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 on October 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 High on Monday from 3:30-4:30 pm starting in November!
The YELLOWSTONE Adventure is coming in June of 2016! An informational meeting will be held
on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in High School Commons at 7:00pm. Do you want 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 meeting Wednesday night or email Mr. Meyer at Shattuck.
The Cardio Room will be open to students Monday--Thursday from 3:30--5:30
PM beginning Monday, Sept. 21st. We will start to open it on Fridays as well beginning Nov. 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 email bborchardt@neenah.k12.wi.us
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 a guest pass filled out and returned to Mrs. Dohr
no later than September 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 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm in 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 from 3:25-3:45. Please see Mrs.
Counter for further information.
Action, Humor, Drama, Anime Club has it all. We meet on Mondays in room 200 after school.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the exciting world of Anime.
SEA Club will be meeting on Tuesday mornings at 7:20 am in 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 at 3:20 pm in room 420. See Mrs. Mullard for details.
The Chess Club will be meeting every Tuesday after school until 4:30 p.m. in the Apollo commons.
Chess club meets every week until mid-April.
The Eco Club will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of 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 from 3:45 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 other Thursday, at 7:15 am in the Conant Little Theater.
The Chess Club will be meeting every Thursday after school until 4:30 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 on Thursday, 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 on Thursday, at 3:30 in the Career Center, Room 322.
See Mrs. Shea or Mrs. Bauman for questions.
Spanish Club will meet every other Friday starting on Sept. 11, from 7:15-7:45 am in 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 going on
Tuesday when it hosts Appleton West/Kimberly. The Rockets also host the annual Neenah
Invitational on Saturday with 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 for all 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
ATTEND ONE OF THESE MEETINGS. Meeting dates are THURSDAY, 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 at 7:30 am. See Mrs. Mary Counter, rm. 164 B.
Anime Club - Meets on Mondays, in room 200 at 3:30 pm. See Mrs. Hoff.
Art Club - Every Tuesday at 3:20 pm after school in room 420. See Mrs. Brenda Mullard.
Bass Fishing Club - meets on Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in room 128. Contact Mr. Jones with questions.
Chess Club - Meets every Tuesday and 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 every Wednesday at 7:15am in 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. Or http://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. Linda Walter.
Yoga Club - meets Tuesday in the Pickard Lobby from 3:45 to 4:45, see Ms. Sara Bork.