Apr 8, 2008

Project Celebration attendees will not receive a ticket for the event. When you paid your name and information was taken. Packets for each attendee will be available at the Wheat Middle School door.

Apr 7, 2008

Time is running out to purchase a 2008 yearbook. The final deadline is April 20. See Mrs. Davis in room 106 for further information.

Apr 3, 2008

Deadlines for all lessons and final examination requests must be submitted to Texas Tech distance learning no later than April 15. Final exams for TTU must be taken by May 7 to guarantee grades for graduation.

Mar 11, 2008

The boys’ golf team finished first at the Mansfield Legacy Invitational on Monday. Tyler Stone led the team with a round of 79 and finished in a tie for third place individually.

Mar 4, 2008

More than $2.000 was raised for Pennies for Patients. Twenty-five classes participated. Mrs. Thompson’s class is in the lead for the grand prize. It will be official when we collect all the money. Congratulations to all who participated.

Mar 3, 2008

The student council luncheon will be during all lunches on Friday. You must have a ticket to attend. Please bring your STUCO project to Mr. Wall’s room and pick up your ticket by tomorrow afternoon. Junior and sophomore members: In order to be eligible for STUCO next year, you must have completed all of your project assignments.   Ten student council members attended the District 3 Spring Convention at Skyline High School in Dallas last Saturday. CHS won the two highest awards given at the convention. The awards were for Outstanding Student Council and Sweepstakes. This is the 27th consecutive year CHS has won those awards. One hundred sixty-two schoolsl are in district and only 27 schools won both awards.   More than $2.000 was raised for Pennies for Patients. Twenty-five classes participated. Mrs. Thompson’s class is in the lead for the grand prize. It will be official when we collect all the money. Congratulations to all who participated.   Information is available in the counseling center for the Save Old Cleburne scholarship. The deadline for the $1,500 is March 28.   BPA meets Tuesday, March 11 at 7:45 a.m. on the commons. At this time you will have your group picture made for the yearbook. Immediately following the picture you will meet in the Lyceum for the regular meeting. A speaker from Chesapeake will talk about the oil and gas business.   A concert benefiting Wheat Middle School 8th grade will be presented on the commons Monday night, March 10,  from 6-8 p.m. Sonny Burgess is the featured performer. There will also be concessions and a silent auction.   Exchangettes meet for a mandatory meeting tomorrow. Members need to remember to bring money for pictures ($5) and $20 for buttons. At the meeting members will discuss the junior/senior powder puff game. Members will also discuss the projects for the rest of the school year.   Stop by the library any day this week and take the Twlight Quiz. The top score on the quiz will win the Twilight afghan. If more than one person scores a 100 percent, their names will be entered into a drawing for the winner.     Seniors time is running out to purchase baby ads for the yearbook at the reduced rate. After today, the price will increase $25 per ad..   The TAKS test schedule is as follows: March 3—exit level social studies; March 4—no testing; March 5—ninth grade reading, 10, 11 and 12th grade English Language Arts; March 6—Exit level math and March 7—Exit level science.   New scholarships information available in the counseling center is as follows: The Exchangettes scholarship, the University of Houston Frontier Fiesta Association scholarship and the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards.   Information for the Jesse Fantroy scholarship for African-American graduating seniors is now available in the counseling center. The deadline is May 3.   The career center has information on the following scholarships: the Rotary scholarship, the Academic Excellence scholarship and the Rotary Career and Technology scholarship.   Seniors who have at least one semester of Family and Consumer Science need to apply for the Cleburne Area Quilters’ Guild scholarship. The deadline is May 11. Pick up the applications in the counseling center.   The Barbara Vaught Scholarship information for graduating female students is now available in the counseling center. The deadline is April 14.   Seniors receiving scholarships for athletics, academics or other reasons from colleges or universities need to stop by the counseling center and give the information to your counselor for the awards day program.   If you haven’t purchased a 2008 yearbook from Jostens, you may now buy a book from Mrs. Davis in room 106 or from the yearbook editor, Krystan Ellis or other staff members. The cost is $70. We will not be ordering extra yearbooks. If you don’t order before the end of April, you will not have a chance to purchase one next year.     SPORTS   Lady Jackets softball plays Grandview there tonight at 4:30 p.m.   The track teams run in the Pirate Relays in Granbury on Friday.   JV tennis travels to Burleson today for 4 p.m. game against the Elks.   Varsity tennis plays in the Saginaw tournament beginning at 8 a.m. Friday.   Freshmen baseball begins play in the Saginaw tournament beginning Thursday.   JV baseball travels to Waco Midway to play in the Midway tournament on Thursday.   Varsity baseball begins play in the Cleburne tournament beginning Thursday.   Lady Jacket Varsity soccer plays Sequin Kennedale there tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.   Varsity boys’ soccer takes on Sequin plays Kennedale there tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Feb 29, 2008

If you haven’t purchased a 2008 yearbook from Jostens, you may now buy a book from Mrs. Davis in room 106 or from the yearbook editor, Krystan Ellis or other staff members. The cost is $70. We will not be ordering extra yearbooks. If you don’t order before the end of April, you will not have a chance to purchase one next year.

Feb 26, 2008

Seniors time is running out to purchase baby ads for the yearbook at the reduced rate. After March 3, the price will increase $25 per page.

Feb 11, 2008

Prom tickets go on sale Feb. 18 and will remain on sale until Feb. 29. The cost is $50 per person.

Feb 5, 2008

Would you like to win cash or prizes for just coming to school? If you do, then you need to hear what we have in mind. We are going to motivate you to come to school each day by offering prizes and cash for perfect attendance. Watch the announcements for further information.

Feb 4, 2008

Beginning today, students may order the 2008 yearbook from Mrs. Davis in room 106. The cost is $70.

Jan 24, 2008

The credit recovery lab will be open daily from 4 to 7:30 p.m. for students needing help to pass the TAKStest. Students needing to use the lab must stop by the lab  between first and seventh period to pre-register.

Jan 18, 2008

Justice Camp will meet tomorrow from 8 a.m. until noon. Participants need to enter through the doors by the attendance office.

Jan 14, 2008

The 30th annual Golden Girl/Golden Jacket pageant is Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the PAC. Last year’s winners Jordan Wright and Jacob Zachary will perform along with several talented students competing for this year’s title. The cost at the door is $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Jan 9, 2008

FCA’s fifth quarter meeting will be Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight on the commons. Attendance is free. Live music, food and prizes will be provided. Come out and share some fellowship and fun.

Jan 8, 2008

Senior baby ads are now on sale. See Mrs. Davis in room 106 for applications and prices.

Dec 20, 2007

All students who have a student aide class next semester will report to the Pit area the first day of the spring semester at the beginning of their aide period. All aides will be assigned at that time.

Dec 18, 2007

Exchangettes your Christmas Dance pictures are here. You may pick them up from Mrs. Kelley in room 4. Each group picture costs $5.

Dec 17, 2007

Junior Pride members who did not attend last Monday’s meeting need to bring a note to Mrs. Maxey explaining why you did not attend. If you miss two meetings you will be removed from Junior Pride. The next mandatory meeting is tomorrow at 8 a.m. in the drama room.

Dec 14, 2007

Junior Pride members who did not attend last Monday’s meeting need to bring a note to Mrs. Maxey explaining why you did not attend. If you miss two meetings you will be removed from Junior Pride. The next mandatory meeting is Tuesday at 8 a.m. in the drama room.

Nov 14, 2007

Seniors if you plan to graduate in 2008 or earlier and have not filled out a diploma form then you need to see Mrs. Williams in room 233 as soon as possible.  Diplomas cannot be ordered until all forms are completed.

Nov 1, 2007

Jostens’ will be on campus during all lunches today and tomorrow for seniors to order graduation products and juniors who have not ordered Senior rings. See the main office for order packets.

Oct 25, 2007

The following scholarships are now available in the counseling center. Texas Student Housing Scholarship Program – 2008, the 2008 Burger King Scholars Program, Gates Millennium Scholars and the National Commission for Cooperative Education scholarship. See your counselor for further information.

Oct 22, 2007

ACT testing is Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Science department.

Oct 18, 2007

Students interested in taking the driving portion of Drivers’ Education in November need to see Coach Zachary in the history department. You must have your driving permit before taking the driving portion. You will begin driving Nov. 12.

Oct 17, 2007

STUCO is taking donations to help with the medical bills of sophomore Brian Hughes.  Brian was recently diagnosed with a tumor on his thyroid gland and is need of surgery. Unfortunately, the family must have $10,000 in cash as a guarantee before the surgery and necessary tests can take place. The STUCO goal is one thousand dollars or more. Please look deep into your hearts and give generously.

Oct 15, 2007

Exit level TAKS retest for ELA is Oct. 23, Math is Oct. 24, Science is Oct. 25 and Social Studies are Oct. 26.

Oct 9, 2007

A special Friday pep rally for homecoming is scheduled during assembly period. The theme is Battle of the Sexes

Oct 3, 2007

Exit level TAKS retest for ELA is Oct. 23, Math is Oct. 24, Science is Oct. 25 and Social Studies are Oct. 26

Oct 1, 2007

Junior Pride members will be announced at the Oct. 5 pep rally. The juniors will meet immediately following the pep rally to discuss Senior Rings.

Sep 24, 2007

Yearbook underclassmen pictures will be made tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday on the commons beginning at 7:45 a.m. and continuing through 1 p.m. It is the student’s responsibility to get his or her picture taken either before school, during lunch or during the passing period, if doing so will not make them late for class. The yearbook staff is not responsible for students who do not, for whatever reason, have their pictures taken.

Sep 21, 2007

Help save a child’s life by donating a dollar to Saint Jude’s Hospital beginning Monday. The second period class that raises the most money for the cure will receive a free lunch from Chili’s. What could be better?   UIL math participants will meet in Mr. Hargue’s room 229 every Monday at 8 a.m.   Attention Beta Club members: The September Service Project is one day only. The date is Friday, Sept. 28 from 7:45 until 8:15 a.m. on the commons. Check the project sheet in the main office for further information.   UIL Computer applications team will meet Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. in CC7. See Mrs. Roe or Mrs. Anderson for further information.   UIL journalism meets every Wednesday from 8 to 8:25 a.m. in room 106.   You may pick up your 2007 yearbook during lunches or after school. Mrs. Davis has a list of who paid for yearbooks. If you name is not on the list, then you must bring a receipt signed by her or a copy of a cancelled check as proof of purchase. You may not pick up another student’s yearbook without a written note with a contact telephone number from the person whose book you are picking up.   FCA meets next Monday at 7 p.m. at the Oasis. A Bible study on the Parables of Jesus will begin at the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will end around 8 p.m.   On Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Counseling center will host a SAT preparation seminar presented by TEST PREP Seminars, Inc. The cost is $85 for the one day seminar. Children of school district employees receive a $20 discount. If you didn’t receive a letter from the counseling center and want to attend stop by the counseling center for further information. The seminar will be held in the PAC.   See You at the Pole will be next Wednesday at the Flag Pole starting at 7 a.m.  Please join us at the flag pole as we pray for our school and country.  There will be a celebration that night from 6-9 on the commons sponsored by FCA and local churches that will include food and games.  Please join us that evening as we celebrate what God has done that morning.     Seniors:     Sports:   The Lady Jackets play Joshua there tomorrow. Game times are 5 and 6 p.m.   JV tennis plays Burleson here tomorrow at 4 p.m.   JV volleyball plays in the Keller tournament on Saturday. Times are not available.   The Jacket cross country teams run in the Baylor Invitational in Waco on Saturday and the Lady Jacket cross country teams travel to San Antonio for a meet on Saturday.

Sep 20, 2007

On Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., the Counseling center will host a SAT preparation seminar presented by TEST PREP Seminars, Inc. The cost is $85 for the one day seminar. Children of school district employees receive a $20 discount. If you didn’t receive a letter from the counseling center and want to attend stop by the counseling center for further information. The seminar will be held in the PAC.

Sep 19, 2007

You may pick up your 2007 yearbook during lunches or after school. Mrs. Davis has a list of who paid for yearbooks. If you name is not on the list, then you must bring a receipt signed by her or a copy of a cancelled check as proof of purchase. You may not pick up another student’s yearbook without a written note with a contact telephone number from the person whose book you are picking up.

Sep 13, 2007

Senior mug shots for the yearbook will be made again this year at David Bean’s Studio. The deadline to schedule an appointment is December 15. Don’t wait until the last minute to make your appointment because we can’t guarantee you can get them done by the deadline. Get this done in a timely manner.