Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 5, 2017

A Day

Today in Sports:

• 8th grade boys’ & girls’ soccer teams will be hosting Vergennes.  Game time is 4:30.

The middle school has wrapped up the annual coupon book fundraiser. We are waiting for students that did not have sales to return their books in order to fill orders. We encourage you to order anytime in the future by going to www.gaschoolstore.com and search for our school. The prime group with the most sales and greatest student participation is Mrs. Hatin’s. Second place for sales and participation goes to Ms. Hankinson’s prime group. Thanks to everyone for your support!!

Pride and Pizza! All are invited to a pizza party hosted by Pride Alliance in the Maker Space next Monday, October 9th from 3:00 - 4:00.  Learn about about our group and our goals for the school while enjoying your pizza!

Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for October 18th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and October 19th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  High school parents wishing to schedule a time to meet with the teachers can go on to “Pick A Time” beginning Wednesday, October 4th. Link will be available on our website. MIddle school parents, please contact your child’s guidance counselor to schedule your meeting.

There will be a representative of United States Marine Corps. here on Thursday Oct 12 at 11:30 to offer information and answer questions about joining the Marines and the programs they offer. If you would like to meet with this representative please stop by the guidance office and to be put on the list.

Middle Student Council Applications are available in the HUB for new members.

The 7th Annual Johnson State College Performing Arts Festival is October 27th from 9:00-5:00.  It is open to all MVU students who are interested in the Performing Arts including Band, Chorus, Theater, Dance and Tech Theater.  If you are interested in attending, please see Mr. Garceau or Mrs. Turner in the Music Room to get a permission slip.

Scholarship opportunity for 9-12th graders.  Voice of Democracy, Patriotic Audio Essay Competition for a grand prize of $30,000, with other potential prizes to include an all expense paid trip to Washington DC.  The theme this year is "American History: Our Hope for the Future".  See Ms Deb Lowe-Murray in guidance office or look for forms in the front lobby.  Deadline for this is Oct 31, 2017.

PSAT  (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). The PSAT exam will be administered at MVU on Saturday, October 14 to sophomores and juniors.  The College Board automatically screens juniors for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.   To sign up, students should stop by the guidance office and see Mrs. Greenia.  The cost is $16. The exam starts promptly at 8:00 AM and students need to be at MVU by 7:45 AM.