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785-890-5656
FAX 785-890-8517

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Activities Week of Nov 16
Sunday, Nov 15
2:00 PM - Musical

Monday, Nov 16 Gold Day
First day of practice for basketball & wrestling
4:00 PM - Goodland Invitational Scholars Bowl

Tuesday, Nov 17 Black Day
6:30 PM - Football Potluck Dinnr

Wednesday, Nov 18 Gold Day
Noon - Bloodmobile

Thursday, Nov 19 Black Day
Quarter 2 Mid-terms
10:30 AM - Picture Retakes
1:00 PM - Yearbook Original Pictures
3:30 PM - Winter Sports Pictures

Friday, Nov 20 Gold Day
FCCLA Cluster Meeting - Salt Lake/Louisville
6:00 PM - Nu Phi Mu Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, Nov 21
FCCLA Cluster Meeting - Salt Lake/Louisville
Nu Phi Mu Arts & Crafts Fair

MENU ~ WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16
Monday
Breakfast: French Toast, Cereal, Fruit or Juice, Milk
Lunch: Burrito, Lettuce/Cheese, Tri-Tater, Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk

Tuesday
Breakfast: Muffin, Yogurt, Cereal, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Turkey, Mashed Potates, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Dinner Roll, Pumpkin Dessert, Milk

Wednesday
Breakfast:Breakfast Burrito, Cereal, Juice or Fruit, Milk
Lunch: Spaghetti, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Fruit, Garlic Bread, Milk

Thursday
Breakfast: Donut, Cereal, Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pigs In a Blanket, French Fries, Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk

Friday
Breakfast: Biscuit Sausage Sandwich, Cereal, Fruit or Juice, Milk
Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Salad Bar, Dessert, Milk

MIDTERMS
Q1 - September 24th
Q2 - November 19th
Q3 - February 4th
Q4 - April 22nd

SCHOLAR'S BOWL
Scholar's Bowl practice will be every Wednesday morning at 7:30.

Basketball assistants
The 2009 - 10 GHS Boys and Girls Basketball Teams are looking for students that would be interested in being part of the programs as either managers, computer statisticians or as a filmer. If interested contact Coach Scheopner or Coach Smith.

Dental Screenings
The Kansas Statute for Health Programs states....".......school districts are hereby required to provide for free a dental inspection annually for all children.....'. This screening will be done annually along with the Vision & Hearing.

Ineligibility (from Student Handbook)
During the time of an In School Suspension, a student may practice, but will not be eligible to participate and/or attend any school activity. Ineligibility lasts for the entire day and evening of the suspension.
Students absent any part of the school day will not be eligible to practice or participate in any athletic event or school activity held on that day (example - dances). Some exceptions MAY apply: doctor's appointment, other school activity and funeral. The principal must approve any exception.

2009-2010 ACT Dates
Register online ACT Registration or packets available in the counselor's office

GHS Code = 171-140

Test Date	Registration Deadline
Dec 12, 2009	Nov 6, 2009
Feb 6, 2010	Jan 5, 2010
April 10, 2010	Mar 5, 2010
Jun 12, 2010	May 7, 2010

ELKS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP -This is a scholarship that is open to families of Elks members. Other requirements are that student must be a high school senior, must apply online at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Application is due on January 8,10. See the counselor if you have any questions.

JOHN F KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST This essay requires that you write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by JFK in Profiles in Courage. If you are a high school student 9-12 grades. Deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 9,2010. First place winner receives a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to go in a savings account. For complete guidelines, visit www.jfklibrary.org. If you have questions,see the counselor.

FHSU- KS ACADEMY OF MATH & SCIENCE KAMS is currently recruiting its 2nd class of high school sophomores, or the equivalent, who will begin their experience in August as juniors. This is a program for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in and aptitude for math and science. Tuition, books and frees are free for KS public school students. For more info on this subject go to www.fhsu.edu/kams

CAMPUS EVENTS AT THE NWKTC The NWKTC has a lot in store for prospective students this year...... TECH EXPO-OPEN HOUSE, November 4, 09 SKILLS USA COMPETITION- Feb. 9, 09 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY-March 10,10 DRAFTING EXHIBIT- April 4, 10 GET OUT TO GET IN- April 14, 10 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION- May 6, 10

SWE WEEKEND OF ENGINEERING-KU SWE WEEKEND OF ENGINEERING AT KU-This is a camp for high school girls that gives you chance to look at Engineering. Open to all high school girls. If interested there are 2 weekends available, November 14-15, 09 or March 6-7,10. Questions, contact Lindsey McCraig at 785-864-2989 or www.women-engineers@ku.edu.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT CCC If you plan to go to CCC, you could be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. This is a 2 year scholarship award woth $1,500 per year. To be eligible must have a CGPA of 3.0 or above, be an exceptional individual and demonstrate leadership qualities and have an ACT score of 21 or above. If you qualify- please sign up in the counselor's office. Deadline for scholarship is January 22, 2010.