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Any senior planning to attend college next year - If you have not taken the ACT test you need to do so
The next test date is October 25 and the registration deadline is Sept. 19th
Registration packets and online registration information are available in the counseling center

Senior athletes - if you plan to participate in college sports you must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse and have qualifying ACT scores. If you do not have ACT scores you need to take the October test. If you have not registered with the Clearinghouse you need to do so. Registration is done online. Information is available from your coach or Mrs. Curry in the counseling center.

The PSAT test will be given on Oct. 15th at Monticello High School. The PSAT is for juniors and is the qualifying test for The National Merit Scholarship Program.
The PSAT is a pre SAT test, much like the PLAN is a pre ACT test.
The PSAT test fee is $13.00. Sign up in the counseling center this week. Please make checks or money orders payable to Monticello High School.

Students wanted to let you know that our very own MHS cheerleaders will be on Channel 11 in the morning anywhere from 6-7 am.

11:00 in Coach Jackson’s room SIP. You must bring all your books and be on time.

Monday night (Labor Day) at 6:30, the Monticello Billies will play Vilonia in Pine Bluff at UAPB. You may purchase a $7.00 ticket early from any school campus, superintendent’s office, football player, cheerleader or pom squad member, Bernadette Carmical, Amy Brunson, Farm Bureau, or Union Bank. If you purchase a ticket early all of the proceeds go to the Monticello School District and will allow you to get into both games that day.

Students: Before you are allowed to take the written portion of the drivers test, you must have a driver’s form from the school. Please give Mrs. Adcock several days advance notice if you are planning to take the test. She will fill out the paperwork for you ahead of time. State Law requires you to have a 2.0 GPA for LAST SEMESTER to be eligible to take the written part of the test unless you are 18 years old.

The cheer and pom would like to invite everyone to rally with them on Friday at 11:30 in front of the cafeteria to get the Billies pumped up to win at the Hootens Classic on Monday, Labor Day. They will be throwing spirit sticks and t-shirts throughout the assembly. If you catch a spirit stick, take a look, there will be 20 free tickets given out at the pep assembly, you might be a winner! Come dance, cheer with them, and get the Billie team pumped up for the BIG GAME!

Students-Please do not block the entrance to the building by gathering in between the double doors in the morning. Parents and visitors cannot enter with you there. If you are cold, the cafeteria is the place to go to stay warm.

Students you cannot be dropped off for school on the east side of the building. The only place you are allowed to be dropped off is at the back of the building between the school and the student parking lot. Students you need to understand this is a safety issue! If you drive a vehicle to school as soon as you get here you must get out of your vehicle, leave the student parking lot, and walk down to the school building. You may not hang out in your vehicle or on the parking lot.

Students you must read the information in your handbook and follow the dress code guidelines. These guidelines must be followed no exceptions. Ex: Sunglasses are not permitted or holes in clothing.

CLUB NEWS:
Students who want to run for an officer position in the Speech and Drama Club need to pay the $10 dues and then sign up for a position by Wednesday of THIS WEEK.
Contact Mrs. Ashcraft or Mrs. Armbrust.

The Speech and Drama Club will have two meetings: Thursday and Friday at 11:30 to elect officers and begin our competitive tournament procedures.

Remember Friday, August 29th, is the last day to sign up for Student Council and class elections.
There will be a mandatory meeting for ALL candidates at 11 on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd in Mrs. Brown’s room. Elections will be Wednesday, Sept. 3rd during homeroom.

There will be a yearbook staff meeting Tuesday, September 2nd in Ms. Brunson’s room. This will be @ 3:15, right after school. Anyone interested in working on the yearbook needs to attend.

SPORTS NEWS:
There will be a mandatory players meeting for the boys and girls soccer team on Friday, August 29th at 3:30 in Coach Wright’s classroom at MIS. It is room number 166 in the new wing of the building. If you are planning on playing soccer in the spring you must attend the meeting.

COUNSELOR CORNER:
Any senior planning to attend Washington University next year needs to see Mrs.Curry

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Minority students 3.3+ gpa Seniors
Applications available on line www.gmsp.org

Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Recognition for volunteer service
Apply at www.prudential.com/spirit
AFTERSCHOOL NEWS:
The after-school program will open on Tuesday after Labor Day and will run from 3:20-6:00 Monday through Thursday. ALL students who plan to attend MUST fill out a NEW enrollment form. Anyone wishing to ride the bus, MUST fill out a NEW bus form. Both forms MUST be turned in to Ms. RIPLEY (Rm 71) at least 24 hours before the first day of attendance. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Schedule:
Monday-Thursday (General Homework/Research in the Library) Students MUST have homework assignments!
Tues. & Wed. (Math Homework-Ms. Russell’s room)
Other classes will be announced soon.

The Game & Fish Commission will offer a Hunter’s Education CD class on Sept. 10. The class will receive cd’s and info about the class on that date and will return for the exam on Sept. 24. If interested in this class, sign up with Ms. Ripley in Rm. 71.

LIBRARY NEWS:
The Library Club would like to invite all interested students to become members. Dues are $5.00. Sign up in the library

LUNCH MENU: Tomorrow you have a choice of potato bar or taco salad, mexicali corn, tortilla chips, salsa and apple w/caramel. You have a choice of tea, bottled water or milk to drink.