Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Fill out the form in your Homeroom packet and bring it to the main office with $65. (Cash or check only. Checks should be made out to “SCASD Activities Fund”) Memories don’t last forever, but a Yearbook will!
Key Club's first meeting will be today at 7:00 PM in the North Library. Come and learn about all of the great volunteer projects coming this year. We'll have pizza!
State High Thespians will be kicking off another great year with their first meeting today after school from 3:30 until 5:45. Information will be shared regarding this year's season, including cast and crew opportunities. So join the troupe next Tuesday, but keep in mind that weekly meetings will continue to be on Mondays, beginning September 13th. Don't miss out!
The Outing Club will hold its first meeting of the year today at 3:30 in room 124N. Come by to learn about meetings and trip opportunities for the upcoming school year.
The first meeting of the Green Sierra Coalition (State High's environmental club) will be today in room 213S at 3:30 pm.
Acclivity, State High's art and literary magazine will have our first organizational meeting tomorrow after school in Room 44 North. Any and all who are interested in becoming a part of the staff are welcome to attend this first meeting.
The first Envirothon meeting will be Thursday at 3:30 pm in room 213 south.
Habitat for Humanity Meeting has been moved to Thursday after school in room 119 North
Spanish Club will have the first Fiesta of the Semesta tomorrow from 3:30 until 4:30 in room 112 South. Please see Señorita Muir for more information!
Swing Club will officially begin on September 16th, Thursday after school in the South Auditorium from 3:30-5:30. All are welcome!
Best Buddies Kickoff Meeting is no longer in the South Cafeteria, but rather in 230 South (the Driver's Ed Room). The meeting is still at 6, but just a different location.
School Announcements:
SENIORS! Do you need an ID card? If so, please request one in the North Library by Sept. 30th. You will not automatically be issued an ID card this year because of your personal senior pictures.
Student drivers are reminded to park in the red spaces. Any student parked in the blue spaces will be ticketed/towed. Parking permit applications are available to pick up in room 18 north.
Need 7 or 8 hours of community service? The Knights of Columbus needs volunteers to work community service hours in concession stands for all of the home Penn State football games. Select the games that work best for you and contact Suzanne McBride by email or phone. SuzanneM@psu.edu or 814-863-8597.
SAT Prep Course is being offered through Community Ed. With the first session beginning tonight. Please visit the counseling office for more information.
IMPORTANT for SENIORS: The deadline for registration for the October 9th SAT test is September 10th. (Late registration goes to Sept 24th but an extra fee is applied.) This is the last SAT that will get results back in time for seniors to apply to Penn State for Fall '11 and many colleges. You can register for the test at www.sat.collegeboard.com. Paper registration forms and practice booklets are available in the North Counseling Office.
Any student who has previously taken the Growing a Business Class and would like to work in the Roar Store, please see Mrs. Verbeck in room 202 to discuss your schedule.
Attention Current and Future Learning Enrichment students: If you have not met with your LE teacher, please make sure that you make an appointment this week. Your LE contract is not complete without finishing the necessary paperwork. If you are requesting LE OUT you must have attended a student/parent meeting, and have the following paper work: a current contract, schedule form, green parent consent form and an LE card. There are two remaining student/parent meetings scheduled for this Thursday and next Tuesday, September 14 at the High School South cafeteria at 7:00 pm. Both students and parent/guardian are required to attend.
Sports Announcements:
The Girls Volleyball team had a great start to their season this weekend. Friday the girls won their first match of the season against Dallastown. Saturday the girls battled it out at the Susquehanna Tournament finally defeating Clarion 25-16 25-14 to win it all. The team is one step closer to their State Championship goal.
There will be a boys lacrosse meeting at 3:30 in room 106 on Thursday for any boy not playing a fall sport. If you can not attend, please contact Mr. King.
Bowling Intermurals will begin on Tuesday, September 14th after school. Bus # 23 will pick up students every Tuesday after school in front of the flagpole at the North Building and bring you to Northland Bowl. A late bus will bring bowlers back to the South Building at 5:30pm. The cost for 3 games and shoe rental is $6.25 each week. If you are interested or have questions, see Ms. Abdalla (125 South), or at the Northland Lanes on Tuesday Sept. 14th. All students are welcome to attend.
Attention all students! This weeks home football game against Saint Anthony’s has been declared a Camo Out by the Senior Senate. All students should wear their finest camouflage attire to the game and help cheer on the Little Lions to victory! Come early, cheer loud, Go State! Advance tickets for the game will be available in the SCAHS North Building Athletics Complex and at Rapid Transit Sports from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on September 9 and 10. Tickets cost $5 for students.
Scholarship Information:
Wendy’s High School Heisman scholarship information is now available for male and female athletes. Deadline is October 3, 2010. Information for this scholarship opportunity is available at www.wendysheisman.com.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award recognizes students for their volunteer service in their communities. Deadline for this application is November 8, 2010. Applications are available online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit.
The Elks National Foundation 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship application is now available online at www.elks.org. Deadline is December 1, 2010.
September 3rd
Club & Activity Announcements: Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Fill out the form in your Homeroom packet and bring it to the main office with $65. (Cash or check only. Checks should be made out to “SCASD Activities Fund”) Memories don’t last forever, but a Yearbook will
State High Thespians will be kicking off another great year with their first meeting after school from 3:30 until 5:45 on Tuesday. Information will be shared regarding this year's season, including cast and crew opportunities. So join the troupe next Tuesday, but keep in mind that weekly meetings will continue to be on Mondays, beginning September 13th. Don't miss out!
The Outing Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday at 3:30 in room 124N. Come by to learn about meetings and trip opportunities for the upcoming school year.
The first meeting of the Green Sierra Coalition (State High's environmental club) will be on Tuesday Sept 7 in room 213S at 3:30 pm.
Acclivity, State High's art and literary magazine will have our first organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 8 after school in Room 44 North. Any and all who are interested in becoming a part of the staff are welcome to attend this first meeting.
The first Envirothon meeting will be Thursday Sept 9 at 3:30 pm in room 213 south.
Spanish Club will have the first Fiesta of the Semesta next Wednesday from 3:30 until 4:30 in room 112 South. Please see Señorita Muir for more information!
Swing Club will officially begin on September 16th, Thursday after school in the South Auditorium from 3:30-5:30. All are welcome!
School Announcements:
Student drivers are reminded to park in the red spaces. Any student parked in the blue spaces will be ticketed/towed. Parking permit applications are available to pick up in room 18 north.
The Roar Store will be selling Assignment books during 4th, 5th and 6th periods outside the Roar Store and South Lobby for $5.30.’
SAT Prep Course is being offered through Community Ed. With the first session beginning Sept. 7th. Please visit the counseling office for more information.
IMPORTANT for SENIORS: The deadline for registration for the October 9th SAT test is September 10th. (Late registration goes to Sept 24th but an extra fee is applied.) This is the last SAT that will get results back in time for seniors to apply to Penn State for Fall '11 and many colleges. You can register for the test at www.sat.collegeboard.com. Paper registration forms and practice booklets are available in the North Counseling Office.
Any student who has previously taken the Growing a Business Class and would like to work in the Roar Store, please see Mrs. Verbeck in room 202 to discuss your schedule.
Sports Announcements:
Advance-sale tickets for the State College vs. North Allegheny varsity football game tonight will be sold in the SCAHS North Building Athletics Complex from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm on today. Advance-sale adult general admission tickets are $6.00 and student tickets are $4.00. No student tickets will be sold at the gate. All general admission tickets will be $6.00.
The Boys’ cross-country team’s first regular meet is tomorrow at the Big Valley Invitational. On Saturday, September 11th, they’ll be competing in the Harry Groves Spike shoe meet at the Penn State golf course @ 12:30PM. Come out and see the Little Lions battle teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia.
The girls’ cross country team will open tomorrow at The Big Valley Invitational in Reedsville. Next Saturday the ladies will look to defend their team title at the prestigious Spiked Shoe Invite on the PSU golf course.
The Girl’s Volleyball team will be playing in their season opener tonight at 4:00 P.M vs Dallastown Area High School. Come out and support the girls at their first home game of the season.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that raises money to build homes for people in need. Last year our school's club raised over two thousand dollars by hosting several events and fundraisers including the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Annual Badminton Tournament. This year the club hopes to raise even more and begin building a home. Habitat for Humanity's first meeting is after school next Tuesday, September 7 in room 119 North. Everyone is welcome to come and help a good cause while having a great time!
Scholarship Information:
Wendy’s High School Heisman scholarship information is now available for male and female athletes. Deadline is October 3, 2010. Information for this scholarship opportunity is available at www.wendysheisman.com.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award recognizes students for their volunteer service in their communities. Deadline for this application is November 8, 2010. Applications are available online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit.
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IMPORTANT for SENIORS: The deadline for registration for the October 9th SAT test is September 10th. (Late registration goes to Sept 24th but an extra fee is applied.) This is the last SAT that will get results back in time for seniors to apply to Penn State for Fall '11 and many colleges. You can register for the test at www.sat.collegeboard.com. Paper registration forms and practice booklets are available in the North Counseling Office.
Students, please remember to review and follow the dress code policy in the student handbook. The student handbook can be found on the high school Web site under the "Student" section.
Students interested in obtaining a parking pass for the first semester, should review the student handbook.
