The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If selected, you could receive $1,000, a silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C., next May. If you feel you’ve made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit spirit.prudential.com to apply. Deadline to apply is Nov. 4.

PTSA is sponsoring a fun night Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sky Zone on Quivira. It is only $10 for one hour, bring your school ID and join your friends for some fun at Sky Zone.

Do you love food? Well come help out food club by coming to our fundraiser at Applebees this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Make sure to come by Room 229 and pick up a flyer to take to Applebees, so food club will receive the donations!

Boys basketball open gym has been cancelled for the remainder of this fall.  Again, there will be no more boys basketball open gym this fall.  If you have any questions, please see Coach Rose

Everyone come out to honor and support your Varsity Volleyball seniors tonight!  The Cougar varsity takes on SM North at 6 p.m. in the Aux Gym.  The first 40 students get a free tee shirt and chance to win some great prizes!  See you tonight! Go Cougars!

The Cougar Varsity Gymnastics Team will compete at The State Meet Oct. 25 at SM West starting at 11:00 a.m.  Cost is $6 for students and $7 for adults.  Come out to support the Cougar Gymnasts.

Youth and Government is back! If you are interested in an opportunity to participate in a mock state legislature at the capitol in Topeka with other students from our district and the state then Youth and Government is for you!  If you’re interested in joining Youth and Government please attend an informational meeting Thursday in Room 122 at 7:10 a.m. or 2:50 p.m.  See Mrs. LaMourie if you have questions.

Hey Hey Hey!!!  Orange Army is going PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.  You can purchase a PINK tie dye Orange Army shirt to support the soldiers who are affected by breast cancer.  Profits from these sales will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Please see the table in the mall during all three lunches this week. Money can be turned in at the tables in the mall or Room 132 after school (to Mrs. Dent).  Shirts can be purchased for $10 for students, parents, siblings, family members, and faculty.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN – get your act together!  If you want to be a part of the 6th annual Talent Show, come to Room 132 to sign up and get the rules! Student Council is hosting tryout auditions Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 before and after school in the Orchestra Room 37, but you MUST sign up first!  All music, dance, acting, comedy, poetry, and variety acts are welcomed!  Help make this event one to remember!  See Sophomores Hope Medis and Katie Springer or Mrs. Dent in Room 132 with questions.

If you ordered Homecoming pictures, you can pick them up in the office.