*BULLDOGS @ home tonight against Bibb County 7 pm Adm $7.00 Come support the DAWGS!

First Priority will sponsor 5th Qtr. Tonight beginning at 10 pm—11: 30pm at the Montevallo Methodist Church

Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.

School picture orders are due October 4th

Softball tryouts will be Saturday, October 14 8 am –10 am for any girls that could not make it to the first date. Any questions see Coach Niven or Coach Dubose

Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Mississippi College will be on campus Monday, Oct. 2 during the senior GPS time in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.

Attention Sophomores: The Shelby County Career Awareness Fair has been rescheduled for Nov. 7.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Auburn Univ Montgomery will be on campus Wed., Oct. 4 during the senior GPS time in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.

Attention JRS: If you picked up an application for Youth Leadership Shelby County, remember to submit it to Ms. Allen by Oct. 4.

Today is the deadline to register for the Young Women’s Empowerment Conference Scholarship Boot Camp for students in grades 10-12 on Sept. 30 at Samford University. You can find more info on Ms. Allen’s blog.

Students: Do you need help mastering the ACT? If so, the University of Montevallo has ACT Prep Camps scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for cost and registration info.

School make-up pictures will be Oct. 23.

*POWDER PUFF GAME TONIGHT 6 pm Adm: $3
*School picture orders are due October 4th
*There will be an interest meeting for wrestling TONIGHT at 6 pm in the school cafeteria.
*Softball tryouts will be Saturday, October 14 8 am –10 am for any girls that could not make it to the first date. Any questions see Coach Niven or Coach Dubose
*Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.
*Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through TOMORROW. Points still counting for homecoming week!
*Pep Rally TOMORROW… Wear your favorite beach or Hawaiian gear as we “wave the Choctaws goodbye”
*Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Mississippi College will be on campus Monday, Oct. 2 during the senior GPS time in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.
*Attention Sophomores: The Shelby County Career Awareness Fair has been rescheduled for Nov. 7.
*Attention Juniors and Seniors: A representative from Auburn Univ Montgomery will be on campus Wed., Oct. 4 during the senior GPS time in the library. Interested students should sign up in the guidance office.
*Attention JRS: If you picked up an application for Youth Leadership Shelby County, remember to submit it to Ms. Allen by Oct. 4.
*Today is the deadline to register for the Young Women’s Empowerment Conference Scholarship Boot Camp for students in grades 10-12 on Sept. 30 at Samford University. You can find more info on Ms. Allen’s blog.
*Students: Do you need help mastering the ACT? If so, the University of Montevallo has ACT Prep Camps scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for cost and registration info.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Fernando Martinez
Lizzie Norberto
Kaelyn Martin
Jonah Best

WHAT”S HAPPENING THIS WEEK!
Daily – Coin drop and Canned Food Drive (Pts. Still counting for homecoming)

Thursday, 9/28 – Jr. Ring Orders in Cafeteria – 7:15 – 8:00
Powder Puff Game @ Stadium – 6:00
Wrestling interest meeting 6 pm cafeteria
Young Women’s Empowerment Conference registration due today to Ms. Allen
Friday, 9/29 – Pep Rally (Afternoon Activity) “Wave the Choctaws Goodbye” Wear beach or Hawaiian dress
Football vs Bibb County – 7:00
Last day for canned food and coin drop
First Priority sponsoring 5th Qtr. @ Montevallo Methodist Church 10-11:30 pm
Saturday, 9/30 – MHS Cross Country runs at OMHS
MHS Marching Troubadours perform in Gadsden

School picture orders are due October 4th

There will be an interest meeting for wrestling on Thursday night at 6 pm in the school cafeteria.

First Priority wants to “See You at the Pole” in the morning @ 7:20

Ring orders will be taken Thursday morning 7:15-8:00 in the school cafeteria.

There will be a second chance tryout for the softball team on Saturday, October 14 for any girls that could not make it to the first date. The tryout will be from 8:00-10:00 AM at the softball field. Once again you must have a physical and consent form turned in before you can tryout. This WILL BE the last tryout. Girls that already made the team DO NOT need to tryout again. Any questions see Coach Niven or DuBose.

Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.

Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through Friday . Points still counting for homecoming week! The Powder Puff game will be Thursday . We will have a pep rally on Friday. We will “wave the Choctaws goodbye” and have a beach theme. Wear your favorite beach or Hawaiian gear.

Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors: You will make your first visit to MES TODAY. Please meet at the picnic tables promptly at 11:40. Remember that you cannot make the first visit if you still have forms to submit. Check Ms. Allen’s door for info on how to sign up for REMIND.

Attention Students: Young Women’s Empowerment Conference will host a Scholarship Boot Camp for students in grades 10-12 on Sept. 30 at Samford University. You can find more info on Ms. Allen’s blog. You must register by THURSDAY

Students: Do you need help mastering the ACT? If so, the University of Montevallo has ACT Prep Camps scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for cost and registration info.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Taylor Edwards William Landers

Congratulations to our students, teacher, and support professional of the month!

9th: Hayden Dennis

10th: Davion Gilbert

11th: Grace Stone

12th: Sydney Selman & Jordynn Thomas

Teacher: Racheal Fine

Support Professional: Angelia Blake

WHAT”S HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

Daily – Coin drop and Canned Food Drive (Pts. Still counting for homecoming)

Tuesday, 9/26 – FBLA Field Trip to Lawson State Comm. College Shelby County Band Showcase @ Heardmont Park (Oak Mountain) – 5:30 Volleyball @ Jemison – 5:00

Wednesday, 9/27 – Journalism Field Trip to the University of Alabama First Priority “See You at the Pole” – 7:20 Volleyball vs ACA – 4:00

Thursday, 9/28 – Jr. Ring Orders in Cafeteria – 7:15 – 8:00 Powder Puff Game @ Stadium – 6:00 Wrestling interest meeting 6 pm cafeteria Young Women’s Empowerment Conference registration due today to Ms. Allen

Friday, 9/29 – Pep Rally (Afternoon Activity) “Wave the Choctaws Goodbye” Wear beach or Hawaiian dress Football vs Bibb County – 7:00 Saturday, 9/30 – MHS Cross Country runs at OMHS MHS Marching Troubadours perform in Gadsden

Congratulations to both Grayson Fulmer and Miranda Martin for competing in the Caesar Chess Birmingham Challenge held on Saturday, September 23rd. Out of twenty-two participants in their category, Grayson won the 3rd place trophy and Miranda finished 7th place. Also the MHS Chess Club would like to recognize Uriel Alvarado for finishing 7th at the Back-to-School Chess Meet held in August.

Save the Date: Saturday, October 14th is National Chess Day. To celebrate, Brookwood Village and Caesar Chess are hosting the Scholastic Chess Tournament at the Brookwood Village food court area. Early registration is $20. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and medals to 4-6th place. For more information, see Mrs. Hinton to get your entry form.

First Priority wants to “See You at the Pole” Wed. Sept. 27th @ 7:20

Tickets to watch the HC VB tournament are only $1 and for sale at lunch! Don’t miss out on watching the grade levels compete with each other and also against a talented faculty team!!!

There will be a second chance tryout for the softball team on Saturday, October 14 for any girls that could not make it to the first date. The tryout will be from 8:00-10:00 AM at the softball field. Once again you must have a physical and consent form turned in before you can tryout. This WILL BE the last tryout. Girls that already made the team DO NOT need to tryout again. Any questions see Coach Niven or DuBose.

Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.

Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through Friday Sept. 29. Points still counting for homecoming week!

The Powder Puff game has been moved to Thursday September 28th.

Anyone interested in joining pep club see Coach D. Membership fee is $35.

Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors: You will make your first visit to MES on Tues., Sept. 26. Please meet at the picnic tables promptly at 11:40. Remember that you cannot make the first visit if you still have forms to submit. Check Ms. Allen’s door for info on how to sign up for REMIND.

Attention Students: Young Women’s Empowerment Conference will host a Scholarship Boot Camp for students in grades 10-12 on Sept. 30 at Samford University. You can find more info on Ms. Allen’s blog. You must register by Sept. 28.

Students: Do you need help mastering the ACT? If so, the University of Montevallo has ACT Prep Camps scheduled for Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. Check out Ms. Allen’s blog for cost and registration info.

The HC Volleyball Tournament from last week is scheduled for this Friday! We need to have at least
6 players per grade level in order to have the tournament. If we don’t have enough participation, we
will not be able to have the tournament and it will be a regular school day. Players must pay $3 to
their grade level HC sponsor and bring in a permission form by TOMORROW in order to play. If
players are playing in the HC Dodgeball Tournament they can pay $5 for both tournaments.

*Parents: Flu vaccines for students will be given Oct. 20. You child has been given a permission form to receive the vaccine for free. Please sign and return to the school nurse by Oct. 13.
Jrs. will meet tomorrow for class ring information.
*Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through Friday Sept. 29. Points still counting for homecoming week!
*The Powder Puff game has been moved to Thursday September 28th.
*There will be an interest meeting for Destination Imagination TODAY after school from 3:15 – 4:15 in Mrs. Gothard’s room 114.
*Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of Montevallo will be on campus TOMORROW during Senior GPS to meet with interested students.
*Seniors: The deadline to have your UM College Fair permission forms to Ms. Allen is TOMORROW
*Anyone interested in joining pep club see Coach D. Membership fee is $35.
*FCCLA will meet in Mrs. Carter’s room at 3:05 for a 30 minute meeting TODAY
*The Birmingham Chess Challenge will be held this Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church on Cahaba Valley Road. To register for this event, see Mrs. Hinton TODAY
*Attention Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentors: A second mandatory meeting will be held TODAY at 11:45 in the PAC. Please be sure to bring any remaining reference forms needed to complete your packet.
*After school detention TODAY 3-4 in Coach McCaleb’s room.
*The following students need to see Mrs.. Cabrera to have their pictures taken. Ahtziri Chavez, Hayden Dennis, Davion Gilbert
*FBLA will meet today at 3:05 in Ms. Nunn’s room
*Don’t be a lukewarm Christian…get on fire for God! Come to 1st Priority in the morning. 7:15 in Mrs. Cabrera’s room.

Congratulations to our 2017 Homecoming Queen: Madison Childress Homecoming King: Adam Jones…Sam Dewell

Coin drop and canned food drive will continue through Friday. Points still counting for homecoming week!

Volleyball game TUESDAY against Isabella JV 5pm V 6 pm

Senior Parent Night tonight at 6pm. Please make plans to attend.

Seniors: Your permission forms for the Fall College Fair to be held at UM are due to Ms. Allen tomorrow.

The Powder Puff game has been moved to Thursday September 28th. It will not count towards homecoming points but be a stand-alone event.

Do you like to create and collaborate with your peers to solve engineering problems? Do you like to use your imagination and innovation to design your own skits or plays? Then Destination Imagination is the club for you! There will be an interest meeting for Destination Imagination this Wednesday, September 20th, after school from 3:15 – 4:15 in Mrs. Gothard’s room 114.

Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of South Alabama will be on campus TOMORROW during Senior GPS to meet with interested students. The sign up sheet is outside Ms. Allen’s office.

Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of Montevallo will be on campus Thurs., during Senior GPS to meet with interested students. The sign up sheet is outside Ms. Allen’s office.

Seniors: The deadline to have your UM College Fair permission forms to Ms. Allen has been moved to Thurs. You must submit your completed form in order to attend.

Anyone interested in joining pep club see Coach D. Membership fee is $35. Benefits are t-shirts, discounts on all sporting events, get in some sporting events for free, do not have to stand in line, and represent the Bulldogs student section. Last year we had 75 members. This year lets reach 100.

FCCLA will meet in Mrs. Carter’s room at 3:05 for a 30 minute meeting on Wednesday, September 20th

Bulldogs will play tonight against BB Comer @ 7 pm. Come out and show support!
Teachers will play the class winners of dodgeball this afternoon! Come out and see if the teachers can claim a victory!
Tickets will be sold today during lunch. Cost is $2. Those not attending the game will be held in study hall.
Softball Evaluations will be TOMORROW 8:00-10:00 AM & 11:30-1:30 PM. Any questions see Coach Niven or Coach DuBose.
Attention Seniors: Senior Parent Night has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 6pm. Please make plans to attend.
Seniors: Your permission forms for the Fall College Fair to be held at UM are due to Ms. Allen by Sept. 19.
The Powder Puff game has been moved to Thursday September 28th. It will not count towards homecoming points but be a stand-alone event.
Don’t forget to bring money and canned goods for the FBLA canned good drive and coin drop. Homecoming points awarded to the grade levels with the most items.
Do you like to create and collaborate with your peers to solve engineering problems? Do you like to use your imagination and innovation to design your own skits or plays? Then Destination Imagination is the club for you! There will be an interest meeting for Destination Imagination this Wednesday, September 20th, after school from 3:15 – 4:15 in Mrs. Gothard’s room 114.
Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of South Alabama will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 19 during Senior GPS to meet with interested students. The sign up sheet is outside Ms. Allen’s office.
Juniors and Seniors: A representative from the Univ of Montevallo will be on campus Thurs., Sept. 21 during Senior GPS to meet with interested students. The sign up sheet is outside Ms. Allen’s office.
Seniors: The deadline to have your UM College Fair permission forms to Ms. Allen has been moved to Thurs., Sept. 21. You must submit your completed form in order to attend.
Homecoming Results as of Sept. 15:
Dress to Unimpress
1– Freshman
2– Srs
3– Spoph
4– Jrs
Walls
1– Freshman
2– Srs
3– Jrs
4– Soph
Floats
1– Jrs
2– Srs
3– Soph
4– Freshman

The Homecoming parade & pep rally are still on tonight! The lineup begins at 5:00 at MHS and the Parade will start at 6:00. The community pep rally will immediately follow the Parade at the stadium. The best places to watch are Middle or Island Street. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Softball Evaluations will be on Saturday 8:00-10:00 AM & 11:30-1:30 PM. You must attend both sessions. Players interested in playing must sign up and pick up a tryout packet in Coach DuBose’s room, Room 110. To tryout you must have proper paperwork on file before the tryout date. The deadline to sign up and get paperwork returned is Thursday, September 14. No paperwork, no tryout. Any questions see Coach Niven or Coach DuBose.

Attention Seniors: Senior Parent Night has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 6pm. Please make plans to attend.

Seniors: Your permission forms for the Fall College Fair to be held at UM are due to Ms. Allen by Sept. 19.

HC Week Sept. 11-15

Wed.– Dress to Unimpress

Thurs.– Sprit Day

Fri.– Famous Friday

Coin drop & canned food drive will be every day / all week

Students of the Month

9th Grade – Hayden Dennis

10th Grade – Davion Gilbert

11th Grade – Ahtziri Chavez

12th Grade – Sydney Selman & Jordynn Thomas

Community Service Leader is Naomi Blake

You need to see Mrs. Cabrera in room 300 in the Alice Boyd building

Bulldogs @ American Christian tonight 7pm Come out and support the DAWGS!

If you plan on participating in Powderpuff as a player, coach, or cheerleader, please see Coach Niven starting Thursday to pay your $5 participation fee. You will also need a participation permission/release form signed as well. You can get those from Coach Niven or your Grade Level HC Sponsor. If you signed up to play in the Dodgeball and Volleyball Tournaments during Homecoming Week, you need to pay your Grade Level HC Sponsor $3 for participation in each tournament or $5 if you play in both.

Softball Evaluations will be on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00-10:00 AM & 11:30-1:30 PM. You must attend both sessions. Players interested in playing must sign up and pick up a tryout packet in Coach DuBose’s room, Room 110. To tryout you must have proper paperwork on file before the tryout date. The deadline to sign up and get paperwork returned is Thursday, September 14. No paperwork, no tryout. Any questions see Coach Niven or Coach DuBose.

Attention Students: The Psi Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is seeking participants for its ASCEND program. A few of the program targets include Achievement, Engagement, and Networking Skills. Interested students should see Ms. Allen for an application. The deadline is Sept. 15.

Attention Sophomores: You will be taking part in the Career Awareness Fair in Columbiana on Sept. 12. Please be sure to arrive to school on time. Students who do not wish to attend should see Ms. Allen this week.

Attention Seniors: Senior Parent Night has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 18 at 6pm. Please make plans to attend.

Seniors: Your permission forms for the Fall College Fair to be held at UM are due to Ms. Allen by Sept. 19.

HC Week Sept. 11-15

Monday- Decade Days

Tues.– Twin Day

Wed.– Dress to Unimpress

Thurs.– Sprit Day

Fri.– Famous Friday

Coin drop & canned food drive will be every day / all week