Monday, February 3
Monday (2.3)
- Lunch – Chicken Nuggets/Mashed Potatoes
- HR – FFA Officer Meeting
- HR – NAHS Officer Meeting
- 4:00 – JV/V Scholastic Bowl @vs. River Ridge
- 5:30 – JV/V Girls Basketball @ Rockford Lutheran
Tuesday (2.4)
- Lunch – Pancake on a Stick
- All Day – Academic Challenge
- HR – Student Council Meeting
- 5:00 – Regional High School Art Show Opening @ Galena Center for the Arts
- 5:30 – JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Winnebago
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball vs. Stockton
Wednesday (2.5)
- Lunch – Walking Taco
- ACT Practice Day
- Key Club Balloon Stomp
- HR – SAC Meeting
- 6:00 – JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Warren
Thursday (2.6)
- Lunch – Cheeseburger
- HR – NAHS Meeting
- 4:00 JV/V Scholastic Bowl @ Scales Mound
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball @ Scales Mound
- 6:30 – Speech Showcase @ Galena Center for the Arts
Friday (2.7)
- Lunch – Beef Nachos
- 6:00 – JV/V Boys Basketball @ Fulton
- 6:00 – JV/V Girls Basketball @ RR/SM
Saturday (2.8)
- Boys Wrestling Regionals
- Speech Regional @ Sterling High School
Congratulations to the GHS Speech Team who competed at the Rockford Tournament this weekend. Individual medal winners were Julia Dominiak – 6th place in Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking and 2nd Place in Next In Original Oratory, Caitlin Kennedy – 6th place in next in Special Occasion Speaking; Macklan Murphy – 4th in Next In Informative Speaking; Seven Smith – 1st in Next In Original Comedy. The team will compete this weekend in the IHSA Regional Competition in Sterling. If you have always wanted to see what speech is all about – come out to the Galena Center for the Arts on Thursday night and watch the Speech Regional Showcase – your classmates will be performing their pieces for friends and family starting at 6:30. Admission is free.
Attention all students: The balloon stomp is only two days away! Bring your $2 on Wednesday and join in on the fun. We have candy prizes and all proceeds support those affected by the California wildfires.
Test locations for the practice ACT are located on the whiteboard outside of Mrs. Deppe’s room. Please make sure you know where to report and that your computer is fully charged.
Good luck to the scholastic bowl team as they play River Ridge at home today. The action starts at 4:00, with the varsity in the library and the JVs in Mrs. Calfee’s room. Come cheer on your Pirates, free of charge.
Good luck to Academic Challenge Participants who will be participating in the regional competition tomorrow at Highland Community College. If you are in Academic Challenge, please look at google classroom for more details on tomorrow’s event.
Conquer the ACT, Conquer a Book! Get ready to show what you know on February 5th – it’s practice ACT day! Sharpen your pencils, get a good night’s sleep, and prepare to impress. Bonus: If you finish early and conquer the test, you can conquer a book! Bring a book with you to read in case you wrap things up ahead of schedule. Think of it as a reward for all your hard work. So, pack your brainpower and your favorite read!
Show Your School Spirit with a GHS Letterman Jacket! Ready to rock some serious GHS pride? You’re in luck! We’re taking orders for custom Letterman Jackets this year. Don’t miss your chance to snag one of these awesome jackets and show everyone what school you’re all about. Mark your calendars: Lunchtime Orders: March 5th – Grab an order form and get fitted during lunch! Conference Orders: March 13th – Parents and students can order together during conferences. Have questions? Want to design your perfect jacket? Contact Mrs. Bookless for all the details. Don’t wait – these jackets are going to be hot!
Just a reminder that there is a Student Council meeting for all members on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd in Mrs. Burken’s room!