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Clarinda Cayuse Horse Club at Clarinda tonight cancelled.

Trash pickup will be next Thursday, May 21 at 6:00. Meet at the south sign on Hiway 71. Wear boots and gloves. Orange vests and trash bags will be provided. In case it is raining, we will have our meeting at 6:00 and try to pick up trash another time.

Today’s Activities:
*HS Boys Sectional Golf @ Griswold, leave from Bus Barn at 8:30 a.m.
*1 p.m. - 3rd - 5th Grade Field Day
SENIORS LAST DAY!
*Senior legacy pictures.
*5th pd: Student Council Rep's and class officer voting.
*4 p.m. HS G/B District Track @ Corning, dismiss @ 2:15 p.m., leave @ 2:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Armed Forces Day
SUNDAY
*10 a.m. Baccalaureate
*2 p.m. Commencement

Lunch Menu: Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Dinner Roll , Milk

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Question of the Week: What will happen in August that has never been seen before by man in recorded history?

*Please turn in registration forms for Mrs. Williams basketball camp by Friday.

*There has been a change in the yearbook pictures. JH will be on Thursday and high school will be on Friday. All seniors need to report to Ms. Sukup or Jacy to get remember when sheets for the yearbook. They will be due Friday.

*The Valley Booster 4-H trash pickup and meeting will be Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Meet at the south sign on highway 71. Livestock ID’s are due to the Extension Office this Friday, May 15. The office closes promptly at 4 p.m.

*The Ragbrai committee is encouraging groups and clubs to participate as food vendors on July 20. There will be guidelines in this week’s Villisca Review. Please consider this project for your group.

*Ragbrai tshirt designs are due to Ms. Sukup by Friday.

*If you are scheduled to give blood:
1. remember your parental consent form if you are 16
2. make sure all homework is made up or that you have mad arrangements with you teacher
3. check out in the office prior to heading to the community center
4. bring your photo id if you have one
If you are scheduled to give blood and would like to, call the community center to schedule a time.

*Hs baseball practice is right afterschool.

Today’s Activities:
*8 a.m. - 2 p.m. NHS Blooddrive @ Community Building
*10 a.m. HS Awards
*5th pd: Student Council Officer Voting
*5-7 p.m. Drivers Ed Class
*7 p.m. Senior Awards

Lunch Menu: Homemade Pizza, Corn, Applesauce, Bread & Butter, Milk

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS GOLF TEAM! Corey Shadden placed 3rd. The boys placed 3rd and fell short to 2nd place by one stroke. The girls placed 2nd.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS BOYS TRACK TEAM ON WINNING THE ESSEX TROJAN RELAYS!
Chris Schaaf placed 2nd in the high jump. Sawyer Johannes placed 3rd in the high jump, 2nd in the 110 high hurdles and 5th in the 400m hurdles. Marshall Dolch placed 3rd in the 110 high hurdles. Alex Herzberg placed 6th in the 200m dash. Eli Cordon placed 2nd in the shot. Austin Greig placed 2nd in the 800m run. Cody Hardy placed first in the 400m dash. The dist. med placed 6th. The 4x100 team placed 5th. The 4x200 placed 4th. The 4x400 team placed 3rd. The 4x800 team and shuttle hurdle team placed 1st. The 4x200, 4x100, and 4x400 JV teams all received 2nd place medals.

*Please turn in registration forms for Mrs. Williams basketball camp as soon as possible!

*FFA meeting/events scheduled for today have been moved to May 19. Same time, different day!

*There will be a yearbook meeting at 3 p.m. please bring notes of what you have gotten done on your pages and what still needs to be done. We are coming up on the end of the year and need to get our first all color Yearbook done.

*There has been a change in the yearbook pictures. JH will be on Thursday and high school will be on Friday. All seniors need to report to Ms. Sukup or Jacy to get remember when sheets for the yearbook. They will be due Friday. Y

*Reminder, ALL books and magazines need to be turned in ASAP! Fines are starting to be assessed!

*NHS students: remember to get your homework in advance for Wed. You need to get an admit for your working time. They are now required. If you are scheduled to give blood on Wed., please make sure that you get your homework in advance. If you are 16 and scheduled to give blood, remember your parental consent form. You cannot give blood without it. If you have given blood previously, you still are required to complete a new form.

*Please check out the applications for student council and class officers. Applications are posted in the student council case and bulletin boards by Ms. Sukup and Mrs. Swenson's roms. 8-11 grades will be voting on Student Council officers during lunch on Wed., May 13. Student Council reps and class officers will be voted on during lunch on Friday, May 15. Please remember to be respectful to others during campaigning - many have spent time in making posters, please do not write on them. Thanks for your cooperation!

*Seniors will rehearse graduation song tomorrow morning at 8:10 a.m.

*Today is the last day to turn in youth sports softball/baseball registration forms so shirt orders can be placed.

*The Valley Booster 4-H trash pickup and meeting will be Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Meet at the south sign on highway 71. Livestock ID’s are due to the Extension Office this Friday, May 15. The office closes promptly at 4p.m.

Today’s Activities:
*5-6 p.m. Drivers Ed Class
*3 p.m. Yearbook Meeting
*3:30 p.m. JH G/B Track @ Essex
*6 p.m. FFA Adopt-A-Highway-moved to May 19
*7 p.m. FFA Meeting-moved to May 19
*7 p.m. HS Music Honors Concert

Lunch Menu: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Pears, Bread & Butter, Milk

Monday, May 11, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TO MRS. BRANAN LAST FRIDAY AND TO MS. GRANT LAST SAT.!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS CHOIR AND HS BAND ON RECEIVING A ONE RATING AT STATE LARGE GROUP CONTEST ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH GIRLS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNING TRACK MEET ON FRIDAY NIGHT: Morganne Haer placed 1st in the long jump. Mikayla Dolch placed 6th in the high jump. BreeAnn Fisher placed 6th in the shot put. Jill Vanderhoof placed 1st in the discus. Heather Means placed 4th in the 1500m run and 3rd in the 800m run. The 4x400 team placed 6th. The shuttle hurdle placed 5th. The 4x800 and 4x200 placed 3rd. The dist. med and sprint med. team placed 2nd.
The 4x100 team placed 1st.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH BOYS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNING TRACK MEET ON FRIDAY NIGHT: Max Mauderly 1st place in the shot. Blake Luna placed 6th in the 1600m run. Travis Herzberg placed 6th in the 800m run. Dist. Med and 4x100 team placed 6th. The 4x400 team placed 3rd. 4x800 team placed 1st.

*Please turn in registration forms for Mrs. Williams basketball camp as soon as possible!

*2009-10 cheerleaders reminder that you meet on Tuesday @ 5 p.m.

*FFA meeting/events scheduled for May 12 has been moved to May 19. Same time, different day!

*HS baseball practice tonight @ 3:30 p.m. at the field.

*There will be a yearbook meeting tomorrow at 3 p.m. please bring notes of what you have gotten done on your pages and what still needs to be done. We are coming up on the end of the year and need to get our first all color Yearbook done.

*There will be group yearbook pictures on Wed. so please bring your smiles to school that day.

*Reminder, ALL books and magazines need to be turned in ASAP! Fines are starting to be assessed!

*The JH track meet at Essex was rescheduled for tomorrow. Field events begin at 3:30 p.m. and running events will start at 4 p.m.

*NHS students: remember to get your homework in advance for Wed. If you are scheduled to give blood on Wed., please make sure that you get your homework in advance. If you are 16 and scheduled to give blood, remember your parental consent form. You cannot give blood without it. If you have given blood previously, you still are required to complete a new form.

Today’s Activities:
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK & SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK
*HS SB Practice Begins @ 3:45 p.m. at the Field
*3:30 p.m. B/G Golf @ Lenox with Bedford and Lenox, leave @ 2:30 p.m., dismiss @ 2:15 p.m.
*TIME CHANGE - 4 p.m. HS B Track @ Essex, leave @ 2:15 p.m., dismiss @ 2 p.m.

Lunch Menu: BBQ Pork Sandwich, Carrots, Pineapple, Bread & Butter, Milk

Friday, May 8, 2009

“Over prepare, then go with the flow.” ~ unknown

*Last day to order a yearbook is today! See Ms. Sukup!

*9-12th grade service learning hours are due to Mrs. Jones today.

*Students Council, Student Council Class Representative, and Class Officer applications are due to Mrs. Means today.

*Only varsity golfers will go Monday. For boys: Kyle, Corey, Ryan, Jared, Nick, and Aleck. For girls: Lisa, Jacy, Kate, Kelci, Taylor, and Katelyn. If someone can’t go because of injury or sickness, DJ, be ready!

*Please turn in registration forms for Mrs. Williams basketball camp as soon as possible!

*2009-10 cheerleaders reminder that you meet on Tuesday @ 5 p.m.

*FFA meeting/events scheduled for May 12 has been moved to May 19. Same time, different day!

Notes from the Guidance Office:
*Reminder the date for Senior Awards night is WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 at 7 p.m.
*Registration forms are due TODAY to the office.
*Deadline for next ACT test date registration is TODAY.

Today’s Activities:
*Student Council and Class Officer applications are due today.
*JH Career Day
*HS State Large Group Band/Vocal @ Bedford, leave @ 5:30 p.m.
Band Performs @ 8:30 p.m.
Vocal Performs @ 7:45 p.m.
*4 p.m. JH Track @ Corning, leave @ 2:45 p.m.
Sunday
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Lunch Menu: Pig in a Blanket, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Bread & Butter, Milk

Thursday, May 7, 2009

HAPPY NURSE’S DAY YESTERDAY TO MRS. JACOBS!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE ART FAIR!
Beginner Division:
Kassandra Acosta: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 3-2nd places, 2-1st places
Courtney Auxier: 1 honorable mention, 2-2nd places
Kelsey Auten: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 2-2nd places
Jacy Shadden: 2-3rd places, 1-2nd place, 3-1st places, and 1 Best of Show
Dani Ives: 1-3rd place, 1-2nd place
Starla Bohrer: 2-1st places
Manny Zavala: 1-3rd place
Devon Long: 1-1st place, 1-2nd place
Advanced Division:
Whitney Storrow: 1-1st place
Katelyn Kernen: 2-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Sawyer Johannes: 1-1st place
Kelci Sunderman: 1-1st place
Taylor Burgess: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place
Shayney Scott: 1-3rd place, 1-1st place
Kira Gage: 1-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Mackensie Mauderly: 2-honorable mention, 2-3rd places, 1-1st place
Elizabeth Rinner: 2-2nd places
Kate Franson: 1-1st place
Jordan Wyatt: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING VILLISCA AT THIS YEAR’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN JULY!
Morganne Haer, Heather Means, Beth Baker, Mikayla Dolch, Stefanie Johannes, Casaundra Currin and Christine Shipley
1st alternate: Rachel Herzberg and 2nd alternate: MaKayla Gladman

*Help design this year’s Ragbrai tshirt. More information in the office. Entries due by May 14.
*HS athletes that need letters and pins from the athletic banquet please see Mr. Quick.
*There will be a youth invitation track meet in Red Oak on Sat., May 16 with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Competition will start at 9 a.m. This is for ages 12 and under. For more information stop by the office.
*There has been quite a bit of information in the news the past couple weeks about the H1N1 virus or swine flu. There are some things you can do to stay healthy. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing, after using the restroom, and before eating. Hand sanitizers are effective. Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Keep your hands away from your face and avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. It is safe to come to school as long as you are not sick or have flu symptoms. Flu like symptoms include fever (over 100), cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle pain and extreme tiredness. Any questions, see Mrs. Jacobs.
*Reminder: NHS students need to turn in their service hours to Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle before the last day of school.
*Yearbooks are NOT available for purchase online. You still have until Friday to purchase your yearbooks however your check needs to be payable to the school and you will need to order from Ms. Sukup.
*9-12th grade service learning hours are due to Mrs. Jones by Friday. You may pick up forms from her.
*Students Council, Student Council Class Representative, and Class Officer applications are due to Mrs. Means by Friday, May 8. Voting for Student Council officers will be during lunch periods on Wed., May 13. Voting for Student Council Class Representative and Class Officers will be during lunch periods on Friday, May 15. Campaigning may begin on Monday, May 11.
*There will be a cheerleading meeting for the 2009-10 cheerleaders to hand out shoes, socks, windsuits, etc...you purchase on Tuesday, May 12 @ 5 p.m. Please contact Diana or you can see Tammie or Dawnette to find out how much you owe. Tammie & Dawnett e have the list is the office. You must bring your money with you on Tuesday to receive your items. If for any reason you can attend on Tuesday then contact Diana to make arrangements.
Notes from the Guidance Office:
*Reminder the date for Senior Awards night is WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 at 7 p.m.
*Registration forms are due Friday to the office or Mrs. Swenson.
*Mrs. Swenson is here today and tomorrow until noon.
*Deadline for next ACT test date registration is Friday.
*Reminder for those taking college class to get your books turned in as soon as your class is complete.
*Seniors if you receive any outside scholarships that you would like to be recognized for at awards night please give the information to Mrs. Swenson or office.

Today’s Activities:
*8 a.m. FFA Officer Meeting
*4 p.m. B/G Golf @ East Mills (Malvern)/South Page, leave @ 2:30 p.m.
*5 p.m. HS BB practice
*5 p.m. HS B Track @ Corning, leave @ 3:30 p.m.
*5 p.m. HS G Track @ Mt. Ayr, leave @ 3 p.m., dismiss @ 2:45 p.m.

Lunch Menu: Chicken Patty/Bun, Potato Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Milk

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH GIRLS TRACK TEAM ON WINNING THE BEDFORD MEET LAST NIGHT! MORGANNE HAER PLACED 1ST IN THE LONG JUMP, 100M DASH, AND 400M DASH. HEATHER MEANS PLACED 1ST AND KARA GILLESPIE PLACED 3RD IN THE 1500M RUN. CASAUNDRA CURRIN PLACED 4TH IN THE 200M HURDLES. HEATHER MEANS PLACED 1ST AND MIKAYLA DOLCH PLACED 2ND IN THE 800M RUN. MIKAYLA DOLCH PLACED 4TH IN HIGH JUMP. BREEANN FISHER PLACED 4TH IN THE SHOT. JILL VANDERHOOF PLACED 2ND IN THE DISCUS.
THE DISTANCE MED. TEAM PLACED 1ST. THE 4X800, 4X200, AND 4X100 PLACED 2ND. THE SHUTTLE HURDLE TEAM PLACED 3RD. THE 4X400 TEAM PLACED 4TH AND THE SPRINT MED TEAM PLACED 6TH.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH BOYS TRACK TEAM ON THEIR SHOWING AT BEDFORD LAST NIGHT! THE 4X800 AND 4X400 TEAM PLACED 3RD. THE 1600M MED PLACED 5TH. BLAKE LUNA PLACED 5TH IN THE 1600 AND TRAVIS HERZBERG PLACED 4TH IN THE 800M RUN.

*Baseball hats for sale $16 please see Mr. Quick to purchase.

*If you are between the ages of 14-24 and are interested in summer employment please stop by the office for an application.

*Help design this year’s Ragbrai tshirt. More information in the office. Entries due by May 14.

*HS softball meeting at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Mr. O’s room.

*All students will need to have admits in advance for ANY school activity this includes sports, music, speech, FFA, etc.

*Reminder that driver’s ed fee is due before the first day of class.

*HS athletes that need letters and pins from the athletic banquet please see Mr. Quick.

*There will be a youth invitation track meet in Red Oak on Sat., May 16 with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Competition will start at 9 a.m. This is for ages 12 and under. For more information stop by the office.

*All seniors need to see Ms. Tammie.

*Careers class will “C” lunch today.

Notes from the Guidance Office:
*Reminder the date for Senior Awards night is WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 at 7 p.m.
*Registration forms are due Friday to the office or Mrs. Swenson.
*Mrs. Swenson is here today, Thursday, and Friday until noon.
*Deadline for next ACT test date registration is Friday.
*Reminder for those taking college class to get your books turned in as soon as your class is complete.
*Seniors if you receive any outside scholarships that you would like to be recognized for at awards night please give the information to Mrs. Swenson or office.

Friday, May 4, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS GIRLS TRACK TEAM ON THEIR SHOWING AT BEDFORD! SHAYNEY RECEIVED 1ST PLACE IN THE DISCUS. COURTNEY AUXIER PLACED 1ST IN THE 100M DASH AND THE 4X200 TEAM PLACED 1ST!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS BOYS TRACK MEETING ON WINNING THE BEDFORD TRACK MEET ON FRIDAY NIGHT!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH BAND ON RECEIVING A I- AT LARGE GROUP CONTEST ON SATURDAY!

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT AND LISA VANDERHOOF FOR RECEIVING THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS AT LAST NIGHT’S ATHLETIC BANQUET!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA VANDERHOOF FOR RECEIVING THE BERNIE SAGGAU AWARD!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. STAN SCHAAF FOR BEING AWARDED THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. MARVIN FOCHT FOR BEING AWARDED BY THE BOOSTER CLUB AS BOOSTER CLUB APPRECIATION OF THE YEAR!

Question of the Week: What state is known as the Garden State? Is it a. Iowa
b. Nebraska or c. New Jersey The answer is c. New Jersey and Aaron Williams is our winner. Aaron see Mrs. O’Hara for your prize!

*Baseball hats for sale $16 please see Mr. Quick to purchase.

*ETS will be here tomorrow, please stop by the office to get your pass.

*3:15 p.m. HS Football meeting and 5 p.m. HS baseball meeting. If you are unable to attend please see Mr. Quick

*If you are between the ages of 14-24 and are interested in summer employment please stop by the office for an application.

Friday, May 1, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MRS. STEWART ON SUNDAY!!*

Question of the Week: What state is known as the Garden State? Is it a. Iowa
b. Nebraska or c. New Jersey

*ALL books and magazines are due back to the library for year end inventory by May 1. No more check outs will be permitted. Mrs. Sunderman needs to start on inventory. Thank you.
*ALL senior athletes please bring a salad to the Athletic Banquet on Sunday.
*ALL 2008-09 football and basketball cheerleaders will meet at 12 p.m. this Sunday, May 3, to decorate for the Athletic Banquet. If you cannot attend for any reason you must contact Diana prior to Sunday.
*Baseball hats for sale $16 please see Mr. Quick to purchase.
*Monday there will be a short football meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the gym for those of you are planning to go out for football next fall.
*The Joel Herzberg shirts are in. If you ordered one, please come to the office to pick up.
*Student Council Info:
-Student council officer and representative applications are available in Mrs. Means’ room. Class officer applications are also available in Mrs. Means’ room. The applications are to be filled out for next years 9-12 graders, which means this years 8th-11th grade. Applications are due May 8th. We will be voting for student council officers on May 13 during 5th hour. Student council representatives and class officers voting will be on May 15 during 5th hour. If you have any questions - see Mrs. Means.

BECOMING A CANDIDATE FOR THE STUDENT COUNCIL
-All students wishing to run for a Student Council office must complete an application and a position statement outlining the candidate’s view of the role of Student Council and the major issues the candidate believes the Council should address.

Students who do not complete the application and position statement will not appear on the ballot. Students may declare their candidacy for Student Council officer and representative as these elections will not occur at the same time.

CAMPAIGNING AND ELECTIONS
-Candidates will have one week in which to campaign for office. Candidates may use fliers, posters, buttons, and information booths. Posters may be posted in approved places and candidates will be responsible for their fliers which are thrown on the floor. All campaign materials should be appropriate for a learning environment. President and Vice President candidates will address the student body during the high school awards program. Candidates for class representative may be asked to address their respective classes prior to the election of the representatives.
*ETS will be here Tuesday, please stop by the office to get your pass.
*If you are 13 years of age or older and would like an application to work in the VolunTeen program at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, please stop by the office. Applications are do to the CRHC by May 15.
*Reminder Red Oak Swim Team Dance at the YMCA. 6-8th grade 8-10 p.m. on Sat. $3 admission.

Notes from the Guidance Office:
*Students taking online college classes -- as you finish your classes please bring your textbooks to the office or to Mrs. Swenson. Please place a sticky note on the book with your name, the college name, and the course name. Thank you...

Thursday, April 30, 2009

*ALL books and magazines are due back to the library for year end inventory by May 1. No more check outs will be permitted. Mrs. Sunderman needs to start on inventory. Thank you.

*ALL senior athletes please bring a salad to the Athletic Banquet on Sunday.

*ALL 2008-09 football and basketball cheerleaders will meet at 12 p.m. this Sunday, May 3, to decorate for the Athletic Banquet. If you cannot attend for any reason you must contact Diana prior to Sunday.

*Baseball hats for sale $16 please see Mr. Quick to purchase.

*Monday there will be a short football meeting at 3:15 p.m. in the gym for those of you are planning to go out for football next fall.

*The Joel Herzberg shirts are in. If you ordered one, please come to the office to pick up.

*Student Council Info:
-Student council officer and representative applications are available in Mrs. Means’ room. Class officer applications are also available in Mrs. Means’ room. The applications are to be filled out for next years 9-12 graders, which means this years 8th-11th grade. Applications are due May 8th. We will be voting for student council officers on May 13 during 5th hour. Student council representatives and class officers voting will be on May 15 during 5th hour. If you have any questions - see Mrs. Means.

BECOMING A CANDIDATE FOR THE STUDENT COUNCIL
-All students wishing to run for a Student Council office must complete an application and a position statement outlining the candidate’s view of the role of Student Council and the major issues the candidate believes the Council should address.

Students who do not complete the application and position statement will not appear on the ballot. Students may declare their candidacy for Student Council officer and representative as these elections will not occur at the same time.

CAMPAIGNING AND ELECTIONS
-Candidates will have one week in which to campaign for office. Candidates may use fliers, posters, buttons, and information booths. Posters may be posted in approved places and candidates will be responsible for their fliers which are thrown on the floor. All campaign materials should be appropriate for a learning environment. President and Vice President candidates will address the student body during the high school awards program. Candidates for class representative may be asked to address their respective classes prior to the election of the representatives.

*There will be a Man-Ball Tournament at Farragut HS on Friday, May 8 @ 6 p.m. Man-Ball is a fun, exciting combination of war-ball and baseball. The team of 8 players needs to pay a $20 per team. All proceeds will go to a scholarship fun in memory of a Farragut classmate, Wesley Hall. Please stop in the office for a registration form.

*If you are interested in summer employment and are between the ages of 16 and 24 please stop by the office for an application. The applications must be returned to MATURA: Workforce Investment Act by May 8. Please return complete application into our office prior to that date. There is a possibility you could have the opportunity to work for the Villisca school with their summer custodial.

*Mrs. Williams will be having her annual Bluejay Basketball Camp on June 15-19. If you are a 3rd-8th grade boy or girl see Mr. Wood for a registration form.

*The Montgomery County Family YMCA is proud to announce that Camp Foster YMCA of the Okoboji’s is offering boys and girls ages 7-16 an opportunity to have a chance to be considered by YMCA management staff to be selected to earn a free week of camp. Please stop by the office for more information.

*Reminder that driver’s ed fees are due before the first class on May 12

~Next ACT date is June 13, with a registration deadline of May 8.

~Reminder that Senior Awards night is WEDNESDAY, May 13 @ 7 p.m.

*The NHS blood drive is on May 13th (Wednesday) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal set by the American Red Cross is 45 units. There are currently only 25 students scheduled to give blood. Each unit donated helps to increase the scholarship dollars awarded from the Red Cross. If you are at least 16 years of age and are interested in giving blood, see Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle for an appointment today!

*Senior legacy pictures will be taken the last senior day, May 15.

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Information from the Villisca Schools' Daily bulletin. Some items will be left on this page for several days.

*If you didn’t get a handbook or a student planner yesterday, please stop by the office and pick one up.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

5/11/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS CHOIR AND HS BAND ON RECEIVING A ONE RATING AT STATE LARGE GROUP CONTEST ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!

5/7/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE ART FAIR!
Beginner Division:
Kassandra Acosta: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 3-2nd places, 2-1st places
Courtney Auxier: 1 honorable mention, 2-2nd places
Kelsey Auten: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 2-2nd places
Jacy Shadden: 2-3rd places, 1-2nd place, 3-1st places, and 1 Best of Show
Dani Ives: 1-3rd place, 1-2nd place
Starla Bohrer: 2-1st places
Manny Zavala: 1-3rd place
Devon Long: 1-1st place, 1-2nd place
Advanced Division:
Whitney Storrow: 1-1st place
Katelyn Kernen: 2-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Sawyer Johannes: 1-1st place
Kelci Sunderman: 1-1st place
Taylor Burgess: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place
Shayney Scott: 1-3rd place, 1-1st place
Kira Gage: 1-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Mackensie Mauderly: 2-honorable mention, 2-3rd places, 1-1st place
Elizabeth Rinner: 2-2nd places
Kate Franson: 1-1st place
Jordan Wyatt: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place

4/29/09 - In January, the Reno Smith FFA competed in a video livestock judging contest which included 26 states, 80 teams consisting of 320 individuals. Team 1 consisting of Breanna Sunderman, Jared Gillespie, Leah Robinson, and Jared Dolch received 1st in the nation with Jared Gillespie placing 4th high individual, Breanna placing 7th high individual, Leah placed 11th high individual and Jared Dolch 17th high individual. Chris Schaaf from team 3 placed 18th high individual and team 3 placed
18th in the contest.

4/20/09 - FFA STATE NEWS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL DOLCH FOR RECEIVING SECOND AT THE STATE FFA CONVENTION IN AG BROADCASTING, BREANNA SUNDERMAN FOR RECEIVING A SILVER FOR THE SCRAPBOOK AND JORDAN WYATT A BRONZE FOR THE TREASURERS BOOK. THE RENO SMITH CHAPTER AGAIN GARNISHED THE HIGHEST AWARD, THE CHALLENGE AWARD IN THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA FFA FOUNDATION!

4/20/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE CHOIR AND BAND STUDENTS ON A GREAT DAY SATURDAY! CHOIR RECEIVED 1-I RATING, 9-II’S AND 5-III’S. BAND RECEIVED 1-I RATING AND 6-II’S! Be kind to Ms. Krueger today. She is recovering from 15 trips up and down 4 flights of stairs!!!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO TAYLOR BURGESS FOR RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AT IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE JURIED ART COMPETITION. There were over 300 entries and many large schools competed. CONGRATULATIONS!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT YOU WAS NAMED THE DAILY NONPAREIL’S SOUTHWEST IOWA PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT WHO WAS SELECTED TO THE COUNCIL BLUFFS NON PAREIL ALL SWI FIRST TEAM! ALSO TO ELI CORDON WHO WAS A SECOND TEAM ALL SWI SELECTION! The Nonpareil All SWI teams include all members of SWI teams from class 1A to 3A.

4/1/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI MOYER FOR BEING SELECTED TO ATTEND THE HOBY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THIS SUMMER! MARSHALL DOLCH WAS SELECTED AS AN ALTERNATIVE.

March 27, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. OBERMEIER FOR BEING SELECTED AS COACH OF THE YEAR IN CLASS 1A BASKETBALL!

3/27/09 - The Bluejays went to STATE
We are so proud of you!

3/30/09 - Congrats to Lisa Vanderhoof and Shayney Scott who were honorable mention All Western Iowa picks by the Omaha World Herald. Also, Becca Baker who was a second team All Western Iowa selection.

3/30/09 - Congrats to Timmy Myers who was selected honorable mention All Western Iowa and Eli Cordon and Ryan Focht who were chosen as first team All Western Iowa representatives. Ryan was selected as the honorary captain to the 1A team.

3/26/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI CORDON AND RYAN FOCHT FOR MAKING THE SUBSTATE 8 ALL SUBSTATE BASKETBALL TEAM!
THOSE 2 MADE THE 8 MAN TEAM FROM PLAYERS IN DISTRICTS 15 AND 16.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT FOR BEING SELECTED THE IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION ALL STATE 2ND TEAM BASKETBALL!

3/17/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. WOOD FOR ACHIEVING HIS 400TH WIN THIS BASKETBALL SEASON!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEAH ROBINSON AND SAWYER JOHANNES ON MAKING IT TO ALL-STATE INDIVIDUAL SPEECH!

3/16/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INDIVIDUAL SPEECH STUDENTS ON RECEIVING ONE RATINGS ON SATURDAY!! YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB! We will be meeting in Ms. Feil’s room after school to check for All-State nominations.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT WHO WAS SELECTED AS THE CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM ALL STATE CENTER FOR THE DES MOINES REGISTER NEWSPAPER AND THE IOWA SPORTS CONNECTION ONLINE SPORTS MAGAZINE!

3/12/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT VOTED UNANIMOUS SELECTION FOR 1ST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE, ELI CORDON 1ST TEAM, TIMMY MYERS 2ND TEAM, AARON WILLIAMS HONORABLE MENTION, AND MARSHALL DOLCH HONORABLE MENTION!

3/9/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FFA MEMBERS FOR ADVANCING TO STATE COMPETITION: MARSHALL DOLCH IN AG BROADCASTING RECEIVED A GOLD! BREANNA SUNDERMAN AND MARSHALL DOLCH RECEIVED A GOLD FOR THE CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK!
JORDAN WYATT RECEIVED A GOLD FOR THE CHAPTER TREASURER’S BOOK!

3/9/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN SOLO/ENSEMBLE SATURDAY! WE CAME HOME WITH 35 I’S AND 13 II’S INCLUDING 3 I+’S!!

3/3/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING GIRLS FOR MAKING THE CORNER CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM!! 1st team: Becca Baker and Lisa Vanderhoof, 2nd Team: Shayney Scott, Honorable Mention: Monique Cook and Brooke Johnston!

3/3/09 - *To celebrate National School Breakfast week, Dr. Seuss week and the Villisca School food service program is encouraging students and staff to participate by “Eating Breakfast with the Stars.” Stars will include personnel from varsity boys and girls basketball, all-state speech, dance team, fine arts, FFA, Student Council, building principal and other staff. There will even be a visit from “Cat in the Hat.” Breakfast with the stars will be on Thursday morning where will enjoy “Butter Battle” biscuits and gravy and other yummy items!

2/25/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VILLISCA INDIVIDUAL SPEECH TEAM ON RECEIVING ALL ONES AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT! Those receiving medals: Adam Sunderman: 3rd Place Original Oratory, Kelci Sunderman: 1st Place After Dinner Speaking, Sawyer Johannes: 3rd Place After Dinner Speaking, Brandy Sickels: 1st Place Public Address and Leah Robinson: 2nd Place Storytelling!

2-21-09 - Saturday, Feb. 21, the Reno Smith FFA Chapter participated in the Southwest sub-district FFA contest. Jared Dolch won first in arc-welding and advances to the district contest! Marshall Dolch won first in Farm Broadcasting with his diesel powered salad shooter spreader shredder deal and the conduct of meetings team consisting of Leah Robinson, Kyle Schut, Aleck Pafford, Rachel Schut, Brandy Sickels, Corey Shadden, and Katelyn Kernen placed first! Rachel Schut placed 3rd out of 41 and received a gold rating for the green-hand quiz! Dylan Dolch represented the chapter in the creed speaking contest. ALL first place students will compete on March 7 at the district contest in Audubon and are expected to compete April 16 at the state contest in Des Moines! CONGRATULATIONS!!

2-10-09 - On Saturday, Februrary 7th the Villisca Speech team took five groups to state contest to compete: Readers Theatre, Choral Reading, Ensemble Acting, Group Improvisation and Radio Broadcasting. All five groups received one ratings. On Monday afternoon it was announced that VIllisca had three groups make it to All-State:
Readers Theatre, The Laramie Project, non-performer: Adam Sunderman, Lisa Vanderhoof, Breanna Sunderman, Aaron Williams, Ryan Focht, Jordan Wyatt, Jared Dolch, Shayney Scott, Jacy Shadden and Emily Herzberg.
Ensemble Acting, Pigs in Space, non-performer: Leah Robinson, Alex Herzberg and Sawyer Johannes
Radio Broadcasting, performer at 3:48pm in the Scheman Building: Jared Dolch, Ryan Focht, Marshall Dolch, Dylan Dolch, Amanda Fulton and Courtney Auxier

17 of the 24 students who competed on Saturday will be receiving All-State medals.

There is no class distinction or knowledge of the school that is performing. Villisca was competing with 4-A schools as well. This being said, for the Southwest District, Villisca had three nominations. Other schools in the area receiving nominations were Clarinda with three, Corning with 1 and Treynor with one.

All-State is February 21st at Iowa State University. For more information you can go to www.ihssa.org to look at all nominations.

Again, a huge thank you to Jerry Dietz!! We couldn't have done Radio Broadcasting without you!

2-9-09 - Congratulations to the VHS Speech team for receiving ALL I RATINGS on Saturday!

2-5-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FFA MEMBERS FOR RECEIVING GOLD RATINGS, NICOLE FISHER FOR THE FFA SECRETARY’S BOOK, JORDAN WYATT FOR THE FFA TREASURER’S BOOK, AND BREANNA SUNDERMAN FOR THE CHAPTER FOR THE CHAPTER FFA SCRAPBOOK! THE TREASURER’S BOOK AND SCRAPBOOK MOVE ON TO STATE COMPETITION! IN OTHER FFA NEWS, CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL DOLCH FOR BEING SLATED VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN IOWA DISTRICT! GOOD LUCK AT STATE IN APRIL AND AT DISTRICT CONVENTION IN MARCH 7.

2-5-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI CORDON FOR SIGNING WITH IWCC ON THE NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT DAY YESTERDAY TO PLAY FOOTBALL FOR THE REIVERS!

2-3-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAKE LUNA FOR WINNING ALL THREE OF HIS WRESTLING MATCHES LAST NIGHT @ LENOX!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR ON THEIR II RATING AT STATE CONTEST LAST NIGHT IN WINTERSET! GOOD JOB!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR EARNING A SHARE OF THE REGULAR SEASON CORNER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP! THIS IS THE BOYS THIRD YEAR IN A ROW WITH THIS TITLE!

1-26-09 - Congratulations to the Villisca Speech team on receiving 5 I ratings!
All groups will be advancing to state on February 7th at
West Des Moines Valley!

1-26-09 - Congratulations to the Villisca boys’ basketball team on becoming Corner Conference Tournament Champs on Sat. night! This is the Bluejays third consecutive year holding this title!

12/12/08 - Congratulations to Austin Greig, Taylor Luna, Marcus Taylor, and Chuck Appel on all having pins at last night’s wrestling meet! They beat Creston in the dual, way to go!

12/10/08 - Congratulations to the following football players for making All Western Iowa: Eli Cordon 1st Team Defensive Line, Nick Berggren 2nd Team Kicker, Joe Adcock, Dustin Haffner and Dustin Thompson Honorable Mention!

12-10-08 - Congratulations to the following volleyball players for making All Western Iowa: Shayney Scott
1st Team, Lisa Vanderhoof 2nd Team, and Becca Baker Honorable Mention! Also congratulations to Shayney Scott for making IGCA All District!

12/8/08 - Congratulations to the State Dance Team who received a one rating on their Show Production! We received a two rating on pom and were less than one point away from a one rating. The winner of the academic award won with a team g.p.a of 3.87. Villisca’s team g.p.a. was a 3.8. Congratulations!

11-18-08 - Congratulations to the following HS football players for making All-District Football Teams:

Eli Cordon - unanimous vote 1st team offensive end, Joe Adcock - 1st team offensive lineman, Nick Berggren - 1st team place kicker, Dustin Thompson - 2nd team offensive running back, Nick Berggren - 2nd team punter, Dalton Morrison - honorable mention offensive lineman, Dustin Haffner - honorable mention offensive utility!

Eli Cordon - unanimous vote 1st team defensive lineman, Dustin Thompson - 2nd team defensive linebacker, Aaron Williams - 2nd team defensive back, Nick Berggren - 2nd team
kick off, Dustin Haffner - honorable mention defensive linebacker!

11-6-08 - Congratulations to the following for making All Conference Volleyball teams: 1st team: Shayney Scott (unanimous) and Lisa Vanderhoof (unanimous), 2nd team: Becca Baker, Honorable Mention: Courtney Auxier, Brooke Johnston, and Emma Wright!

11-3-08 - Congratulations to Mikayla Dolch, MaKayla Gladman, Evan Baldwin, Travis Herzberg, and Andrea Liddell for being selected to the 7th and 8th grade Southwest Iowa Honor Bands!

11-3-08 - Congratulations to the following for winning the Student Council volleyball tournament on Sat.! The team consisted of Breanne Sunderman, Joel Herzberg, Jacy Shadden, Jed Jennings, Aaron Williams, and Amanda Lyda.

11-3-08 - Congratulations to Sawyer Johannes who received a one rating on Sat. at the State Solo Dance competition!

10-4-08 - Congratulations to the marching band on placing 7th out of 23 - 1A bands at the Band Jambouree on Saturday!

10-2-08 - For the first time in almost a decade the Reno Smith FFA competed in the District FFA Soil Contest held at IWCC in Council Bluff around the campus. Out of 36 chapters in the southeast district the team consisting of Chris Schaaf, Leah Robinson, Martin Dolch, and Courtney Pullen placed 12 in the district. High individual for the team was Chris Schaaf. On special awards congratulations to Alex Acosta on seeing a cow in the water....

9-22-08 - Congratulations to the High School Marching Band on placing 2nd in the Creston Hot Air Balloon Days Parade on Sat.!

9-15-08 - Congratulations to the livestock judging team of Breanna Sunderman, Leah Robinson, Marshall Dolch and Rachael Schut for placing 6th out of 45 teams at the Clay County Fair Saturday. Individual "at-a-boys" go to Leah Robinson for placing 8th and Breanna Sunderman for placing 10th individually out of 165 participants.

9-8-08 - In FFA news, congratulations to the team of Rachel Schut and Lilly Berggren for placing first in the pantyhose race at Madison County horse show last Saturday. Rachel placed first in barrels, baton race and water relay. Lilly placed first in pole bending and the boot race!

8-29-08 - Congratulations to the Reno Smith FFA Livestock Judging teams that competed last night at the Gutherie County Fair and capturing for the third time the first place and third place team! We were represented by Courtney Pullen, Mikayla Dolch, Daniel Martin, Rachel Schut, Leah Robinson, Amanda Fulton, Marshall Dolch, Dylan Dolch, Corey Shadden, Brandy Sickels, and Lillian Berggren. Special awards want to Amanda Fulton for placing 6th overall and to Lillian Berggren and for 1st place high scoring individual.

On other FFA events, congratulations to Mr. Drevet for winning the 100 yard Marshall Dolch tennis shoe toss...you had to be there.

8-25-08 - CONGRATULATIONS to the FFA livestock judging team of Jared Gillespie, Marshall Dolch, and Leah Robinson. They placed 13th in the state! Special awards went to Jared for placing 1st in swine and 6th overall in the whole contest. With over 250 participation, we are very proud of these results!

8/20/08 - Congratulations to the following for making Corner Conference Baseball/Softball Teams this summer: First Team: Aaron Williams - catcher, Matt Herzberg - outfielder, Lisa Vanderhoof; Second Team: Scott Lindburg - pitcher, Dustin Haffner - infielder, Shayney Scott - pitcher, Roni Riggle - catcher, Brooke Johnston - infielder, Courtney Auxier - outfielder; Honorable Mention: Greg King - infielder,
Kate Franson - infielder!

8-20-08 - Congratulations to the following for making All-State Softball Team this summer: Shayney Scott and Lisa Vanderhoof!

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Congratulations to the following who made the cheerleading squads!

JV Football: Amanda Fulton, Sheri Schaaf, Katelyn Kernen, Ashley Thompson,
Courtney Auxier, Renae Gilleland, Jaylenne Shepherd, Mackensie Mauderly, Brooke Gay, and Dani Ives

Varsity Football: Captains: Breanna Sunderman and Nicole Fisher, Emily Herzberg,
Shayney Scott, Brooke Johnston, Mariah Cody, Kate Franson, Emma Wright, Leah Robinson, and Brandy Sickels

Varsity Basketball: Breanna Sunderman, Nicole Fisher, Emily Herzberg, Mariah Cody, Kate Franson, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, Dani Ives, Jaylenne Shepherd, and Ashley Thompson

Congratulations to the following who were elected class officers:

Freshmen: President - Dylan Dolch, V.P. - Sheri Schaaf, Secretary - Daniel Martin

Soph.: Pres. - Nicholas Eblen, V.P. - Marshall Dolch, Sec. - Leah Robinson, Treasurer - Sawyer Johannes

Jr.: Pres. - Kate Franson, V.P. - Dalton Morrison, Sec. - Emma Wright, Treas. - Alex Herzberg

Sr.: Pres. - Jordan Wyatt, V.P. - Lisa Vanderhoof, Treas. - Michelle Williams.

Congratulations to the following for becoming Student Council Reps for the 2008-09 school year! Freshman - Alicia Wagner & Shari Schaaf, Sophomores - Leah Robinson & Sawyer Johannes, Juniors - Jake Eblen, Seniors - Joel Herzberg & Lisa Vanderhoof. Thank you to everyone who ran for an office - you did a great job!

Congratulations to Chris Schaaf who jumped 5’8” at the State Track meet. Chris is the only freshmen in class 1A in the state to high jump at the state meet!

Congratulations to Becca Baker who jumped 5’1” and placed 9th in the state! Way to go Becca!

Congratulations to Matt Herzberg who ran the 110m high hurdles and broke a school record in the 400m hurdles. The record was 58.89 set by Adam Mattson and Matt broke the record with a time of 58.86! Congrats!

Congratulations to Courtney Auxier who placed 11th at the state track meet in the long jump yesterday with a jump of 15’ 8 3/4”!

Congratulations to the HS Band on receiving a II rating at Large Group Contest Friday night!

Congratulations to the HS Choir on receiving a III rating at Large Group Contest Friday night!

Congratulations to Roni Riggle and Matt Herzberg who won the sportsmanship awards at last night’s athletic banquet. Also, congratulations to Scott Lindburg on winning the Bernie Saggau award! The Volunteer of the Year Award went to Ernie Robinson and the Booster Club Appreciation Awards was given to Gordon Scott, Jim and Diane Wallick, congrats!

Congratulations to the band students who participated in solo/ensemble Sat., we came home with three I’s and five II’s! Congratulations to the choir students who participated in solo/ensemble Sat., we came home with three I’s, five II’s, and four III’s!

Congratulations to the high school DI team who competed in the state contest in Ames! They finished 8th in the state which is awesome! You should be so proud of your accomplishment!

Attention Boys 12 to 15 years old. There will be an outdoor camp to learn how to hunt and have out door fun. The dates are from June 18-20 and August 1-3. This is sponsored by Pheasants Forever. Please call Deb Karwal @ 712 623-4753 or stop by the office for more information.

Please pay attention to where you park on cookie street. Please do not block in driveways or allies. Thanks!

Congratulations to Blake Evans who finished 3rd in the Brute Addidas National Wrestling meet in Kansas City the first weekend of April. He competed in the 12 and under division. We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Becca Baker, Ryan Focht, and Matt Herzberg! Becca was Honorable Mention All Western Iowa pick by the Omaha World Herald. Ryan was second team pick, and Matt was first team pick for the second straight year! Matt was also 3rd Team All State for Iowa Newspaper Association and Des Moines Register 2nd Team.

Congratulations to the Reno Smith FFA on successful Southwest District FFA Convention Saturday!!! Jared Dolch was elected treasurer, and Hank Sunderman and Breanna Sunderman retired from office. The chapter has SIX contests going to state: Reporter’s Scrapbook (Greg King, Natasha Kernen, and Jordan Wyatt), Treasurer’s Book (Jared Dolch), Secretary’s Book (Cassi Anderson), Chapter Program (Jordan Wyatt, Breanna Sunderman, and Joel Herzberg), Ag Sales (Hank Sunderman), and Creed (Marshall Dolch).

Congratulations to the 7th grade basketball girls for winning the tournament in Red Oak on Sunday! We beat Red Oak and then Corning for first place. Great season girls!!!

Congratulations to the individual speech students on receiving 7 one ratings and one mixed two rating on Saturday!!!

Congratulations to all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students on an awesome day at solo/ensemble Sat.! We had 41 entries resulting in four 2’s and 37 1’s including six 1+’s!!!

Congratulations to the Destination Imagination team of Adam Sunderman, Steven Fitzwater, Sawyer Johannes and Jordan Wyatt, on their 4th place finish for the team challenge and their third place finish on their instant challenge at Regional contest on Sat.! They will compete at State Competition in Ames on April 5.

1st place winners for the whiffleball tournament was “The Other Team.” Team members were Aaron Williams, Joel Herzberg, Dustin Thompson, Ryan Focht, Jacy Shadden, and Lisa Vanderhoof. Thanks to all the teams that participated, it was a fun day! Home Run Champion was Israel Garey.

OUR MISSION: Help our troops call home! Cell phones for soldiers is a cell phone recycling program to help raise money from recycled phones to purchase calling cards for our troops. If you have any old cell phones, please drop them off at the high school for Melissa Feilmeier. Please follow the following “marching orders”: turn the power off and please keep the phone and batter attached if possible. We will be mailing these on Friday, March 7.

Congratulations to the following students for placing at the Corner Conference speech tournament: Kelci Sunderman on receiving first place in Storytelling, Amanda Cordon for receiving first in Literary Program and Sawyer Johannes on receiving third place in Public Address!

Congratulations to Villisca’s All-Conference girls basketball selections: First Team-Becca Baker; Second Team-Shayney Scott and Lisa Vanderhoof.

Congratulations to Jared Dolch, Julie Gray, Jordan Wyatt, Breanna Sunderman, Joel Herzberg and Nicole Fisher! They all were approved to receive their Iowa FFA Degrees at state in April. Congratulations to Natasha Kernen, Jordan Wyatt, and Greg King for earning second place gold in the Chapter Scrapbook Contest, to Jared Dolch in the treasurer book contest for earning second place gold, and to Cassi Anderson for earning a first place gold in secretary book contest. All will advance to state. Also, Jared Dolch was slated unopposed at treasurer of the Southwest District. He will be elected on March 8 at District FFA Convention.

-Congratulations to Breanna Sunderman, Nicole Fisher, and Cassi Anderson for being nominated to represent Villisca in the Honor Cheer Squad. They will be performing at the State Football playoff on Saturday.

FFA News:
-Congratulations to all FFA members who participated in the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on Monday and Tuesday. You represented Villisca with dignity and honor.
-The Chapter Activity Exhibit received a silver. It was created by Jackie Herzberg, Greg King, and Austin Cooper with the help of many other Ag 4 hands.
-Congratulations to the Experience the Action team. Despite three technically difficulties they overcame, they earned a bronze. You did great, Joel Herzberg, Nicole Fisher, and Jared Dolch.
-Congratulations also to Michael Dolch for earning a silver in ag broadcasting.
-Breanna Sunderman, Jared Dolch, and Greg King earned a gold in the Reporter’s Scrapbook contest, placing third in the state!
-The state band and state chorus gave us beautiful music...thanks to Tasha Kernen, Emily Herzberg, Lisa Vanderhoof, Daniel Vanderhoof, and Britni Larabee for earning their way into this honor.
-Congratulations to Jared Gillespie and Alex Herzberg, who earned silvers in the Greenhand Quiz.
-The chapter also received a gold rating in the national Chapter Award program, placing 10th of 232 chapters in the state. This evaluates the overall effectiveness and quality of the chapter. Their application advances to National FFA Competition.
-Congratulations to the Iowa FFA Degree recipients: Hank Sunderman, Greg King, Jake Gillespie, Matt Herzberg, Austin Cooper, Cassi Anderson, Josh Bashaw, Tasha Kernen, Daniel Vanderhoof, and Tristan Pafford. Only 4% of Iowa FFA members ever achieve this honor!!
-Congratulations to Austin Cooper, Clark Dolch, Michael Dolch, Jackie Herzberg, Jake Gillespie, Nathan Sunderman, Trever Shipley, Spencer Klocke, and Daniel Vanderhoof, who earned the Academic Achievement award...This is only awarded to members who are 3.5 and higher GPAs.
-Also, a big congratulations to Reno Smith FFA member Matt Dolch for an outstanding convention and an outstanding year of service as president of the Iowa FFA Association.

Congratulations to Jaylenne Shepherd who was awarded first place for the poetry division of the Southwest Iowa Reading Association. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to the 8th grade DI who placed 3rd at Regionals in Carroll on Sat. They beat two much larger schools. Good luck at state!

CONGRATULATIONS to all FFA members who participated in the 2007 Southwest District FFA Convention in Glenwood. The Reno Smith FFA was well represented and had a gREAT DaY! Five freshman participated in the Greenhand FFA Quiz: Alex Herzberg placed 9th out of 51. Risa Watterson placed 10th. Jared Gillespie placed 11th, and Amanda Fulton placed 14th, all earning gold ratings. Matt jergensen earned a silver in the same event. Josh Bashaw earned 4th place and a bronze in the Arc Welding contest. Steven Fitzwater earned 2nd place and a bronze in the oxy-acetlene contest. Michael Dolch won the Ag Broadcasting CDE, winning a gold rating. Clark Dolch earned a silver in Ag Sales. The Chapter Program team, consisting of Tristan Pafford, Tasha Kernen, and Samantha Smiley earned a silver. Jared Gillespie is the alternate to state in the Creed Speaking contest, earning a gold. The Conduct of Meetings Team, which consists of Alex Herzberg, Brandon Bruning, Amanda Fulton, Kyle Rhamy, Risa Watterson, Nick Berggren, and Matt Jergensen earned a silver. Hank Sunderman earned a silver in Job Interview. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned a silver rating. The team members are Breanna Sunderman, Jordan Wyatt, Julie Gray, Emily Herzberg, and Lisa Vanderhoof. Jared Dolch and Breanna Sunderman earned a second place gold in the Reporter’s Scrapbook. Nathan Sunderman earned a second place gold in the Secretary's Book contest. Spencer Klocke earned a silver in the treasurer’s book contest. Nicole Fisher, Joel Herzberg, and Jared Dolch earned a second place gold in the Experience the Action Contest. Four contest are advancing to state: Scrapbook, Secretary's’ Book, Experience the Action, and Ag Broadcasting. Also, Breanna Sunderman was elected Vice President of the district and Hank Sunderman was elected treasurer of the district, replacing Vice President Michael Dolch and Treasurer Clark Dolch, who retired at this year’s convention.

Congratulations to the individual speech students on receiving six - I ratings and two - II ratings.

Congratulations to the following varsity girls and boys basketball players for making the following conference teams:
First Team: Becca Baker, Matt Herzberg (unanimous selection), Michael Dolch
Second Team: Lisa Vanderhoof, Jake Gillespie
Honorable Mention: Shayney Scott & Brooke Johnston, Clark Dolch & Ryan Focht

Congratulations to all Reno Smith FFA members for an outstanding showing on Saturday! Britni Larabee earned a silver and alternate to districts in Public Speaking. Josh Bashaw earned a gold and won the arc welding contest. Steven Fitzwater earned a silver rating and won in Oxy-Acytlene welding. Both boys advance to districts. Greenhand Quiz results are: Jared Gillespie and Risa Watterson tied for first and earned a gold. Alex Herzberg earned 4th and gold. Matt Jergensen earned a silver. Conduct of Meetings (Alex Herzberg, Brandon Bruning, Amanda Fulton, Kyle Rhamy, Risa Watterson, Nick Berggren, and Matt Jergensen) earned a gold, placing 4th and advancing to districts. Clark Dolch earned 2nd place and a silver in Ag Sales, advancing to districts. Natasha Kernen, Tristan Pafford, and Samantha Smiley earned a gold, 2nd place, advancing to districts. The Parliamentary Procedure team (Julie Gray, Emily Herzberg, Breanna Sunderman, Lisa Vanderhoof, and Jordan Wyatt) earned 4th place, silver, advancing to districts. Michael Dolch earned a gold, 1st place, advancing to districts in ag broadcasting. Jared Gillespie earned a gold, 3rd place, advancing to districts in Creed Speaking!

Congratulations to the Villisca Bluejay Boys’ Basketball team on their victory against the Stanton Vikings!! Way to go on being Corner Conference Champs!

Congratulations to Ms. Feilmeier and the speech students! The speech team received three I ratings on Saturday and one II rating. Choral Reading, Readers Theatre, and Radio Broadcasting will all advance to state on Feb. 3 in Des Moines.

Congratulations to the Choral Reading group on making it to All-State! They will perform at Stephen’s Auditorium in Ames on Feb. 17. Tickets will be available as soon as they arrive.

Students BEWARE of Scholarship search and financial aid service organizations that charge a fee for service. Much of the information they may be seeking is available at no cost. Your office most likely has information for them or they can search for free at www.collegeplanning.org. We can also help them through the financial aid process for FREE.

Reminder - only paid members of the Villisca Country Club are allowed to golf on the golf course. If you are not a paid member, you must pay the $10 fee or you will be asked to leave. This excludes members of the school golf team.

Please do not have pop or food in the hallways between classes. If you are seen with food or pop it will be taken away.

Reminder that you need to put your name on the card when you get a book or magazine. The library has a lot of books and magazines out there that are over due. Please get them!

Please do not put your gum on the lunch trays. It is very difficult to clean. Thanks for helping out the cooks!

Students please do not park on the west side of the building, thank you.

*There has been some thefts of items out of lockers and lockerooms. Authorities may be notified. Please lock up your personal belongs. You may rent a lock for $3 from the school or bring your own. If you bring your own please make sure the office has a copy of the combination or the extra key. Your lock may be cut off if this is not provided. Thank you.

*Overdue books need to be returned. Either check them out again or bring them back. There are other kids waiting for some of these books that are out. Please and thank you.

*Weight room winter hours are M/W/F 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

*PLEASE do not park in business parking. Once again, we have students parking at the medical clinic. Thank you.

*Laptop policy: During the school day, laptops will not be available unless a student has a pass from a teacher to check one out. A pass to the lab is NOT the same thing! AP students (Jackie, Hank, Korey, Lori, Ashley, Austin, Jared, and Emily are the only exceptions to this rule.)

*If you are eating breakfast please do not eat in the hall way.

*Students please consider using padlocks for your lockers. You can rent them from the school for $3 for the year or bring one from home. Please make sure the office has a spare key or the combination. If this is not provided to the office you will run the risk of having to have your lock cut off. Thanks...

*Artificial noise makers are a violation of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s conduct counts initiative.

*This is a reminder that you need to bring cough drops and tylenol from home and keep it in Mrs. Jacobs’ office.

*Library books need to be turned back in that are overdue. Other kids are waiting on some of them to be returned so that they can utilize them as well. Thanks!

*Reminder to service learning , work release, and student taking college classes that all students need to sign in and out of the office. Thank you!

*The group that came to the athletic meeting was too loud. There was class going on. If this continues we will have NO class meetings, No study halls, etc.

*DRESS CODE: Students need to be aware of how they are dressed before they come to school. Inappropriate t-shirts, low cut shirts, spaghetti straps, jeans that hang too low, shorts that are too short, cut out sleeves in t-shirts that show undergarments, etc. will NOT be tolerated and you will have consequences. We are at school. Please respect that.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

*There has been some confusion about p.e. tennis shoes. You need to have shoes that are only worn in the gym. They do not have to be new but they have to be clean and used for p.e./gym only.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

*Student reminder: headphones are not allowed during school. This includes IPODS.

*Laptops are no longer available for students use due to student misuse. Plan accordingly and get a pass to the computer lab.

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*When using the media center please return it to your original state before you leave. Thanks!

*Reminder for students who attend the home ball games, you are NOT allowed to leave and return during the games..

*From now on...if you park in a private drive way or in a business parking lot your vehicle will be towed and ticketed.

*School delay reminders: if school is delayed, the announcements will be announced on the radio and t.v. as early as possible. There is no breakfast served and all before school activities, both academic and co-curricular are cancelled.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
- J. K. Rowling

" Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago” - Warren Buffet

"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."- Abraham Lincoln

Quotes from the Daily Bulletin:

“One starts an action simply because one must do something.” - T.S. Eliott

“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” - Tom Stoppard

The Reno Smith FFA 2009-10 Officer Team:
President - Leah Robinson
Vice President - Marshall Dolch,
Secretary - Rachel Schut,
Treasurer - Chris Schaaf,
Reporter - Brandy Sickels,
Sentinel - Dylan Dolch,
Historian - Aleck Pafford!

The mission of the Villisca Alumni and Friends Association (VAFA): The Association is a non-profit corporation committed to enhancing and supporting the educational (both academic and extra-curricular) facilities, programs and opportunities in the Villisca community. An effective public school system and ancillary educational opportunities are vital to small-town life.

The activities of VAFA are important to current and future students. Check out the Alumni page for more information.

You may now donate to VAFA online - click the appropriate button. Annual membership is $25. Lifetime membership is $500 single or $750 for a couple.

PayPal is used so you have a secure environment in which to make your payment. You may contribute using

Salute to the Villisca School Board of Education
American Education Week - Monday, November 12, 2007
Sung by Lori Hefflefinger & Mary Lynn Poston
(to the melody of Mr. Sandman)
with the yes? response by the board members themselves

Mr. Smith, (yes?) thanks for the year's (bum bum bum bum)
We all applaud you and give you three cheers (bum bum bum bum)
You are the one who's been here forever.
You've got experience and are so clever.
Mr. Baker, (yes?) you are the Pres.
You get to hear (pause) what everyone says
Please hear this: For all you do,
Villisca School Board, we salute you!

Mr. Sunderman, (yes?) it's Monday night (bum bum bum bum)
You're missing football, and that's just not right (bum bum bum bum)
You find some time to come to a meeting
to make decisions and discuss our heating>
Mr. Sorensen, (yes?) we know your wife.
You and the others lead a hectic life.
Please hear this: For all you do,
Villisca School Board, we salute you!

Mr. Poston, (yes?) thanks for your time (bum bum bum bum)
It's not that easy to find words that rhyme (bum bum bum bum)
You've got to know a lot about schools.
Your wife and mom know that a teacher rules.
Ms. Nook, (yes?) you are the best.
You're head and shoulders above all the rest.
Please hear this: For all you do,
Villisca School Board, we salute you!

bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum
repeat

Mrs. Waddell, (yes?) you're a good sport! (bum bum bum bum)
You started school a refrigerator short. (bum bum bum bum)
You're a good cook and have a nice smile.
We're hoping that you stay a long, long while.
Mr. Johnson, (yes?) you are the man.
You're fast becoming a Big Jay fan.
Please hear this: For all you do,
Villisca School Board, we salute you!

Mrs. Forsythe, (yes?) you are the one (bum bum bum bum)
who gets to play with the numbers, what fun! (bum bum bum bum)
You have to deal with this fund and that bill.
Some days it seems your job is uphill!
Villisca School Board, (yes?) thank you a bunch!
You're even better than recess and lunch!
SO please take this in a good way
Villisca School Board bring us, please, please, please,
Villisca School Board, (pause) brung us more pay!!!!

for those rainy days when the kids say "what can I do now mom? ..."

get your kids to visit one of the math sites that have some games that do math drills and some math concept development

www.aplusmath.com

www.funbrain.com

www.coolmath4kids.com

Here's a math game you can play to improve you math skills. To play you need to have your browser set to include javascript.

Villisca Schools Season Ticket Prices

FALL SEASON (HS & JH FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL)
Adult $30.00
Student $20.00
Senior Pass Complimentary
Family Pass $80.00

WINTER PASS (HS & JH BASKETBALL)
Adult $30.00
Student $20.00
Senior Pass Complimentary
Family Pass $80.00

SUMMER PASS (HS & JH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL)
Adult $30.00
Student $20.00
Senior Pass Complimentary
Family Pass $80.00

ALL SEASON PASS
Adult $90.00
Student $60.00
Senior Pass Complimentary
Family Pass $240.00

SENIOR CITIZENS AND UP RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

Villisca and Stanton K-8 can receive up to $20,000 through the BoxTops for Education program from General Mills.

It may seem unlikely that either school could submit enough box tops to earn the full $20,000 because of the size of the school districts but that is the potential and with the tight budgets in both school districts, can we not say "Every 10¢ counts."

Occasionally, there are special offers for the BoxTops program. Check them out at our BoxTops for Education Page.

Clip Box Tops from hundreds of your favorite General Mills products. Each Box Top is worth 10¢ to the school. That is 10¢ just for tearing of the boxtop or the label before you toss the box or container. You have the choice of 45 cereals; 15 Pillsbury and Yoplait refrigerator/dairy products, 24 meals/sides including the Hamburger/Chicken/ Tuna/Pork Helper line, Old El Paso products, Betty Crocker potato products; Pillsbury, Green Giant and Totino's frozen products; Betty Crocker baking products and a selection of snack products.

If you are a business owner, you can further help earn that $20,000 by using the BoxTops for Education Visa card and even more by buying your office products online just by starting your shopping at the BoxTops web site. For more information, go to the BoxTops website.

If you are from out of town, you can send the boxtops to Enarson Elementary School, 219 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864 or to Stanton Elementary School, 605 Elliott St., Stanton, IA 51573.