announcements

Remote Learners: Monday, March 15th is the first day of 4th quarter if you plan to start in-person learning. Please call the school to let us know you are returning. Thank you.

 

Today is National Read a Book day!! Take the time to read a book for yourself or to your siblings.

 

Attention: 8th Grade Remote Learners: Please email your weight and height for your cap and gown, and the correct spelling of your name that you would like to show on your promotion certificate to Mrs. Tammy Neurenberger as soon as possible.

 

8th Graders and Seniors Cap and Gown cost is $30.00. Make checks out to Balfour.

 

April 22nd Juniors will be testing at SCC.

April 29th Sophomores will be testing at SCC.

 

SENIORS Check your Email Daily- Mr. Hight

 

The guidance has many scholarships:

 Illinois Sheriff Association

Rotary Foundation Scholarship

Buffalo Soldiers Scholarship

SIU Credit Union Scholarship

Mediacom Scholarship

NAACP Scholarship

and more…

                       

Senior Shirts are $5.00 it is due ASAP! T-Shirts are in and you need to pick them up in Guidance!

 

Seniors create your FSAID. This is a graduation requirement that must be met. After you have created it please print and turn it in to the Guidance Department.

 

Students we are enforcing the school dress code.

 

Juniors will be taking the SAT April 13th, 2021.

Juniors and seniors if you want to practice for taking the SAT go to khanacademy.com for study guides.

April 14th freshman will take PSAT 8/9

April 15th sophomores will be taking the PSAT 10

 

Activities: 

21st Century Enrichment in various rooms in both buildings

HS Girls Basketball @ Shawnee tip-off 6 p.m.

MS Boys Basketball vs Lick Creek tip-off at 6:00 p.m.

MS Girls Volleyball practice in Elem Gym 2-4 p.m.

HS Boys Basketball vs Shawnee tip-off approx. 6:00 p.m.

MS Girls Basketball in the HS Gym 4-5:15 p.m.

HS Volleyball in Elem Gym 4-5:15 p.m.