RESULTS
Congrats to our Girls V Basketball team on winning their sectional game last night!
Athletics/Activities
Week of January 30, 2023
Thursday, February 2
Herff Jones Ring Order Collection 2:30-6:30 PM
Girls V Swimming and Diving Sectional @ Columbus North 5:30 PM
Boys JV/V Basketball @ Bloomington North 6:00/7:30 PM
Friday, February 3
Herff Jones Ring Order Collection during Lunches
Saturday, February 4
Contest of Champions
Girls Swimming and Diving Sectional Finals @ Columbus N. 9:00 AM
Boys V Wrestling Regionals @ Bloomington South 9:30 AM
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Candy Grams: Next 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.
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.
Blood Drive: The Blood Drive will be on February 6th from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM in the back gym. Sign-ups for the blood drive will be during lunches on Mondays, Tuesday, and Fridays in all three lunches from January 23rd to February 3rd. In order to donate blood you must be at least 16 and have a parent/guardian fill out a permission form that you will be given when you sign up for your donation. If you are over 18 you do not need to fill out a permission form! Please let Miss Brookman (kbrookman@rbbschools.net) know if you have any questions.
Coffee Corral: The coffee shop will be open every Monday, Tuesday, 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
Weights Club: Next Tuesday during club time, the new Weights Program Kick-Start Club will meet in the weights room?
This week’s Curious Wednesday video is art teacher, Mrs. Kingsley, showing us how to crochet. She has made hats, scarves, sweaters, and even dog sweaters, using this fun craft that requires just a hook and yarn. Come with your lunch to the library Wednesday!
Dungeons & Dragons Knock-Off – A Role Play Writing Club Event: Come join this student-led hour of creating a story with heroes, villains, and many other characters, all based in an outer space setting. All EHS students are welcome to attend this fun event in the library on Friday, February 3, after school from 2:30-3:30.
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.
Jam Session: Did you attend the Holiday Music Fest in the library in December and enjoy the live music at lunch? We’re doing the same type of event on Wednesday, February 8. We’d love to have musicians and singers again to perform background music while students eat lunch. You do not need to be a member of choir or band to participate. All are welcome! See Mrs. Van Allen ASAP to sign up to perform.
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.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture: We have an exciting event coming up for any high school student interested in a career in the beauty industry! Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is hosting a Glitz & Glam night on February 2nd from 5:30-7:30! This evening will consist of a fashion show, demonstrations, and guest speakers. Scan the QR code to RSVP.