember, we are a sport! A SPORT! Scholastic Bowl! Punch and pie! 

-Did you know that 62.6% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, yet less than 5% actually give? Now is your opportunity to give blood and save lives! The National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, September 27th. If you would like to give blood that day, visit Mrs. Corcoran in the library, room 149, to sign up for a time slot. You must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Donors receive their choice of a $10 gift card to places like Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, and more.

-Any girl interested in playing girls softball this year, please come and see Coach Handy in room 1-074. (Orange Hallway)

-Drama Club will meet today after school until 4pm in Room 244.  Information about the One Act will be given out at this time.  If you're interested but can't make Monday's meeting, please see Mrs. Hutchison or Mr. Fisher.

-Are you looking for a club that hosts enjoyable social events with a strong sense of community? If so, you should consider joining the Be Yourself Club. Be Yourself Club, or BYC for short, believes that everyone deserves a place where they can be themselves and connect with allies and peers who share their values, regardless of their preferred pronouns or how they choose to identify. Starting TODAY, the Be Yourself Club will meet after school in Room 245 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. All are invited to attend!

-Art club will be meeting after school on Tuesday, September 26th from 3:17-4:15. It is the first meeting of Art club for the school year, so come out and join other artists to make some cool things and meet other people! 

-Now for a moment of silence. 

-Please Rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

-And now it’s time for today’s welcoming ritual. Please take a minute to discuss your response with your class: Saturday was the first day of fall! What season makes you the happiest and why?