Announcements for Thursday, April 9, 2015
Lunch for today: Pizza
Carrots
Pears
Breakfast for Monday:
Granola Bars
Banana
Apple Juice
Schedule Change: There will be no school on Friday, April 10th; this will be a Teacher-in-Service day. There
WILL be class on Friday, April 17th. The last day of school will be May 15th, students will be released at 1:00.
All: There will be NO GYM USE this week as the Junior Class has begun decorating for prom. There will be
no Physical Education (PE) classes this week.
All: Executive Proclamation from the State of South Dakota Office of the Governor: Governor Dennis Daugaard
did hereby proclaim April 18th, 2015 as McIntosh High School ProStart Team Day!
All: Cook Like A Champion! Join the SD State Culinary Champions on Friday, May 8th at 5:00pm as they open
their classroom to you. The cost of $35/person ($27 with Green T-shirt Supporter Discount) includes
interactive and entertaining live cooking demonstrations, games, prizes, and an award-winning five course
meal!! To reserve a plate call 605-273-9204 or email lakisha.jordan@k12.sd.us. Reservations are required.
All: Congratulations Tia Baumberger for being selected to the South Dakota Class B All-State Basketball Team!
All: Congratulations to the essay winners from the 7th grade D.A.R.E program, Tamera Martin and Jamie
Hertel. The entire class received their certificate of completion and T-shirt at the D.A.R.E. graduation
ceremony on April 1st. Guest speaker, Heather Gall, spoke to the students about good decisions and
refreshments were served. Thank you to our local law enforcement, especially Deputy Alan Dale, for
conducting this valuable drug and alcohol awareness ten week course.
All: Please check your lockers for the following book: How to be a Pirate #2 in the How to Train Your Dragon
series. It is missing and has not been checked out. Thanks! D. Nehl-Librarian
HS Students and Staff: Today, Thursday, April 9th, the students will leave for the College Fair in Isabel at
8:30am and will return shortly before the end of the school day so they can ride the bus home. Students DO
need to have a make-up slip completed to go. If you do not remember whether or not you signed up please
see Mrs. Bubbers.
High School: Prom is scheduled for April 10th. Grand March will start at 8pm. Picture times have been set.
Please see the picture schedule at the office to ensure you are aware of any schedule changes. You have the
option to then purchase the pictures. The cost for pictures is $15.
High School: The Prom Memory Glasses have arrived. A sample of the glass is on display in the office. Pay
now, pick-up now. The cost of the glasses is two for $15 or $8 each.
All: Students interested in Drivers’ Education please sign up at the office. Classroom education will be May
18-20 and 22. Driving practice times will be assigned in class. You must be age 13 by April 1, 2015 to take
Drivers’ Ed.
Track: The first track meet of the year is scheduled for Thursday, April 9th, in Mobridge! The meet starts at
9am and is Varsity Track only. The bus will leave at 7am.
All: Four of our seniors will be participating in the All Star Games in Mobridge this Saturday, April 11th at the
Scherr-Howe Arena. All are welcome to attend as Kyle Mollman, Kyle Edinger, Tia Baumberger, and Shayna
Mosbrucker play these exciting games with other local senior athletes. The girls’ game begins at 5pm MST,
followed by the boys’ game (about 7pm MST). There will also be a 3 Point Contest, a Slam-Dunk Contest, and
other top-notch entertainment. It is a great time for the players and the fans.
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GUIDANCE SECTION
9th-11th grade students: The schedule for next fall is ready. If you would like to register for next year's
classes you may do so. I will be coming into the study halls when I am available, and you are welcome to set
up a time with me at your convenience as well. Remember that parent signatures will be required as usual.
Seniors: The MTA Spirit Scholarship is due on April 30th. I taped a copy in your lockers. You all have a
chance to win this if you are planning to attend college in the fall. It is $500 of free money!!!
Native American Students: Native American students who wish to become trained as a Water Resources
Technician and then receive a four month voucher for employment with a tribal or other government agency
in an entry level Water Resources Field please see Mrs. Bubbers. You must be 18 to apply.
High School Students: There will be a Military Academy Day on Saturday, April 25th at the Capitol Lake
Visitor's Center in Pierre. This is for you to learn about military academies and how to apply. See me if you are
interested. Mrs. Bubbers
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COMMUNITY SECTION
8th -11th graders: Our local Conservation Office is sponsoring students interested in attending the South
Dakota Wildlife Federation Youth Conservation Camp. This camp is for “potential leaders interested in
hunting, fishing, outdoor activities and conservation.” If you are interested please see Mandy at the office for
more information and an application.
All: The City of McIntosh is looking for life guards for this summer. You may pick up an application at the
office.
All: The SD Dept of Transportation has a position available for Field Transportation Aide. You must be age 18
and have a valid driver’s license. Applications are available in the office if you are interested. Closing date is
March 31.
All: The Farm Service Agency is looking for a tree planting crew for this summer. Please stop by the McIntosh
FSA/Conservation Office for more information.
Ages 14-18: The South Dakota Youth Range Camp is designed to train tomorrow's leaders in range and
natural resource management and stewardship of natural resources. The camp provides hands-on experience
with rangeland resources. Campers learn about: range plant identification; ecological sites; similarity index;
stocking rates; wildlife habitat on rangeland; range improvements; rangeland ecology; plant anatomy and
growth; soils and geology; and information on careers. The 39th Annual Youth Range Camp is scheduled for
June 3-5, 2015 in Sturgis, SD. The camp is open to young adults (male and female) ages 14 through 18 who
have a sincere desire to learn more about the range resource and its management. Please see the
conservation office or http://www.sdrangelands.com/south-dakota-range-camp.html.
Prom: Modern Expression from Lemmon offers tux rental services. Please see the office if you would like to
schedule a fitting session outside of regular business hours.
Prom: Now taking orders for the 2015 Prom. Stop by The Flower Box in Lemmon on Main Street to get your
order placed for your tuxes and flowers. $25 deposit due at the time of ordering for tuxes. One stop shop!
Flowers and tuxes in one! 605-374-5911 or find us on facebook at “the flower box”.