STUDENTS AWARDED DECEMBER, JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Late congratulations to Savannah Hammel (9), Carson Young (9), Kelsey Simons (10), Willis Bonzo (10), Tessa Wright (11), Mason O’Donnell (11), Calla Reynolds (12) and Andrew Wolfe (12), who all won Student of the Month for December. December’s theme was “Determination,” and the recipients were announced at the school board meeting on Jan. 8. January’s theme for Student of the Month was “Change Maker.” January recipients were Madison Capehart (9), Edwin Monroy-Hernandez (9), Charlotte Rywolt (10), Nicholas Fessler (10), Anna Majors (11), Nicholas Metzger (11), Abigail Hunter (12) and Leo Kaleugher (12). Students received certificates for their awards at the board meeting on Jan.15.
DISTRICT ISSUES TWO FID DAYS
The district announced Flexible Instruction Days (FID) on Jan. 20 and Jan. 25, due to freezing temperatures, wind chill and snow. The temperature ranged from 4 degrees Fahrenheit to 16 degrees Fahrenheit on Jan. 20. On the morning of Jan. 25, snow reached roughly 14 to 16 inches in the Beaver County area. Students logged into their classes via Google Meet starting at 9:00 a.m. as opposed to 7:40 a.m. The schedule for FID Days eliminates one lunch period and PLT, causing the day to be shorter and allowing students to sleep in longer.
OFFICE SENDS GRADUATION FORM TO SENIORS
On Jan. 20, the office emailed the senior class a graduation form. The form requires students to list their name, height and weight to determine sizes for graduation caps and gowns. Information needs to be submitted by Feb. 6 to ensure diplomas and attire are ordered in time. No money is due at this time, but payment will be required on a later date.
PERMISSION SLIPS DUE FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. FIELD TRIP
Mr. Nathaniel Langelli will be holding a field trip for junior and senior students to Washington, D.C. on April 3. While in the city, students will attend the Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival is a tribute friendship between the United States and Japan. The 3,000 blossoms were a gift sent by the former Mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki, in 1912. The celebration dates range from March 20 to April 12, and feature events like the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 11 and the Blossom Kite Festival on March 28. The day trip is available to all juniors and seniors. Payments of $70.00 and permission slips are due to Mr. Langelli on Jan. 30.
WINTER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO SENIORS, JUNIORS
There are a number of scholarships available to the senior class. America250PA is awarding 25 scholarships of $10,000 each, which is valid for any Pennsylvania college or university. Three scholarships were available to seniors through the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) scholarship program, awarding prizes of $10,000 and $5,000. Applications for the PHADA scholarships were due on Jan. 23. A scholarship is also available for juniors, awarding $10,000 through The Pennsylvania Society. To apply, students must submit a video presentation based on one of three prompts. Seniors are asked to check their email inboxes for monthly scholarship newsletters.
HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS WINTER PEP ASSEMBLY
On Friday, Jan. 23, a winter pep assembly was held in the high school gymnasium during PLT. The pep rally featured the basketball, wrestling and bocce teams. The bocce team challenged staff to a live match, where the Bulldogs beat the staff 2-0. Additionally, cheerleaders performed short dances with teachers of their choice, and students were selected to push a pie in the staff’s face. As a call back to the last pep rally, the sophomore class was invited to a tug-of-war rematch against the teachers. They lost the rematch, but won a different match against volunteers from the audience. To provide entertainment, the “Big Red” Marching Band performed stands tunes. The band played “Hey Baby,” “Sweet Caroline,” “Bulldogs” and “Tusk.”