DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

3/3/2008

General

Students in grades 9-11 will be pre-registering online this week during Seminar.  9th graders will pre-register in the multi-purpose room on Tuesday, 10th graders in the multi-purpose room on Wednesday, and 11th graders in the HS media center on Thursday.  The course registration book for 2008-09 can be found on the school’s webpage (go to High School, then High School Sharepoint, and then find the “Course Registration Book 08-09”).  Please feel free to talk to Mr. Embrock, Mr. Huntington, or any of your teachers about pre-registering for next year’s classes.

 

Driver’s education spring session sign-up. The first class will be held March 8th and classes will run thru May 3rd. Driving may continue longer than the May 3rd date. Most classes are held on Saturday mornings starting at 8:00 running until 11:00. Driving times are Saturdays after classes and after school days to fit the students’ schedules. The cost for the class this year is $175.00 for in school district students and $190.00 for those out of the school district. Sign-up with Vicki Berschman in the high school office. Half of the class cost is expected at sign-up and the remainder before the first day of class.

The deposit for driver’s education is non-refundable.  Once you are signed up to take the class you will be required to finish the course, per Mr. Hill.

 

All Seniors in 3rd hour government: Remember to pick up your blank bumper stickers. They're in Miss Smith's hanging file.

 

Deadline for ordering a North Iowa duffle bag is Friday, March 7.  Smaller duffle bags cost $20 and larger ones $30.  You personalize your duffle bag for only $5.  Orders can be handed into the office.

 

There will be a brief National Honor Society meeting on Tuesday in Mr. Potter's room at 11:40.  Please be prompt. 

 

The following representatives will be at NIHS this next week:

Monday, March 3 - Simpson College at 11:30

Tuesday, March 4 - US Army in the lobby over noon hour

Wednesday, March 5 - La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City - 11:45

Thursday, March 6 - National Guard over noon hour

Friday, March 7 - U.S. Air Force over noon hour

 

The parking west of the school has traditionally been reserved for seniors and juniors.  Sophomores and freshmen please respect this and park in other areas around the school.  Thank you.

 

Extra Help sessions are provided in the Study Center room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:00 pm for students wanting/needing some extra help with homework.  Most high school teachers are available before or after school to work with you as well.  If you need extra help with homework or need some guidance on assignments, the Extra Help sessions could be very helpful for you.  If transportation is a factor and keeps you from staying after school to get help, you are welcome to ride the shuttle bus.  Make sure you are doing everything you can to get homework and assignments completed and taking care of your academics.