Athletics/Activities
Week of February 6, 2023
Friday, February 9
Girls V Swim State Finals 5:30 PM
Saturday, February 10
Gymnastics @ Bloomington North 10:00 AM
Boys Wrestling Semi-State @ Evansville
Boys JV/V Basketball @ Orleans 6:00/7:30 PM
Indoor Winter Percussion participating in Owen Valley Invitational Saturday @ OVHS 6:13pm
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Podcast: Be sure to check out the new EHS Podcast, created by our very own students.
Candy Grams: This week during lunch, JAG students will be selling personalized Candy Grams that will be delivered during homeroom on Valentine’s Day. Choice of Ring Pop or Fun Dip w/message $1; gift bag of assorted candy w/message $3. Send to any student or staff member in the building. Hoosier Hills students will receive theirs during 5th period. Parents/guardians may now purchase Candy Grams to be sent to their favorite student or staff member using this link! Payment information is listed on the form.
Speech Contest: All EHS students are invited to participate in a Bloomington Rotary Club speech contest. The contest will be held on Saturday, February 11. The speech length is 5 minutes, and there is a cash award for the county winner. Last year, EHS had the winner of the contest. Please see Mrs. Van Allen in the library soon for more details if you’re interested.
International Student Host Families Needed: Would you like to HOST an international student in your home? We’re looking for host families for some students arriving in August 2023. CIEE Host Families come in all shapes and sizes! And many host families find they develop a relationship that lasts a lifetime! Please click on the attachments here and here to find out more information and/or ask Mrs. Clay in Room E 149.
Coffee Corral: The coffee shop will be open every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:15-7:50, from 7:45-8:50 on Wednesday, and all three lunches Wednesday and Friday! We will be adding new drinks soon, so make sure to stop by and get your morning beverage from the Mustang Coffee Corral!
PROM: Prom will be April 29th this year!!!!
Yearbook: Don’t forget SENIOR ADS! If you are interested in purchasing an ad to recognize your graduating senior, visit the Jostens website to create and place your ad.
To order a yearbook OR place a senior ad, go to: https://www.jostens.com/apps/
Graduation Information: Seniors and parents, please continue to check the Graduation 2023 section of the school website.
Seniors: If you are interested in becoming a teacher and have either a 3.5 GPA, an 1130 SAT score, or an ACT score of at least 26, you qualify to apply for the $30,000 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. See the email from Mr. Faust for information about applying for this scholarship.
Senior Cap and Gown Orders: If you did not turn in your cap and gown order, you will need to go online to do so. Order HERE
Yearbook Retakes: Please use this link to access your Kirkwood yearbook photos. You can order them here as well.
Yearbook Photos: Please use this link to access your Kirkwood yearbook photos. You can order them here as well.
*There is a change to Student Driver Registration: All students who plan to drive to school must have a Parking Permit
- Students who have registered as drivers in a previous year and have not changed vehicles are not required to register again.
- After you have filled out the form in Harmony, bring your driver’s license and $1 cash to Mrs. Johnson in the school office ASAP to receive your sticker.
Kirkwood Senior Pictures: Online Ordering: https://kirkwoodphotolab.zenfolio.com/p958574095
Kirkwood Fall Sports Pictures: Online Ordering: https://
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Boys Golf: Any young man interested in playing golf this spring needs to stop and see Mr. Lee sometime this week.
Track: Anyone interested in running track needs to stop by and see Mr. Walter. Official practice starts next Monday February 13.
Weights Club: This Tuesday during club time, the new Weights Program Kick-Start Club will meet in the weights room?
Book Club Selection: Five Total Strangers, by Natalie D. Richards, is a thriller about five strangers traveling together in a blizzard, one of them with a sinister plot to make the ride end in disaster. Books are available now to check out in the library.
Off-season high school girl’s soccer workouts start this week from 3-4:30 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. We will do weights, conditioning, footwork, and will play if the gym is open. Meet by the high school weight room.
Workouts are open to any high school girls and current 7th and 8th grade girls who are interested in playing soccer. Fill out the Google form if you are interested:
Softball: Any girls planning on playing on the school softball team this spring needs to see Mr. Hammett at lunch or send him an email so he can get you on the email list.
The lacrosse team will have winter conditioning practices on Tuesday and Wednesdays, beginning at 6pm in the weight room. Nothing is needed, just show up! Contact Coach Mary (mellis@rbbschools.net) for more info.
National Honor Society: NHS will meet on the first Thursday of each month in the auditorium from 7-7:15 AM.
Writing Club: The Writing Club will meet Fridays after school in the library until 3:15. All are welcome!
Gymnastics: Any girl interested in being on the school gymnastics team this year needs to sign up on the list in the athletic office.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Seniors: If you plan to become a teacher and have either a 3.5 GPA or an 1130 SAT score, you may want to apply for the $30,000 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. See the email from Mr. Faust for details.
Students who would like to request to see their counselor, should complete this Google form: Request to See Your Counselor. The form should only be completed using the student’s RBB email. Students may not request schedule changes based on teacher or period preference.
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