WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Day 2

Hey IHS! On Tuesday, April 17, Brain Team is hosting its Spring Trivia Night. In teams of up to six people, answer trivia questions and compete for prizes. The event starts at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria, and entry is $10 per person, which comes with pizza and snacks. Bring your friends!

SIGN UP to participate in IHS's annual Poetry Slam! The Slam will be held Tuesday, April 24th, after school, in the Black Box Theater. Prepare ONE performance poem for this event. Tandem and/or Team Slams are permissible. A variety of prizes will be awarded!  YOU MUST SIGN UP by Friday, April 20th, if you plan to participate. Check your e-mail for sign-up information.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will be offering an academic scholarship again this year to an African American or Latino graduating high school senior who is college bound in the fall.  If you are interested, please put a note with your name and the scholarship in Mrs. Powers' mailbox.  The application is a fillable pdf form so the application will be emailed to you. Print out the completed application and submit to Ms. Sessoms by Wednesday, April 18th. 

Students, are you interested in running for an elected leadership position for NEXT school year? If so, please come to an elections information meeting after school TODAY in G-103. This meeting is mandatory if you want your name on the ballot for our spring elections. Check your school email for details on open positions. 

The Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County is pleased to announce the CECILIA MONTANER-VARGAS AWARD, an opportunity for a Latina/o graduating high school senior to be awarded a scholarship totaling $800. The deadline for submission is May 1.  Please see Mrs. Powers for an award application.

The Finger Lakes Runners Club scholarship is now available and offers two $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to two high school seniors who participated in their school’s cross-country and/or track &field teams. See Mr. Noyes for more information.

Are you interested in working on cars and trucks? Would you like to learn how to use the basic tools of an auto shop to work on your own vehicles?  If so Consumer Automotive might be for you!  See your guidance counselor to sign up!! 

 Are you interested in working in Graphic Design?  Would you enjoy making your own stickers, business cards, and clothing?  If so Graphic Comm and Printing Technology might be for you!  See your guidance counselor to sign up!

This is a reminder to sophomores who have registered to take the PSAT10.  The exam will be given Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8:55 am sharp in the new gym.  Be sure to arrive 15-20 minutes early to sign in.   There will be no backpacks, food, drinks, cell phones or other electronic devices allowed in the testing room.  Please take all of your belongings to your locker before reporting to the testing room.  Remember to bring some # 2 leaded pencils, erasers and a calculator.

African-Latino Club meets after school today in D-5.

Captain’s Council meets every Thursday at 8 am in Activities.