September 8, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Boozhoo
(boo-zhoo)
Meaning: Greetings
1. International Literacy Day is celebrated annually on September 8 to highlight the vital importance of literacy as a matter of human rights and dignity.
2. Attention all chess players – Please come speak to Mr. Singh if you are interested in joining the chess club this year. The goal is to meet twice a week for games. Let Mr. Singh know if you want to play.
3. Calling all gamers! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up a controller for the first time, come chat with Ms. Herrington or Mr. Medd if you want to join the Esports Club this year. Matches kick off next Monday, and the plan is to meet twice week in the library. Drop by and let Ms. Herrington or Mr. Medd know if you’re in!
4. Music Clubs – Concert Band will begin rehearsals on Wednesday after school from 2:30 to 4 pm. All grades are invited. We will be preparing for the Forest Fall Fair. Jazz Band normally runs on Tuesday’s at lunch – for this week we will meet on Thursday to look at the music for the year.
5. Junior and Senior Girls’ Basketball Tryouts – Tryouts for both teams will begin tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday after school this week. They will begin at 2:30 and run until 4:00. Signup sheets are posted outside the girls’ change room, please add your name. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Sanders or Mr. Willemse.
6. Junior and Senior Boys’ Volleyball Tryouts – Tryouts for both teams will begin on Monday, September 14th at lunch, and continue Tuesday, September 15th after school from 2:30-4:00 and Wednesday, September 16th at lunch. If you are interested in trying out for the team sign up on the sheet outside the boys’ phys ed office. If you have any questions, see Mr. Eberlin or Mrs. Cundick.
7. Boys’ Baseball Tryouts – Tryouts for the baseball team will take place on Monday, September 14th, Wednesday, September 16th and Thursday, September 17th after school from 3:00-4:00 at the baseball diamond across town. If you are interested in trying out for the team sign up on the sheet outside the boys’ phys ed office. If you have any questions, see Mr. Eberlin or Mr. Medd.
8. Golf Team Information Meeting – Mr. Baird will be holding a meeting at the beginning of lunch today in Room 185 (in the Science hall) to talk about how tryouts will occur this year for the golf team. If you are interested in trying out for the team, sign up on the sheet in room 185. If you miss the meeting, feel free to come ask Mr. Baird any questions.