1/10/12

Home basketball game tonight VS Central.  Boy's JV at 5 p.m., Girl's Varsity at 6:30 p.m., and Boy's Varsity at 8 p.m.

ATTENTION last semester's Microbiology students:  If you purchased your own lab coat for use in Microbiology, it is ready to be picked up in the Biology Lab.  Please get them by this Wednesday or Mrs. Russell will assume you no longer want it back.  This is for the Fall Microbiology students only.

The Library hours for 2nd Semester have changed.  Beginning Tuesday, January 10th, the Library will be open at 7 a.m.  The Library will remain open until 3:45 on all days except for early release Wednesdays.

If you did not play on the Tennis Team last year and are interested in playing this year.  Please come to the informational meeting on Wednesday, January 11th.  It will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

FCCLA Meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 2:45 p.m. in Room E205.  Come ready to work on your Star Events.

All Dual Enrollment Students:  You must turn in a copy of your student detail schedule and the parent signature form.  If this isn't done this week, you will be dropped from your Pellissippi class.

1/11/12

If you did not play on the tennis team last year and are interested in playing this year.  Please come to the informational meeting tonight in the Multipurpose Room.  The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

HOSA meeting after school on Thursday.  This meeting will not last very long.  You MUST be there if you would like to participate in a competition.

Home Basketball Game VS Campbell County tomorrow, January 12th.  Girls' JV at 5 p.m., Girls' Varsity at 6:30 p.m., and Boys' Varsity at 8 p.m.

Boys' Soccer will meet in Room A103 at 3:30 p.m. to run inside today.

FCCLA Meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 2:45 p.m. in Room E205.  Come ready to work on your Star Events.

All Dual Enrollment Students:  You must turn in a copy of your student detail schedule and the parent signature form.  If this isn't done this week, you will be dropped from your Pellissippi class.

Enrichment will begin on Tuesday, January 24th.  If you have a question about your enrichment or you wish to change your enrichment or you don't have enrichment classes or you need to opt out of enrichment, Mrs. Collins will be in the cafeteria during lunch Tuesday through Friday next week, January 17th through January 20th to address your concerns and questions about enrichment.  Only legitimate and reasonable requests and concerns will be considered.  Freshmens hould see Mrs. Collins on Tuesday, Sophmores on Wednesday, Juniors on Thursday, and Seniors on Friday.  You will receive a copy of your schedule on Monday, January 23rd during Advisory.  Please keep up with this schedule.  You will need it for your Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday enrichment classes.

Attention all FBLA members:  The deadline for registration for the Region 7 Conference and competition is Wednesday, January 18th.  The conference is Friday, February 10th, at Roane State Community College.  Members interested in attending the conference must see either Mrs. West or Mrs. Davis in the upstairs D hallway between classes as soon as possible.  Again the deadline is January 18th.

1/12/12

ATTN 7 AM Students and Teachers:  If Knox County starts late tomorrow, there will be no 7 AM classes.

The Basketball game tonight has been cancelled.  There will be practice, however.

TSA will meet in Room E208 on Tuesday, January 17th at 3:45 p.m.  Please make every effort to attend this meeting.

Congratulations to the HVA Volleyball Players Reagan Winstead and Taneisha Crockett for being named to the TSWA AAA All-State Team.

Track and Field Meeting:  It is mandatory for all athletes and their parents on Thursday, January 19th, at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Brown.

Would you like to leave your mark on Hardin Valley Academy?  If you are a member of the National Art Honor Society or have the endorsement of one of the Art teachers, you might be a candidate for the HVA Art Project.  The HVA Art Project is a new Enrichment Class that will be using talented artists to produce murals, columns, words of wisdom and unique additions to the walls of Hardin Valley.  There are a limited number of spots available.  See one of the principals at lunch to add your name to the list.  Remember, you might be part of another first at HVA.

HOSA meeting after school on Thursday.  This meeting will not last very long.  You MUST be there if you would like to participate in a competition.

All Dual Enrollment Students:  You must turn in a copy of your student detail schedule and the parent signature form.  If this isn't done this week, you will be dropped from your Pellissippi class.

Enrichment will begin on Tuesday, January 24th.  If you have a question about your enrichment or you wish to change your enrichment or you don't have enrichment classes or you need to opt out of enrichment, Mrs. Collins will be in the cafeteria during lunch Tuesday through Friday next week, January 17th through January 20th to address your concerns and questions about enrichment.  Only legitimate and reasonable requests and concerns will be considered.  Freshmens hould see Mrs. Collins on Tuesday, Sophmores on Wednesday, Juniors on Thursday, and Seniors on Friday.  You will receive a copy of your schedule on Monday, January 23rd during Advisory.  Please keep up with this schedule.  You will need it for your Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday enrichment classes.

Attention all FBLA members:  The deadline for registration for the Region 7 Conference and competition is Wednesday, January 18th.  The conference is Friday, February 10th, at Roane State Community College.  Members interested in attending the conference must see either Mrs. West or Mrs. Davis in the upstairs D hallway between classes as soon as possible.  Again the deadline is January 18th.

1/13/12

No Yoga Club today.

Home Basketball game tonight vs Anderson Co., Boy's JV 5 p.m., Girl's Varsity 6:30 p.m., and Boy's Varsity 8 p.m.

Face-to-Face will be today in the back of the Library.  Teachers should come on their plan to pick up IEPs for students in their classes.

FCA will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose room on Thursday the 19th.

Dash for the Dress is this Sunday, January 15th.  There will be prom dresses starting at $50.  For more information, come to the front office.

Faculty and Staff:  You are invited to a Book Preview Party to see the new books and DVDs added to the Library collection on Tuesday, January 17th at 3:45 p.m.  Please read your e-mail for more information.

GSA - Gay Straight Alliance - will NOT meet this Tueday.  The next meeting will be held in February.

Track and Field Meeting:  It is mandatory for all athletes and their parents on Thursday, January 19th, at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Brown.

Would you like to leave your mark on Hardin Valley Academy?  If you are a member of the National Art Honor Society or have the endorsement of one of the Art teachers, you might be a candidate for the HVA Art Project.  The HVA Art Project is a new Enrichment Class that will be using talented artists to produce murals, columns, words of wisdom and unique additions to the walls of Hardin Valley.  There are a limited number of spots available.  See one of the principals at lunch to add your name to the list.  Remember, you might be part of another first at HVA.

Enrichment will begin on Tuesday, January 24th.  If you have a question about your enrichment or you wish to change your enrichment or you don't have enrichment classes or you need to opt out of enrichment, Mrs. Collins will be in the cafeteria during lunch Tuesday through Friday next week, January 17th through January 20th to address your concerns and questions about enrichment.  Only legitimate and reasonable requests and concerns will be considered.  Freshmens hould see Mrs. Collins on Tuesday, Sophmores on Wednesday, Juniors on Thursday, and Seniors on Friday.  You will receive a copy of your schedule on Monday, January 23rd during Advisory.  Please keep up with this schedule.  You will need it for your Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday enrichment classes.

Attention all FBLA members:  The deadline for registration for the Region 7 Conference and competition is Wednesday, January 18th.  The conference is Friday, February 10th, at Roane State Community College.  Members interested in attending the conference must see either Mrs. West or Mrs. Davis in the upstairs D hallway between classes as soon as possible.  Again the deadline is January 18th.

All Dual Enrollment Students:  You must turn in a copy of your student detail schedule and the parent signature form.  If this isn't done this week, you will be dropped from your Pellissippi class.

1/18/12

Any student wishing to compete in Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition, who is not already competing in their English classroom, should see a Librarian this week for more information about the competition.

If you have questions about enrichment classes, please see Mrs. Collins in the cafeteria during lunch this week.  Freshmen on Tuesday, Sophomores on Wednesday, Juniors on Thursday, and Seniors on Friday.  Enrichment classes will begin on January 24th.

Students:  You are invited to have a sneak peek at the new books in the HVA Library on Wednesday, January 18th.  Immediately following early release, you may come to the Library.  If you would like to attend and nornally report to the gym, please come to the Library before lunch on Wednesday to get a special pass to attend.

The Library will be closed before school this week.  Lunch passes are available after 8:15 a.m. each day.

FCA will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room on Thursday the 19th.

Track and Field Meeting:  It is mandatory for all athletes and their parents on Thursday, January 19th, at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Brown.

Would you like to leave your mark on Hardin Valley Academy?  If you are a member of the National Art Honor Society or have the endorsement of one of the Art teachers, you might be a candidate for the HVA Art Project.  The HVA Art Project is a new Enrichment Class that will be using talented artists to produce murals, columns, words of wisdom and unique additions to the walls of Hardin Valley.  There are a limited number of spots available.  See one of the principals at lunch to add your name to the list.  Remember, you might be part of another first at HVA.

FCCLA Members meeting Wednesday and Thursday after school to work on Star Events.  You need to register and pay $5 if you plan on going with us.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

DECA members who have signed up to participate in Regional Competition MUST have their permission forms to Mrs. Price by Wednesday.

Earth Club will resume today in front of the main office during early release.  If you have not already, swing by and see what they are all about and start working on your 50 service hours.  Also, Earth Club Shirts are in.  If you ordered one PLEASE bring your money in as soon as possible.

Congratulations to the HVA Wrestling Team for defeating Farragut 54-6 and CAK 50-3.  The Hawks were led by wins from AJ Moore, Devin MacDonald, Jackson Beggs, Robby Goldshot, and Tim Vara.

A belated congratulations to David Vaigneur for placing 4th and Jackson Beggs for placing 6th this past weekend at the Fandetti-Richardson Brawl in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Beginning January 23rd - 2nd Breakfast!!  Between 1st and 2nd period - 9:50 a.m. - 9:56 a.m.  Sausage biscuits, chicken biscuits, steak biscuits. Grab and go items only.  No tea or cappuccino will be served.

Please vote for Whitney Moore.  She is up for Prep-Xtra Player of the Week for Basketball.  Website:  knoxnews.com.  Go to the website and vote.

Congrats to the Girls' Basketball Team for their win over the Powell Panthers.  The Lady Hawks had two clutch shots by Whitney Moore and Taylor Harris to help seal the win.

Any student that is not currently on the baseball team and would like to tryout in February, needs to meet with Coach Renegar in D204 at 8 a.m. this Friday, January 20th.

Boy's Soccer meet in A103 at 3:30 p.m. today.

1/19/12

Any student that is not currently on the baseball team and would like to tryout in February, needs to meet with Coach Renegar in D204 at 8 a.m. this Friday, January 20th.

Please vote for Whitney Moore.  She is up for Prep-Xtra Player of the Week for Basketball.  Website:  knoxnews.com.  Go to the website and vote.

Beginning January 23rd - 2nd Breakfast!!  Between 1st and 2nd period - 9:50 a.m. - 9:56 a.m.  Sausage biscuits, chicken biscuits, steak biscuits. Grab and go items only.  No tea or cappuccino will be served.

Attention HVA Book Club members there is a book club meeting this afternoon, Thursday, January 19th, in the Library at 3:45 p.m.  We will be discussing books for this semester.  Come and give your input.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

FCCLA Members meeting Wednesday and Thursday after school to work on Star Events.  You need to register and pay $5 if you plan on going with us.

Would you like to leave your mark on Hardin Valley Academy?  If you are a member of the National Art Honor Society or have the endorsement of one of the Art teachers, you might be a candidate for the HVA Art Project.  The HVA Art Project is a new Enrichment Class that will be using talented artists to produce murals, columns, words of wisdom and unique additions to the walls of Hardin Valley.  There are a limited number of spots available.  See one of the principals at lunch to add your name to the list.  Remember, you might be part of another first at HVA.

Track and Field Meeting:  It is mandatory for all athletes and their parents on Thursday, January 19th, at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Brown.

FCA will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose room on Thursday, January 19th.

The Library will be closed before school this week.  Lunch passes are available after 8:15 a.m. each day.

Any student wishing to compete in Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition, who is not already competing in their English classroom, should see a Librarian this week for more information about the competition.

A representative from the US Navy will be available to meet with students on Friday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m.  Any student who is interested in pursuing the Navy after high school is welcome to attend.  Students must have prior approval from their 4th period teacher to attend this meeting.

STEM Girls:  Y-12 is hosting an "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" on February 23rd from 12-2:30 p.m.  If you are interested in attending, please see Mrs. Sayers or Mrs. Miser by NEXT Wednesday at the latest.

A representative from Universal Technical Institute will be at HVA today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. to meet with prospective students.  Any students who are interested in the auto-diesel career field are encouraged to attend.

If you have questions about enrichment, please see Mrs. Collins in the cafeteria today during your lunch time.  All students:  If you took an AP class during 1st Semester and want to take the AP Review class during einichment this semester, make sure you let Mrs. Collins know which review class you wish to be in.  If you are currently enrolled in an AP class for this semester, you will automatically be enrolled in that AP Review class during enrichment unless you have told your AP teacher you do not wish to take the review class.  Mrs. Collins will be in the cafeteria today and tomorrow during lunch to answer any further questions about enrichment.  Enrichment begins on Tuesday, January 24th.  You will receive a new schedule during Advisory on Monday, January 23rd.  Please keep up with this new schedule so you will know what your enrichment classes are for all week.

1/23/12

Financial Aid meeting tonight at 6 p.m. for Seniors and Parents in the Auditorium

The Spanish Club will be having a meeting on Monday, January 30th, in Room F102.

Attention HVA Latin Club members:  There will be a meeting this afternoon at 3:45 p.m. in Room D110.  If you plan on going to convention you MUST attend this meeting or see Mrs. Fulgham before the end of the day.

AP Exam Fees are now being collected with Mrs. Degges in the Counseling Office.  The deadline is March 16.  No exams will be ordered after this date so get your money in now.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Coffey in the school counseling office.

Home Basketball Games tonight vs Campbell County, Girls' JV 5 p.m., Girls' Varsity at 6:30 p.m. and Boys' Varsity at 8 p.m.

Don't forget!!  Second breakfast starts today.  We will have chicken and sausage biscuits, prewrapped, and ready to grab & go.  Come in right after 1st period and we'll get you in and out in time for 2nd period.

Congratulations to the Hardin Valley Academy Winter Guard for a great performance and a fourth place finish in their 1st competition this past Saturday.  They competed against over 30 guards from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia.  Anyone interested in joining the Hardin Valley Academy guard program should ask a guard member or see Mr. Rector in the band room.  Great job ladies!

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

"A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated."  If you agree with this quote from education reformer Horace Mann and want to become a teacher, please attend the Future Teachers of America interest meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 3:45 p.m. in room D104 or see Mr. Hartman or Ms. Sweeney for more information.

Fall Spots Athletes:  A Letterjacket representative will be here to take your orders, Wednesday, January 25th, 3:30 p.m. until done.  You and a parent come to the multi-purpose room to place your letterjacket order.

There will be a Math Club Meeting, Tuesday, January 24th at 3:35 in D205.  We are going to discuss the date and details of induction.  Please plan to attend.

French Club will meet Monday, January 23rd.  Come join us for food and boules in F107.

Congratulations to our HVA Swim & Dive Team which placed third overall out of 33 high schools in the City championship meet that was held this past weekend.

STEM Girls:  Y-12 is hosting an "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" on February 23rd from 12-2:30 p.m.  If you are interested in attending, please see Mrs. Sayers or Mrs. Miser by NEXT Wednesday at the latest.

On Saturday, we had 3 groups in competition at the CIPA Tennessee qualifier (for indopor percussion and winter guard) at Volunteer High School.  Our newest guard unit, the Cedar Bluf Middle School guard, finished 3rd out of 6 units in the Prep (Middle School) division.  The HVA Winter Guard finished 4th out of 10 units in the Scholastic AA/A competition, and the Indoor Percussion finished 3rd out of 8 units in the Percussion Scholastic A Division.  Congratulations to all three groups for a strong start to the competitive season.

There will be a Schools for Schools meeting this Tuesday (tomorrow) after school in Room F113 until 4 p.m.

1/24/12

Attention Harry Potter Club members:  Do not forget the meeting after school on Thursday, January 26th,  in F115.  We need all members to attend.

Support your Orchestra and come to Aubrey's Restaurant for a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.  Orchestra students are selling tickets for $5.  This is the Aubrey's near Cedar Bluff Road.

Basketball game tonight at Halls High School.  Girls' JV 5 p.m. Girls' Varsity @ 6:30 p.m., and Boys' Varsity @ 8 p.m.

There will be a Schools for Schools meeting today (Tuesday) after school in Room F113 until 4 p.m.

There will be a Math Club Meeting, today (Tuesday) at 3:35 in D205.  We are going to discuss the date and details of induction.  Please plan to attend.

Fall Sports Athletes:  A Letterjacket representative will be here to take your orders, Wednesday, January 25th, 3:30 p.m. until done.  You and a parent come to the multi-purpose room to place your letterjacket order.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

AP Exam Fees are now being collected with Mrs. Degges in the Counseling Office.  The deadline is March 16.  No exams will be ordered after this date so get your money in now.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Coffey in the school counseling office.

The Spanish Club will be having a meeting on Monday, January 30th, in Room F102.

The Library will close at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon.

On Wednesday, January 25, HVA will be hosting a mini college fair during lunch. Representatives from 19 regional colleges will be in attendance.  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are encouraged to stop by the tables during lunch to speak with representatives and pick up college brochures.  Some of the colleges in attendance include:  Carson Newman, UTC, Maryville College, ETSU, and TN Tech.  Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity on Wednesday.

Don't forget!!  Second breakfast starts today.  We will have chicken and sausage biscuits, prewrapped, and ready to grab & go.  Come in right after 1st period and we'll get you in and out in time for 2nd period.

TALONS applicants:  Please see Mrs. Dew in D209 this week for your pass to enrichment.  We will be meeting on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday of each month.  Our first meeting is next Thursday, February 2.  You will need a special pass to participate.  If you applied to serve on the TALONS Executive Board, you will report to D211 this Friday during Enrichment.

1/25/12

Reminder to all Track & Field Athletes:  Your clothing order is due to Coach Brown by Friday, January 27th, BEFORE school.

Support your Orchestra and come to Aubrey's Restaurant for a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning (January 28) from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.  Orchestra students are selling tickets for $5.  This is the Aubrey's near Cedar Bluff Road.

Fall Sports Athletes:  A Letterjacket representative will be here to take your orders, today, January 25th, 3:30 p.m. until done.  You and a parent come to the multi-purpose room to place your letterjacket order.

Attention Harry Potter Club members:  Do not forget the meeting after school tomorrow, January 26th,  in F115.  We need all members to attend.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

AP Exam Fees are now being collected with Mrs. Degges in the Counseling Office.  The deadline is March 16.  No exams will be ordered after this date so get your money in now.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Coffey in the school counseling office.

The Spanish Club will be having a meeting on Monday, January 30th, in Room F102.

Today, January 25, HVA will be hosting a mini college fair during lunch. Representatives from 19 regional colleges will be in attendance.  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are encouraged to stop by the tables during lunch to speak with representatives and pick up college brochures.  Some of the colleges in attendance include:  Carson Newman, UTC, Maryville College, ETSU, and TN Tech.  Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity on Wednesday.

1/26/12

If you requested a change in enrichment on Tuesday and have not picked up your schedule, please see Mrs. Collins in Student Affairs today BEFORE enrichment.

"A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  This proverb shows the impact teachers can have on the world, so if you want to dedicate yourself to educating others, please attend the Future Teachers of America meeting after school on Monday, January 30th at 3:45 in Room D104.

Reminder to all Track & Field Athletes:  Your clothing order is due to Coach Brown by Friday, January 27th, BEFORE school.

Support your Orchestra and come to Aubrey's Restaurant for a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning (January 28) from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.  Orchestra students are selling tickets for $5.  This is the Aubrey's near Cedar Bluff Road.

Attention Harry Potter Club members:  Do not forget the meeting after school tomorrow, January 26th,  in F115.  We need all members to attend.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

AP Exam Fees are now being collected with Mrs. Degges in the Counseling Office.  The deadline is March 16.  No exams will be ordered after this date so get your money in now.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Coffey in the school counseling office.

The Spanish Club will be having a meeting on Monday, January 30th, in Room F102.

All Thursday NHS Tutors, please go to F109 today during Enrichment.

A representaive from MTSU will be at HVA today during lunch.  Please stop by the table and pick up some information.

There will be a Key Club meeting today in F103.  The meeting will last until 4 p.m.  All members need to attend.  See you there!

1/27/12

Anime Club is back!  for all lovers of Asian culture, we welcome you to come and visit us today in F111.  Hope to see you there.

All Friday, NHS tutors please go to F109 today during Enrichment.

The Spanish Club will be having a meeting on Monday, January 30th, in Room F102.

AP Exam Fees are now being collected with Mrs. Degges in the Counseling Office.  The deadline is March 16.  No exams will be ordered after this date so get your money in now.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Coffey in the school counseling office.

Calling all Idol Contestants!  It is time to sign-up for the 2nd Annual CTE Goes Idol Contest.  This year HVA's contest will be held in two stages.  Preliminary judging will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, with the finals held before a live audience on Thursday evening, February 23rd.  Sign-up forms can be obtained from any Business or CTE teacher.  Our winner will compete in a live event in Market Square on May 4.  Please sign-up today.

Support your Orchestra and come to Aubrey's Restaurant for a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning (January 28) from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.  Orchestra students are selling tickets for $5.  This is the Aubrey's near Cedar Bluff Road.

Reminder to all Track & Field Athletes:  Your clothing order is due to Coach Brown by Friday, January 27th, BEFORE school.

"A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  This proverb shows the impact teachers can have on the world, so if you want to dedicate yourself to educating others, please attend the Future Teachers of America meeting after school on Monday, January 30th at 3:45 in Room D104.

Students who have Silent Study Hall with Ms. Bales, please report to Room F210 during Enrichment instead of Room E105.

A Junior has lost a class rin somewhere between enrichment and 4th period on Tuesday afternoon.  It has a light blue stone in it and on the sides it says 2013 and Alexander.  The person to find this ring, please return it to the front office or Mr. Miller, and you will be rewarded.

If you are a member of the National ART Honor Society, make sure you check with Mrs. Collins in Student Affairs concerning your enrichment.  It is very important that you see her TODAY if you are a member of the National ART Honor Society.