GHS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Boys varsity soccer practice has been changed to 4:30-6:00 p.m. today.

Reminder: School picture retakes are tomorrow. If you missed the original date for pictures you are required to get your pictures taken this day as well.

The Ultimate Frisbee Club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00 p.m. on the administration field. If you’re interested in learning how to play the sport of Ultimate Frisbee, you can pick up your required paperwork from Mr. Snyder in the choir office, Lucas Kauffman, or in the main office. The paperwork should be turned in the first time you attend.

Line 1, 2 and 3 in the cafeteria will now be cashless.  This means you will need money on your account to purchase food in that line.  You will be able to deposit money in the mornings or online at myschoolbucks.com. This is a free service.

Rule the Road  This is a free teen driving event complete with a road course with instructors and a pizza lunch on October 10^th (note the date change) from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Dept.  This is open to students with a learner’s permit, or in their first year of having their license.  You can pick up a form packet in the main office which must be turned in to Mrs. Stealy with a copy of your learner’s permit or driver’s license by September 28^th.

The volleyball team will be having Hacienda night on Monday. A percentage of their sales will go to the volleyball team for each ticket that has a coupon with it. You can also purchase gift cards to support the team.  Stock up now on your gift cards for Christmas and birthdays! If you are unable to attend on the 14^th and would like to purchase a gift card, stop by the athletic office and see Mrs. West or email her at kwest@goshenschools.org. Coupons for this event can be found at the Welcome Center, in the athletic office or by asking any volleyball player. Come enjoy a night out at Hacienda and support our volleyball team!

Boys and girls bowling practice/try-outs will start on Monday, September 14^th and Wednesday, September 16^th at 4:00 p.m. Please contact Maple City Bowl at 533-8564 for more information. If you like to bowl come and tryout at no cost to you. Any skill level will be considered.

Jostens representatives will be here on Thursday, September 17^th during SRT to take senior orders for cap/gown/tassel units and graduation products in the main gym.  A $75 deposit is required.  Announcement packets are available in the main office or check out all Jostens products at jostens.com.

On Tuesday, October 6^th the GHS and Bethany Christian Volleyball teams will be working together in order to raise funds for Breast Cancer research. The annual Spike Out Cancer event will be held at GHS with the JV game beginning at 5:30 p.m. T-shirts for this event will be $12 and can be purchased by picking up an order form in the athletic office or by printing it off the volleyball website at volleyball.goshenschools.org. You can fill out this form and return it with payment to Kelsey West in the athletic office. Order forms and payment must be returned no later than Friday, September 18^th. You may still purchase a t-shirt even if you are unable to attend the game! All proceeds from ticket, t-shirt and silent auction sales will be donated to the Heart String Sisters Organization here in Goshen to support women in our community. Please come out and support our teams as we fight Breast Cancer!

IHSAA Student-Athlete Tip of the Week: The start of a new school year is usually fun and exciting. There’s nothing like a fresh start! How do you keep that excitement brewing? Here are a few suggestions: Keep up with your studies and make a habit of not falling behind. Eat healthy. Get plenty of rest/sleep. If you are presently involved in a sport, be engaged in the team and pay close attention to all the details it takes to become a contributor whether you start or not. The first grading period will be here before you know it. Make that your top priority!

Herff Jones will be here again tomorrow in the commons during lunch for class ring orders.

If you need an opportunity to earn extra credits or make-up credits, see your counselor to sign up for Merit on The Move that starts on September 16^th after school in the Apex Lab. Space is limited, so talk with your counselor soon!

Tomorrow’s theme for the boys varsity football game is Neon Night. Come out and help light up the stands at Northwood in support of the Redskins! Feel free to wear your shirts to school, as well as to the game.

MEETINGS DURING SRT:

The Human Rights/Stop Human Trafficking Club will meet on Tuesday during the 2^nd session of SRT in room 2350.  The group’s goal this year is to have students interested in stopping modern slavery to meet, educate themselves and engage in activities to increase local awareness.

SPORTS SCORES:

IN SPORTS ACTION TODAY:

The girls JV and varsity golf teams will host Elkhart Central at 4:30 p.m. at Maplecrest.

The boys JV and varsity tennis teams will compete at Northwood at 4:45 p.m.

Girls volleyball will compete at Wawasee tonight. The freshman team will face off against Wawasee and Northridge starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by JV at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7:00 p.m.

The boys freshman football team will host Elkhart Memorial at 5:30 p.m.

The girls JV and varsity soccer teams will travel to Plymouth. The JV team plays at 5:30 p.m., followed by varsity at 7:15 p.m.

The boys and girls JV and varsity cross country teams will travel to Bremen to compete against Bremen and John Glenn at 5:30 p.m.

Go GHS!