12/19/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Christmas Dinner!
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW:
DOOR WATCHERS SATURDAY: J. Higgins, T. Bragg, S. Thill
DOOR WATCHERS MONDAY: A. Chiaverini, J. Jones, D. Garrett

Have a wonderful break – see you next year! (OFFICE)

Home basketball games on Saturday (games start at 4:15) and Monday (games start at 3:00). Both boys and girls teams will be playing – come out and cheer them on! (OFFICE)

Break out the graham crackers and build a gingerbread house. FCCLA is sponsoring a gingerbread house contest. Bring your entry and your $5.00 fee to Steins Market between 10 am and 1pm this Saturday. They will be displayed and voted on, you will need to pick up your “house”on Sunday. The winner will get half of the entry fees. (HAALAND)

5th Quarter Christmas Party – December 20th after the b-ball games:
Everyone bring a white elephant/gag gift to exchange (white elephant means don’t buy it, bring it from home, gag gift – something funny, such as a tennis racket without strings)
Bring your favorite Christmas CD’s – we will play games that you have never played before, there will be a juggling demo (you can learn how) and all the food you can eat for FREE!! Grades 7-college are invited. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Foreign Language Club, Dove Group & Creative Writers: Christmas party today after school in my room. Bring a small wrapped gift and chocolate. (MRS. C.)

Break detention will be in Ms. Drury’s room this week. No food is allowed at break detention – go straight there when the bell rings. (RALSTON)

School-to-work (STW) people: Please remind your employer that Christmas break begins this Friday. After we return from the vacation (Monday, January 5th) your new sign-in forms will be available. Please return you December forms ASAP.
Students who have STW third quarter, should begin to contact me as placement is first come, first serve. Placement is dependent on signed release forms and an approved resume. Third quarter begins Thursday, January 22nd. (HERMAN)

Starting January 5th, No Students, No Adults can eat hot lunch if you owe more than $5.00. (LUNCH LADIES)

12/18/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Corn dogs
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Christmas dinner
DOOR WATCHERS THURSDAY: Miller, Fuller & Larson

Lady Trojans have their first home games this evening – games start at 5:45. Good Luck Ladies! (OFFICE)

Mandatory FCCLA meeting during 2nd lunch today. We will be assembling candy-grams. You must be present to participate in delivery on Friday. Lunch will be provided. (HAALAND)

Break out the graham crackers and build a gingerbread house. FCCLA is sponsoring a gingerbread house contest. Bring your entry and your $5.00 fee to Steins Market between 10 am and 1pm this Saturday. They will be displayed and voted on, you will need to pick up your “house”on Sunday. The winner will get half of the entry fees. (HAALAND)

5th Quarter Christmas Party – December 20th after the b-ball games:
Everyone bring a white elephant/gag gift to exchange (white elephant means don’t buy it, bring it from home, gag gift – something funny, such as a tennis racket without strings)
Bring your favorite Christmas CD’s – we will play games that you have never played before, there will be a juggling demo (you can learn how) and all the food you can eat for FREE!! Grades 7-college are invited. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Foreign Language Club, Dove Group & Creative Writers: Christmas party Friday after school in my room. Bring a small wrapped gift and chocolate. (MRS. C.)

Please excuse the boys basketball teams at 1:30 this afternoon. The bus leaves at 1:45 for Thompson Falls. (SMITH)

Break detention will be in Ms. Drury’s room this week. No food is allowed at break detention – go straight there when the bell rings. (RALSTON)

School-to-work (STW) people: Please remind your employer that Christmas break begins this Friday. After we return from the vacation (Monday, January 5th) your new sign-in forms will be available. Please return you December forms ASAP.
Students who have STW third quarter, should begin to contact me as placement is first come, first serve. Placement is dependent on signed release forms and an approved resume. Third quarter begins Thursday, January 22nd. (HERMAN)

Pep Club members: Get ready for the b-ball season to start – first home games on Thursday, Saturday & Monday. Mark your calendar, get your shirts out and get ready to show your school spirit at Trojan basketball! (BRENDA/HANA)

Starting January 5th, No Students, No Adults can eat hot lunch if you owe more than $5.00. (LUNCH LADIES)

12/17/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Nachos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Corn dogs

5th Quarter Christmas Party – December 20th after the b-ball games:
Everyone bring a white elephant/gag gift to exchange (white elephant means don’t buy it, bring it from home, gag gift – something funny, such as a tennis racket without strings)
Bring your favorite Christmas CD’s – we will play games that you have never played before, there will be a juggling demo (you can learn how) and all the food you can eat for FREE!! Grades 7-college are invited. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Foreign Language Club, Dove Group & Creative Writers: Christmas party Friday after school in my room. Bring a small wrapped gift and chocolate. (MRS. C.)

Study Table tonight at 7:30 in Mr. Smith’s room. (SMITH)

Please excuse the boys basketball teams at 1:30 Thursday afternoon. The bus leaves at 1:45 for Thompson Falls. (SMITH)

Break detention will be in Ms. Drury’s room this week. No food is allowed at break detention – go straight there when the bell rings. (RALSTON)

School-to-work (STW) people: Please remind your employer that Christmas break begins this Friday. After we return from the vacation (Monday, January 5th) your new sign-in forms will be available. Please return you December forms ASAP.
Students who have STW third quarter, should begin to contact me as placement is first come, first serve. Placement is dependent on signed release forms and an approved resume. Third quarter begins Thursday, January 22nd. (HERMAN)

Pep Club members: Poster party today after school in the auditorium.
Get ready for the b-ball season to start – first home games on Thursday, Saturday & Monday. Mark your calendar, get your shirts out and get ready to show your school spirit at Trojan basketball! (BRENDA/HANA)

Starting January 5th, No Students, No Adults can eat hot lunch if you owe more than $5.00. (LUNCH LADIES)

The art show has been postponed until sometime in January. (J. PALMER)

A representative from the Montana Job Corps will visit THS today at 1:00 pm. Please see Mr. Palmer in advance to sign up. (PALMER)

12/16/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken strips
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Nachos

Break detention will be in Ms. Drury’s room this week. (RALSTON)

School-to-work (STW) people: Please remind your employer that Christmas break begins this Friday. After we return from the vacation (Monday, January 5th) your new sign-in forms will be available. Please return you December forms ASAP.
Students who have STW third quarter, should begin to contact me as placement is first come, first serve. Placement is dependent on signed release forms and an approved resume. Third quarter begins Thursday, January 22nd. (HERMAN)

Pep Club members: Poster party Wednesday after school in the auditorium.
Get ready for the b-ball season to start – first home games on Thursday, Saturday & Monday. Mark your calendar, get your shirts out and get ready to show your school spirit at Trojan basketball! (BRENDA/HANA)

Starting January 5th, No Students, No Adults can eat hot lunch if you owe more than $5.00. (LUNCH LADIES)

The Navy recruiter will visit Troy today during second lunch. They will be in the auditorium. See Mr. Palmer if you have questions. (PALMER)

The art show has been postponed until sometime in January. (J. PALMER)

A representative from the Montana Job Corps will visit THS on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Please see Mr. Palmer in advance to sign up. (PALMER)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts this week. Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

12/15/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Double stuff pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken strips

Break detention will be in Mrs. Palmer’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Starting January 5th, No Students, No Adults can eat hot lunch if you owe more than $5.00. (LUNCH LADIES)

The Navy recruiter will visit Troy tomorrow during second lunch. They will be in the auditorium. See Mr. Palmer if you have questions. (PALMER)

There will be an art show on Monday & Tuesday evenings. It will be up in the art room and the Jr. High hallway. Anyone coming to the band and choir concerts are invited to come early and stay late to look at the artwork. (J. PALMER)

Those of you who were in drivers ed last summer and are now getting your license in Libby – make sure you bring a valid birth certificate (not a photo copy) with you.
(J. JONES)

A representative from the Montana Job Corps will visit THS on Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Please see Mr. Palmer in advance to sign up. (PALMER)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday & Tuesday. Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

12/12/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Double stuff pizza

Change of plans: Mr. Palmer is here today. (OFFICE)

The Navy recruiter will visit Troy on Tuesday, December 16th during second lunch. They will be in the auditorium. See Mr. Palmer if you have questions. (PALMER)

There will be an art show on Monday & Tuesday evenings. It will be up in the art room and the Jr. High hallway. Anyone coming to the band and choir concerts are invited to come early and stay late to look at the artwork. (J. PALMER)

Those of you who were in drivers ed last summer and are now getting your license in Libby – make sure you bring a valid birth certificate (not a photo copy) with you.
(J. JONES)

Club Volleyball practice after school today at the high school gym until 3:30. (COACH JANSMA)

A representative from the Montana Job Corps will visit THS on Wednesday, Dec. 17th, at 1:00 pm. Please see Mr. Palmer in advance to sign up. (PALMER)

Junior High Winter Dance will take place this Saturday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the lunchroom. Bring $2.00 and a can of food for the Food Pantry for you admission. (JR. HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL)

Please excuse all basketball players at 11:45 today for the Plains Tourney. The bus leaves at 12:00 sharp. (SMITH/ANDERSEN)

FCCLA is selling Candy Grams (candy canes with a message attached) during lunches for the rest of the week. Candy Grams are $1.50 each. They will be delivered 4th block Friday the 19th, the last day of school before Christmas break. (ALICIA)

Please support the NHS Food Drive for the Troy Food Pantry. The last day to bring food is Monday, December 15th. The winning class gets donuts! (DRURY)

Break detention will be in Mr. Dasios’ room this week – Mr. Mac will be in charge. (OFFICE)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday (15th) & Tuesday (16th). Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

12/11/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Tacos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken sandwich

Club Volleyball practice after school tomorrow at the high school gym until 3:30. (COACH JANSMA)

Juniors & Seniors: The International Affairs Club is meeting today during break in Mr. Lizotte’s room to discuss the game plan for the following months. Those still interested in joining are welcome to attend. (LIZOTTE)

A representative from the Montana Job Corps will visit THS on Wednesday, Dec. 17th, at 1:00 pm. Please see Mr. Palmer in advance to sign up. (PALMER)

The Strategy team will be meeting in the library during lunch today. We will be discussing the trip to Spokane and the pen pal program. If you forgot to write a pen pal letter last week, bring it this week.
High school accoustic jam session today in Mr. Rogers’ room at the elementary school from 4:00 – 5:00. New members are welcome. (S. KELSEY)

Junior High Winter Dance will take place this Saturday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the lunchroom. Bring $2.00 and a can of food for the Food Pantry for you admission. (JR. HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL)

Please excuse all basketball players at 11:45 on Friday for the Plains Tourney. The bus leaves at 12:00 sharp. (SMITH/ANDERSEN)

FCCLA is selling Candy Grams (candy canes with a message attached) during lunches for the rest of the week. Candy Grams are $1.50 each. They will be delivered 4th block Friday the 19th, the last day of school before Christmas break. (ALICIA)

Please support the NHS Food Drive for the Troy Food Pantry. The last day to bring food is Monday, December 15th. The winning class gets donuts! (DRURY)

Break detention will be in Mr. Dasios’ room this week – Mr. Mac will be in charge. (OFFICE)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday (15th) & Tuesday (16th). Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room today (if you didn’t meet on Tuesday) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

The guidance office will be closed all day Friday of this week. (PALMER)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

12/10/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Tacos

Junior High Winter Dance will take place this Saturday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the lunchroom. Bring $2.00 and a can of food for the Food Pantry for you admission. (JR. HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL)

Please excuse all basketball players at 11:45 on Friday for the Plains Tourney. The bus leaves at 12:00 sharp. (SMITH/ANDERSEN)

FCCLA is selling Candy Grams (candy canes with a message attached) during lunches for the rest of the week. Candy Grams are $1.50 each. They will be delivered 4th block Friday the 19th, the last day of school before Christmas break. (ALICIA)

Please support the NHS Food Drive for the Troy Food Pantry. The last day to bring food is Monday, December 15th. The winning class gets donuts! (DRURY)

Break detention will be in Mr. Dasios’ room this week – Mr. Mac will be in charge. (OFFICE)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday (15th) & Tuesday (16th). Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Fall Sports Awards will be this morning at 10:00 am. Check into your 2nd block class – teachers please accompany your classes to the auditorium. (OFFICE)

Seniors: If you are applying to the University of Montana in Missoula, the deadline for scholarship applications is December 31st. See Mr. Palmer ASAP if you need an application. (PALMER)

Seniors: Montana State University/Bozeman is holding two more MSU Friday’s campus visit programs. The next is January 30th, the following is April 30th. See Mr. Palmer for details. (PALMER)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room Thursday (if you didn’t meet on Tuesday) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

The guidance office will be closed this Wednesday morning and all day Friday of this week. (PALMER)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

12/09/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Stroganoff

Break detention will be in Mr. Dasios’ room this week – Mr. Mac will be in charge. (OFFICE)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday (15th) & Tuesday (16th). Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Fall Sports Awards will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Check into your 2nd block class – teachers please accompany your classes to the auditorium. (OFFICE)

Seniors: If you are applying to the University of Montana in Missoula, the deadline for scholarship applications is December 31st. See Mr. Palmer ASAP if you need an application. (PALMER)

Seniors: Montana State University/Bozeman is holding two more MSU Friday’s campus visit programs. The next is January 30th, the following is April 30th. See Mr. Palmer for details. (PALMER)

Art I students have recycled wire/paper sculptures on display in the library. Stop by and check them out! (J. PALMER)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room Tuesday (the 9th) or Thursday (the 11th) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

All students interested in participating in Drama, please sign up in the office. (SMITH)

The guidance office will be closed Wednesday morning and all day Friday of this week. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Financial Aid and Scholarship presentation tomorrow evening at 6:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. Our guest speaker is Mary Howard of the Montana Student Assistance Foundation. Mary is an expert on the Financial Aid application process. Please plan to attend this VERY important meeting. We’ll be done by 7:30 at the latest. (PALMER)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday, December 10th, at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

12/08/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Stroganoff

Break detention will be in Mr. Dasios’ room this week – Mr. Mac will be in charge. (OFFICE)

The Music Dep’t will present it’s Christmas Concerts next Monday (15th) & Tuesday (16th). Choirs perform on Monday and the bands on Tuesday. Concerts begin @ 7:30 in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Fall Sports Awards will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Check into your 2nd block class – teachers please accompany your classes to the auditorium. (OFFICE)

Seniors: If you are applying to the University of Montana in Missoula, the deadline for scholarship applications is December 31st. See Mr. Palmer ASAP if you need an application. (PALMER)

Seniors: Montana State University/Bozeman is holding two more MSU Friday’s campus visit programs. The next is January 30th, the following is April 30th. See Mr. Palmer for details. (PALMER)

Art I students have recycled wire/paper sculptures on display in the library. Stop by and check them out! (J. PALMER)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room Tuesday (the 9th) or Thursday (the 11th) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

All students interested in participating in Drama, please sign up in the office. (SMITH)

The guidance office will be closed Wednesday morning and all day Friday of this week. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Financial Aid and Scholarship presentation tomorrow evening at 6:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. Our guest speaker is Mary Howard of the Montana Student Assistance Foundation. Mary is an expert on the Financial Aid application process. Please plan to attend this VERY important meeting. We’ll be done by 7:30 at the latest. (PALMER)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday, December 10th, at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

12/05/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken fajitas
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Quick FCCLA meeting today during 2nd lunch in the Foods Room. Many of you have already missed a few meetings – so please make sure you show up. Thanks. (ALICIA)

There have been some problems with students changing other student’s backgrounds on the computers. Please make sure you log off and do not share your password to avoid this. If I catch you messing with someone else’s background you will be disabled.
(S. THILL)

Art I students have recycled wire/paper sculptures on display in the library. Stop by and check them out! (J. PALMER)

If you are interested in traveling to Whitefish tomorrow to observe competitive speech and debate, sign up in the office today. Blue slips are required. We will leave at 5:30 am and be back by 6:00 (in time to go see the Nutcracker Ballet in Libby). (RALSTON)

Those Junior High boys interested in playing basketball – come to Mr. McDougall’s room today during break for a quick meeting. (MCDOUGALL)

The Lady Trojan basketball team will be selling cookies at the Boy Scout Craft Fair on Saturday from 9:00-4:00 at the elementary school. (OFFICE)

For all of you Twilight & Edward Cullen fans - the Libby public library is hosting a young adult book discussion on it, December 16th, at 3:30. Snacks will be provided. (CHIAVERINI)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room Tuesday (the 9th) or Thursday (the 11th) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

Juniors & Seniors: Universal Technical Institute will have a recruiter in Mr. McDougall’s third block class today during 3rd block. UTI specializes in training mechanics for auto, diesel, and recreational vehicles. See Mr. Palmer or Mr. McDougall if you’re interested. (PALMER)

There will be a meeting for all seniors planning on attending ANY college, vo-tech, university or trade school, today during 2nd block. We’ll meet in the Auditorium. (PALMER)

All students interested in participating in Drama, please sign up in the office. (SMITH)

The guidance office will be closed on Friday, December 12th. (PALMER)

SENIORS: A couple of weeks ago, I sent a letter to your parents inviting you and them to a Financial Aid and Scholarship presentation on Tuesday, December 9th, at 6:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. Our guest speaker is Mary Howard of the Montana Student Assistance Foundation. Mary is an expert on the Financial Aid application process. Please plan to attend this VERY important meeting. We’ll be done by 7:30 at the latest. (PALMER)


The afterschool program has started a fashion & fiber arts club which meets Fridays at 2:30 in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school. New members (7th –12th) are welcome. (KELSEY)

The afterschool program has started an acoustic jam session for high school students on Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 at the elementary school. Check in at the elementary gym before 4:00 on Thursday to sign up and grab a snack. (KELSEY)

High School Student Council meeting today during break in the library. (RALSTON)

NHS meeting today at break in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday, December 10th, at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

Junior High Student Council meeting today at break. (MILLER)

Break detention will be in Mr. Nagode’s room this week. (OFFICE)

12/04/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Taco salad
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken fajitas

If you are interested in traveling to Whitefish this Saturday to observe competitive speech and debate, sign up in the office today. Blue slips are required. We will leave at 5:30 am and be back by 6:00 (in time to go see the Nutcracker Ballet in Libby). (RALSTON)

Those Junior High boys interested in playing basketball – come to Mr. McDougall’s room Friday during break for a quick meeting. (MCDOUGALL)

The Lady Trojan basketball team will be selling cookies at the Boy Scout Craft Fair on Saturday from 9:00-4:00 at the elementary school. (OFFICE)

For all of you Twilight & Edward Cullen fans - the Libby public library is hosting a young adult book discussion on it, December 16th, at 3:30. Snacks will be provided. (CHIAVERINI)

All Mentors: Mandatory meeting in my room Tuesday (the 9th) or Thursday (the 11th) at lunchtime. Bring your lunch with you. (CHIAVERINI)

Juniors & Seniors: Universal Technical Institute will have a recruiter in Mr. McDougall’s third block class today during 3rd block. UTI specializes in training mechanics for auto, diesel, and recreational vehicles. See Mr. Palmer or Mr. McDougall if you’re interested. (PALMER)

There will be a meeting for all seniors planning on attending ANY college, vo-tech, university, trade-school on Friday, December 5th. We’ll meet in the Auditorium. (PALMER)

All students interested in participating in Drama, please sign up in the office. (SMITH)

The guidance office will be closed on Friday, December 12th. (PALMER)

SENIORS: A couple of weeks ago, I sent a letter to your parents inviting you and them to a Financial Aid and Scholarship presentation on Tuesday, December 9th, at 6:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. Our guest speaker is Mary Howard of the Montana Student Assistance Foundation. Mary is an expert on the Financial Aid application process. Please plan to attend this VERY important meeting. We’ll be done by 7:30 at the latest. (PALMER)

Strategy team meeting today at lunch in the library. Don’t forget to bring something to send to the students in Thailand as well as pencil and paper. (KELSEY)

The afterschool program has started a fashion & fiber arts club which meets Fridays at 2:30 in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school. New members (7th –12th) are welcome. (KELSEY)

The afterschool program has started an acoustic jam session for high school students on Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 at the elementary school. Check in at the elementary gym before 4:00 on Thursday to sign up and grab a snack. (KELSEY)

High School Student Council meeting Friday during break in the library. (RALSTON)

NHS meeting Friday at break in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday, December 10th, at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Break detention will be in Mr. Nagode’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be tomorrow from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

12/03/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: French dip
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Taco salad

Juniors & Seniors: The Army Recruiter will visit THS today during second lunch – he’ll be in the auditorium. (PALMER)

Juniors & Seniors: Universal Technical Institute will have a recruiter in Mr. McDougall’s third block class on Thursday, December 4th, during 3rd block. UTI specializes in training mechanics for auto, diesel, and recreational vehicles. See Mr. Palmer or Mr. McDougall if you’re interested. (PALMER)

There will be a meeting for all seniors planning on attending ANY college, vo-tech, university, trade-school on Friday, December 5th. We’ll meet in the Auditorium. (PALMER)

The boy’s basketball mandatory parent meeting is tonight at 7:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. (SMITH)

All students interested in participating in Drama, please sign up in the office. (SMITH)

The guidance office will be closed on Friday, December 12th. (PALMER)

SENIORS: A couple of weeks ago, I sent a letter to your parents inviting you and them to a Financial Aid and Scholarship presentation on Tuesday, December 9th, at 6:00 pm in Mr. Smith’s room. Our guest speaker is Mary Howard of the Montana Student Assistance Foundation. Mary is an expert on the Financial Aid application process. Please plan to attend this VERY important meeting. We’ll be done by 7:30 at the latest. (PALMER)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. Don’t forget to bring something to send to the students in Thailand as well as pencil and paper. (KELSEY)

The afterschool program has started a fashion & fiber arts club which meets Fridays at 2:30 in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school. New members (7th –12th) are welcome. (KELSEY)

The afterschool program has started an acoustic jam session for high school students on Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:00 at the elementary school. Check in at the elementary gym before 4:00 on Thursday to sign up and grab a snack. (KELSEY)

High School Student Council meeting Friday during break in the library. (RALSTON)

NHS meeting this Friday at break in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Trojan Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues will begin Thursday, December 10th, at 3:30 (grades 7-12). You will bowl 3 games – cost is $5.00 per week. If you have questions contact Brady or Bobbie at 295-5024. (OFFICE)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Anyone interested in seeing “The Nutcracker” this Saturday (in Libby at 7:00 p.m.) please sign-up with Mrs. Miller by the end of the day today. Tickets are $5.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. (MILLER)

Break detention will be in Mr. Nagode’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be tomorrow from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

12/02/08

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS DECEMBER 02, 2008

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Mac & Cheese
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: French dip

Congratulations to this year’s volleyball All-Conference selections:
1st team – Kristin Parks
2nd team – Molly Harpole & Ashley Paasch
Well done Ladies! (JANSMA)


NHS meeting this Friday at break in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Anyone interested in seeing “The Nutcracker” this Saturday (in Libby at 7:00 p.m.) please sign-up with Mrs. Miller by the end of the day today. Tickets are $5.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. (MILLER)

Break detention will be in Mr. Nagode’s room this week. (OFFICE)

The Army National Guard obstacle course will be in the gym today for all to enjoy. If you plan on using it, you MUST fill out a completed liability consent form. The forms are available at the office. (R. MAC)

Picture retakes will be Thursday from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

12/01/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken dinner
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW:

NHS meeting this Friday at break in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Anyone interested in seeing “The Nutcracker” this Saturday (in Libby at 7:00 p.m.) please sign-up with Mrs. Miller by the end of the day today. Tickets are $5.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. (MILLER)

School-to-work people: New forms are available. Please return your November sign-in to me. (HERMAN)

Break detention will be in Mr. Nagode’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Tomorrow, the Army National Guard obstacle course will be in the gym for all to enjoy. If you plan on using it, you MUST fill out a completed liability consent form. The forms are available at the office. (R. MAC)

Picture retakes will be Thursday from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

11/25/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Double stuff pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken dinner

Have a Happy Thanksgiving – eat lots of turkey!! (OFFICE)

Today is an “early out” day. (OFFICE)

School-to-work people: New forms are available. Please return your November sign-in to me. (HERMAN)

Break detention will be in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (OFFICE)

On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Army National Guard obstacle course will be in the gym for all to enjoy. If you plan on using it, you MUST fill out a completed liability consent form. The forms are available at the office. (R. MAC)

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department is forming a Juniors program for students age 14-18. Juniors will not answer fire calls, but will attend TVFD meetings and learn to check the fire trucks and equipment. For more info talk to Jeffrey Rebo. A sign-up sheet will be in the office. (RALSTON)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

11/24/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Quesadilla
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Double stuff pizza

Break detention will be in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (OFFICE)

All high school girls playing basketball – we will practice today at 3:30. Physicals are a MUST. (C. ANDERSEN)

Club Volleyball meeting Monday at break in Mrs. Jansma’s room. (JANSMA)

On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Army National Guard obstacle course will be in the gym for all to enjoy. If you plan on using it, you MUST fill out a completed liability consent form. The forms are available at the office. (R. MAC)

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department is forming a Juniors program for students age 14-18. Juniors will not answer fire calls, but will attend TVFD meetings and learn to check the fire trucks and equipment. For more info talk to Jeffrey Rebo. A sign-up sheet will be in the office. (RALSTON)

To all boy’s basketball players who intend to tryout: If you did not play football or soccer this fall, you must have a physical by Monday to tryout. No players allowed in the gym without physicals – not even to watch.
Tryouts today: guards from 6:00 – 7:30, posts from 7:30 – 9:00
If you are not sure, ask Coach Smith. (SMITH)

Mentors/Mentees: If you did not attend the last movie you may come see High School Musical tonight at 7:30 p.m. – admission is free. (CHIAVERINI)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures - envelopes are available at the office. (OFFICE)

11/21/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Thanksgiving Dinner
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Quesadilla

Student Council meeting this morning at 9:15 in the library. (RALSTON)

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department is forming a Juniors program for students age 14-18. Juniors will not answer fire calls, but will attend TVFD meetings and learn to check the fire trucks and equipment. For more info talk to Jeffrey Rebo. A sign-up sheet will be in the office. (RALSTON)

Juniors & Seniors who are interested in joining the International Affairs Club, please meet with Mr. Lizotte this morning during break. This club will compete with other Montana schools and could ultimately travel to Washington, D.C. (LIZOTTE)

The afterschool program’s Fashion & Fiber Arts Club will meet in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school today at 2:30. New members are always welcome. The club is open to junior high & high school students. (S. KELSEY)

To all boy’s basketball players who intend to tryout: If you did not play football or soccer this fall, you must have a physical by Monday to tryout. No players allowed in the gym without physicals – not even to watch.
Tryouts on Monday: guards from 6:00 – 7:30, posts from 7:30 – 9:00
If you are not sure, ask Coach Smith. (SMITH)

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Equipment: The School Board is currently adopting a new policy. Students may NOT use cellular phones, pagers and other electronic signaling devices on campus at any time. This policy will go into effect on December 2nd, the day after the next board meeting. (RALSTON)

All varsity volleyball players need to turn in their equipment as soon as possible to Mrs. Jansma. If not turned in by TODAY – several hundreds of $ will be added to your school fee account. (COACH JANSMA)

Mentors/Mentees: If you did not attend the last movie you may come see High School Musical Monday at 7:30 p.m. – admission is free. (CHIAVERINI)

Break detention will be in Mr. Bara’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting today at break to discuss Christmas events. New members are welcome – including Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Junior High Student Council meeting today during break. (MILLER)

11/20/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Corn dogs
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Thanksgiving Dinner

Juniors & Seniors who are interested in joining the International Affairs Club, please meet with Mr. Lizotte this morning during break. This club will compete with other Montana schools and could ultimately travel to Washington, D.C. (LIZOTTE)

Any high school student interested in attending a speech meet in Kalispell on Friday afternoon & evening, and observing other high school students compete in speech & debate, sign up in the office today. You will need a blue slip signed by parents & your 3rd and 4th block teachers. We will leave at 1:30 and be back by 10:00 p.m. (RALSTON)

The afterschool program’s Fashion & Fiber Arts Club will meet in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school this Friday at 2:30. New members are always welcome. The club is open to junior high & high school students. (S. KELSEY)

FCCLA meeting Thursday during break in the library. (ALICIA A.)

To all boy’s basketball players who intend to tryout: If you did not play football or soccer this fall, you must have a physical by Monday to tryout. No players allowed in the gym without physicals – not even to watch.
Tryouts on Monday: guards from 6:00 – 7:30, posts from 7:30 – 9:00
If you are not sure, ask Coach Smith. (SMITH)

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Equipment: The School Board is currently adopting a new policy. Students may NOT use cellular phones, pagers and other electronic signaling devices on campus at any time. This policy will go into effect on December 2nd, the day after the next board meeting. (RALSTON)

All varsity volleyball players need to turn in their equipment as soon as possible to Mrs. Jansma. If not turned in by Friday – several hundreds of $ will be added to your school fee account. (COACH JANSMA)

Strategy team meeting today at lunch in the library. (S. KELSEY)

Mentors/Mentees: If you did not attend the last movie you may come see High School Musical Monday at 7:30 p.m. – admission is free. (CHIAVERINI)

Break detention will be in Mr. Bara’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break to discuss Christmas events. New members are welcome – including Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be THREE Montana colleges visiting THS this week. These include:
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

11/19/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Nachos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Corn dogs

Cell Phones and Other Electronic Equipment: The School Board is currently adopting a new policy. Students may NOT use cellular phones, pagers and other electronic signaling devices on campus at any time. This policy will go into effect on December 2nd, the day after the next board meeting. (RALSTON)

All varsity volleyball players need to turn in their equipment as soon as possible to Mrs. Jansma. (COACH JANSMA)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. (S. KELSEY)

Mentors/Mentees: If you did not attend the last movie you may come see High School Musical Monday at 7:30 p.m. – admission is free. (CHIAVERINI)

Break detention will be in Mr. Bara’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break to discuss Christmas events. New members are welcome – including Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

A list is posted daily on the bulletin board by the office for those who owe lunch money – please take a look and see if you are on that list. (LUNCH LADIES)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be TWO Montana colleges visiting THS this week. These include:
MSU-Bozeman on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

11/18/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken strips
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Nachos

All varsity volleyball players need to turn in their equipment as soon as possible to Mrs. Jansma. (COACH JANSMA)

Open gym softball this evening at 7:00 p.m. for pitchers/catchers. We will meet at the elementary gym. (THOMPSON)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. (S. KELSEY)

Mentors/Mentees: If you did not attend the last movie you may come see High School Musical Monday at 7:30 p.m. – admission is free. (CHIAVERINI)

Break detention will be in Mr. Bara’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break to discuss Christmas events. New members are welcome – including Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

A list is posted daily on the bulletin board by the office for those who owe lunch money – please take a look and see if you are on that list. (LUNCH LADIES)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be TWO Montana colleges visiting THS this week. These include:
MSU-Bozeman on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

11/17/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burritos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken strips

Student Athletes going to Missoula today: The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. – you are to be excused at 1:55, no sooner. You must have a blueslip (signed by a parent). You must bring a picture I.D. You must bring your own money for food. (T. SMITH)

Break detention will be in Mr. Bara’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Picture retakes will be December 4th from 12:30 – 1:30. You will need to have your $ on that day if you want to purchase your pictures.

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break to discuss Christmas events. New members are welcome – including Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

A list is posted daily on the bulletin board by the office for those who owe lunch money – please take a look and see if you are on that list. (LUNCH LADIES)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be THREE Montana colleges visiting THS this week. These include:
Montana Tech (Butte) on Monday, November 17th at 2:15
MSU-Bozeman on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

11/12/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Soup & sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Pizza

Good Luck to the Lady Trojan’s as they head to Missoula tomorrow for the Divisional Volleyball Tournament! (OFFICE)

Please stop by the office at break or lunch and pick up your I.D. cards. (OFFICE)

Strategy team meeting in the library Thursday at lunch. We will be discussing Youth Days and begin plans for the pen pal and bead projects. Don’t forget to turn in your three criticisms from the weekend.
This is the final week for the Fall session of the cross-country running. We will begin again in the Spring.
The New Horizons afterschool program has started a fashion/fiber art club for junior high and high school students who are interested in mending, designing or creating clothing, quilts, jewelry, and more. All are welcome to attend the meetings on Fridays at 2:30 in Mrs. Canepa’s room at the elementary school. (S. KELSEY)

Break detention will be in Mrs. Miller’s room this week. (OFFICE)

Mentors/Mentees who helped with the Halloween Carnival, you received a big thank you from the PTA for you “huge help.” (CHIAVERINI)

FCCLA meeting today at break in the Foods Rm. (A. ANDERSON)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be THREE Montana colleges visiting THS next week. These include:
Montana Tech (Butte) on Monday, November 17th at 2:15
MSU-Bozeman on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

The Booster Club would like to remind you that the deadline for the logo contest is on Friday, November 14th. Please have you design turned into the office or Mrs. Palmer by then. Thank you for your participation! (OFFICE)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

The Dove Group will have its regular meeting today. Please remember “Mix it Up” lunch on Thursday. (CHIAVERINI, MILLER, BRAGG)

Boys Basketball meeting today during break for all prospective players, grades 9-12 in Coach Smith’s room. (SMITH)

NHS meeting this Friday at break time in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

Senior Parent meeting this evening at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. (J. HIGGINS)

11/11/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Soup & sandwich

Break detention will be in Mrs. Miller’s room this week. (OFFICE)

FCCLA meeting tomorrow at break in the Foods Rm. (A. ANDERSON)

JUNIORS & SENIORS: There will be THREE Montana colleges visiting THS next week. These include:
Montana Tech (Butte) on Monday, November 17th at 2:15
MSU-Bozeman on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00
The U of Montana (Missoula) on Thursday at 12:45
See Mr. Palmer ASAP to sign up. (PALMER)

The Booster Club would like to remind you that the deadline for the logo contest is on Friday, November 14th. Please have you design turned into the office or Mrs. Palmer by then. Thank you for your participation! (OFFICE)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday during break. (MILLER)

The Dove Group will have its regular meeting on Wednesday. Please remember “Mix it Up” lunch on Thursday. (CHIAVERINI, MILLER, BRAGG)

Boys Basketball meeting Wednesday during break for all prospective players, grades 9-12 in Coach Smith’s room. (SMITH)

NEW SCHOOL RULE TO GO INTO EFFECT SOON!!!! Due to the incredibly childish behavior of some of our younger students, food or drink will not be allowed outside of the lunchroom. This will apply to break as well as lunch. Since the problem appears to be with younger students only, sophomores on up will not be included in this new requirement. This rule will go into effect the next time Mr. Ralston sees milk or juice splattered on the ground, the walls, or the cars. (RALSTON)

Reminder: No eating or drinking in the auditorium.
We will be serving soup on Tuesday/Thursday’s. (LUNCH LADIES)

NHS meeting this Friday at break time in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

AP English, please come by & pick up materials. (CHIAVERINI)

Senior Parent meeting Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. (J. HIGGINS)

The gym will not be available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. today. (PALMER)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, today, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

11/10/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Taco salad
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Break detention will be in Mrs. Miller’s room this week. (OFFICE)

NEW SCHOOL RULE TO GO INTO EFFECT SOON!!!! Due to the incredibly childish behavior of some of our younger students, food or drink will not be allowed outside of the lunchroom. This will apply to break as well as lunch. Since the problem appears to be with younger students only, sophomores on up will not be included in this new requirement. This rule will go into effect the next time Mr. Ralston sees milk or juice splattered on the ground, the walls, or the cars. (RALSTON)

Reminder: No eating or drinking in the auditorium.
We will be serving soup on Tuesday/Thursday’s. (LUNCH LADIES)

NHS meeting this Friday at break time in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

AP English, please come by & pick up materials. (CHIAVERINI)

Senior Parent meeting Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. (J. HIGGINS)

Break Detention will be

The gym will not be available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. tomorrow. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Have you been using the MCIS software for college searches? If you need help, see Mr. Palmer. (PALMER)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, today, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

11/10/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Taco salad
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Break detention will be in Mrs. Miller’s room this week. (OFFICE)

NEW SCHOOL RULE TO GO INTO EFFECT SOON!!!! Due to the incredibly childish behavior of some of our younger students, food or drink will not be allowed outside of the lunchroom. This will apply to break as well as lunch. Since the problem appears to be with younger students only, sophomores on up will not be included in this new requirement. This rule will go into effect the next time Mr. Ralston sees milk or juice splattered on the ground, the walls, or the cars. (RALSTON)

Reminder: No eating or drinking in the auditorium.
We will be serving soup on Tuesday/Thursday’s. (LUNCH LADIES)

NHS meeting this Friday at break time in Ms. Drury’s room. (DRURY)

AP English, please come by & pick up materials. (CHIAVERINI)

Senior Parent meeting Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. (J. HIGGINS)

The gym will not be available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. tomorrow. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Have you been using the MCIS software for college searches? If you need help, see Mr. Palmer. (PALMER)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, today, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

11/07/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken fajitas
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Taco salad

Good Luck to the Lady Trojans at the District VB Tourney in Plains on Saturday. If you’re a Pep Club member – ride the bus and show your support! (OFFICE)

The New Horizons afterschool program is starting a fashion & fiber arts club. We will be meeting on Fridays at 2:30 at the elementary school in Mrs. Canepa’s room. We start today – I hope you can make it! (S. KELSEY)

Reminder: No eating or drinking in the auditorium.
We will be serving soup on Tuesday/Thursday’s. (LUNCH LADIES)

Break Detention will be in the Computer Lab today. (RICHARDSON)

Pep Club traveling to Plains: Get blue slips signed by your parents for Saturday. Bring $ for food and wear your shirts (everyone must have a shirt – you can still purchase one.) The bus will leave at 12:30 from the high school parking lot.
(HANA COY)

MSU-Bozeman will visit THS on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m. – please see Mr. Palmer to sign up for this visit. (PALMER)

The gym will not be available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Have you been using the MCIS software for college searches? If you need help, see Mr. Palmer. (PALMER)

If you are planning to attend the speech meet (as observers) in Polson on Saturday, sign up in the office. We will be leaving at 5:00 a.m. and be back by 6:00 p.m. Blue slips are required, dress nice, the kitchen will prepare a sack lunch or you can bring your own. (RALSTON)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, today, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Mentors/Mentees: You may attend the movie Monday night (Beverly Hills Chihauhau) – the movie is free and includes a small pop & popcorn. Or you can attend High School Musical #2 in a few weeks. (CHIAVERINI)

Seniors: TODAY is the deadline for the December 13 ACT. Most of you have taken the ACT, but you may wish to register for the December test IF:
1) You are one of the SMALL HANDFULL OF SENIORS WHO DIDN”T take the October ACT (big hint here, folks)
2) You don’t feel confident that you did well on the previous attempt on the ACT and would like to improve your score.
Remember, if you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch, you can take the ACT TWICE for FREE! (PALMER)

11/05/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: French dip
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Tacos

Congratulations to the following football players for making All-Conference or All-State:
1st Team Offense: QB – Aaron Palmer, Guard – Tom Roeder, Tackle – Shawn Duncan,
Wide Receiver – Steph Jones
2nd Team: TE – Shadow Garrett, RB – Jake Alexander
1st Team Defense: DE – Brian Hammrich, DT – Tom Roeder, LB – Chris Hoffman,
DB – Aaron Palmer
2nd Team: DB – Jesse Day
Honorable Mention: DE – Shawn Duncan, DT – Cullen Metz
1st team Kicker: Punter – Aaron Palmer
ALL STATE QB/DB – AARON PALMER (COACH MAC)

Pep Club: Get blue slips signed by your parents for Saturday. You must wear your shirts. We will let you know the leave time. (HANA COY)

Early out day today! (OFFICE)

No “Afterschool program” today – cross country will run as usual. (KELSEY)

MSU-Bozeman will visit THS on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m. – please see Mr. Palmer to sign up for this visit. (PALMER)

The gym will not be available from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Have you been using the STI software for college searches? If you need help, see Mr. Palmer. (PALMER)

Some keys were found during our football room clean-up – stop by the office and identify. (COACH RICHARDSON)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. Bring your signed permission slip, blue slip, and afterschool program registration forms. (S. KELSEY)

If you are planning to attend the speech meet (as observers) in Polson on Saturday, sign up in the office. We will be leaving at 5:00 a.m. and be back by 6:00 p.m. Blue slips are required, dress nice, the kitchen will prepare a sack lunch or you can bring your own. (RALSTON)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, Friday, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Mentors/Mentees: You may attend the movie Monday night (Beverly Hills Chihauhau) – the movie is free and includes a small pop & popcorn. Or you can attend High School Musical #2 in a few weeks. (CHIAVERINI)

Seniors: Friday, November 7 is the deadline for the December 13 ACT. Most of you have taken the ACT, but you may wish to register for the December test IF:
1) You are one of the SMALL HANDFULL OF SENIORS WHO DIDN”T take the October ACT (big hint here, folks)
2) You don’t feel confident that you did well on the previous attempt on the ACT and would like to improve your score.
Remember, if you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch, you can take the ACT TWICE for FREE! (PALMER)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Jostens will be here this afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (RALSTON)

11/04/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Mac n’ Cheese
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: French dip

Students: Thanks for participating in last weeks Election. Staff thank you as well. Get results from you teacher if you haven’t gotten them yet. (PRIEVE)

All senior registered voters please meet after the break in Mr. Smith’s room in order to go vote. Check into your 2nd block class first. (SMITH)

Creative Writers, writing workshop, Friday, my room 4th block. Also, meet at my house after school Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Mentors/Mentees: You may attend the movie Monday night (Beverly Hills Chihauhau) – the movie is free and includes a small pop & popcorn. Or you can attend High School Musical #2 in a few weeks. (CHIAVERINI)

Seniors: Friday, November 7 is the deadline for the December 13 ACT. Most of you have taken the ACT, but you may wish to register for the December test IF:
1) You are one of the SMALL HANDFULL OF SENIORS WHO DIDN”T take the October ACT (big hint here, folks)
2) You don’t feel confident that you did well on the previous attempt on the ACT and would like to improve your score.
Remember, if you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch, you can take the ACT TWICE for FREE! (PALMER)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Jostens will be here Wednesday afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

School-to-work: Pick up your November forms – turn in October’s. (HERMAN)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (RALSTON)

11/03/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Mac n’Cheese

All students registered to vote in Tuesday’s general election, please meet in Mr. Smith’s room at the beginning of 3rd block today in order to examine a sample ballot. (SMITH)

Seniors: Friday, November 7 is the deadline for the December 13 ACT. Most of you have taken the ACT, but you may wish to register for the December test IF:
1) You are one of the SMALL HANDFULL OF SENIORS WHO DIDN”T take the October ACT (big hint here, folks)
2) You don’t feel confident that you did well on the previous attempt on the ACT and would like to improve your score.
Remember, if you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch, you can take the ACT TWICE for FREE! (PALMER)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Jostens will be here Wednesday afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

School-to-work: Pick up your November forms – turn in October’s. (HERMAN)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (RALSTON)

STAFF:

The POD class has invited the community to gather in the lunchroom tomorrow night to watch election returns. The Troy Police Department’s Riot Squad has also been invited. Please use discretion in inviting your upper level classes. This event will be for WATCHING ELECTION RETURNS and related heated arguments and fights. It is not for playing tag, holding hands with your girlfriend, or whatever. Please bring snacks. (RALSTON)

10/31/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Scalloped potatoes & ham
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken sandwich

Go Trojans! Guys in Loyola, girls in T-Falls tonight!! (OFFICE)

Student Council meeting this morning at 9:10 in the library. (RALSTON)

Please excuse Varsity football players at 10:15 today for their game in Missoula. (COACH MAC)

Don’t forget the time changes this Sunday – turn your clocks back an hour. (OFFICE)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Hanna Folkerts, Destiny Tallmadge, Courtney Pils, Jordan Stapley, Jasmine Johnson, Stacy Reid and Jackie Proffitt – please don’t forget your shift at the Halloween Carnival on Friday night. (MRS. C.)

Jostens will be here next Wednesday afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

School-to-work: New forms available, Friday is the end of 1st quarter. Monday is November 3rd – return October forms ASAP. (HERMAN)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room today to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/30/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Soup & sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Scalloped potatoes & ham

Everyone who signed up for Winter Cheerleading meet after school today in the auditorium. (M. YEADON)

School-to-work: New forms available, Friday is the end of 1st quarter. Monday is November 3rd – return October forms ASAP. (HERMAN)

The Music Department will present the Fall Concert this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room by Friday to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

The Trojan football team will travel to Loyola Friday evening for their play-off game – Good Luck guys! Good Luck to Greg Lundin as he heads to Billings for State Soccer on Friday. Good Luck to the Lady Trojans as they play their last conference game of the season in T-Falls Friday night! (OFFICE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block today. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting today in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium today at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/29/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Soup & sandwich

The Music Department will present the Fall Concert this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Anyone who did not vote yesterday – please stop by the computer lab today to vote. (PRIEVE)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room by Friday to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

The Trojan football team will travel to Loyola Friday evening for their play-off game – Good Luck guys! Good Luck to Greg Lundin as he heads to Billings for State Soccer on Friday. Good Luck to the Lady Trojans as they play their last conference game of the season in T-Falls Friday night! (OFFICE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block Thursday. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting Thursday in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium Thursday at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/28/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken & noodles
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Alternative School Students: Meet in the computer lab today (Tues.) – we’ll be monitoring the school wide election. (N. PRIEVE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block Thursday. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting on Thursday in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Current NHS members – please arrive around 6:30 p.m. this evening for the induction and don’t forget to bring a dessert. If you need help with speeches, come and talk to me. (DRURY)

NHS induction of new members this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room. Everyone is welcome. (DRURY)

If you lost some money – come and see Terry Kampfe to claim. (KAMPFE)

10/27/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Quesadilla
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken & noodles

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Current NHS members – please arrive around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday for the induction and don’t forget to bring a dessert. If you need help with speeches, come and talk to me. (DRURY)

NHS induction of new members is Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room. Everyone is welcome. (DRURY)

10/24/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burritos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Quesadilla

Good Luck to the Lady Trojans in Noxon tonight and at home on Saturday. Senior night on Saturday – come show your support! Good Luck to the Trojan football team in T-Falls tonight, you can do it! (OFFICE)

Close Up meeting today at lunch. (RANDALL)

5th Quarter Costume Party this Saturday, October 25th, following the VB games. Costumes are not required, just requested. There will be a prize for Most Creative Costume. Fear factor games, food and more. Some of you asked if you can bring out of town friends – absolutely, if they are 7th grade through college age. (P. GARCIA)

Seniors: Of the 16 students taking the ACT in Libby this Saturday, 13 are Troy students. In addition, five more of you are testing in Noxon. Way to be on the ball! (PALMER)

Foreign Language Club meeting today at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch today. (CHIAVERINI)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom today at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/23/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken leg dinner
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burritos

Sign up at the office for the Pep Bus to T-Falls on Friday night! You need to sign up by the end of the day tomorrow. You need to have your membership dues paid and have a blue slip signed by your parents to get on the bus. The bus will leave from the high school parking lot at 5:00 p.m. Friday. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Booster Club is having a Costume Party 5th Quarter this Saturday following the volleyball games. We will have games and prizes for kids 7th grade and up. A costume is NOT required. (GARCIA)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom on Friday at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

Strategy team meeting today at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/22/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken leg dinner

Early out day today – we will be on the Friday schedule. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Booster Club is having a Costume Party 5th Quarter this Saturday following the volleyball games. We will have games and prizes for kids 7th grade and up. A costume is NOT required. (GARCIA)

Dove Group meet Wednesday at lunch. (CHIAVERINI/MILLER)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom on Friday at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

The afterschool program, including the cross-country running, will be canceled today due to the early out. (KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/21/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Taco salad
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Pizza

Early out day tomorrow – we will be on the Friday schedule. (OFFICE)

The afterschool program, including the cross-country running, will be canceled on Wednesday due to the early out. (KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Picture day today - you must have your money with you if you plan to purchase pictures. All students need to get a picture taken (even if you don’t plan to buy any) so you can get a student I.D. card. (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/15/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Double stuff pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Corndogs

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. Have a nice break! (OFFICE)

Anyone interested in “The Dove Group” meet at 2nd lunch in Mrs. Chiaverini’s room today. Bring your lunch. (CHIAVERINI & MILLER)

Take your picture envelopes home - pictures are next Tuesday, you must have your money with you if you plan to purchase pictures. All students need to get a picture taken (even if you don’t plan to buy any) so you can get a student I.D. card. (OFFICE)

Attention disc golfers: There will be a disc golf tournament in Libby and Troy this Sunday, the 19th. We will meet at the Troy museum at 9:15 a.m. and travel together to the disc golf course in Libby. After playing there, we will travel back to Troy to play on our own course at 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, sign up in the office. (S. KELSEY)

The afterschool program will not be running today due to the early out. Cross-country will run as usual – meet at the elementary school at 4:00 p.m. ready to run. (S. KELSEY)

FCCLA meeting today at break in the Foods Room. (HAALAND)

Junior High Student Council meeting today. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/14/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Double stuff pizza

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. (OFFICE)

Anyone interested in “The Dove Group” meet at 2nd lunch in Mrs. Chiaverini’s room Wednesday. Bring your lunch. (CHIAVERINI & MILLER)

The afterschool program will not be running this Wednesday, the 15th, due to the early out. Cross-country will run as usual – meet at the elementary school at 4:00 p.m. ready to run. (S. KELSEY)

FCCLA meeting Wednesday at break in the Foods Room. (HAALAND)

Junior High Student Council meeting Wednesday. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Junior PSAT test takers: You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is Wednesday at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/13/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Spaghetti
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Congratulations to Mrs. Jansma’s class for winning the Jr. High homecoming dress-up competition. (MILLER)

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club – great behavior on our field trip! (MRS. C.)

Junior High Student Council meeting Wednesday. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Junior PSAT test takers: The test is less than a week away. Have you signed up yet? You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is Wednesday at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 2nd block – Juniors Akin through Johnson
3rd block – Juniors Kelso through Williams
4th block – Sophomores Amelsberg through Jones
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” this evening October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

10/13/08

Sorry, but NO announcements today. The power outage on Friday lasted all day. We wrote the announcements out by hand but still couldn't get them onto a computer (but the computers didn't work anyway)

10/10/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken fajitas
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Spaghetti
DOOR DUTY SATURDAY: (1st match) S. Willis & T. Jones
(2nd match) D. Jordan & T. Kampfe

Good Luck to the Trojan football team as they take on Plains at home tonight! Good Luck to the Lady Trojan volleyball team at home tomorrow – they will be playing Valley Christian & Florence – the matches start at noon. (OFFICE)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Those students planning to go to Kalispell Saturday for the Speech/Debate trip – be at the high school at 6:00 a.m. Bring your blue slip signed by your parent. (RALSTON)

If you are in Pep Club wear your t-shirt today and meet for the parade at 4:00 by the caboose. Face paint would be awesome. See you at the games! (GOE)

Junior PSAT test takers: The test is less than a week away. Have you signed up yet? You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is next Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Next week, Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 2nd block – Juniors Akin through Johnson
3rd block – Juniors Kelso through Williams
4th block – Sophomores Amelsberg through Jones
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Don’t forget about the Ron Osborne Memorial Dinner today! They are having a spaghetti feed this evening and it will be held at the elementary gym from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students and $2.50 for children. Athletes can eat free of charge. The money raised from this dinner will go for scholarships for this year’s seniors. Come and support a great cause and have a great meal! (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Junior High Student Council meeting today at break. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club – the bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. (CHIAVERINI)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” Monday night, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)