Friday, May 11, 2012

Starting today, there is a sign-up sheet for tutors for the ASSIST program.  The sheet is posted by the door of room 3.120.  Please sign up for a shift in advance of when you plan to come in (3 tutors per day). 

Election results are in for your Student Senate Senators! The winners for the incoming Sophomores are Maycie McGowen, Will Willoughby, and Kayla Gercak. The winners for the incoming Juniors are Evan Williams, Jack Block, and Stephen Pepps. And the winners for the incoming Seniors are Hannah Smith, Paige Holcomb, and David Schufelt. If you are interested in being a Senator for 2012-13, please get an application form from the Counseling office or Room 2.126. There will be 3 Senators appointed for each class (current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors). Applications are due by Friday, May 18th to Mr. Searing.

SENIORS:  If you are pursuing a career in the legal field, please check the counseling office for a scholarship opportunity.  Deadline is May 31, 2012.

The Kalamazoo County Bar Association, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the re-establishment of the Kalamazoo County Legal Explorers Post.  Our next presentation will be Wednesday, May 23 in the courtroom of and with Judge Giguere at 4pm.  Meet at the Michigan Avenue courthouse entrance at 3:45.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Dixon in room 2.132 for more details and how to RSVP by Mon. May 21 to attend this last event of the school year.

Did you ever wonder what it feels like to save someone's life?  Find out:  Give blood at Portage Northern’s last blood drive of the year on Wednesday, May 23 from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm in the Northern community rooms.  If you'd like to sign up for an appointment time to donate, see Ms. Connaughty in the guidance office.  It takes just a little of your time to give someone else the gift of a lifetime.  In addition to saving lives, Portage Northern's grad bash will receive $10.00 per attempted donation.  Come to support grad bash and save a life as well!  Parents, students, faculty and staff all welcome.  For more information on blood donation visit www.miblood.org.

Seniors, if you have any outstanding student fines, they MUST be paid before May 25th, if you plan to walk in the graduation ceremony. 

ALL NHS Members! There is a MANDATORY meeting on the 14th after or before school; we will keep track of who attends. We will discuss the after school party, due dates, and any confusions. Make sure you attend. Meeting will be in the Learning Commons.

Seniors - Did you miss the chance to sign up for grad bash?  There's still time!  See Mrs. Augustine in the 3rd floor office to sign up for "Oh, the Places You'll Go!” this year's all-night, fun-filled event following graduation for the Class of 2012.  Be sure to bring your signed waiver form and ticket money.  Don't miss out on the fun!

ATHLETICS

Wednesday afternoon Eugene Ro and Matt Slack lead the Huskie golf team with 45 and 46 at their home SMAC match at the Moors, followed by freshmen Matt Stanley and Kevin Werme 46 and 47.

Attn Varsity Track Kids and staff: Today's track release times vary. 1:15 Field Event Kids, 2:15 Sprinters in the (100, 200 and hurdlers), 2:30 the 3200 relays teams and All other distance kids will leave after school.  If you are not on the early dismissal list for today and you choose to leave early, you will receive an unexcused absence.  A copy of the early dismissal list is in the athletic office. JV KIDS, we'll see you tomorrow at 8:30 am!!!

The football team will be having a Car Wash in front of Dashworks on Westnedge Saturday. Come between 9 am and 1 pm and have your car washed by your favorite player. Players that need to sign up for a shift need to see Coach Scherm today.

On Tuesday May 15th, 6:30pm at the Portage Northern High School Commons area there will be a boys and girls soccer pre-season meeting for all future and current Portage Northern Soccer Players.  All interested 8th grade boys and girls soccer players, along with their parents, are welcome to attend.

The Women's Soccer team is having a car wash and can drive on Saturday May 19th from 10a-2p.  Bring your dirty cars and returnable cans and bottles to the PCEC front parking lot to help support the Women's Soccer team.

Come out and support the First Annual Alumni Baseball game this Saturday, as former baseball players will be taking on the current Varsity team at 3:00 PM on the Huskies field.