There may be times when the announcements do not change,  but when they change you will be updated. Announcements: Feb. 3, 2012

ATTENTION STUDENTS: When you are absent you must bring a note, with the reason for your absence, to the office when you return.

Buckeye Boys’ & Girls’ State Applications are due to Mrs. Herr by 3:00 today.

Reminder to 8^th graders: please turn in your scoliosis forms to the office.

Attention all baseball players participating in a winter sport: There will be a brief meeting in Coach Rothrock’s room Monday morning at 7:45a.m.

There will be a meeting in Mrs. Brimley’s room for all National Honor Society members Thursday, Feb. 9^nd at 7:40a.m.

S.A.D.D. will be taking orders for Valentine’s Day Roses during lunch Feb. 6^th –Feb.13^th. The roses must be paid for when you order them. The roses will be passed out during 9^th period on Tuesday, Feb. 14^th. The cost of the roses will be $2.25 each.

Attention to all seniors attending the trip: Your balance for the trip is due by next Friday at the very latest, unless you are working conce4ssions over the next 2 weeks. Please see Mrs. Rajner or Mrs. Huffman if you need to know your balance.

Softball players: A reminder that softball conditioning is right after school on Tuesday and Thursday. See Coach Haynes when you are unable to attend. Softball players coming to conditioning Thursday bring your mit and clothes for outside if the weather permits we will go outside.

Junior & Senior Ladies: Are you in need of a beautiful gently-used prom dress at the right price? Would you rather “Go Green” and reuse a dress instead of spending your green to buy a dress? Then go shop where there will be over 100 next-to-new, current gowns available at no charge. Gowns are available in all sizes and styles and some still have the tags on them. “Don’t Stress Over the Dress” will be held at the Findlay Village Mall (Storefront between Maurices and Coach House Gifts) Friday, March 9 from 5:00-9:00pm and Saturday, March 10 from 10:00-3:00pm Each girl is allowed to receive ONE dress, each girl may bring with her one female guest (parent or friend) to help her shop. Males will be asked to sit in waiting area as to make sure girls do not feel self conscience. An adult cannot shop for a girl unless that girl is present.

Students are invited to Sentinel Career and Technology Center's "Winter Open House" on Monday, February 6 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. If you have applied or are considering attending Sentinel, now is the time to ask questions and check out the opportunities available. Current students, lab instructors, business representatives, and college representatives will be available to talk to throughout the evening. Find out how you can "train for college, a career and your future" at Sentinel Career and Technology Center.

There is also an "All you Can Eat Pancake Dinner" (pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and choice of drink) sponsored by the Food Service and Electrical Trades Programs from 4:30-6:30. Cost is $6.00 for Adults and $3.00 children 12 and under.

Seniors: If you are planning on attending Owens Community College in the fall, see Mrs. Herr for a scholarship opportunity.

Bascom Lion’s Scholarship is now available in the Guidance Office.2/3

Any senior who wants to submit their own senior picture for the end of year video, needs to do so before February 3^rd. Please submit a wallet sized photo to Trevor Risner or Mrs. Burns. If you don’t submit a photo then your photo from Gaietto Images will be used.

The Relay for Life teams will be sponsoring a Harlan’s chicken dinner on Feb. 10 before the boy’s basketball games and the Coaches vs. Cancer events. Tickets are $8 and must be preordered.

Attention Seniors: Seniors who will be 18 by May 1, 2012 who are interested in a career building roads, bridges, dams, and assist in construction of large buildings and other structures. See Mrs. Herr for more information on becoming an Ohio Operating Engineer Apprentice.

Students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the State of Ohio’s Kids Safe Online poser contest. The contest is part of a national contest to promote safe and secure Internet usage among young people. The top three winning posters from each grade group (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) will be submitted to the Multi-State Cyber Security Awareness Calendar Contest. Official rules, entry form and information regarding poster topics are available at www.InfoSec.OHIO.gov Deadline is Sunday, February 19.