Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

Morning Announcements

Wednesday, January 21st class officer pictures will be taken. Please wait to be called down.

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.            

The Senior meeting has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd.

There will be a service club meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21st at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd

Homecoming week begins next week. The themes for the week are as follows:

Tuesday - Pajama day

Wednesday - Holiday by grades - Seniors dress for Valentine's Day, Juniors dress for the 4th of July, sophomores dress for St. Patty's Day, Freshmen dress for Christmas, junior high students dress for New Years Day and staff may choose their favorite holiday

Thursday - Jersey day

Friday - White out day

The Homecoming dance is Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 in the elementary gym. All tickets will be $7.00 at the door.

Any junior high student interested in playing summer baseball or softball at the ballpark, please pick up a form in the office

Any student who wishes to learn about College Credit Plus may attend an information night at Ohio State Lima on Sunday, February 1st or at Northwest State Community College on Monday, February 23rd. See Mrs. Lloyd for the flyer. 

This is the last week to vote for Homecoming King and Queen. The form has been shared with you.  Please vote by this Friday, January 23rd.

Thought of the day:

Small steps every day lead to big achievements.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Morning Announcements

Next Wednesday, January 21st class officer pictures will be taken. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.           

The final day to change your schedule is today, Friday, January 16th. See Mrs. Lloyd for any questions.

Juniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Friday, January 16th. 

The Senior meeting has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd.

There will be a service club meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21st at Lancer Time in the LH with Mrs. Lloyd

Any student who is interested in an ACT PREP Workshop in Troy, Ohio on Saturday, January 18th and/or Sunday, January 19th should see Mrs. Lloyd for details today.

Homecoming week begins next week. The themes for the week are as follows:

Tuesday - Pajama day

Wednesday - Holiday by grades - Seniors dress for Valentine's Day, Juniors dress for the 4th of July, sophomores dress for St. Patty's Day, Freshmen dress for Christmas, junior high students dress for New Years Day and staff may choose their favorite holiday

Thursday - Jersey day

Friday - White out day

The Homecoming dance is Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 in the elementary gym. All tickets will be $7.00 at the door.

Any student who wishes to learn about College Credit Plus may attend an information night at Ohio State Lima on Sunday, February 1st or at Northwest State Community College on Monday, February 23rd. See Mrs. Lloyd for the flyer. 

Thought of the day:

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Morning Announcements

Today the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Next Wednesday, January 21st class officer pictures will be taken. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Attention Science Olympiad: We have been approved to compete in BATTLE OF THE STATES!  Session 2 events need to be completed by Tuesday, January 20th.  Talk to Mr. Byrum for more details.

The final day to change your schedule will be Friday, January 16th. See Mrs. Lloyd for any questions.

Seniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Thursday, January 15th

Juniors, there will be a meeting at Lancer Time with Mrs. Lloyd on Friday, January 16th. 

Any student who is interested in an ACT PREP Workshop in Troy, Ohio on Saturday, January 18th and/or Sunday, January 19th should see Mrs. Lloyd for details today.

Homecoming week begins next week. The themes for the week are as follows:

Tuesday - Pajama day

Wednesday - Holiday by grades - Seniors dress for Valentine's Day, Juniors dress for the 4th of July, sophomores dress for St. Patty's Day, Freshmen dress for Christmas, junior high students dress for New Years Day and staff may choose their favorite holiday

Thursday - Jersey day

Friday - White out day

The Homecoming dance is Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 in the elementary gym. All tickets will be $7.00 at the door.

Any student who wishes to learn about College Credit Plus may attend an information night at Ohio State Lima on Sunday, February 1st or at Northwest State Community College on Monday, February 23rd. See Mrs. Lloyd for the flyer. 

Congratulations to the FFA Food Science team: Braylee Welker, Delana Rank, Cassidy Rank and Alexis Hoaglin. They placed 2nd at the District Food Science Contest last week, with Lexi placing 4th individual. This earned them the opportunity to compete in the state contest on January 24!

Thought of the day:

Respect is earned by giving it first.

Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

Morning Announcements

On Tuesday, January 13 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Spanish Club, FFA, Student Council, Science Club. Please wait to be called down.

On Wednesday, January 14 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Attention Science Olympiad: We have been approved to compete in BATTLE OF THE STATES!  Session 2 events need to be completed by Tuesday, January 20th.  Talk to Mr. Byrum for more details.

There will be a Science Olympiad meeting on Tuesday during Lancer Time in Mr. Byrum's room.

Thought of the day:

Focus on progress, not perfection.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Morning Announcements

On Tuesday, January 13 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Spanish Club, Student Council, Science Club. Please wait to be called down.

The FFA group picture will be taken today immediately after the FFA meeting.

On Wednesday, January 14 the following clubs and advisors will have their group pictures taken for the yearbook during Lancer Time in the gym: Scholastic Bowl, Service Club, Honor's Society. Please wait to be called down.

Any junior high student interested in joining track and field should sign-up in Mrs. Dowdy's room. I repeat: Any junior high student interested in being on the junior high track and field team this spring should sign up in Mrs. Dowdy's room!

If you joined Spanish Club, please pay your $2.00 dues to Mrs. Doner, Delana Rank, or Brynleigh Moody. Paying your dues will allow you to participate in the ice-cream social. Also, your club officers have planned 4 activities which are to begin soon.

Reminder for FFA Members - there is a meeting today in the Lecture Hall at Lancer Time.

Congratulations to the FAN T-shirt contest winner: Gavin Evans. His design will be on the 2026 Farmer Appreciation Night T-Shirts.

The 7th grade girls basketball team traveled to Ft. Jennings last night and came home with a victory over the Musketeers. Addi Horstman led the team with 15 points, Bristol Evans added 5 points, and Harper Pohlman grabbed  8 rebounds as the girls went on a 15 to 4 scoring run to overcome a 9 point deficit in the 4th quarter. Both 7th and 8th grade girls are back in action Monday at Ottoville.

Thought of the day:

A little progress each day adds up to big results.