All juniors will be released today, after the KUGR news show, for an information session about the PSAT in the auditorium.  After all juniors have arrived, the presentation will last approximately 20 minutes 9th, 10th and 12th graders will be released to travel 5 minutes later.

There will be a prom committee meeting at 7:10 a.m. tomorrow in room 124.

Thespian Troupe #888 is selling trash bags.  Many types of bags and sizes are available to order. See a Thespian to place your order or contact Ms. Rodgers.

Key Club meeting is today morning at 7:10 a.m. in room 155 or after school in the library.  We have several projects to discuss. If community service is your thing, join us!

All of you Cougars better be getting your tails to this year’s football “T A I L gate” Tomorrow, at 5:30 p.m. You will have a roaring time playing games and eating some yummy food as you sike yourself up for the NW Cougar battle against the East Lancers.  BE THERE!!!!! And by the way Cougars…the theme is PREPPY so be sure to whip out your finest argyle sweaters and collared shirts! Stay CLASSY Northwest!!!!!!!!

If you purchased an orange army t-shirt, they are in!!  Please go to the cafeteria immediately after school to pick up your shirt!!  If you missed ordering a shirt the first time, we’re taking a second order.  Fill out an order form and pay $10 during all three lunches every day next week!

CHIPOTLE!!! Is Monday, Sept. 22.  Come eat at Chipotle at Quivira and SM Pkwy between 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Tell the cashier that you are there for the SMNW fundraiser.  This is a fundraiser for After Prom, so please come out and support the event!

Do you need a little help with homework? Want to do well on that next test? Please feel free to get assistance from your friendly peers in National Honor Society. Just come to the Library before or after school and look for the very large, obnoxiously decorated sign on the right hand.

The library store is having a Going Out of Business Sale…check the library bulletin board for items available AND the sale prices!  This sale includes the last of the orange and black Dr. Seuss-like hats that will surely become collector’s items!

Ladies and Gentlemen – the moment you’ve all been waiting for.  The theme for this year’s Homecoming Dance will be, drum roll please… ROYAL ROMANCE: A NIGHT IN LONDON!  Start asking your dates, shoppin’ for your dress, and gettin’ your dancin’ shoes on for the most formal event of your entire high school career.

The Homecoming dance will be on Oct. 4 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Don’t forget to wear appropriate formal attire.  That means a suit and tie with a collared shirt and formal dresses.  Keep your shoes on for the entire night and keep the dancing clean.  NW has an outside guest policy – you MUST pick up a form in the office if you are bringing a date from another school.  You can’t wait until the last minute because forms must be turned in to the office by Oct. 1!  Stay tuned to find out more about ticket sales next week.  Can’t wait to see you there!

Looking for that special dress for Homecoming, but not looking to spend a lot of money?  Come check out the dresses available at no cost to students in the Counseling office.  Students are welcome to come before and after school, but must leave the office by 3:00 p.m. Students should not plan to come between classes.

This is just a reminder of the orange card process. Parents cannot sign the orange card before teachers have completed the card.  The card must be done correctly, all teachers should sign the card on Wednesday and Thursday, students then take the card home on Thursday night for parent signature, and return the card promptly to their designated coach on Friday morning.  If a parent signs the card before all the classroom teachers have signed, the card will not be accepted and you will be ineligible for the following week.

The Cougar Varsity Gymnasts won their meet last night, defeating SM West, SM North, Olathe South and Olathe North. The Top cougars were:  Olivia Williams, winning the All Around, and Leah Steinacker, 2nd in All Around.  The JV team placed 2nd, led by Taylor Moore, who scored 2nd in All Around.  Congratulations Cougar Gymnasts!
OOOH that SMELL, Can’t you smell that smell, OOOH that smell, the smell of cougars around you…  On Tuesday, the boys varsity soccer team defeated the Shawnee Mission East Lancers by a score of 2-1.  After conceding a one goal lead, Ethan Bowman tucked away the equalizer in the second half shortly followed by the go ahead goal by Nate Jones.  It was the first league win for the boys this season.   Tonight, the boys take on their inter league rival, the Vikings of SM West.  Game time is 7:00 p.m. Location is SMAC. Be the crowd, bring the noise, come rock the Cougar Cauldron!