Detention will be hosted by Mrs. Cowden in Room 116 until 3:15 am today.
Students who are interested in learning about auto mechanics, welding, cooking, child care, fire fighting, EMT, computer science, AND MORE should visit the Hoosier Hills Career Center Open House. The Open House takes place this Thursday, October 21 from 6-8 pm. Students interested in learning more about these career fields will have the opportunity to take classes at Hoosier Hills during 11th and 12th grades. It’s never too early to start thinking about your future! Click this Flyer for more info.
Colts Chronicles is publishing a very special Halloween issue, coming soon. Do you like to write short stories and scary tales? We are holding a Halloween 2021 Short Story Contest! This is your chance to create an original short story and have a chance to win. First, second, and third place winners will get their article on the website, and a prize for their respective place. Check out coltschronicles.com to see all of the rules for the competition. It must be submitted by October 25 at 11:59 pm to Ashton Crosley (arcrosley@rbbschools.net). We won’t be taking late submissions, so get them in soon! Let the most thrilling story win!
Colts Chronicles is hosting a virtual Halloween Costume Contest! It’s simple: Dress up in your best Halloween costume and take a picture! Submit your pictures on the website at coltschronicles.com. All accepted submissions will be published in the upcoming Halloween issue, and readers will vote on the winning costumes. The three people with the most votes will receive candy bars of their choice. Submissions must be in by Oct. 25, 2021.
Picture retakes from Kirkwood Photo Lab are available to view by clicking HERE.
Everyone’s actions matter; we all have a role to play in bullying prevention. Our message to others is stronger when we are united by the common principle that bullying is never acceptable. Remember to wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 20th to support kindness, acceptance, and inclusion at EJHS where we believe no student should ever experience bullying.
Debate Club will meet today from 2:30-3:30 in Mrs. Jones’ room.
Student Council is challenging all homerooms to a cornbread drive competition. The 6th-grade, 7th-grade, and 8th-grade homerooms that collect the most cornbread will win doughnut parties! The last day of the drive is Friday, October 29th.
Japan Club will meet tomorrow from 2:30-3:30 in Ms. Epperson’s room.
Are you interested in learning more about our neighbors to the north, aka Canada? Academic Super Bowl will have its call-out meeting next Monday, October 25th, from 2:30-3:00 in Ms. Epperson’s room.
EJHS will be hosting Pumpkinfest next Friday, October 29th, from 5-9 pm. Please join us for trunk or treating (email mjones@rbbschools.net to reserve a spot), contests, raffles, an auction, and more! Click here Comprehensive Pumpkinfest Flyer 2021 or Jack O Lantern Contest-Pumpkinfest.png for additional information. October 30th will be the rain date.
Parent participants are needed for Pumpkinfest! Ms. Jones and Mrs. Millick are looking for participants to set up parking spots to hand out pre-packaged treats on October 29th. Decorate your car and/or dress up! The rain date is October 30th.
4:30-5:00 setup (in the parking lot by the tennis courts)
5:00-6:30 trunk or treat hours
6:30-6:45 cleanup and exit
Use this LINK to sign up for a spot to help or participate.
Need homework help?
Open gym for 8th-grade girls’ basketball will be held tomorrow from 4-5:30 pm. Additional dates will be announced later.
Open gym for 7th-grade boys basketball will be held today and Thursday from 5:30 -7 pm. Email Coach Truax for more details at jtruax@rbbschools.net.
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EJHS Athletics/Activities
Week of October 18, 2021
Monday, October 18
Detention – Room 106 (Wells) 2:30-3:15 pm
Girls’ Coding Camp – Design Lab (Scott) 2:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 19
8th-Grade Eye Exams
Detention – Room 116 (Cowden) 2:30-3:15 pm
EJHS Baking Club – Room 212 (Koontz) 2:30-4 pm
Debate Club – Room 217 (Jones) 2:30-3:30 pm
EJHS Robotics – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-5 pm
Mini-Warehouse Choreography Night @ EHS Auditorium 6-9 pm
Wednesday, October 20
Detention – Room 106 (Wells) 2:30-3:15 pm
Japan Club – Room 121 (Epperson) 2:30-3:30 pm
Thursday, October 21
eLearning Day (no in-person school for students)
Friday, October 22
Report cards available in Harmony – end of day
Game Club – Room 221 (Grimes) 2:30-4 pm
Saturday, October 23