TONIGHT, AUGUST 15, WILL BE THE FIRST FREE EVENING ACT REVIEW CLASS for the September ACT test.  The review session will be from 6-8pm in room B113 and will cover a portion of the English subtest.

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AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL PLAY, LITTLE WOMEN, are after school today, August 15.  Please see Ms. Corvera in room A213 for information.  Student Leader and Crew applications are due tomorrow, August 16.

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS are available in the STUCO store, Activities Office, and outside of room D206.  Be sure to complete the application and return it to the Activities Office by Friday, August 19.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING BSAAC:  Applications will be posted outside of room D206 and are due to Mrs. Saxton by Friday, August 26!

THE STUDENT COUNCIL STORE AND NEW COFFEE STATION are now open!  Stop by to check out new apparel and grab a refreshing drink!

ANYONE INTERESTED BEING PART OF THE PHS SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM THIS YEAR is invited to attend a Welcome Meeting this Thursday, August 18 during Contact Time in Room A214.  The meeting is intended for new and returning members, as well as students who just want to see what Speech & Debate is all about.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS:  National Honor Society applications are now available and are due by Monday, August 29.  See Mr. Brueckmann (D202) or Mrs. Schwendemann (E204) for more information.

STUDENTS WHO STILL NEED TO PICK UP THEIR LAPTOP may do so at the iLearn Service Center, F218, during 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, or 7^th hours today.  (1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd hours, the iLearn Service Center will only be available for teacher/student laptop issues.)  To pick up your laptop, you must have payment ready and your parents must have completed e-registration.  Students whose parents have not completed e-registration will not be issued a laptop until e-registration is completed.

COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• SENIORS: 

• Schedule your appointment with Mrs. Luraschi now to discuss your plans for after high school.  See Ms. Patrick, in the Guidance Office, to schedule.
• Register for the Sept. 10 ACT now.  See Mrs. L for a fee waiver if you receive free/reduced lunch.  Late fees will still apply.

• JUNIORS AND SENIORS:  College Planning Night is on Tuesday, August 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. in the Auditorium at PHS.  Bring your parents and learn all about college admission.  College Speakers include:  University of Iowa, Truman State, Illinois College, Western Illinois University, and St. Charles Community College.

• ALL STUDENT ATHLETES:  An NCAA and College Athletics Presentation will be held on Tuesday, September 6 from 7-8pm. in the Auditorium at PHS.  Bring your parents and learn about NCAA Division Athletics & requirements and how to prepare in high school from the SIUE Athletic Director and Compliance Officer.

• WORD OF THE WEEK:  This week’s word is ADJACENT (uh-jase-ent)

Adjacent is an adjective, and it means “next to, sharing a border, wall, or point.”

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