Daily Announcements
Friday, Mar. 19, 2010

Coach Kirkpatrick's girls' PE classes are sponsoring Jump Rope for Heart on Tuesday March 30. Any student wishing to jump and raise money for this program may participate during their study hall periods 1, 2, 3, 6, & 8. See Coach K or Nurse Halley for more details - they will be visiting Study Halls with information.

Seniors: Prom is April 17!! Please turn in pictures of you and your friends for the prom slide show, to your class officers, as soon as possible. Also, if you would like to work to help decorate the Elks, you must sign up in the office with Mrs. Kakac. Turn in your After-Prom permission slips to Mrs. Simmers or Cecily Hutcheson.

The FCHS Library Annual Art Contest is currently underway!! Do you like to draw, paint, take pictures, or write poetry? There are eight different categories: sketches, painting, colored drawing, landscape photography, life photography, poetry, computer-edited art, and miscellaneous. The winner in each category will win a $10 Wal-Mart gift card, and the deadline for entries is April 9th. See Miss McVaigh in the library for more information.

The FCHS Student Council Red Cross-sponsored Blood Drive will be next Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the girls' gym. Any FCHS student who is 16 years of age or older is eligible to be a blood donor. No parental permission form is needed if you are 18 years of age or older. Students who are 16 and 17 years of age must bring a signed parental permission form. These are available in the main office next to the sign up sheet. And thank you, in advance, to all FCHS students or faculty who will be giving the gift of life. Sign up now in the office or with any Student Council member to choose your time between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for next Tuesday, March 23!

Fairfield Police Association will be hosting its 9th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament, with the assistance of the Fairfield Lady Mules basketball team. March 27th is the date set for the Men's Open. Entry fee is $40 per team of three or four players. Entry forms can be picked up in the main office or at the Fairfield Police Department. Forms and fees need to be submitted back to the Fairfield Police Department or Officer McMeen by next Tuesday, March 23.

Guidance has received information concerning the Wayne County Memorial VFW Scholarship. This is a $1000 scholarship. Interested students should see Guidance for details. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2010.

Guidance now has information concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship for Murray State University. These scholarships are being offered to incoming male students who have excelled in the development of a Sound Mind and a Sound Body. For more information and any an application, see Guidance. The deadline to apply is May 17, 2010.

Lawrence Technological University is offering its annual Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics which recognizes 11th grade students for outstanding academic achievements in these skills. For more information and an application see Guidance. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2010.

Guidance has received the applications for the Wayne County Corn Growers Scholarship. This is a $250 scholarship for a student going into some phase of agriculture. See Guidance for an application. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2010.

Guidance has received applications for the Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship for University of Illinois. This scholarship is being offered to the incoming male students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during their high school career. See Guidance for an application - the deadline to apply is April 23, 2010.

Teachers: Reading Across the Curriculum will be on Monday during 4th hour.

Reminder: After 5th hour today, we will have 30-minute 7-8th hours. At 2:00, you will be dismissed by floors to attend the assembly in the east gym. School will be dismissed at 3:00, as usual.