ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, October 2, 2026

 

 

The Homecoming football game versus Dawson will be held tonight at 7:00.  The elementary Student Council will be hosting a Taco Feed from 5-7:00 pm by the baseball field and a Lancer Gear Make and Take event.

 

Class periods will be shortened today to accommodate the special events.  Students will be dismissed via intercom for events.

 

Attention seniors:  please meet at the south end of the football field near the bus garage tonight at 6:40 pm for the Passing the Lancer Spirit event.

 

YAMS members who would like to order a YAMS t-shirt should sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door by the NOON today.  Cost is $10.

 

Permission forms for Fields of Faith which will be held on Wednesday, October 7th, should be turned into Mrs. Ufkin or the high school office by 3:20 today.

 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd.  It is open for Junior High students from 7-8:45 and for 9-12th graders from 9-11:00. 

 

Knowledge Bowl is just around the corner!  7-9th grade Knowledge Bowl will start on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 in room 156.  Senior High Knowledge Bowl will start in January, but because we order our t-shirts in October, please sign up in the high school office if you plan to be on either the junior high or senior high teams.    

 

Reminder: All food, packaged or not, must stay in the cafeteria area. If you get breakfast late, you still cannot take it out of the cafeteria area. 

 

Students who will be 15 by January 31 who would like to take Classroom Driver’s ed, should sign up with Mr. Fink by the end of the day today.  Classes will start in early November.

 

Lancers Lanes is offering a High School League again this year.  Registration forms are available on the counter in the office.  They are due by October 25th.

 

Any student in grades 7-12 interested in joining the Sensations dance team should sign up in the office the end of the day today.

 

 

On the lunch menu today: Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza or Crispy Chicken Salad

Monday’s lunch menu:  Chicken Tenders or Chef Salad

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

 

Today is recycling day.  Please have your containers outside your door for pick up Period 1.

 

There will be cross country at Redwood at 4:30 today.  Students will be dismissed at 1:45 and the bus will leave at 2:00.

 

There will be volleyball at KMS.  C squad will play at 4:45, B squad at 6:00 and Varsity will follow.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30 and the bus will leave at 2:45.

 

There will be junior high football versus Dawson here today at 4:30 and 5:30.

 

The 8 graders will be attending the Courage Retreat at Lakeview today.

 

Dress up days for Homecoming week will be:  Thursday – Class Colors (12th -- Pink, 11th -- Black, 10th -- Blue, 9th -- White, 8th -- Orange, 7th – Purple) and Friday – Orange & Blue Lancer Pride Day.

 

Tomorrow morning we will be walking to the football field at 10. Please dress appropriately for the chilly weather.

 

Knowledge Bowl is just around the corner!  7-9th grade Knowledge Bowl will start on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 in room 156.  If you love trivia and fast competition, you will love Knowledge Bowl!  Teams of 5-6 kids work together to answer questions and earn points.  Sign up in the high school office to join the team! 

 

Reminder: All food, packaged or not, must stay in the cafeteria area. If you get breakfast late, you still cannot take it out of the cafeteria area. 

 

Students who will be 15 by January 31 who would like to take Classroom Driver’s ed, should sign up with Mr. Fink by Friday.  Classes will start in early November.

 

There will be a 1:3 Collective meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the media center. 

 

Attention seniors:  please meet at the south end of the football field near the bus garage on Friday at 6:40 pm for the Passing the Lancer Spirit event.

 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd.  It is open for Junior High students from 7-8:45 and for 9-12th graders from 9-11:00. 

 

YAMS members who would like to order a YAMS t-shirt should sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door by Friday.  Cost is $10.

 

Lancers Lanes is offering a High School League again this year.  Registration forms are available on the counter in the office.  They are due by October 25th.

 

Any 7-12th grader interested in going to Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 7th, should pick up a permission form in the high school office.   Forms are due back to the high school office or Mrs. Ufkin by Friday.

 

Any student in grades 7-12 interested in joining the Sensations dance team should sign up in the office by Friday. There will be a dancer parent meeting in October. More information to come. 

 

On the lunch menu today: Corn Dog or Turkey BLT Wrap

Friday’s lunch menu:  Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza or Crispy Chicken Salad

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

 

 

Today is Grade Check day.

 

Dress up days for Homecoming week will be:  Wednesday – America Day, Thursday – Class Colors (12th -- Pink, 11th -- Black, 10th -- Blue, 9th -- White, 8th -- Orange, 7th – Purple) and Friday – Orange & Blue Lancer Pride Day.

 

YAMS are hosting a Puzzle Pursuit challenge today at noon.  It is open to any YAMS members.  Sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door for teams.

 

The Homecoming t-shirts are in!  See Mr. Heck to pick up your shirt if you ordered one.

 

Reminder: All food, packaged or not, must stay in the cafeteria area. If you get breakfast late, you still cannot take it out of the cafeteria area. 

 

Students who will be 15 by January 31 who would like to take Classroom Driver’s ed, should sign up with Mr. Fink by Friday.  Classes will start in early November.

 

There will be a 1:3 Collective meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the media center. 

 

Attention seniors:  please meet at the south end of the football field near the bus garage on Friday at 6:40 pm for the Passing the Lancer Spirit event.

 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd.  It is open for Junior High students from 7-8:45 and for 9-12th graders from 9-11:00.  If you are bringing an out-of-town guest, you must complete the Out-of-Town Guest form by the end of the day today.  Forms are available on the counter in the office.

 

YAMS members who would like to order a YAMS t-shirt should sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door by Friday.  Cost is $10.

 

Lancers Lanes is offering a High School League again this year.  Registration forms are available on the counter in the office.  They are due by October 25th.

 

Sanford is hosting a Scrubs Camp for any 10-12th grader who would like to learn more about employment options in the healthcare field.  It will be held on October 22nd from 8:30-11:30.  See the poster in the counseling office window for more information.

 

Any 7-12th grader interested in going to Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 7th, should pick up a permission form in the high school office.   Forms are due back to the high school office or Mrs. Ufkin by Friday.

 

Any student in grades 7-12 interested in joining the Sensations dance team should sign up in the office by Friday. There will be a dancer parent meeting in October. More information to come. 

 

 

 

On the lunch menu today: Birria Taco or Ham Sub

Wednesday’s lunch menu:  Corn Dog or Turkey BLT Wrap

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

 

 

Congratulations to our Homecoming Royalty – Queen Ava and King Brett!

 

There will be volleyball versus Dawson here today.  C Squad will play at 4:45, B squad at 6:00 and Varsity will follow.

 

There will be junior high football at YME at 4:30 and 5:30.  Students will be dismissed at 2:45 and the bus will leave at 3:00.

 

Dress up days for Homecoming week will be:  Tuesday – “White Lie” day, Wednesday – America Day, Thursday – Class Colors (12th -- Pink, 11th -- Black, 10th -- Blue, 9th -- White, 8th -- Orange, 7th – Purple) and Friday – Orange & Blue Lancer Pride Day.

 

The boys’ locker room by the Auxiliary gym will be closed today after school to be used by the visiting football team.  Please secure all valuables.

 

There will be a 1:3 Collective meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the media center. 

 

YAMS members who would like to order a YAMS t-shirt should sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door by Friday.  Cost is $10.

 

YAMS are hosting a Puzzle Pursuit challenge on Wednesday at noon.  It is open to any YAMS members.  Sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door for teams.

 

Lancers Lanes is offering a High School League again this year.  Registration forms are available on the counter in the office.  They are due by October 25th.

 

Sanford is hosting a Scrubs Camp for any 10-12th grader who would like to learn more about employment options in the healthcare field.  It will be held on October 22nd from 8:30-11:30.  See the poster in the counseling office window for more information.

 

Any 7-12th grader interested in going to Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 7th, should pick up a permission form in the high school office.   Forms are due back to the high school office or Mrs. Ufkin by October 2nd.

 

Any student in grades 7-12 interested in joining the Sensations dance team should sign up in the office by October 2nd. There will be a dancer parent meeting in October. More information to come. 

 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd.  It is open for Junior High students from 7-8:45 and for 9-12th graders from 9-11:00.  If you are bringing an out-of-town guest, you must complete the Out-of-Town Guest form by Wednesday, September 30th.  Forms are available on the counter in the office.

 

 

On the lunch menu today: Pasta with Meat Sauce or Crispy Chicken Salad

Wednesday’s lunch menu:  Birria Taco or Ham Sub

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Monday, September 28, 2026

 

Happy Homecoming Week!  The coronation will be held tonight at 8:00 in the old gym.  There is no admission charge.

 

Today is Advisory day.  Periods 1-4 will be shortened.  Grade check day will be Wednesday.

 

There will be JV football at YME at 4:30 today.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30 and the bus will leave at 2:45.

 

There will be cross country at YME at 4:30 today.  Students will be dismissed at 2:15 and the bus will leave at 2:30.

 

There will be junior high volleyball today at 4:30 and 5:30. They wil play in the auxiliary gym.

 

Dress up days for the week will be:  Monday – Pajama Day, Tuesday – “White Lie” day, Wednesday – America Day, Thursday – Class Colors (12th -- Pink, 11th -- Black, 10th -- Blue, 9th -- White, 8th -- Orange, 7th – Purple) and Friday – Orange & Blue Lancer Pride Day.

 

The old gym will be closed today.

 

Softener salt orders are due today to the office.

 

There will be an FFA meeting on Tuesday at 7:45 in the Ag room.

 

There will be a 1:3 Collective meeting on Friday at 7:40 am in the media center. 

 

YAMS members who would like to order a YAMS t-shirt should sign up on Mr. Skogen’s door by Friday.  Cost is $10.

 

Lancers Lanes is offering a High School League again this year.  Registration forms are available on the counter in the office.  They are due by October 25th.

 

Sanford is hosting a Scrubs Camp for any 10-12th grader who would like to learn more about employment options in the healthcare field.  It will be held on October 22nd from 8:30-11:30.  See the poster in the counseling office window for more information.

 

Any 7-12th grader interested in going to Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 7th, should pick up a permission form in the high school office.   Forms are due back to the high school office or Mrs. Ufkin by October 2nd.

 

Any student in grades 7-12 interested in joining the Sensations dance team should sign up in the office by October 2nd. There will be a dancer parent meeting in October. More information to come. 

 

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 3rd.  It is open for Junior High students from 7-8:45 and for 9-12th graders from 9-11:00.  If you are bringing an out-of-town guest, you must complete the Out-of-Town Guest form by Wednesday, September 30th.  Forms are available on the counter in the office.

 

On the lunch menu today: Pancakes & Sausage or Turkey BLT Wrap

Tuesday’s lunch menu:  Pasta with Meat Sauce or Crispy Chicken Salad

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