Good luck to Katelyn Holmes competing at the State Wrestling Tournament today!
Athletics/Activities
Week of January 9, 2023
Friday, January 13
Girls/Boys V Basketball vs. Owen Valley 6:00 PM/7:30 PM
*All EHS students get into this Friday’s basketball games against Owen Valley for FREE! Let’s fill the stands and show our support! You must show your school ID to get in for free; otherwise, you will have to pay. Students who no longer have their IDs, you will have a chance to get a ticket at lunch. Free pizza for students at 5:40!*
Saturday, January 14
Boys Varsity Wrestling WIC Championship 9:00 AM
Boys JV/V Basketball @ Greencastle 6:00 PM/7:30 PM
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Yearbook Names: Students and faculty, we want to make sure your name is correct in the yearbook! Mock-up yearbook-album pages with names from Harmony are now on display in the FACS display case near Mrs. Wright’s room. Please stop by to check your name before 1/18/23. If it needs to be changed, please email Mr. Axsiom at raxsiom@rbbschools.net. ALSO, seniors, the deadline to submit senior quotes is THIS FRIDAY, 1/13. Look for an email containing a link to the quote form from last week.
School Spirit!!!
Friday, we will be continuing our game day spirit in school with a Black Out! We are asking everyone to wear black clothing. Body paint will not be allowed. We will also be having a pep rally Friday afternoon. Let’s show our sports team our support!!!!
Seniors Diploma Names: Please see Mrs. Johnson in the office ASAP if you did not already check your diploma name and spelling. Please determine beforehand if you will be using your full name (first, middle, last), middle initial, or first and last.
Boys’ basketball will be hosting a “Chuck-a-Duck” 50/50 fundraiser at this Friday’s Owen Valley game. Ducks cost $5 each and are available to purchase all week from Frau Norris in her classroom or at the game. At halftime of the boys’ game, anyone who bought a duck will stand on the sidelines and chuck it toward a target at center court. The closest duck wins! You have a chance to win up to $375!
Coffee Corral: Starting next week, 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!!!! We are currently looking for any juniors interested in joining Junior Advisory (Prom Planning Committee). We will be meeting after school on Tuesday in the commons. Hope to see you there! See Mrs. Taft or Mrs. Niehoff with any questions.
Yearbook: The last day to order yearbooks at the $60 price is December 16th, 2022. Following that date, the price will increase to $70. Order now if you have not already and save $10. (Please note: We do not know for sure exactly when their computers will switch to the new price, so it is best to avoid waiting until the deadline.)
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
Media Center: Come to the library during lunch this Wednesday to see how EHS art teacher, Ms. Medsker, makes stocking caps and other items with yarn and a round loom. It’s an easy, inexpensive craft that anyone can do! Bring your lunch this Wednesday! Also, start practicing now because in February we will have a Jam Session for a Curious Wednesday lunch. Students and staff can play an instrument or sing or both! More to come on future announcements.
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:
Theater Arts: Auditions for the Edgewood Theatre Arts productions, “Lost in Tumblerock” and “The Wild Flowering of Chasity” will take place in the EHS Auditorium on the following days and times:
- Tuesday, January 17 (2:40-4:40)
- Wednesday, January 18 (2:40-4:40)
- Thursday, January 19 (6:00-8:00)
(You only need to be present at one of the above dates. No preparation is needed)
The stage performances will be April 14, 15, & 21, 22
Contact Mrs. Carter at scarter@rbbschools.net for more information.
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.
Academic Super Bowl: If you think it would be fun to be a part of a team where you learn about music, art, literature, history, science, or math, then Academic Super Bowl is for you! We’re currently recruiting team members – all are welcome. If interested, contact Mrs. Van Allen in the library or one of the following teachers: Mr. Walter (math), Mrs. Mathias (English), Mr. Axsiom (fine arts), Mrs. Boivert-Storey (science), and Mr. Winkler (social studies). Sign up soon to be involved in an easy fundraiser to help cover your activity fee. This year’s theme is “The Age of Exploration: 1400-1650.”
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 Mondays 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 Tuesdays 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
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