SHS Announcements

Monday, March 27

General Announcements

Fun fact for the day: Green Eggs and Ham started as a bet.  The Dr. Seuss classic grew out of a bet with his editor that he could not create a book using fewer than 50 different words. The editor put $50 on the line and lost!

Congratulations to our 2023 Junior May Court:  Kaycie Andrews, Ava Biagi, Ava Brown, Elena McCutcheon, Ava Medure, John Fitzgerald, Mason Gent, John Hughes, Ryder Tabacheck, and Chase Weihrauch.  “Cinco de May Day” will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium and will include entertainment from your fellow students.  We hope to see you there!

Attention students:  University of Pittsburgh offers a free Cyber Camp for a range of tech skills.  It is sponsored by the Air Force Association.  This is open to students entering grades 9-12 next year.  Email Ms. Mellon for a link.  Registration starts April 5th.

Attention juniors and seniors! The Simcoach Games' Summer Apprenticeship application process is now open.  This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in game design or creating interactive experiences.  Email Ms. Mellon for the web link if you are interested.

Do you dream of being a videogame designer?  Then the Games for Change competition is for you.  Your game must revolve around one of the following themes: “Climate Action Heros”, “Give Peace a Chance”, or “Positive Play:  Designing Inclusive Virtual Worlds.”  You can use any platform for your game.  SCRATCH, Alice, CoSpaces, Unity, and Twine are just some examples.  This is open to grades 7-12.  Games are due at the end of March.  Email Ms. Mellon for details.

Student Services Announcements

Attention Seniors:  The Lower Valley Food Bank is providing a $500 award that will be given to one Senior this year.  If you have volunteered at the food bank during your junior or senior years, please get an application from the guidance office.  Volunteering is the only criteria!!  Applications are due NO LATER than Thursday March 30th at 12:00 Noon.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Novich.

Clubs and Activities 

Attention all 7th & 8th graders who signed up to be on the committee for the planning of the 7th & 8th Grade Activities Club: There will be a meeting immediately after school today in the library to start talking about events for the remainder of the year. Please check your emails at some point today to see more information from Mrs. Britton.

🎭Join the SHS Drama Club for their spring production of “Seussical the Musical” on March 31, April 1 and April 2.  Tickets are available to purchase online using this link:  https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/72085   Tickets will also be available to purchase at the Box Office one hour prior to curtain!  

🧚The SHS Prom Committee welcomes juniors and seniors to the 2023 Jr-Sr Prom, Enchanted Forest.  The prom will be held at Springwood Conference Center in Verona on Friday, May 12, from 6pm-10pm.  Tickets will be $45/person and will go on sale in B and C lunches April 14-20th. You will not be able to purchase a ticket after April 20th.  If you are planning to bring a date from another school, please pick up a guest form from the office and turn it into the office, along with a copy of your guest’s photo ID, by April 28.  Any questions, please see Mrs. Tryon or Mrs. Hrin. Hope to see you there!  

There are a LIMITED NUMBER of 2021-2022 Yearbooks still available for purchase in the Main Office for $75, cash or check.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Dale in the Office.  Checks should be made payable to: SHS Activity Fund.

🚌Activity Bus is available every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. High School pickup time is 3:45 pm. 

Athletic News

Boys Basketball Open Gyms start on 4/10.  Open gyms will be held every Monday and Thursday at 6pm for all 8-11th graders.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Noel.

Attention Students in grades 7-11:  Cheer tryouts for 2023-2024 will be held on Saturday, April 15, from 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM.  Please contact Ms. Noel, the Athletic Director, if you would like to sign up.

Spring Athletic Schedules are available by clicking:  https://springdalejshs.bigteams.com/main/calendar/ 

This Week’s Athletic Schedule:

Cafeteria News (https://www.avsdweb.org/images/2022-23/Mar23SHSmenu.pdf ) 

♻️ Please recycle your empty plastic bottle and cans in the cafeteria garbage cans with blue lids. Thanks!

Today’s Lunch:  Steak Burger with Baked Fries, Pizza or Chicken Sandwich

Tomorrow’s Lunch:  Beef & Cheese Nachos with Corn, Pizza or Toasted Hoagie