*Sophomores: Would you like to attend a 3-day leadership conference designed to enhance your leadership skills in your school, home, and community? If so, see Ms. Allen about an opportunity to represent MHS at the 2016 HOBY Leadership Seminar at Troy University.
*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt.
Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1 $10.00 short sleeve $ 12.00 long sleeve Shirts can be purchased in Mrs. Nunn’s room.
*Get your “Give Me 5” hours turned in to your History teacher for your grade so that you can count your hours for the “We Are Montevallo Community Service Project.” Students with 5 hours or more during the month of October will get to attend a pizza party! More information about the project can be found on the MHS web-site at the bottom left, under “Important Links”. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mhs-communityservice/
*National Art Honor Society will meet Tuesday and Thursday of this week to create art work for Art Stalk. See Mrs. Whitson if you have any questions.
*PTSO meeting TONIGHT at 6:30 in the café
*The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be on our campus today performing Comedy of Errors in the PAC from 6th period through 7th period. Tickets are only $6. You may purchase your ticket during 2nd period.
*Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the University of Alabama will be on campus tomorrow during 7th period in the library. Interested students should sign-up in the Guidance Office.
*Do you need community service hours? The city is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Art Walk on October 31st. The event runs from 2-6, but they will have artists set up from probably 11:30-1:30 that may need help then. See Mrs. Glover for contact information.
*If you have been invited to attend the Students Institute this Friday, you need to turn in your permission slip to Mrs. Pastor by Wednesday, October 21st.
*Attention 10th Grade Students: You are invited to take part in a field trip to the Shelby County College & Career Center on Nov. 12 in order to tour the campus and find out more about the exciting career tech programs that are available. Permission forms will be available in your history classes this week and completed forms are due back to Ms. Allen by Nov. 6 – No exceptions.
*This Friday will be hat day for United Way. Pay $2 to wear your hat all day at school and help support the United Way in our community.
*Any student interested in trying out for the soccer team, please stop by Coach Harvie’s room (room 202) today or tomorrow.
*First Priority every Thursday at 7:15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Trace Irwin
Matthew Scott

*REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY!
*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt.
Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1 $10.00 short sleeve $ 12.00 long sleeve Shirts can be purchased in Mrs. Nunn’s room.
*ACT study session for seniors Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Students should bring your calculator that you are planning on using during the ACT.
*Sophomores: A counselor from the Shelby County College and Career Center will conduct a brief presentation for interested students during 7th period in the PAC TODAY. Come hear about the career and technical programs that are available to you.
*Students,
Want pizza? Want to increase your chances for a scholarship or prizes? Get your “Give Me 5” hours turned in to your History teacher for your grade so that you can count your hours for the “We Are Montevallo Community Service Project.” Students with 5 hours or more during the month of October will get to attend a pizza party! (Hours for your grade do not count.) For every 5 hours you complete each month, your name will be placed in a drawing for prizes. Get out there and help YOUR community! If you need ideas for service, see Mrs. Glover or your History teacher.
More information about the project can be found on the MHS web-site at the bottom left, under “Important Links”. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mhs-communityservice/
*Blood Drive TODAY . If you didn’t preregister it’s too late…No exceptions! The sign–up schedule will be followed.
*National Art Honor Society will meet Tuesday and Thursday of next week to create art work for Art Stalk. See Mrs. Whitson if you have any questions.
*PTSO meeting Monday night, October 19th at 6:30 in the café
*Monday, October 19th the Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be on our campus performing Come-dy of Errors in the PAC from 6th period through 7th period. Tickets are only $6. You may pur-chase your ticket Monday the day of the show (October 19th).
This is a show you will not want to miss! Get your ticket to see Comedy of Errors live on stage!
*First Priority every Thursday at 7:15

*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt.
Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1 $10.00 short sleeve $ 12.00 long sleeve Shirts can be purchased in Mrs. Nunn’s room.
*ACT study session for seniors Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Students should bring your calculator that you are planning on using during the ACT.
*Sophomores: A counselor from the Shelby County College and Career Center will conduct a brief presentation for interested students during 7th period in the PAC TOMORROW. Come hear about the career and technical programs that are available to you.
*Juniors and Seniors: Did you know that Berea College can offer you a tuition-free education? Inter-ested students should see Ms. Allen for an opportunity to have an exclusive meeting with a Berea representative tomorrow.
*Students,
Want pizza? Want to increase your chances for a scholarship or prizes? Get your “Give Me 5” hours turned in to your History teacher for your grade so that you can count your hours for the “We Are Montevallo Community Service Project.” Students with 5 hours or more during the month of October will get to attend a pizza party! (Hours for your grade do not count.) For every 5 hours you complete each month, your name will be placed in a drawing for prizes. Get out there and help YOUR community! If you need ideas for service, see Mrs. Glover or your History teacher.
More information about the project can be found on the MHS web-site at the bottom left, under “Important Links”. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mhs-communityservice/
*Blood Drive TOMORROW. You must pre-register today during lunch…No exceptions! The sign–up schedule will be followed.
*National Art Honor Society will meet Thursday this week, and Tuesday and Thursday of next week to create art work for Art Stalk. See Mrs. Whitson if you have any questions.
*PTSO meeting Monday night, October 19th at 6:30 in the café
*Monday, October 19th the Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be on our campus performing Come-dy of Errors in the PAC from 6th period through 7th period. Tickets are only $6. You may purchase your ticket in the lunchroom today or Monday the day of the show (October 19th).
This is a show you will not want to miss! Get your ticket to see Comedy of Errors live on stage!
*First Priority every Thursday at 7:15

*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt. Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1 $10.00 short sleeve $ 12.00 long sleeve Shirts can be purchased in Mrs. Nunn’s room.

*ACT study session for seniors Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Sign-Up in Mrs. Cabrera’s room or with Mrs. Allen in the counselor’s office. Students should bring your calculator that you are planning on using during the ACT.

*Sophomores: A counselor from the Shelby County College and Career Center will conduct a brief presentation for interested students during 7th period in the PAC on Friday. Come hear about the career and technical programs that are available to you.

*Juniors and Seniors: Do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT? If so, did you know that Berea College can offer you a tuition-free education? Interested students who meet these criteria should see Ms. Allen for an opportunity to have an exclusive meeting with a Berea representative tomorrow

Students,                                                                                                        Want pizza? Want to increase your chances for a scholarship or prizes? Get your “Give Me 5” hours turned in to your History teacher for your grade so that you can count your hours for the “We Are Montevallo Community Service Project.” Students with 5 hours or more during the month of October will get to attend a pizza party! (Hours for your grade do not count.) For every 5 hours you complete each month, your name will be placed in a drawing for prizes. Get out there and help YOUR community! If you need ideas for service, see Mrs. Glover or your History teacher. More information about the project can be found on the MHS web-site at the bottom left, under “Important Links”. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mhs-communityservice/

*Students please be reminded that you are not allowed to go to your vehicle during the day without prior permission from the office.

*Blood Drive Friday Oct. 16. You must pre-register tomorrow during lunch…No exceptions! The sign –up schedule will be followed.

First Priority every Thursday at 7:15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mary Purvis

*Attention Students Scheduled to Take the PSAT: The PSAT will be administered today in Mrs. Eades classroom. Students will be called shortly after morning announcements so please report promptly. Be reminded that you can bring a calculator, but no cell phones or electronic devices will be allowed in the test room.

*No outside food or drinks are allowed on campus. (this means fast food/restaurant food) Students may still bring a lunch from home

*PTSO meeting Monday night, October 19th at 6:30 in the café

*All members of the wrestling team need to meet in Coach Davidson’s room at the beginning of 7th period. Please bring all ticket stubs and money collected thus far for the fund raiser.

*Congratulations to Trace Irwin, Tamera Fletcher and Daniel Whitson who represented the Montevallo Cross Country team at the Helena Invitational this past Saturday. All three runners beat their personal record for time!

*National Art Honor Society will meet Thursday this week, and Tuesday and Thursday of next week to create art work for Art Stalk. See Mrs. Whitson if you have any questions.

*Are you good at writing poetry or reciting poetry? If so, enter the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. MHS is looking for the top 4 poetry writers and readers to represent our school at the Regional Contest in Tuscaloosa. To enter, choose a poem from the Poetry Out Loud website, and then read it with expression to Mrs. Hinton or Mrs. Howard. Last day to en-ter is Thursday, October 15th.

*Would you like to see a play – live on stage – with professional actors? Next Monday, October 19th the Alabama Shakespeare Festival will be on our campus performing Comedy of Errors in the PAC from 6th period through 7th period. Tickets are only $6. You may purchase your ticket in the lunchroom on Thursday (October 15th) and Monday the day of the show (October 19th).

This is a show you will not want to miss!

Get your ticket to see Comedy of Errors live on stage!

**Volleyball will host their last home game tonight against Isabella
*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt. Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1 $10.00 short sleeve $ 12.00 long sleeve Shirts can be purchased in Mrs. Nunn’s room.
*ACT study session for seniors Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Sign-Up in Mrs. Cabrera’s room or with Mrs. Allen in the counselor’s office.
*Sophomores: A counselor from the Shelby County College and Career Center will conduct a brief presentation for interested students during 7th period in the PAC , Friday. Come hear about the career and technical programs that are available to you.
*Juniors and Seniors: Do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT? If so, did you know that Berea College can offer you a tuition-free education? Interested students who meet these criteria should see Ms. Allen for an opportunity to have an exclusive meeting with a Berea representative on Thursday.
Students,
Want pizza? Want to increase your chances for a scholarship or prizes? Get your “Give Me 5” hours turned in to your History teacher for your grade so that you can count your hours for the “We Are Montevallo Community Service Project.” Students with 5 hours or more during the month of October will get to attend a pizza party! (Hours for your grade do not count.) For every 5 hours you complete each month, your name will be placed in a drawing for prizes. Get out there and help YOUR community! If you need ideas for service, see Mrs. Glover or your History teacher. More information about the project can be found on the MHS web-site at the bottom left, under “Important Links”. https://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/mhs-communityservice/
*Students please be reminded that you are not allowed to go to your vehicle during the day without prior permission from the office.
*Blood Drive Friday Oct. 16. You must pre-register Oct. 15 during lunch…No exceptions! The sign –up schedule will be followed.
First Priority every Thursday at 7:15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Marshayia Harris
TaVarius Holman
Emily Maggallenes
Madison Childress
Matthew Lanzi
*Attention Students Scheduled to Take the PSAT: The PSAT will be administered Wednesday in Mrs. Eades classroom. Students will be called shortly after morning announcements so please report promptly. Be reminded that you can bring a calculator, but no cell phones or electronic devices will be allowed in the test room.
No outside food or drinks are allowed on campus.

BULLDOGS
TONIGHT @ HOME AGAINST BIBB COUNTY
7PM Adm: $6.00
Ticket pre-sale today during school hours in the main
office $6.00 You may enter thru the Pass Gate with pre-sold tickets
The Spirit Line will form tonight behind Jack’s at 5.
*Support FBLA during the March of Dimes fundraiser by purchasing a short or long sleeve t-shirt. Shirts will be on sale through Nov. 1
$10.00 short sleeve
$ 12.00 long sleeve
Shirts can be purchased tonight at the game or in Mrs. Nunn’s room.
*ACT study session for seniors Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Sign- Up in Mrs. Cabrera’s room or with Mrs. Allen in the counselor’s office.
*Sophomores: A counselor from the Shelby County College and Career Center will conduct a brief presentation for interested students during 7th period in the PAC , Oct. 16. Come hear about the career and technical programs that are available to you.
*Juniors and Seniors: Do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT? If so, did you know that Berea College can offer you a tuition-free education? Interested students who meet these criteria should see Ms. Allen for an opportunity to have an exclusive meeting with a Berea representative on Oct. 15.
The library will be closed this morning during 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods
First Priority every Thursday at 7:15

*Late start TOMORROW Bell rings at 8:45am Buses will run at the normal time Friday’s Pep Rally is a PINK OUT to support Breast Cancer Awareness and to cheer on the Bulldogs to their next Victory. The Spirit Line will form behind Jack’s at 5.
*The Troubadours again performed a great show and earned an overall Superior rating at the Sand Mountain Invitational at Boaz High School this past Saturday! The band score average of 92.4 earned us eighth place overall, regardless of classification. The students did a great job! They will compete for the final time this Saturday at Hanceville High School.
*Juniors and Sophomores: There are only a few remaining seats for the PSAT! The registration deadline is TOMORROW
*We will be having Blood Drive on Oct.16 Students will preregister on the 15th during lunch
*ACT study session for seniors taking the October test. On Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Sign- Up in Mrs. Cabrera’s room or with Mrs. Allen in the counselor’s office.
*Boys Basketball tryouts begin today at 3 pm. Current physical required to tryout.
*National Art Honor Society meeting today at 3:15 in the Art room
*First Priority every Thursday at 7:15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Miriam Hernandez

*Flu Mist permission forms are due TODAY
*Congratulations to the Bulldogs. The Dogs defeated West Blocton 52-28
Players of the game:
Offensive Player: Undraez Lilly, Kerry Mack and the ENTIRE OFFENSIVE LINE
Defensive Player: Levi Layton, Markezz Stephens, Tre’shawn Brown,
and Hunter Nabors
Special Teams Player: Caleb Cottingham
Hammer Award: Ahmad Edwards
Coach of the Week: Coach Davidson
*Late start Wed. Bell rings at 8:45am Buses will run at the normal time
*We will be having Blood Drive on Oct.16 Students will pre-register on the 15th during lunch
*Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Jacksonville State University will be on campus Tuesday during 7th period in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.
*Students: The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences is preparing to take entries for their To Kill A Mockingbird Essay Contest. MHS will select a winning entry to submit to the statewide competition and monetary awards will be given. More info, as well as the essay prompt, can be found on Ms. Allen’s Scholarship Wall in the Guidance Office. Entries are due to Ms. Allen by Nov. 13.
*ACT study session for seniors taking the October test. On Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 – 4:00 in Mrs. Cabrera’s Room. Sign- Up in Mrs. Cabrera’s room or with Mrs. Allen in the counselor’s office.
First Priority every Thursday at 7:15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Lillian Jowers
Zac Oden

BULLDOGS TONIGHT @ WEST BLOCTON 7 PMCOME CHEER ON THE BULLDOGS TO THEIR 7TH WIN!

*Flu Mist permission forms are due Monday

*Seniors: The October edition of the senior newsletter is now available. You can pick up a copy in the library or guidance office or you can download from Ms. Allen’s blog.

*Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Jacksonville State University will be on campus Tuesday during 7th period in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.

Applications to join Students Institute must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Pastor TODAY.

Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Alabama State University will be on campus TODAY during 7th period in the library. Interested students should sign up in the Guidance Office

Attention All Students: Peer Helpers will be hosting a suicide prevention awareness program TODAY during 7th period in the PAC; however, you must sign up in advance to attend. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Guidance Office as well as in some of your classrooms.

Students: The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences is preparing to take entries for their To Kill A Mockingbird Essay Contest. MHS will select a winning entry to submit to the statewide competition and monetary awards will be given. More info, as well as the essay prompt, can be found on Ms. Allen’s Scholarship Wall in the Guidance Office. Entries are due to Ms. Allen by Nov. 13.

First Priority every Thursday at 7:15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Alyssa Todd

Austin Lee

Congratulations :
Student of the Month
9th—Miriam Gonzalez
10th– Dalston Grisham
11th– Parker Hamby
12th– Brooke Patterson
Teacher of the Month– Lee Pastor
Support Person= Lynne Hanson
Students: Ms. Allen is now registering students for the PSAT that will be administered on Oct. 14. . Space is limited and the test fee is $15. Interested students should register by Oct. 8.
Apply to join Students Institute! Applications to join Students Institute (a Community Improvement Program in which MES, MMS, and MHS work together on community improvement projects) are now available this week in Mrs.
Pastor’s classroom or in the office. Space is limited, so hurry and apply! Applications must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Pastor by Friday, October 2nd to be considered for the program. First Workshop will be held on Friday,
October 23, 2015
Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Alabama State University will be on campus TODAY during 7th period in the library. Interested students should sign up in the Guidance Office
Attention All Students: Peer Helpers will be hosting a suicide prevention awareness program TOMORROW during 7th period in the PAC; however, you must sign up in advance to attend. Sign-up sheets will be available in the
Guidance Office as well as in some of your classrooms.
First Priority every Thursday at 7:15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jason Ocampo