Tuesday, February 17, 2015
LUNCH: Pizza Hut Pizza -Sausage, peas, pears.
Senior night is tonight, the theme is Senior Citizen.
Senior BBB players, spirit squad and band members, pick up your senior night form in the office this morning. They need
to be turned in by the end of the day.
Voting for Sexy Legs and Hot Lips will take place on Wednesday over Lunch.
HPA students please stop by the office today, Tuesday, to pick up an info sheet.
The Yule Ball is Feb. 21 from 8-11 pm. Check out the wall in the commons for all you need to know. Pick up your tickets at
lunch on Friday- THIS IS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET TICKETS FOR $5. They will be sold at the door for $7.
TRACK JR AND SENIORS: If you plan on opting out of PE, you need to pick up an Opt out form from your PE teacher. Have it
signed over the weekend by a parent and turn into the office on Tuesday.
Mr. Holmes will be holding open auditions for Special Edition next Thursday morning at 7:00am. All SPED members and anyone
interested in being in the ensemble should be at auditions next Thursday morning. Mr. Holmes will have something for you to
sing, so you will not need to prepare any music for this audition.
If you are bringing a guest from another school for the Yule Ball on Feb 21st, please pick up your guest form to be filled
out. They are due back to the office on Wed. Feb 18th.
All members of NHS need to log their volunteer hours using the google form emailed to them on their school accounts.
These hours must be turned in asap to continue membership. See Mrs. Kershaw or email with questions.
BBB FR (H) vs. Sherrard is 2/18/15 6pm start. CANCELED, NO RESCHEDULE
ATTENTION OHS: The Grand Opening of the OHS Writing Center is now open! Visit the writing center table during 1st-8th
hour for a special treat from our Writing Center tutors. Remember that you can make appointments by going
to tinyurl.com/OHSWritingCenter or following the link on the school website. We're here to help you, so stop by and see what
we're all about!
Sophomores and Juniors planning to attend the Area Career Center next year must turn in a completed
application by February 27th to Ms. Bakener. Classes fill up quickly...so keep in mind it is easier to drop out of
the program than it is to enter the program later on.
The local OHS scholarships are available at this time. There is a master list in the library and in the office. Please check
those out and see what you may be eligible for and pick up your application in the office from Mrs. Jackson. All
applications are due March 2nd.
ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY: St. Ambrose will be hosting a Teacher Education Open House for all
interested high school students and parents on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the
Rogalski Center Ballroom. For more information and to register, contact St. Ambrose University School of
Education at 563-333-6116. Online registrations can be found at www.sau.edu/education.
The Army will be here Thursday, February 19 during lunches for a visit. For those students
who are interested, please stop by during your lunch time.
Tues. Feb 17th: BBB (H) vs. Prophetstown Senior Night. SO at 6, V at 7:30
Wed. Feb 18th: No Events.
Thurs. Feb 19th: No Events. Wresters off to State
Fri. Feb 20th: BBB SO at Fulton SO 6:00, V at 7:30. Wrestlers at state.
Sat. Feb 21st: Wrestlers at State.
Mon. Feb. 23rd: BBB IHSA Regionals at Riverdale.
Tues. Feb 24th: BBB IHSA Regionals at Riverdale.
PARENTS CORNER:
Adult Spelling Bee – We are still looking for S-P-E-L-L-E-R-Z!! Sat., Feb 28th starting at 6pm – OHS After Prom will host the
1st ever Adult Spelling Bee at Sidetracked Saloon in Orion. This should BEE a fun event and don’t be I-N-T-I-M-I-D-A-T-E-D
most of the competition is team based. Teams consist of four spellers and the registration fee is $50. Please contact Vicky
Diamond(309-269-2377) or Karen Bloomberg (309-738-3412) to sign up!
The OEF Gala is March 20th at the Camden Center in Milan. The doors open at 6:00 with the auction starting at 7:30.
Be sure to purchase your OEF ticket soon. If you purchase before February 19th, you will be entered into the “Early Bird
Drawing) for a chance at two $100 cash giveaways. Tickets can be purchased through any of our 10 committee members
listed on the attachment, by mailing the attached request to Susan Lee or at Amador Chiropractic or Bank Orion.
SCHOLARSHIPS NEW 2-10-15:
Health Professions Student Training Award (HPSTA). Seniors who have participated in an AHEC activity within the last
two years may apply for this award. Please visithttp://ahec.rockford.uic.edu/nwilahec/ for more information and/or
application.
Painters Joint Apprenticeship. Seniors who are interested in the Painter and Drywall Finisher Apprenticeship
may see Ms. Bakener for application information.
Scholarship opportunities for seniors who played sports at the high school level and plan to attend a two or four
year college may be found at www.athleticscholarships.net.
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is accepting applications for fall 2015 for the respiratory care
program. Scholarships are also available at www.trinitycollegeqc.edu.
Consumer Credit Scholarship. Seniors planning to continue their education at a two-year or four-year accredited college may apply for
this $250 scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 23. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application.
Tri-County School Food Service Association Scholarship. Seniors planning to major in the area of Food Service, Home Economics,
Dietetics, Child Care or other related health fields may apply for this $200 scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 6. Please see Ms.
Bakener for an application.
Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Scholarship. Seniors planning to pursue industry-related course work may apply for
this $500-$1000 scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 16. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application.
Dean Ritter Trust Scholarship. Seniors who are hearing impaired and intend to enroll in an accredited university or technical
school may apply for one of the ten $1000-$5000 scholarships. Please visit www.deanritter.org/2015-scholarship for more
information and/or an application.
Illinois Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans/Illinois Society, Military Order of Stars & Bars Scholarship. Students who are a
descendant of a male who served honorably in the Army, Navy, Judicial, Executive, or Civil Service may apply for this $1000
scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 15. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application and/or more information.
South Rock Island Township Assessor Scholarship. Seniors planning to attend and Illinois college or university in the fall may apply for
this $1500 scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 1. Please visit www.toi.org for an application and/or more information.
First Choice Agriculture Scholarship Application. Seniors planning to further their education in an agriculture or rural life-related field of
study, at a post-secondary institution within the 1st Farm Credit Services' service territory, may apply for this $1500 scholarship.
Deadline to apply if February 17. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application and/or more information.
St. Ambrose University Teacher Education Department Open House. High school students interested in the teaching profession may
attend St. Ambrose's open house on Saturday, February 21st from 8:30am-3:00pm. You may register at www.sau.edu/education.
1st Gateway Credit Union Scholarship. Seniors who are member of 1st Gateway Credit Union and plan to attend postsecondary school/training may apply for this $600 Scholarship. Deadline to apply is February 27. Please see Ms. Bakener
for an application.
Quality Deer Management Association Scholarship. Seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited institution of
higher education may apply for this $500+ scholarship. Deadline to apply is April 1. Please see Ms. Bakener for an
application.
Paul A. Peterson Scholarship. Seniors planning to major in computer studies and attend a Midwest vocational school,
technical school, junior college, 4-year college or university may apply for this $500 scholarship. Deadline to apply
is March 13. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application.
Donald Kiser Memorial Scholarship. Seniors planning to major in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, may
apply for this $1000 scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31. Please see Ms. Bakener for an application.
Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Scholarship. Please see Ms. Bakener for eligibility requirements and an
application. Deadline to apply is March 16.
National Defense Transportation Association Scholarships. High school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited
bachelors program may apply for one of two $4000 or one of two $2500 scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Please see Ms. Bakener for an application or visit www.ndtascottstlouis.org/ for an application and/or more information.
CVM-Illinois Youth Mentoring Health Scholarship. Seniors who plan to pursue a full-time undergraduate course of study
in math, science or the medical sciences from an accredited college or university may apply for one of five scholarships
ranging from $2000 - $5000. Deadline to apply is February 27. Please visit www.trinityhealthfoundation.comfor an
application and/or more information.
Illinois Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship. Seniors associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows may apply for
this scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 1. Applications may be found at http://www.ioof-il.org.
Seniors planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering, and are interested in the Stokes
Program, which gives students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field while attending college and earning
a degree, should visit www.NSA.gov/Careers for an application and/or more information.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. Seniors interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school may apply for
this $1,000 scholarship. Please visit www.fashion-schools.org/ for an application and/or more information. Deadline to apply is June 1, 2015
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship. Seniors interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary
school may apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Please visit www.animationcareerreview.com/ for an application and/or more information.
Deadline to apply is June 1, 2015.