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)