The Illinois Sheriff's Association has a scholarship available to a Franklin County student. The scholarship is due on March 15. Please see me to get an application or download it here:
https://www.ilsheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-2021-ISA-College-Scholarship-Application.pdf
🏐 Coach Warren would like to meet with all high school girls wanting to play volleyball. The meeting will be Friday, Jan 22 10:00 am in the new gym. Contact him if you’re unable to attend.
‼️Also, girls wanting to play high school volleyball need to stop in the office and pick up a parent consent form. This form will need to be signed by a parent and returned to Coach Warren at your first practice (Monday, January 25 at 1:00).
Thompsonville has a HS Math position and a middle school math position for possible employment for the 21/22 school year. If you know of anyone certified and interested have them contact the school. Please Share.
Sorry. January 18th there is no school!
Just a reminder that there is no school Monday January 13th. Thank you!
Dental Safari is coming up on Thursday March 4th! The grades required to have one are K, 2nd, 6th and 9th. All kids are encouraged and welcomed! Sign up sheets are in the nurses office as well as online. QR code and website provided!
Summer League Sign Up 2021
Sophomores and Juniors: The College Board is hosting a series of FREE, virtual college fairs. These are a great way to connect with admissions representatives from around the country. Check out the details at the link below. If you need help registering, please see me.
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days
Seniors entering a medical field --there is a scholarship available through the Marion Memorial Health Foundation Board. Please see me to pick up an application.
Starting February 1st we will be going to five days a week. We will still get out at 11:57. We will be in school 8:00am to 11:57am Monday through Friday. Starting Feb 1st.
Seniors--Many more scholarships were added to the Scholarship Spreadsheet each of you have in Google Sheets. Be sure to check this out and see me to apply for those you are interested in!
Seniors--The Illinois Historical Society has a scholarship available, The Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship. Please see me to apply. Applications are due January 15.
Seniors! Reminder that all FFA scholarships offered through the National FFA have a deadline of January 14!
Also, students planning to major in agribusiness systems, biotechnology systems, or plant systems in college are eligible to apply for the Clint Bowyer Winning Has Roots Scholarship. Deadline is January 15. See me for more information.
Seniors: There is a scholarship available through the SIU Credit Union. To apply you, or your parent, must me a member of the Credit Union. See me with any questions or to apply.
https://siucu.org/about/scholarship/
Seniors: If you have not yet completed the FAFSA, check out this virtual event that can provide you with some information.
https://studentportal.isac.org/web/guest/student/?p_p_id=Student_WAR_Studentportlet&_Student_WAR_Studentportlet__facesViewIdRender=/views/isacorpsEventSearch.xhtml
Parents: Report cards will be sent home with in person learners tomorrow. Report cards for remote learners will be mailed as soon as possible.
Reminder that students return on Tuesday the 5th. Monday the 4th is a teacher institute.
From Mrs. Woodring: 6th and 7th grade remote students who have not picked up their new Science books need to do so ASAP. We will start using this book on Tuesday.
As we say goodbye to our students for the calendar year and hope they have a wonderful break, we are all hoping for a Happy New Year. This has been a crazy and stressful year. We are hoping that 2021 brings some normalcy. Please also remember that as this next semester gets underway that you can call or email your teachers to make an appointment if you or your student is struggling.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Just a reminder that dismissal is at 11:30 today. School will resume Tuesday, January 5. Have a safe break. Merry Christmas!