COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99
South Student Announcements
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
ACTIVITIES
In recognition of Black History Month, we present a page in Black History.
On this date, February 8, 1986 – Oprah Winfrey becomes the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show.
Attention all Sophomores: Course Selection for the 2017-2018 school year is now taking place. You should have received your appointment cards. If you did not, please come to the Counseling Office Room A110 or A109 for a replacement card. It is important for you to keep your appointment time.
Its Crush Can time DGS! Purchase a can of Crush soda and a Valentine card for $1 in the cafeteria during lunch periods today through Thursday. Key Club will deliver them to your love, crush, or friend during the school day on Valentine's Day. Orange Crush is for your crush, Strawberry Crush is for your love, and Grape Crush is for your friend! Buy yours today!
Mustangs, we need YOU to Plunge! Be bold & dare the cold! Let’s do this together for Special O! Be sure to stop by C149 today to pick up your forms! Check out the student activities page to register on-line.
It's that time of year! Join us for our black and white affair at the Winter Dance on February 25, from 7 to 10 PM. Tickets are now on sale in the book store. This week, we've got a spirit week special: tickets are ONLY TWENTY DOLLARS!! But you'd better act fast, because next week the price will go up to $25. You can pick up guest forms in the bookstore and at the front entrance desk by the library. See you at the dance!
The Downers Grove American Legion Post #80 is seeking participants for their American Legion Auxiliary Illini Girls State Leadership program. The camp will be held at Eastern Illinois University from June 18- 26. The program offers hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government. Camp registration fees for participants are paid by the sponsoring American Legion post. Registration is open to those students who will be entering their senior year in August 2017. If you are interested, please stop by the Social Studies office (D272) to pick up an application.
Get your act together! Can you sing, dance, tell stories, and teach about your culture? Would you like to read a poem, explain a tradition, etc.? Then we would love to have you! Cultures in Alliance (CIA) will have open auditions on Monday February 27th in the Little Theatre at 3:30pm. Our annual talent show will take place on Friday March 17th. If you have any questions, please stop by A110 and see Mr. Vetri.
Summer School Drivers Ed Registration has begun. Students must be 15 by June 14, 2017. Applications are available in the counseling office, Room A110. Talk to your counselor for more information.
Are you ready to dodge, dip, dive, duck and dodge? Get a team of 5 players together for our annual Dodgeball Tournament! The tournament will take place on Thursday, February 16th! Signup in the Student Activities office by February 14th.
Attention Adventure Club: parent permission forms are available for Whirly ball. Stop by and pick them up in D170.
There will be a PAWS meeting today (Wednesday) after school in the library. Come one, come all!
Attention Spanish Club: Come join us for our Valentine's Day Celebration and treats on Tuesday, February 14th in D277 at 3:30. Hope to see you there!
The Dean’s Office is still in need of office aides for Periods 1, 4B, 7, and 8. If you are interested, please stop by the Dean’s Office, Room A104 to pick up a request form.
The Attendance Office is looking for student aides for 1st, 2nd, & 7th periods. If you are interested, please stop by the Attendance Office, Room A103 to pick up a request form.
ATHLETICS
Superfans! This Friday our boys’ basketball team takes on rival Hinsdale South. We will be having a red-out in support of our school-wide philanthropy project, Special Olympics! T-shirts will be for sale during lunch periods on Thursday and Friday for $10… proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Come out and support a great cause and cheer your mustangs on to victory!
Boys Volleyball will be having open gym on Wednesday, February 8th 7-8:30pm in the large gym
ATTENTION ALL WRESTLERS: The final equipment turn-in will be this Thursday at 3:20 in the classroom next to the Varsity Room. Any gear not returned will be billed to the student account and wrestlers will not receive their awards until all of their gear has been turned in. Contact Coach Lovelace with questions.
First day of Boys gymnastics is Monday, February 13 after school in the gymnastic balcony. No experience is needed, please register on 8 to 18.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY AND REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED….
IT’S THE MUSTANG WAY!